daimler commitment to north america 2010

Commitment to North America

Daimler in North America Business Units Table of Contents

2 LetterfromtheChairman

3 OurCommitmenttoNorthAmerica

5 DaimlerataGlance

6 Mercedes-BenzUSA

8 Mercedes-BenzCanada10 Mercedes-BenzU.S.International

11 smartUSA

12 DaimlerMexico

13 DaimlerTrucksNorthAmerica • Freightliner Trucks • Western Star • Thomas Built Buses • Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. • Detroit Diesel 16 DaimlerBusesNorthAmerica • Setra • Orion • Mercedes-Benz/ Freightliner MiniBuses

18 DaimlerFinancialServices

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20 Mercedes-Benz Research&Development

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USA

1 Portland,Oregon Daimler Trucks North America Headquarters and Product Development Portland,Oregon Western Star Truck Manufacturing Plant 2 PaloAlto,California Mercedes-Benz Research & Development 3 LongBeach,California Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Headquarters 4 Carlsbad,California Mercedes-Benz Research & Development 5 FortWorth,Texas Daimler Financial Services Operations Center 6 Austin,Texas car2go 7 Tuscaloosa,Alabama Mercedes-Benz U.S. International 8 Ladson,SouthCarolina Daimler Vans Manufacturing 9 Gaffney,SouthCarolina Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation Gastonia,NorthCarolina Daimler Components and Logistics MountHolly,NorthCarolina Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant 10 Cleveland,NorthCarolina Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant11 Greensboro,NorthCarolina Daimler Buses North America Headquarters HighPoint,NorthCarolina Thomas Built Buses Manufacturing Plant

USA (continued)12 Montvale,NewJersey Mercedes-Benz USA 13 Oriskany,NewYork Bus Manufacturing Plant14 Redford,Michigan Detroit Diesel Redford,Michigan Mercedes-Benz Research & Development15 FarmingtonHills,Michigan Daimler Financial Services16 AnnArbor,Michigan Mercedes-Benz Research & Development

Canada

17 Mississauga,Ontario Bus Manufacturing Plant Toronto,Ontario Mercedes-Benz CanadaMexico

18 MexicoCity,Mexico Daimler Mexico Group Headquarters SantiagoTianguistenco,Mexico Truck Manufacturing Plant19 Monterrey,NuevoLeon Bus Manufacturing Plant Saltillo,Coahuila Truck Manufacturing Plant

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Our Commitment to North America

Daimler operates factories and distribution centers around the world. While our roots are in Germany, about one-tenth of our global work force is here in North America. We are particularly proud to be an important contributor to the thriving economies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

With brands like Mercedes-Benz, smart USA, Freightliner, Thomas Built Buses, Western Star, Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter, as well as Orion and Setra Buses, Daimler is regarded as one of the most significant transatlantic distributors and manufacturers in North

America. Daimler’s 22,092 employees in the region are making sure that they are a vital part of the solution for sustainable automotive mobility in America.

True to our commitment, the company continues to invest in its facilities through-out North America. In the United States, our Mercedes-Benz U.S. International facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, employs almost 3,000 people. More than 1,500 employees work for Mercedes-Benz USA, and more than 11,000 for Daimler Trucks North America. Daimler Mexico employs almost 3,400 people. Approximately 1,250 employees work for Mercedes-Benz Canada.

Because of our dedicated employees in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and the superior products built here, Daimler is experiencing ongoing success in North America. We are proud that in an environment of constant change, our company’s commitment, investment and innovation have significant and positive effects on North America and its economy.

We invite you to read our brochure and see for yourself the kind of impact Daimler in North America has on the economy, on communities, on the people who work for us and on those who drive our products.

Dear Reader,

Daimler is a company of German origin – yet we feel right at home here in North America. The United States is our biggest export market: In the first quarter of 2010, Mercedes-Benz sold more cars here than any other German premium brand. And despite the general economic downturn, 2009 marked our best sales year ever in Canada.

Mercedes-Benz is the most widely recognized name in the Daimler family in North America. In fact, many Mercedes vehicles are also proudly “Made in America”: At our plant in Tuscaloosa, we build premium cross-over vehicles and SUV’s for the world markets. In 2014, we will add production of our C-Class.

However, Daimler in North America is much more than premium passenger cars. Daimler Trucks North America is the region’s largest truck manufacturer under the storied brands Freightliner, Western Star and Detroit Diesel Corporation. In 2009, we opened our new benchmark truck plant in Saltillo, Mexico. Daimler Buses provides leading conventional and alternative-drive Setra and Orion buses. Daimler Vans USA delivers our trusted Sprinter vans to customers in America. In addition, Daimler Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Financial and Daimler Trucks Financial are highly respected automotive financial institutions.

North America is not just an important market, it is also a great place to develop new ideas. Our local Research & Technology facilities help us continuously improve our vehicles’ safety and environmental friendliness. What’s more, we promote the commercialization of alternative drivetrains together with our North American partners. One example is our cooperation with the pioneering electric car manufacturer Tesla. Another is our participa-tion in the California Fuel Cell Partnership. We not only revolutionize car technology but also the way cars are used. In Austin, Texas, we now offer our iconic smart cars in our innovative “micro rental” program called “car2go.”

You see, we are truly part of the fabric of North America. We employ its industrious people. We bolster its economy. We support its innovative spirit. We are committed to sustainability and to supporting the communities in which our employees work and live.

I invite you to get the full picture of Daimler in North America in the pages that follow.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dieter ZetscheChairman of the Board of Management, Daimler AG

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Daimler at a Glance

CompanyOwnership:Daimler is owned by private and institutional investors primarily based in Europe and the U.S., but also around the globe. More than one billion shares are outstanding (December 31, 2009).

GlobalStock:The stock is listed on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt, and Stuttgart.

Headquarters:Stuttgart / Germany

ChairmanoftheBoardofManagement:Dr. Dieter Zetsche

BoardofManagement:Consists of 6 members (including the Chairman and the heads of the operating and functional divisions).

SupervisoryBoard:Consists of 10 shareholders’ representatives and 10 employees’ representatives. The Supervisory Board appoints the Board of Management and approves important corporate decisions.

Brands:Mercedes-Benz, smart, Maybach, Freightliner, Western Star, Fuso, Setra, Orion, Thomas Built Buses, Detroit Diesel.

FinancialReporting:IFRS accounting (from 2007 onwards); earnings reported quarterly

WorldwideAmount in millions, EURO (2009) Revenues 78,924EBIT (1,513)Net Profit (2,644)Investment in Property, Plant, and Equipment 2,423Research and Development Expenditures 4,181Employees (at Year End) 256,407

UnitSalesMercedes-Benz Cars 1,093,905Daimler Trucks 259,328Mercedes-Benz Vans 165,576Daimler Buses 32,482

NorthAmericaRevenues U.S. 16,569 North America (NAFTA) 19,380 North America Percentage of Worldwide Revenues 24.6%

EmployeesNorth America 22,092 U.S. 17,697 Canada 1,250 Mexico 3,376 Sales Organization Daimler Mercedes-Benz Daimler Mercedes-Benz Daimler Automotive Financial Cars Trucks Vans Buses Businesses Services

North America (NAFTA)Production Locations 1 16 1 3 – –Sales Outlets – – – – 1,507 6Revenue in EURO 7,981 4,791 106 684 – 5,954Employees 2,992 14,164 72 1,687 2,954 1,314

Unconsolidated revenues of each division (segment revenues).

The EURO exchange rate on December 31, 2009 was Euro 1 = U.S. $ 1.4406.


Mercedes-BenzUSA (MBUSA) headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States, as well as Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans in the U.S. In 2009, the company sold 190,604 vehicles, showing a strong finish to a year marked by challenges on every front, while outperforming the luxury segment and overall market.

MBUSA employs more than 1,500 people nationwide, including those at its marquis owned and operated dealership, Mercedes-Benz of Manhattan in New York. MBUSA’s regional offices are located in Costa Mesa, California; Jacksonville, Florida; Parsippany, New Jersey; and Rose-mont, Illinois. Vehicle preparation centers, parts distribution centers, training centers, service centers and emission-control laboratories are established at strategic locations throughout the country.

MBUSA offers drivers a full complement of luxury cars and light trucks. The car lineup

features the new 9th generation E-Class available in coupe, wagon, cabrio and BlueTEC® models. In May 2010, the new SLS supercar - the epitome of the Mercedes- Benz brand and heritage - will arrive in the U.S.. MBUSA light trucks include the ML-, G-, GL- and GLK-Classes, as well as the redesigned 2011 R-Class.

On the environmental front, MBUSA features a broad portfolio, including the ML450 HYBRID and the all-new 2010 S400 HYBRID, the first series production sedan in the world with a lithium-ion battery. As the inventor of the diesel engine, MBUSA continues to lead the field with its latest

generation of BlueTEC® clean diesels, which are available in the M-, R-, GL- and, later in 2010, E-Class sedan models, and meet the most stringent emissions requirements. In the third quarter of 2010, MBUSA will introduce a hydrogen electric fleet - the first series-produced electric vehicles with fuel-cell propulsion, suitable for everyday use.

History. Mercedes-Benz’s history in the U.S. stretches back to 1888 when Gottlieb Daimler authorized American piano maker William Steinway to produce and market Daimler engines, light trucks and passen-ger cars in this country. Starting in 1901,

MBUSA employs more than 1,500people nationwide, including regional offices and its dealership,Mercedes-Benz of Manhattan.

Mercedes-Benz USA

For more information: www.mbusa.com

Daimler’s cars became known by the name Mercedes, and Steinway’s company actually built its first model called the American Mercedes in Long Island City, New York.

In 1952, Max Hoffman was the first to import Mercedes-Benz automobiles to the U.S. He sold them at the historic showroom on Park Avenue in Manhattan, which is still in operation today.

MBUSA (then MBNA) was founded in 1965 in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Seven years later, its headquarters were moved to Montvale, New Jersey, where it is in full operation today.


Mercedes-Benz Canada

Through a nationwide network of 14 Mercedes-Benz-owned retail operations and 39 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 26,943 vehicles in 2009, its best year ever. In 2009, Mercedes-Benz Canada’s extensive dealer network also celebrated several important grand-openings and ground-breakings, including

Mercedes-BenzCanada, incorporated in 1955, is the second-oldest automobile import company in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. employs 1,250 people in 19 locations across the country, and is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of the four brands within the Mercedes-Benz Group in Canada: Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG and Maybach.

Mercedes-Benz Canada shattered numerous all-time sales records in 2009, and took second place at the “Market of the Year” assessment for its outstanding sales performance. Canada is the only market in the world to be acknowledged in the top three rankings for two consecutive years.

For more information: www.mercedes-benz.ca

significant renovations at six locations in major markets across the country.The smart fortwo’s intelligent design concept has been enthusiastically embraced by Canadians, with more than 16,000 units delivered to customers since the vehicle’s launch in Canada five years ago. The vehicle’s exceptional winter driving capabilities were highlighted during a recent press program, which traveled north of the Arctic Circle as a group of 46 participants successfully navigated some of the most challenging and remote roads

in the country. The smart fortwo garnered significant positive media attention, dispelling misconceptions that the vehicle is only suited for urban use in Canada.

Mercedes-Benz Canada was also pleased to officially welcome the line-up of Sprinter commercial vehicles to the Mercedes-Benz group of brands on January 1, 2010. Since then, the Sprinter brand has been success-fully integrated into the company’s existing pan-Canadian retail network, and dealers have enthusiastically embraced these

versatile and class-leading vehicles. With a well-positioned product portfolio and the support of a motivated, dedicated and hard-working team of professionals, Mercedes-Benz Canada remains committed to excellence in the Canadian automotive landscape.

Through a nationwide network of 14 Mercedes-Benz owned retail operations and 39 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 26,943 vehicles in 2009, its best year ever.


smart USAMercedes-Benz U.S. International

smart USA, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo in the United States and Puerto Rico, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

smart is a member of Mercedes-Benz Cars, a division of Daimler AG. As the shortest and smallest vehicle in the United States, the smart fortwo is economical, ecological, safe and fun to drive, with a unique and purposeful design and low cost of ownership. This technologically advanced vehicle is powered by a one-liter, three-cylinder gasoline engine (52 kW / 70 hp). According

to 2010 EPA regulations, the smart fortwo achieves 33 mpg (6.1 l/100 km) in the city and 41 mpg (4.0 l/100 km) on the highway, making it the most fuel-efficient, naturally aspirated gas vehicle in the United States. The smart fortwo is also classified as an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) by the California Air Resources Board and a “SmartWay” vehicle by the EPA for its low air pollution and greenhouse gas scores.

The vehicle is 8.8 feet (2.7 meters) long, 5.1 feet (1.5 meters) tall and 5.1 feet (1.6 meters) wide, and comes equipped with many standard functional and safety

features, such an electronic stability program, antilock brakes and four air bags. The 2010 smart fortwo is available in five trim levels and features the two-color concept characteristic of the smart brand.The United States, the world’s largest automobile market, became the 37th country to sell the smart fortwo when sales launched in January 2008. Since then, more than 40,000 smart fortwos have been sold and are travelling roads across America. The smart USA dealer network consists of nearly 80 smart centers in the United States and Puerto Rico.

For more information: www.smartusa.com

Mercedes-BenzU.S.International(MBUSI) planted its roots in North America in 1997 as the first Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle plant located outside Germany. MBUSI, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has built more than 1 million (and counting) world-class Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and is well into the second chapter of its life, creating new products and expanding its impact on Tuscaloosa and Alabama.

Initially, the M-Class sport utility vehicle was the only vehicle built in the plant. The vehicle exceeded original expectations, with 570,000 built during the vehicle’s eight-year life cycle. That success paved the way for a $600 million expansion in the U.S., followed in 2009 with announcements of a $290 million Body Shop Expansion and plans to bring production of the next generation C-Class to the Tuscaloosa plant beginning in 2014.

For more information: www.mbusi.com

The Tuscaloosa plant represents a $1.2 billion–plus investment for its parent company, Daimler AG. MBUSI currently employs about 3,000 team members.Despite the difficult economy, the plant produced 90,616 vehicles in 2009, in-cluding the second generation M-Class, the R-Class Sports Tourer and the GL-Class full-size SUV.

The smart fortwo achieves 33 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway, making it the most fuel efficient, naturally aspirated gas vehicle in the United States.


Daimler Trucks North America

FreightlinerTrucks, the best-selling brand of heavy-duty Class-8 trucks in North America, is one of the most recognizable and respected names in the trucking industry. Fleet managers and owner-operators alike associate Freightliner with efficient, dependable vehicles– business tools to be relied upon day in and day out under even the most punishing conditions.

Product offerings include a broad range of Class 5-8 trucks, led by the versatileBusiness Class M2, which is well suited for local pick-up and delivery, towing, municipal/government and numerous construction applications. The long-haul on-highway product lineup is led by the Freightliner Cascadia, a truck designed from the ground up to maximize efficiency— inside and out. The owner-operator

preferred Coronado combines efficiency with traditional styling to create a bold truck that turns heads.

Freightliner offers nonstop customer support that includes the largest dealer and service network in the industry, rock solid warranties and financing options that account for the intricacies of the transportation industry.

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.

Daimler Mexico

For more information: www.daimler.com.mx

With a share of 55% of all truck exports, Daimler Mexico’s Commercial Vehicles Division is the market leader in Mexico.

DaimlerMexico.In Mexico, Daimler manufactures and distributes the Mexican Freightliner trucks as well as buses, coaches, and Sprinter vans. Daimler Mexico also distributes all brands of Mercedes-Benz cars and provides financial solutions to dealers and customers.

Daimler Mexico has a strong presence throughout the country dating to 1991. Currently Daimler Mexico employs 3,376 people. Annually, its truck plant

in Santiago produces 18,343 vehicles; its second truck plant in Saltillo produces 7,905 vehicles; and its bus and coach plant in Garcia manufactures 2,829 vehicles.

In 2009, Daimler Mexico’s total domestic sales reached 21,457 units. That year, more than 7,500 vehicles were sold by Daimler Commercial Vehicles Mexico (DVCM), representing 35.61 percent of the market. Meanwhile, market production reached 56,642 units, and more than 29,000 vehicles were produced by DVCM, representing 51.33 percent of the total market.In 2009, sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and smart passenger cars reached 5,379. Despite the slumping passenger vehicle

market and the general financial downturn, Mercedes-Benz Mexico experienced the best selling month in its history, with 752 units sold in December 2009.

In the increasingly important Mexican market, Daimler Financial Services provides complementary financial solutions for its dealers and customers. More than 150 trained professionals are based in six offices throughout the 31

states. At the conclusion of 2009, the Commercial Vehicle Financing Unit (DFSM) reached 59 percent market penetration. Nearly six in 10 commercial vehicles were sold by DVCM and funded by DFSM. Additionally, more than three of every 10 cars sold by Mercedes-Benz Mexico were funded by Mercedes-Benz Financial.


commercial and specialty markets. With a state-of-the-art Saf-T-Liner C2 facility and expanded clean drive options, Thomas Built continues to deliver innovative and best-in-class products to the industry.

Founded in 1916, Perley A. Thomas Bus Works initially manufactured street-cars, later adding trolley buses. The company transitioned to the production of school buses in 1936, and added commercial buses and specialty vehicles shortly thereafter. Named Thomas Built Buses, Inc. in 1972, the company was acquired by Daimler Trucks North America in 1998.

FreightlinerCustomChassis(FCCC)is the primary supplier of premium diesel chassis for walk-in vans, motor-homes, school buses and commercial buses; it enjoys market share leadership in all addressable markets.

Established by Daimler Trucks North America in 1995, FCCC operates out of its state-of-the-art facility in Gaffney, South Carolina, a “Zero Waste to Landfill” facility, which has won multiple awards for its sustainable manufacturing processes. Moreover, FCCC has brought, and continues to bring, a steady stream of

WesternStarTruckshas earned a worldwide reputation for building trucks that do jobs no other trucks can tackle. All over the world, customers turn to Western Star Trucks when they want a traditional truck that combines unmatched durability and the highest level of quality, comfort and craftsmanship.

Western Star’s big, standard cab–including the door hinges–is made from steel. Cab components are welded, double-sided, galvanealed and stamped. Frames are custom-pierced, custom-profiled and shot-peened for durability. The electrical system uses the same kind of connectors found on aircraft.

The Western Star motto, “Serious Trucks,” appropriately describes what this brand is all about in building what has become the industry’s most legendary, durable and dependable heavy-duty truck.

ThomasBuiltBusesheadquartered in High Point, North Carolina, is the leading school bus manufacturer in North America. More than one-third of the school buses on the road today are Thomas Built Buses. The company manufactures light- and medium-duty buses for school,

Daimler Trucks North AmericaConsistent with Daimler’s emphasis on sustainable mobility, Daimler Trucks North America continues to provide customers with a variety of options relating to alternative and renewable energies. Hybrid, compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas are but a few of the strategies for the future.

innovative, alternatively-fueled chassis to each market in which it operates.

More than 400 dealers in the United States and Canada provide sales and service, including a number of dealers in the Oasis Network, which caters to motor-home owners.

DetroitDieselCorporation a leading manufacturer of on-highway, heavy- duty diesel engines for the commercial truck market, was founded in 1938 by General Motors’ Diesel Engine division. In 2007, Detroit Diesel launched the new

DD Platform of engines that offer output ranges of 350 to 600 horsepower and 1350 lb-ft to 2050 lb-ft of torque. All engines are built in Redford, Michigan, and are the main powerhouse for Freightliner and Western Star trucks in the on-highway and vocational markets. In conjunction with the DD Platform, Detroit Diesel has also introduced many innovative technologies, including turbo compounding, amplified common rail fuel system (ACRS™) and BlueTEC® emissions technology.

Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing (DDR) provides genuine Detroit Diesel

remanufactured service parts to the Daimler Trucks North America aftermarket organization under the reliabilt® brand name. DDR is able to restore failed products to their original blueprint specifications while incorporating all engineering upgrades.

The Detroit Diesel network provides unmatched parts availability, factory- certified technicians, live technical support and more than 800 authorized service locations throughout North America.

For more information: www.daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com


DaimlerBusesNorthAmerica is the leading commercial bus company in North America, creating superior value for its customers and setting the benchmark in quality, innovation, and value. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Daimler Buses offers the trusted brands Orion and Setra, as well as Sprinter minibuses from Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner.

With over 1,200 employees, Daimler Buses provides the North American market with a full-range of products from one source. This corporate structure, coupled with the backing of Daimler, provides customers a strong commercial vehicle brand with unprecedented levels of knowledge, resources, service, and financial strength.

Setrahas long been recognized as a leader across Europe with a complete line of buses and motorcoaches. Under Daimler Buses, the Setra brand has also established itself as a leader in the North American market where Setra has become known within the industry as a leader in luxury, innovation, quality, and service.

In 2010, Daimler Buses reintroduced the Setra TopClass S 417 that incorporates cleaner emission standards by introducing a new Mercedes-Benz diesel engine with BlueTec®. With over 30 other innovations and enhancements in key areas, the all-new Setra TopClass S 417 is now easier

Daimler Buses North America

With over 1,200 employees, Daimler Buses and its Setra, Orion, and Mercedes-Benz / Freightliner MiniBuses brands provides the North American market with a full-range of products from one source.

emissions and improve fuel economy for overall operational benefits.

The Orion VII offers a proven reduction in operation and maintenance costs, and is the first hybrid bus available with advanced lithium-ion battery technology. The lithium-ion battery is more efficient, lasts longer and weighs less than the lead-acid batteries common today. The system is able to self-monitor and is easy to service, resulting in reduced maintenance costs.

The Orion transit buses are manufactured in ISO-certified facilities located in Mississauga, Ontario and Oriskany, New York. These facilities together total 400,000 square feet and employ over 1,000 poeple.

Mercedes-Benz/FreightlinerMiniBuses. will be launched in 2010 with its first product: The Sprinter MiniBus. This special passenger vehicle is up-fitted to accommodate a larger passenger capacity than the standard Sprinter; as it seats up to 16.

The Sprinter shuttle bus is loaded with versatility inside and out. From a luxury commuter shuttle to a side-lift paratransit shuttle, the Sprinter shuttle bus delivers best-in-class fuel economy and performance without sacrificing the style or maneuverability customers expect from Daimler Buses.

to operate, more comfortable and safer than ever before.

Setra is supported by industry-experienced professionals based throughout North America, with a number of corporate-owned service centers strategically positioned throughout North America as well.

Orion, the transit bus brand of Daimler Buses North America, is the world’s

largest producer of diesel-electric hybrid buses. With over 3,000 units either in service or on order, Orion is the hybrid bus of choice for North American cities. The Orion VII hybrid-electric bus has proven itself in such cities as New York, San Francisco, Houston and Toronto.

The hybrid buses from Daimler Buses are powered by the HybriDrive™ propulsion system. This advanced design helps transit agencies significantly reduce

For more information: www.daimler-busna.com


Daimler Financial Services car2go

For more information: www.daimler-financialservices.com/na

For more information: www.car2go.com

DaimlerFinancialServices(DCFSUSALLC),based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, provides brand-specific financing for Mercedes-Benz automotive dealers’ inventories and their retail customers. It serves as the headquarters for operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, and employs about 1,600 people.

Daimler Financial Services conducts business in the U.S. luxury car market as Mercedes-Benz Financial and in the U.S. trucking industry as Daimler Truck Financial. Daimler Truck Financial finances

car2go is an innovative mobility solution which revolutionizes urban transportation. car2go provides “on-demand” transportation which compliments existing public transportation alternatives by bridging the gaps commonly associated with the “first and last mile” of a public transit commute.Currently, the program is underway in Austin, Texas, the headquarters of car2go in North America.

Unlike traditional car-sharing, car2go al-lows customers’ access to a network of environmentally-friendly smart fortwo vehicles available for rent twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Customers are free to use the vehicles for long as they

would like without committing to a specific time or location to return the vehicle. They also have the option of reserving a vehicle up to 24 hours in advance or simply locate an available car2go on the street via the internet, smart phone application or by contacting the car2go customer service center. Innovative telematics technology facilitates an easy and convenient rental process and allows for the flexibility customers demand.

car2go was launched as a pilot project in 2009 in Austin, Texas and will expand the pilot to all residents of Austin in the second quarter of 2010.

car2go is an innovative mobility program that revolutionizes urban transportation by offering an extensive fleet of environmental-friendly smart fortwo vehicles for rent.

Daimler Financial Services serves as the headquarters for operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, and has approximately 1,600 employees.

Daimler commercial vehicle products, such as Freightliner and Western Star, for dealers and their customers in the fleet, vocational, municipal and owner/operator segments. Daimler Truck Financial also finances Thomas Built Buses for school districts. Daimler Financial Services strives to be the first-choice provider of financial services for our dealers and customers in partnership with our manufacturing brands. The company’s core values – including integrity, openness and respect, as well as financial and social responsibility – high-light the importance of brands, dealers, customers and employees working together

to create a productive and enjoyable business atmosphere.

Daimler Financial Services is a company of the Daimler Financial Services Group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, which operates in nearly 40 countries with an employee base of close to 6,800.

Daimler Financial Services is committed to excellent financial services that create value for our brands, dealers and customers, and contribute to the financial success of Daimler while offering rewarding opportunities for our employees and helping build our communities.

In June 2010, car2go was honored by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with its prestigious 2010 EPA Clean Air Excellence Award for providing clean transportation alternatives in urban environments. In the near future car2go will be available in additional metropolitan areas throughout North America.


Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Contacts

Media,Communication&GovernmentalRelations

DaimlerCorporateCommunications

1120 Avenue of the AmericasSuite 1506New York, NY 10036 USAContact:+1 (212) 909 9060www.daimler.comhttp://media.daimler.com

DaimlerExternalAffairsandPublicPolicy

1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 825Washington, DC 20006 USAContact:+1 (202) 649-4500www.daimler.com

Mercedes-BenzUSA

One Mercedes DriveMontvale, NJ 07645 USAContact: +1 (201) 573 0600www.mbusa.com

Mercedes-BenzCanada

98 Vanderhoof AvenueToronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 CanadaContact:+1 (416) 425 3550www.mercedes-benz.ca

Mercedes-BenzU.S.International

1 Mercedes DriveTuscaloosa, AL 35490 USAContact: +1 (205) 507 3300www.mbusi.comsmartUSA

1765 S. Telegraph RoadBloomfield Hills, MI 48302 USAContact:+1 (248) 648 2442www.smartusa.com

DaimlerMexico

Av. Paseo de los Tamarindos 9001520, Mexico City MexicoContact: +52 55 4155 2000 www.daimler.com.mx

DaimlerTrucksNorthAmerica

4747 North Channel AvenuePortland, OR 97217 USAContact: +1 (503) 745 8000www.daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com

DaimlerBusesNorthAmerica

6012-B High Point RoadGreensboro, NC 27407 USAContact: +1 (336) 878 5400www.daimler-busna.com

car2goN.A.LLC

800 W. 5th Street, Suite 100BAustin, TX 78703, USA Contact:+1 (512) 480 0813

Mercedes-BenzResearch&DevelopmentNorth America, Inc. (MBRDNA) builds on a longstanding tradition of engineering expertise, a strong commitment to innovation and ingenuity and workable business solutions to help advance safe, convenient and sustainable vehicles.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, MBRDNA is part of the Daimler Group and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation. Its four divisions focus on research, advanced engineering, product development and testing and advanced design projects for Mercedes-Benz cars and other Daimler Group business units.

GroupResearchandAdvancedEngineeringUSA in Palo Alto, California, forges collaborative partnerships with leading consumer electronics and IT companies; efforts to optimize in-vehicle infotainment and telematics allow for the continued enhancement of the user experience. The division also tests fuel-cell vehicles and explores other sustainable technologies. Its Human-Machine

Interaction Lab analyzes driving behavior and preferences in order to anticipate and meet consumer needs; its Society and Technology Research Group monitors U.S. demographics data and tracks other long-term changes, providing the company with a thorough knowledge of the U.S. market.

eDrive&PowertrainUSAin Redford, Michigan, has amassed extensive knowledge of alternative powertrain development. The development of the ML450 Hybrid, in particular, has helped build up core competencies, which afford the development of key components for hybrid, electric and fuel-cell vehicles. In addition, the team acts as the “technical voice” in North America for media questions relating to alternative propulsion powertrain vehicles.

TechCenter, based in Los Angeles, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, manages the entire durability fleet in the U.S. and handles all press testing activities. The division performs comprehensive development work for powertrains, components and finished vehicles.

Emissions labs at the two centers, located close to the California Air Resource Board and EPA offices, utilize state-of-the-art equipment for successfully meeting existing and future regulations related to fuel economy, as well as pollutant and CO2 emissions.

Mercedes-BenzAdvancedDesignofNorthAmerica, Daimler AG’s first design studio outside Germany, was established in Carlsbad, California, to incorporate U.S. design input for advanced and production vehicle proposals. Designers in Southern California draw inspiration from the area’s strong car culture and its creative, diverse and trendsetting environment; they work closely with their counterparts in Germany to invent new concepts, define innovative technical layouts and realize optimal design solutions.

DaimlerFinancialServices

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