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INTRODUCTION:
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is an automotive company with a global presence. Mercedes-Benz South Africa manufactures Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi vehicles at its manufacturing plant in East London. The company`s headquarters are located in Zwartkop, Gauteng, from where the Mercedes-Benz, smart, Maybach, Mitsubishi Motors, Freightliner, Western Star and FUSO brands are marketed and financed.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
Daimler AG is a global automotive organisation, which began more than hundred years ago when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz’s automobile invention revolutionised the way people travel.
Since then Daimler has shaped the future of mobility.
The Mercedes-Benz group of companies in South Africa was established in 1954.
The group is one of the largest automotive groups in South Africa and is the corporate holding company for the group’s business activities in South Africa.
PRODUCTS:
The following passenger car and commercial vehicle products are brands of Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
PASSENGER CARS:
Mercedes-Benzcars: A luxurious vehicle that exudes passion.
smart: A clever, environmentally-friendly little car with lots of space.
Maybach: A high-end, made-to-order luxury sedan.
Mitsubishi: Cars built on the brands’ unsurpassed wins at the Dakar Rally.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES:
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles: Market leaders; with trucks, buses and vans for every commercial application.
Mitsubishi FUSO: These medium to heavy-duty trucks have been popular in South Africa since inception.
Freightliner: The great American truck that’s the ideal solution for long-distance haulage.
Western Star: Specialised heavy duty vehicles for mining, earthworks and abnormal on-and-off road haulage.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILity:
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is deeply committed to the South African democracy and towards being a good corporate citizen. Core to the company's philosophy is a desire to improve the quality of life of all previously disadvantaged South Africans.
This is the start of a journey that we all need to travel if we want to ensure the economic sustainability of our company and prosperity for our stakeholders.
Flagship Corporate Projects:
· CIDA City Campus, National
· Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Trust, National
· Mercedes-Benz Coastal Education & Visitors’ Centre, East London
· Paralympic Team, National
· Rally to READ, Eastern Cape
· Siyakhana SME HIV & Aids Project, Eastern Cape
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