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Spread over 100 acres at Chakan, Maharashtra,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/auto/mercedes-benz-india-starts-phase-ii-production-in-chakan-2291176.html|title=Mercedes-Benz India starts phase II production in Chakan|author=Overdrive|date=11 June 2015|work=Firstpost}}</ref> this plant was set up in 2009 and is among the fastest green-field operations ever to be created and is rated as one of the top-most CKD plants of Mercedes-Benz globally.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercedes-benz.co.in/content/india/mpc/mpc_india_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/world/Press_Releases/mercedes-benz_announces.html|title=Mercedes-Benz announces local manufacturing of the new S-Class 350 CDI in India, backed by high demand of the new S-Class|publisher=}}</ref> |
Spread over 100 acres at Chakan, Maharashtra,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/auto/mercedes-benz-india-starts-phase-ii-production-in-chakan-2291176.html|title=Mercedes-Benz India starts phase II production in Chakan|author=Overdrive|date=11 June 2015|work=Firstpost}}</ref> this plant was set up in 2009 and is among the fastest green-field operations ever to be created and is rated as one of the top-most CKD plants of Mercedes-Benz globally.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercedes-benz.co.in/content/india/mpc/mpc_india_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/world/Press_Releases/mercedes-benz_announces.html|title=Mercedes-Benz announces local manufacturing of the new S-Class 350 CDI in India, backed by high demand of the new S-Class|publisher=|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20150120200248/http://www.mercedes-benz.co.in/content/india/mpc/mpc_india_website/enng/home_mpc/passengercars/home/world/Press_Releases/mercedes-benz_announces.html|archivedate=2015-01-20|df=}}</ref> |
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===Other major facilities across India=== |
===Other major facilities across India=== |
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Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the German
.History
Daimler entered the Indian market and established Mercedes-Benz India Ltd in 1994. The company was renamed DaimlerChrysler India Pvt. Ltd. after the merger of the parent company Daimler with
Manufacturing facilities
Spread over 100 acres at Chakan, Maharashtra,[4] this plant was set up in 2009 and is among the fastest green-field operations ever to be created and is rated as one of the top-most CKD plants of Mercedes-Benz globally.[5]
Other major facilities across India
- Whitefield Palms, Bangalore (Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited)[6]
- Pune
Mercedes-Benz Properties
Mercedes-Benz India has built brand awareness through a series of consumer-centric engagement events in India. These include MercedesTrophy and Drive Events like AMG Driving Academy and Luxe Drive.
MercedesTrophy
The MercedesTrophy is an international three-tier structured amateur golf series where amateur golfers compete to qualify for the MercedesTrophy World Final in Stuttgart (Germany). In 2014, the 15th edition of MercedesTrophy India, witnessed participation from over 2,500 golfing aficionados in 13 cities.Cite error: The <ref>
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International Driving Platform
Motoring enthusiasts get an opportunity to drive the high-performance AMG cars on ice and challenging international locations.
Mercedes-Benz India’s first TV commercial
In a series of ‘firsts’, Mercedes-Benz India launched its first made-in-India TVC ‘Ah My God’ marking the launch of India’s first Compact Performance Sedan, the CLA 45 AMG in July 2014.[7]
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Mercedes-Benz established its largest research & development center outside Germany with the launch of its Bangalore R&D center in 1996. MBRDI with its location in Bangalore and Pune shows Daimler’s strong commitment to India as a location for production, R&D and for IT. MBRDI is Daimler’s “Think Tank” in India. Currently 2,000 engineers and IT-specialists are employed by MBRDI.[8]
Sales and Service network
Mercedes-Benz India currently has the widest network reach for any luxury car maker in India: in 40 cities with 83 outlets.[9] Mercedes-Benz also inaugurated in three AMG Performance Centres (APC) in Delhi, Bangalore & Mumbai in 2014 and added two more APCs in 2015 in Hyderabad and Pune.[10][11] These APCs provide an exclusive AMG brand experience to the customers and enthusiasts.[12][13]
In 2014, the company reportedly witnessed a growth in sales of about 13% at 10,201 units as compared to the previous year. The company expects a double digit growth in 2015 owing to qualitative network expansion strategy. Mercedes-Benz India opened a new dealership in Jamshedpur and plans on opening 14 more dealerships in 2015 to reach over 80 outlets in total by the end of 2015.[14]
Mercedes-Benz Certified
Mercedes-Benz launched its new Pre-Owned car brand, ‘Mercedes-Benz Certified’ in India in December 2014 by the simultaneous inauguration of 12 new ‘Mercedes-Benz Certified’ outlets across India. ‘Mercedes-Benz Certified’ will provide customers a new destination for taking home a Mercedes-Benz car. The new brand will provide the pre-owned car customers an experience equivalent to a new car purchase, offering high-end facilities, infrastructure, tailor-made financing options, warranty and service packages. This new brand is designed specifically for the Indian market.[15]
Sales Performance
In 2016, Mercedes-Benz's growth strategy for the year will revolve around the slogan "Winning with Mercedes-Benz". In the Jan-December 2015 period Mercedes-Benz India registered a historic 32% year-on-year growth by selling 13502 units. For the third consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz India has witnessed a double digit growth. Mercedes-Benz to launch 12 models and 10 new outlets in 2016.[16]
Models
Models Assembled in India
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
- Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- Mercedes S500[17]
Models launched in 2016
- CLA-Class[18]
- C 220 CDI[19]
- B-Class facelift[20]
- A200 CDI performance upgrade[21]
- G63 AMG[22]
- AMG S 63 Sedan[23]
- C63 S AMG[24]
- ML-Class[25]
- AMG GT S[26]
- E400 Cabriolet[27]
- CLS 250 CDI[28]
- C 220 CDI (locally made)[29]
- S 600 Guard[30]
- S 500 Coupe[31]
- S 63 AMG[32]
- A 180 Sport[33]
Models launched in 2015
- New CLA-Class compact sedan[34]
- B-Class face-lift[35]
- Diesel variants of the New C-Class sedan[36]
- New C63 AMG performance sedan[37]
- New CLS-Class 4-door coupe[38]
- New E-Class cabriolet[39]
- Viano MPV[40]
- MLC-Class coupe-SUV[41]
- New GLC-Class compact-SUV[42]
- GLS-Class – Re-designed and re-badged GL-Class SUV[43]
- New S-Class coupe
- Maybach – Mercedes’ flagship brand will be back in the form of an ultra-luxurious S-Class with a longer wheelbase.[44]
- Mercedes-AMG GT sportscar[45]
See also
- Porsche India
- Audi India
- BMW India
References
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- ^ Overdrive (11 June 2015). "Mercedes-Benz India starts phase II production in Chakan". Firstpost.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz announces local manufacturing of the new S-Class 350 CDI in India, backed by high demand of the new S-Class". Archived from the original on 2015-01-20.
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- ^ "Mercedes-Benz inaugurates dealership outlet in Madurai". Zee News.
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