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Pope Francis Gets Electric G-Class From Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz said that Ola Källenius and the team members gave a handmade unique vehicle based on the new electric G-Class to Pope Francis in the Vatican today. Mercedes-Benz has supplied cars to the Vatican for 94 years, and for the past 45 years, the Pope has been using the so-called “Popemobiles” based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.*
“With the new Popemobile, Pope Francis is the first pope to be travelling in a fully electric Mercedes-Benz when making public appearances. This is a special honor for our company, and I would like to thank His Holiness for his trust. With this Popemobile, we are also sending out a clear call for electromobility and decarbonization. Mercedes-Benz not only stands for the special and individual – but also for consistently creating the conditions for a net-carbon-neutral1 new car fleet in 2039,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Continue reading
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Annals of Marketing – Mercedes and Disney+
Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) said today that Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, is now available to Mercedes-Benz customers in the U.S. [footnote 1]. Disney+ will also be available in the new CLA, which arrives at U.S. dealerships later in 2025.
“We are excited to collaborate with Disney+ to bring a new level of entertainment to our customers. This integration reflects our commitment to enhancing the in-car experience and providing innovative solutions that align with our customers’ lifestyles. With Disney+ on board, every journey becomes an adventure,” said Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Continue reading →