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Presentation of the new CL-Class.
The newMercedes-Benz luxury coupe combines peerless
exclusivity and ambitious design withtrailblazing technology
and perfect driving pleasure.
July
Presentation of the Canter Eco Hybrid.
This newlight truck from Mitsubishi Fuso features a parallel
hybrid drive system with a turbo-charged diesel engine and an
electric motor that can be used either alone or in conjunction
with the diesel engine. The Canter Eco Hybrid is the most
environmentally friendly series vehicle in its class, and is highly
attractivedue toits low fuel consumption and emissions.
Announcement of losses at the Chrysler Group.
In the context of publishing the figures for the second quarter,
DaimlerChrysler announces that a loss of up to €500 million is
now anticipated for the Chrysler Group in the third quarter.
September
DaimlerChrysler reduces profit guidance for 2006.
Due to the difficult market situation in the United States, a third-
quarter loss of €1.2 billion is now expected for the Chrysler Group,
and a loss of approximately €1 billion for the full year. As a result
of reassessing the Chrysler Group’s profitability, the outlook for
the DaimlerChrysler Group for full-year 2006 is reduced to an
operating profit in the magnitude of €5 billion.
Opening of production plant in China.
In cooperation withBeijing AutomotiveIndustry Holding Company
(BAIC), DaimlerChrysler opens a plant in Beijing for the production
of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Chrysler 300C. Assembly
of the newMercedes-Benz C-Class is also planned for this plant.
October
Mercedes Car Group and Truck Group report record earnings.
The Mercedes Car Group more than doubles its third-quarter
operating profit to around €1 billion. The Truck Group improves
its third-quarter operating profit by 57% and achieves its be-
st-ever result from operating activities.
E320 BLUETEC launched in the United States.
The application of a modular exhaust-gas cleaning system allows
fuel consumption up to 30% lower than for the same vehicle with
acomparable gasoline engine. The E320 with the BLUETEC engine
is the cleanest diesel car in the world and the first diesel vehicle
to fulfill the strict BIN 8 emission standards in the United States.
November
World premiere of new smart fortwo.
The second generation of the smart fortwo is unveiled on a depart-
ment store rooftop in Stuttgart. Two of the new car’s key features
are its newly developed engines and even higher standards of
passivesafety.
Commitment toExcellence |Important Events in 2006 | 25
The new smart fortwo
Presentation of the new Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid