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South Bend, Ind. — Mercedes-Benz U.S. International recently announced that it has selected AM General to manufacture the Mercedes-Benz R-Class luxury vehicle at AM General’s 675,000-square-foot commercial assembly plant. Because of increasing demand for its sport utility vehicles and the need for greater production capacity in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz is moving production of the R-Class from its Tuscaloosa, Ala., plant to AM General’s facility in Mishawaka, Ind.
Under the multi-year agreement, AM General becomes Mercedes-Benz’s first and only contract manufacturing operator in the U.S. AM General anticipates R-Class vehicles will start rolling off its production lines this summer, and will hire and train hundreds of new workers to prepare for R-Class production.
“AM General is pleased to have been selected by Mercedes-Benz to build this vehicle at our world-class commercial vehicle facility in Mishawaka. We look forward to a long-term relationship with Mercedes, and expanding our services to the U.S. and global auto industry,” says president and CEO of AM General Charlie Hall.
In this rapidly growing segment of its business, AM General has extensive experience as an automotive contract assembler and original equipment manufacturer. Commercial vehicle contract assembly initiatives include work for General Motors and other OEMs. AM General, through its wholly owned subsidiary Mobility Ventures, designs, produces and supports the new MV-1—the world’s first purpose-built, universally accessible vehicle that is expanding choice in transportation for families, livery, and paratransit fleets.
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Chosen Payments President and CEO Jeff Brodsly
Moorpark, Calif. — Chosen Payments, one of the nation’s leading providers of credit card processing, has received the First Data President’s Club award for a third consecutive year.
First Data, the world’s largest processor, has honored Chosen Payments with its highest achievement due to Chosen Payments’ year-over-year growth in 2013-2014.
“With over 500 percent growth over the past few years, Chosen Payment continues to set the foundation for continued evolution and high acquisition rates," says Chosen Payments CEO Jeff Brodsly. “To make it to the President’s Club three years in a row—a three-peat—is beyond special to me. One year signifies a good year, a second year was nice because we rode our momentum and continued to grow, but now to earn this accomplishment for three consecutive years is just a true testament that our staff is doing an amazing and consistent job, equaling true greatness.”
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Brussels, Belgium — During a trip with Vice President Joe Biden, a reporter found himself riding in the lap of luxury with the Veep’s motorcade: Not in the usual minivan or shuttle bus that they are generally expected to ride in, but a glamorous, all-electric Tesla S sedan. It was enough to capture the attention of the Wall Street Journal, which published an article about it in early February. VP Biden is notorious for his love of cars, and according to the article, he was unaware that the Tesla was even part of the motorcade.
Transportation in Europe was handled by Stephane Brombeck’s company, Modern Car. Modern Car has been known for its expert handling of international dignitaries and has often handled transportation for President Obama and his traveling entourage. Teslas are the newest additions to Modern Car’s fleet, which have been received with rave reviews.
According to the WSJ article, the president and vice president are driven around by their own armored Cadillac—which they generally have in tow—in addition to a traveling cavalcade of press, staffers, and other low-level officials. After an event in Brussels with the Veep, a Washington-based reporter was sadly left without a ride on “Press 1,” the van they designate carrying press staff in the motorcade. Luckily, Modern Car was able to step up and provide the Tesla for the very luck reporter, indeed. The sweet ride didn’t last long, however, as it was back to the Mercedes-Benz Viano (of, the tragedy) at the next stop on the tour.
Visit moderncar.com for more information.
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