2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA presentation by Britta Seeger, Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales

I totally agree. Gentlemen, as you see, artificial intelligence and commotion merge seamlessly. This beautiful car has everything that makes a consumer product successful: technology, design, and benefits. That is why so many people around the globe love the CLA right from the beginning. It was launched in 2013 as a portable compact, and it has become a real best seller. Today, 150,000 units of the CLA and CLS Shooting Brake were sold in 2018, setting an all-time sales record. In the US, the conversion rate is particularly high, with about 70% of buyers coming from other brands. The new CLA offers the latest driving assist systems from the S-Class, including partially automated driving in certain situations, and aerodynamic design with an outstanding drag coefficient of 0.23. We are confident that the new model will be loved by our customers again and will further strengthen our brand. Our brand has already established itself in the top ten of the world's most valuable brands in 2018, according to Interbrand, making Mercedes-Benz the highest-ranked premium car manufacturer globally. This is mainly due to our many customers who are fond of our products and the spirit of the three-pointed star. Millions follow us on social networks like WeChat and Instagram, and we recently reached 1 billion interactions on Instagram. In 2018, Mercedes-Benz succeeded in breaking the previous year's sales record with 4 million customers worldwide, despite difficult market conditions. We are very happy to announce a record year for the fourth time in a row, and we are the best-selling premium brand worldwide. In 26 days, America's most important sporting event will kick off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta under the world's largest three-pointed star. Until then, I wish you a great start to 2019 and a very exciting day here.