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As part of its revised business strategy, Mercedes–Benz has announced a number of all-new luxury vehicles based on its largecar Electric Vehicle Architecture — the first of which will be launched next year

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Mercedes-Benz’s strategists (from left): Harald Wilhelm, responsible for finance; Daimler ’s Chairman, Ola Källenius; and Markus Schäfer, Member of Daimler’s Board and COO of Mercedes-Benz Cars

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