For the first time in its history Daimler Financial Services is financing more than three million vehicles. "In October 2013, we exceeded the three million mark," said Klaus Entenmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Financial Services AG.
Daimler's financial arm is now financing about half a million more vehicles than it was three years ago. The company broke records in the first ten months of 2013 and new business, which is understood as the equivalent of all newly concluded financing and leasing contracts, grew six percent in the first ten months of the year, to 33 billion euros.At the end of October, DFS had reached a contract volume of 82 billion euros, a three percent increase over the end of 2012. Around the world, Daimler Financial Services finances four out of every ten Daimler vehicles delivered.Daimler Financial Services expects to see further growth in the coming year. "Our financing and leasing businesses are likely to benefit from the aggressive Mercedes product strategy and our highly attractive commercial vehicle models," said Entenmann.car2go: available in a greater number of cities in 2014The innovative mobility services offered by Daimler Mobility Services GmbH, a DFS subsidiary, are expected to give rise to additional opportunities in 2014. Over the course of the year, the flexible car2go car-sharing concept will be launched in a number of new cities.The flexible car sharing service is available in 25 cities around the world.
Source: http://www.fleeteurope.com
