The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is once again a market leader in Germany (May 2009) and the S-Class is number one worldwide – successful launch of S400 HYBRID. And, record sales for Mercedes-Benz in China.

In May, Mercedes-Benz Cars delivered 97,300 Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach brand vehicles (May 2008: 111,100) to customers worldwide (minus 12 percent). The Mercedes-Benz brand sold 86,300 passenger vehicles worldwide (minus 12 percent) in May (May 2008: 98,100 units). Despite the fact that many markets are still in a difficult situation, Mercedes-Benz succeeded in markedly improving sales compared to the previous month (April 2009: 80,700). Factors that contributed to this improvement included the successful

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The MBCA Educational Foundation board met in Herndon, VA, on Monday, March 30. The meeting agenda included the following:

MERCEDES BENZ CLUB OF AMERICA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Board Meeting Agenda – March 30, 2009
Herndon, Virginia

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

• Business plan implementation
• Fund raising plan implementation
• Donor recognition
• Board member search

TREASURER’S REPORT

• Financial report and statement balance
• Investment account
• Donations
• Sale of Star magazines (back issues)
• NBO sales of the EF purchased 50th anniversary books

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There is an interesting article in Autoweek that discusses teen driving, Focus on Teen Drivers Bears Fruit.

The MBCA Educational Foundation is seeking tax-deductible vehicle donations to help raise funds for programs such as driver’s education and historical preservation. Last year, an anonymous donor gifted a Mercedes-Benz. The Foundation successfully sold the vehicle on eBay.

If you would like to donate a vehicle, please contact us or call Joe Wozney at 703-437-7866.

On December 7, 2008, at their annual Holiday Party at Scotland Run Golf Club, the South Jersey Section of MBCA took the occasion to present the MBCA Educational Foundation with a check for $1,000.00.  This amount was made possible by the generosity of the many sponsors and participants from several sections in the Tri-O-Rama-2008 national event held in late October at the newly opened NJ Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. 

Presenting the check to EF board member and Regional Director, Werner Fehlauer, is Lou Granato, Treasurer of the South Jersey Section.

The MBCA Educational Foundation would like to express our appreciation for this fabulous donation from the MBCA South Jersey Section and the Tri-O-Rama participants & sponsors.

State Farm recently analyzed its auto-accident-claims data from 2003 to 2007 and discovered that the number of claims for injury or collision damage involving drivers age 16 to 17 was 20% higher in October than in a typical month. Another reason to consider sending your teen driver to an organized driving program. It is especially important for new drivers, such as teens, to practice emergency maneuvers under controlled conditions. The Wall Street Journal published an article yesterday about the insurer’s findings for those interested: WSJ, Car Crashes Rise In October (Oct. 6, 2008).