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In The Star and the Laurel the author not only charts the company's multifaceted history in rich detail, but also brings a style and vocabulary to the writer's task that turns the book albeit published only in English into an unmissable read. The superbly crafted copy is complemented by a series of historic photos that revive period atmosphere and contemporary history in a unique way. Daimler AG's publication of this book in its digital library once again opens up The Star and the Laurel to a wide audience.
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includes the worlds most valuable automobile brand, Mercedes-Benz, as well as smart, AMG, Maybach, Freightliner, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Setra, Orion and Thomas Built Buses. The company is listed on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt, New York and Stuttgart (stock exchange abbreviation DAI). In 2008, the Group sold 2.1 million vehicles and employed a workforce of over 270,000 people; revenue totaled 95.9 billion and EBIT amounted to 2.7 billion. Daimler is an automotive Group with a commitment to excellence, and aims to achieve sustainable growth and industry-leading profitability.