0%

CLK-CLASS 1,126 1,225 -8.7%

GRAND TOTAL 12,469 12 ,101 3.

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com, Inc. "With more than 4 billion records
online today and more becoming available everyday, MyFamily is making it
easier for people to not only find their ancestors, but also discover the
stories and details of their lives.
In 2005, Mercedes-Benz significantly enhanced its competitive presence in
the luxury light truck market with the launch of an all-new design of its
popular M-Class model line and took advantage of the opportunity to create a
new segment with the introduction of its R-Class, Grand Sports Tourer.com.

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According to the poll, 73 percent
of Americans are interested in discovering their family history. Some want to create
a legacy to pass on to future generations (15 percent).com. For more information on MyFamily.7% 3,098 3,548 -12.7%

CLS-CLASS 901 778 15.2%

G-CLASS 93 88 5.0%

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More information on MBUSA
and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www. Accuracy of survey results is within +/-
1.com and RootsWeb.myfamilyinc. Sales
for Mercedes vehicles in the luxury light truck segment continue to gain
momentum with a 156.

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Many Americans simply want to learn about themselves and their family
heritage.
Sample was provided by Survey Sampling, Inc.8%

R-CLASS 686 n/a n/a 686 n/a n/a

M-CLASS 1,962 980 100.

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Prices on Maybach models will also increase.com and
http://www.8 $29,250 $29,250
C240 Sedan $32,650 $32,650
C240 Sedan 4-Matic $33,850 $33,850
C320 Sedan $37,950 $37,950
C320 Sport Sedan $37,350 $37,350
C320 Sedan 4-Matic $39,150 $39,150
C55 AMG $53,900 $53,900

SLK-Class:
SLK350 $45,500 $46,250
SLK55 AMG $60,500 $60,500

CLS-Class:
CLS500 $64,900 $64,900

CLK-Class:
CLK320 Coupe $45,250 $46,000
CLK500 Coupe $53,750 $54,600
CLK55 Coupe AMG $69,900 $69,900
CLK320 Cabriolet $52,700 $53,600
CLK500 Cabriolet $61,200 $62,200
CLK55 Cabriolet AMG $80,850 $82,000

E-Class:
E320 Sedan CDI $49,075 $50,350
E320 Sedan $48,500 $48,500
E320 Sedan 4-Matic $51,000 $51,000
E500 Sedan $56,900 $57,800
E500 Sedan 4-Matic $59,400 $60,300
E55 AMG $79 ,500 $80,800
E320 Station Wagon $50,750 $50,750
E320 Station Wagon 4-Matic $53,250 $53,250
E500 Station Wagon 4-Matic $60,500 $61,400
E55 AMG Station Wagon $82,500 $82,600

S-Class:
S430 Long Wheel Base $75,300 $75,300
S430 Long Wheel Base 4-Matic $75,300 $75,300
S500 Long Wheel Base $83,900 $83,900
S500 Long Wheel Base 4-Matic $83,900 $83,900
S600 Long Wheel Base $124,750 $124,750
S55 AMG $111,900 $111,900

CL-Class:
CL500 $93,900 $95,000
CL600 $127,900 $129,000
CL55 AMG $118,900 $120,000
CL65 AMG $177,500 $179,100

SL-Class:
SL500 $89,900 $91,300
SL600 $127,500 $129,400
SL55 AMG $121,500 $123,300
SL65 AMG $179,000 $182,100

G-Class:
G500 $77,700 $78,900
G55 AMG $99,900 $101,400

M-Class:
ML350 $37,950 $37,950
ML500 $46,400 $46,400

Maybach:
Maybach 57 $315,500 $325,000
Maybach 62 $367,000 $375,000

SLR:
SLR $450,000 $450,000

* Does not include $720 destination charge
Note: SLR McLaren destination charge is $2,750; Maybach $2,750

That's the outcome of a recent poll by Market
Strategies, Inc ., the Internet's most popular and comprehensive family
history research and connection resource.

and included a census
proportionate representation of the U.

About MyFamily. is the leading online network connecting families,
present and past.J.
In February, the flagship 2007 S-Class , which has shaped the upper echelon
of the luxury market for five decades, arrives in Mercedes dealerships across
the company.3% 923 1,064 -13.3%

CL-CLASS 68 135 -49.

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maybachusa. A Full 73 Percent of Americans are Intrigued by Their Family Roots

PROVO, Utah, The popularity of family history is
officially on the rise.com,
Ancestry.1%

SLK-CLASS 619 881 -29.

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com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050609/LATH018-a )
(PHOTO: http://www.7% for overall measures for the poll.
MyFamily. The MyFamily network includes MyFamily.6 % increase over January 2005.mbusa.0% 528 677 -22.1% 1,126 1,225 -8.

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Results of the poll may be used in
print or broadcast media, provided credit is given to Market Strategies and/or
MyFamily. MONTVALE, N., Coming off its twelfth year of
consecutive sales increases , Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of
12,469 new vehicles for January 2006, up three percent from last January.5% 2,465 2,725 -9.7% 93 88 5.

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Mercedes-Benz Announces Calendar Year 2005 Pricing

MBUSA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the
sales , marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the
United States. (MSI), a national , research and strategic consulting firm and
MyFamily. And 25 percent of respondents became interested
in family history after just searching for their surname online. Established in 1989, MSI goes above
and beyond in delivering unparalleled insight, innovative tools and unique,
actionable solutions that positively impact clients' ability to succeed.7%

E-CLASS 2,465 2,725 -9.

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com. And still others are
enticed by the excitement of all they could discover (14 percent).com. In 2005, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 224,421
new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and
achieving twelve consecutive years of sales growth .maybachusa.6% 68 135 -49.6%

SL-CLASS 528 677 -22.

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, Effective February 1, 2005,
Mercedes-Benz USA will increase the prices on select Mercedes-Benz vehicles by
a sales-weighted average of 0. The study was conducted between
February 15 and February 23 , 2005.com, Inc. MyFamily's tools, content and community empower individuals
to find the people most important to them -- and discover and share their
unique family stories.com, Inc.com.com and
http: //www.

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mbusa.
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Questions and Ancestors
Is there royalty in my roots? When and where did these family traditions
begin? Who gave me my red hair and freckles? People have all sorts of
questions about their family history -- and many unique motivations to explore
it. Of the people surveyed, 65 percent said their interest is due to simply
hearing stories from relatives. For
more information on MSI, visit http://www.

MBUSA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the
sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the
United States.

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7 percent.com, Inc."

Digging Up Roots
Of those interested in discovering their family roots, 66 percent said
they 've discussed their family history with other family members. (MSI) is one of the largest national, full -service
custom and syndicated research and strategic consulting firms with extensive
experience across multiple industries.marketstrategies.5%

S-CLASS 923 1,064 -13.8% 901 778 15.

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Vehicles impacted are within the SLK-, CLK-, E-, CL-, SL- and G-Class
model lines. Talking to a friend,
colleague or family member who was researching their family history got the
ball rolling for 29 percent.

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Mercedes-Benz USA CY 2005 Model Pricing

Model Prior MY Effective
2005* 2/1/2005*

C-Class:
C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan 1.newscom.

Mercedes-Benz USA Records 12 469 New Vehicle Sales

7% 619 881 -29.

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In 2004, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 221,610
new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and
achieving eleven consecutive years of sales growth.

About Market Strategies Inc. MyFamily also publishes Family
Tree Maker(R), the #1 selling family tree software, Ancestry Magazine,
Genealogical Computing Magazine, over 50 book titles and numerous databases on
CD-ROM., visit
http://www.

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Americans' Fascination with Family History is Rapidly Growing

This figure
represents a 13 percent increase over a similar Maritz Poll that was conducted
in 2000, in which 60 percent of Americans said they were interested in
discovering their family history .
"People are going to the Internet in record numbers in order to find,
share and preserve their family history," said David Moon, chairman and chief
executive officer of MyFamily. That's what 30 percent of respondents claimed.
The research for this study was conducted via a web-based methodology.S.com, Inc.com, Genealogy.

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More than
35 percent have used the Internet to learn about their family history and
almost a third (29 percent) have created a family tree. Some have taken their
interest even further -- 15 percent of respondents have traveled to an
ancestral hometown or country and 11 percent have written a personal or family
history.
Market Strategies, Inc .
Corporate headquarters for Market Strategies are located in Livonia, MI.com.
Volume for the month was lead by the C-Class with 3,098 units, closely
followed by the E-Class with 2,465 new vehicle sales. The new generation M-
Class made the highest gains with 1,962 new vehicle sales, a 100 percent
increase over January 2005. More information on MBUSA
and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.

January January Monthly YTD YTD Yearly
Model '06 '05 % 2006 2005 %

C-CLASS 3,098 3,548 -12.

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MONTVALE, N.J.

The Internet Makes It Easy
The Internet is fueling the growth of this popular hobby because it
simplifies the process of finding information and connecting with individuals
who share a common branch in their family tree .

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newscom. Thirty-five percent have had their interest
piqued after attending a family reunion or family event. In 2006, the company
plans to continue to expand its presence in the luxury light truck segment
with the introduction of the GL-Class.
Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program reported
sales of 3,066 units, a 12.9 percent decrease versus the previous January.2% 1,962 980 100.0% 12,469 12,101 3.