Bangkok--1 Nov--Lowe Limited DaimlerChrysler (Thailand) Ltd., the leading luxury car maker and officially importer under the brand Mercedes-Benz in Thailand, is to be renamed “Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited.” The new name is in line with a global name change for DaimlerChrysler to Daimler AG, with the Mercedes-Benz name being used in markets where distribution of the prestige brand is the key business activity. In commenting on the name change Mr. Wolfgang Huppenbauer, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Thailand said the new name reflected the key business activity of the company. Under the new name as well as the new Mercedes-Benz logo clearly indicates that we have started a new chapter and looking forward to a bright future honoring our long tradition. “We are the sole official of Mercedes-Benz cars in Thailand and the new name gives the general public a better idea of the nature of our business,” added Mr. Huppenbauer. “It will also enhance marketing and communication efforts as our actual operating name will now be in line with our exclusive product offering.” Mr. Huppenbauer further said the change to Daimler AG for Germany and other key markets better reflected the broad nature of the group business.Such changes are result a new name of Daimler Group companies in Thailand as follows: DaimlerChrysler (Thailand) Ltd. to “Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd.”Website: www.mercedes-benz.co.th DaimlerChrysler Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd to "Mercedes-Benz Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd." Mr. Huppenbauer said the name change will be effective on 1st November 2007. Further details please contact: Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd., Communications Department, Fax: 0-2676-5685 Website: mercedes-benz.co.th Chatvithai Tantraporn 0-2 344 61 20 081-836 0014 [email protected] Yaowaret Lertluechachai 0-2 344 61 21 081-805 3492 [email protected] Orada Dolkit 0-2 344 61 22 081-583 4222 [email protected] or PR Agency, Lowe Limited., Varit Prabhawat 0-2 670 10 00 089-204 74 08 [email protected] Thanjira Srikham 0-2 670 1000 089-810 6566 [email protected]