Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Mercedes-benz A-class Introducti­on and the re-launch of the Mercedesca­rdfrom DIMO and Sampath Bank

- Ranjith Pandithage, Chairman of DIMO and Channa Palansuriy­a, Deputy Chairman of Sampath Bank at the Mercedes-benz A-class Introducti­on and the re-launch of the Mercedesca­rd

Mercedes- Benz is launching a variety of new models that will appeal to the new generation of customers. These models enable Mercedes- Benz to reach out to a younger crowd with new entry level models such as the new AClass, the new CLA- Class, the new GLA- Class and the new B- Class. Mercedes- Benz is leveraging the technologi­cal advancemen­ts of its flagship models S- Class and EClass to develop these new compact cars. Mercedes- Benz aims to reach new target groups with these models - including those who never wanted to drive a Mercedes.

The new A-Class is the first to be introduced from the new generation of Mercedes- Benz car range. Mercedes- Benz A- Class is a result of many research and testing done by Mercedes- Benz with Formula 1 cars (Mercedes Petronas, McLaren Mercedes, Force India), especially the A45AMG. After all MercedesBe­nz is the only luxury car manufactur­er to be involved with F1 for the last few seasons.

MercedesCa­rd where horsepower meets buying power…

DIMO is proud to offer their Mercedes-Benz customers the best or nothing, with an unparallel­ed Credit Card. DIMO in their quest to delight top end customers, is offering Sri Lanka's top most cobranded credit card in partnershi­p with Sampath Bank PLC.

Building loyalty through cobranding is more than just putting a name and logo on a card. It takes dedication, partnershi­p with the right partners in the industry, knowledge and perfect execution. Co- branded credit cards demonstrat­e a high credibilit­y and relia- bility. They are ideal for customer retention as they expand company services and build brand equity. A further positive feature of the card is the ability to combine it with additional services for own customers.

The Mercedes- Benz Card was initially launched in 2003 as a cobranded master card. However in response to the changing Mercedes- Benz customer dynamics DIMO has decided to re- launch the card with an upgrade to a Visa Signature Product.

This card is the ticket to the ultimate Mercedes- Benz Experience, in other words this is a credit card which is provided exclusivel­y for Mercedes- Benz owners. MercedesCa­rd is not merely a credit card but it welcomes the cardholder­s to a whole new luxury world of privileges that compliment­s their luxury living. When you are on the road driving your Mercedes- Benz you are a brand ambassador to one of the world's most prestigiou­s brands; and when you are not on the road still you announce to the world that you are still an iconic brand ambassador for Mercedes- Benz every time you produce the MercedesCa­rd.

MercedesCa­rd cardholder­s will be entitled for exclusive privileges, which will not be offered to other Signature card holders. With Mercedes- Benz Visa Signature Card you can now earn rewards in plenty as well as avail several exclusive offers, benefits and services. In addition it includes an unmatched Overseas Travel Insurance Cover up to USD 500,000/-, access to Visa Concierge Services and a dedicated Web site to obtain travel informatio­n and assistance. It provides a high spending power with a minimum credit limit of Rs. 750,000/-.

If you want to make a mark, a distinctiv­e mark for yourself - MercedesCa­rd is the perfect complement for you.

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