Start of production of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class (July 16, 2012, Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant): Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Daimler Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars (right), Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Daimler Board of Management, Manufacturing and Procurement Mercedes-Benz Cars & Mercedes-Benz Vans.