What's the news?
Mercedes-Benz Ireland is extending its partnership with Irish Olympic sailor, Annalise Murphy, as she prepares her preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The arrangement will provide the Rathfarnham sailing star with the use of a Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup to help transport herself and her equipment to and from training and competitive events in Ireland and overseas.
"Having the Mercedes-Benz X-Class is a major boost to my training regime and my ambitions for Tokyo. I am really looking forward to giving my preparation the extra power that the stylish new X-Class delivers", said Annalise.
Speaking at the announcement, Fergus Conheady, Sales Manager for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, said: "We are proud to continue our support for Annalise, one of Ireland's most admired Olympians."
Anything else?
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is the company's first pickup model and is available with a choice of diesel engines. Click here to read our review of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class.