Breaking Down Daimler 3Q Earnings

Daimler's third-quarter earnings exceeded analyst expectations, with EBIT and net income surpassing estimates. The company anticipates significant growth in 2014, driven by new luxury models like the GT sports car and the Pullman variant of the C Class. Additionally, Daimler is expanding its lineup with more affordable models such as the GLA Compact, aiming to overtake BMW in the luxury car segment by the decade's end.

What was Daimler's EBIT in the third quarter, and how did it compare to analysts' estimates?

• 2.56 billion, which met estimates

• 2.79 billion, which exceeded estimates

• 2.56 billion, which was above estimates

• 2.79 billion, which was below estimates

How did Daimler's net income in the third quarter compare to the previous period?

• It remained the same at 2.74 billion

• It increased from 1.84 billion to 2.74 billion

• It decreased from 1.84 billion to 2.56 billion

• It decreased from 2.74 billion to 1.84 billion

What new model is Daimler adding to enhance its high-end image?

• GLA Compact

• GT sports car

• C Class sedan

• BMW X5

Which affordable model is Daimler expanding its lineup with?

• BMW X3

• GLA Compact

• C Class sedan

• GT sports car

What is Daimler's strategic goal by the end of the decade?

• To reduce production costs by 50%

• To surpass BMW in the luxury car segment

• To become the leader in electric vehicles

• To launch a new line of trucks