Daimler chief executive Mr Dieter Zetsche said the German auto maker's order intake had not been affected by financial market worries.

Mr Zetsche at the Frankfurt auto show told Reuters that "There is strong demand around the world also for commercial vehicles. We know that lack of confidence over a longer period could affect the real economy."

Mr Zetsche said Daimler sees a higher probability of a global economic slowdown than a recession and continues to invest in expanding production capacity.

(Sourced from Reuters)