In March 2025, colleagues and management from our Wernigerode center actively supported the reforestation of the Harz Mountains by planting around 400 larch trees near Drübeck. This initiative provides vital support to a region severely impacted by environmental challenges, as estimates indicate that approximately 40 percent of the traditional Harz forests have been heavily damaged or destroyed due to recent devastating bark beetle infestations.
To assist local forestry workers facing the immense task of restoring these damaged areas, the team stepped in to help stabilize the ecosystem over the long-term. Larch trees were specifically chosen because they are a resilient species that copes well with the harsh climate while successfully enhancing biodiversity. The Harz region continues to require ongoing restoration efforts, and STERNAUTO remains proud to be part of this initiative.
Once again, LSH Auto Australia has been recognized for the strength of its teamwork, service excellence and consistency at the annual Mercedes-Benz Retail Awards.
Winning multiple awards in both team and individual performance, the strong performance is a reflection of every member of the team and their commitment to fostering personal excellence and striving towards a common goal.
The awards are:
- • Mercedes-Benz Sydney - 2024 Circle of Excellence - Metro
- • Mercedes-Benz Sydney - MBFS AU Vans - Vans Guild Runner-up
- • Mercedes-Benz Brisbane - MBFS AU Cars - Guild Second Place
Outstanding Individual awards were also given to 12 team members across the three states.
Our heartfelt congratulations to LSH Auto Australia and its incredible team members.
Mercedes-Benz has been one of the main sponsors of German food banks for 25 years, having delivered over 1,250 vans for the cause during this time.
Early this year, STERNAUTO upheld that tradition with the delivery of a brand new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to Tafel Leipzig, a privately operated food bank that does not receive public funding.
As versatile, efficient and reliable vehicles are essential to the food bank in ensuring quality and freshness of food during collection and delivery, the Sprinter is an ideal addition to the Tafel Leipzig’s fleet.
STERNAUTO is proud to be a local sponsor of this amazing humanity aid organisation.
Mercedes-Benz Vans of Stockport offers another form of support which they carry out on a regular basis.
Recently, it was in the form of a donation to support the Kits by County initiative, organised by Stockport Country Community Trust, to distribute free PE kits to primary schools in Stockport.
The project aims to help children become more active and engaged in sports by alleviating the financial burden of PE kits for families with limited disposable income.
The first PE kits were delivered by Stockport County FC players using two Mercedes-Benz eVito vans which were supplied by Mercedes-Benz Vans of Stockport to support the charity’s projects and programs across the county.
We are grateful to LSH Auto UK and its teams, management and staff for consistently thinking of ways to support the community and lend a helping hand.
A new year, a new showroom.
Kicking off the year with a new BYD dealership, LSH Auto UK announced the official opening of BYD Bury in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester.
The new showroom is situated right in the heart of the Mill Gate Shopping Centre, a premier shopping centre between the large Bury general market and the Bury Transport Interchange.
The opening of BYD Bury marks another milestone in LSH Auto UK’s partnership with BYD in the UK - having already established BYD Macclesfield, BYD Tamworth, BYD Stockport and BYD West London - since April 2023.