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Leo Levine, former Mercedes public relations chief in N.A., dies at 90

Leo Levine
Levine prolifically wined and dined the trade press, but he also took what he considered any disrespect for the brand personally.
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By:
Jim Henry
April 08, 2021 03:27 PM

Editor's note: The author covered Mercedes-Benz as an Automotive News reporter in New York starting in 1988 and worked for the company from 2003 to 2006.

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