by Teddy Field In case you missed it, President Obama recently announced the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have been raised to 54.5 MPG. This means that by 2025, every automaker that chooses to hawk transportation devices in the American market will be required to sell a certain number of fuel efficient vehicles, or […] More »
By: IBxAnders | August 4, 2011
by Teddy Field Casting a Mercedes-Benz as the hero-car in a movie makes perfect sense. But you know what, so does casting a Benz as the Villain-car! Especially if the hero/villain wants to look good. So, let’s look at the Top 5 Mercedes vehicles ever to grace the silver screen. Warning: much blood, gas and […] More »
By: IBxAnders | August 2, 2011
Sales Up 16.7% for the Month and 11.3 % for the Year
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Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 21,065 vehicles, a 16.7% improvement over July 2010, and the company’s highest July volume since 2006. On a year-to-date basis, the 139,086 vehicles sold represent an 11.3% increase.
The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class led the pack with sales of 5,114 and the sporty C-Class – the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers – followed with sales of 4,554. MBUSA’s stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 2,778 up 40.8% over last July. Additionally, sales of the all-new SLK roadster were up 1,758.3% and the all-new 2012 CLS-Class posted a 657% increase over July 2010. Sales of the full-sized GL-Class SUV were up 60.2% for the month as well.
Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 134.1% for the month (913 versus 390) and up 120.3 % for the year (6,866 versus 3,117).
At the high end, sales of the S-Class were up 13.9% for the month and the company sold 49 of its supercar — the SLS AMG — bringing its year-to-date sales to 397.
Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 154.3% for July with sales of 1,732 – bringing a year-to-date total of 8,827 (up 122.1 %).
Sales of the smart fortwo totaled 327 vehicles for the month.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,895 vehicles in July 2011, a decrease of 14.7%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 45,750 vehicles, a decrease of 5.1 % over the comparable period last year.
About Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 14 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.
MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans and smart in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com
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