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Mercedes-Benz Cars Posts Best Sales Year In Company's History |
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Today, the second round of financials are in, with Daimler reporting that
worldwide sales at the Mercedes-Benz Cars division have reached an all-
time high - up 2.0 percent in 2007 to the total of 1,285,900 new units.
Worldwide sales of the Mercedes-Benz brand fared even better, jumping 3.2
percent for the year to 1,185,300 new units; while smart continued making
progress, finishing up the year with sales of 100,600 units - down 10.3
percent when compared to the prior year. Across the globe, Mercedes-Benz
managed to increase its market share in nearly every key region. In the
U.S., sales rose two percent for the year; in the Asia/Pacific region,
sales jumped an impressive 12 percent; and in Western Europe, sales
improved three percent, due to record setting deliveries in France, Italy
and Spain. Models contributing to the success include the C-Class, with
sales of the sedan rising 16 percent for the year to 386,500 units; as
well as the S-Class, which continued its impressive performance in the
luxury sedan segment with 85,500 units sold. Read more
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