MBUSA July sales increase by 12% compared to last year
Muamer Hodzic August 4, 2008
Mercedes-Benz USA reported sales of 20,733 new vehicles for July 2008, a 12% increase over last July. This brings the year-to-date sales total for MBUSA to 140,012 units, marking the best year-to-date sales for the period in the company’s history. The most significant gains for the month were in the C-Class and E-Class passenger cars (45 percent and 38 percent respectively), while year-to-date growth was achieved in the M-Class and GL-Class line-up of SUVs (12% and 1% respectively).
Sales for the smart fortwo remain strong with deliveries totaling 2,559 for the month of July. This brings the year-to-date total to an incredible 13,958 units in a little more than six months of being offered in the US market. The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of buyers who want a solution to high gas prices, a reduced environmental footprint and increased urban mobility on congested city streets – all in a package that’s fun to drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness and low cost of ownership. There are currently 69 smart centers open in 31 states.
Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.
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Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through July 2008
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Month Sales
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%
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Sales CYTD
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%
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Curr Yr
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Pr Yr
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Change
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Curr Yr
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Pr Yr
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Change
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Mercedes-Benz USA
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20,733
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18,586
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11.6
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140,012
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136,826
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2.3
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smart USA
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2,559
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n/a*
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n/a*
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13,958
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n/a*
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n/a*
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Mercedes-Benz USA / smart USA combined
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23,292
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18,586*
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25.3*
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153,970
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136,826*
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12.5*
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