October 2, 200817 yr Daimler AG Reports September SalesDaimler AG Reports a 9 Percent Decrease for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for September 2008 Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/Link to Press Release - Total 20,557 of Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records September Sales of 18,779 - smart USA Records 1,778 Sales in September NEW YORK, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 20,557 units in the U.S. for September 2008. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported September sales of 18,779 vehicles, bringing the company's year-to-date volume to 177,298, a 1.6 percent decrease over its year-to-date record set last year. For the month, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and M-Class model lines recorded gains of 11.9 percent and 1.1 percent respectively. Sales for the smart fortwo remain strong with deliveries totaling 1,778 for the month of September. This brings the year-to-date total to an incredible 18,156 units in just over eight months of being offered in the U.S. market. smart USA expects to deliver its 20,000th smart fortwo in the month of October. 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 73 smart centers open in 35 states. Detailed vehicle sales information for MBUSA will be announced later today in a separate press release issued by Mercedes-Benz USA.Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. Sales Summary Through September 2008 Month Sales % Sales CYTD % Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change ------- ------ ------ ------- ------- ----- Mercedes-Benz USA 18,779 22,459 -16.4 177,298 180,265 -1.6 smart USA 1,778 n/a* n/a* 18,156 n/a* n/a* Mercedes-Benz USA / smart USA combined 20,557 22,459* -8.5* 195,454 180,265* 8.4* * smart sales in the U.S. started in mid January 2008 Further information on Daimler is available on the internet athttp://www.media.daimler.com About Daimler Daimler AG, Stuttgart, with its businesses Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Daimler Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Buses, is a globally leading producer of premium passenger cars and the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the world. The Daimler Financial Services division has a broad offering of financial services, including vehicle financing, leasing, insurance and fleet management. Daimler sells its products in nearly all the countries of the world and has production facilities on five continents. The company's founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, continued to make automotive history following their invention of the automobile in 1886. As an automotive pioneer, Daimler and its employees willingly accept an obligation to act responsibly towards society and the environment and to shape the future of safe and sustainable mobility with groundbreaking technologies and high-quality products. The current brand portfolio includes the world's most valuable automobile brand, Mercedes-Benz, as well as smart, AMG, Maybach, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Setra, Orion and Thomas Built Buses. The company is listed on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt, New York and Stuttgart (stock exchange abbreviation DAI). In 2007, the Group sold 2.1 million vehicles and employed a workforce of over 270,000 people; revenue totaled €99.4 billion and EBIT amounted to €8.7 billion. Daimler is an automotive Group with a commitment to excellence, and aims to achieve sustainable growth and industry-leading profitability.
October 2, 200817 yr Author MBUSA Reports September New Car Sales of 18,779 Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ Link to Press Release MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported September sales of 18,779 vehicles, bringing the company's year-to-date volume to 177,298, a 1.6 percent decrease over its year-to-date record set last year. After its first full year on the market, the new generation C-Class model line set a record for September sales with 6,772 units, an 11.9 percent jump over the 6,052 C-Class units sold last September. C-Class sport and luxury models also set a record year-to-date with a sales increase of 35.8 percent (57,365 vs. 42,236 units). True to form, the C-Class continued to be the sales volume leader for the diverse Mercedes-Benz product portfolio. On the SUV side, the volume leader was the M-Class which continued to demonstrate gains with a sales increase of 1.1 percent for September sales (2,981 vs. 2,948 units). This brings M-Class sales for the year-to-date to 25,498 units, a 6.4 percent increase over the first three quarters of last year. Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA sold 4,973 vehicles in September, an increase of 13.3 percent over September 2007, bringing the program's year-to-date total to 47,946 units, a 22.1 percent increase over the same period last year. Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. For over forty years, MBUSA has prided itself on its commitment to the customer by providing superior quality luxury vehicles coupled with outstanding customer support. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com. MERCEDES-BENZ USA Sales -- September 2008 Model Sept. '08 Sept. '07 Monthly % YTD 2008 YTD 2007 Yearly % ----- --------- --------- --------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- C-CLASS 6,772 6,052 11.9% 57,365 42,236 35.8% ------- ----- ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- ------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- E-CLASS 2,968 4,993 -40.6% 30,750 34,184 -10.0% ------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- ------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- S-CLASS 1,591 1,964 -19.0% 14,507 19,501 -25.6% ------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- -------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- CL-CLASS 221 277 -20.2% 2,176 2,672 -18.6% -------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- -------- --- --- ---- ----- ----- ---- SL-CLASS 357 384 -7.0% 4,736 4,787 -1.1% -------- --- --- ---- ----- ----- ---- --------- --- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- CLK-CLASS 614 1,247 -50.8% 8,392 11,628 -27.8% --------- --- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- --------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- SLK-CLASS 302 396 -23.7% 4,166 6,067 -31.3% --------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- --------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- CLS-CLASS 300 554 -45.8% 4,793 6,012 -20.3% --------- --- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- R-CLASS 500 1,018 -50.9% 6,503 9,917 -34.4% ------- --- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------- ----- ----- --- ------ ------ --- M-CLASS 2,981 2,948 1.1% 25,498 23,960 6.4% ------- ----- ----- --- ------ ------ --- -------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ---- GL-CLASS 2,137 2,541 -15.9% 17,760 18,498 -4.0% -------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ------ ---- ------- -- -- ----- --- --- ----- G-CLASS 36 85 -57.6% 652 803 -18.8% ------- -- -- ----- --- --- ----- ----------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ---- GRAND TOTAL 18,779 22,459 -16.4% 177,298 180,265 -1.6% ----------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- ----
October 2, 200817 yr Considering how much the 3er tanked the C did not do bad in fact it gained in the entry level luxury. Others are notably nothing to talk about. M Classe Up???
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