Daimler AG (DAI) Reports 21.9% Increase in May U.S. Sales
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Daimler AG (NYSE: DAI) reported U.S. sales of 19,871 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 21.9% compared to May 2009.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 19,176 vehicles, an increase of 26.7%, continuing the second quarter with a 25.8% increase on a year-to-date basis. 18,548 passenger cars, light truck vehicles and 628 Sprinter vans are included in this total.
Impressive gains were made in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The strongest performer of the month was the 9th generation E-Class – which expanded to include the wagon and cabriolet models – with sales of 5,476 (up 140.7%).
The company's flagship sedan, the S-Class, marked increased gains with sales of 1,085 (up 21.2%) and the newly introduced supercar and brand halo – the SLS AMG – reported strong initial sales of 168. The top performer on the luxury light truck side was the versatile M-Class SUV with sales of 2,264.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 87,970 new vehicles, an increase of 25.8% over last year.
smart USA recorded 695 sales in May 2010, an increase over April 2010, and continues the sales momentum this year.
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Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 19,176 vehicles, an increase of 26.7%, continuing the second quarter with a 25.8% increase on a year-to-date basis. 18,548 passenger cars, light truck vehicles and 628 Sprinter vans are included in this total.
Impressive gains were made in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The strongest performer of the month was the 9th generation E-Class – which expanded to include the wagon and cabriolet models – with sales of 5,476 (up 140.7%).
The company's flagship sedan, the S-Class, marked increased gains with sales of 1,085 (up 21.2%) and the newly introduced supercar and brand halo – the SLS AMG – reported strong initial sales of 168. The top performer on the luxury light truck side was the versatile M-Class SUV with sales of 2,264.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 87,970 new vehicles, an increase of 25.8% over last year.
smart USA recorded 695 sales in May 2010, an increase over April 2010, and continues the sales momentum this year.
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