Montvale, N.J., 02.02.2006 - Coming off its twelfth year of consecutive sales increases, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 12,469 new vehicles for January 2006, up three percent from last January.

Volume for the month was lead by the C-Class with 3,098 units, closely followed by the E-Class with 2,465 new vehicle sales. The new generation M-Class made the highest gains with 1,962 new vehicle sales, a 100 percent increase over January 2005.

 

In 2005, Mercedes-Benz significantly enhanced its competitive presence in the luxury light truck market with the launch of an all-new design of its popular M-Class model line and took advantage of the opportunity to create a new segment with the introduction of its R-Class, Grand Sports Tourer. Sales for Mercedes vehicles in the luxury light truck segment continue to gain momentum with a 156.6 % increase over January 2005. In 2006, the company plans to continue to expand its presence in the luxury light truck segment with the introduction of the GL-Class.

In February, the flagship 2007 S-Class, which has shaped the upper echelon of the luxury market for five decades, arrives in Mercedes dealerships across the company.

 

Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program reported sales of 3,066 units, a 12.9 percent decrease versus the previous January.

 

MBUSA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In 2005, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 224,421 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving twelve consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at www.mbusa.com and www.maybachusa.com.