Sales of Mercedes-Benz branded passenger vehicles rise four percent in the first six months to 599,200 units --- Outstanding customer response to updated Mercedes-Benz models --- A-Class, B-Class and CLC to provide further momentum in the second half of the year – new GLK debuts autumn 2008.
Cleanest exhaust emissions by injecting aqueous urea solution --- Meets future stringent US Bin 5 standard --- High output, economy and comfort add up to superb driving pleasure.
Four distinct new models planned for the the compact-car segment --- Investments of EUR 600 Million in Rastatt plant enable long-term capacity utilization --- Additional plant to be built Kecskemét, Hungary to boost competitiveness and access new markets --- Improvements in efficiency and structural design ensure long-term profitability of the new vehicle generation.
Mercedes-Benz brand sells 98,100 vehicles in May --- C-Class sedan and station wagon continue record-setting course --- New SL roadster thrills customers with even sportier design: Sales of the model increase 48 percent to 1,900 units.
Mercedes-Benz is one of the most successful auto brands in this year's customer survey conducted by the U.S. market research institute J.D. Power. The brand receives two gold awards for the highest vehicle quality in their respective market segments, and is also honoured for the world's best production plant.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class worldwide market leader since the beginning of the year --- Sedan and station wagon are thrilling customers with a striking design featuring two different front ends, great agility, and new safety technology --- BlueEFFICIENCY models lower fuel consumption by as much as 12 percent --- New CLC as attractive entry-level variant to the Mercedes-Benz coupe family, at European dealers from June 2008.
