Courtesy of DaimlerMedia
Mercedes-Benz Canada reported today that it has shattered multiple all-time sales records by delivering a total of 2,883 units in June. Not only does this represent the best combined month ever, it also propels second quarter results to 7,922 units and year-to-date deliveries to 13,143 vehicles. These totals are significant milestones for the company as they represent the best quarter in history for Mercedes-Benz Canada and the best half year sales results ever.
In June, a total of 2,580 Mercedes-Benz vehicles were delivered to customers, representing a 22.6% increase over June 2008 and the best month ever for the Mercedes-Benz brand. smart posted its best volume month thus far in 2009 with a total of 303 smart fortwos sold in June.
Strong B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class, GL-Class and R-Class model sales contributed to June?s success. The C-Class celebrated the best month ever in the model?s history with 931 units retailed in June. The GLK-Class also maintained the positive momentum it has been building since its launch earlier this year.
With 977 units delivered, the luxury light truck side reported considerable gains for the month. Year-to-date, the segment has grown 104.9% with a total of 4,682 units retailed.
The diesel sales ratio was 57.6% for the month, while permanent all-wheel drive 4MATIC? units accounted for 77.9% of the overall passenger car and light truck sales (excluding smart).
Pre-owned Mercedes-Benz sales also reported a 42% increase and their best month ever with 860 vehicles delivered in June. For the first half of 2009, Pre-owned sales are ahead 7.2% with a total of 3,895 units sold.
"I am extremely proud to look back at the first half of this record-breaking year. 2008 was our best year in history, and this year we've continued to shatter records each month and have now recorded our best first half ever at the mid-point of 2009," said Marcus Breitschwerdt, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "Our extremely dedicated employees and outstanding dealership network have worked tirelessly to maintain this tremendous momentum, and these extraordinary individuals have been the key to achieving these remarkable sales results. We enter the second-half of 2009 with an exceptionally strong product portfolio that has been further strengthened this month with the launch of the stunning new 2010 E-Class Coup?. The overall result provides an incredibly strong foundation and positions us well for the second half of 2009.?
About Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of the four brands within the Mercedes Car Group in Canada; Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG and Maybach. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada employs approximately 1,050 people in 19 locations across Canada. Through a nationwide network of 14 Mercedes-Benz owned retail operations and 38 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 24,117 vehicles in 2008, the best year ever reported for Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
