Global sales of Mercedes cars (including Smart) were up by 17 percent in May 2006, to a record 112,700 units, the automaker announced today. In the first five months of 2006, sales of Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart passenger cars totaled 508,500 units, a nine-percent increase over the same period last year. The S-Class also set a sales record (8,200 vehicles) in May. The Leftlane Perspective: Has Dieter Zetsche succeeded in getting Mercedes back on track? It may be too soon to say, but it looks promising.
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06/07, 4:12 PM
posted by:
Mancedes
I currently own a BMW, but I still have quite fondness for MB. Here’s hoping MB steps it up. Competition is great, badge snobbery is lame.
06/07, 4:40 PM
posted by:
Ed
I had lost faith in Mercedes mostly due to the previous S-class (’00-’05?). My brother-in-law had an S430 Sport (that replaced a ‘99 S430) and the difference between the two was startling. The new one felt lighter and sportier but the quality was well below the older model. Additionally, it spent at least a couple of days a month, every month he owned it, at the dealer getting something fixed. He sold it in less than 1 year of ownership. The new S class is a step in the right direction. I hope MB regains its status as a builder of the best luxury sedans in the world. The best sports sedans still wear a white and blue propeller
06/07, 5:01 PM
posted by:
S P
I’ve driven the new S-Class, and I commend Mercedes on updating not just the exterior styling but the interior received a much needed face lift. iDrive debacle aside, BMW in the 7 had a clear better and more up-to-date interior. Now with the new S, the line is a bit blurred. Ed is right, however, because when we speak of performance, the 7 is still better, but for creature comforts the S is for Snazzy.
S P
06/07, 5:12 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
The S Class isn’t a sports sedan, its an Uber luxury wagen
06/07, 11:59 PM
posted by:
anonymous 2
I wouldn’t be suprised if DC overtook GM and FMC as the best selling american manufacture, and I also wouldnt be surprised if it happend withen 5 to 10 years.
06/08, 12:02 AM
posted by:
chi dell
bla,bla,bla,bla big deal who cares…………
06/08, 12:22 AM
posted by:
Peter
Get an E class if you want a nice and sporty Benz…
06/08, 3:54 AM
posted by:
que
Who’s that bald guy with the ferret under his nose?
06/08, 5:13 AM
posted by:
wanker
^^^
Dunno but he’s kind of hot. Wonder if he has any naked pictures
06/08, 6:57 AM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Well I hope he can bring back the MB quality that we all know and love.
06/08, 9:00 AM
posted by:
jit
he will the bloke has a reputation forr these kind of things take chrysler an a example