New JD Power Study: Mercedes-Benz has most satisfied customers

Mercedes-Benz enjoys a higher level of customer satisfaction than any other automobile brand. This is confirmed by a large-scale survey conducted by the world-renowned J.D. Power and Associates Index on the satisfaction of car buyers. Mercedes-Benz took first place among all car brands in this study. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the CLK also headed their respective categories. This means that Mercedes-Benz drivers are the most satisfied motorists. Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Loyalty Incentives June 2010

Loyalty Accelerator 3 Payments

Now through June 30th, 2010, eligible M-Class, R-Class, S-Class, CL-Class, SL-Class, CLS-Class, GL-Class and G-Class customers with a First Class Lease or Walkaway Balloon Contract are eligible for 3 Loyalty Accelerator Credits in conjunction with the lease or finance of any New MY2009, MY2010, or MY2011 vehicle through Mercedes-Benz Financial between June 2, 2010 and June 30, 2010.

Loyalty Accelerator 5 Payments

Now through June 30th, 2010, eligible C-Class, E-Class, CLK-Class, and SLK-Class customers with a First Class Lease or Walkaway Balloon Contract are eligible for 5 Loyalty Accelerator Credits in conjunction with the lease or finance of any New MY2009, MY2010, or MY2011 vehicle through Mercedes-Benz Financial between June 2, 2010 and June 30, 2010.

2010 E-Class Sedan Loyalty Cash Program

All C-Class, E-Class, M-Class, R-Class, CLK-Class, SLK-Class, and CLS customers with an Active MBF First Class Lease, First Class Finance or Walkaway Balloon Account are eligible for: $2000 Loyalty Cash with the lease or finance of any new MY2010 E-Class Sedan through Mercedes-Benz Finance between June 2 and June 30, 2010.

E Class Safety – Setting the Standard

The evidence is now clear: drivers of Mercedes vehicles are safer on the road than drivers of other car brands. This is the result of a study of Mercedes accident research based on official, anonymous data samples from the Federal Office of Statistics. Having looked at 18,748 accidents resulting in personal injury during the period from 2003 to 2007, the study found that the risk of being seriously or fatally injured as the driver of a E-Class, is 10.4 percent lower than for comparable vehicles of other brands.

The study did not even allow for the fact that Mercedes-Benz vehicles are involved in accidents less frequently than the vehicles of other brands – primarily because, among other reasons, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to introduce ESP® across the board. The study of accident severity only took into account accidents resulting in personal injury. The criteria were initial registration from 2002 onwards, as well as a performance and weight class corresponding to the E?Class. Continue reading

Mercedes Safety-IIHS Top Picks

Both the C Class and the E Class have both achieved “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).  To qualify for this award the vehicles must have a score of “Good” in the following categories: front, side, roll over and rear crash protection.

In addition to the IIHS award, the C Class was also awarded five stars in the Euro NCAP (the European New Car Assessment Program), making it one of the Safest cars on the market.

Pricing for 2011 E Class Cabriolet Announced

Mercedes-Benz has released the pricing information for the upcoming E Class Cabriolet.  MBUSA followed the pricing structure seen at the launch of the E Sedan and Coupe.  The Cabriolet will not see a price increase over the outgoing CLK Cabriolet.

E350 Cabriolet base MSRP is $56850

E550 Cabriolet base MSRP is $64800.

Please contact me with any addtional questions or to place your order for the new E Cab. 


* Please note this price does not include the dealer destination fee.

2011 E Class Cabriolet

We are now placing orders for the new 2011 E Class Cabriolet. 

 

Production will start in April with a projected launch date in May.

Exterior and interior styling, option packaging and wheel offerings are largely based on the current E Coupe.  A few of the notable additions are as follows:

  • Black, blue, and dark beige soft tops
  • Standard AIRCAP wind deflector system
  • Available AIRSCARF neck-level heating with Premium 1 Package
  • Available 18″ AMG twin 5-spoke alloy wheels

 

Contact me for more information.

Mercedes sales up 45% for January 2010

BusinessWeek reported last week that Mercedes-Benz lead the US luxury auto sales in January with a 45% increase in sales over January 2009.  BMW reported a 7.6% increase followed by Lexus with 5.4%.  This is a great indicator the economy is turning around. 

The C Class (up 32%) and the E Class (up 116%) were our top selling sedans over January ’09.  Our SUV’s also showed great growth with the ML  up 42% followed by the GLK up 38%. 

2010 brings exciting new vehicles to our line up with the launch of the E Cabriolet, E Wagon, and the SLS. 

Other mentionable sales…
Cadillac down 1%
Lincoln up 16%
Acura down 9.2%
Infinity up 5.7%
Tata Motors (Jaguar and Land Rover) down 2.6%