Category Archives: News and Notes

2011 E Class Cabriolet

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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 Sprinter Sales

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Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is proud to announce extremely strong sales results for January 2010, our first official month of business for the Sprinter vehicle. The Sprinter launch has begun with much success. We are excited to report a final sales figure for January, 2010 of 436 units. Far exceeding the projected January sales target of 300.

 This is a great addition to the Mercedes-Benz line up of vehicles for us. Our dealership delivered 3 last month and had many conversations about the vans. It has been an up hill learning curve from my stand point, the vehicles have so many options and its a totally different clientele. The majority of these that are sold are not walk up and buy a Sprinter Van, it takes a little more cultivating. I look forward to many more successes as our clients become more aware of them.

Let me know if you have any questions or how I can assist you.


Mercedes sales up 45% for January 2010

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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%

Consumer Reports 2010 Brand Perception Survey

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For those who live by Consumer Reports here is a snipit of the 2010 Brand Perception Survey.

“Despite experiencing one of the most turbulent years ever in the automotive market, Chevrolet, Ford, and Subaru have benefited from a dramatic increase in overall brand perception among car owners. According to Consumer Reports 2010 Car Brand Perception Survey, all three saw at least a 30-point increase in their overall perception scores over last year’s scores.   Continue reading →

New VPC for Mercedes-Benz

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We are pleased to announce that Mercedes-Benz, USA began operations today in a new Vehicle Preparation Center (VPC ) in Brunswick, Georgia. The new Brunswick facility will replace the existing VPC facility in Jacksonville, Florida.

The new port-located facility will deliver improved efficiencies in the company’s inspection and vehicle preparation service. The VPC will process imported vehicles which are destined for dealerships throughout the Southern Region, and will be capable of accessory installation, full mechanical and body shop operations, and vehicle detailing in addition to distribution operations.

This purpose built, state-of-the-art facility was constructed from the ground-up to combine functional design and efficiency in an environmentally friendly facility which will be LEED certified. This investment in the future reiterates our commitment to the highest service levels for our customers and dealers.

RBM North December 2009 Record Month

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Well 2009 ended on a great note.  RBM North achieved a number of bests for the sales department.  Lets start with our best month ever.  122 total vehicles.  52 new cars and 70 pre-owned cars(a best).  Our internet department had their best month ever at 40 cars sold.  F&I smashed their previous best due to the great programs from Mercedes-Benz Finance.   

Salesmen of the month went to Andy Sayers with 19 total cars sold(a store best).  He also finished with salesmen of the the year.  Congrats to Andy.  I finished in third with a very respectable 15 total cars sold. 

Mercedes-Benz also reported their best month of the year with 20,025 new vehicles purchased and 5,098 CPO vehicles purchased. 

A number of great product offerings are in the works from Mercedes-Benz.  The debut of the new E Cabriolet is around the corner to the SLS AMG in late spring/early summer.  I look forward to what lies ahead in 2010.