Numbers don’t lie, and Mercedes-Benz’s numbers are simply astounding. The German automaker carried the momentum of its record-setting first three quarters of the year into October, delivering a total of 109,632 units for the month. That represents a 6-percent improvement over October 2011 figures. In addition, the company’s year-to-date sales are now at 1,074,558 vehicles, which is a 5.1-percent improvement over the same ten-month period last year.
"With our sales record in October we have started successfully into the fourth quarter," said Mercedes-Benz Cars Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing Dr. Joachim Schmidt. "Our new models, spearheaded by the new A-Class and B-Class, are giving us significant tailwind. We are expecting a new worldwide sales record for the full year as well. In our currently largest market, the U.S., we are on record course with high growth rates and can thus again secure our market leadership since the beginning of the year."
The company also got consistent growth in the German market, in China, and even in Russia and Japan. In addition, Mercedes-Benz continues to solidify its bid to become the biggest-selling premium automotive brand in the US this year.
Figuring in other brands (smart, Maybach), total October sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division amounted to 118,609, up 6.2 percent from the same month in 2011.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL is the German automaker’s contender in the luxury SUV segment, and it would seem that the refreshed model for the sleek vehicle this year did not disappoint. This is evidenced by the GL’s citation as Motor Trend magazine’s SUV of the Year.
SUVs are still popular vehicle options for many prospective drivers and switchers, and as such, the competition within the segment is still quite strong. Still, Mercedes-Benz was able to field an option held in high regard.
To determine which would be the proud recipient of the award, Motor Trend took all the 2013 model year SUVs and rated them according to several criteria: engineering excellence, design advancement, efficiency, value, safety, and performance of intended function. These criteria ensured that there was a level playing field, as the SUV category covers a broad spectrum of segments, from the lighter crossovers to the big full-size SUVs.
The field was narrowed down to 11 contenders, and then further cut down to three—until the Mercedes-Benz GL eventually came out on top, giving it the distinction of being the best in its class.
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