Mercedes-Benz triples sales in January

Mercedes-Benz Romania, the local representative of Mitsubishi Fuso utility vehicles, and Daimler and Chrysler group’s brands, sold 534 units in total in January, up 189% on the same period last year. Last year’s accelerated growth rate is expected to continue in 2008, as well. “For 2008, we plan to increase sales by over 50%, to 12,000 units, an increase that will primarily be encouraged by the commercial vehicles segment. As for cars, we expect this sector to register a 30% increase,” said Michael Grewe, CEO and president of Mercedes-Benz Romania. Mercedes-Benz sold 155 cars, up 109% against the same time last year, while commercial vehicles registered a 315% increase, to 307 units. Mercedes Benz cars are expected to sell 3,300 units this year, up by almost 40% against 2007.