Make / Model Search
News - Market InsightMarket Insight: Mercedes rides high in marketG force: Mercedes now has a formidable line-up of G-branded SUVs, led by the GLC which racked up almost 4500 sales in Australia last year – second only to the bestselling C-Class. Mercedes takes global, local prestige sales crown amid boom for top German brands16 Jan 2017 By TERRY MARTIN - MERCEDES-BENZ has moved to the top of the prestige motor market worldwide for the first time in more than a decade and consolidated its stronghold in Australia as buyers flocked to all three leading German brands – BMW and Audi included – last year. - Both Mercedes and BMW broke through the two-million-unit ceiling for the first time last year, but it was the Stuttgart-based car-maker which finished the year in front with 2,083,888 sales (excluding vans and trucks and not including other brands in its stable), while its Bavarian arch-rival managed a still-impressive 2,003,359 new deliveries. Click here for full story: Market Insight: Mercedes rides high in market  Read more9th of January 2017  VFACTS: High-end sportscar sales surgeAussies spend plenty buying ultra-lux sportscars and exotics9th of November 2016  Mercedes-EQ to thrive in AustraliaBeyond 10,000 Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles tipped to sell annually by 20258th of September 2016  Audi progress hindered by dieselgate stop-saleEmissions issue has had an impact on Audi sales but more models are on the way26th of July 2016  Benz charges towards global number one rankingBMW and Audi lift in first half but Mercedes-Benz streaks ahead in global sales22nd of July 2016  5 Series and X3 not under-performing: BMW bossBMW Australia happy with SUV growth at expense of sedans4th of May 2016  Benz on track for top-10 finishMercedes likely to hit 40,000 sales but top-10 placing not a priority13th of April 2016  Mercedes on target for number oneBenz leads rival BMW in global luxury car sales race for first time in 11 years22nd of March 2016  Benz plans bigger sales gap from rivalsMercedes says it will extend market lead ahead of key competitors BMW and Audi6th of January 2016  VFACTS: Audi closes on BMWMercedes is luxury car king again, but the battle for second place is getting hotter1st of January 1970 |
Click to shareMarket Insight articlesResearch Market Insight Motor industry news GoAutoNews is Australia’s number one automotive industry journal covering the latest news, future and new model releases, market trends, industry personnel movements, and international events. |
Connect with us
Facebook Twitter Instagram