FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Automaker Daimler AG says its
Mercedes-Benz luxury cars had a record year last year, boosted by new
models and stronger sales in its biggest market, the United States.
But the Stuttgart-based carmarker saw a sales decline in its home market, Germany.
Mercedes-Benz
sold 1.462 million cars last year worldwide, an increase of 10.7
percent. Sales in the U.S., the company’s largest single market, grew 14
percent to 312,534. Yet Germany was off 2.2 percent for the year.
Company
sales were boosted by the new versions of the E-class and S-Class
sedans. Sales of small cars such as the A-Class, B-Class and CLA coupe
jumped 64 percent.
The brand said Friday that it also had its best-ever December, with sales up 11.2 percent at 139,180.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Automaker Daimler AG says its
Mercedes-Benz luxury cars had a record year last year, boosted by new
models and stronger sales in its biggest market, the United States.
But the Stuttgart-based carmarker saw a sales decline in its home market, Germany.
Mercedes-Benz
sold 1.462 million cars last year worldwide, an increase of 10.7
percent. Sales in the U.S., the company’s largest single market, grew 14
percent to 312,534. Yet Germany was off 2.2 percent for the year.
Company
sales were boosted by the new versions of the E-class and S-Class
sedans. Sales of small cars such as the A-Class, B-Class and CLA coupe
jumped 64 percent.
The brand said Friday that it also had its best-ever December, with sales up 11.2 percent at 139,180.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.