http://www.motortrader.com.my/NUS/articles/article_1888/page_m.asp
E-Class continues to sell well even though this is the final year for the current generation.
C-Class is the company's top seller.Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has bucked market trends to register a modest 3.5% sales growth within its passenger car segment for Q1 of 2009, with 908 units delivered.
The C-Class posted a 124% sales growth in Q1 with 420 units delivered and part of its growth came from the addition of the C230 Avantgarde version in June 2008. The smaller B-Class also achieved impressive sales with more than 90 units sold in Q1, up by 60% compared to Q1 in 2008. 300 units of the E-Class, in its final year for the current generation, were delivered. Meanwhile, the company’s flagship, the S-Class, remained one of the top choices in the luxury segment with more than 70 units sold in the first quarter.
According to Peter Honegg, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, despite the ongoing financial crisis, several Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s passenger car models have performed better than expectations resulting in the company’s first quarter sales growth.
“I am delighted with the performance in view of the economic challenges we are facing currently. Demand for our C-Class and B-Class cars has been very encouraging while customers have maintained a strong interest in the rest of our fleet. This performance is definitely encouraging for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia as it is the perfect antidote during these gloomy market conditions. Our sales achievement bears testament to the exceptional quality of our cars in spite of the lower consumer sentiment and conservative spending patterns. We must acknowledge the robust efforts and commitment of our dealer networks to deliver unparalleled service to our customers.”
With the newly-appointed Prime Minister and his government’s active engagement in introducing stimulus packages, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is hopeful the local economy will be revitalised, Mr Honegg said.
“These positive measures should gradually result in regaining consumer confidence and spur spending again. With the government impetus to stimulate the economy, we are confident the automotive segment should pick up in the months ahead,” he added.
On the global front, Mercedes-Benz Cars division delivered a total of 244,800 units of Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach brand vehicles to customers from January to March 2009 (2008: 318,700). However, month-on-month sales to date in 2009 showed a steady increase; sales in March 2009 were 110,400 units compared to 72,200 units and 62,200 units in February and January 2009, respectively.
MF's Comment: Not everyone in Malaysia is affected by this global economic downturn, if you look at this Report. Maybe the country's wealth is not properly distributed except to the selected few, I dont know? As we go around the country, we can see the hardship faced especially the townfolks. Though the prices of oil is controlled, but the essential needs of the prople must be under controlled as well. Prices of these items is getting higher and its not coming down. Those in business will greatly benefit, whatever the world conditions may be in....
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