Mercedes-Benz Canada reports best September ever as well as its best third
quarter ever

TORONTO, Oct 1 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada today reported its best September sales results ever with a record-breaking total of 2,601 Mercedes-Benz and smart units retailed throughout the month. This propels year-to-date sales for the group to 23,326 vehicles at the conclusion of the third quarter of 2010. In addition, with 7,430 vehicles sold throughout the last three months, Mercedes-Benz Canada also surpassed another previous milestone and reported its best third quarter sales results ever.

A total of 2,295 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and luxury light trucks were retailed throughout the month, which represents the best September ever for the brand. With 20,783 vehicles delivered year-to-date, combined passenger car and luxury light truck sales are ahead 15.6% or 3,101 units.

smart reported that a total of 143 units were delivered in September. In total, the smart brand has retailed 1,615 vehicles in 2010. 

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter sales reported its best month ever with a total of 163 units delivered throughout September.

Mercedes-Benz Pre-owned sales also reported its best September ever with a total of 1,086 vehicles delivered for the month. This represents an increase of 36.1% or 288 units compared to September 2009, and overall growth of 28.6% or 1,776 vehicles for national Pre-owned sales year-to-date. 

"At the conclusion of the third quarter, I am extremely pleased to report that we have sustained our record-breaking momentum," said Marcus Breitschwerdt, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "Our 2011 model year vehicles continue to arrive in showrooms across Canada, and this replenished inventory of fascinating cars and light trucks combined with the unrelenting commitment of our team of professionals leaves us very well-positioned in the luxury segment as we enter the last quarter of the year."

About Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of the four brands within the Mercedes-Benz Group in Canada: Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG, and Maybach.  Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,250 people in 19 locations across Canada.  Through a nationwide network of 14 Mercedes-Benz owned retail operations and 39 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 26,942 vehicles in 2009, the best year ever reported for Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

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