Mercedes extends U.S. Luxury Sales Lead Over BMW
Mercedes-Benz topped Lexus and BMW in U.S. sales last month to widen its lead in this year’s luxury race after September sales
Mercedes-Benz topped Lexus and BMW in U.S. sales last month to widen its lead in this year’s luxury race after September sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.7 percent in September for a total of 25,571 compared to 25,389 vehicles sold in September 2016
BMW managed to post its best August sales figures yet in its over 100-year long history, with a 3.1 percent increase compared to 2016.
Lexus USA has reported 30,801 total sales for August 2017, a 4.1% decrease over last year, yet it managed to finish first in the U.S. car luxury sales
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According to a study by consulting firm Ernst & Young, quoted by the Manager Magazine, BMW also achieves the highest profit margins in a group comparison.
The BMW Group had its best July ever, with sales in the month totaling 180,726, a 0.4% increase year-on-year, 1,401,551 vehicles sold this year
The BMW Group managed to sell over 50,000 electrified vehicles so far in 2017, therefore becoming the third largest BEV/PHEV manufacturer in the world.
BMW said its earnings and sales rose in the second quarter, helped by demand in China. Net profit after minorities was 2.19 billion euros
Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 14.8 percent in July for a total of 21,965 compared to 25,777 vehicles sold in July 2016
Mercedes widened its global sales lead in the first half of the year. The Stuttgart-based automaker sold 1.14 million cars in the six months through June.
BMW Group sales achieved their best ever June, with sales in the month totaling 232,620, a 2.1% increase year-on-year. Best June ever