Mercedes looks forward after 9 years of growth
Mercedes-Benz has recorded its ninth successive year of growth to remain the leader in the luxury brand category.
It reported growth of 1.3 per cent to a deliver 2,339,562 units worldwide. Sales increased in all three of its main markets – China, Germany and the USA.
Ola Källenius, chairman of the board of management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, said: “The ninth consecutive record year underscores once more the strong demand for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even amidst far-reaching changes in the mobility landscape.
“In addition, Mercedes-Benz continues to be clearly the number one in the luxury market – this proves how valuable our brand is. 2019 was a year of great challenges for the automotive industry. The next two years will also be characterised more than ever by the transformation of our industry.
“In this challenging environment, we intend to further increase our unit sales and set the course for long-term competitiveness. With investments in new technologies and profitable sales growth, we are paving the way for Mercedes-Benz to lead the global luxury market as a pioneer of sustainable luxury also in an era of CO2-neutral mobility,” Källenius said.
