| First, this writer is just rehashing an article in last week's Automotive News, part of which simply implied something that is not true. He, and that article, said that Mercedes-Benz was again cutting the price of the R Class. That is incorrect. They have simply brought out a 2 wheel drive version of the R350. The price of the R350 and R320CDI 4-Matic versions both increased.
Second, Mercedes-Benz continues to have year over year sales increases in the United States in the midst of even more luxury car competition. And, as was reported several issues ago in Automotive News, in the true luxury market (defined by Automotive News as $40,000 and up price range) Mercedes-Benz is the clear market leader in sales.
I am not a "mouthpiece" for Mercedes-Benz. They have made plenty of mistakes over the past ten years. But facts are facts. Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the U.S. are some of the most sought after, highly valued automotive franchises in the automotive industry. Smart business people like a Roger Penske do not throw money at "losers". |