Mercedes Benz Rules Down Under

German carmaker Mercedes Benz solidified its pole position among premium brands in Australia after posting a 2.5 percent increase in sales for 2009 over 2008, meaning a total of 19,000 vehicles sold in the country. This while the entire Australian automotive sector decreased by 7.4 percent.

"A combination of a strong and vigorous dealer network, comprehensive market management, and customer first retail actions has again shown the strength of the German luxury brand in what … (read more)