Despite the worst recession the UK has seen in over 60 years, Mercedes-Benz managed to increase its market share in the 1.8 tonne – 3.5 tonne segment. The German automaker managed to get a market share of 14.96% and an increase of 3.4% in its five year market share due to the success of the Sprinter and Vito models.
The automaker did not stand immune to the sales drop and the recession, as Mercedes-Benz had 27% less new car sales than back in 2008. The brand sold 20,000 vans, which is not bad… (read more)