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@Nio: NIO Launches First Autonomous Driving Model ET7000179

On January 9, 2021, NIO Day 2020 was held in Chengdu. NIO launched its first autonomous driving model, the NIO ET7, a smart electric flagship sedan. The ET7 has a pre-subsidy price from RMB 448,000 or RMB 378,000 with BaaS (Battery as a Service). The ET7 features NIO’s latest NAD (NIO Autonomous Driving) technology, including… Continue reading @Nio: NIO Launches First Autonomous Driving Model ET7000179

Mercedes-Benz Cars triples global sales of xEVs and meets the European CO2 targets for passenger cars in 2020

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Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans delivered a total of 2,528,349 vehicles Mercedes-Benz Cars sold more than 160,000 plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles (xEVs) xEV share of Mercedes-Benz Cars increased to 7.4% China sales of Mercedes-Benz increased by 11.7% to a new record of 774,382 units New S-Class in high demand: More than 40,000 orders already received worldwide Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz is accelerating its journey towards CO2 neutrality. Significant progress was made in 2020, with a steep increase in xEV deliveries: More than 160,000 plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles were sold by Mercedes-Benz Cars worldwide (+228.8%), including about 87,000 units in the fourth quarter.
“We more than tripled sales of our plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars. Demand for these vehicles increased sharply, especially towards the end of the year. Our internal forecasts for 2020 indicate that we will have achieved the European CO2 targets for passenger cars last year. We will continue to push forward with our ’Electric first’ strategy and the further expansion of our electric model initiative. Based on our current knowledge, we expect to meet the CO2 targets in Europe again in 2021,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG.
At Mercedes-Benz Cars, the xEV share increased from 2% in 2019 to 7.4% last year. Sales of plug-in hybrids almost quadrupled to more than 115,000 units. Approximately 20,000 EQC (combined electrical consumption: 21.5 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)* were handed over to customers worldwide. The EQV (combined electrical consumption: 26.4 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)* achieved sales of about 1,700 vehicles. Deliveries of the all-electric smart models totalled approximately 27,000 units, a strong double-digit increase (+45.6%) compared with the previous sales record in 2019 (18,400 units).
2021 stands above all for the acceleration of electrification at Mercedes-Benz Cars. A total of four new Mercedes-EQ models will be presented: the EQA, EQB, EQE and EQS. The Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid family, currently consisting of more than 20 model variants, will be renewed with electrified derivatives of the C-Class and the S-Class. For 2021, Mercedes-Benz Cars expects to increase the xEV share to approximately 13%.
Mercedes-Benz achieves strong passenger car sales performance in challenging year
Despite the major challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercedes-Benz delivered more than two million cars for the fifth consecutive year. Through advanced digitization in sales and service, Mercedes-Benz was able to respond to the rapidly changing situation and the various regulatory requirements during the pandemic. With sales of 2,164,187 units (-7.5%), Mercedes-Benz maintained its leading global position compared with its core competitors.
“2020 placed great demands on us as a society. For Mercedes-Benz, the safety and health of our customers is our top priority. Dealerships and sales partners were able to meet the diverse customer requirements with creative, digital and contactless customer advice. We are delighted that our models continue to be so popular in these challenging times. The new S-Class in particular is inspiring and fascinating, as can already be seen from the high number of more than 40,000 orders worldwide,” said Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes‑Benz AG responsible for Marketing and Sales.
Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales by regions and markets
Mercedes-Benz benefited from the ongoing recovery in many markets in the second half of the year. 1,024,315 units were sold in the Asia-Pacific region (+4.7%). The main sales driver was China, with an unprecedented recovery: due to a double-digit growth of 11.7%, a new sales record with 774,382 units was achieved. In the Europe region, the brand delivered 784,183 passenger cars last year (-16.4%), while in Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold a total of 286,108 cars (‑10.1%). Sales in the North America region totalled 317,592 units (-14.7%). Mercedes-Benz delivered 274,916 cars in the USA last year (-13.0%). Overall, the largest markets for Mercedes-Benz were China, Germany and the USA, followed by Great Britain and South Korea.
Sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars
Last year, the S-Class was again the best-selling luxury sedan worldwide with about 60,000 units (-17.2%). The new S‑Class, presented by Mercedes-Benz in September, met with a very strong positive customer response: More than 40,000 orders have been received worldwide, already exceeding the order intake after the sales start of its predecessor. A total of approximately 691,000 compact cars (A-Class, A-Class Saloon, B-Class, CLA Coupé, CLA Shooting Brake, GLA and GLB) were delivered worldwide (+3.6%). Sales of SUVs (GLA, GLB, GLC, GLC Coupé, EQC, GLE, GLE Coupé, GLS and G-Class) were about 885,000 vehicles (+12.9%). The GLE (+32.3%) and GLS (+21.1%) in particular enjoyed high customer demand. The best-selling model of Mercedes-Benz was the GLC with approximately 320,000 units.
The Mercedes-AMG sports and high-performance brand sold 125,129 vehicles worldwide (-5.3%). A new sales record and a growth of 1.5% was achieved in the USA, the brand’s largest market. Furthermore, a new record was also achieved in the important growth market of China (+32.3%). The USA, Germany, China, Japan and Australia were AMG’s largest markets.
A total of 38,391 vehicles of the smart brand were handed over to customers (-67.1%). The largest market for smart was Germany: There, strong demand for all-electric models was significantly boosted by the German government subsidy, which led to doubled electric smart deliveries (+104.9%).
Mercedes-Benz Vans sales for commercial use
Despite COVID-19 related lockdowns in several countries, in the fourth quarter Mercedes-Benz Vans was able to match the high level of the prior-year period with sales of its commercial models: 103,892 Sprinter vans, Vitos, Vito Tourers and Citans were sold in that period. 325.771 Sprinter vans, Vitos, Vito Tourers and Citans were sold in the full year, down by 8.9% compared with 2019. At the same time, the launch of the eVito in additional markets and the market launch of the eSprinter more than tripled sales of electric vehicles.
“We are entering the new year with confidence, as we achieved very strong sales figures in the last two quarters. However, due to the global pandemic and numerous lockdowns, we saw a decrease in sales of our vans. Our electric vans are making a positive contribution to unit sales. We delivered a total of almost 6,200 electric vans worldwide. In Europe, we are the market leader in the segments of electric mid-size and large vans, each with a market share of more than one third,” said Marcus Breitschwerdt, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans.
Overview of retail sales by Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans
Q4 2020
Change in %
Jan. – Dec. 2020
Change in %
Mercedes-Benz*
615,328
+0.2
2,164,187
-7.5
smart
16,385
-43.5
38,391
-67.1
Mercedes-Benz Cars
631,713
-1.8
2,202,578
-10.3
Mercedes-Benz Vans (commercial models)
103,892
+1.7
325,771
-8.9
Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans**
735,605
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2,528,349
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Car unit sales by the Mercedes-Benz brand in the regions/markets
Europe
236,599
-3.6
784,183
-16.4
– thereof Germany
95,265
+6.3
286,108
-10.1
Asia-Pacific
277,712
+12.6
1,024,315
+4.7
– thereof China
204,684
+22.2
774,382
+11.7
North America
89,195
-16.7
317,592
-14.7
– thereof USA
78,078
-15.0
274,916
-13.0
*Including the V-Class and the X-Class
**The retail unit sales of the Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans divisions were presented together for the first time in the press release on unit sales in the first quarter of 2020, so there is no comparative period.

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Tel: +49 160 8621488

Christopher R. Springer

Global Business Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales & After Sales

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Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans Retail-Absatz in 2020 // Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans retail sales in 2020

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Marcus Breitschwerdt, Leiter Mercedes-Benz Vans // Marcus Breitschwerdt, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class, plug-in hybrid, 2020, outdoor, driving shot, exterior: onyx black

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Elektrisches Produktportfolio von Mercedes-Benz Vans (v. l. n. r. EQV (Stromverbrauch kombiniert: 26,4 – 26,3 kWh/100 km; CO2-Emissionen kombiniert: 0 g/km), eSprinter, eVito) // Electric product portfolio from Mercedes-Benz Vans (from left to right: EQV (combined power consumption: 26.4 – 26.3 kWh/100 km; CO2 combined emissions: 0 g/km), eSprinter, eVito)

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@Nissan: Nissan Group reports fourth-quarter 2020 and 2020 calendar year U.S. sales000173

January 5, 2021 2020 2019 % chg Total Fourth-Quarter (October-December) 2020 sales (units) 243,133 301,291 -19.3 Nissan Division sales 222,651 271,517 -18.0 INFINITI sales* 20,482 29,774 -31.2 Calendar Year Total sales (units) 899,217 1,345,681 -33.2 Nissan Division sales 819,715 1,227,973 -33.2 INFINITI sales* 79,502 117,708 -32.5 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Group reports fourth-quarter 2020 and 2020 calendar year U.S. sales000173

@niche: Workhorse: Moving Beyond the USPS in Last Mile EV Delivery000439

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@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Reports 2020 Sales of 325,915 Vehicles

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q4 2020 sales of 78,078 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q4 sales of 17,228, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 95,306 vehicles for the quarter, a decrease of 8.9% over the comparable period last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 274,916 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Reports 2020 Sales of 325,915 Vehicles

@Ford: Ford Motor Company Announces Details for Fourth-Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions,… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Announces Details for Fourth-Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

@GM: To Advance Zero-Emissions Future, GM Invites ‘Everybody In’ January 8, 2021

– Campaign showcases the range, performance and flexibility of GM’s Ultium platform that will power the company’s new portfolio of 30 electric vehicles, which begin launching this year – Brand identity evolves as part of new campaign to reflect GM’s progressive company vision DETROIT, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors is debuting a new… Continue reading @GM: To Advance Zero-Emissions Future, GM Invites ‘Everybody In’ January 8, 2021

@VW Group: The Golf once again the favorite car of Germans and Europeans in 2020

It’s full speed ahead for the icon of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, the Golf, since all eight derivatives were made available in the fall of 2020. Last year it was once again the top-selling car in Europe with around 312,000 deliveries The Wolfsburg figurehead was once again the top-selling car in Germany last year,… Continue reading @VW Group: The Golf once again the favorite car of Germans and Europeans in 2020

@VW Group: Volkswagen AG donates €10 million for European environmental projects under agreement with European Investment Bank

Volkswagen AG is donating €10 million for European sustainability projects under an agreement entered into with the European Investment Bank (EIB). A decisive criterion in the selection of the projects was their proven experience in major environmental protection measures. The future of sustainable mobility was a further key factor. The donations are being made under… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen AG donates €10 million for European environmental projects under agreement with European Investment Bank

German FAZ: Mercedes creates the emission targets of the EU000726

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