Mercedes-Benz India s H1 sales up 8.7%

Mumbai July 7 (IANS) Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz India on Friday reported that its half-yearly (H1) sales grew by 8.7 per cent.

According to the company its sales increased to 7 171 units during January-June 2017 from 6 597 units sold in the January-June 2016 period.

The company s sales during the second quarter of the calendar year increased to 18 per cent to 3 521 units.

"The demand for the Long Wheelbase E-Class in particular has contributed immensely to our volumes " said Roland Folger Managing Director and CEO Mercedes-Benz India.

"With some of the most awaited products in the pipeline for the remaining two quarters coupled with the market availability of the long wheelbase E 220 d and the new GLA the remaining two quarters will be exciting for the customers and the brand."

--IANS
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