Mercedes-Benz sales in Vietnam grow by 60 percent in H1
Mercedes-Benz Vietnam (MBV) reported a year-on-year growth of more than 60 percent in automobile sales during the first half of 2017, the best in 22 years of its presence in Vietnam.
Hanoi (VNA)– Mercedes-Benz Vietnam (MBV) reported a year-on-year growth of more than 60percent in automobile sales during the first half of 2017, the best in 22 yearsof its presence in Vietnam.
The firm sold atotal of 2,900 cars during the period in spite of the market fluctuation.
While manyautomakers are cutting prices for both affordable to luxury models sold inVietnam to boost demand, the MBV still enjoyed high sales even with its pricesranging from 1.34 billion – 14.45 billion VND.
The brand alsoappeared to not be much affected by elimination of Vietnam’s import tariff onASEAN-made vehicles in early 2018 following the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement(ATIGA).
According to theMBV, since the beginning of this year, the company has received over 100 ordersfor luxury model Mercedes-Maybach, with half of them delivered. Thenew-generation E-Class also saw a good sale with more than 600 units sold sinceits debut in late 2016.-VNA
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