It's the beginning of the month, and by now I'm sure you all know what that means - it's time for, drum roll please, Mercedes' financial news.  Please, hold your applause.

First up is Mercedes-Benz of USA, who is reporting sales of 18,284 new vehicles for the month of November.  This brings MBUSA's year-to-date total sales to 192,877 units.

As has been the case in previous months, the M-Class continued to show strong momentum for the month of November with 2,980 units being sold - an increase of 27.5 percent over last year.  The R-Class gave MBUSA an added boost in the light truck category, selling 1,213 units in its second full month on the market.

In the passenger car segment, the C-Class was this month's big winner, selling 4,858 units.  Next up was the always-stable E-Class, coming in with 3,884 units being sold.

And finally, to round out this month's sales figures, we have to take note of the entire Mercedes' coupe lineup - current year-to-date sales have reached 21,304 in 2005, a 24 percent (4,142 units) increase over the same time last year.

Separately, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program posted November sales of 3,095 units, bringing the ytd total to 40,420.

For more fun-filled financial news, check out the full press release below.


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


Mercedes-Benz USA Records 18, 284 New Vehicle Sales in November

MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 1

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 18,284 new vehicles in November, bringing the year to-date total sales to 192,877.

In the luxury light truck segment, the M-Class continued its strong momentum in the market with 2,980 new vehicles, a 27.5 percent increase over November 2004. In addition, the R-Class Grand Sports Tourer recorded sales of 1,213 units in November, its second full month on the market since launching in mid-September, bringing total sales for Mercedes-Benz luxury light trucks to 4,317 new vehicles, including 124 G-Class. Mercedes-Benz luxury light truck sales have reached 2005 year-to-date sales of 33,360, an increase of 8,819 units or a 35.9 percent over year-to-date 2004.

Passenger cars sales totaled 13,967 new vehicles, with the C-Class leading the way at 4,858 units, followed by the popular E-Class with sales of 3,884. Coupes posted 21,304 year-to-date sales for 2005, which represents a 24 percent increase (4,142 units) over year-to-date 2004.

Separately, the Mercedes Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program reported November sales of 3,095 units, bringing the year-to date total to 40,420.

In 2004, MBUSA achieved its eleventh consecutive year of sales growth by setting the highest sales volume in its history with 221,610 new vehicle sales and expects to continue the momentum with another record year of sales in 2005. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com.