New models of Mercedes-Benz soon in India

Mercedes-Benz India will soon launch new models of its models. A senior official of the company confirmed the news but did not provide the details. Director, Sales and Marketing of MB India, Debashish Mitra said that the plans are on the way and the company any time can tell the dates. He added that Mercedes-Benz registered positive growth in July-December 2009. Mercedes-Benz E-class of passenger cars is in the process of being phased out. We are ready to welcome new Mercedes-Benz E-class, Mitra said, adding, the launch this new car is not far away. In 2008, MB sold 3625 cars, 240 units of trucks and 15 units of MB buses in India. Company officials said MB plans to increase headcount by 500 to 1,000 engineers at its R & D centre here in the next few years from the existing 200-250 people. MB today launched the Special Edition Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Bangalore. The company plans to produce only 60 units of this vehicle in order to maintain exclusivity, Mitra said. This car carries a price tag of Rs 30.10 lakh onwards Ex-showroom Bangalore, officials said. It may be recalled that Ford Fiesta and Hyundai i10 are very popular cars in India.

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