Daimler AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. By unit sales, it is the thirteenth-largest car manufacturer and second-largest truck manufacturer in the world. Below is a table showing, my model, the number of vehicle Daimler sold in the US for calendar year 2012. Model Units Sold Percentage B-Class 29
Introduced to the US market in 2008, Smart Automobile is an automotive branch of Daimler AG that specializes in manufacturing micro-cars. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2008 24,622 2009 14,595 -40.72% 2010 5,927 -59.39% 2011 5,208 -12.13% 2012 10,009 92.19% Chart:
Below is a table showing the yearly sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the US. Other than the two recession years, M-B has shown a steady growth. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2003 218,717 2004 221,610 1.32% 2005 224,421 1.27% 2006 248,080 10.54% 2007 253,433 2.16% 2008 225,128 -11.17% 2009 190,604
2013 YTD Automotive Highlights Mfgr. highest volume – June GM 264,843 Mfgr. highest volume – 6 mos. GM 1,420,346 Mfgr. gained the most volume – June Ford 27,713 Mfgr. gained the most volume – 6 mos. Ford 149,353 Mfgr. lost the most volume – June Volvo (429)
Table sorted by year-to-date sales of Vehicles in the United Sates in 2013 June 2013 June 2012 % change 6 mos. 2013 6 mos. 2012 % change Buick 18,078 18,851 -4% 100,837 90,198 12% Cadillac 13,929 12,124 15% 83,679 62,812 33% Chevrolet 193,460 180,098 7% 1,015,134 961,662 6% GMC
Top selling light vehicles June 6 mos. 1 Ford F series 68,009 Ford F series 367,486 2 Chevrolet Silverado 43,259 Chevrolet Silverado 242,586 3 Toyota Camry 35,870 Toyota Camry 207,626 4 Chevrolet Cruze 32,871 Honda Accord 186,860 5 Honda Accord 31,677
Winners and Losers % change in sales among major brands from June 2012 Winners June Winners 6 mos. Losers June Losers 6 mos. 1 Jaguar 59% 1 Cadillac 33% 1 Scion -25% 1 Lincoln -9% 2 Subaru 42% 2 Porsche 30% 2 Smart -23% 2 Mitsubishi -7% 3 BMW division
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2013 Vehicle Valuation Manual –Title Ad Valorem Tax Fair Market Value is the value listed in the Department of Revenue assessment manual minus trade-in for dealer sales. If not listed in the assessment manual, use the greater of the value from the bill of sale or the “clean retail”
Actual Cash Value v. Replacement Cost There are several different methods by which your insurance company may calculate the amount it will pay you for a loss. Payment based on the replacement cost of damaged or stolen property is usually the most favorable figure from your point of view, because
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The 2014 Chevrolet SS sedan will start at $44,470, including the $995 destination fee. It’s an expensive performance car alright, but for the family man who refuses to give up his horsepower, it’s the cheapest option you’ve got. At this price, the 2014 Chevy SS is about $5,000 cheaper than
The increased supply of rough units, combined with the lack of quality used trucks at auction, has pushed the overall market downward for Medium Duty Trucks. However, all three segments for Heavy Duty Trucks are showing better retention levels in the past several months. Recreational Vehicles are hitting their stride
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State-by-State Minimum Requirements Bodily Injury per person/ Per accident / Property Damage First number: Bodily injury liability maximum for one person injured in an accident. Second number: Bodily injury liability maximum for all injuries in one accident. Third number: Property damage liability maximum for one accident. Alaska 50/100/25 Alabama 25/50/25 Arkansas 25/50/25 Arizona
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