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Mercedes enjoys record UK market share in April

4th May 2012

A growing number of drivers could be requiring Mercedes spare parts in future as the company increases its popularity in the UK.

The German carmaker has announced that it achieved a record market share in the UK this April, with 6,646 new cars registered according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

This gave the company a market share of 4.7 per cent for the month - its biggest ever for April and up 19.5 per cent on the same month last year.

Marcus Breitschwerdt, president and chief executive of Mercedes-Benz UK, said the figures show that "compared with our competition, more people are choosing to own a new Mercedes-Benz than ever...

BMW and Hyundai in talks over joint engine development

4th May 2012

Deal between the two manufacturers could see them collaborate on engine development and production

Drivers of luxury cars more likely to crash

4th May 2012

Insurance claims figures show Porsche drivers most likely to have accidents

Jaguar to build new F-Type in UK

4th May 2012

The new sports car is being billed as the successor to the E-Type

Vauxhall: Ampera will boost electric car uptake in UK

3rd May 2012

The new Ampera will outsell all other electric vehicles currently out in the UK, says Vauxhall