Who would have ever thought that a luxury automaker would be the leader in reducing costs and passing the savings on to the consumer? That’s exactly what Mercedes-Benz accomplished last year.
After a 12-percent decrease in cost during the 2006 sales season, Mercedes has continued its trend with another 10-percent decrease in 2007. According to Rainer Schmueckle, Mercedes Chief Operating Officer, the German-based automaker is striving to achieve another 10-to-15 percent cost-efficiency increase over the next three years combined. Following are some questions you might have about this topic and the answers to help keep you informed.
How does a car company measure the cost-efficiency of a vehicle?
Mercedes-Benz bases its findings on several factors that go into making one of its luxury vehicles, including the following:
• The number of production hours needed to create and complete each vehicle
• The costs of the raw materials the company needs to purchase to make the vehicles
How does Mercedes-Benz plan to achieve an even larger increase in its cost efficiency?
The company has several plans for continuing to reduce the cost needed for its production. Some of those plans include the following:
• Better purchasing practices over the next few years
• Increased use of modular systems, meaning that the company will use fewer separate parts for the engine, air conditioning and other elements of the vehicle
• Possibly opening an east European plant to increase production of the A-Class and B-Class lines of compact vehicles.
This is just one more way that Mercedes-Benz is looking out for its customers. Visit your local dealer and see what great deals are available for your dream car today!
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