Daimler sees 3% increase in sales in first quarter due to success of Maybach model

U.S., April 16 -- The automotive manufacturer, Daimler, has revealed a 3% rise in sales during the first quarter as it bucks the trend of a significant downturn in the largest car market in the world, according to Reuters.

Due to the increased interest in ultra-luxury vehicles such as the Mercedes S-Class Maybach, Daimler's China chief, Hubertus Troska, revealed that demand is over 600 models every month.

"The Maybach it is still going excellent. Demand is more than 600 a month," Troska commented.

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