Mercedes U.S. February sales up 21.7%
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CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz USA said Thursday that U.S. auto sales rose 21.7% in February to a record 19,679 vehicles, on strong sales across its brands. Sales of the C-Class model rose 17% over the same month a year ago, while the flagship S-Class increased sales by 20.3%. The company's M-Class SUV posted a 77% increase. In the van category, Mercedes-Benz's Sprinter sales were up nearly 17%.