
BMW fended off a late-year surge by rival Mercedes-Benz
To win its first title as best-selling luxury brand in the United States.
Wholesale ElectronicsBMW said today that U.S. sales rose 15 percent to 26,834 in December, for an annual total of 247,907. Mercedes said its sales last month climbed 28 percent to 25,701,
Car Electronics pushing its tally for the year to 245,192.