Mercedes launches smaller line of luxury vehicles to compete with Mini

[JSpira]

The headline says it all:

Mercedes Plans Line of Small Luxury Vehicles to Compete with BMW’s Mini Brand

Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch a new line of smaller luxury vehicles, including an SUV, a four-meter van, and a two-door hatchback, in an attempt to compete with BMW’s Mini brand. The report first appeared in Focus magazine on Sunday.

The new vehicles would carry the Mercedes star and brand ...

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[ianbiz]

Smart cars didnt cut it?