Mercedes Benz expects rise in commercial van sales
DaimlerChrysler AG has said it expects to sell some 255,000 Mercedes-Benz commercial vans in the second half of 2001, which is about 5% more than last year. "There will be a slight downturn in Western Europe, but that will be offset by growth elsewhere," said Rolf Bartke, head of vans operations for Mercedes Benz. "A plunge in demand like that of passenger cars in the U.S. can't be expected for commercial