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German carmaker Mercedes Benz solidified its pole position among premium brands in Australia after posting a 2.5 percent increase in sales for 2009 over 2008, meaning a total of 19,000 vehicles sold in the country. This while the entire Australian automotive sector decreased by 7.4 percent. <\/p>\n