The Volkswagen group increased vehicle deliveries 8.9% to 4.45m in the first half of 2012. June deliveries were up 11% to 798,500.
“Deliveries developed very well in the first half of the year. But that is by no means cause for euphoria. The economic situation, particularly in western Europe, remains tense and difficult”, sales chief Christian Klingler said. “We remain on track and are entering the second half year, which will be altogether more challenging, with confidence.”
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Group half year sales rose 1.8% to 1.93m in Europe. Western Europe volume (excluding Germany), was off 5.7% to 1.01m but central and eastern Europe sales rose 27.3% to 322,900. German sales were up 4.4% to 606,100 units.
Unit sales in North America were up 22.1% to 389,800 as US sales rose 30.4% to 211,000. South America volume was up 3.1% to 469,500.
Asia-Pacific sales rose 17.6% to 1.48m with China up 17.5% to 1.3m. Indian sales rose 10.4% to 60,900.
The Volkswagen car sales were up 10.2% to 2.79m while sales rose 12.3% to 733,200.
Skoda sales rose 8.4% to 493,000 but Seat volume dipped 12.4% to 163,300.
Commercial vehicle sales were up 3.7% to 270,000.
