Sales for period January to June 2012 though challenging proved to be positive for Volkswagen Group. The company recorded a 8.9% increase in sales during first half of this year as they delivered 4.45 million vehicles worldwide. Speaking of June exclusively, the company recorded an 11.0% increase in sales. Sales stood at 798,500 as against 719,400 during June 2011.
These sales figures come at a time with other auto makers are reeling under difficult economic situation across European countries. Company targets are on track and though the second half of the year will be more challenging the company is confident of their performance.
Group half yearly sales increased 1.8% to 1.93 million in Europe while in Western Europe sales were down however in Central and Eastern Europe sales increased 27.3% to 322,900 units. Sales across Germany too were up 4.4% as the company delivered 606,100 units. Where Asia Pacific markets were concerned, both China and India saw increased sales. Sales in China were up 17.5% with 1.48 million vehicles sold while in India 60,900 vehicles were sold resulting in a 10.4% increase in sales.
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