From Volkswagen to Audi, Comprehensive Growth... VW Group Sold 9.24 Million Units Last Year

Double-Digit Growth in Europe and North America
1.6% Increase in the Chinese Market
Electric Vehicle Share at 12.5%... Up 1.3%P Year-on-Year

Volkswagen Group sold a total of 9.24 million vehicles last year, showing double-digit growth compared to the previous year. This was due to strong sales in Europe and North America, as well as a significant increase in electric vehicle sales.

On the 15th, Volkswagen Group announced that it delivered a total of 9,239,500 vehicles last year, an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year.

In particular, growth in Europe and North America was effective. Sales increased by 19.7% and 17.9% respectively compared to the previous year. In Europe, electric vehicle sales surged, recording 472,400 units, a 34.2% increase from the previous year. The proportion of electric vehicles in total sales rose by 1.3 percentage points to 12.5%. Sales in China, the group's largest single market, were recorded at 3,236,100 units, a 1.6% increase compared to the previous year.

By brand, the truck division 'MAN' showed the steepest growth, selling a total of 115,700 units, a 37.1% increase compared to the previous year. On the other hand, 'Volkswagen Truck & Bus' sold only 37,100 units, a 31.3% decrease compared to the previous year.

In the passenger car segment, 'SEAT and CUPRA' had the highest sales growth rate at 34.6%, with sales of 519,200 units. However, the absolute sales volume was highest for Volkswagen passenger cars at 4,866,800 units, a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year. This was followed by Audi with 1,895,200 units (+17.4%), ?koda with 866,800 units (+18.5%), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with 409,400 units (+24.6%), and Porsche with 320,200 units (+3.3%). Lamborghini and Bentley sold 23,700 units, a 3.0% decrease compared to the same period last year.

Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen Group, said, "It is positive that all of the group's major brands and all regions are growing," adding, "As a result of the group's resolute push for change, we sold more electric vehicles and strengthened our position by introducing several attractive new models."

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