Volkswagen's sales rise 1.1% in June

SAO PAULO-the Volkswagen recorded worldwide record sales to surpass for the first time the mark of 3 million cars sold in the first half. Between January and June, the German automaker sold 3.07 million units, up 3.8% over the same period last year. According to market announcement, the good numbers are due to its performance in China. The Asian power responded by selling almost 1.4 million units.
"China has become our largest and most important market. To meet this demand, we are involved in a substantial expansion of capacity in China in conjunction with our Chinese partner FAW Volkswagen, "said the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Volkswagen, Martin Winterkorm.
South America, in turn, bought 317.3 thousand vehicles, decline of 21.1% compared to the same period last year. In Brazil, which absorbed 255.7 million cars Volkswagen, the retraction was slightly smaller, 16.7% in comparison with the same half of 2013.
In North America were acquired 282.6 thousand units, fall of 8.7% compared to the first half of last year. Of this total, 179.1 million vehicles were sold in the United States, where the decline was even greater, 13.4% in comparison with the first six months of 2013.
The European market had absorbed 864.1 thousand cars of Volkswagen, representing growth of 2.4%. Already sales in Asia-Pacific increased by 16.8% to 1.5 million units.