VWG reports global November growth

The Volkswagen Group recorded a 5.1% rise in global sales in November compared to the same month last year, delivering 988,800 vehicles to customers.

The Group grew its market share in all key regions, including China, it’s largest single market. Significant growth was also recorded in Europe (6.4%) and the regions of North and South America.

Dr. Christian Dahlheim, head of Volkswagen Group sales, said: “In November, the brands of the Volkswagen Group once again showed strong delivery performance. For the period from January to November, we exceeded the prior-year level for the first time this year, despite considerable adverse effects from the markets. We are confident that we will bring 2019 to a successful close.”

In Europe, 375,500 vehicles were delivered, while in the North America region sales of 83,800 vehicles marked rise of 5.7%. Growth was 13.7% in America, while sales fell 2.9% in Canada and 10.5% in America.

In South America, the Group succeeded in boosting deliveries despite a fall in the overall market and therefore significantly expanded its market share. Customers took delivery of a total of 51,700 vehicles, 2.9%t more than in November 2018.

In the Asia-Pacific region, the Volkswagen Group also grew deliveries despite declines in overall markets. 447,600 vehicles were delivered, representing a rise of 4.9% compared with November 2018. This positive development was driven by China. In a shrinking overall market, deliveries once again grew markedly by 5.1% to 419,700 vehicles.