BMW Group achieves new sales record in China in January
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German automaker BMW Group announced on Friday that its sales in China achieved double-digit growth in January, hitting a new record.
A total of 51,345 units of the premium brands BMW and Mini have been delivered to Chinese customers, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.2 percent.
It is the first time the Bavarian automobile company delivered more than 50,000 units in a single month in China, the largest market in Asia for BMW Group, the announcement said.
In January 2017, a total of 163,288 vehicles were sold worldwide, an increase of 6.8 percent year-on-year. Among them, 21,219 vehicles were delivered to customers in the United States, down by 0.5 percent compared with January 2016.
“We’ve started the year well. We’re confident that the new models we’re bringing to market this year will ensure further momentum as the year goes on,” said Ian Robertson, member of the board of management responsible for sales and marketing.
Questions & Answers
Q.What percentage increase did BMW Group sales see in China during January?
What percentage increase did BMW Group sales see in China during January?
Sales of BMW and Mini vehicles in China increased by 18.2 percent year-on-year in January, reaching a new record for the group in that market.
Q.How many vehicles did BMW Group sell in China in January?
How many vehicles did BMW Group sell in China in January?
In January, BMW Group delivered a total of 51,345 units of its premium BMW and Mini brands to customers in China. This marked the first time over 50,000 units were sold there in a single month.
Q.Did BMW Group sales increase or decrease in the United States during January?
Did BMW Group sales increase or decrease in the United States during January?
Sales in the United States decreased by 0.5 percent in January compared to January 2016, with 21,219 vehicles delivered to customers.
Q.What was the worldwide sales growth for BMW Group in January?
What was the worldwide sales growth for BMW Group in January?
Worldwide, BMW Group sold 163,288 vehicles in January, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.8 percent. This indicates a positive start to the year for the company.
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