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Luxury carmakers clock best-ever India sales in 2014

By Rajiv Menon
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Riding on high demand that outstripped supply, luxury car manufacturers Audi and Mercedes-Benz have ended 2014 with best-ever sales in their history in India. German carmaker Audi sold 10,851 units in 2014, compared with 10,000 in 2013, it said in a statement. Audi India sold 3,044 units in the October-December quarter, posting a 17 per cent growth over the year-ago period when it sold 2,611 units.

Questions & Answers

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Which luxury car manufacturers achieved their best-ever sales in India during 2014?

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Audi and Mercedes-Benz both recorded their best-ever sales performance in India during 2014. High demand for their luxury vehicles reportedly outstripped the available supply in the market.

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What was Audi's total sales figure for 2014 in India?

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Audi sold 10,851 units in India in 2014, marking an increase from the 10,000 units sold in the previous year. This figure represents their highest annual sales ever in the country.

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How much did Audi's sales grow in the final quarter of 2014 compared to the year before?

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Audi India experienced a 17 per cent growth in sales during the October-December quarter of 2014. They sold 3,044 units in that period, up from 2,611 units in the same quarter of the previous year.

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