Porsche Expects To Repeat Record Vehicle Sales
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Volkswagen’s Porsche sports car brand is confident it can repeat last year’s record sales in 2018, the division’s chief executive told. Porsche sold 196,562 vehicles during the first nine months of the year, with Europe showing a 9 percent increase and China, the world’s largest car market, growing by 4 percent.
“In light of these good numbers we expect that we can reach last year’s record again,” Oliver Blume said in e-mailed comments on Thursday.
Porsche delivered 246,375 vehicles in 2017.
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Q.What is Porsche's sales target for 2018?
What is Porsche's sales target for 2018?
Porsche expects to match its record sales figure from last year. The company delivered 246,375 vehicles in 2017, and anticipates reaching that number again this year, according to its chief executive.
Q.Which regions showed growth in Porsche sales during the first nine months of the year?
Which regions showed growth in Porsche sales during the first nine months of the year?
Europe saw a 9 percent increase in sales, while China, identified as the world's largest car market, experienced a 4 percent growth. These figures contributed to the company's confidence for the year.
Q.How many vehicles did Porsche sell in the first three quarters of 2018?
How many vehicles did Porsche sell in the first three quarters of 2018?
Porsche sold a total of 196,562 vehicles during the first nine months of the year. This performance has led the company's chief executive to expect a repeat of last year's record sales.