Volkswagen’s Group Deliveries In China Fall 11.3% In January 2020
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Volkswagen, one of the world’s biggest carmakers, on Friday said deliveries in China declined by 11.3% in January as the auto sector feels the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
The German company said the group, which includes brands like Volkswagen and Audi, delivered 343,400 vehicles in China and Hong Kong. The country is VW’s biggest market.
Worldwide, group deliveries dropped by 5.2% to 836,800 vehicles, Volkswagen added.
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said on Thursday that the country’s vehicle sales likely fell by almost a fifth in January, marking a 19th consecutive month of decline, hurt by Lunar New Year holidays that started earlier than last year and by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Q.How many vehicles did Volkswagen deliver in China and Hong Kong during January?
How many vehicles did Volkswagen deliver in China and Hong Kong during January?
Volkswagen delivered 343,400 vehicles across China and Hong Kong in January. This market is stated as the group's biggest globally.
Q.What was the worldwide drop in Volkswagen's group deliveries for January?
What was the worldwide drop in Volkswagen's group deliveries for January?
Worldwide, Volkswagen's group deliveries saw a 5.2% decline in January. A total of 836,800 vehicles were delivered across all markets.
Q.What factors contributed to the overall decline in vehicle sales in China during January?
What factors contributed to the overall decline in vehicle sales in China during January?
The decline was affected by the Lunar New Year holidays starting earlier than last year and by the coronavirus outbreak. This marked a 19th consecutive month of decline.
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