VW’s Audi posts 2.3 percent rise in July sales
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Audi sold 2.3 percent more cars in July on growing demand for the redesigned top-selling A4 saloon, though kept trailing behind German luxury rivals BMW (BMWG.DE) and Mercedes-Benz (DAIGn.DE).
Audi’s global sales increased to 149,400 cars and sport-utility vehicles from 146,073 a year earlier, the Ingolstadt-based carmaker said on Thursday, with its year-to-date deliveries up 5.2 percent to 1.10 million cars.
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz last week posted a 9.4 percent increase in sales to 163,770 cars, its best-ever July result, compared with a 4 percent gain at BMW’s core brand to 153,392.
After seven months, Mercedes-Benz is on course to become the world’s biggest luxury carmaker by sales, replacing BMW which has kept the lead since 2005.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specific vehicle model contributed most to Audi’s sales increase in July?
What specific vehicle model contributed most to Audi’s sales increase in July?
The redesigned A4 saloon was identified as the main driver behind Audi's 2.3 percent sales rise in July. This model saw growing demand, boosting the carmaker's global sales figures.
Q.How do Audi's July sales figures compare to its main German luxury competitors, Mercedes-Benz and BMW?
How do Audi's July sales figures compare to its main German luxury competitors, Mercedes-Benz and BMW?
Audi sold 149,400 cars in July, lagging behind Mercedes-Benz's 163,770 cars and BMW's 153,392 cars. Mercedes-Benz achieved a 9.4 percent increase, while BMW's core brand gained 4 percent.
Q.What is the year-to-date sales performance for Audi, and how does this compare to its July growth?
What is the year-to-date sales performance for Audi, and how does this compare to its July growth?
Audi's year-to-date deliveries are up 5.2 percent to 1.10 million cars. This cumulative growth over the year is higher than the 2.3 percent increase observed specifically in July's sales figures.
Q.Which luxury carmaker is currently on track to become the world's biggest by sales this year, and who have they displaced?
Which luxury carmaker is currently on track to become the world's biggest by sales this year, and who have they displaced?
After seven months, Mercedes-Benz is on course to become the world's biggest luxury carmaker by sales. They are set to displace BMW, which has held the lead since 2005.
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