WORLDWIDE SALES APRIL - VW - The commercial arm of the company see's steady growth.

• European core markets: growth of 6.8 per cent
• Caddy series: significant increase of 10.8 per cent

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 161,700 vans and pickups to customers around the world up to the end of April. This represents an increase of 4.8 per cent compared with the same period last year. In Western Europe, deliveries increased by 6.8 per cent in the first four months of the year to 114,100 vehicles.

In the German home market, 41,200 vehicles were handed over to customers (+5.5 per cent). All other European core markets showed significant increases in deliveries as well: France (+16.7 per cent to 7,500 vehicles), Spain (+13.8 per cent to 4,900 vehicles), Italy (+11.8 per cent to 4,100 vehicles) and the UK (+3.3 per cent to 16,600 vehicles).

In Eastern Europe, 12,300 vehicles were delivered to customers. This corresponds to an increase of 13.2 per cent.

In North America, with 3,500 vehicles sold, 49.9 per cent more vehicles were delivered to customers. In South America, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 12,200 vehicles (+ 3.5 per cent).

In the Asia-Pacific region, the brand also recorded increases in deliveries (+ 9.2 per cent to 7,200 vehicles).

The markets in Africa (-19.0 per cent to 4,000 vehicles) and the Middle East (-22.9 per cent to 8,400 vehicles) recorded a fall in vehicle deliveries in the first four months of the year.

With the exception of the Crafter, all model ranges showed a substantial increase in sales. The drop in deliveries of the Crafter is attributable to the model changeover.

 Overview of worldwide deliveries by model range (January to April 2017 inclusive):

• 67,700 vehicles from the T model range (64,500; +4.8 per cent)
• 56,300 vehicles from the Caddy range (50,800; +10.8 per cent)
• 23,800 vehicles from the Amarok range (23,600; +0.8 per cent)
• 13,900 vehicles from the Crafter range (15,300; -8.9 per cent)

WORLDWIDE SALES - VW COMMERCIAL - the commercial arm of VW continues to buck the parent company trend with more growth.

• 3.0 per cent more deliveries in Western Europe 
• Caddy model range achieves clear growth of 14.0 per cent 

In the first two months of this year Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 68,200 vehicles to customers worldwide. This represents an increase of 2.0 per cent compared with the same period last year. In Western Europe deliveries increased by 3.0 per cent in January and February to 46,600 vehicles.

In the German home market, 17,700 vehicles were handed over to customers (+1.2 per cent). Sales also increased in Spain (+17.8 per cent to 2,200 vehicles) and Italy (+1.6 per cent to 1,800 vehicles). 

In France 2,600 vehicles were handed over to customers (-5.4 per cent), in the United Kingdom 4,200 vehicles (-6.2 per cent).

Deliveries of 5,300 vehicles in Eastern Europe corresponded to an increase of 9.3 per cent for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Outside Europe growth was also recorded in the regions of North America (up +26.7 per cent to 1,600 vehicles), Asia Pacific (up +11.7 per cent to 3,200 vehicles) and South America (up +2.8 per cent to 6,200 vehicles).  

The markets in Africa (-0.5 per cent to 1,800 vehicles) recorded a fall in vehicle deliveries in the first two months of the year. The same applied to markets in the Middle East (-28.2 per cent to 3,300 vehicles) – first and foremost on account of the volatile political situation in Turkey.

Due to the model changeover, worldwide deliveries of the Crafter fell by 20.2 per cent to 4,700 vehicles. The new Crafter was launched on 10 March in Germany, Austria, Poland and the United Kingdom and can now be ordered from dealers. Further countries will follow. 

Worldwide deliveries of the brand by model range (January and February 2017):

• 26,500 vehicles from the T model range (27,100; -2.2 per cent)
• 25,300 vehicles from the Caddy model range (22,200; +14.0  per cent)
• 11,640 vehicles from the Amarok model range (11,610; +0.3 per cent)
• 4,700 vehicles from the Crafter model range (5,900; -20.2 per cent)

WORLDWIDE SALES JAN - VW COMMERCIAL - The Crafter dips as the new model comes out, whilst the rest mean a 12.1% increase.

• 15.1 per cent more deliveries in Western Europe
• 13.8 per cent growth on the German domestic market
• Clear growth for the T, Caddy and Amarok ranges

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles started the New Year with a delivery increase of 12.1 per cent. This corresponds to 35,000 vehicles delivered to customers around the world in January. Western Europe remains the largest sales market with 24,200 vehicles (+15.1 per cent).

In the home German market, 8,800 vehicles were handed over to customers in January (+13.8 per cent). 

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles also recorded increases in the key European markets of Spain (up +29.0 per cent to 1,000 vehicles), France (up +27.9 per cent to 1,600 vehicles) and Italy (up +10.5 per cent to 900 vehicles). 

In Great Britain, 2,400 units were handed over to customers (-5.4 per cent).

In Eastern Europe a clear increase of 12.3 per cent was achieved with 2,600 vehicles delivered.

Outside Europe the regions North America (+22.9 per cent to 700 vehicles), South America (+17.8 per cent to 3,600 vehicles), Africa (+9.5 per cent to 900 vehicles) and Asia-Pacific (+3.5 per cent to 1,400 vehicles) increased their deliveries.  

The markets in the Middle East recorded a fall in vehicle deliveries in January (-24.7 per cent to 1,500 vehicles).

Worldwide deliveries of the brand by model range:

• 13,200 vehicles from the T model range (12,400; +6.5 per cent)
• 13,100 vehicles from the Caddy range (10,300; +28.2 per cent)
• 6,200 vehicles from the Amarok range (5,700; +8.9 per cent)
• 2,300 vehicles from the Crafter range (2,800; -15.7 per cent)

END OF YEAR - VW COMMERCIAL - A significant 11.4% worldwide growth means 2016 was a great year for VW.

• 11.4 per cent increase worldwide
• Growth in Western Europe of 15.7 per cent
• 11.6 per cent more deliveries in Germany
• T-series +16.7 per cent, Caddy +22.6 per cent

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has handed over 480,064 vehicles to customers worldwide in the 2016 financial year. This represents an increase of 11.4 per cent compared to the previous year (430,900 vehicles). In particular, in Western Europe Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles increased its delivery volume by 329,400 units (+15.7 per cent).

Bram Schot, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles responsible for Sales and Marketing, said: "We thank our customers for their confidence and greatly appreciate the increased demand in 2016. 

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has done a great job to achieve this, together with the dealers and importers all over the world. In the coming year, we want to carry on impressing customers with our completely renewed quality products and customised solutions."

Almost 124,000 vehicles were delivered to customers in Germany in 2016. This represents an increase of 11.6 per cent compared to 2015. The past year was also successful in the European volume markets: Italy (+46.1 per cent to 11,400 vehicles), Spain (+27.7 per cent to 13,400 vehicles), France (+24.8 per cent to 19,300 vehicles) and the UK (+5.8 per cent to 50,100 vehicles).

The brand was also successful in Eastern Europe. Here, 36,500 light commercial vehicles were delivered to customers. This represents an increase of 16.9 per cent.

The following sales regions also increased their sales: North America (+24.7 per cent to 8,500 vehicles), Africa (+6.3 per cent to 16,100 vehicles), Middle East (+2.6 per cent to 35,600 vehicles) and Asia Pacific (+1.3 per cent to 21,700 vehicles).

Only in South America did deliveries of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles go down last year, by 12.7 per cent to 32,300 light commercial vehicles and pickups (2015: 37,000 vehicles). This is mainly due to the economically unstable environment in the region.

Worldwide deliveries in 2016 by model range:

• 199,700 vehicles of the T-series (171,100; +16.7 per cent)
• 162,800 vehicles of the Caddy series (132,800; +22.6 per cent)
• 69,200 vehicles of the Amarok series (76,500; -9.5 per cent)
• 48,400 vehicles of the Crafter series (50,400; -4.1 per cent)

Volkswagen commercial Vehicles continues to draw in the awards with a load more recently.

• Transporter extends winning streak at this year’s Commercial Fleet Awards
• Latest generation named Commercial Vehicle of the Year and Best Medium Van
• Volkswagen Caddy awarded best Small Van accolade by ACFO
• Transporter also named Van of the Year at inaugural On The Tools Awards 

The Volkswagen Transporter has continued its 2016 winning streak, claiming the Best Medium Van and Commercial Vehicle of the Year titles at this year’s Commercial Fleet Awards. 

The Transporter’s versatility, smooth economical engines, comprehensive safety features and market leading residual values gave it the edge over its rivals in the hotly contested medium van sector of the LCV market.

The sixth-generation Transporter is available as a panel van, Kombi, chassis cab or dropside, plus shuttle or Caravelle people carrier, and comes with a comprehensive list of safety equipment which includes standard Driver Alert and Automatic Post Collision Braking Systems. 

The Transporter also boasts an impressive list of safety options including Adaptive Cruise Control, City Emergency Braking System and High Beam Assist.

Stephen Briers, editor-in-chief of Commercial Fleet commented: “The Transporter is packed with safety technology and improved engines with best-in-class build quality and the highest residual values in the sector. 

Combined with a strong dealer network and excellent running costs, it makes the Transporter a clear winner for the Medium Van award.”

He continued: “When the judges were considering who the winner of the Commercial Vehicle of the Year award should be, the latest generation Transporter definitely stood out. 

The Transporter is a cult vehicle in the fleet sector and inspires almost religious fervour. The vans go on forever which makes them a strong used proposition, while Volkswagen has added lots of safety technology to the latest model. 

Excellent residual values and low maintenance costs make for a compelling total cost of ownership. Volkswagen has also thought of all markets, offering a model to suit base level fleets to high-end retail customers.”

Collecting the award on behalf of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand was Head of Fleet, Chris Black, who commented: “What a year 2016 has been for the Transporter and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. 

The Transporter has continued to impress judging panels across the world and this award further demonstrates the quality of this model. Our best-selling model continues to set the benchmark in the sector, and we’re delighted that our dedicated Van Centre network and aftersales support has also been recognised here.”

The Volkswagen Caddy also gained recognition at the Commercial Fleet Awards, being highly commended by the judges in the Small Van category. This accolade joins the model’s Best Small Van trophy received at the ACFO awards earlier in November. The Transporter’s impressive awards results were further bolstered with the model collecting the On the Tools inaugural ‘Van of the Year’ Award at the start of November.

WORLDWIDE SALES - Volkswagen Commercial vehicles is 14.3% up on the month and 9.6% YTD Bucking the passenger car sales.

• Worldwide delivery increase of 9.6 per cent
• Clear growth of 14.7 per cent in Western Europe
• Deliveries of T model range up by 17.1 per cent
• Caddy model range up by 15 per cent 

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has recorded a significant growth of 9.6 per cent from January to October with 390,900 worldwide deliveries. 

High increases were recorded by the T model range with 163,000 vehicles delivered (+17.1 per cent) and the Caddy model range with 131,500 vehicle deliveries (+15 per cent). 

In the month of October alone, the brand was well ahead of last year’s figures with 40,200 vehicles delivered (+14.3 per cent).

“We are glad to see a continuously positive development in Western Europe, proving our work leads to positive results. That is why we expect strong delivery results for the full year 2016,” explains Bram Schot, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles responsible for Sales and Marketing. “The development of the declining markets such as South America stays challenging,” Schot continues.

In Germany, 102,300 vehicles were handed over to customers in the first three quarters of the year (+12.2 per cent). The key European markets of Italy (+49.9 per cent to 9,200 vehicles), Spain (+35.2 per cent to 11,000 vehicles), France (+21.6 per cent to 15,900 vehicles) and Great Britain (+1.2 per cent to 41,500 vehicles) recorded increases, too.

In Eastern Europe, 28,100 vehicles were delivered. This is equivalent to an increase of 12.4 per cent. Outside Europe, growth was also recorded in North America (+21.7 per cent to 6,600 vehicles) and South Africa (+1.5 per cent to 7,200 vehicles).  

Deliveries fell by 11.1 per cent to 27,600 vehicles in South America, by 1.5 per cent to 12,500 vehicles in Africa, by 1.2 per cent to 18,000 vehicles in the Asia-Pacific region and by 1.6 per cent to 27,900 in the Middle-East. 

Worldwide deliveries of the brand by model range:

• 163,000 vehicles from the T model range (139,200; +17.1 per cent)
• 131,500 vehicles from the Caddy range (114,300; +15.0 per cent)
• 57,600 vehicles from the Amarok range (62,600; -8.0 per cent)
• 38,800 vehicles from the Crafter range (40,400; -4.1 per cent)

WORLDWIDE SALES - Volkswagen commercial sales have grown by over 9%, turning over the passenger car brand.

• 350,800 vehicles delivered worldwide
• Significant increase in Western Europe (+14.4 per cent)
• Double-digit increases for the T model range (+17.3 per cent) and Caddy series (+12 per cent)

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 350,800 light commercial vehicles to customers around the world from January through September 2016. 

This is equivalent to an increase of 9.1 per cent. 

The T and Caddy ranges were particularly successful over the first nine months of the year, as deliveries of 146,900 Transporter models correspond to an increase of 17.3 per cent, while the 117,000 Caddy models delivered to customers represent an increase of 12 per cent. 

With 43,200 vehicles delivered in September, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles also recorded a significant increase from the delivery figure for the same month in 2015 (+19.3 per cent).

"Our models are customer-oriented, that is why they are popular," says Bram Schot, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. "Our strong performance in Western Europe gives us powerful momentum, and we will continue this success with the new Amarok, which has been available for order at dealerships since this summer, and with the new Crafter, for which advance sales will soon begin."

In Germany, 92,000 vehicles were handed over to customers in the first nine months of the year (+13.7 per cent). The brand's sales also increased in the European core markets Italy (+48.9 per cent to 8,100 vehicles), Spain (+38.6 per cent to 10,000 vehicles) and France (+21.9 per cent to 14,200 vehicles).

A total of 24,700 vehicles were delivered to customers in Eastern Europe from January through September, which corresponds to a significant increase of 13.7 per cent.

Deliveries in North America rose by 18.1 per cent to 5,700 vehicles, and the brand was also able to record increases in several key individual markets, such as Argentina (+6.6 per cent to 15,500 vehicles) and South Africa (+1.6 per cent to 6,500 vehicles).

Declines in deliveries were recorded in the Asia-Pacific region (-3 per cent to 16,300 vehicles) and the Middle East region (-5 per cent to 24,700 vehicles), as well as in Brazil (-29.5 per cent to 6,400 vehicles).

Overview of global deliveries by model range (January– September 2016):

• 146,900 vehicles from the T model series (125,200; +17.3 per cent)
• 117,000 vehicles from the Caddy model series (104,500; +12 per cent)
• 51,800 vehicles from the Amarok model series (55,600; -6.9 per cent)
• 35,000 vehicles from the Crafter model series (36,100; -2.9 per cent)

Volkswagen Commercial see's the first half the year grow by a market busting 13.3%, thanks to the Caddy & Transporter.

• Considerable growth of the brand; Sales rise by 13.3 per cent in June
• 9.1 per cent growth in Western Europe; 61,600 vehicles delivered in Germany
• Deliveries of the T model range increase by 12.9 per cent

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has recorded a significant growth of 7.0 per cent in the first six months of the year with worldwide deliveries of urban delivery vans, transporters and pick-ups totalling 238,800. 

Particularly successful during this period was the T model range with 100,300 vehicles delivered (+12.9 per cent). In the month of June alone, the brand was well ahead of last year’s figures with 43,700 vehicles delivered (+13.3 per cent).

Bram Schot, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles responsible for Sales and Marketing, said: “We are delighted by the good result for the first six months. 

It shows that our models are in great demand among our customers and that our sales measures are taking effect. We are working hard to maintain this course in the second half of the year as well.”

In the home market of Germany, 61,600 vehicles were handed over to customers in the first two quarters (+5.6 per cent). 

The key European markets of Spain (up 32.7 per cent to 7,000 vehicles), Italy (up 29.1 per cent to 5,600 vehicles) and France (up 23.1 per cent to 9,900 vehicles) recorded even greater increases. In Eastern Europe, 16,700 vehicles were delivered. This is equivalent to an increase of 9.7 per cent.

Growth was also recorded in the regions of North America (up 22.5 per cent to 3,500 vehicles), the Middle East (up 6.2 per cent to 17,100 vehicles) and South America (up 0.9 per cent to 18,000 vehicles).

Due to the continuing difficult conditions, deliveries up to the end of June fell by 8.7 per cent to 7,500 vehicles in Africa and by 5.5 per cent to 11,100 vehicles in the Asia-Pacific region.

Deliveries of the brand in the first half-year by model range:

• 100, 300 vehicles from the T model range (88,800; +12.9 per cent)
• 78,800 vehicles from the Caddy range (74,000; +6.6 per cent)
• 36,400 vehicles from the Amarok range (36,700; -0.8 per cent)
• 23,300 vehicles from the Crafter range (23,700; -1.9 per cent)