WORLDWIDE SALES APRIL - VW - The brand takes a worldwide decrease in sales for the month.

• Worldwide deliveries fall slightly by 1.8 percent to 468,000 vehicles
• Upward trend in China continues, Teramont launched successfully
• Positive impetus from Russia
• Golf model replacement affects Western Europe

In April 2017, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 468,000 vehicles throughout the world, corresponding to a slight fall of 1.8 percent compared with the corresponding month of the previous year. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "Volkswagen brand deliveries in April were slightly below the figure for the previous year, as were overall market delivery figures for Europe and the USA. 

The main reason was the loss of two working days in April this year as a result of the later date of Easter compared with 2016. Another reason was the scheduled model replacement of the Golf family in Western Europe. 

On the other hand, we continued our upward trend in China and successfully launched the Teramont, our new large SUV. The Tiguan also continues to be very successful. Since its market launch, it has already been ordered by more than 355,000 customers."

The main trends in April were as follows:

• In Europe, 139,800 vehicles were handed over to customers, corresponding to a fall of 7.0 percent compared with April 2016. In certain key markets in Western Europe, deliveries were, as expected, affected by the scheduled model replacement of the Golf family.

• In the home market of Germany, 45,800 vehicles were delivered, 13.0 percent fewer than in April 2016. Apart from the replacement of the Golf, this figure was affected by the loss of two working days over Easter.

• Growth in the region of Central and Eastern Europe was continued. Deliveries rose by 12.9 percent to 21,400 vehicles. Russia made a key contribution with significant growth of 21.4 percent and has therefore achieved a turnaround. Especially the new Tiguan is benefiting from strong demand in Russia.

• In the USA, in a slightly contracting overall market, 27,600 vehicles were handed over to customers, corresponding to growth of 1.6 percent. Especially the Golf Estate (SportWagen) and the Golf Alltrack benefited from increased popularity with customers.

• In the region of South America, deliveries were at about the previous year's level, at 31,900 vehicles (-0.2 percent).

• The Volkswagen brand continued its upward trend in its largest market, China, in April. 226,000 vehicles were handed over to customers, corresponding to growth of 4.3 percent. This development was especially driven by SUV models. Deliveries of the Tiguan family with the new Tiguan L rose by 42.5% to 25,900 vehicles. The Teramont, the new large SUV model, was successfully launched and handed over to 4,200 customers in the first full month of deliveries.

• The new Ameo, which has been available since mid-2016, generated further growth in India. Deliveries rose by 13.1 percent to 3,300 vehicles.

Overview of deliveries by the Volkswagen brand

Deliveries to customers by markets	April 2016	April 2017	Change (%)	Jan.-Apr. 2016	Jan.-Apr. 2017	Change (%)
Europe	150,300	139,800	-7.0	579,600	568,000	-2.0
Western Europe	131,400	118,400	-9.9	511,000	488,000	-4.5
Germany	52,600	45,800	-13.0	191,300	175,000	-8.5
Central and Eastern Europe	18,900	21,400	+12.9	68,600	80,000	+16.7
Russia	6,000	7,300	+21.4	21,800	25,200	+15.2
North America	50,700	46,300	-8.7	178,300	178,700	+0.2
USA	27,100	27,600	+1.6	96,400	103,800	+7.7
South America	31,900	31,900	-0.2	120,300	131,500	+9.4
Brazil	21,400	19,400	-9.2	80,900	78,600	-2.8
Asia-Pacific	229,200	236,800	+3.3	999,900	976,500	-2.3
China	216,700	226,000	+4.3	939,400	921,600	-1.9
Worldwide	476,700	468,000	-1.8	1,936,200	1,908,900	-1.4

Volkswagen sees sales dip yet again, with a 2.6% decline on global demand.

• 384,100 vehicles handed over to customers around the world
• Positive trend in North and South America continues
• As expected, planned changeover to new Golf affects deliveries in Europe
• Reduction of tax concessions in China

In February 2017, the Volkswagen brand handed over 384,100 vehicles to customers throughout the world, corresponding to a fall of 2.6 per cent compared with the previous year. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "Worldwide deliveries by the Volkswagen brand reached almost the same level as last year. 

We achieved gratifying growth in the Americas, while certain European markets were affected by the model changeover in the Golf family, as expected. 

In our home market of Germany, the extension of leasing terms for employees also had a significant impact. Over the next few months, we expect that the large number of new models such as the Arteon and the new Polo will have a positive impact in Europe too."

The main trends in February were as follows: 

In Europe, deliveries fell by 9.5 per cent compared with the previous year, to 114,400 vehicles. In Spain and the Netherlands, deliveries were affected by the model changeover in the Golf family. 

In the home market of Germany, 35,800 vehicles were handed over to customers, 19.8 per cent fewer than the previous year. As in previous months, the main reason was the extension in the leasing terms for employees. The model changeover in the high-volume Golf family also had an effect. 

In Russia, deliveries were increased by 17.8 per cent to 6,400 vehicles. The successful market launch of the new Tiguan was the main driver behind this development and also boosted other markets in the region of Central and Eastern Europe, such as the Czech Republic (+25.6 per cent) and Poland (+21.0 per cent). 

In the USA, 25,100 vehicles were delivered, representing a gratifying increase of 12.7 per cent. The Tiguan, Golf Estate (SportWagon including Alltrack), e-Golf and Golf R all achieved new sales records in February. 

In South America, 28,700 vehicles were handed over to customers, representing an increase of 6.3 per cent. This development was due to special effects in Argentina, where deliveries were 24.5 per cent higher than the previous year. Deliveries in February 2016 had been especially low as a result of difficult economic and political conditions and were therefore significantly exceeded in 2017. 

The significant reduction in tax concessions for vehicles with small displacements in China as of the end of 2016 continues to have an impact on the market. In Volkswagen's largest sales market, deliveries reached precisely the previous year's level, at 170,500 vehicles. 

In India, demand for the new Ameo remained strong, leading to a significant increase of 45.0 percent in deliveries. This model was developed especially for the Indian market and was introduced successfully in 2016. 

About the Volkswagen brand: “We make the future real”

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is present in more than 150 markets throughout the world and produces vehicles at over 50 locations in 14 countries. In 2015, Volkswagen produced about 5.8 million vehicles including bestselling models such as the Golf, Tiguan, Jetta or Passat. Currently, 218,000 people work for Volkswagen across the globe. The brand also has 7,700 dealerships with 74,000 employees.

Volkswagen is forging ahead consistently with the further development of automobile production.  E-mobility, Smart mobility and the digital transformation of the brand are the key strategic topics for the future.  

WORLDWIDE SALES JAN - Volkswagen dips in January after a major fall in China & the Asia Pacific.

• Global deliveries in January slightly below previous year
• Special effects in China
• Positive developments especially in Europe and the USA

In January 2017, the Volkswagen brand handed over 495,900 vehicles to customers throughout the world, corresponding to a fall of 4.9% compared with the previous year. 

Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "The Volkswagen brand started 2017 successfully. 

Worldwide deliveries may be slightly below the value for the previous year, but this is solely due to special effects in the major market of China. 

All the other reported gratifying increases compared with the previous year."

Overview of deliveries by the Volkswagen brand:

Deliveries to customers by markets	January 2016	January 2017	Change (%)
Europe	121,100	126,700	+4.7
Western Europe	106,200	109,100	+2.7
Germany	40,600	38,600	-5.1
Central & Eastern Europe	14,900	17,600	+18.7
Russia	4,500	4,600	+2.8
North America	38,600	41,400	+7.4
USA	20,100	23,500	+17.1
South America	29,000	32,500	+12.0
Brazil	19,500	16,700	-14.6
Asia-Pacific	320,400	283,100	-11.6
China	306,900	270,800	-11.8
Worldwide	521,400	495,900	-4.9

The main trends in January were as follows:

• In Europe, deliveries rose by 4.7 per cent compared with the previous year, to 126,700 vehicles. This positive development was buoyed especially by the markets of Italy (+29.6 per cent) and Spain (+12.8 per cent. This good performance was based on strong demand for the new Tiguan.
• In the home market of Germany, 38,600 vehicles were handed over to customers, corresponding to a slight fall of 5.1 per cent. As in previous months, the main reason for this fall was the extension of the leasing term for employees.
• In the USA, deliveries increased significantly by 17.1 percent to 23,500 vehicles. New sales records were reported in January for the Tiguan, Golf estate (SportWagon) and e-Golf.
• South America reported growth of 12.0 per cent to 32,500 vehicles. This is a result of special effects in Argentina. In January 2016, deliveries had been especially low as a result of difficult economic and political conditions. As a result, the figure for January 2017 was considerably higher.
• In China, Volkswagen's largest sales market, special effects resulted in a fall in sales of 11.8 per cent to 270,800 vehicles at the beginning of the year. This was due to the significant reduction in tax concessions for vehicles of smaller displacement classes as of the end of 2016. In addition, January had one less working day than in 2016 as a result of the Chinese New Year festivities.
• In India, the new Ameo resulted in an increase of 17.7% in deliveries. This model was developed especially for the Indian market and was introduced successfully in 2016.