WORLDWIDE SALES JUNE - VW - The German giant handed over 512,700 units in the month.

• 512,700 vehicles handed over to customers worldwide, an increase of 4.0 per cent compared with the previous year
• Strong positive impetus from South America, China and the USA 
• Overall, deliveries in first half of 2017 slightly higher than previous year

The Volkswagen brand delivered 512,700 vehicles to customers worldwide in June 2017, an increase of 4.0 per cent compared with the previous year. In total, 2,935,100 vehicles from the Volkswagen brand were handed over to customers worldwide in the first half of the year, representing a slight increase of 0.3 per cent on the prior-year figure. 

Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "The Volkswagen brand saw worldwide deliveries increase in June as well as overall for the first half of the year, and recorded strong growth in China and other key regions. 

There was a robust increase in the South America region even though further products will only be launched towards the end of the year. In the USA, the Atlas got off to a successful start in the first two months of sales and helped the brand outpace market growth. 

The Tiguan is an important global catalyst and will be also launched on the North American market in the second half of the year. Other new models such as the Polo, Arteon and Tiguan Allspace give us further grounds for optimism as regards the second half of the year." 

The main trends in the individual regions in June were as follows: 

• In Europe, deliveries remained stable overall at 163,500 units. The Volkswagen brand reported strong growth in deliveries in Austria (+10.7 per cent), Switzerland (+6.0 per cent) and in the Scandinavian markets of Finland (+6.6 per cent) and Denmark (+10.6 per cent). Meanwhile, the decline (-5.2 per cent) in the home market of Germany affected the performance in Western Europe (-2.1 per cent). 

• The Volkswagen brand reported significant growth in Central and Eastern Europe, with deliveries increasing by 15.2 per cent. The main driver of this positive development was Russia, where deliveries grew by 18.3 per cent. 

• Deliveries in the USA ran at 27,400 units, 15.0 per cent up on the figure for the previous year. The Volkswagen brand now has a presence in a further key segment in the North American market with the launch of the Atlas SUV, where deliveries to customers began mid-May. 

• 34,800 vehicles were handed over to customers in South America, an increase of 21.5 per cent. A key driver of this positive trend was the market in Argentina, where 10,500 vehicles were delivered to customers, an increase of 46.9 per cent. 

• The Volkswagen brand continued on its positive growth course in China in June. 232,400 vehicles were delivered to customers in the brand's largest market, representing a rise of 5.4 per cent. Strong momentum came from the Magotan, with deliveries totaling 18,300 (+62.7 per cent). 5,300 customers took delivery of the new Teramont SUV in its third month of sales. The Tiguan family was also much in demand, with deliveries in June running at 27,300 models. 

Overview of deliveries by the Volkswagen brand: 

Deliveries to customers by markets	June 2016	June 2017	Change (%)	Jan.-June 2016	Jan.-June 2017	Change (%)
Europe	163,600	163,500	-0.0	891,300	889,600	-0.2
Western Europe	143,800	140,700	-2.1	784,200	763,800	-2.6
Germany	55,600	52,700	-5.2	294,800	278,500	-5.5
Central and Eastern Europe	19,800	22,800	+15.2	107,100	125,800	+17.5
Russia	6,200	7,400	+18.3	33,600	39,600	+17.9
North America	45,500	50,100	+10.1	275,300	279,400	+1.5
USA	23,800	27,400	+15.0	149,000	161,200	+8.2
South America	28,600	34,800	+21.5	179,400	201,300	+12.2
Brazil	19,300	21,400	+11.2	120,500	121,600	+0.9
Asia-Pacific	236,700	248,600	+5.0	1,484,300	1,479,800	-0.3
China	220,500	232,400	+5.4	1,392,300	1,395,500	+0.2
Worldwide	492,800	512,700	+4.0	2,924,900	2,935,100	+0.3

WORLDWIDE SALES JUNE - CADILLAC - Both monthly and yearly sales continue to grow.

• Sales increased 27.1 percent YTD
• XT5 sold 10,900 units worldwide, 62.2 percent YOY
• Continued record growth in China

Cadillac globally sold 27,636 units in June 2017, an increase of 7.2 percent. Growth in Asia helped to fuel global sales. China sales were up by 34.9 percent, accompanied by gains in South Korea and Japan. For the year to date, Cadillac sales in China are up 75.4 percent.

Cadillac sales have increased 27.1 percent globally year to date. The sustained popularity of the acclaimed XT5 has resulted in a 62.2 percent sales increase for the model so far in 2017. 

The luxury crossover was the brand’s best seller worldwide in June, totaling 10,900 units. In addition, sales of Cadillac’s CT6 models grew 40.4 percent for the month, while the Escalade rose 11.1 percent.

For the year, XT5 lead Cadillac sales with 65,250 units delivered, followed by the ATS with 34,277 units.

Cadillac continues to have the second-highest U.S. average transaction price among major luxury automotive brands, with a year to date average transaction price around $54,000. 

“Cadillac continues to grow globally, despite the shift away from sedans in the U.S. market,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen.  “The success of the XT5 and the increase in sales of the CT6 shows that we are attracting unique buyers to the brand, building momentum for our incredible product offensive beginning next year.”

Cadillac sales in key regions appear in the table below.     

SALES BY REGION
	17-June	16-June	% Change	YTD-17	YTD-16		% Change
United States	12,580	14,263	(11.8)	72,073	73,231		(1.6)
China*	12,886	9,552	34.9	80,357	45,818		75.4
ROW	2,170	1,970	10.2	11,744	10,132		16
Total	27,636	25,785	7.2	164,174	129,181		27.1

WORLDWIDE SALES MAY - CADILLAC - The US luxury brand continues to grow at a large rate.

• Sales increased in all markets
• XT5 sold 11,735 units worldwide
• Continued record growth in China

Cadillac globally sold 29,738 units in May 2017, an increase of 33.8 percent – driven by strong year-over-year growth in all markets. May marked the 12th consecutive month of double-digit growth for Cadillac, and continued execution of the brand’s globalization strategy.

Cadillac sales have increased 32 percent globally year to date. In the midsize luxury crossover category – the industry’s strongest segment – the sustained popularity of the acclaimed XT5 has resulted in a 43.6 percent sales increase so far in 2017. 

The new luxury crossover was the brand’s best seller worldwide in May, totaling 11,735 units. In addition, sales of Cadillac’s ATS sport sedan and coupe models grew 45.2 percent for the month, while the XTS luxury sedan rose 20.7 percent.

Despite continued contraction in the US market for luxury sedans, which represent the mainstay of the Cadillac product portfolio at present, Cadillac achieved strong growth in the U.S. in May, with sales increasing 9.2 percent.  This was achieved due to the strong demand for the XT5 and iconic Escalade models.  The average transaction price for a new Cadillac in the U.S. in May continues to remain above $54,000, the second highest amongst major luxury automotive brands.    

In Asia, the brand grew over 65 percent, thanks to a robust performance in China, South Korea and Japan.

“Cadillac has earned double-digit monthly gains in global sales growth for an entire year,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen.  “Not only have we increased sales volume with the success of vehicles such as the XT5 luxury crossover, but we also continue to see consumers selecting a richer mix of models, keeping Cadillac’s average transaction prices amongst the highest for a mainstream luxury brand.”

Cadillac sales in key regions appear in the table below.

SALES BY REGION
	17-May	16-May	% Change	YTD-17	YTD-16	% Change
United States	13,211	12,099	9.2	59,493	58,968	0.9
China*	14,154	8,568	65.2	67,471	36,266	86
ROW	2,373	1,565	51.62	9,446	8,154	15.84
Total	29,738	22,234	33.8	136,525	103,396	32

The best selling sports car in the world in 2016 was the Ford Mustang, and sales are growing.

• Ford Mustang became the best-selling sports car in the world in 2016, according to IHS Markit global automotive registration data, including more than 15,000 orders in Europe
• Over 4,500 Mustang’s sold in U.K. since 2015 launch
• Regions including Europe and China fuel global Mustang sales growth in 2016 with global sales up 6 per cent over 2015
• Mustang is the best-selling sports car in European markets including France, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Finland and Greece

Ford Mustang has been the best-selling sports car in the U.S. during the past 50 years, and now thanks to growing popularity in Europe and elsewhere, the iconic pony car is the most popular sports car in the world, according to Ford analysis of IHS Markit new vehicle registration data in the sports car segment.

Mustang expanded its sales lead in 2016 as the world’s best-selling sports car, with more than 150,000 Mustangs sold, according to IHS Markit new vehicle registration data. Overall global sales increased 6 per cent over 2015, fuelled by non-U.S. market growth up 101 per cent with almost 45,000 Mustang vehicles sold outside the U.S.

In the first full year of sales in Europe, customers ordered 15,335 Mustangs across the region.* Mustang was the best-selling sports car in European markets including France, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Finland and Greece.

In the U.K., over 4,500 Mustangs have been sold to date, with over 3,250 of those in 2016 as the Mustang comfortably led the sales tables for sports cars over 250PS, following launch in late 2015.

“From the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean, the Ford Mustang has topped the sports car sales charts in markets across Europe,” said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. “European customers continue to play a significant role in the global success of Mustang. The iconic sports car’s popularity with drivers of all ages and backgrounds shows no sign of waning – we sold 3,600 Mustangs in the region during the first three months of 2017.”

Mustang’s ascension to best-selling sports car in the world in 2016 was driven largely by continued global rollout that saw big sales gains in markets including Germany and China, as well as the car’s introduction to smaller territories such as New Caledonia, Gibraltar and Bonaire.

Since launching in China in 2015, Mustang has become the best-selling sports car in the world’s biggest auto market. Mustang sales in 2016 were up 74 per cent over 2015, according to IHS Markit new vehicle registrations.

Mustang – with more than 8.4 million likes – is the most-liked vehicle on Facebook, and is now available in 140 countries across all continents other than Antarctica. The Ford Mustang in Europe is available with Ford’s 421 PS 5.0-litre V8 or 317 PS 2.3‑litre EcoBoost engines, and six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

Ford recently introduced a new limited run special edition Ford Mustang model, with unique styling and premium specifications for customers in the U.K.

The Ford Mustang Shadow Edition is available with the 5.0-litre V8 engine, six-speed manual, in Race Red and Grabber Blue from £39,895. A unique bodystyling pack includes a black Pony emblem for the GT grille and exclusive black 19-inch Y‑spoke alloy wheels, in addition to a Shaker Pro audio system with SYNC 3 Navigation, climate controlled seats and reverse parking sensors, with optional black contrast roof.

WORLDWIDE SALES APRIL - MERCEDES - The brands show a whopping 10.1% growth over the month.

• New best-ever unit sales with 180,599 vehicles sold worldwide and double-digit growth in April (+10.1%)
• Continuation of strong sales growth in China (+35.3%)
• More than 250,000 units sold of the new E-Class Saloon and Estate since market launch

Mercedes-Benz achieved record unit sales for the 50th consecutive month in April. In the first month of the second quarter, 180,599 vehicles with the three-pointed star were delivered to customers, which is 10.1% more than in the same month of last year. Since the beginning of this year, unit sales have increased even faster. 

Compared with the first four months of 2016, 14.5% more vehicles have been sold this year: a total of 741,224 units. Mercedes-Benz was the premium brand with the most new cars registered in April in markets including Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, the USA and Canada.

“April was very successful for Mercedes-Benz: We achieved our 50th consecutive record month for unit sales and once again a double-digit growth,” stated Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales. 

“With the new S-Class, which had its world premiere at the trade fair in Shanghai in April, we want to continue the story of our successful luxury saloon car. So far, we have delivered about four million S-Class Saloons to our customers.”

Mercedes-Benz unit sales by region and market

In Europe, Mercedes-Benz increased its unit sales in April by 3.9% to a new high of 75,928 vehicles. This growth was driven not only by a new record for unit sales and double-digit growth in Great Britain, but also in Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal and Poland. 

In Germany, the domestic market, the Stuttgart-based company with the three-pointed star achieved a 5% increase in unit sales in the first four months of the year; 95,171 Mercedes-Benz vehicles were handed over to customers in that period.

In the Asia-Pacific region, a total of 68,485 vehicles were delivered to customers in the fourth month of this year (+29.8%) – more than ever before in an April. In China, 47,627 customers were delighted to receive their new Mercedes-Benz, which is an increase of 35.3% compared with the prior-year month. This means that the company achieved best-ever figures in its biggest sales market both in April and in the first four months of the year. This is also true for the markets South Korea, Australia, Taiwan and India.

Since the beginning of the year, Mercedes-Benz posted new record sales in the NAFTA region. In the period of January to April this year, 126,191 vehicles were handed over to customers (+3.5%). In each of the United States (+1.0%), Canada (+13.2%) and Mexico (+37.7%), more customers received a new Mercedes-Benz than ever before in the first four months of a year.

Mercedes-Benz unit sales by model

The C-Class continued to be in strong demand and was the best-selling Mercedes-Benz model last month. A total of 33,666 customers took delivery of their new C-Class Saloon or Estate in April. The long-wheelbase version of the C-Class Saloon, which is sold exclusively in China, recorded best-ever sales figures once again in April.

The E-Class is as popular as ever. In April, 28,827 customers decided in favour of the E-Class Saloon or Estate, which is 52.4% more than in the prior-year month. This was a new April record for the two models. The success story of the new E-Class started a year ago with the market launch of the Saloon in Europe. Since then, more than 250,000 new E-Class Saloons and Estate models have been sold.

The SUVs from Mercedes-Benz posted best-ever unit sales in April and in the first four months of the year: 59,739 customers took delivery of their new SUV last month (+5.5%) and a total of 247,877 since the beginning of the year (+13.3%). The GLC made a major contribution to this success. Demand will be additionally boosted by the new GLA, which has been available from dealerships in Europe since April.

smart

This April, 10,952 customers decided in favour of a two-seat or four-seat urban microcar from smart; the number since the beginning of the year is 45,108. The smart brand set sales records in the first four months of the year in China and Great Britain, two of its largest markets. Worldwide, the convertible version of the smart achieved particularly strong growth since the beginning of the year. Sales of the smart cabrio electric drive will now start in Europe this May.

Overview of sales by Mercedes-Benz Cars

	April 2017	Change in %	Jan. – April 2017	Change in %
Mercedes-Benz	180,599	+10.1	741,224	+14.5
smart	10,952	-9.4	45,108	-5.1
Mercedes-Benz Cars	191,551	+8.7	786,332	+13.1
Mercedes-Benz unit sales in the region/market
Europe	75,928	+3.9	309,257	+9.0
- thereof Germany	24,577	-4.7	95,171	+5.0
Asia-Pacific	68,485	+29.8	287,903	+27.9
- thereof China	47,627	+35.3	192,574	+36.8
NAFTA	32,049	-5.9	126,191	+3.5
- thereof USA	26,932	-7.9	106,073	+1.0

WORLDWIDE SALES MARCH - Mercedes - The Three pointed star has it's strongest month ever.

• Mercedes-Benz sold more vehicles in March than ever before in one month: 228,296 cars were handed over to customers, an increase of 14.8%.
• From January to March, Mercedes-Benz achieved sales of 560,625 units (+16%) – its best quarter of all time.
• In the Europe region, more than 100,000 vehicles were sold in one month for the first time.
• A new best-ever month for the E-Class Saloon and Estate with 35,626 units sold and 64.7% growth.

Mercedes-Benz can be extremely satisfied with its car sales in the first three months of this year. March 2017 was the strongest sales month in the history of Mercedes-Benz with growth of 14.8% and 228,296 vehicles delivered. 

The first quarter of 2017 also surpassed all previous quarters, with sales rising by 16% to 560,625 units. In March, Mercedes-Benz was the premium-market leader in countries including Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada and Mexico.

“In the first quarter of 2017, Mercedes-Benz delivered 560,625 vehicles to customers worldwide, an increase of 16 percent. That’s the highest number of cars we have ever sold in one quarter,” stated Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales. 

“The E-Class Saloon and Estate continued along their successful path in March with growth of around 65 percent. The bestselling model series of Mercedes-Benz has now been completed with the new E-Class Cabriolet, which we presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show, right on time for the start of spring.”

Mercedes-Benz unit sales by region and market

In Europe, Mercedes-Benz handed over more than 100,000 vehicles to customers for the first time in one month: A total of 109,237 units were sold in March (+11.8%). Demand for automobiles with the three-pointed star resulted in sales of 233,329 units in the first quarter (+10.8%), the highest number ever sold in the first three months of a year. Mercedes-Benz achieved double-digit growth in March and in the first quarter in the Great Britain, Belgium, Spain, Austria and Poland. In Germany, the domestic market, Mercedes-Benz delivered 70,594 cars to its customers in the first quarter of this year (+8.9%).

Unit sales in the Asia-Pacific region increased to the new record of 78,649 cars with the star this March (+23.1%). And in the first three months of the year, Mercedes-Benz delivered more vehicles to customers than ever before in a quarter (219,418 units, +27.4%). In China, Mercedes-Benz increased its unit sales in March by more than 30% and handed over 49,871 vehicles to its customers, a new record. In South Korea, Australia and Malaysia, the Stuttgart-based company set best-ever figures for sales in March and in the first quarter.

Mercedes-Benz achieved best-ever sales in March also in the NAFTA region, where 34,922 automobiles were sold, an increase of 6.3%. Furthermore Mercedes-Benz recorded its highest number of cars ever sold in a first quarter with a total of 94,142 vehicles delivered to customers in the region (+7.1%). New records for the first quarter were also set for each of the individual NAFTA countries: the USA, Canada and Mexico. In the USA, demand for Mercedes-Benz automobiles increased by 4.5% in the first three months of the year, resulting in sales of 79,141 units.

Mercedes-Benz unit sales by model

Customers around the world are thrilled by the current generation of the E-Class. For the first time in the history of Mercedes-Benz, more than 35,000 Saloon and Estate models were handed over to customers in one month. This represents an increase of 64.7% compared with March 2016. Demand was particularly strong last month for the long-wheelbase version of the E-Class Saloon – sales more than doubled of this model, which is locally produced in China. And the new E-Class All-Terrain stimulated additional demand in its first sales month.

Sales of the SUVs from Mercedes-Benz were at an all-time high in March: 70,631 customers worldwide took delivery of their new vehicle, an increase of 12.8%. The strongest growth was posted by the GLS - sales more than doubled last month.

Demand for the dream cars from Mercedes-Benz increased by 33.7% in March: 20,023 customers received their new Cabriolet, Coupé or Roadster. The new E-Class Coupé already contributed towards the sales success in this segment, while the new E-Class Cabriolet debuted right in time for the start of spring at the Geneva Motor Show.

smart

Sales of smart models amounted to 34,156 units in the first three months of this year. The smart fortwo and forfour were especially popular in Great Britain, where the urban microcars achieved their best-ever sales figures in March as well as in the first quarter. Further sales stimulus is expected from the new smart electric drive. The electric versions of the smart fortwo and smart forfour have been available to order in Europe since March.

 Overview of sales by Mercedes-Benz Cars

	March 2017	Change in %	Jan. – Mar. 2017	Change in %
Mercedes-Benz	228,296	+14.8	560,625	+16.0
smart	15,242	-5.4	34,156	-3.7
Mercedes-Benz Cars	243,538	+13.3	594,781	+14.6
Mercedes-Benz unit sales in the region/market
Europe	109,237	+11.8	233,329	+10.8
- thereof Germany	30,404	+7.4	70,594	+8.9
Asia-Pacific	78,649	+23.1	219,418	+27.4
- thereof China	49,871	+32.1	144,947	+37.3
NAFTA	34,922	+6.3	94,142	+7.1
- thereof USA	29,092	+3.3	79,141	+4.5