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Volkswagen Group boosts deliveries in August

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Leslie Bothge
Leslie Bothge
Global Media Relations Spokesperson Procurement and Production
  • 820,000 vehicles handed over to customers in August, marking a 8.0 percent rise in deliveries
  • Fred Kappler, Head of Group Sales: "The scrappage premium has generated lively interest among customers in switching to an up-to-date model."
  • Strong growth in Central and Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific and South America

Wolfsburg. The Volkswagen Group delivered 820,000 vehicles to customers in August, marking a 8.0 percent rise compared with August 2016. "August was a successful month for the Volkswagen Group that saw all core brands increase deliveries," said Fred Kappler, Head of Group Sales at Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. "We are delighted to report that the scrappage premium has met with lively interest among entitled customers in Germany, with many switching to an up-to-date vehicle. In addition, particularly strong growth in the Central and Eastern Europe, South America and Asia-Pacific regions makes us optimistic for the second half year."

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