Volkswagen Group car sales jump 47% in India in 08

The Volkswagen Group in India has achieved a growth of 47% in the year 2008 with group`s three brands viz; Audi, Skoda and Volkswagen delivering in total 18,725 vehicles to customers as compared to 12,718 cars sold in 2007.

Sales figures achieved by Volkswagen Group in India in the year 2008 as compared to the last year i.e. 2007 are as follows:

BRAND	2007	2008	Growth
Audi	349	1,050	201%
Skoda	12,170	16,046	32%
Volkswagen Passenger Cars	199	1,629	719%
Total	12,718	18,725	47 %

``This achievement for the Volkswagen Group in India stands testimony to our success in the country since the start of our operations. It was an exciting year 2008 with launches of the Audi A4, Audi TT, Audi R8, the Skoda Fabia and the Volkswagen Jetta. In addition to that we have also successfully strengthened our dealership network for all three brands across the country and created a pan India presence. As a Group, we have become synonymous with cutting edge technology and engineering, comfort and safety which is what customers look for. This makes us more confident of our journey ahead and encourages us to move forward to realize our plans for the Indian market``, said Joerg Mueller, president and managing director, Volkswagen Group India. - MyIRIS.