German premium and luxury car brands had another record start to a year in 2014 with strong sales growth in China and worldwide during the first quarter. The first quarter of 2014 saw record car sales by German carmakers Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Audi worldwide. As usual, German premium and luxury cars saw the largest growth in China where increases for the … [Read more...]
2013 (Full Year) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales
In 2013, German luxury carmakers had a record year with best sales ever in China and worldwide for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen. Car sales in the USA and China continued to expand in 2013, which was generally good news for German luxury car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen. All had their best years ever with all showing … [Read more...]
2013 (Q3) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales
German carmakers Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Volkswagen had record sales in China and worldwide during the first nine months of 2013. January to September 2013 saw another record for passenger vehicle sales for German car manufacturers. Despite weak markets in Europe, worldwide and Chinese car sales of German luxury and premium brand cars grew strongly. All German … [Read more...]
2013 (Half Year) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche had a record start to 2013 with higher car sales in China and most parts of the world. German car manufacturers had another half year of record car sales during the first half of 2013. So-called premium car manufacturers Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Porsche saw sales increase in almost all regions of the world, including … [Read more...]
2013 (Q1) China and Worldwide German Luxury Car Sales
German luxury car sales in China continue to rise during the first quarter of 2013. VW, Audi, BMW and Porsche had new record months while Mercedes struggled. 2013 started well in China for most German luxury carmakers with record sales during the first quarter. China is now the single most important national market for Volkswagen, Audi, and BMW, second for Porsche, and … [Read more...]
2012 China: German Luxury Car Sales in China
Germany luxury and premium auto brands had another bumper year in China in 2012 with strong car sales growth. In 2012, German car manufacturers had another good year on the Chinese new passenger vehicle market. Volkswagen sold the most cars in China of any German car brand while BMW Mini lead the premium sector comfortably ahead of Audi. China is now the single most … [Read more...]
2012 (Half Year) German Premium Brand Car Sales in China & Asia-Pacific
German luxury brand car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes had a record-breaking first half-year in 2012. Growth in China remains the main driving force for most carmakers including Volkswagen. 2012 started off very well for German luxury car manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz. All four premium brands, as well as more mainstream … [Read more...]
2011 (Full Year) German Car Sales in China and Asia
German premium and luxury car manufacturers had record sales in China and Asia in 2011. China is the most important market for Audi and Volkswagen. In 2011, China continued to be a very important market for German premium and luxury car manufacturers. Volkswagen and Audi were the stop-selling German car manufacturers in China in 2011. China is now the most important … [Read more...]
2011 (First Half) German Car Sales in China and India
German premium and luxury car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen had a very successful first six months (and full year 2011) in the Asia Pacific region. During the first half of 2011, German car manufacturers enjoyed a world-wide boom in sales with the Asia Pacific market performing particularly well. China is an increasingly important market for luxury cars and … [Read more...]