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German Automakers Post Strong US Sales in March 2011

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German automakers Daimler AG, Volkswagen AG, BMW AG, and Porsche reported significant increases in car sales in the United States in March 2011, driven by the country's economic recovery. The sales surge was spread across various models, with luxury and high-performance vehicles showing particularly strong demand. The data highlights the resilience of the US market and the continued growth of German automakers in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Daimler AG saw a 11% year-on-year increase in US deliveries in March 2011, with Mercedes-Benz sales rising by 12.6% to 22,546 vehicles.
  • Volkswagen AG reported a 22.7% annual increase in US sales in March, driven by strong demand for the Volkswagen Golf, which jumped 29% to 1,532 vehicles.
  • Audi, Volkswagen's luxury unit, sold 9,818 vehicles in the United States in March, a 14.3% increase on the year, with US sales climbing 19.1% to 25,383 units in the first three months of 2011.
  • BMW AG raised US deliveries by 21.7% on the year to 26,382 vehicles, with sales of the core BMW brand advancing 12.4% to 20,295.
  • Porsche delivered 2,588 vehicles in the United States in March, a 36% increase on the year, driven by strong demand for the SUV Cayenne, which surged to 1,049 vehicles in March 2011 from 397 a year ago.
  • The sales of Daimler's C-class and E-class vehicles were also strong, with sales of the Sprinter models surging 175.1% on the year.

Statistics:

  • Daimler AG's US deliveries rose 11% to 22,971 vehicles in March 2011.
  • Mercedes-Benz sales climbed by 12.6% to 22,546 vehicles in March 2011.
  • Volkswagen Golf sales jumped 29% to 1,532 vehicles in March 2011.
  • Audi's US sales climbed 14.3% to 9,818 vehicles in March 2011.
  • BMW's US deliveries rose 21.7% to 26,382 vehicles in March 2011.
  • Porsche delivered 2,588 vehicles in the United States in March 2011, a 36% increase on the year.
  • The 3 Series remained BMW's most sold model, despite a 9.7% drop in deliveries to 8,503 vehicles.
  • The 5 Series sales jumped by 55.6% to 4,491 in March 2011.

Sources:

  • (ADPnews) - Apr 4, 2011

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