Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Volkswagen reports February 2008 sales results

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced February 2008 sales of 16,556 units, a 1.2 percent increase over the February 2007 sales of 16,367 vehicles.

Reflecting its all-season capabilities, the hardtop convertible Eos posted a 33 percent increase over February 2007. The affordable and fun-to-drive Rabbit also posted strong February sales with a 27.9 percent increase over February 2007 sales. The Jetta, which consistently remains Volkswagen’s top performer also posted increased sales over February 2007.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.

Detailed numbers after the jump.

Source: Volkswagen of America