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Luke
05-01-2008, 04:15 PM
Volkswagen Posts Strong April Sales Numbers
May 1, 2008
source: Volkswagen of America

HERNDON, VA.— Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2008 sales of 19,415 units, a 1.7 percent increase over the April 2007 sales of 19,086 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.8 percent ahead of 2007 sales through April.

A sign that spring is definitely in the air is Volkswagen’s innovative coupe-convertible-sunroof Eos posted its best sales month ever with sales of 1,663 units, representing a 45.6 percent increase over April 2007.

The Passat also recorded a strong sales month with sales of 3,045 units, representing an increase of 10.2 percent over April 2007.

- Luke

PS - also note that VW's U.S. headquarters has moved to Herndon, VA (near Washington, DC)

BEARJAM
05-03-2008, 07:56 AM
Well, that IS good news. Perhaps this increase will give our beloved New Beetle some longevity!