Volkswagen AG (VLKAY) U.S. Auto Sales Rise 20.3%

(Updated - January 4, 2017 10:50 AM EST)

Volkswagen of America (OTC: VLKAY) reported sales of 37,229 units delivered in December 2016. This marks a 20.3 percent increase over December 2015. Sales for 2016 total 322,948 units, a 7.6 percent decrease over 2015.

December 2016 highlights include:

• Tiguan delivered 5,575 units, a 13.8 percent increase over December 2015, marking the best month ever for the vehicle.
• The Golf family delivered 8,968 units, a 56.9 percent increase over December 2015.
  • Golf GTI delivered 2,777 units for the month, a 17.2 percent increase over December 2015, marking the best month ever for the vehicle.
  • Golf SportWagen delivered 3,332 units, a 271.5 percent increase over December 2015. This includes the all-new Alltrack.
• The Chattanooga-built Passat delivered 7,241 units, a 101.4 percent increase over December 2015.

Calendar year 2016 highlights include:

• Tiguan delivered 43,638 units in 2016, a 21.7 percent increase over 2015, marking the best year ever for the vehicle.
• Golf GTI delivered 23,934 units in 2016, a 1.1 percent increase over 2015, marking the best year ever for the model.

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