2015. október 12., hétfő 09:44 |
BMW Group achieves record September sales (part 1) |
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München, 12 October, 2015 (APA/OTS) - Deliveries in September total 215,413, up 7.8% - BMW Group deliveries climb 7.5% in first nine months to 1,644,810 - Double-digit growth in Europe: 10.3% in first nine months - BMW i sales top 20,000 in year through September - BMW i3: over 3,000 units sold in September - MINI sales increase 18.7% in year-to-date: deliveries total 246,426 |
The BMW Group continues to grow its sales, achieving its best ever
September result. Deliveries of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand
vehicles totalled 215,413 for the month, an increase of 7.8%
compared with the same period last year. It's also been the
company's best ever first three quarters with year-to-date sales up
7.5% (1,644,810).
"Despite ongoing headwinds in certain markets, BMW Group sales
continue to grow steadily," said Ian Robertson, Member of the Board
of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW. "We are seeing
strong momentum in many European markets, while sales in much of
Asia and the NAFTA region are also moving positively. Going into the
fourth quarter, the new BMW 7 Series and X1 are coming onto the
market at the end of October and expanded production capacity in
Spartanburg (USA) means we can get closer to reaching the very high
demand for our larger BMW X vehicles, so we're on track for another
record sales result in 2015," he continued.
Global sales of BMW brand vehicles climbed 7.7% in September, with
a total of 180,475 vehicles delivered to customers in the month.
Deliveries in the first three quarters of the year rose 5.8%
compared to the same period last year, with a total of 1,395,780
vehicles sold.
Sales of the BMW 2 Series range continue to grow steadily with the
Active Tourer achieving monthly sales of 8,670 a year after it was
launched. Sales of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé almost doubled
compared to September last year, with a total of 6,080 units
delivered to customers (+90.8%). Global deliveries of the BMW 5
Series in September rose 21.0% to 33,406. The BMW X vehicles remain
very popular with sales of the BMW X3 climbing to 13,808 units, up
13.8% compared to the same month last year. The BMW X6 more than
doubled its sales with 4,002 delivered to customers worldwide, an
increase of 127.1%.
September was also a strong month for BMW i vehicles with 3,361 BMW
i3s (+86.9%) delivered to customers worldwide. Since the beginning
of the year, 20,576 customers have taken delivery of a BMW i3 or i8,
nearly twice as many as over the same period last year (+95.1%).
The MINI brand continues to grow its global sales with 34,600 units
delivered to customers in September, an increase of 8.6% on the same
month last year. The first nine months of the year have seen sales
increase by 18.7% with a total of 246,426 MINIs delivered worldwide.
"MINI has achieved record sales so far this year and I'm confident
the trend will continue," said Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the
Board of Management of BMW AG, MINI, BMW Motorrad and Rolls-Royce.
"The new MINI Clubman arrives in the showrooms this month and is the
first MINI in the fast-growing premium compact segment. The Clubman
will provide a strong impulse for the brand's further development;
MINI is building on a position of strength and I look forward to
seeing our sales continue to grow around the world." Sales of the MINI 3 door in the first nine months of the year have
increased 13.8% compared to the same period last year, with a total
of 94,830 delivered to customers. Around the world, a total of
67,961 MINI 5 doors have been sold in the year-to-date.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars achieved its second-best ever sales
performance for the first nine months of the year, despite
significant headwinds in the luxury sector in Mainland China. The
Goodwood-based brand delivered 2,604 units to customers in the
nine-month period from January to September (-8.9%). Outside China,
globally-balanced sales were in line with expectations and the
company continues to plan for long-term sustainable growth.
All major global regions have achieved growth in September and the
year-to-date, in line with the BMW Group's strategy of balanced
global sales.
Europe continues to provide strong momentum in the first three
quarters of 2015, with BMW and MINI combined sales up 10.3% on the
same period last year (731,065). Great Britain, the BMW Group's
fourth biggest market, continues to be a significant growth driver
with 171,233 vehicles delivered to customers so far this year, an
increase of 13.8%. Many other markets also achieved double-digit
growth. Customer deliveries in France, for example, are up 19.6% in
the first three quarters (56,208). Southern European markets
continue to recover well with sales in Spain up 18.0% (33,501) and
deliveries in Portugal up 25.7% (10,760).
Sales volume in the Americas continues to climb steadily; a total
of 360,700 BMW and MINI vehicles have been delivered to customers in
the region so far this year, an increase of 7.0%. In the USA, sales
in the first three quarters of 2015 totalled 294,930, up 6.9%.
Customer deliveries in Canada over the same period rose 11.8%
(31,297) while sales in Mexico climbed 18.7% (12,598).
Deliveries of BMW and MINI vehicles in Asia in the year-to-date
increased by 4.3% compared with the same period last year, totalling
502,046. In Mainland China, a total of 342,683 BMW and MINI vehicles
were delivered to customers, up 2.0% compared with the same period
last year. South Korea continues to achieve significant double-digit
growth with sales so far this year up 19.8% (40,088) while
deliveries in Japan climbed 9.8% in the year-to-date
(50,490).(continues)
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2015. október 12., hétfő 09:44 |
BMW Group achieves record September sales (part 2) |
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München, 12 October, 2015 (APA/OTS) - |
Sales of BMW Motorrad motorcycles and maxi-scooters continue to show
excellent momentum. A total of 11,088 units were sold in September,
an increase of 11.0% compared with the same month last year. In the
first three quarters of the year, 112,411 customers took delivery of
a BMW Motorrad vehicle, up 12.2% on the same period last year.
BMW Group sales in/up to September 2015 at a glance
In Compared with Up to/including Compared with
September previous year Sept. 2015 previous year
2015 ============= =========== ================= ================= ================= BMW Group 215,413 +7.8% 1,644,810 +7.5% Automobiles ------------- ----------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- BMW 180,475 +7.7% 1.395,780 +5.8% ------------- ----------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- MINI 34,6 +8.6% 246,426 +18.7% ------------- ----------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Rolls-Royce 338 -1.7% 2,604 -8.9% ------------- ----------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- BMW Motorrad 11,088 +11.0% 112,411 +12.2% ------------- ----------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
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(http://www.apimages.com) and http://www.presseportal.de/nr/28255/ -
If you have any queries, please contact: Corporate Communications
Emma Begley, Business and Finance Communications, emma.begley@bmwgroup.com Telephone: +49 89 382-72200, Fax +49 89 382-24418
Nikolai Glies, Head of Business and Finance Communications, nikolai.glies@bmwgroup.com Telephone: +49 89 382-24544, Fax: +49 89 382-24418
Media website: www.press.bmwgroup.com Email: presse@bmw.de
The BMW Group With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is
the world's leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and
motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility
services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 30 production
and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales
network in more than 140 countries.
In 2014, the BMW Group sold approximately 2,118 million cars and
123,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the
financial year 2014 was approximately € 8.71 billion on revenues
amounting to € 80.40 billion. As of 31 December 2014, the BMW Group
had a workforce of 116,324 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore
established ecological and social sustainability throughout the
value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear
commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its
strategy.
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