VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS JULY SALES INCREASE OF 5%

August 1, 2006- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported July sales of 22,627, a 5.0% increase over prior year July sales of 21,553.
Signifying Volkswagen’s return to its roots, the Rabbit posted July sales of 2,109. This is the highest monthly Golf/ Rabbit sales figure since 2002. The Rabbit’s unique combination of “Volks-pricing”, standard features, and iconic branding have succeeded in attracting new prospects, and buyers, to the Volkswagen brand.

Volume carlines, such as Jetta and Passat, continue to gain momentum in the marketplace. Year-to-date, Jetta is up 13.5% over 2005 levels, while Passat posted a year-to-date increase of 50.1% over 2005.

Year-to-date sales for the Volkswagen brand reflect an increase of 17.3% (138,672 units for 2006, as compared to 118,257 units for 2005). Shown below is the model-by model breakdown for July, and year-to-date, for the Volkswagen brand.

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chewy - 8/1/2006 2:36:48 PM

+1 Boost

Read the Audi press realese more carefully, there are reasons why they are down. Good job VW, they are increasing their sales.

PlanoA4 - 8/1/2006 3:53:03 PM

+2 Boost

This is sort of typical for VW. As gasoline goes up so do their sales, as it falls so does the sales. The safety commercial for the Jetta is one of the best they have had out in a long time. Shocking yet informative. Smart advertising is always a good thing. Good job VW keep the tide flowing your way