BMW's global vehicle sales rose 6.6 percent in October to 108,628 units, helped by continued strong demand for sporty cars like its revamped 3-Series midsize model, the company said on Tuesday.
Deliveries of its core BMW brand rose 6.9 percent to 92,748 vehicles last month, while sales of its Mini subcompact advanced 5.0 percent to 15,809 cars.
For the first 10 months, group sales at the world's largest premium carmaker rose 10.9 percent to 1,097,103 units, including 535 Rolls-Royce Phantom superluxury limousines.
The Munich-based carmaker was thus able to extend its lead in vehicle sales over archrival Mercedes Car Group at DaimlerChrysler.
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