Volkswagen of Athens Reports 42.5 Percent Increase in February U.S. Sales

March 11, 2012 - PRLog -- – Best February sales results since 1973 with 30,577 units sold –

– Passat named Top Family Car by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com amidst sales momentum –

•   February sales total 30,577 units, a 42. 5 percent increase over prior year sales
•   Passat, the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year, sold 8,189 its best month since August 2001
•   Tiguan sold 2,280 units, its best February ever
•   Jetta Sedan achieved 11,694 units, up 11.4 percent versus the prior year
•   High-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 21.3 percent of sales in

February, up 54.6 percent versus the prior month

“February’s strong sales of 30,577 units and back-to-back record months reflects the increasing consumer confidence in the marketplace and strong interest for our products,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “With escalating fuel prices, we anticipate increased demand for our full-range of fuel efficient vehicles, particularly our TDI Clean Diesel models, to continue into the spring selling season.”

The Passat, recently named the #1 Family Car for 2012 by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, continues to be a success in the competitive mid-size sedan segment with 8,189 units for the month of February.

Jetta sedan remains the volume leader for Volkswagen with sales totaling 11,694, its best February ever.
The 2012 Beetle sold 1,303 units. The TDI Clean Diesel Coupe was unveiled this month at the Chicago Auto Show; it will go on sale late summer 2012.

The Tiguan continued strong sales with 2,280 units sold, marking the best February ever. The Touareg vehicles saw an increase in sales with 65.1 percent with 723 units sold.

Volkswagen’s high-mileage, clean diesel TDI models account for 21.3 percent of sales in February, a 54.6 percent increase versus the prior month.

Volkswagen of Athens, located in beautiful Bogart, Georgia, is your leading new and used Volkswagen dealer serving Northeast Georgia including all of Bogart, Athens, Atlanta, Winder, Monroe, Loganville, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Gainesville, Buford, Sugar Hill, Covington, Suwanee, Conyers, Lilburn, Duluth Redan and Norcross. We are a locally owned and operated company, and as such, recognize the unique qualities of Northeast Georgia and its residents. We try to tailor our products and services to the needs of our area customers and welcome your comments and suggestions. We have served the Athens and surrounding areas for over seventeen years and appreciate you the trust and loyalty our customers have placed in us.

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Our company philosophy is based upon two very traditional fundamental values: common sense and the golden rule. We highly value our customers and our employees. We strive to achieve the highest levels of honesty, integrity and fairness in all our dealings with both.

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Contact Information

Volkswagen of Athens
www.volkswagenofathens.com
4735 Atlanta Highway
Bogart, GA 30622

Sales:
1-866-308-2723
Service:
1-866-617-9921
Sales Hours:
Sunday - Closed
Monday - Friday 9:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday – 9:00AM – 6:00PM
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