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In August 2017, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 495,200 vehicles throughout the world. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "In August, the positive trend in demand for Volkswagen models continued in all sales regions – a development that was already in evidence in the second quarter. Especially growth in South and North America as well as China is increasingly dynamic. Volkswagen is also growing in Europe, with the exception of Germany."

As part of the biggest model offensive in its history, Volkswagen is extending its model range by adding a compact-class crossover: the T-Roc. The new crossover from Volkswagen brings fresh impetus to the compact SUV class. It offers maximum personalisation, innovative digitalisation, perfect connectivity, leading-edge driver assistance systems, dynamic engines and above all modern, expressive design. A car that is just as much at home in the city as it is on rough terrain.

Since mid-2014, the Golf Sportsvan has been the vehicle of choice for those who swear by the Golf yet are looking for extra seat height, flexibility and space. Volkswagen has now refreshed its compact van with an update, which will be seen for the first time at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main (12 – 24 September). As for technology, the new Golf Sportsvan features items such as three new TSI petrol engines, an expanded range of assistance systems, a new generation of infotainment systems (top system with gesture control) as well as more features in the standard equipment line-up. In terms of appearance, the Golf Sportsvan now makes its mark with its precision-sharpened design.

The ID. BUZZ concept car from Volkswagen is being further developed in preparation for its launch as a production vehicle. The Chairmen of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands, Dr Herbert Diess and Dr Eckhard Scholz, announced their production decision today at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, a unique show for both extraordinary historic cars and new concept vehicles. "Just the right place for the ID. BUZZ," explains Diess. "The vehicle is an important pillar in Volkswagen's electric drive initiative and carries the Microbus driving feeling into the future."

With the presentation of the new T-Roc in eight days' time, Volkswagen will be introducing a new model that is all set to make waves in the compact SUV class: the all new crossover model boasts crisp proportions, a progressive design and a wealth of innovations.

The Volkswagen brand delivered 467,000 vehicles to customers worldwide in July 2017, an increase of four percent compared with the previous year. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "The positive trend in the Volkswagen brand's deliveries continued in July. As a result, our figures for January to July are slightly higher than last year. Once again, a large share of this positive development is attributable to our SUV offensive. We intend to continue this trend during the course of the year with the upcoming model launches."

Golf R and Golf R Variant provide with 228 kW / 310 PS the power and dynamic handling of sports cars. Their tuning can optionally be further enhanced via exclusive 'Performance' packs. These include 'Performance' disc brakes and semi-slicks for driving on the track. Also specially designed for the two- and four-door Golf R is a 'Performance' exhaust system. The 'Performance' options thus offer the finest motorsport technologies – for the track and for everyday motoring.

The Volkswagen brand has continued its good start to the year in the second quarter and maintained its positive business development. Both sales revenue and operating profit rose in the first half of 2017. In the year to June, with the new demarcation between Group and brand which has applied since the beginning of the year, sales revenue rose by about 8 percent compared with the prior-year period to €39.9 billion. On a comparable basis, operating profit was doubled, reaching €1.8 (0.9) billion in the first half of the year. Following the positive performance of the brand in the first six months, Volkswagen has confirmed its return forecast for the year as a whole. The Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand expects operating return on sales to be at the upper end of the range from 2.5 to 3.5%.

The Volkswagen brand delivered 512,700 vehicles to customers worldwide in June 2017, an increase of 4.0 percent compared with the previous year. In total, 2,935,100 vehicles from the Volkswagen brand were handed over to customers worldwide in the first half of the year, representing a slight increase of 0.3 percent on the prior-year figure. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "The Volkswagen brand saw worldwide deliveries increase in June as well as overall for the first half of the year, and recorded strong growth in China and other key regions. There was a robust increase in the South America region even though further products will only be launched towards the end of the year. In the USA, the Atlas got off to a successful start in the first two months of sales and helped the brand outpace market growth. The Tiguan is an important global catalyst and will be also launched on the North American market in the second half of the year. Other new models such as the Polo, Arteon and Tiguan Allspace give us further grounds for optimism as regards the second half of the year."

The Volkswagen brand model line-up expands with the new Arteon. The notably dynamic fastback model was presented to the public for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show in March and is now available in German Volkswagen dealer showrooms.