Volkswagen announced today that it has overtaken Ford as far as delivery figures go for the first half of 2008. This way Volkswagen is the third automaker in the world with Ford settling for the fourth position.
"We are delighted that the Volkswagen Group has made it to the global automobile industry’s top three for the first time. This shows that we are on the right track with our ever-stronger international presence and, above all, our product program. We will systematically push ahead with our growth course even in the present difficult market environment," Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, commented.
Volkswagen delivered 3.31 million vehicles in the first half of 2008 which is a 7.2% increase in the first six months. Ford delivered "only" 3.22 million units in the same period.
