Volkswagen sells over 2 mln vehicles worldwide in Q1April 13, 2012 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German auto giant Volkswagen said on Friday, April 13 it sold more than two million vehicles worldwide in the first quarter of the current year, thanks to strong demand in China, North America and Russia, AFP reported. VW said in a statement unit sales rose by 9.6 percent to 2.16 million worldwide in the period from January to March, the first time that quarterly sales have topped the two-million mark. "The Volkswagen Group developed very well in the first quarter. We produced another strong performance in North America, China and Russia. However, uncertainty continues, particularly on the markets in Western Europe" said board member Christian Klingler. The group's car brands cover VW, Audi, Skoda and SEAT and its commercial vehicles division includes MAN and Scania. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |