BMW Sales Increased by 37.6% in 2011

BMW China, Industry News | FrankF | January 18, 2012 at 9:07 am

BMW China will be celebrating this week in the final days before the Chinese New Year vacation, the company put forward one of its best years to date with sales increasing by a 37.6% in 2011. The German company has a joint venture with Brilliance automotive where it produces the 3 and 5 series, and will soon introduce the X1 SUV as a locally made products. BMW also import the 1-series, 5-series GT, 7-series and also X series of SUV’s into China as well as the popular MINI range.

BMW sold 217,068 cars in 2011 an increase of 37.7%, whilst the MINI range was boosted to 15,518 units showing an impressive 47.7%. When tallying up the Greater China region, and including the nearby territories of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, combined sales of BMW and MINI vehicles reached over 250,000 units giving a total increase of 37.2% over the previous years.

FrankF

Frank entered the automotive industry via his father's instructions. He grew up with cars around him, especially as his father was a major auto restorer, Frank's childhood was spent passing beers, tools and coffee to his father whilst he explained the ins and outs of engines. Frank now works in the Chinese car industry at a specific manufacturer.