Volkswagen June U.S. Car Sales Highest Since 1973

By Benjamin Reeves | July 03 2012 12:37 PM

Volkswagen AG (Frankfurt: VOW) announced Tuesday that June U.S. sales rose 34.2 percent. The German car maker reported its best June and first half since its heyday with the VW Bus in 1973.

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The Volkswagen logo is seen on display at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, April 20, 2011.

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VW sold 38,170 vehicles in the U.S. in June, a 34.2 percent gain year-over-year which supported sales growth of 35.4 percent for the first half of 2012. VW's leading models were the Jetta, Passat and Golf, which combined accounted for more than two-thirds of the company's June sales.

Volkswagen AG (Frankfurt: VOW) shares 0.45 percent to €118.52 ($149.14) Tuesday.

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