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A tight race to the top

The race for the top slot in the Indian luxury car market is getting exciting with German maker Audi fast catching up with leader BMW after surpassing compatriot Mercedes Benz in the April-June period this year.

  • The race for the top slot in the Indian luxury car market is getting exciting with German car maker Audi fast catching up with leader BMW after surpassing compatriot Mercedes Benz in the April-June period this year.
    The race for the top slot in the Indian luxury car market is getting exciting with German car maker Audi fast catching up with leader BMW after surpassing compatriot Mercedes Benz in the April-June period this year.
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  • According to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Audi's sales in the first three months of the fiscal have jumped by 52.15 per cent to 1,908 units from 1,254 units in the year-ago period.
    According to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Audi's sales in the first three months of the fiscal have jumped by 52.15 per cent to 1,908 units from 1,254 units in the year-ago period.
  • On the other hand, sales of market leader BMW declined by 12.16 per cent to 2,088 units as against 2,377 units in the same period last year, it added.
    On the other hand, sales of market leader BMW declined by 12.16 per cent to 2,088 units as against 2,377 units in the same period last year, it added.
  • Mercedes Benz, too, witnessed a 24.41 per cent fall in its sales at 1,257 units compared to 1,663 units in April-June in 2011.
    Mercedes Benz, too, witnessed a 24.41 per cent fall in its sales at 1,257 units compared to 1,663 units in April-June in 2011.
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  • In terms of June sales, Audi surpassed BMW by selling 759 vehicles compared with the latter's 750 units. Sales for Mercedes Benz stood at 622 units.
    In terms of June sales, Audi surpassed BMW by selling 759 vehicles compared with the latter's 750 units. Sales for Mercedes Benz stood at 622 units.
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