Volkswagen Ireland finished 2011 with a market share of 12.5 percent, a significant record for Volkswagen in Ireland.
This represents a 0.6 percent increase over 2010 full year sales. Volkswagen Bank was able to provide €47.4m for Volkswagen customers to support the increase in sales and market share.
Adam Chamberlain, Head of Sales & Marketing at Volkswagen passenger Cars said the Volkswagen passenger cars brand continues to achieve record market share and they already have a strong customer order book for 2012.
Volkswagen will introduce new models this year, including the small car 'up!', a 21st Century Beetle, and Cross Polo.