FYI: October Auto Sales Figures

Volkswagen has reported a souring 67.30% increase in its India sales to 7,266 units in October as opposed to the 4,343 units in the corresponding period last year according to a statement given by Volkswagen. Compact car Polo and sedan Vento continue to be the flag bearers for the brand, with a total of 6,814 units sold in October, 2011, the company said. "Our action model strategy has once again proved to be very successful, with the Polo and the Vento Breeze being a huge attraction for customers during the festive season," Volkswagen Group Sales India Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Neeraj Garg said.

Toyota Kirloskar sales have also seen a whooping jump of 63% in October. Despite the Tsunami effect and the resulting delays in the delivery the company's sales stats makes Toyota one of the major players in the industry.

Also, according to the latest figures, Honda Siel Cars sales jump 5% in October as a result of selling 1,220 units of its new compact car Brio, 463 units of hatchback Jazz, 3,376 units of its flagship sedan City, 281 units of premium sedan Civic, 172 units of luxury sedan Accord and 14 units of its sports utility vehicle CR-V.

Other figures reveal:

• Hyundai Motor India sales down 7%
• GM India Oct sales rise marginally
• Tata Motors sales rise 5% in October