Volkswagen Group (VW) has announced a 10.2 per cent increase in the number of vehicles it delivered during the first six months of the year in comparison to the same time in 2011.

In total, the company reported 5.91 million unit deliveries, with August a particularly popular month for the firm – as delivery numbers were up 18.9 per cent year-on-year to 719,500.

The US was one of the most profitable markets for the vehicle manufacturer in the first six months of 2012, registering a rise in interest of 24.5 per cent.

"While developments in America, eastern Europe and Asia remain stable, we are monitoring the continued tense situation, particularly in Western Europe, very closely," commented VW group board member for sales Christian Klingler.

Back in July, the company announced a positive set of first-half results for 2012, revealing a 6.5 per cent increase in profits for the period to €6.5 billion (£5.22 billion).

In addition, the company's year-n-year revenues increased by 22.6 per cent to €95.4 billion.

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