- 29,893 vehicles sold in November, up 14%
- Over 324,000 vehicles sold in the first 11 months of the year, up 32%
- Record breaking month in the UK market with 5,276 vehicles sold
Coventry, UK ‑ Jaguar Land Rover sold 29,893 vehicles in the month of November, an increase of 14% versus the same period last year. During the first 11 months of the year, Jaguar Land Rover sold 324,184 vehicles, up 32%.
November sales increased in almost every major market with sales up in China (43%), Asia Pacific (26%), the UK (15%) and Europe (12%). In North America, sales were down 7%, reflecting model year changeover effects and increased competitive conditions.
Since the start of the year, Jaguar Land Rover has seen strong sales performance across all of its major markets, with increases in China (73%), Asia Pacific (37%), the UK (20%), Europe (37%) and North America (12%).
Phil Popham, Jaguar Land Rover's Director of Group Sales Operations said, "Both Jaguar and Land Rover brands continue to deliver strong sales globally. The record breaking performance in our home market, the UK, is great news. The Jaguar XF is starting to gain traction in the market place, while the continued success of the Range Rover Sport and Evoque is encouraging as we are launching our new Range Rover to customers."
In November, Land Rover sold 25,862 vehicles, up 17% compared to the previous year, with increased sales of Range Rover Evoque (39%), Range Rover Sport (3%), Land Rover Discovery (2%) and Freelander (53%). Since the start of the year, Land Rover has sold over 275,000, up 38% compared to the same period last year.
Jaguar sold 4,031 vehicles in November (down by 5%) in anticipation of the introduction of the 2013 Model Year XF and XJ model ranges, including all‑wheel drive and new engine options, across most markets at the end of the year. In the first 11 months of the year, Jaguar sold 48,908 vehicles (up by 7%) reflecting the strong performance of the Jaguar XF.
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Notes to editors:
- Jaguar Land Rover has ambitious plans for sustainable growth and profitability.
- Jaguar Land Rover will invest circa £2bn in its products and facilities in the financial year to March 2013.
- Jaguar Land Rover employs 25 000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world. (80% of our business is exported).
- Jaguar Land Rover has recruited over 8,000 people in the last two years.
- Jaguar Land Rover is building a state of the art advanced engine facility at i54 South Staffordshire Business Park investing £355m and creating 750 new jobs. Construction commenced on 20th June 2012 and is on‑going.
- Jaguar Land Rover makes a significant contribution to the UK economy contributing £7bn GVA in the last financial year.
- One of the UK's largest exporters by value (£8.2bn in 2011) and generates in the region of 85% of its revenue from exports.
- 12 months to 31 March 2012, JLR generated PBT of £1.5bn with revenues of £13.5bn
- JLR is working on plans to extend its global production footprint, particularly in Brazil, India and China.
- Jaguar Land Rover is the only UK automotive company to be rated Platinum in the Business in the Community Corporate Social Responsibility Index 2012.
For more information, please contact:
Ken McConomy,
Head of Corporate Relations
M: +44 7714 725 236
E: kmcconom@jaguarlandrover.com
Lisa Palmer,
Senior Communications Officer
M: + 44 (0) 7557 540611
E: lpalmer1@jaguarlandrover.com