VW-AUDI: Q2 volume off at VW; Audi up 16% on strong EV sales

Volkswagen sales fell 1.7 percent to 76,934 in the second quarter despite a surge in ID4 electric vehicle deliveries after production expanded to the U.S. VW's four core crossovers and its top-selling car all declined during the latest period. Meanwhile, Audi sales rose 16 percent to 55,582 on growth among its most popular models.

Brands: VW, down 1.7%; Audi up 16%

Notable nameplates: VW Atlas, down 13%; Tiguan, down 7.1%; Atlas Cross Sport, down 8.3%; Taos, down 3.9%; Jetta, down 9.8%; ID4, up 303%; Audi Q5, up 17%: Q7, up 31%; A5, up 39%

Quote: "With record consumer demand for our BEV portfolio, a strong premium market and better supply conditions, Audi of America is on track to have one of our best years ever," Daniel Weissland, president of Audi of America, said in a written statement.

Did you know? Crossovers accounted for 85 percent of VW's first-half sales. Audi EV sales represented 10 percent of total brand sales for the second quarter, the first time they achieved that penetration rate.