-  In November, sales of “Premium” car manufacturers in Germany have increased: the BMW brand sold 145,500 vehicles (+26.4% compared to November 2011), the Audi brand has passed 123,600 (+10.9 % compared to November 2011) and Mercedes 120,400 (+ 5.7% compared to November 2011).

- In the first 11 months of 2012, BMW (excluding Mini) sold 1.38 million vehicles (+10.9%), Audi 1.34 million (12.7%) and Mercedes (excluding Smart) 1 19 million (+5.1%).

- The three manufacturers sell so nearly 4.3 million vehicles throughout the year 2012, i.e. 5% of global sales all manufacturers.

- These three manufacturers account for 51% of sales of premium manufacturers in the world in 2012.