INFINITI ACHIEVES ALL-TIME HIGH AUGUST GLOBAL SALES

September 2, 2015 by Infiniti

◾12 consecutive best individual months

◾51 percent increase in China in August

◾Q30 active compact to make world premiere at Frankfurt Motor Show

Hong Kong – Infiniti today announced its global sales of 16,900 vehicles in August, an increase of 19 percent over August 2014. This marks the best August in Infiniti's history, and Infiniti has now reached a 12-month streak of best individual months on record.

All four regions of Infiniti – including the Americas, China, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and A&O (Asia and Oceania) – achieved positive growth from last year. The Americas and China, two of Infiniti's largest regions, both outperformed the previous year by double digits in August. China – along with other key markets including Canada, Mexico, Latin America, West Europe, South Africa and Australia – all achieved their best August sales ever.

Year to date, Infiniti sold more than 136,700 vehicles around the world, an increase of 14 percent over the same period the year before and a record for the first eight months of a year in the brand's history. All four regions recorded strong growth. China, EMEA, and A&O all reached record sales for the first eight-month history.

'The August result continues to be encouraging,' said Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company, Ltd. 'Infiniti is keeping up the momentum to establish itself as a global premium automotive brand.'

In the Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico and Latin America), Infiniti's biggest sales region, the brand sold about 11,900 vehicles in August, up 16 percent from a year ago. Year to date, Infiniti Americas sold around 94,200 vehicles, an 11 percent year on year increase.

In China, Infiniti reached a record August by selling more than 3,000 vehicles in the month. This is an increase of more than 1,000 vehicles from August 2014, representing a year on year increase of 51 percent. In the first eight months of 2015, Infiniti has sold more than 24,700 vehicles in China, a 35 percent increase over the same period last year; the company continues to significantly outperform the overall slowed down automotive market.

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In the EMEA region, Infiniti sold about 1,500 vehicles in August – 3 percent up from the previous year despite the difficult economic and market situation in East Europe. In West Europe and Middle East, Infiniti continued its strong momentum by growing 19 percent and 17 percent respectively. Year to date, Infiniti sold approximately 14,300 vehicles in EMEA, an 8 percent increase year on year.

In Asia and Oceania's growth markets, Infiniti sold more than 400 vehicles in August, an 8 percent increase from the previous year. From January to August, the region sold about 3,600 vehicles, a 24 percent year on year growth.

'Infiniti will maintain this momentum by offering iconic design, an expanded range of products and an exhilarating driver experience. At the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show, we will introduce our all-new Q30 active compact,' said Krueger. 'The Q30 will offer powerful design, premium materials, the latest driver assistance technology as well as the ride and handling characteristics typical for Infiniti.'

About Infiniti

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States and China. Production in the UK will start in 2015, bringing with it significant expansion of the brand's portfolio. Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.

As the Title Partner and Vehicle Performance Partner of Infiniti Red Bull Racing, Infiniti has a far-reaching technical collaboration with the four-time FIA Formula One World Championship winning Team.

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