In the first month of 2013, many automakers are still crunching their numbers from 2012, and though it is already well-known that 2012 was a great year for the auto industry, it is still not known just how well each individual automaker sold.

This week, VW announced that brand sales went up 31 percent in December, even as some of the other European brands did not see the same success. In Russia, China, and the United States, VW saw major gains, delivering millions of vehicles around the world.

Still, VW isn’t ready to rest on its laurels in 2013. VW’s Sales Chief Christian Klinger predicted that 2013 would be “a very demanding year” for VW, especially with auto sales struggling in most of Europe. Klinger made it clear in his statement, though, that VW is aware of the challenges ahead and preparing to meet those challenges head-on.

Readers, we want to hear from you! What do you think of the VW brand and their line-up? Are you looking for a new car in 2013, and will you consider buying a VW? Leave a comment below, and let us know what you think!

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