(March 4, 2016) HONG KONG — Infiniti continued its sales momentum in February when it sold 16,600 vehicles globally, an increase of 0.2 percent over February 2015. This was the best February result for Infiniti globally as well as the 18th consecutive month with year-on-year growth. Year-to-date, Infiniti sold more than 32,250 vehicles, up 1 percent year over year, and another new record for the company.

February represented the best-ever month in history for Infiniti in Western Europe. In addition, it was the best-ever February in key regions and markets including China, Middle East, Canada, Mexico, A&O (Asia & Oceania) and Korea. Year to date, key markets — including China, Western Europe, Canada and A&O — all achieved double-digit growth.

In China, Infiniti sold more than 2,200 vehicles in February, up 16 percent from the same month last year. It marked the 26th consecutive month with year-over-year growth in China. So far this year, Infiniti sold more than 5,800 vehicles in China, an increase of 28 percent.

In Western Europe, Infiniti sold almost 1,300 vehicles in the month, an increase of 208 percent. Year-to-date, 2,100 vehicles were sold – up 138 percent year over year. The all-new Europe market Q30 Active Compact strongly contributed to this result.

In the Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin America), Infiniti sold more than 11,400 vehicles in February, down 9 percent year over year. During the first two months of the year, approximately 21,000 vehicles were sold, a decrease of 9 percent due to model year change over. However, Infiniti achieved its best February year-to-date sales in Canada, Mexico and Latin America.

In Asia and Oceania (Australia, Korea, Taiwan and other markets), Infiniti sold 500 vehicles in February, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same month in 2015. Year-to-date, sales reached almost 1,200 vehicles, an increase of 41 percent. The A&O region overall as well as the individual markets of Australia and Korea broke February year-to-date sales records.

"Driven by our successful product offensive, we continue to grow our global sales," said Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. "As new products such as QX30 and Q60 will hit the market in the course of this year, we expect to continue this momentum."