JLR global sales up 3% in February

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover today reported three% increase in global sales at 26,855 units in February from the same month last year.

"February sales were up in almost every major market 20% in Asia Pacific, 20% in North America, 15% in the UK, and 6% in Europe," the company said in a statement.

In China, sales were down by 22% reflecting the Chinese New Year falling in February this year and January last year, it added.

During the month, Jaguar sold 4,595 units, up 27% with increased sales of the XF, and the XJ, it said, adding Land Rover sold 22,260 units in February, down slightly when compared to the same month last year.

Commenting on the sale performance, Jaguar Land Rover, Director of Group Sales Operations Phil Popham, said, "Jaguar Land Rover�s sales momentum continues with strong sales performance in February across most major markets. In China, our sales were influenced by the New Year celebrations."