According to "European car Weekly" (Automobilwoche) reported by Japanese parts supply shortages, BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen models require some ten months or so before delivery. Analysts expect that this situation will not be until 2012, greatly improved. Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn (MartinWinterkorn) days prior to the "European Automotive Weekly" said, "the order delivery date is longer issues of concern."

    Strong recovery in world economic momentum, the global demand for cars is on the rise. Reported that, due to increased demand in overseas markets, Volkswagen's Audi, Skoda and Seat brands such as car sales in the first quarter of this year rose 14%.