Revenues up 6.7 in H1 to 1.42 bln euros
Operating income up 7.2 in H1 to 456 mln euros
Shipped 5,341 cars globally in H1, 1,625 in the U.S.
EMEA largest region with 2,285 cars shipped in H1

MILAN, July 31 Reuters Lamborghini could sell 10,000 cars this year for the first time, its CEO said, as the luxury sports carmaker reported a rise in profit and revenues for the first half.

The Italian brand, a subsidiary of Germany39;s Volkswagen, sold 5,341 cars between January and June, up 4.9 on the same period last year. The United States was its largest single market, with 1,625 deliveries.

Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann said it was not easy to make forecasts due to market uncertainties, including with raw materials, but added that selling 10,000 cars this year was a feasible goal.

It is not something we are obliged to achieve, but it39;s important to show what the health of the company is and how big clients39; willingness to buy our cars is, Winkelmann said.

Supported by the success of its Urus SUV, which costs around 200,000 euros 219,900 before tax, Lamborghini has in recent years expanded its output, relying on solid demand from wealthy car lovers. It delivered over 9,200 vehicles in 2022.

Rival Ferrari, whose headquarters is less than 40 kms 25 miles away, shipped more than 13,200 cars last year.

In the first half, Lamborghini39;s revenues grew 6.7 to 1.42 billion euros and its operating income rose 7.2 to a record 456 million euros, the company said….