Even after the pandemic, it wasn’t a hale and hearty period for most dwellers of the automotive industry. Supply restraints rooting up from a crusade between some nations resulted in inadvertent utilisation of the supply chains available on hand. Moreover, the global chip shortage isn’t expected to recede back anytime soon which further caused a delay in production and deliveries of vehicles.
That said, it was almost as if the time came as manna from heaven above for the Italian ‘Raging Bull’ Lamborghini which had reasons to relish it because it registered the best half-yearly results ever. Worldwide, its dispatches increased by a handsome 4.9% to 5,090 units compared to the same period last year which alludes to revenue of 1.33 billion euros, up by 30.6%. Its operating profit also peaked at 425-million euros from 251-million euros, marking a 69.6% jump. The company cites various reasons for such reassuring results. This outcome could ensue with the combined effects of increase in sales figures, a better product offensive with greater body styles and personalisation options and foreign exchange advantages.
Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, commented: “We have come to the end of an exceptional first half of the year, despite ongoing uncertainty caused by the geopolitical situation. The outlook is equally positive, with orders taken already covering the whole of 2023 production.”
Paolo Poma, Managing Director and CFO of Automobili Lamborghini, added: “This is a very challenging time but Lamborghini is facing it successfully thanks to a clear long-term strategy, which is bolstered by the brand’s great appeal. The results from the first half underline the positive trend and strengthen our conviction that we can end 2022 with a significant increase in results compared to the previous year.”
Immersing into the analysis and interpretation of data, the company construed that there was a well segmented division in deliveries in the regions of America, Asia Pacific and EMEA (Europe and Middle East and Africa) with each holding double-digit global market shares of 34%, 25% and 41%, respectively. These key markets provide the facilitation for the company to keep yielding newer and better products and strategically cater to each market. Currently, it’s the US that is the most favourable market where the company sold a terrific 1,521 units. This was succeeded in the compendium by Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, the last one of which was instrumental in bestowing the company with 576 orders and Germany, United Kingdom and the Middle East where it sold 468, 440 and 282 units in that order.
The figures which Lamborghini has recorded are those which many brands fantasise about. It’s a huge feat for a supercar (even Super SUV brand now) to achieve this figure especially when many imperfections are still looming over the industry.
SUVs have a tendency to dominate other petite vehicles, not just on the road but even on paper. Several sports car brands are getting the most massive pie of their volumes and profitability from SUVs. These vehicles are the fruit of all seasons as they appeal to an ideal buyer who wants a car that provides oodles of performance, practicality and everyday functionality.
It was a mirror story for Lamborghini as out of the total sales, the Urus provided for 61% while the Huracan and the soon to be axed long-standing master of naturally-aspirated sports cars, Aventador made up the remaining 39%.
Lamborghini sticks to its signature silhouette of a bull-inspired design with extensive rear overhangs and a menacing look for its cars. Hence, it generally launches a limited number of offerings. However, this year was marked by the debut of Huracan Tecnica, the rear-wheel drive behemoth that harangued a revised front fascia with glossy black elements around the headlamps flowing down and a V10 engine that offers neck shattering performance, no matter the environment. This month, the Italian brand is all set to unveil three feisty products, two of which will be versions of the Urus and the third one borrows its prowess from the Huracan, the only sports car in Lamborghini’s cavalry which will have to take the baton of rivalling its elder brother’s Italian and German foes.
