Volkswagen sold more cars in China than in Germany during the first quarter – the first time Europe's biggest automaker found more buyers abroad than in its home market.

The roughly 150,000 cars sold in China _ compared to 114,000 in Germany during January-March – reflect VW's "excellent" position in a huge, unfolding market, chief executive Bernd Pischetsrieder said during the company's annual shareholder meeting.