Škoda Achieves New Sales Record in the First Half of the Year

Škoda has achieved a new sales record in the first half of 2011. Compared to the first half of 2010, sales rose 20.1% worldwide to 454,700 units (January – June 2010: 378,700 vehicles). At the same time, the Czech manufacturer recorded the best June sales record of its history with 81,300 sold vehicles (last year: 71,300) and a new monthly sales record for the fourth time in a row. Thus, sales in China reached a new record in the first half of the year. In Russia, Škoda has never sold as many cars within a single month as it did in June.

Last month, the brand also achieved high growth rates in other markets of Central and Eastern Europe. In the Ukraine, sales increased 64.8 percent. Poland rose 9.1 percent, Slovenia 52 percent.

In Western Europe, Škoda grew at double digits: With a plus of 11.1%, the brand was able to expand its market share and recorded sales of 35,100 units in June.

Škoda also maintains a high growth rate in other markets beyond Europe. Thus, the manufacturer reached a new monthly sales record in Australia in June.

Deliveries to customers in June 2011 (ŠKODA models compared to June 2010):
Octavia (34,500 units/+20%), Fabia (24,800 units/+17.1%), Superb (10,900 units/+13.9%), Yeti (6,300 units/+23.5%), Roomster (3,300 units/+4.9%).