Skoda registers record sales in the first half of 2010

Skoda has recorded a record number of sales in the first half of 2010. Škoda has sold 378 747 vehicles, increasing the period January to June is 15%.

Skoda Auto makes a new sales record, thanks to the 378,747 vehicles sold worldwide in the first half of 2010. Thus, sales volume increased by about 15% over the same period last year. In June, no less than 71,320 customers have ruled in favor of Skoda cars (+ 8.3%).

Skoda continues its upward trend with new record figures. So brand took advantage especially high demand in China, but also many markets across the West and East. However, in several countries is still rather weak basis, after the difficult year 2009. Thus, the second half of 2010 brings major challenges. We are but a very good way, "stresses Fleger Reinhard, Member responsible for sales of Skoda Auto as Board

Market in China was an important contribution to these positive results. There was high growth in deliveries in June 2010, compared to the same month last year, over 51%. This corresponds to a total of 15,158 vehicles. During January-June 2010, China 84 135 units were delivered, so with 82.3% more than in the first half of last year.

But other markets that are developing excellent Skoda is active. In regions overseas sales could be increased in the first six months almost 50% to a total of 25,000 units. Eastern European markets have recovered. In June, Skoda, grew by 48.2% in this area. Russia has sold twice as many cars as compared to the same month last year. Also trademark bearing the winged arrow logo, has improved results in Western Europe (without Germany), increasing by 34.5% over the first six months of 2009 and reaching the figure of 117,283 vehicles. Obvious increases were registered in the UK Skoda (+ 61.2%) and Spain (including Canary Islands, + 50%).

Similarly, and home market, Skoda meet growing. In June of 5743 vehicles were delivered. Thus, aggregate sales figures stood 16.6% above those of 2009.

The second largest market of traditional Czech brand, in terms of sales volume is, after China, still in Germany. In June there were 13,343 registered vehicles bearing the Skoda. Compared to the previous year period similiara 'normal', ie without first cassation, Skoda has managed to boost its numbers registrations by 4.6%, reaching a total of 67,556 units, retaining their position as an importer no. One in Germany.

Škoda is positioned first in the world is Octavia preferences. In the first six months of 2010, sales of this model have increased by 20%, reaching a total of 158,024 cars. And Yeti compact SUV sales have developed excellent (25,868 units), as well as those of the Superb. Sales figures found in the top range model Skoda increased in many markets due to new version launched, namely Superb Combi, obtained increases of around 150%, ie 47 830 vehicles. Also, in the first half were delivered to customers 111 967 Fabia, 14,900 and 18,738 Octavia Tour Roomster.

Source: http://new.skoda-auto.com/

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