The Czech automaker reported gains in all relevant markets, especially in growth regions of China, India, and Russia. In its home market, the company was able to achieve an upgrading of its leadership position, now with a market share of 37.2 percent, while sales increased 8.4 percent to 4,800 units. The Superb Combi and the Roomster enjoy a growing popularity in the Czech Republic, with increases of 59.9 percent and 15.5 percent, respectively.
Decent growth was reported in the Western European region, where overall Skoda sales totaled 27,500 vehicles, corresponding to an increase of 15.6 percent compared to the previous year. Noteworthy positive results came from the Netherlands, where demand rose 140.4 percent, and Belgium with 81.5 percent.
“Skoda has gotten off to a running start and, in the first two months, has created the basis for solid growth in 2011. Particularly in the international growth markets, we are on a good path. For example, we more than doubled our sales in Russia in February,” explained Jurgen Stackmann, the Skoda board member for sales and marketing.
“The company has a lot of plans for the next years und wants to at least double its sales until the year 2018. This custom-made start into the year is the right motivation. We gain additional tailwind from the fact that our customers recognize our optimistic mood and have also responded positively to our new corporate appearance and the new logo,” he added.
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