Škoda Auto says it is very close to its 2009 sales target, with sales boosted by export shipments to China.
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With sales of 570,217 vehicles worldwide between January and October, Škoda Auto is just 1.7% below 2008’s record-breaking sales figure, the firm says.
China is highlighted as a major contributor to Škoda Auto’s sales target – over 100,000 cars have been sold there in the first ten months, almost twice as many as in the same period last year.
Reinhard Fleger, Škoda Auto’s BOD Member responsible for sales, said, “Having become one of the key markets in Škoda Auto’s global strategy, China is playing a major role in the brand’s future development. The Octavia has been a great success since its launch in June 2007.
“The Fabia, launched last December, is also very successful. The launch of the Superb in August this year was exceedingly important for further expansion in this market. Passing the milestone of 100,000 vehicles is a big step in developing the Škoda brand in China and also a great motivation to ensure that this positive trend continues.”
