Sales of new passenger cars and light trucks in Slovakia rose by 16.4% to 96,897 units in Slovakia in 2008, according to data just released by the local Automotive Industry Association.


Skoda led the market with a share of 19.2% and 18,582 units sold.


Volkswagen was second, with an 8.4% share of the market, followed by Peugeot with 7%.