Skoda achieves new sales record in first half of 2016

The Czech carmaker delivered 98,800 vehicles in June (up 4.4 percent compared to June 2015). The positive development in the core markets of China and Europe and the recovery of sales in Russia have contributed as much to the record results as the significant gains of the model series Skoda Fabia, Superb and Yeti.

In Western Europe, Skoda grew in June and the first half of the year. Compared to the same month last year, deliveries increased by 5.3 percent to 45,000 units (June 2015: 42,700 vehicles). From January to June, the brand's sales improved by 7.5 percent to 242,500 vehicles. In Germany, sales increased in this period by 6.9 percent to 86,500 units. The Czech car manufacturer recorded double-digit growth in June in the Netherlands (1600 vehicles; up 37.3 percent), France (2600 vehicles; up 21.2 percent), Great Britain (8500 vehicles; 17.8 percent), Italy (2000 vehicles; up 27.2 percent) and Spain where sales increased 31 percent to 2400 vehicles.

Skoda also surpassed last year's sales figures in China - the company's strongest market worldwide: In June, sales climbed by 11.8 percent (22,400 vehicles). The six-month balance also closed positively with an increase of 5.4 percent (145,800 vehicles). In addition, Skoda recorded growth in New Zealand (100 vehicles; up 12.8 percent) and Taiwan (400 vehicles; up 46.2 percent).