Skoda’s global sales in April this year exceeded 77,600 vehicles, a decrease of 4.6% from the same period last year. Since the production of the new Skoda Octavia and the new Skoda Octavia Combi began in April, this has had an impact on the sales of Skoda. Similarly, the continued weakness in some European markets has also had a negative effect on sales. From January to April 2013, Skoda Automotive delivered more than 298,000 vehicles worldwide, which is a decrease of 8% from the same period of last year.

“Whether in an active market or in some of the more sluggish markets, updating and expanding our model series will help Skoda Automotive maintain active sales in the second half of this year.” Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. hcWinfried Vahland) said. “Because the new Octavia and the new Octavia Combi are in volume production, we expect that Skoda may not be able to reach the same level of sales during the same period of last year in the first half of 2013,” continued Dr. Van Andre. “In addition, some markets are still under pressure, and this is also our inability to Completely avoided."

With the launch of eight new models or upgraded models, Skoda is still optimistic about sales throughout the year.

In Western Europe, Skoda delivered 29,900 vehicles in April, a decrease of 1.4% from 30,400 units in the same period in 2012. However, Skoda’s growth in the following markets is significant: the United Kingdom (+16.4%), Italy (+36.2%), Spain (+12.9%) and Portugal (+7.5%). Skoda Motors also performed well in the Nordic countries: Denmark’s sales increased by 151.7%, Finland’s sales increased by 38%, and Sweden’s sales increased by 46.4%.

Skoda Auto sold 10,500 vehicles in Eastern Europe in April (compared with 14.3% in the same period of last year; 12,300 in April 2012); sales in Russia reached 7,500 units (reduced 14.9% from the same period of last year; April 2012: 8,800) Vehicle). From January to April this year, Skoda Automotive delivered 26,100 vehicles to the Russian market (reduced by 6.7% from the same period of last year; from January to April 2012: 28,000 vehicles), which made Russia once again the first four months of 2013 Skoda Auto. The third-selling sales market is only after China and Germany.

In Central Europe, Skoda sold 10,800 vehicles in April, which accounted for approximately 20% of the market (reduced by 6.8% from the same period of last year; April 2012: 11,600). In the Czech market, Skoda delivered more than 5,100 vehicles in April (compared with 6.0% in the same period of last year; April 2012: 5,500). In the weak domestic market, Skoda’s market share increased to 34.1% (April 2012: 32.7%).

Compared with other markets, Skoda Auto's performance in China is still the strongest, reaching nearly 20,400 units in April. In the second half of 2013, Skoda Motors expects its sales in the Chinese market to maintain growth, mainly due to the availability of the Skoda Rapid and Skoda models (Yeti, Superb Wagon).