SkodaAuto India’s August 2010 sales up by 24 pc

MUMBAI: SkodaAuto India, a fully owned subsidiary of SkodaAuto a.s., Czech Republic announced a sales growth of 24 pc for the month of August 2010 over July 2010. SkodaAuto India’s total sales for August 2010 stood at an impressive 1511 units. Skoda has registered impressive growth in this year riding on the success of Skoda Superb and New Skoda Laura. Speaking on the occasion Thomas Kuehl, Director & Board Member, Sales and Marketing, SkodaAuto India said “I am extremely delighted with SkodaAuto’s continuing growth as we gear up for the exciting period ahead. To further propel Skoda’s success in the Indian market, we will soon introduce Skoda’s first SUV “YETI”. This eagerly awaited car from Skoda’s stable has been extremely successful globally and our initial feelers from the Indian consumers have been very positive.” Ashutosh Dixit, Senior General Manager, Sales and Marketing, SkodaAuto India commented “SkodaAuto’s growth in India has been a result of our commitment to the customers. We are extremely proud to state that SkodaAuto India has been rated No. 3 in Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) by J D Power Survey 2010. In line with our commitment towards the customers, we recently introduced the Skoda Shield. Skoda Shield is an unique package of benefits which provides zero worries ownership experience for all customers”