END OF YEAR UK - SKODA - The Czech brand has a huge 2016, 2017 should be better with new products.

• ŠKODA UK registers 80,372 cars in 2016; +7.6 % on 2015 (74,692)
• Best-ever UK sales for Octavia; 23,068 registrations, +2% on 2015
• Best ever UK sales for vRS range; +18% on 2015
• Best-ever UK sales for Superb; 10,173 registrations, +73.2% on 2015
• Best-ever UK sales for Yeti;  13,689 registrations, +3% on 2015
• Multi-award winning Fabia sales up +8.6%; 20,522 registrations (18,904)
• Total UK market share of 2.98% for ŠKODA
• Best-ever UK True Fleet sales; 19,295 registrations, up +11% on 2015
• True Fleet market share at record 3.24% 

ŠKODA is celebrating a record-breaking 2016 with best ever annual new car registrations in the UK.  A total of 80,372 cars were registered – up 7.6% on 2015 (74,692), giving the brand a total UK market share of 2.98% (2.84% in 2015).

Every vehicle in the brand’s multi award-winning model range played its part in the success.

Octavia continued to prove its pulling power as ŠKODA’s cornerstone model recorded its best-ever UK sales; 23,068 cars were registered, up 2% on 2015.  

More than 20% of Octavia models were badged vRS, up 18% on 2015; proving the UK’s passion for high performance models is as prevalent as ever.

ŠKODA’s flagship Superb continues to thrill new-car buyers as sales demand for the model was up an impressive 73.2%, with 10,173 registrations securing the model’s best-ever sales in the UK.

Since its launch in the UK in 2009, Yeti has built a cult status among the UK new-car buying public, and 2016 proved to be the model’s best year yet with 13,689 registrations, up 3% on 2015.

Sales for ŠKODA’s multi-award winning Fabia continued to grow with the model finding homes with 20,522 customers in 2016, up 8.5% on 2015.

ŠKODA also sold 4,826 Rapid and 8,140 Citigo models in 2016.

The brand recorded a best-ever sales performance in True Fleet.  ŠKODA out-performed UK True Fleet growth by more than double to register an 11% growth on 2015 (19,295 cars). In doing so the brand secured its best-ever True Fleet market share; 3.24% (3.07% 2015).

Commenting on the record performance, Duncan Movassaghi, Director of ŠKODA UK, said: “These figures demonstrate yet again the phenomenal momentum ŠKODA is enjoying in the UK. Interest in ŠKODA cars is at a record-high.  Customers have long recognised ŠKODA as a brand that delivers great quality at outstanding value for money.  Now, with strong design featured on our new models, we are attracting more new customers that ever before.”

USA SALES OCTOBER - Porsche breaks previous sales records for the month hitting over 4,500 unit sales.

• Record October sales month

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced another record breaking October sales result of 4,506 vehicles.

October 2016 sales represent a 10.7 percent increase over October 2015. Year-to-date retail sales stand at 44,752, up 3.2 percent compared to last year, continuing the trend of consistent year-over-year growth. 

"As we approach the holiday selling season, I am confident we will finish the year strong," stated Klaus Zellmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, PCNA. "We are looking forward to the start of retail deliveries for our 718 Cayman models and the grand opening of our Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles."

Consumer demand for the Macan soared in October as 2,120 vehicle sales were recorded, a 133.5 percent increase over October 2015. Year-to-date Macan retail sales stand at 15,482 units, a 38.4 percent increase over the same period in 2015.

Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales in the United States were 1,310 for October 2016. CPO sales year-to-date stand at 13,836 units, a 15.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2015. 

Model	October Sales		Year-to-Date
	2016	2015	2016	2015
ALL BOXSTER/CAYMAN	441	552	5,430	5,661
ALL 911	444	803	7,491	8,360
ALL CAYENNE	1,206	1,454	12,712	13,721
ALL PANAMERA	295	353	3,636	4,238
ALL MACAN	2,120	908	15,482	11,189
GRAND TOTALS*	4,506	4,070	44,752	43,370
*2015 grand totals include 918 Spyder sales; 2016 grand totals include one 918 Spyder sale

WORLDWIDE SALES - Skoda sells nearly 13,000 cars in September giving it more than 10% growth over 2015.

• ŠKODA registers 12,565 cars in September 2016, recording its best-ever September sales result
• Growth of more than 10 per cent over September 2015, with 63,310 vehicles registered year to date – more than five per cent ahead of 2015
• Octavia most popular model in September, with flagship Superb up more than 80 per cent up year to date
• Highest ever September sales for Octavia (3,600) and Yeti (2,188)

ŠKODA UK continued its growth into Autumn with record UK registrations. In September 2016, the brand found 12,565 new homes for its models, 1,181 more than the same month last year. This 10.3 per cent increase in monthly registrations has also seen ŠKODA’s UK market share climb to 2.9 per cent year to date.

The increase for September (1,181 vehicles) means ŠKODA has registered 63,310 so far in 2016, 3,166 more than the same period last year (60,144 cars).

The multi-award winning Fabia supermini found more than 2,300 new owners in the month of September alone. The Yeti also enjoyed its best-ever September with 2,188 cars registered during the month. It was the combined sales of the Octavia hatchback and Estate models – totalling 3,600 registrations for the month – that accounted for the largest share of ŠKODA registrations.

Demand for the Superb, which has been enjoying unparalleled sales success since its launch in 2015, showed no sign of slowing. Registrations for ŠKODA’s flagship were up more than 80 per cent, with 1,327 examples donning a new 66 registration plate. Year to date, 7,894 Superbs have been registered in the UK, a huge 3,589 more than the same period last year.

ŠKODA’s fleet department had its most successful September ever, with 6,544 vehicles delivered in the month.  The Superb hatch grew its year to date share of the true fleet segment from 1.2 per cent to 2.8 per cent, and the Estate up from 5.2 per cent to 9.4 per cent. 

WORLDWIDE SALES AUGUST - Skoda continues it's growth spurt with a double digit rise in August.

• Delivering 80,700 vehicles in August, ŠKODA achieved an increase of 14.2% compared to last August (2015: 70,700)
• The brand records sales increase of 36.1% in China
• Growth trend in Turkey and Israel continues
• Top Model ŠKODA Superb and ŠKODA Rapid post strong growth rates

ŠKODA’s global deliveries in August increased to 80,700 vehicles. Compared to the same period last year, this represents growth of 14.2% (August 2015: 70,700 vehicles). Thus, the traditional Czech brand has continued its growth trend. The top model ŠKODA Superb and the ŠKODA Rapid in particular contributed to the brand’s success.

“In August ŠKODA once again continued along the sustained growth path,” says Werner Eichhorn, ŠKODA Board Member for Sales and Marketing. 

“Sales of ŠKODA’s flagship Superb more than doubled, highlighting that we are winning over new consumer groups with our model range.” ŠKODA is also pursuing this goal with the ŠKODA Kodiaq recently presented in Berlin. 

With this large SUV, the brand from Mladá Boleslav will significantly strengthen its position in the important SUV segment. The market launch is set for February 2017.

In Western Europe, ŠKODA grew by 7% in August with 29,000 vehicles delivered (August 2015: 27,100). In Germany, the traditional Czech brand delivered 12,100 vehicles (up 3.6%). 

ŠKODA recorded double-digit growth in numerous countries, including France (1,600 vehicles; up 20.8%), Italy (900 vehicles; up 28.7%), the Netherlands (1,500 vehicles; up 62.9%), Austria (1,600 vehicles; up 48.8%), Portugal (200 vehicles; up 11.9%) and Sweden (1,200 vehicles; up 19.4%).

ŠKODA recorded modest growth in Central Europe where 13,100 customers received their new ŠKODA – compared with the same month last year this represents an increase of 6.9%. In the domestic market – the Czech Republic – ŠKODA delivered 6,400 vehicles (August 2015: 6,700 vehicles; down 5.0%). The brand achieved significant growth in Poland (4,100 vehicles; up 41.8%) and Croatia (200 vehicles; up 71.0%).

In Eastern Europe, excluding Russia, 2,400 ŠKODA vehicles reached their new owners (August 2015: 2,300 vehicles; up 5.4%). In Russia, ŠKODA deliveries rose by 5.9% to 4,600 vehicles (August 2015: 4,300 vehicles).

The success in Turkey and Israel continues: ŠKODA delivered 2,000 vehicles in August in Turkey, representing an increase of 39.0% (August 2015: 1,400 vehicles). ŠKODA achieved a similarly strong result in Israel, delivering 1,300 vehicles (August 2015: 1,200 vehicles; up 7.8%).

In China – ŠKODA’s strongest global market – the brand achieved a significant increase over the same period last year: A total of 26,000 vehicles were delivered, representing an increase of 36.1%.

ŠKODA deliveries to customers in August 2016 (in units, rounded off, listed by model; +/- in % compared to August 2015):

ŠKODA Citigo (sold only in Europe: 2,700; +3.0%)

ŠKODA Fabia (13,900; -2.8 %)

ŠKODA Rapid (17,400; +38.0 %)

ŠKODA Octavia (30,800; +2.9 %)

ŠKODA Superb (9,200; +144.1 %)

ŠKODA Yeti (6,700; -2.5 %)