Skoda sales up 50% in January

Czech premium carmaker SkodaAuto today reported a 50.19 per cent growth in sales of its vehicles

At 2,825 units in January 2011.

The company had sold 1,881 units in the corresponding period last year, SkodaAuto India said in a statement.

"2011 has started on a very positive note. Our sales increase of 51 per cent is testimonial for our future growth plan in India," SkodaAuto India Board Member (Sales and Marketing) Thomas Kuehl said.

The company currently sells four models in India -- Superb, Laura, Fabia and Yeti.