Skoda sales up 100% to 2,761 units in May

Skoda Auto India today reported a 100% jump in total sales for May to 2,761 units as against 1,381 in the same month last year.

"We are very happy to announce a 100% sales growth for the month of May, 2011. We are complementing our increasing sales with a rapid expansion of our dealership across the country," Skoda Auto India, Board Member (sales and marketing) Thomas Kuehl said in a statement.

"With a firm commitment towards being leaders in our segment, we are confident of continuing our growth," he added.

The company recently opened its 3s dealership in Delhi and plans to open similar dealership across India.

The Czech auto major is aiming to double its sales globally by 2018 to at least 1.5 million units.

The company is looking towards Indian market to contribute a considerable share percentage to its global sales figures.