Skoda Autos Line up an die automatische Anlage von Shanghai Volkswagen, ein Joint Venture zwischen der SAIC und VW, in Yizheng, Yangzhou City, East China Jiangsu provi
Skoda cars line up at the auto plant of Shanghai Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and VW, in Yizheng, Yangzhou city, east Chinas Jiangsu province, 9 July 2013. Shanghai Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and VW, on Tuesday (9 July 2013) rolled out the one millionth Skoda car the company manufactured in China. Shanghai Volkswagen has been making Skodas since 2007 and is now offering no less than six models for the local market. The car that marks this production landmark is not some unknown Chinese market model or a relic from the past as it is the brand new Rapid sedan. Right after car number 1, 000, 000 rolled off the line with a 1.6-liter engine, it was met by a number of company officials. Making one million cars in China within just six years is evidence of our brands impressive growth, says Skoda CEO Winfried Vahland. In 2012, China accounted for about a quarter of Skoda worldwide sales of 939, 200.
