Skoda promises to create new jobs in 2011
By Andrew, 23 Jan, 2011. 0 Comments
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Skoda Auto, Volkswagen AG’s Czech unit, seeks to create hundreds of new jobs across all parts of production in 2011. Skoda recently said the new positions are being created mostly in connection with foreign projects and the development of new cars. According to finance ministry forecasts, the automotive industry is a key driver for the Czech economy, which is expected to grow around 2 percent in 2011. In a statement, the company said that in 2010, Skoda sold 762,600 vehicles, an 11.5 percent jump and a record year for the brand. Skoda said it aimed to double sales by 2018. Skoda CEO Winfried Vahland said in a statement that sales of the brand grew in all markets with the fastest growing seeing growth of more than 40 percent.
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