PRAGUE – Volkswagen unit Skoda Auto noticed its international deliveries fall by 16.7% in 2022 as a result of elements shortages, provide chain issues and the struggle in Ukraine, nevertheless it expects enchancment this 12 months, the Czech carmaker mentioned on Wednesday.
The automotive sector struggled globally final 12 months, hindered by parts shortages, particularly for semiconductors, triggered by COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia, and by the influence of Russia’s struggle in opposition to Ukraine launched in February.
Skoda’s international deliveries fell to 731,300 vehicles in 2022, with the steepest fall recorded in Russia the place they fell by 80%, it mentioned.
“The market state of affairs will stay tense in 2023, however we're cautiously optimistic that the state of affairs will enhance within the coming months,” Chief Government Klaus Zellmer mentioned.
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