Surging Skoda: A spectacular three years

Skoda, the Czech subsidiary of German automaker Volkswagen Group, more than doubled its sales to 123,000 units in China last year, a staggering achievement for such a newcomer.

Though a century-old brand, Skoda entered China's market just three years ago as a part of Shanghai Volkswagen's dual-brand strategy.

Skoda now makes three models at the Sino-German joint venture - the compact Octavia Mingrui, the subcompact Fabia Jingrui and the mid-sized Superb Haorui.