Downward drive

After a very weak August, Poland's new-car sales continued to slide in September, falling to 17,317 units according to Samar, an automotive industry market agency. This is almost 16 percent less than in the same period last year.

Skoda remained the best-selling brand in Poland, with 21,280 units finding buyers in the first nine months of this year. In September 2,009 units were sold - 12 percent less than the year before.

The Czech automaker has a market share in Poland of 11.6 percent, followed by Toyota, Fiat, Opel, Ford, Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Volkswagen and Honda.