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  • 2012 Skoda Joyster is going in production

    The concept was unveiled back in 2006 and now 2012 Skoda Joyster will go in production. Joyster is expected to be the cheapest vehicle in the model lineup. The car is base on the Volkswagen Up!

    The model is scheduled for sale in the first half of 2012 for under EUR 9 000. Its direct rivals are the Toyota iQ and Peugeot 107, which models will be outdated.

    The entry-level of Skoda Joyster will be a choice of two engine variants, namely a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol and a 1.2 three-cylinder diesel. (more…)

  • Skoda Fabia Estate Greenline on sale in the UK

    Skoda Fabia Estate Greenline II is the most ECO-friendly car, which goes on sale in the UK next week.

    The second generation Greenline is powered by 3-cylinder turbocharged 1.2 TDI CR engine with 75bhp. It features DPF common rail (high-pressure direct injection) engine and returns an shocking 83.1 mpg (combined cycle) and produces CO2 emissions of only 89g/km, which means the Fabia Greenline II is exempt from road tax. (more…)

  • Skoda Superb Estate named Best Car in its Class

    Skoda Superb Estate grabbed another award at the Practical Caravan Towcar Awards 2010. The Superb Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170 SE was named best car in the 1575-1724kg class. There is no doubt, that Superb is a perfect automobile with so many awards.

    The Practical Caravan awards, backed by What Car? and The Camping and Caravanning Club, are based on vigorous and thorough towcar assessment.  Each car is tested by a panel of six judges for its towing ability, buying and owning costs, drive quality when not towing and practicality. (more…)

  • Skoda Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+ at 2010 Worthersee

    Skoda Auto presented several vehicles at the GTI Worthersee tuning event which was held between 12th and 15th May in Austria. Some of the displayed cars were two tuned Fabia vRS+ and Octavia vRS+. Two Fabia S2000 race cars are also exhibited.

    The Fabia vRS+ concept is based on the new Fabia vRS. It features included the headlamps and the radiator grille. Additionally, the car has black spoilers and diffusers, and the bonnet is decorated with visible air intakes. The interior, including sports seats, comes with new materials in the exclusive colours of this concept car. (more…)

  • Skoda Fabia vRS goes on sale in the UK from 29 July

    Skoda Fabia vRS will be launched in the UK on 29 July 2010.  The new vRS is the fastest production Fabia ever built, which make the small car perfect value for money, what is more it has low running costs and high performance.

    vRS is powered by 1.4TSI 180bhp engine combined with a 7-speed DSG transmission with ESP, HHC (Hill Hold Control) and XDS (Electronic Differential System). The acceleration is astonishing for compact class – 0-100 km/h in 7.3 secs and top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).   (more…)

  • Skoda Superb awarded Best Large Car for 2010

    Skoda took three awards from the Diesel Car magazine’s annual awards. Superb got Best Large Car for second year running. Yeti is announced as runner-up in Best Crossover Car and Super Estate took the crown for Best Estate Car.

    Skoda Superb once again prove that it is extraordinary good car. Along with its Estate version, which also outshone the competition in its class. (more…)

  • Skoda introduces GreenLine II Fabia and Roomster

    Skoda has announced its second generation, eco-friendly GreenLine rides – Skoda Fabia Estate GreenLine II and Skoda Roomster GreenLine II. (more…)

  • Russia has begun production of 2010 Skoda Fabia facelift

    Skoda Auto Russia has started a full production of the new Fabia in Kaluga factory. This is the second model, which has begun its full-cycle production in the factory. The first one was the Skoda Octavia.

    Fabia is a best-selling model of Skoda in Russia. Last year, 264 173 cars were sold, which is an increase of 7.1 per cent on the previous year. Skoda Fabia is also the best selling car in Russia in 2009.

    Reinhard Jung, head of Skoda Auto board of directors  said : “Over the past few years, Skoda has been very successful and record sales were once again achieved in 2009. A main contributing factor for this market growth is the continued development in areas such as Russia, India and China. With our investments in Kaluga production, dealer network and products we will continue to strengthen our position in the Russian market,”.

    Petr Janeba, Head of Skoda Russia added: “Russia is one of the key markets for Skoda and we expect to see sustained future growth.  One of our primary objectives is to increase our production capacities and we are already achieving success in this as all Skoda models are produced at the Russian factory in Kaluga; providing attractive price-quality ratio to our clients, faster reaction to the local market changes and to our Russian customers’ requirements. In October 2009, we started full-cycle production of the Skoda Octavia and today we are ready to announce the start of the second
    model production by CKD.

    Skoda Fabia Facelift (2010)
    Skoda Fabia Facelift (2010)
    2010 Skoda Fabia Facelift
    2010 Skoda Fabia Facelift

    “The Skoda Fabia is such a popular vehicle in the Russian market and we happy to say that it is now the second all-Russian car of our brand. We are pleased to showcase it for the first time at our factory!”

    “Skoda Fabia is the third model in the Group to be produced in full-cycle including welding, painting and assembly. Our Kaluga factory with its wide model line-up is unique for Volkswagen Group and we intend to increase the number of models in the future. Most importantly, we produce all vehicles in accordance with the highest quality standards,” concluded Dietmar Korzekwa, General Director of Volkswagen Group Rus.

    The new Fabia will be available at all official Russian dealerships from the beginning of May 2010.  Because of the good price of Fabia, Skoda gained a leading position in Russia’s compact car segment.

    Last decade, Skoda has proven themselves in the Europe as a reliable and high quality make.  Now they are expanding the production and dealerships in Asia. Definitely a smart move, because of the huge market and good opportunities.

  • Skoda Fabia vRS – a sports-tuned hot hatch

    Škoda Auto is presenting the new Fabia vRS hatch and estate at the Geneva Motor Show, where it will join the sports-tuned Octavia vRS. Both Fabia vRS versions are indeed impressive: for the first time ever, Škoda Auto is using a double-supercharged, four-cylinder petrol engine providing 180bhp, in an engine of just 1.4 litres.

    A sophisticated compressor-and-turbo combination increases the engine power smoothly and harmonically, and the maximum speed of 140 mph (141 mph in the estate version) and 0-62mph acceleration in just 7.3 seconds in both versions mean a sporty driving experience. With fuel consumption of 44.1 mpg, the Fabia vRS offers high power and maximum fuel efficiency as well as excellent environmental parameters. (more…)

  • Skoda teased facelifted Fabia ahead of Geneva

    Škoda Auto is unveiling the new-look Fabia and Roomster at this year’s Geneva Motorshow.  Škoda’s compact cars have been given an exciting exterior redesign, plus a fresh range of engines, packed with new technology.

    The new design accentuates the cars’ width, with a totally redesigned face that gives both cars a more dynamic look, increasing their road presence.  Scout models have also been redesigned, with a new Fabia hatch version making its debut in Geneva. (more…)

  • Skoda Announces Superb Estate Pricing

    Prices for the award-winning new Škoda Superb Estate have been announced. Prices start at just £17,715 OTR for the Superb Estate S with the 1.4 TSI 125bhp engine. With class-leading legroom and boot space, a long list of standard equipment and Škoda’s legendary great value, the Superb Estate sets a new standard for estate motoring.

    The Superb Estate will be available in three trim levels, S, SE and Elegance. A choice of six engines will be offered, three petrol and three diesel, ranging from the entry-level 1.4 TSI 125bhp to the range-topping 3.6 V6 260bhp DSG 4×4. (more…)

  • Estate Version of Škoda Superb to Debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

    This year’s Motor Show in Frankfurt will be memorable with all the models, which are ready to be represented by the manufacturers.

    Škoda Auto will show the estate version of its flagship model Superb. This car will be the perfect combination of business and practicality.The very successful hatch version of the Super is logically followed by the estate. More than forty thousand cars were sold since the Superb was launched.

    Skoda Superb Estate is targeted to specific type of customers, who require not only big comfortable and reliable car with spacious interior, but a useful estate with enormous trunk. Besides that the new Superb looks amazing.

    Skoda Superb Estate