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  • Skoda To Unveil Yeti At Geneva Motor Show

    Skoda Auto will present the new Yeti at this year’s International Motor Show in Geneva.  The new model is based on the design study of the same name that was introduced in 2005.  Yeti is designed for both urban and leisure driving and features state-of-the-art technology that ensures excellent behaviour on the road and great riding qualities off-road.  It is a smart and practical solution for customers who want a compact car that is robust, safe and has universal appeal. (more…)

  • Skoda Octavia Celebrates Its 50th Birthday

    The Škoda Octavia is celebrating its 50th birthday this year after the first production of the best-seller took place in 1959. The Octavia replaced the Škoda 440, also known as ‘Spartak’.

    The company magazine ‘Ventil’ explained the meaning of the name in their January 6, 1959 issue. (more…)

  • Skoda Offers More For Your Money With New Limited Edition Octavia vRS

    Škoda is introducing the new Limited Edition Octavia vRS which is sure to draw the eye of motorists looking to get even more value for their money.

    The exclusive 500 run of the performance model features a number of sporty additions and is based on re-aligned vRS with increased specification and upgrades for 2009. (more…)

  • Superb Reverses Into Another First Place

    The new Skoda Superb has added another award to its already impressive collection in the form of Sky Motoring’s Best Gadget honour.

    Skoda’s innovative Parking Assistant beat off opposition from BMW and Renault to scoop the honour in the motoring website’s annual awards. Sky Motoring’s judges praised the Superb’s Parking Assistant system for its ease of use and commented. “It sounds destined for a slot on ‘It’ll never work’, but we tested it several times and, shock horror, it actually works.” (more…)

  • Skoda Announces New Octavia Pricing

    Škoda will be launching a new Octavia in January 2009 with an extensive exterior and interior facelift, bringing the hugely successful model up to date with the brand’s current range.

    Prices of the new, improved Octavia represent an average increase of £473 for the Octavia Hatch and £478 for the Octavia Estate over the outgoing model. (more…)

  • Roomster is packed with family goodies

    Skoda RoomsterŠkoda has just made its family friendly MPV even better by adding a whole host of goodies to the Roomster 2, completely free of charge. (more…)

  • Fabia sport gets sportier

    Skoda FabiaŠkoda has raised the stakes against its competitors by lowering the Fabia Sport by 15mm and giving it a sportier poise.

    The modification will see a marginal price increase of no more than £290 per vehicle with the following new prices applicable to orders placed from 1 October: (more…)

  • Special edition Fabia is a Headturner

    Skoda Fabia BlueLineŠkoda has just released a funky special edition Fabia BlueLine, guaranteed to turn heads in the street and bring a smile to drivers who are in for a £750 treat of additional equipment at a price of just £160. (more…)

  • Škoda auto at the Paris motor show

    Skoda OctaviaProduced or assembled in altogether eight countries, the Octavia is Škoda’s bestseller. The rejuvenated version is now coming with a more emotionally powerful design. “The Octavia has always had a special position among Škoda vehicles. (more…)

  • Skoda Auto at THE MOSCOW MOTOR SHOW

    Skoda Superb 2009Skoda Auto is going to take part in the Moscow Motor Show (28 August – 7 September, 2008). The Company will stage two premieres on this occasion, its flagship model Skoda Superb and vehicles produced in Kaluga, Russia. (more…)

  • Carlos Sainz joins the Fabia Super 2000 Test Programme

    Successful tarmac test of the new Skoda Fabia Super 2000. Two time world champion Carlos Sainz, joined experienced test drivers Jan Kopecky and Raimund Baumschlager; the team recently tested the competition version of the Fabia Super 2000 in Austria. The Volkswagen factory driver won the Central European Rally with a Race Touareg this year in April and contributed to the double success of the new Scirocco in its class at the 24-hour race in Nurnburgring a few days ago. (more…)

  • Škoda Auto Issues a Sustainability Report

    Škoda Auto has today issued its 2007/2008 Sustainability Report. The document is a third report describing the environmentally-friendly and socially responsible policies of the Czech Republic’s largest car manufacturer.

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