Latest articles on Fabia 
New Skoda Fabia Greenline goes on sale(25/06/2010)
The new Škoda Fabia Greenline II goes on sale in the UK next week. It will become the most environmentally-friendly car ever to wear the Škoda badge. The second generation Greenline is powered by a new three-cylinder turbocharged 1.2 TDI CR 75bhp DPF common rail (high-pressure direct injection) engine which returns an impressive 83.1 mpg (combined cycle) and produces exceptionally low CO2 emissions of only 89g/km, which means the Fabia Greenline II is exempt from road tax. Priced at Ł13... [more]
New Fabia vRS will be launched in the UK in July 2010(21/05/2010)
Skoda's new vRS is the fastest production Fabia ever built, and builds on its predecessor’s reputation for high performance, low running costs and value for money. The new Fabia vRS will be officially launched in the UK on Thursday 29 July 2010, and prices and specification have been confirmed. Available as a hatch and estate, the vRS is powered by the fantastic 1.4 TSI 180bhp engine in tandem with a 7-speed DSG transmission, with ESP, HHC (Hill Hold Control) and XDS (Electronic Differential ... [more]
Skoda enters Chinese AO-class market(25/01/2009)
Skoda has celebrated the launch of the Fabia Jingrui, marking the entry of the car into the Chinese AO-class market. Liu Jian, General Manager of SVW (Shanghai Volkswagen Group), stated that “The Fabia Jingrui is of very high quality. Boasting space and practicality, as well as a great price, the Fabia will offer a great experience for customers in the China market.” The Fabia Jingrui is available in China in two engines, 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre, offering a Tiptronic 6-speed gearbox and 5-... [more]
MIRA retro-fit hybrid conversion reduces fuel costs without designing a new car(04/05/2008)
MIRA have unveiled a retro-fit hybrid conversion with the potential to save 61% on fuel costs and lower tailpipe emissions by 39% without designing a new car. The hybrid conversion with a novel removable battery pack upgrades existing vehicles to the technology some concept cars are showcasing at this year’s motor shows. A technology demonstrator has been built around a popular b-segment car to show the potential of the technology. As a “plug-in hybrid” the vehicle can charge its batteries ... [more]
Škoda manufactures two millionth Fabia(30/04/2008)
The two millionth Škoda Fabia to be produced has just rolled off the production line. The vehicle was a ‘Satin Grey’ Fabia Estate 1.4-litre 16-valve. Škoda’s Fabia has been a huge success since the launch of the first generation model back in 2000. Nearly 1.8 million were sold before the new version was introduced in early 2007. Launched in January 2008, the new generation estate has already been delivered to 19,503 customers around the world. When one includes hatchback sales, the total ... [more]
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