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25 percent discount for Škoda's Octavia hatchback
Škoda’s Octavia hatchback is now being offered at only Ł10,995 on the road or from just Ł149 per month with Skoda Finance. This offer applies to 1.6 MPI SE specification cars and represents a saving of Ł3,735 (25%) off the normal price. This offer is limited to 2,000 cars nationwide and is available to order from retailers now. A generous standard equipment list extends to 15” alloys wheels, ABS, airbags, air conditioning, front and rear elect... [more]
Skoda's Octavia Green E Line electric-powered vehicle has a range of 140 km per charge
Škoda is launching the Octavia Green E Line concept at the 2010 Paris Motorshow. Škoda's first-ever electric-powered vehicle will demonstrate the company's innovative potential and technological competence in this growing area. The first fleet of test vehicles is planned for 2011. Mobility for people and clean cars for the environment – these are Škoda's commitments. Mobility without emissions is the future. “The Octavia Green E Line embodies ... [more]
Skoda's No VAT offer on Fabia, Roomster and Octavia extended until 31 December 2010
Škoda has announced it will extend its No VAT offer on Fabia, Roomster and Octavia, as well as attractive finance offers through Škoda Finance until 31 December 2010. Škoda has extended its “No VAT” offer across all Octavia, Roomster and Fabia models (except Fabia vRS), with a potential saving of up to Ł3,388. This offer, which was to close at the end of June, will now continue to apply to orders taken up to 31 December 2010. Škoda Finance... [more]
Motorists happier when driving alone
According to a survey commissioned by Škoda UK, more than 60 per cent of motorists claim to be happier driving alone - and this could be the answer to a healthier life. The national study, undertaken by YouGov, found that respondents shun friends, family and even celebrities when it comes to driving companions, in search of valuable ‘me time’. When alone, respondents listed listening to music and the radio as their top source of happiness in t... [more]
New Skoda Fabia Greenline goes on sale
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 Greenl... [more]
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Skoda goes up against VW Up
Czech brand’s new Citigo urban car on the radar for Australia.
Wiegand to head SKODA Germany’s bid
SKODA Auto Deutschland has launched an all-out attack on the IRC in 2012 with a one-car entry for rising star Sepp Wiegand.
Skoda Citigo five-door
Skoda has released first pictures of the five-door version of its Citigo city car, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Changes are limited to the additional set of doors, so the engine line-up consists of the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 60bhp or 74bhp.
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Skoda in Mission L concept car launch
Czech car maker Skoda launched their Mission L concept car, a close-to-series-study providing a detailed preview of its new compact saloon. Skoda says the concept car is an ambassador of the new Skoda design and is on display outside Europe for the first time.
VW Up! Spawns New Five-Door Versions of Skoda Citigo, Seat Mii at 2012 Geneva Auto Show
The five-door Skoda Citigo will be launched in European markets in mid-May. | February 07, 2012 | Skoda
Skoda to debut five-door Citigo subcompact in Geneva
Following hot on the heels of Volkswagen’s announcement of a five-door version of its up! subcompact vehicle , the Czech Republic-based Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda has announced that a five door version of its Citigo subcompact will make its public debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. The three-door Citigo was introduced in Skoda’s home market late last year, marking the company’s first ...
Skoda has support for state Supreme Court seat
JOHNSTOWN - The Republican county chairmen in all 11 counties in the 4th Judicial District are endorsing Republican Fulton County Family Court Judge Edward F. Skoda for a state Supreme Court seat that will be vacated this yea.
Skoda hopes to launch electric car in 2014
Czech automaker Skoda wants to launch its first entirely electric car in 2014, a senior executive said Wednesday.
Andreas Warms Up In -30°C Skoda Run
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – Feb 7, 2012: Skoda UK Motorsport driver Andreas Mikkelsen has successfully completed his second and final pre-season warm-up event by battling through -30°C temperatures and driving with frozen toes to finish 5th on Rally Finnskog.
