By Ian Robertson on February 2, 2012
This year, the Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix – the German acronym is MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) – for the Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA and SEAT brands.
Posted in News | Tagged Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen
By Katie Williams on January 18, 2012
Up and down the country, in and out of London, adorned in stickers and eking out the mpg. The Skoda Octavia Greenline has had a very eventful time recently with Sue Baker at the wheel.
Posted in Reviews, Skoda | Tagged Long Term Test, Skoda, Skoda Octavia
By Katie Williams on September 28, 2011
The Diesel Car long-term reports in every issue give you the lowdown on the most important cars on sale today – here’s a reminder of how some of our testers fared in October’s issue
Posted in Peugeot, Reviews, Skoda | Tagged Long Term Test, Peugeot, Peugeot 508 SW, Skoda, Skoda Octavia
By Katie Williams on August 22, 2011
Time to say goodbye after 14 months in the driving seat – the Yeti is leaving us. But first, Sue Baker has been on a motor-fest farewell tour through three countries, and seen a lot of other Yetis on the way.
Posted in Reviews, Skoda | Tagged Long Term Test, Skoda, Skoda Yeti
By Ian Robertson on February 28, 2011
Under the slogan “The New Power of Škoda”, Škoda Auto presented its new corporate design at this year’s Volkswagen Group Evening. The event also saw a design concept called “VisionD“ that shows the brand’s new direction towards extending its model portfolio and intensifying its activity in Europe, as well as in China, India and Russia.
Posted in News | Tagged Concept, Geneva motor show, Skoda, VisionD
By Ian Robertson on January 13, 2011
Škoda’s Fabia line is about to be extended with the introduction of the Monte Carlo, a new model with enhanced sports styling and bespoke interior. Launched to celebrate 100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally, and commemorate the 110 year anniversary of the brand’s motorsport efforts, this special edition model is a nod towards Škoda’s sporting pedigree.
Posted in News | Tagged Fabia, Monte Carlo, Skoda, Special Edition
By Ian Robertson on January 6, 2011
Škoda Auto achieved its best ever sales result in 2010 with 762,600 vehicles sold, representing an increase of 11.5 per cent (2009: 684,200) when compared with 2009, breaking the threshold of three quarters of a million vehicles sold for the first time in the company’s history.
Posted in News | Tagged Skoda
By Ian Robertson on November 2, 2010
Building on its multi-award winning product line-up, Škoda has announced the introduction of a four-wheel drive 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp engine with automatic DSG transmission to hatchback and estate versions of the Superb, Octavia Estate and Octavia Scout.
Posted in News | Tagged Octavia, Skoda, Superb
By Ian Robertson on October 20, 2010
Skoda’s multi award winning Superb Estate has been upgraded with new common-rail engines. Ian Robertson grabs the keys to see how it measures up.
Posted in Reviews, Skoda | Tagged Skoda, Skoda Superb, Superb
By Ian Robertson on September 29, 2010
The 2010 Paris Motorshow will see the Octavia Green E Line concept. 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.
Posted in News | Tagged EV, Green E Line, Octavia, Paris motor show, Skoda, Skoda Octavia
