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Skoda Octavia Green E Line: E-mobility under everyday conditions

Skoda Octavia Green E Line: E-mobility under everyday conditions

Skoda is engaged in intensive tests of its electric vehicle fleet based on ten Skoda Octavia Green E Line introduced recently. The current phase is all about new findings in operations under everyday conditions. Skoda has begun operating one of the Green E Line cars at Prague airport.

World debut for five-door Skoda Citigo

World debut for five-door Skoda Citigo

Skoda will present the new Citigo subcompact to the public as a five-door version for the first time at the Geneva Auto Salon in early 2012.

Skoda in Qatar: The model offensive continues

Skoda in Qatar: The model offensive continues

Skoda’s attendance at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show reinforces the brand’s international growth strategy.

Skoda initiates practical testing of Octavia Green E Line

Skoda initiates practical testing of Octavia Green E Line

Skoda has begun testing electric traction in everyday operation with a fleet of ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Line. The Octavia Green E Line is the Czech’s carmaker’s first purely electric vehicle. The aim of the test is to gain practical experience with electric propulsion.

Skoda Yeti scoops two class wins in ‘4x4 of the Year’ awards

Skoda Yeti scoops two class wins in ‘4x4 of the Year’ awards

Skoda is revelling in a double dose of festive cheer after the Yeti was honoured by two respected specialist off-road magazines in their end-of-year awards.

1,500,000th Octavia II produced

1,500,000th Octavia II produced

Skoda has built the 1,500,000th Octavia of the second generation. The anniversary vehicle – a white Octavia Combi of the ‘GreenLine’ version – rolled off the assembly line at the company’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav today.

Skoda uk and fifth gear tv rally to the cause

Skoda uk and fifth gear tv rally to the cause

Skoda UK Motorsport’s 2011 IRC champion Andreas Mikkelsen has teamed up with Fifth Gear TV’s Vicki Butler-Henderson to put the spotlight on one of the UK’s most affordable and enjoyable forms of motorsport. To be broadcast on Friday 9 December on Channel 5, Vicki and Andreas contested a 12-car navigational rally, the Zebulon Pike Rally, organised by the Loughborough Car Club in Leicestershire.

Skoda tastes more success as Yeti wins Green Apple Award

Skoda tastes more success as Yeti wins Green Apple Award

It’s yet another honour for the Yeti. Skoda’s acclaimed compact SUV has won a prestigious International Green Apple Environment Award.

Get a grip on winter driving with Skoda

Get a grip on winter driving with Skoda

Last year an early cold snap caught thousands of motorists by surprise, and with forecasters predicting yet another severe winter for the UK, it’s more important than ever to be prepared.

Skoda starts production of Citigo small car in Bratislava

Skoda starts production of Citigo small car in Bratislava

Skoda is celebrating the start of an exciting new chapter in its long and proud history as the Czech manufacturer begins series production of its all-new Citigo small car at its advanced production facility in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Skoda Citigo: A small Skoda for the city

Skoda Citigo: A small Skoda for the city

Skoda is continuing its growth offensive by introducing its sixth production model. Citigo is the name of Skoda's exciting new city car.

Skoda official vehicle supplier to RACMSA Rally of Scotland

Skoda official vehicle supplier to RACMSA Rally of Scotland

Skoda UK will continue as Official Vehicle Supplier to the RACMSA Rally of Scotland for a third consecutive year, when the penultimate round of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) takes place next month (7-9 October).

Skoda presents MissonL in Frankfurt

Skoda presents MissonL in Frankfurt

The Volkswagen Group evening, held at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show, was the venue for the world premiere of Skoda's design concept, MissionL.

Skoda gears up for The Tour of Britain

Skoda gears up for The Tour of Britain

Skoda UK has announced a major new sponsorship deal with The Tour of Britain, which will see the car manufacturer take ownership of the King of the Mountains Jersey, as well as becoming The Tour’s Official Car Partner.

Skoda builds its first-ever fully electric vehicle

Skoda builds its first-ever fully electric vehicle

Skoda has begun production of a 10 car trial fleet of its first ever fully electric car, the Octavia E Line. It's the next step in Skoda's continued efforts to reduce emissions and consumption levels throughout the company.