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Skoda confirms entry for 2011 Monte-Carlo Rally
IRC Manufacturers’ Champions’, Skoda Motorsport (Factory), has today confirmed its attendance at the 2011 Monte-Carlo Rally (19-22 January), which next year celebrates its 100 year anniversary.
Skoda signs Andreas Mikkelsen for 2011 IRC
Skoda UK Motorsport is delighted to announce that Andreas Mikkelsen will drive for the team in 2011, contesting the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) in a Fabia S2000 Facelift. The 21-year old Norwegian driver will be co-driven by Ola Fløene.
Regent Street to bridge 104 years of Skoda Auto history
It’s been 104 years in the planning, but this weekend Skoda’s rich automotive history will be celebrated when the newest and oldest models drive between London and Brighton.
104 year old Skoda makes London to Brighton debut
The first Skoda model ever produced, the Voiturette A, will come to the UK for the very first time this weekend to take part in the world famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR).
New 4x4 drivetrain for Skoda Superb and Octavia models
Building on its multi-award winning product line-up, Skoda 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.
Skoda shows its ‘meaner’ side
As Skoda enjoys its strongest year on record, the car manufacturer is launching a new multi-million pound national marketing campaign for the Fabia vRS.
Skoda announces record deliveries in first nine months of 2010
Skoda Auto delivered a record 568,990 vehicles to customers in the first nine months of 2010, helping the company to significantly increase its turnover (up 16.3% to £5.6 billion) and operating profit, which increased by 64.4% to £280 million, when compared to the same period last year.
Surf’s up at Sinclair Skoda
British women’s surf champion and Swansea resident, Gwen Spurlock, 19, recently collected the keys to her brand new Skoda Roomster SE 1.2 TSI 85bhp, from Sinclair Skoda, Swansea.
Skoda donates gift of thanks after Wilks returns to rally
Skoda has donated £500 to the Multiple Sclerosis Centre in Middlesbrough as a thank you for the treatment that rally-ace, Guy Wilks, received earlier this year following serious back injuries as a result of a crash during the Rally d’Italia Sardegna.
Skoda drives forward new customer promise
Skoda continues to be renowned for offering excellent customer service and so far this year has been named ‘Best Manufacturer’ both in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey, and by the highly respected independent consumer group Which?
Record sales for Skoda in September
Skoda Auto continues on its dynamic growth curve, selling 75,790 vehicles in September 2010. This represents its best ever single month sales results, helping to increase worldwide deliveries in the first nine months of 2010 by 12.8 percent for a total of 568,990 units.
Skoda to build International Training Centre in Czech Republic
Skoda Auto continues to invest in the international growth of the brand by laying the foundation stone of an International Training Centre in Kosmonosy, near its Mladá Boleslav headquarters.
Skoda Fabia vRS breaks seven national speed records
To launch the start of its new series, hit Channel 5 motoring show Fifth Gear aimed for the record books and chose the stunning Skoda Fabia vRS as their weapon of choice.
Octavia Green E Line concept
The 2010 Paris Motorshow will see the Octavia Green E Line concept. Skoda'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.
Skoda takes top honours at Towcar awards
The Caravan Club named the Skoda Superb Estate as the Towcar of the Year 2011 at its annual award ceremony held on Thursday 23 September at the RAC Club in London. The winning model, the Superb Estate Elegance 2.0 TDI CR, was chosen by a panel of 10 judges for its great versatility, excellent performance and dynamic abilities.