Skoda Cars
The first L&K public buses in Bohemia
This year the Czech Republic are celebrating the 100th anniversary of public bus services. Two lines, Pardubice-Holice and Pardubice-Bohdane?, were launched in May 1908 and Skoda Auto, or rather Laurin & Klement at that time, provided its HOP omnibuses to the service operator.
Skoda retailer enters Donegal Rally
John Mullholland, Skoda’s largest retailer in Northern Ireland, is putting final touches to his Skoda Fabia this week as he prepares for the International Donegal Rally.
Skoda’s fleet market share on the up
In April Skoda achieved its highest fleet market share on record at 2.2 per cent, having registered 2,015 new fleet vehicles in the UK.
Five Euro-NCAP stars for the new Superb
The new Skoda Superb has received five stars in independent crash tests performed by Euro-NCAP. One of the factors to have contributed to the highest possible rating is a knee airbag.
Skoda market share on the up
In April Skoda's market share reached its highest level since December 2000. Registrations for the month were 4,137 vehicles, representing a total market share of 2.36 per cent for the Czech manufacturer.
Skoda second in prestigious survey
Skoda owners are so happy with their cars that they have placed the manufacturer second in the 2008 JD Power & Associates Customer Satisfaction Survey. The company has now featured in the top five of the survey for 13 years in a row.
Skoda’s annual report marks major milestone
This year’s annual report is the 100th issued by Czech carmaker, Skoda. It was way back in April 1908 that Laurin and Klement issued their very first business statement to the world, and while the figures are vastly different, some things remain the same.
Skoda sponsors world ice hockey champs
For the sixteenth year in succession, Skoda is due to sponsor the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships*. The event will take place in the home of the sport, Canada.
Skoda produces two millionth Fabia
The two millionth Skoda Fabia to be produced has just rolled off the production line. The record-breaking vehicle was a ‘Satin Grey’ Fabia Estate 1.4-litre 16-valve. Launched in January 2008, the new generation estate has already been delivered to 19,503 customers around the world.
International Skoda sales boom in 2008
Skoda's results for the first quarter of 2008 have exceeded all expectations. Sales over the past three months totalled 173,474 vehicles – that’s an increase of 15.7% compared to the same period last year.
Skoda sings praises of its top retailers
Skoda has named its best performing UK retailers at its 2007 Retailer of the Year Awards ceremony held in London.
Winning Fabia lives up to acclaim with record sales success
The Scottish Motoring Writers’ Small Car of the Year 2007 is proving that it’s the one to beat in 2008 too. The Skoda Fabia is seeing record levels of sales – up to 50 orders a day – making it the small car which just keeps getting bigger.
Skoda sweeps board in driver power survey
Not content with being awarded the title of ‘Car of the Year’ in Auto Express’ Driver Power survey, Skoda has also finished second in the magazine’s review of dealers.
Skoda support results in apprentice success
Customers of Bristol’s Clist & Rattle Skoda retailer are in for even higher standards of care and maintenance, after apprentice John Butler officially qualified as a Skoda technician.
Entry-level Fabia and Roomster get tiptronic
Skoda’s 1.6-litre 16-valve Tiptronic engine is now available in base Roomster 1, Fabia 1 and Fabia Estate 1 models.