Skoda Cars
Roomster Scout breaks cover
Following the international debut of the Octavia Scout at September’s Paris Motor Show, Skoda Auto is proud to announce the Roomster Scout - a brand new version of the compact MPV. It’s the second vehicle in the rugged Scout family and shares the Octavia’s robust looks and tough exterior.
500,000 cars built in 2006 – Skoda reaches production milestone
This is no ordinary Skoda Roomster – it’s a record-breaker. When it rolled off the production line earlier this week it became the 500,000th Skoda to be built this year, which is an all-time record for the innovative Czech firm.
Skoda Auto at the International Automobile Salon Skoda in Beijing
Skoda Auto is officially presenting the Octavia model designed for the Chinese market at the International Automobile Salon in Beijing. In addition to the current range of products, visitors to the Automobile Salon will also have the opportunity to discover the Skoda history and traditions of over one hundred years.
October sales put rivals out in the cold
No surprises here – Skoda is enjoying a spectacular end to the year. Winter may have arrived with a bang, but Skoda order books show no sign of cooling off. October sales were up 6.8% compared to 2005 – comfortably outperforming an overall car market that registered a barely noticeable 0.9% increase.
The company car of the future
The company car is set to be revolutionised over the next 40 years, according to respected think-tank, Centre for Future Studies. In a report commissioned by Skoda, fleet vehicles are to become a “virtual colleague” to company car drivers by 2050.
Skoda and Volkswagen lay foundation stone for new plant in Russia
Skoda executives joined the Russian Minister of Economy, German Gref, in laying the foundation stone for Volkswagen and Skoda's new manufacturing plant in Kaluga, Russia. Volkswagen Group Board of Directors’ Chairman Bernd Pischetsrieder and Skoda Auto Chairman Detlef Wittig took part in the symbolic opening of the plant on Saturday 28 October. The plant construction agreements were signed on May 29, 2006 in Moscow.
Skoda strengthens positions in key markets
With a total of 52,064 vehicles delivered to customers this September, Skoda Auto has achieved the best September result in its entire history and continues the precedent set with the excellent sales achieved over the past year. The company sold 410,719 vehicles to its customers over the first nine months of 2006 (the Fabia, Octavia and Superb lines, as well as the new Roomster), 11.1% more than this period in 2005.
Roomster Scot that winning feeling!
“Versatile, imaginative and superbly constructed” That’s how the judges at the 2006 Scottish Car of the Year Awards described the Skoda Roomster as they named the ultra-practical compact MPV its Family Car of the Year 2006.
Skoda Joyster premieres at Paris International Motor Show
Skoda Auto's new concept car – the Skoda Joyster - is having a world premiere at the Paris International Motor Show. Shaped very dynamically, this leisure-time three-door front-wheel-drive compact vehicle is mainly targeted at young people. On top of its fresh-looking design, the vehicle offers a high degree of comfort and smart modern communication solutions. The Joyster concept demonstrates the big creative potential of the company's young designers led by Jens Manske. The team indeed creates new, simple and sophisticated solutions in the spirit of the company's advertising slogan “Simply Clever“.
Skoda Joyster at the Paris Motor Show
The latest Skoda design study materializes ideas of new forms and functions for a compact car. The Joyster outlines the future development of familiar design elements from Skoda Auto. A three-door car with compact exterior dimensions yet surprisingly generous interior space, it is also a new combination of compact body design and a wide range of communication technologies and comfort equipment.
New franchise team for Skoda
Skoda is pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated franchise team to ensure its retailers receive the best service possible from the company.
Skoda solves Vista Retail Support fleet
A large boot capacity and value for money are just two of the reasons Vista Retail Support has chosen Skoda to supply 49 Octavia Estates to its 120 strong fleet.
Skoda report predicts a hypermobile world in 2050
Pre-booking motorway space to travel to work in your entertainment hub is the latest prediction from respected think-tank the Centre for Future Studies. In a report commissioned by Skoda, the way we use vehicles is predicted to change dramatically by 2050.
Skoda Auto Extends Roomster Production
Skoda Auto is to set up a third shift for the Roomster production in its Kvasiny plant as of 22 November this year. Demand for Skoda's fourth model line is increasing and the vehicle has become popular very quickly with customers. The initially estimated production figures have been updated to match the number of orders collected by dealers. As a result, Skoda Auto is planning to produce over 20,000 Roomsters by the end of this year.
The new Skoda Octavia Scout – partner for leisure and holidays
Sometimes there is not a comfortable road on the way to the final destination, but the new Skoda Octavia Scout is prepared to continue – anytime, anywhere. Its ground clearance is 40 millimetres higher than that of the Octavia Combi and 16 mm greater than that of the Octavia Combi 4x4, thus increasing the its off-road ability considerably, enabling it to master poor and rutted tracks effortlessly.