Skoda Cars
Skoda’s ‘meaner side’ shines at British TV Advertising Awards
On Wednesday 16 March, Skoda UK was awarded silver at the British Television Advertising Awards, now known as the British Arrows, in the Vehicle Advertising category.
Goodwood forest rally stage presented by Skoda
As part of Skoda Motorsport’s 110th anniversary celebrations in 2011, Skoda UK is proud to announce that it will be an official partner to the Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 30-3 July) for the first time – and in doing so, have its biggest ever presence at the event.
‘Two in a week’ awards double whammy for Skoda
Skoda’s multi-award winning line-up has secured two category wins in a week from highly respected motoring titles on both the consumer and corporate sides of the publishing industry.
Skoda sales increase by 25% in the first two months of 2011
With growth of 24.6%, Skoda has increased its sales by almost 25% in the first two months of 2011, when compared to the same period last year. In total, the Czech manufacturer delivered over 132,000 vehicles to customers throughout the world in the months of January and February (Jan/Feb 2010: 106,000).
Skoda plans to continue growing in 2011
After a record year in 2010 with over 762,000 vehicles sold, Skoda expects to continue this growth in 2011. By 2018, the Czech manufacturer plans to double its annual sales to at least 1.5 million units.
Award-winning Skoda Octavia from just £10,995 OTR
Skoda’s multi-award winning Octavia hatchback is now being offered at an incredible £10,995 on the road or from just £149 per month with Skoda Finance. This outstanding offer applies to 1.6 MPI SE specification cars and represents a saving of £3,735 (25%) off the normal price.
Skoda wins two inaugural CarBuyer awards
Skoda has scooped two awards in the first-ever CarBuyer awards, the new online database run by Dennis publishing. With a focus on running costs, safety, economy, performance and owner satisfaction, CarBuyer's team of experts picked both the Yeti and Superb Estate as winners in their respective categories.
Red Bull Skoda team to make its debut at the Mexico Rally
The Red Bull Skoda team will make its debut next weekend (5-6th March) at the Mexico Rally, the first round of the 2011 S-WRC series. Last year’s Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) champions, Juho Hänninen and Mikko Markkula, will be competing in a Skoda Fabia S2000.
Skoda to present new corporate design at Geneva Motor Show
Highlighting its achievements and the brand’s new direction, Skoda Auto will present a new corporate design at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show.
Specialist Cars Skoda opens in Dundee
Skoda has welcomed John Clark Motor Group’s latest dealership to its rapidly-growing retailer network and commends the group’s attitude towards customer service and commitment to the brand.
Skoda grows 26.4% in January
It has been strong start to the new year for Skoda Auto with 68,400 units sold. The Czech manufacturer’s sales rose 26.4% in January of 2011 when compared to the previous year (January 2010: 54,100 sold units). The Fabia (30% increase) and Superb (80% increase) have seen a surge in demand.
New addition for Progress Skoda in 2011
Progress Skoda is starting 2011 in style with the launch of a new showroom in Northampton.
Skoda UK teams up with Rallye Sunseeker
Skoda UK will continue its support of British rallying when it becomes the Official Vehicle Partner to Rallye Sunseeker (February 25-26), the opening round of the 2011 Dulux Trade MSA British Rally Championship.
Skoda appoints Arnold Clark in two sites in Scotland
Skoda UK has appointed the Arnold Clark Group to two locations in Scotland, adding to the brand’s strength north of the border. The Arnold Clark Edinburgh Skoda dealership is in a new facility on Seafield Road East that will commence trading on 21 January. In Inverness, Arnold Clark has recently acquired Delmore Cars, on Carsegate Road.
Skoda introduces 2011 rally car and driver at Autosport Show
Andreas Mikkelsen, glamorously assisted by television presenter Zöe Salmon, unveiled the Skoda UK Motorsport Fabia S2000 that he’ll drive in this year’s Intercontinental Rally Challenge at the Autosport International Show on Thursday 13 January – and then flew to the south of France for the Rallye Monte Carlo recce, the last step in preparation for the 100th anniversary running of this iconic event.