Skoda Cars
Skoda gears up for the London Bike Show
Skoda is gearing up for one of the UK’s largest cycling events, The London Bike Show, which starts today (13 January 2010). As the main sponsor, the car manufacturer will put on quite a show, giving visitors to the Skoda Bike Arena the opportunity to test bikes and cars alike, as well as offering one lucky attendee the chance to win a money-can’t-buy prize.
Skoda launches Fabia Monte Carlo
Skoda’s Fabia line is about to be extended with the introduction of the Monte Carlo, a new model with enhanced sports styling and bespoke interior. Launched to celebrate 100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally, and commemorate the 110 year anniversary of the brand's motorsport efforts, this special edition model is a nod towards Skoda’s sporting pedigree.
Skoda UK celebrates New Year with record-breaking 2010
It's a very happy new year for Skoda UK following news of the company's most successful ever year in 2010.
Skoda retailers lead the way in shedding New Year pounds
Gym-goers won’t be the only people shedding pounds this January – customers choosing a new Skoda will also be able to save thousands on the price of a new car.
Skoda at Monte Carlo Rally - a strong team and a new car livery
A total of 10 Fabia Super 2000 will appear at the legendary Monte Carlo Rally this month (19th-22nd). This is the opening round of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge Series (IRC), in which Skoda will defend its 2010 Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ titles.
Skoda achieves new sales record in 2010
Skoda Auto achieved its best ever sales result in 2010 with 762,600 vehicles sold, representing an increase of 11.5% (2009: 684,200) when compared with 2009, breaking the threshold of three quarters of a million vehicles sold for the first time in the company’s history.
Further recognition rounds off a great 2010 for Skoda
As a great 2010 for Skoda draws to a close, the Superb Estate has attracted recognition from both the Daily Express and MSN Cars, who also listed the Fabia vRS amongst its Best Cars of 2010.
Skoda and Red Bull team up to appear in S-WRC
Shortly after winning this year's IRC, Skoda has made another big step forward by becoming part of Red Bull Skoda, a new team based on the brand's partnership with the top-class company Red Bull and its liaison with the private team BRR.
Skoda Yeti scores hat-trick in Total Off Road Awards
The Skoda Yeti has picked up three awards from Total Off Road magazine’s 4x4 of the Year awards, beating all other off-roaders to scoop the top gong ‘4x4 of the Year’.
Skoda UK confirms Mikkelsen for Rallye Monte Carlo
Skoda UK Motorsport will begin its 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) campaign on the Rallye Monte Carlo (19-22 January), when it enters a Fabia S2000 for Andreas Mikkelsen and co-driver Ola Fløene.
Skoda Superb Estate - Fifth Gear's Family Car of the Year
Skoda UK is celebrating a Superb ending to 2010 as the brand’s flagship model was named Family Car of the Year by Channel 5’s hit show Fifth Gear.
Skoda will achieve new sales record in 2010
In 2010, Skoda Auto will sell more cars than ever in a single year. With a plus of 12.3 percent and 702,400 sold units after eleven months, the Czech manufacturer has already exceeded the previous year’s total (January to December 2009: 684,200) and has shattered the threshold of 700,000 delivered vehicles for the first time ever.
Prepare tyres now for treacherous winter conditions
With forecasters already predicting this year’s winter will be as treacherous as the last, motoring experts at Skoda are advising car owners to check their tyres now to ensure they can cope with the changeable weather conditions.
Skoda wins big at What Car? Reader Awards 2010
Over 30,000 What Car? readers – all with real-world experience of living with their cars – voted Skoda the Best Manufacturer of 2010. Skoda's multi-award winning range of cars also scored well in their individual categories, with the Octavia placed first in the Small Family car group, while the Octavia also came second in the Estates category, the Roomster fourth amid the highly-competitive MPV class and the Yeti an equally impressive fifth best SUV.
Special edition Skoda Fabia vRS
Following a successful assault in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge this year, Skoda has announced a special edition Fabia vRS S2000 to commemorate the all-conquering Fabia S2000 which helped the brand to take the IRC Constructors’ Champion title.