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Skoda begins production of new engine with Audi, Seat, VW

Matt Brogan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:55:07 +0000

Skoda has commenced production of a new four-cylinder engine which will be shared between itself, Audi, Volkswagen and Seat. The all-new 1.2-litre design is a supercharged, direct fuel injection unit capable of producing 77kW and will carry the TSI (Turbo Stratified Injection) family name. Skoda BOD chairman, Reinhard Jung, said the engine was designed specifically to minimise [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda begins production of new engine with Audi, Seat, VW

Skoda on track to meet 2009 sales targets

Matt Brogan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:13:16 +0000

Skoda Auto has almost reached its global sales target for 2009, having already sold 570,217 vehicles from January to October. And despite the difficult economic climate, the Czech Republic’s largest manufacturer is just 1.7 per cent behind 2008, in which it sold 674,530 in total. China is playing an important role in Skoda’s growth with over 100,000 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda on track to meet 2009 sales targets

Škoda Superb Estate begins production

Matt Brogan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:02:53 +0000

Škoda began production of its Superb Estate model yesterday as the first example rolled off the production line in Kvasiny, Czech Republic. Car number one – an Elegance 2.0 TDI in Satin Grey – typifies what is the most luxurious wagon yet built by the brand offering a class-leading 1,865 litres of cargo space (633 litres [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Škoda Superb Estate begins production

Skoda to build new lost-cost sedan

Matt Brogan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:51:37 +0000

Skoda is developing a new low-cost family sedan set to challenge the likes of the Logan (pictured below), a popular small sedan which is produced by Renault’s Dacia subsidiary. Skoda CEO, Mr Reinhard Jung, said the new model would cost between 10,000 and 12,000 euros (AUD$16,000 – $20,000) and would launch in two to three years. Mr [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda to build new lost-cost sedan

Skoda Octavia RS Review & Road Test

Matt Brogan — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:36:46 +0000

It’s Czech out time from boring family motoring Model Tested: 2009 Skoda Octavia RS TDI; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed manual; wagon – $41,990* Options Available: Metallic Paint $630; Xenon Headlamps $1290; Sunroof $1730; Media Interface Device $240; Foglamps with Cornering Function $240; Alarm $540; Leather Upholstery $2830; Privacy Glass $250; Satellite Navigation $2590; Park Distance Control $490 (Front [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda Octavia RS Review & Road Test

2009 Large Car Comparison

Paul Maric — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:22:32 +0000

Ford Falcon vs. Holden Commodore vs. Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Aurion vs. Skoda Superb Models Tested: 2009 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan - $57,490 2009 Holden Commodore Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790 2009 Nissan Maxima Ti; 3.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; CVT gearbox; sedan – $46,990 2009 Honda Accord [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Large Car Comparison

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

Paul Maric — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:04:27 +0000

CarAdvice has spent the best part of the week evaluating six of the best selling cars in the large car segment, including as an Australian first, a comparison with the new Holden Commodore Calais V-Series featuring the new SIDI V6 engine. The cars were put through a barrage of tests, ranging from ride and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

2010 Skoda Superb Estate ready for Frankfurt

Matt Brogan — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:00:03 +0000

Skoda will present several new products and innovations at the Frankfurt International Motor Show from tonight, the key one being the new Superb Combi, or as it will be known here, Estate. Offering high comfort levels, generous space and a distinctive design this long wheel base wagon features a roof line that forms a moderate [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Skoda Superb Estate ready for Frankfurt

Skoda Superb Review & Road Test

Matt Brogan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:50:27 +0000

2009 Skoda Superb TDI & TSI Review & Road Test The big car’s not dead, but the big engine might as well be. Models Tested: 2009 Skoda Superb MkII TDI Elegance; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed DSG automatic; hatch – $48,990* 2009 Skoda Superb MkII TSI Elegance; 1.8-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol; seven-speed DSG automatic; hatch – $45,990* Options (As Fitted): Metallic Paint $990; [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda Superb Review & Road Test

2010 Skoda Octavia Scout released in Australia

Matt Brogan — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:40:44 +0000

Since its market introduction 12 months ago, the Octavia Scout has become a successful model in the Skoda range. Now, with the introduction of the new Octavia range, a revised Scout model has joined the fold. Revisions are subtle but include the new family face of the brand – complete with different grille and larger headlamps [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Skoda Octavia Scout released in Australia

Skoda Yeti scores five-star EuroNCAP rating

Matt Brogan — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:23:10 +0000

Due to hit Australian shores in the not too distant future, the Škoda Yeti has scored the highest possible safety rating of five-stars under the new, toughened crash test performed by the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP). The brand’s new compact SUV achieved excellent results in both adult and child occupant protection results as did [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda Yeti scores five-star EuroNCAP rating

Skoda Octavia RS-P Australian concept

Paul Maric — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:51:57 +0000

While the contingent of motoring journalists were enjoying the Skoda Octavia RS launch at Camden Airport, Volkswagen’s Thomas Wacker rolled out in an Australian designed race version of the Octavia RS, called the RS-P. Thomas told CarAdvice that the Octavia RS-P concept features a raft of performance changes, including 14-way adjustable suspension (dampening and rebound), three-inch [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda Octavia RS-P Australian concept

Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer

Paul Maric — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:47:47 +0000

2009 Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer Skoda’s fastest Octavia and a racetrack – the test track used by Top Gear Australia in fact – was the setting for the Australian introduction, just weeks after its European launch, of the Octavia RS. - by Paul Maric It wasn’t all about racing around a track though, with the first [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda Octavia RS – First Steer

Skoda Superb Estate reveal at Frankfurt

Matt Brogan — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:10:18 +0000

Škoda will reveal the estate version of its flagship Superb model at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The estate version follows on from the hatchback, the current generation of which has found more than 42,000 owners globally since its launch just over a year ago. CarAdvice currently has both the TSI (petrol) and TDI (diesel) [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda Superb Estate reveal at Frankfurt

Skoda lowers fuel requirement

Matt Brogan — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:23:29 +0000

Škoda has revised its minimum fuel requirement for all new models fitted with petrol engines. The review of the entire petrol engine range, which took into account current Australian fuel quality standards and the operating range of Škoda’s petrol engines, resulted in the reduction of the minimum fuel RON requirement on all engines. Škoda now recommends a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda lowers fuel requirement

Skoda sells 4500 new cars through scrappage

Anthony Crawford — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:45:56 +0000

Skoda in the UK has taken over 4,500 new car orders as part of the government’s scrappage scheme which allows you to trade in a car or small van which is more than 10 years old and receive £2000 towards your new car. The Scrappage Allowance/Vehicle Discount Scheme is a £300 million program, introduced as part [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda sells 4500 new cars through scrappage

Skoda Yeti UK pricing announced

Matt Brogan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:16:25 +0000

Yeti isn’t due on sale in the UK until September 17, but with such keen interest already building, Škoda’s newest, and fifth, model has today had its pricing revealed. The base model Yeti, to be known as the Yeti E, will start at just £13,750.00 (A$27,880.00) and will lead a range that features four trim levels, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Skoda Yeti UK pricing announced

Škoda celebrates sixth year as Tour de France partner

Matt Brogan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:30:34 +0000

The 96th Tour de France, the world’s most famous cycling competition, will for the sixth year running be sponsored by Škoda Auto. The race, which kicks off in Monaco tomorrow, will see about 350 Škoda support vehicles follow the event including the brand’s all-new Yeti. “Basically, there are two pillars on which Škoda builds its international corporate [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Škoda celebrates sixth year as Tour de France partner

2009 Skoda Octavia Review and Road Test

Paul Maric — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:00:42 +0000

2009 Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI and 1.8 TSI Review & Road Test 1.8 TSI and 1.6 MPI – Beauty and the Beast Model Tested: 2009 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI – $35,790 2009 Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI – $31,290 (as tested) Options: None fitted. 1.8 TSI: Inoffensive design cues; bang-for-buck; ripper stereo. 1.6 MPI: Price. 1.8 TSI: Jittery from standing start. 1.6 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Skoda Octavia Review and Road Test

2009 Skoda Superb – First Steer

Paul Maric — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:08:58 +0000

2009 Skoda Superb – First Steer Review How cheesy, we arrive at Sydney Airport and the limo waiting to collect us is none other than a Skoda Superb. Sitting in the back seat of a car we are yet to drive, while a glorified taxi driver dodges and weaves through Sydney traffic to get us to our [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Skoda Superb – First Steer