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2010 Skoda Octavia Scout released in Australia

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 n

2009 Skoda Octavia Review and Road Test

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 fitt

Škoda reveals new Octavia vRS & Scout

Škoda has today released the first official images of its facelifted Octavia vRS and Octavia Scout. Following the launch of the new Octavia late last year, the vRS and Scout have now also been updated to bring them into line with the current ra

2009 Skoda Octavia Review & Road Test

2009 Skoda Octavia RS TDI  DSG Review & Road Test Grunty, grippy and great - but will it grab you? Model Tested: 2009 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG - $41,790 Options: Metallic Paint $630 CarAdvice Rating: - Words and

2009 Skoda Octavia Review

2009 Skoda Octavia - First Steer - by Paul Maric Skoda, Skoda, SKODA! Remember that name; the brand is here to stay. It was very brave of Volkswagen to launch the Skoda brand in Australia last year (2008), despite the fact that the main model

2009 Škoda Octavia RS 2.0 TSI gains DSG

The Škoda Octavia RS 2.0 TSI launched late last year was a surprise performance hit, matching generous standard equipment and practicality with spirited driving dynamics. Now with the launch of the 2009 model year, it has joined its 2.0 TDI R

2009 Skoda Octavia at MIMS

The new Skoda Octavia, due for release in March, is on display from this morning at the Melbourne International Motor Show. Transformed from front-to-rear, the new Octavia is reshaped featuring bolder headlamps, more robust grille and a one

Škoda Octavia celebrates its 50th birthday

In what is clearly a day for vehicular anniversaries, the Škoda Octavia is celebrating its 50th year of production with the nameplate dating back to 1959. The Octavia name was also the first model to be developed internally in 1989 after Škoda

2008 Skoda Octavia RS TDI Review

Skoda Octavia RS TDI First Steer - by Paul Maric On a day with wind chill cold enough to freeze blood, a pack of apex-hungry journalists arrived to Wakefield Park Raceway just outside Canberra to put the new Skoda Octavia RS TDI through its p

Škoda Octavia RS TDI unveiled at AIMS

The diesel-performance denomination has quickly gained momentum in the automotive industry as fuel consumption and performance needs acquire equilibrium in the minds of buyers.   As a result, Škoda has introduced a new 2.0 TDI engine into its Oct