Kia Targets Europe's Top 10
17 Feb 2011, 07:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / South Korean carmaker Kia is becoming much more popular across Europe, mostly thanks to its compact models that sold in high volumes all over the continent. But the company has much higher expectati...
Skoda Auto Posts Most Successful January Ever
12 Feb 2011, 17:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Following improved results in 2010, Skoda Auto has announced a strong start to the new year with 68,400 units sold. The Czech manufacturer’s sales rose 26.4% in January of 2011 when compared t...
Skoda To Power the Rallye Sunseeker
3 Feb 2011, 18:44 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Skoda’s British division is strengthening its connection with the rallying world, as the company is set to become the Official Vehicle Partner of the Rallye Sunseeker. The event, which is sche...
Volkswagen Up to Spawn Skoda Small Car
29 Jan 2011, 15:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With its big plans of taking over the world by 2018, German manufacturer Volkswagen is thinking small. For about two years now, the world lives under the shadow of the soon to be production version ...
Skoda Debuts Roomster Production at Vrchlabi Plant
27 Jan 2011, 08:17 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Skoda recently announced that it has debuted the assembly of the Roomster MPV at its Vrchlabi plant. The move makes the site an important part of the company’s development strategy. The Vr...
Audi Q1 Entry-Level SUV in the Works
24 Jan 2011, 08:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The A1 will remain the smallest model in Audi's yard, as the German manufacturer has no intention to rebadge the upcoming Volkswagen Up minicar. However, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler confirmed for A...
Skoda to Hire Hundreds This Year
21 Jan 2011, 09:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Skoda is just one small part of Volkswagen's empire but, just like the rest of the brands, it has to expand its business in order to help the parent company reach its goal of becoming the world...
Skoda Storms The London Bike Show
13 Jan 2011, 16:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Skoda is currently attending one of the UK’s largest cycling events, The London Bike Show, giving visitors the opportunity to test bikes and cars alike, as well as offe...
Skoda Introduces Fabia Monte Carlo
12 Jan 2011, 14:33 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Skoda is celebrating 110 years of motorsport activity, releasing a special edition of the Fabia. Dubbed Fabia Monte Carlo, the vehicle, which is based on the Ambiente version, brings a sporty suspen...
New Skoda Fabia Super 2000 Livery for Monte Carlo
7 Jan 2011, 08:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Czech manufacturer is set to defend its 2010 Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ titles this season, which debuts later this month. For the opening round of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally C...
Skoda Sets New Annual Sales Record
7 Jan 2011, 07:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Skoda Auto managed to beat all previous records to achieve its best-ever sales result in 2010. The company sold a staggering 762,600 cars, helped by strong demand from emerging markets. The result i...
Skoda Could Stop Car Production in Vrchlabi
22 Dec 2010, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although the company is looking into ways to boost production in the future and thus increase revenues and sales, Skoda Auto might stop producing cars in Vrchlabi, looking to concentrate its local w...
Skoda Aims Double Production in Five Years
22 Dec 2010, 11:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Czech manufacturer Skoda wants to double production in the next five years to eventually reach 1.5 million vehicles per year. Operating under Volkswagen Group's ownership, the carmaker hopes th...
Skoda Octavia Combi RS Gets 451 hp
21 Dec 2010, 06:15 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Skoda Octavia isn’t exactly a vehicle that inspires driving pleasure. We’ve got nothing against the Czech saloon/estate, but you really could’t place it on your shopping list i...
Skoda's Yeti Will Be Produced Locally by Shanghai Volkswagen
10 Dec 2010, 11:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Skoda’s compact Yeti SUV will be locally produced at Shanghai Volkswagen, starting early 2013. The announcement was made today by Skoda China and Shanghai Volkswagen after a signing ceremony t...
Skoda Auto Set to For New Sales Record in 2010
9 Dec 2010, 16:38 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / 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 of 684,200 cars. This year will also be the first ...
Skoda Advises Drivers to Check Tires Before Winter Comes
3 Dec 2010, 10:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With this winter expected to be just as long and treacherous as the last one, Skoda is advising car owners to check their tires now in order to ensure they can cope with the winter weather condition...
Skoda Fabia S2000 Coming to 2010 Essen Motor Show
26 Nov 2010, 12:55 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / We are just one day away from the debut of the 2010 Essen Motor Show. This year’s event promises to offer an unprecedented level of entertainment as a multitude of aftermarket developers and a...
Yeti Returns Home
16 Nov 2010, 15:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As announced since this summer, the Skoda Yeti has made its way into India and plans to have a field day in the country. Some 1,000 customers are already awaiting their Yetis, which has become perha...
Skoda Introduces a New 4X4 Drivetrain for Octavia
4 Nov 2010, 15:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Octavia has always been the smart choice when it comes to buying a hatchback or an estate. With a big spacious trunk and high trim levels it is also cheaper then the Volkswagens it is based on. ...