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Skoda shows new faces of Fabia and Roomster
Skoda Auto is presenting the first photos of its smallest product line that has now been completely facelifted. The changes involve outside design, as well as technology and the portfolio of engines.The vehicle`s height has remained unchanged, but its new design "language" that stresses the vehicle`s width and the brand new front make both the Fabia and the Roomster look more dynamic and self confident on the road than their predecessors. The facelift includes Scout model line which will also be presented in Geneva.The facelifted look of the Fabia and the Roomster is underlined by a new radiator grille and 3D-shaped headlamps that have been ...
Tags: fabia, roomster, facelift, skoda-fabia, geneva, skoda-roomster, facelift-look
More fuel efficient 2.0 liter TDI engine for Skoda Superb
The Skoda Superb is currently at its second generation (well?third generation if you take into consideration the model built between 1934 and 1942). The Skoda Superb is the flagship car of the Czech automaker. The current generation Skoda Superb is built on the same platform used for the Volkswagen Passat. Now, the Czech automaker decided it was time to make the Skoda Superb more fuel efficient, at least partly. More precisely, they decided to replace the current 2.0 TDI engine with a revised 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine that gets the latest Common Rail diesel technology (CRD) and has the same ...
Tags: superb, fuel, efficient, tdi, diesel, skoda
Skoda will start the production of Yeti in Ukraine
VW Group, that makes now in Czech Republic, Skoda Yeti, will begin the crossover SUV production at the end of this month in Ukraine. Eurocar is in charge now of VW Group's Ukraine operation and will be handling the production in that state, reported insideline.com citing a statement of the firm. Yeti will cost about 25,000 Dollars in Ukraine, rivaling against Kia Sportage, Suzuki Grand Vitara and Nissan Qashqai.You can find the car in Europe offered with a 5 engines choice, 3 diesel and 2 gasoline, making 103 - 167 horsepower. Its TSI 1.2-liter having front-wheel drive makes it the smallest unit in the lineup, ...
Tags: yeti, czech-republic, ukraine, skoda, production
Sales increase for Skoda in 2009
Skoda's UK sales reached very good values, despite an unfriendly economical climate, as in 2009 the Czech carmaker had higher sales if you compare it to 2008 and, a 1.9 % record market share. These numbers are vital, as the United Kingdom market decreased last year with 6.4 %, when Skoda sold 37,300 new vehicles. Skoda UK Director - Robert Hazelwood said 'Skoda sold more cars in the UK this year than last, which is especially significant in the economic conditions we’ve all faced this year. We are a brand that delivers great quality cars at outstanding value for money for the consumer. The excellent ...
Tags: yeti, superb, sales, skoda, 2009, u.k., market, award, top-gear
Volkswagen won the Automotive Company of the Year 2010 award in India
Volkswagen India got awarded with the 'Automotive Company of the Year 2010' title at the Indian Auto Bild Golden Steering Wheel Awards, on the first edition. Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Board of VW AG's Member, accepted the award. Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann affirmed during the ceremony 'The Auto Bild Golden Steering Wheel Awards are held in high esteem across the globe. We are honored to be the first recipient of the Automotive Company of the Year in the Indian edition of the prestigious Awards'. 'This is a recognition of our efforts in India reflected not just in our state-of-the-art plant in Pune built in record ...
Tags: award, india, vw, volkswagen, automotive-company-of-the-year, 2010, polo, jetta, passat
Ford shows off its 3-blink technology - lane change
It's not quite revolutionary (as it's featured already on a few European unit, for example Skoda Fabia), but the all-new 3-blink lane modify tech from Ford is at the moment a great addition for the gadgetry that will be on Ford Fiesta 2011. This technology is allowing the turn signals there, to be stopped automatically after its switch is activated, preventing blinker flashing for the car – which would be annoying, disturbing for you – the drivers, in the night especially. Jim Thomas, RDA Group's senior vice president, who led a survey about the most annoying, worst road habits says: 'Most drivers have found themselves ...
Tags: fiesta, three-blink-lane-change, ford, technology
Skoda received 2 Top Gear awards
Skoda has 2 units awarded by Top Gear, important car publications worldwide. The Skoda Superb got the 'Luxury Car of the Year' title, while Yeti received the 'Family Car of the Year' award.The Czechs were out enjoying their great success, meanwhile Conor McNicholas, the editor of the magazine gave us a reason why Yeti won: 'The Yeti has been an instant hit with the Top Gear magazine office' he affirmed. 'We love the styling, the handling, the quality, the space, the clever touches and yes, the name. If you’re looking for a family car it should be top of your list to check out, simple ...
Tags: top-gear, award, yeti, superb, skoda
Mazda 3 wins the award Scottish Best Family Car
In Scotland, Mazda gets a lot more popular, as it just won the category Best Family Car at ASMW (The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers) - Scottish Car of the Year 2009 for the 5th year in a row. The jury said 'Among the weird and wonderful new arrivals in the family car category the all-new Mazda3 stood out ahead of its rivals and pushed the boundaries in each criterion'.Bill Caven, ASMW's President said 'It was a new version of an old favorite, the all-new Mazda3, which our panel rated ahead of the rest. It quickly emerged that this was a car which builds on ...
Tags: mazda-3 winning, award, scottish, best-family-car, mazda-u.k., fifth-consecutive-year
Skoda reveals its Q3 profit
Skoda - Czech automaker posted recently its financial results over this year 3rd quarter, having 6.5 % raise in cars sold than last year on the same period (174,984 vs 164,258). From the year's start, Skoda had a 5 % sales decrease.'Just like the entire automotive industry, our results are substantially affected by the global economic recession. We have adopted a number of measures to remain financially strong and steady. To combat the current problems in the automotive market, we have launched some new, attractive products' Reinhard Jung, chairman of board at Skoda stated for the press. Skoda will be contributing, having these results, to ...
Tags: q3, profit, skoda-sales, financial-results, yeti, volkswagen
Huge picture gallery of Skoda Superb Estate released
The Czech automaker Skoda has decided to reveal online a huge photo gallery of their new Skoda Superb Estate . In a very short time the Czech automaker will organize the world debut of the Skoda Superb Estate in Germany during the 2009 edition of the Frankfurt Auto Show. A sloping tailgate that makes the Skoda Superb Estate look less frumpy than someone would imagine replaces the liftback saloon`s innovative ``twindoor`` split hatch. We could not help to notice the Porsche Cayenne styled tail lamps on the Skoda Superb Estate. This comes to show you how far design influences can go in ...
Tags: superb, estate, picture, gallery, skoda, skoda superb estate
- february 2007
Skoda Fabia
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 189 km/h- august 2006
Skoda Fabia Combi
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 195 km/h- august 2006
Skoda Octavia
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 172 km/h- october 2008
Skoda Octavia Combi
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 192 km/h- january 2009
Skoda Roomster
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- october 2004
Skoda Superb
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 178 km/h- january 1987
Skoda 120/130
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 146 km/h- september 1990
Skoda 105
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 163 km/h- september 1990
Skoda 136 R Coupe
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 177 km/h- may 1985
Skoda Fabia Sedan
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 208 km/h- october 1997
Skoda Favorit
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 193 km/h- january 1992
Skoda Favorit Estate
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 182 km/h- september 1992
Skoda Felicia
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 190 km/h- august 1996
Skoda Felicia Combi
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 187 km/h- october 1994
Skoda Forman
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 215 km/h
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