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5,000 Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda vehicles for Olympic Committee in Beijing
As the exclusive Automobile Partner of the 2008 Olympic Games, Volkswagen Group China, together with its joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW Volkswagen, officially handed over 5,000 vehicles to the Beijing Organizing Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG). The vehicles provide logistic support for the organizers, athletes, media and Olympic guests. Volkswagen technicians and service crews will supply round-the-clock support for th... [more]
Škoda UK announces pricing for Superb range
Škoda UK has announced pricing for the all-new Superb, with a starting price of Ł15,490. Trim levels will be comprised of S, SE and Elegance, marking a shift away from the badging of other Škoda models. Each specification level provides customers with high levels of standard equipment valued between Ł1,500 and Ł2,000 more than the step in price between spec levels. Highlights of specification for each level includes: Superb S * Sev... [more]
Volkswagen Group reports increased sales revenue and sharp rise in profit
The Volkswagen Group has delivered more vehicles, increased sales revenue and recorded a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Group delivered 1.57 million vehicles worldwide in the first three months, an increase of 7 percent. Sales revenue grew by 1.4 percent to €27.0 billion. Operating profit rose by 21 percent to €1.3 billion. Profit after tax was €929 million, an increase of approximately 26 percent. “The succ... [more]
MIRA retro-fit hybrid conversion reduces fuel costs without designing a new car
MIRA have unveiled a retro-fit hybrid conversion with the potential to save 61% on fuel costs and lower tailpipe emissions by 39% without designing a new car. The hybrid conversion with a novel removable battery pack upgrades existing vehicles to the technology some concept cars are showcasing at this year’s motor shows. A technology demonstrator has been built around a popular b-segment car to show the potential of the technology. As a “plu... [more]
Škoda manufactures two millionth Fabia
The two millionth Škoda Fabia to be produced has just rolled off the production line. The vehicle was a ‘Satin Grey’ Fabia Estate 1.4-litre 16-valve. Škoda’s Fabia has been a huge success since the launch of the first generation model back in 2000. Nearly 1.8 million were sold before the new version was introduced in early 2007. Launched in January 2008, the new generation estate has already been delivered to 19,503 customers around the wor... [more]
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Skoda to remain at a market share of 8.5 pc in Romania (Nine O'Clock)Skoda sales could reach 26,000 cars this year, meaning a growth of 10 per cent over the past year, but the Czech brand will stop growing massively in the coming years, remaining at a share of 8 per cent, the site Hotnews.ro informs. |
Skoda Auto at the Moscow Motor Show (The Auto Channel)MOSCOW – August 26, 2008: Škoda Auto is going to take part in the Moscow Motor Show (28 August – 7 September, 2008). The Company will stage two premieres on this occasion, its flagship model Skoda Superb and vehicles produced in Kaluga, Russia. |
Skoda India's most popular car (rediff.com)For a second time in a row, Skoda, a unit of German car maker Volkswagen, topped the customer satisfaction survey in JD Power Asia Pacific 2008 India Sales Satisfaction Index study. |
The Skoda Superb has received competitive Car Insurance Ratings (carpages)The New Skoda Superb has secured impressive insurance ratings, placing the model among the most competitively rated cars in the upper medium sector. |
Search for information on your favourite model of car, including road tests and news. (CARkeys)Skoda is very pleased with itself these days after the announcement of the official insurance ratings for the new Superb. The big news comes at the lower end of the range. |
Police identify fatal crash man (BBC News)A man who died after two cars crashed in north Norfolk is named by investigating police. |
The Postman's Guest: Joe Morrison (The Electric New Paper)BEING from the very North of England means that for a large portion of my life, I lived near the border of Scotland. The Jocks are tight with money which means that the Geordies are just one step away from that in that they love a bargain. |
Private hire firm has licences axed amid claims of criminal activity (The Herald)A dozen minicabs have been forced from the roads as part of Scotland's biggest police surveillance exercise into drug dealing and money laundering. |
Carmakers not to put brakes on old models any time soon (The Economic Times)Despite a competitive market, car makers are not phasing out old models while launching new cars, as a combined rollout adds strength to the volumes across different price points. |
Moscow Show gallery (AutoExpress)There was a host of metal on show at this year's Moscow Motor Show - check out some of the expo's top models here. |
