Skoda Octavia RS-P
Saturday, August 29th, 2009 Posted in Skoda | 2 Comments »Skoda Australia has raided the parts bin and created a one-off track-focused Octavia RS-P. In this case P stands for Project and that is a perfect description for this car. Fitted with semi-slick tyres, fully adjustable suspension, including front and rear ...
Skoda partners Le Tour again in 2009
Friday, July 3rd, 2009 Posted in Skoda | 2 Comments »Cycling fans are beside themselves in anticipation of the 96th running of the Tour de France which starts this weekend. And, for the sixth year in a row, Škoda will be beside the competitors. Škoda will supply as many as 350 ...
2009 Skoda Octavia vRS
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 Posted in Skoda | 2 Comments »Fresh images of the updated Octavia vRS have been released by Skoda. The facelifted Octavia range pushes the exterior design away from the more squared off look of its predecessor. It’s probably a 50/50 result, some will prefer the previous ...
2009 Skoda Octavia Scout
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 Posted in Skoda | No Comments »Following images of the new vRS the Octavia Scout has been given the once over by the Skoda facelift team. The look is almost more Subaru Outback than the Outback itself. Subtle additions to the bodywork give the Scout the ...
One in seven million
Thursday, April 16th, 2009 Posted in Skoda | 1 Comment »It is now 18 years since Volkswagen and Škoda merged and the Czech icon recently sold its seven millionth car since 1991. Škoda returned to Australia in 2007 and with the strength of the Volkswagen dealer network behind the brand things ...
Autostadt counts 18 millionth visitor
Thursday, April 16th, 2009 Posted in Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen | 4 Comments »Car enthusiast heaven, otherwise known as the Autostadt, in Wolfsburg, Germany, recently saw its 18 millionth visitor through the turnstiles. Visitor numbers are nine years ahead of schedule. The Autostadt opened its doors on 1 June 2000, with predictions of ...
Škoda Auto and VW open new production facility in India
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 Posted in Skoda, Volkswagen | No Comments »Skoda Auto today opened a new production facility in Pune, India. The factory opened a year ahead of schedule and extends Skoda's existing production capacity in the far east, where they have had a manufacturing presence since 2001. Skoda has ...
MIMS 2009 - Skoda
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 Posted in Motor Shows, Skoda | 6 Comments »Skoda kicked off their presentation at the Melbourne International Motor Show by revealing an updated Octavia range. Matthew Wiesner, Head of Skoda Australia, then introduced Australian cycling legend Phil Anderson to assist with the launch of the Skoda Superb. Both models ...
Drive Thru: Skoda Octavia RS
Sunday, November 16th, 2008 Posted in Drive Thru, Reviews, Skoda | 7 Comments »Imagine you have your (affordable) dream car and love the joy it brings you. Whether that’s behind the wheel, or simply admiring the gentle shoulder line of its three-door shape. Your car has oodles of torque that make it a ...
Volkswagen claims ‘Green’ medal at 2008 Olympic Games
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Posted in Audi, News, Skoda, Volkswagen | No Comments »The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing start next Friday—08.08.08—and Volkswagen is looming as having as much presence around the Chinese capital as any of the athletes. A total of 5,000 vehicles have been assigned by Volkswagen Group China to aid ...
