MLADA BOLESLAV – July 16, 2008: Škoda Auto’s sales over the first six months of 2008 have grown by 17.9% as compared with last year, reaching 366,686 vehicles in total. Škoda has dramatically increased the number of vehicles sold and delivered in Eastern Europe (63,684 vehicles; +40.1%), China (31,566 vehicles; sales started in June 2007) and India (9,556 vehicles; +61.6%).
MLADA BOLESLAV - July 3, 2008: Škoda Auto will act as the Main Partner of the legendary Tour de France for the fifth time this year. The cornerstone of the Company’s presentation will be the new-generation Škoda Superb – the official vehicle of the Tour de France.
MLADA BOLESLAV - June 24, 2008: Škoda Auto delivered nearly as many vehicles over the first five months of 2008 as it had over the first six months of 2007. Altogether 301,521 customers have bought a Škoda since the beginning of this year, 18.4% more than last year.
MLADA BOLESLAV – June 17, 2008: Having won a recent public tender, Skoda Auto is going to deliver up to 3,500 new Skoda Fabia and Skoda Octavia vehicles to Policie Ceské republiky (Czech Police). The first cars should be delivered this year in November.
LONDON - June 17, 2008: Skoda UK today announced pricing for the all-new Superb. With a starting price of £15,490, the new Superb represents fantastic value for money. Customers will enjoy unrivalled levels of specification, no matter which of the three trim levels they choose.
Škoda Auto has today issued its 2007/2008 Sustainability Report. The document is a third report describing the environmentally-friendly and socially responsible policies of the Czech Republic’s largest car manufacturer.
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Automotive designers MIRA have unveiled a retro-fit hybrid conversion that unlocks 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.
HONG KONG — Shanghai Volkswagen-Skoda explored new communications method to reach out to Skoda prospective consumers in a move to enhance its service quality. Days ago, the company joined hands with renowned MyClick Media to establish an interactive mobile platform to more effectively communicate with end users of Skoda, providing them with meaningful and relevant service thus raising the brand equity by employing the one-click to mobile internet (WAP sites) for the first time.
Å koda Auto presents altogether 10 vehicles of three model lines at China’s most important motor show held this year. The special atmosphere of the event enhances the impact of the presentation of Å koda’s whole portfolio and, in particular, the main new arrival in the Chinese market, i.e., the Fabia. By presenting its European models, Å koda Auto shows its technological potential (Octavia RS and Scout) and environmental orientation (Fabia GreenLine) to Chinese industry experts.
The first serially manufactured Superb rolls of the production line. Today Skoda Auto launched the serial production of the new generation Superb at its plant in Kvasiny . “The decision to produce a vehicle in the mid to upper range has opened new boundaries for Skoda and significantly contributed to the increase in its prestige.
Skoda Auto is going to present the new-generation Superb, including the Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4×4 and the Superb GreenLine at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show.
Boasting nearly 69mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 figures of 109g/km, GreenLine models not only do their bit for the environment but should also make forecourt trips mercifully infrequent. Buyers can opt for either hatchback or estate versions of this latest addition to the Fabia family, which cost £11,490 and £12,140 respectively.
