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Skoda VisionC concept – previews ‘Octavia CC’

Volkswagen-owned Czech-based automaker Skoda, has announced it will present the VisionC concept at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The announcement was accompanied by a sketch of the svelte five-door coupé. This comes as Skoda’s chief, Winfried Vahland confirmed late last year that the brand has plans to bring a …

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2014 Skoda Octavia pricing and specifications

The all-new Skoda Octavia has arrived in Australia in both sedan and wagon, priced from an aggressive $21,690 plus on-roads – $3,300 lower. The new has grown significantly compared to its predecessor, at 90mm longer and 45mm wider. Its wheelbase has also been stretched by 108mm, with most of it …

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2014 Skoda Yeti face lift leaked ahead of debut

What you are looking at is the first photos of the face lifted 2014 Skoda Yeti, leaked onto the internet. The Skoda SUV is scheduled to make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Compared to its predecessor, the new Yeti scores a more clean-cut look, especially at the front …

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Skoda Octavia RS dads’ ultimate RS Mega Man-Pram

Skoda has unveiled the ultimate baby pram, dubbed the ‘RS Mega Man-Pram’, as part of their marketing campaign for international launch of the Octavia RS. The brief to Skoda’s engineers was to bring the same qualities that go into the Octavia RS to other everyday objects. The pram’s RS style …

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Team ŠKODA MRF wins International Rally of Queensland

The newly formed team ŠKODA MRF has dominated in the third round of this year’s Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm in a ŠKODA Fabia Super 2000 secured the International Rally of Queensland in Australia by a big margin. The Finnish duo had an advantage of more than …

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2013 Skoda Octavia RS officially revealed

Skoda has unwrapped its fastest ever production car – the new 2013 Octavia RS. Based on the third generation Octavia, the new RS will be available as a sedan and station wagon. Two engine options will be offered – a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine borrowed from its sister car, the …

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Skoda Rapid Sport concept hints at Rapid RS

Skoda has revealed its Rapid Sport concept at the 2013 Wörthersee today. Based on the Skoda Rapid liftback, the Sport could preview an RS version of the Rapid. Finished in a two-tone red and silver paint job, the Rapid Sport rides on huge 19-inch alloy wheels that feel out the …

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2013 Skoda Superb facelift revealed

Skoda has released images of its face lifted Superb ahead of the car’s unveiling at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. The modest update brings the car’s front fascia in-line with the latest Skoda Octavia. Changes include new headlights with LED daytime running lights, restyled front bumper and grille. At the back, …

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2013 Skoda Octavia Wagon revealed

Skoda has released a couple of photos of the 2013 Skoda Octavia Wagon, ahead of its official debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Like its sedan sibling, it will be built on Volkswagen’s new MQB platform that is shared with the Mk7 VW Golf. The 2013 model is 45mm …

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2013 Skoda Octavia Revealed

Here it is! After weeks of drip feeding the press with teasers, the 2013 Skoda Octavia has finally been revealed. Featuring crisper styling and a more prominent grille, the new Octavia is 90mm longer and 45mm wider than its predecessor. Its wheelbase has also been extended by 108mm, making it …

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Skoka teases 2013 Octovia

Czech manufacturer, Skoda, has teased us with a few more photos of one of their most important models, the 2013 Skoda Octavia, before its official debut in the coming days. The new pictures give us a glimpse of the car’s rear combination lights and the rear window and C-pillar treatment. …

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2013 Skoda Octavia spied in its full glory

The 2013 Skoda Octavia has been spied strutting its stuff with not a thread of camouflage! Pictured here in what looks like a commercial photo shoot, the new generation Octavia is set to hit showrooms later next year. It rides on Volkswagen Group’s latest ‘MQB’ platform, which already underpins the …

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Skoda’s Sexy New Coupé – Joyster

Volkwagen Group’s budget brand, Skoda, is about to launch a Scirocco rivaling coupé, called the Joyster. Like its Scirocco cousin, Skoda’s sexy new coupé is based on the Golf and will provide a low-cost alternative to Volkswagen’s gorgeous coupé. Our source at Auto Express has confirmed the Joyster name, along …

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