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  • First Drive: Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo
    First Drive: Skoda Fabia Monte Carl … Wed, May 2, 2012 12:05 BST

    SOME PEOPLE say the art of making great small cars is all but lost, but that just isn’t true. Here’s a little Skoda that proves the point.To celebrate 100 years of the … More »First Drive: Skoda Fabia Monte Carl …

    First Drive: Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo

    SOME PEOPLE say the art of making great small cars is all but lost, but that just isn’t true. Here’s a little Skoda that proves the point.To celebrate 100 years of the Monte Carlo rally Skoda has come up with the Fabia Monte Carlo, a trim level based on the mid-range SE, with five doors by default and pepped up with some …

  • First Drive: Skoda Octavia Greenline II
    First Drive: Skoda Octavia Greenline … Wed, Apr 25, 2012 18:05 BST

    CARS CAN surprise you in any number of ways. Most don’t, but as the police in Midsomer Murders must know by now, sometimes the most ordinary-looking suspect is the one … More »First Drive: Skoda Octavia Greenline …

    First Drive: Skoda Octavia Greenline II

    CARS CAN surprise you in any number of ways. Most don’t, but as the police in Midsomer Murders must know by now, sometimes the most ordinary-looking suspect is the one with the most to hide.Take one Skoda Octavia, add a small-capacity turbo diesel engine and a bundle of efficiency-boosting but largely hidden refinements, …

  • Beijing: Skoda unveils new Rapid compact hatch
    Beijing: Skoda unveils new Rapid compact … Tue, Apr 24, 2012 13:05 BST

    SKODA’S all-new compact hatchback has been unveiled in Beijing in close-to-production form, and will be called the Rapid.It really is all-new in design, because rather … More »Beijing: Skoda unveils new Rapid compact …

    Beijing: Skoda unveils new Rapid compact hatch

    SKODA’S all-new compact hatchback has been unveiled in Beijing in close-to-production form, and will be called the Rapid.It really is all-new in design, because rather than replacing an existing model the Rapid will sit between the Fabia and Octavia. In reality it is likely to share certain parts with both.European markets …

  • First Drive: Skoda Citigo
    First Drive: Skoda Citigo Mon, Feb 20, 2012 18:00 GMT

    THE SKODA Citigo can lay claim to a number of firsts. It’s the first sub-supermini Skoda for a start, it’s the first Skoda to wear the company’s new badge, the first … More »First Drive: Skoda Citigo

    First Drive: Skoda Citigo

    THE SKODA Citigo can lay claim to a number of firsts. It’s the first sub-supermini Skoda for a start, it’s the first Skoda to wear the company’s new badge, the first to feature the new Skoda family styling and it’s even the first Skoda to have head-thorax-side airbags.Once the ‘oooh’s and ‘ahhh’s have died down, have a …

  • Skoda trials electric Octavia
    Skoda trials electric Octavia Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:00 GMT

    TESTS have begun on a zero-emission version of Skoda’s family hatchback, which will see 10 all-electric Green E Line Octavias rolling around the streets of Mlada Boleslav … More »Skoda trials electric Octavia

    Skoda trials electric Octavia

    TESTS have begun on a zero-emission version of Skoda’s family hatchback, which will see 10 all-electric Green E Line Octavias rolling around the streets of Mlada Boleslav in the Czech Republic.The real-world evaluations mark Skoda’s first use of an electric powertrain on the public road. The technology, which is being developed …

  • Skoda Yeti : ARE WE THERE YET?
    Skoda Yeti : ARE WE THERE YET? Thu, Dec 22, 2011 17:05 GMT

    Skoda's entry into the small 4x4 fray is called the Yeti. Steve Walker takes a look. More »Skoda Yeti : ARE WE THERE YET?

    Skoda Yeti : ARE WE THERE YET?

    Skoda's entry into the small 4x4 fray is called the Yeti. Steve Walker takes a look.

  • Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 7
    Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 7 Wed, Aug 3, 2011 15:00 BST

    Our Yeti has changed hands and Max is thoroughly enjoying his new steed. More »Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 7

    Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 7

    Our Yeti has changed hands and Max is thoroughly enjoying his new steed.

  • Official: Skoda drivers are happiest
    Official: Skoda drivers are happies … Fri, Jul 22, 2011 13:06 BST

    A driver survey has found that the most euphoric drivers own a Skoda. More »Official: Skoda drivers are happies …

    Official: Skoda drivers are happiest

    A driver survey has found that the most euphoric drivers own a Skoda.

  • Skoda sales smooth the crunch
    Skoda sales smooth the crunch Thu, Jul 14, 2011 12:45 BST

    Skoda has posted record sales in 2011, putting it on course for its most successful year ever. More »Skoda sales smooth the crunch

    Skoda sales smooth the crunch

    Skoda has posted record sales in 2011, putting it on course for its most successful year ever.

  • Hyundai ix35 vs. Skoda Yeti
    Hyundai ix35 vs. Skoda Yeti Tue, Jun 28, 2011 10:13 BST

    Two front-wheel drive small SUVs with petrol engines, yet they both make sense in their own way. More »Hyundai ix35 vs. Skoda Yeti

    Hyundai ix35 vs. Skoda Yeti

    Two front-wheel drive small SUVs with petrol engines, yet they both make sense in their own way.

  • Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 6
    Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 6 Mon, Jun 27, 2011 15:04 BST

    The Yeti changes hands after a sensational four-figure trip to Le Mans. More »Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 6

    Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 6

    The Yeti changes hands after a sensational four-figure trip to Le Mans.

  • The world's first 200mph Skoda
    The world's first 200mph Skoda Fri, Jun 10, 2011 12:14 BST

    Skoda plans a 200mph attack at Bonneville Speed Week. More »The world's first 200mph Skoda

    The world's first 200mph Skoda

    Skoda plans a 200mph attack at Bonneville Speed Week.

  • Skoda unveils extreme roadster
    Skoda unveils extreme roadster Fri, Jun 3, 2011 12:42 BST

    The vRS 2000 concept roadster is the most extreme Skoda ever made - and it's road legal. More »Skoda unveils extreme roadster

    Skoda unveils extreme roadster

    The vRS 2000 concept roadster is the most extreme Skoda ever made - and it's road legal.

  • Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 5
    Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 5 Wed, Apr 27, 2011 22:42 BST

    Does Skoda still have an image problem? We gave our Yeti away to find out. More »Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 5

    Skoda Yeti 4x4: report 5

    Does Skoda still have an image problem? We gave our Yeti away to find out.

  • Skoda announces best value car ever
    Skoda announces best value car ever Thu, Mar 17, 2011 13:56 GMT

    Skoda's version of the Volkswagen Up! city car in 2012 will be its best value model ever. More »Skoda announces best value car ever

    Skoda announces best value car ever

    Skoda's version of the Volkswagen Up! city car in 2012 will be its best value model ever.

  • SEAT Ibiza FR TDI vs. Skoda Fabia vRS
    SEAT Ibiza FR TDI vs. Skoda Fabia v … Tue, Mar 15, 2011 09:49 GMT

    Skoda has dropped diesel for the latest Fabia vRS, leaving the SEAT Ibiza FR TDI to fill its shoes. Skoda's mistake? More »SEAT Ibiza FR TDI vs. Skoda Fabia v …

    SEAT Ibiza FR TDI vs. Skoda Fabia vRS

    Skoda has dropped diesel for the latest Fabia vRS, leaving the SEAT Ibiza FR TDI to fill its shoes. Skoda's mistake?

  • Has Skoda been 'downgraded'?
    Has Skoda been 'downgraded'? Thu, Mar 3, 2011 14:07 GMT

    Reports suggest Skoda has removed some 'luxury' items from options lists, prompting rumours the company has been refused access to VW technology. More »Has Skoda been 'downgraded'?

    Has Skoda been 'downgraded'?

    Reports suggest Skoda has removed some 'luxury' items from options lists, prompting rumours the company has been refused access to VW technology.

  • Geneva 2011: Skoda VisionD concept
    Geneva 2011: Skoda VisionD concept Tue, Mar 1, 2011 09:19 GMT

    Skoda shows its fresh new face and a new badge with this design concept in Geneva. More »Geneva 2011: Skoda VisionD concept

    Geneva 2011: Skoda VisionD concept

    Skoda shows its fresh new face and a new badge with this design concept in Geneva.

  • Skoda Yeti 4x4: month 4
    Skoda Yeti 4x4: month 4 Fri, Jan 14, 2011 09:27 GMT

    A set of winter tyres are fitted to our excellent 4x4, but what difference do they really make? More »Skoda Yeti 4x4: month 4

    Skoda Yeti 4x4: month 4

    A set of winter tyres are fitted to our excellent 4x4, but what difference do they really make?

  • Skoda hits record sales in 2010
    Skoda hits record sales in 2010 Fri, Jan 7, 2011 11:10 GMT

    Skoda's amazing turnaround continues with news that 2010 was its greatest year for sales ever. More »Skoda hits record sales in 2010

    Skoda hits record sales in 2010

    Skoda's amazing turnaround continues with news that 2010 was its greatest year for sales ever.

 

Latest Reviews

  • First Drive: Hyundai Veloster
    First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback … More »First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback tailgate as a ‘door’. Hyundai has gone one better with its Veloster coupe.We’ve been here before with an unusual number of doors. Mini’s love it or loathe …

  • First Drive: Toyota GT86
    First Drive: Toyota GT86

    YOU don’t need an abacus to help you count the number of affordable rear-wheel drive coupes available to buy in the UK. Even if you choose to include Mazda’s MX-5 – so … More »First Drive: Toyota GT86

    First Drive: Toyota GT86

    YOU don’t need an abacus to help you count the number of affordable rear-wheel drive coupes available to buy in the UK. Even if you choose to include Mazda’s MX-5 – so long as you fit the hard top roof – it’s a small number.With nearly everyone now focused on cutting emissions and squeezing as much as possible from a litre …