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Skoda has released another tranche of images showing its shapely VisionD concept. First revealed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, it gives a clear indication of the future design language for Skoda cars. The Styling The mid-size fastback design is clean, elegant and modern. At the front, chief Skoda designer, Josef Kaban describes [...]
The cost of running a car is a serious concern for many people these days. VAT has increased recently, the MOT Test has been extended and MP’s have debated scrapping the planned 3p hike in fuel duty. As a result, many motorists want to select the most fuel efficient car, but manufacturers don’t make it [...]
This is the new Skoda Citigo, a £7,000 compact city car which will arrive in UK showrooms during mid 2012. It’s based on the new three-door Volkswagen Up and is the first member of Skoda’s “New Small Family”. Style While it’s clearly based on the Volkswagen Up, it’s more than just a rebadge. In fact, [...]
Skoda has released more pictures of their new small car which will slot into their range between the Fabia and the Octavia. Here’s what it looks like. The Name And now we reach the name. Contrary to what we reported a couple of weeks ago, it won’t be called the Skoda Lauretta. Instead the name [...]
This is the Skoda MissionL concept which will appear at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. According to Skoda, what you see is 80% production ready. However, when it appears in 2012 it will be called the Skoda Lauretta Rapid. It will slot into the range above the Fabia and below the Octavia (which will increase [...]
The BMW 730Ld saloon has been voted Chauffeur Car of the year 2011. It also claimed the award for overall Professional Driver Car of the year 2011, reclaiming its 2009 crown from the Jaguar XJL. The long wheelbase BMW scooped the top prize thanks to a combination of passenger luxury, low running costs, driveability and [...]
The UK’s best-selling weekly car magazine Auto Express has held their annual new car awards ceremony for 2011. Skoda was the biggest winner of the evening carrying off four awards while Volkswagen collected three. The awards which were presented at Woburn Safari Park on Tuesday night were as follows; Best City Car 2011 – Hyundai [...]
