Skoda UK appoints Andrew Cullis as new Head of Marketing

Andrew Cullis has taken up the role of Head of Marketing for Skoda UK, replacing Heidi Cartledge, who has moved to become Head of Customer Quality & Network Development for the brand.

Andrew Cullis will lead the team responsible for all Skoda brand and product marketing

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Skoda UK appoints new Head of Press and PR

Skoda UK has appointed Pietro Panarisi as its new Head of Press and PR. Pietro is returning to the brand having spent two years as Head of Press and PR at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. In his new role, Pietro will report to Alasdair Stewart, Director of Skoda UK,

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Skoda launches eight new limited 'Black Edition' models starting from £10,090

The debut of eight new models in one day usually only happens at a motor show, but Skoda has done it with the launch of the 'Black Edition' cars.

A striking and 'high-on-style' limited edition model is now available on every one of Skoda's cars - that's everything from the

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Warren Richards appointed Head of Service and Parts Operations at Skoda UK

Skoda UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Warren Richards as the brand's new Head of Service and Parts Operations.

Warren will take up his new role on June 16, 2014, replacing Owen Shepherd, who has taken a role within Volkswagen Group as Head of

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Skoda UK appoints Martin Barrow-Starkey as new Head of Operations

Martin Barrow-Starkey is to take over as Head of Operations for Skoda UK, where he will be responsible for vehicle sales (retailer and fleet). He replaces Duncan Movassaghi, who has been appointed Head of Service and Parts at Volkswagen UK Passenger Cars.

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Skoda teams up with Young Driver to help kids get behind the wheel

Skoda is the official car partner of Young Driver, the UK's only nationwide provider of driving lessons for children aged 11 to 17.

The organisation will take delivery of 55 Skoda Citigo cars this month, with an identical number arriving during December. They will

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Skoda UK fuels fleet team with new appointments

Skoda UK has announced the appointment of Patrick McGillycuddy as Head of Fleet. McGillycuddy joins the brand from Vauxhall where he held the role of National Corporate Sales Manager.

McGillycuddy's new position will see him focus on growing the brand’s true

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Skoda UK reports most successful first half sales in its history

Skoda UK has enjoyed the most successful six months in its history with more than 32,000 registrations. Skoda's best-selling model in the UK continues to be the Fabia, with total registrations for the first six months of 11,657. The Fabia is followed by multi-award-winning

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Skoda UK posts record March registrations

Skoda's outstanding start to the year has continued through the key sales month of March, with UK new car registrations breaking the 9,000 barrier for the first time.

In total, 9,711 customers bought a 13-plate Skoda in March, up 14.2 per cent on 2012 (8,507), with demand

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Skoda Citigo and Superb honoured at What Car? awards

The new Skoda Citigo 1.0-litre 60 ps GreenTech SE 5-door was named the Best City Car in the £9,000-£10,000 category, while the Skoda Superb 1.4-litre TSI S was hailed as the Best Family Car Under £18,000.

It's the second time in 6 months that What Car? has given acclaim

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Skoda UK celebrates another record year with sale increase of 19 per cent

Skoda retailers have done it again, ending 2012 with a record total for new car registrations in the UK. It's the fourth year in a row Skoda has beaten its previous best and the new benchmark is 53,602 - up 19 per cent from 45,061 in 2011.

Pushing through the magic 50,000 barrier

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Skoda Yeti wins two awards from Total 4x4 Magazine

Skoda Yeti compact SUV has started 2013 just as it did in 2012 and 2011 - by scooping two awards from respected off-roader magazine Total 4x4.

Following revisions to the '4x4 of the Year' awards categories to reflect the changing nature of the market, the Yeti did battle

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Skoda UK breaks 2011 new car registrations record in just 10 months

Skoda UK announced that it has broken its previous registrations record in just 10 months of 2012, signalling the fourth straight year that the brand has beaten its previous best. With two months of the year still to go, last year's record of 45,061 new car registrations

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Skoda shines in the 2012 J.D. Power Ownership Study

Skoda has further cemented its reputation of delivering outstanding customer service with another outstanding performance in the highly respected J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? 2012 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS)SM.

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Honest John website users vote Skoda Yeti number one crossover

Skoda’s all-conquering Yeti has once again showed just how desirable it is, scooping two trophies at this year’s awards from honestjohn.co.uk.

The honours are unique in that they aren’t handed out by a panel of judges. Instead, the decision-makers are the best experts

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Bentley showcases new Mulsanne Mulliner driving specification in New York

Bentley is showcasing a highly distinctive and sporting interpretation of its flagship Mulsanne at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The new Mulsanne Mulliner driving specification blends a range of striking design features including unique 21-inch

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Alasdair Stewart named as Skoda UK Director

Alasdair Stewart has been appointed Skoda UK Brand Director, effective from May 1, 2012. Alasdair succeeds Robert Hazelwood, who will move to Volkswagen Passenger Cars as Brand Director, also on May 1.

Alasdair is currently the Member of the Board at

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Bentley announces Kevin Rose as new Sales and Marketing Director

Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of Kevin Rose as its new Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing. Rose joins Bentley from Volkswagen Automotive in China where he held the role of Executive Vice-President for Sales at FAW-Volkswagen

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