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23.5.16
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The speedy Swedes Pontus Tidemand/Jonas Andersson passed the ultimate endurance test at the Rally Portugal and gave Skoda Motorsport their first win of the season in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC 2). Despite two damaged tyres on the
26.9.15
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After five successful years of its growth and model campaign, Skoda will now see some changes at the top. On November 1, 2015, Bernhard Maier (55), current Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG, will become the brand's new CEO. At the same time, the
2.9.15
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Skoda Auto India has introduced the all new Rapid Anniversary Edition with exciting features at a starting price of Rs 6.99 lakh across the country. Riding on Skoda's acclaimed Simply Clever philosophy, this range comes with a host of fresh features designed to enhance the overall
10.7.15
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Skoda Auto is building a new Emission Centre in Mlada Boleslav. In partnership with the Volkswagen Group, the Czech car manufacturer will be investing more than €11-million into expanding the Engine Centre, which opened in 2014. The new centre is expected
30.6.15
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Skoda has manufactured the 500,000th Skoda Rapid. The milestone vehicle - a Skoda Rapid Spaceback in red - ran off the production line at Skoda's main factory Mlada Boleslav. Both the saloon and hatchback versions of the Rapid Spaceback
29.6.15
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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
23.6.15
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Skoda has produced the first Superb Estate at their Kvasiny plant. The first vehicle is a Superb Estate 2.0 TDI in moon white, going to a customer in the Czech home market. In its segment, the new Skoda Superb Estate sets standards in space, comfort, safety, connectivity
8.6.15
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Skoda's worldwide deliveries increased 1.5 per cent to 92,500 units in May (May 2014: 91,200 deliveries), making this the best May in the company's 120-year history. Skoda recorded growth in Western and Central Europe, China and India. The new Skoda Fabia is
11.5.15
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Skoda's deliveries increased 2.8 per cent to 92,100 vehicles in April (April 2014: 89,600), making this the best April in the company's 120-year history. The Czech car manufacturer grew in Western & Central Europe, as well as in China and India. Both the estate and hatch versions
30.4.15
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Skoda has produced the 750,000th Skoda Superb. The milestone car rolled-off the Skoda production line at Kvasiny.
"Three-quarters of a million Skoda Superbs produced - this figure is proof of our flagship's great success," said Skoda CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland.
27.3.15
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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,
24.3.15
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The Skoda Kvasiny plant and public infrastructure surrounding the East Bohemian site are to be modernised and expanded over the next few years. Skoda Auto has signed a memorandum on cooperation in Kvasiny with the Czech Government and Hradec Králové
23.3.15
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Skoda continues to develop their production of powertrains. At the Skoda plant in Vrchlabi, the manufacturer will be increasing the production capacity for the DQ 200 dual-clutch transmission from 1,500 to 2,000 gearboxes per day over the next twelve months.
12.3.15
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The first third-generation Skoda Superb rolled-off the production line at the Skoda plant in Kvasiny - a Superb in 'Business Grey'. The Kvasiny production facilities have been comprehensively modernised and expanded in readiness for the production of the new
31.1.15
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Skoda has produced their 17-millionth vehicle. The jubilee car - a Skoda Rapid Spaceback in‚ Corrida Red - ran off the production line at the Skoda headquarters in Mlada Boleslav. The vehicle is going to a customer in Germany. This production milestone is a highlight
15.12.14
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Skoda produced the 500,000th third-generation Octavia. The anniversary vehicle - an Octavia GreenLine in white colour - rolled-off the Skoda production line in Mlada Boleslav. The third-generation Octavia, launched at the beginning of 2012, is in a class of its own and has proven
13.12.14
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Press and PR department has appointed Emily Dymond as Product Affairs Manager, with effect from January 5, 2015.
Emily joins Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with more than eight years of communications
5.11.14
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The new Skoda Fabia has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. The outstanding test results underline the high-level safety of the new small car from Skoda which is going to be launched on the first European markets in the next
6.10.14
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Skoda's global deliveries increased 10.4 per cent to 95,600 vehicles in September (September 2013: 86,600), making this the best September in corporate history. Skoda managed to achieve their second-best sales month in China since entering the
2.10.14
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The new Skoda Fabia and the new Skoda Fabia Combi celebrated their acclaimed world premieres at this year's Paris Motor Show. Completely redesigned, the two versions of the small car rolled onto the automotive catwalk more sporty, modern and innovative than ever
23.5.16
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