Pontus Tidemand gives Skoda Motorsport the first win of the season in the WRC 2

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

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Changes in Skoda Board of Management

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

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Skoda India introduces the Rapid 'Anniversary Edition' starting @ Rs. 6.99 lakh

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

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Skoda builds new Emission Centre in Mlada Boleslav; VW invests more than €11-million

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

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Skoda produced 500,000th Skoda Rapid at Mlada Boleslav plant

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

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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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New Superb Estate rolls-off production lines at Skoda Kvasiny plant

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

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Skoda reports best May in its 120-year history, 92,500 worldwide deliveries

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

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Skoda delivers 92,100 vehicles worldwide; best ever April sales

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

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Skoda produces 750,000th Superb

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.

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