Skoda wins in AutoExpress Survey for second time in seven days Škoda has recorded its second key Driver Power triumph in seven days after being awarded the prestigious ‘Best Manufacturer’ title by the readers of Auto Express. Respondents to the […]
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Skoda Rapid: Greenline versions of popular Skoda Rapid announced
Boosted by the successful relaunch of the Skoda Rapid, the carmaker has announced details of its frugal Greenline version of the motor. Skoda has also taken the opportunity to reveal details of the same Greenline model for its new Skoda […]
Skoda Rapid: New Rapid Spaceback model is unveiled
Skoda has finally revealed what its new Rapid is going to look like and it turns out that the hatchback has been given a dramatic new look. The car was shown off to the world’s motoring press at the Frankfurt […]
Skoda Yeti: The UK’s ‘most satisfying car to drive’
The Skoda Yeti has been named as the UK’s most satisfying car to own in an annual customer satisfaction survey. The result marks a spectacular hat-trick for the brand, having recorded first place finishes in 2011 and 2012. The award-winning […]
Skoda Superb: flagship model gets a facelift
Skoda’s new model offensive continues with the launch of its new Superb model. The excellent Skoda Superb You’d have to be very confident of a car’s abilities to give it a name like that but Skoda have nothing to worry […]
Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo: More Tech for your Money
Skoda has announced details of a limited edition version of its hugely popular Fabia Monte Carlo model, called the Monte Carlo Tech, with an enhanced specification over the standard model. The impressive Skoda Fabio The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo will […]
Skoda launches its Citigo Sport
Skoda’s impressive and multi award-winning Citigo line-up is about to be extended with the introduction of the Skoda Citigo Sport, a new model with enhanced sports styling, lowered suspension and bespoke interior. Skoda Citigo Sport range The Citigo is proving […]
Toyota Aygo has safety setback
I’ve flagged up before on this blog that the new safety criteria for cars is going to cause manufacturers some serious headaches – and so it has come to pass. In what will, no doubt, be a regular update on […]
New Skoda Octavia unveiled
No-one makes jokes about Skoda cars anymore and the revamped Octavia is the perfect illustration of why not. The new family hatchback is bigger, with (it’s claimed) class-leading interior space. It goes on sale next March with a ‘hot’ petrol […]
And Europe’s most reliable car is…
It’s always an issue when coming to buy or lease a new vehicle – will it let me down? And the answer has now been provided by Warranty Direct who have looked at the claim rates for cars aged between […]
Chevrolet to make tracks with the Trax
Chevrolet are to unveil their new SUV, the Trax, at the Paris Motor Show next month which will be their debut into the competitive segment. And the vehicle certainly looks like a Chevrolet and has a modern, well-organised and flexible […]
Fiat 500 among top 10 of depreciation proof cars
It’s hard to believe but the Fiat 500 Sport is in so much demand that it’s helping to make the car depreciation-proof. The award-winning city car is highlighted by value experts Glass’s Guide and show the 100,000-plus UK selling supermini […]
Chinese Copy Cats
Volkswagen was one of the first Western carmakers to partner up with a native Chinese manufacturer to produce and sell VW cars in China. Now it turns out that one of their partners, FAW – First Automobile Works – is […]
New Car Sales Keep on Falling
The sales of new cars in Europe keep on falling it seems. The good news (of sorts) is that the fall in June was less than the fall in previous months. Celebrating a smaller fall seems a bit like throwing […]