Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   Skoda ACCC Chairman discusses VW and other matters 14th October, 2015 “We are still pressing VW Australia to understand the extent of consumer detriment. For example, without the defeat device, how do the actual emissions compare to the relevant Australian Standard? Further, what will be the impact of the proposed “fix” on the vehicles fuel economy and performance?” ..... more Skoda Fabia: new generation released 12th July, 2015 Third generation Fabia arrives; 1.2 litre hatchback and wagon available; Hatch priced from $15,990* (1.2 litre manual) ..... more Skoda Superb Outdoor 4x4 due October 17th August, 2014 Distinctive design includes protective front and rear bumper, wheel arches; All-wheel drive drivetrain; Unique black 18-inch ‘Trinity’ anthracite alloy wheels; Fatigue detection system fitted ..... more Skoda Superb updated 9th July, 2014 The brand's larger model has new design elements, a fresh interior and improved technical features. The fuel consumption and emissions have decreased on both petrol and diesel variants ..... more Skoda Rapid released 26th June, 2014 Skoda add a small hatchback to their line-up; priced from $18,990* (manual) and $21,890* (automatic) ..... more Skoda Octavia RS released 18th May, 2014 New petrol and diesel engines; 162 kW Octavia RS 2.0 TSI does 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds; Sport suspension with XDL extended electronic differential lock and a multi-link rear axle; Sporty interior and added racing-inspired engine soundtrack ..... more Skoda Yeti updated 6th May, 2014 Two-wheel drive Yetis feature a new-look front and rear bumper design, while the four-wheel drive Yeti 4x4 Outdoor maintains a more rugged, off-road look ..... more Skoda's new Octavia released 15th January, 2014 The new Octavia improves Skoda's entrant in the small to mid-size segment. The Skoda Octavia, now in its third generation, was recently released in Australia. The new model features new design, high functionality, innovative safety and comfort systems and the typical Skoda price-value ratio ..... more Top of page Skoda add a wagon to the Rapid line-up 17th September, 2013 Visually clear and distinct, the Rapid Spaceback has the new Skoda design. Compared with conventional hatchback models, the car appears significantly longer when viewed from the side ..... more Skoda reveals new Octavia RS 5th June, 2013 Octavia vRS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds (with manual six-speed gearbox). The new model also provides all the features on offer with the new Skoda Octavia: high functionality, plenty of room, top-safety, state-of-the-art assistance systems in terms of safety and comfort ..... more Skoda Rapid here in 2013 21st September, 2012 Skoda is resolutely pursuing its model offensive, presenting its new compact saloon, the Skoda Rapid, across Europe shortly and next year in Australia ..... more Skoda's new Museum 8th July, 2012, 2012 Skoda wants the redesigned museum to allow people to learn about the origins of today’s global brand. The new museum is housed in one of the first Skoda factory buildings ..... more Skoda Fabia line-up increases 26th June, 2012 The Skoda Fabia model range has been extended to include the roomy Fabia wagon and the sporty Fabia RS hatch and wagon ..... more Skoda's updated Roomster arrives 22nd June, 2012 In addition to bold styling features the new Roomster introduces a cleaner and more efficient petrol engine that delivers a more rewarding driving experience ..... more Skoda Yeti offers another engine choice 8th June, 2012 Skoda Yeti is now available with a 112TSI petrol-fuelled engine, adding more choice to the compact SUV line-up which includes the 77TSI and 103TDI variants ..... more Top of page Skoda Yeti arrives 26th October, 2011 Its mix of two and four-wheel drive, diesel and petrol engines, flexible seating arrangements, high driving position and bold styling mean that, unlike its legendary namesake, Yeti is as at home conquering the urban jungle ..... more Skoda Citigo for Europe in 2012 7th October, 2011 Skoda is continuing its growth offensive by revealing its new city car, the Citigo. The brand's new model will make its debut in its domestic market, the Czech Republic, before the end of this year ..... more Skoda Fabia released 21st September, 2011 The Skoda Fabia is now on Australian shores. The combination of low running costs, advanced powertrain technology and Skoda’s traditional value for money makes Fabia a welcome newcomer to the expansive Australian new car market ..... more Skoda Superb line-up increases 18th August, 2011 Skoda is offering a new entry point to its Superb model range. Additionally, the availability of four-wheel drive has expanded ..... more Skoda Yeti price announced 8th July, 2011 Thanks to a ground clearance of 180 millimetres and a four-wheel-drive system that incorporates a fourth generation Haldex clutch, the Yeti is intended for those who want to venture a little way off the beaten track for light-duty off-roading ..... more Skoda Fabia confirmed for Australia 1st July, 2011 The Skoda Fabia has now been confirmed for an Australian release later this year. The combination of low running costs, advanced powertrain technology and Skoda’s legendary value for money make the Fabia a welcome new-comer to the market ..... more VW & GAZ for Russian collaboration 16th June, 2011 Volkswagen and the GAZ Group have, on 14th June 2011, signed an agreement to assemble Volkswagen and Škoda models under contract at the GAZ plant in Nizhny Novgorod (Russia) ..... more Skoda at GTI Meet 6th June, 2011 This year’s GTI-Treffen in Reifnitz, by Lake Wörthersee, attracted car tuning enthusiasts from all over Europe for the thirtieth time at the beginning of June, and Skoda once again was in the thick of the action, showcasing the Fabia RS 2000 design concept ..... more Skoda Octavia Scout updated 31st March, 2011 The Octavia Scout 4x4 is broadening its range and now includes the highly-efficient DSG transmission and a top-of-the-range premium model ..... more Top of page Skoda at London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 5th November, 2010 An example of the first Skoda model ever produced, the Voiturette A, is in the UK for the very first time this week-end to take part in the world famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) ..... more Skoda Yeti ... not yet, but later 17th October, 2010 Skoda's SUV, the Yeti, is characterised by a unique design, safety and functionality and is intended as a contender in the compact SUV segment ..... more Revised engine line-up for Skoda Octavia 26th August, 2010 Skoda is introducing the 90TSI engine to the Octavia line-up in Australia adding a new entry point to the Škoda range at $24,990* ..... more ROAD TEST Skoda Octavia RS 24th June, 2010 Skoda Superb wagon here now 24th May, 2010 An interesting feature of the new Superb wagon is the optional electrically-operated tailgate. This is delivered with an automatic retractable luggage compartment cover ..... more Skoda at Beijing Motor Show 22nd April, 2010 China is currently expected to become the world's largest automotive market in 2010, with over 10 million cars sold in the country, and Škoda also sees it as their number-one market ..... more Skoda's record year in 2009 28th March, 2010 Despite difficult market conditions, Škoda Auto was one of the few car manufacturers to achieve record sales in 2009. Overall it supplied its customers with 684,226 cars, 1.4% more than in 2008 ..... more Skoda Roomster's new 'face' 21st March, 2010 The face lifted look of the Roomster is underlined by a new radiator grille and 3D-shaped headlamps that have been considerably widened to highlight the horizontal line of the vehicle's front ..... more Skoda considering new Fabia RS for Australia 4th March, 2010 For the first time ever, Skoda Auto is using a double-supercharged, four cylinder petrol engine providing 132 kW in an engine of just 1.4 litres ..... more Top of page New Skoda Octavia Scout on sale 15th September, 2009 Now the Octavia Scout joins the new Octavia and the new Octavia RS in receiving a design update as it progresses into the second half of its 'lifecycle' ..... more Euro NCAP: Five Stars for Skoda Yeti 27th August, 2009 The Skoda Yeti's top-class safety test results include those of a “whiplash test”, a new category established this year to assess the stability of the seats and the degree of protection of the occupants from cervical spine injuries in rear impacts ..... more Skoda releases new Octavia RS 25th August, 2009 Although local sales have never achieved targets, Skoda Australia's new-look Octavia RS models is set for release in coming days ..... more Skoda Superb Released 26th June, 2009 It is not only the most luxurious car Skoda has ever built, it is one that sets new standards for quality, practicality, design and value ..... more Skoda Auto Finishes Quarter One in Profit 31st May, 2009 Skoda Auto new car orders have increased in many markets: in Europe orders increased 27% with Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland doing particularly well ..... more Skoda Yeti Production Commences 18th May, 2009 The first Skoda Yeti rolled off the assembly line at Skoda’s Kvasiny, Czech Republic plant on Tuesday 12th May, 2009 ..... more Skoda reveals new faces of Octavia RS and Octavia Scout 22nd April, 2009 Skoda Auto last night released the first images of the facelifted Octavia RS and Octavia Scout ..... more Skoda and Volkswagen Open A Plant in Pune, India 1st April, 2009 The Pune plant will begin making the Skoda Fabia in May 2009. A hatchback version of the Volkswagen Polo specially developed for the Indian market will be added from 2010 ..... more Skoda Octavia For 2009 25th March, 2009 To give the new Skoda Octavia broader market appeal, the engine line-up has been updated with two new petrol engines and one diesel variant ..... more Skoda Yeti Revealed In Geneva 4th March, 2009 Compact, attractively styled and full of surprises: Skoda will celebrate the extension of its range to five with the introduction of Yeti at the Geneva Motor Show ..... more Skoda Fabia Scout Uncovered 20th February, 2009 The design of the brand new Skoda Fabia Scout includes distinct features and attractive protective elements, giving this functional and economical car, new emotional dimensions ..... more Skoda to unveil Yeti at Geneva Motor Show 13th February, 2009 Yeti is designed for both urban and leisure driving and features state-of-the-art technology that ensures excellent behaviour on the road and great riding qualities off-road ..... more Skoda Auto's Sales Grew By 7.1% In 2008 25th January, 2009 The Company's sales grew primarily thanks to the markets in China and Eastern Europe ..... more Top of page Skoda Auto Opens New Technology Centre 29th December, 2008 Skoda Auto's brand new technology centre has been opened in Mladá Boleslav by Volkswagen AG BOD Chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn and Škoda Auto's BOD Chairman Reinhard Jung, and Dr. Eckhard Scholz, BOD Member for Technological Development ..... more Skoda's New Octavia For 2009 26th November, 2008 The new model will feature an extensive exterior and interior facelift, bringing the highly regarded model up to date with the brand’s expanding range ..... more Skoda Launches Octavia RS TDI 30th October, 2008 Skoda Australia has added a new variant to its Octavia model line-up – the high performance Octavia RS TDI ..... more Skoda To Add High-Performance Diesel Option To Octavia RS 13th October, 2008 Skoda Australia will add a new TDI engine variant to its exciting Octavia RS range, thus continuing their expansion programme ..... more REVIEW Skoda Octavia Scout 1st October, 2008 Skoda Adds Scout To Octavia Range 19th September, 2008 Skoda is broadening the appeal of its Octavia line-up even further with the introduction of an exciting new product – Octavia Scout 4x4, which is an all-wheel drive version of the highly regarded Skoda Octavia wagon ..... more ROAD TEST Skoda Octavia RS 14th September, 2008 ROAD TEST Skoda Roomster 22nd August, 2008 Skoda Auto's sales over the first six months have grown by 17.9% 20th July, 2008 Skoda Auto's sales over the first six months of 2008 have grown by 17.9% as compared with last year, reaching 366,686 vehicles in total ..... more ROAD TEST Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 18th July, 2008 Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more Skoda at the Tour de France for the Fifth Time 9th July, 2008 Skoda Auto is acting as the Main Partner of the Tour de France for the fifth time this year ..... more Carlos Sainz Joins The Fabia Super 2000 Test Programme 18th June, 2008 Two time world champion Carlos Sainz, joined experienced test drivers Jan Kopecký and Raimund Baumschlager; the team recently tested the competition version of the Fabia Super 2000 in Austria ..... more Skoda Announces New Ambassador Partnership with Cyclist, Phil Anderson 1st June, 2008 Skoda and one of Australia’s leading cycling participants, Phil Anderson, both share a real passion and commitment to cycling ..... more Five Euro-NCAP Stars For The New Skoda Superb 29th May, 2008 The new Skoda Superb has received five stars in independent crash tests performed by Euro-NCAP. One of the factors to have contributed to the highest possible rating is a knee airbag ..... more REVIEW Skoda Octavia 16th May, 2008 Skoda Claims Second Place In Quality Survey 9th May, 2008 Škoda owners are so happy with their cars that they have placed the manufacturer second in the 2008 JD Power & Associates Customer Satisfaction Survey. The company has now featured in the top five of the survey for 13 years in a row ..... more Sales Boom Continues For Skoda 27th April, 2008 In Australia, the Czech brand continues to impress customers and the media alike, with the Next Car editor (Stephen Walker) indicating that the air conditioning system in the Skoda Octavia is the most effective automotive air conditioning he has experienced ..... more REVIEW Skoda Roomster 27th March, 2008 Škoda Wins 'Driver Power' Again 21st March, 2008 The UK seems to enjoy Škoda. The Czech brand has scooped first place in the Auto Express Driver Power survey… for the second year in succession ..... more Skoda Auto Manufactures Its Two Millionth Octavia 12th March, 2008 On Monday 10th March, 2008, Škoda Auto produced its two-millionth Skoda Octavia, at its factory in Vrchlabí ..... more Škoda To Support Ice Hockey World Championships In Australia 25th February, 2008 Škoda has supported the world championship as the main sponsor and exclusive "official vehicle" for fourteen years now; the sponsorship contract was recently extended until 2011 ..... more Skoda Celebrates 100 Years Of Competition 21st February, 2008 Skoda Auto indirectly celebrated 100 years since one of the most successful periods of its competition history ..... more Self-Catering Accommodation in Denmark, WA ..... more Škoda Auto Starts Testing Fabia Super 2000 20th February, 2008 Škoda Auto has started testing the first prototype of the Škoda Fabia Super 2000 ..... more Škoda Superb – More Than New Design 31st January, 2008 The new Škoda Superb successor to Škoda Auto's existing flagship that will premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show offers new design elements, smart technological solutions and new engines ..... more Skoda Superb: More Details Emerging 10th January, 2008 Additional details on the all-new Skoda Superb are emerging.  Offering generous interior space and a striking new look, the 2008 Superb looks set to shake up the upper medium segment ..... more Top of page New Skoda Superb Confirmed For Australia 13th December, 2007 The current Skoda Superb is not available on the Australian market. However, with the worldwide success of the brand continuing at 'full speed ahead' it was inevitable that the local management would seize the opportunity to add the new model to the Australian line-up ..... more Škoda Fabia Goes Sporty 2nd December, 2007 Škoda has unveiled a new addition to its European Fabia line-up: the Sport ..... more Volkswagen Starts Vehicle Assembly In Russia 30th November, 2007 Volkswagen Passat and Skoda Octavia models, the first vehicles to be assembled in Russia, jointly left the assembly line during a ceremony attended by over 600 invited guests from business, industry and politics ..... more Skoda's New Large Car Tested & Revealed In Death Valley 9th November, 2007 The extreme conditions of the American desert were the setting for a test of two prototypes for the new generation of Škoda Superb model ..... more Škoda Fabia Snaps up Scotland’s Small Car of the Year Award 28th October, 2007 The “small but perfectly formed” Skoda Fabia impressed the judges of the 2007 Scottish Car of the Year Awards so much that they crowned the new stylish super-mini their Scottish Small Car of the Year ..... more Skoda Octavia: Exclusively European, Ultimately Affordable 19th October, 2007 The Octavia is Skoda’s top-selling model and, now, the popular mid-size hatchback and wagon is available in Australia ..... more Skoda Roomster Released Locally 15th October, 2007 The ultimate practical family car? Since its international launch last year in Geneva, the Roomster has been critically acclaimed across Europe. It has won Car of the Year in Estonia, Finland and Bulgaria, and Family Car of the Year in Sweden and Belgium. Production capacity is currently being ramped up to meet global demand levels ..... more Skoda Arrives In Australia 14th October, 2007 "Skoda will re-engineer the value equation surrounding the European driving experience," said Head of Škoda Australia Matthew Wiesner. "Our vehicles are engaging, refined and packed with exactly the kind of equipment today's discerning buyers demand. Add ultra-sharp pricing and Skoda's underlying value is unbeatable." ..... more Skoda Yeti Coming In 2009 1st October, 2007 Production of Škoda’s fifth model line is due to start in 2009 and many new jobs will be provided in the firm’s home country following the announcement ..... more Skoda Backs Tour Down Under 29th August, 2007 The Tour Down Under has welcomed Škoda Auto, subsidiary of one of the most successful automotive companies in the world, Volkswagen AG, to the peloton in 2008, after confirming major sponsorship of the event for the next three years ..... more Worldwide Skoda Sales Continue Upward Trend 17th July, 2007 Within months, Skoda cars will be on sale in Australia. In the meantime, the brand has announced unit sales of over 311,000 cars worldwide in the first six months of 2007. This represents a 13% increase over the same period last year .... more Skoda Ranks High On Customer Satisfaction 28th May, 2007 Skoda, the European brand which is returning to the Australian market later this year, has been making news (again) in the UK ..... more Volkswagen's New Record 19th April, 2007 The Volkswagen Group delivered more vehicles to customers during the first three months of 2007 than in any previous quarter. The Group sold 1.47 million vehicles worldwide ..... more Record Sales At Skoda 17th April, 2007 Compared with last year, sales have grown by 14.8% and the last year's growth trend at Škoda Auto continues unabated ahead of the re-introduction of the brand to the Australian market later this year ..... more Skoda's Australian Launch Confirmed 16th March, 2007 Models chosen for a 2007 release in Australia are the trendy Roomster and the popular Octavia sedan and wagon ..... more Record Year For Škoda in 2006 16th January, 2007 International production rocketed to over 500,000 units. This is an incredible achievement given that in 1995 Škoda only built around 208,000 cars ..... more Top of page Škoda Fabia For 2007 12th December, 2006 Meet Europe's new Škoda Fabia, not only does it have a modern, youthful look that reflects Škoda’s unique design direction, but the new Fabia is also one of the most practical and spacious vehicles in its class ..... more Skoda Roomster Scout 30th November, 2006 Following the international debut of the Octavia Scout at September’s Paris Motor Show, Škoda Auto has announced the Roomster Scout - a brand new version of the compact MPV ..... more 2005: Skoda’s Most Successful Year .. Ever! 13th March, 2006 The Škoda Auto Group has just announced financial results which show that 2005 was the group’s most successful ever trading period ..... more Skoda Roomster To Debut At Geneva Motor Show 27th January, 2006 Skoda Auto has revealed the first pictures of the new Skoda Roomster, the brand’s fourth model line. Not only does the Roomster represent Škoda’s move into a new market segment, but also a new development stage as the century-old brand starts on its next hundred years ..... more Top of page Record Year For Skoda 28th December, 2005 As early as a month before the end of the year, Skoda Auto managed to break its own annual sales record achieved last year ..... more Skoda Sales Success 28th October, 2005 Skoda continues its positive sales trend. A total of 369,652 customers bought Skoda Fabia, Octavia and Superb cars over the first nine months of 2005 ..... more Fastest Ever Skoda 31st July, 2005 The fastest and most powerful production vehicle ever made by Skoda is one step closer to production ..... more Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2004 - 2015   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.