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BRISKODA BRISKODA Syndication Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:12:07 +0000 webmaster@briskoda.net (BRISKODA.net) IP.Blog 60 <![CDATA[Skoda Superb Estate is Fifth Gear's Family Car of the Year]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-197-skoda-superb-estate-is-fifth-gears-family-car-of-the-year/

Skoda Superb Estate described as “faultless” by hit Channel 5 show

Latest accolade marks 20^th major award for Škoda UK this year

Škoda on target for record year in the UK

Škoda UK is celebrating a Superb ending to 2010 as the brand’s flagship model was named Family Car of the Year by Channel 5’s hit show ...]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:14:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-197-skoda-superb-estate-is-fifth-gears-family-car-of-the-year/ Skoda Shows It’s Made Of ‘Meaner Stuff’ With New Marketing Campaign http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-179-skoda-shows-it%e2%80%99s-made-of-%e2%80%98meaner-stuff%e2%80%99-with-new-marketing-campaign/

Škoda unveils major new marketing campaign to support Fabia vRS

Campaign used to expose manufacturer to new audience

Chance to win two Škoda Fabias through Facebook competition

...]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:09:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-179-skoda-shows-it%e2%80%99s-made-of-%e2%80%98meaner-stuff%e2%80%99-with-new-marketing-campaign/ The Law on Clearing Snow and Ice from Public Spaces http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-178-the-law-on-clearing-snow-and-ice-from-public-spaces/
[/b]]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:56:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-178-the-law-on-clearing-snow-and-ice-from-public-spaces/ Skoda Fabia vRS Breaks Seven National Speed Records With Fifth Gear http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-166-skoda-fabia-vrs-breaks-seven-national-speed-records-with-fifth-gear/

Škoda Fabia vRS breaks seven national speed records from 5km – 100km
180bhp from just 1.4-litres, 139mph top speed, 0-62mph 7.3 seconds
Tune in to Fifth Gear, 8 October, 7:30pm, Channel 5

To launch the start of its new series, hit Channel 5 motoring show Fifth Gear...]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-166-skoda-fabia-vrs-breaks-seven-national-speed-records-with-fifth-gear/ Skoda storms to IRC title with 1-2-3 on home rally http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-159-skoda-storms-to-irc-title-with-1-2-3-on-home-rally/ Škoda storms to IRC title with 1-2-3 on home rally

Škoda has won the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge after a stunning all Fabia S2000 Facelift podium finish on its home round of the series, Barum Czech Rally Zlín (27-28 August).

...]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:20:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-159-skoda-storms-to-irc-title-with-1-2-3-on-home-rally/ Skoda Scoops Two Honours at the Towcar Awards 2010 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-110-skoda-scoops-two-honours-at-the-towcar-awards-2010/

Octavia Estate 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine wins the Green Award

Superb Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170 SE named Best Car in its Class

Škoda picked up two titles in the prestigious Practical Caravan Towcar Awards 2010. The Superb Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170 SE was named best car in the 1575-1724kg class, and the Octavia Estate 1.6 TDI CR GreenLine won the Green...]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:55:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-110-skoda-scoops-two-honours-at-the-towcar-awards-2010/ Skoda Auto at the 29th GTI Wörthersee 2010 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-101-skoda-auto-at-the-29th-gti-worthersee-2010/

Škoda Auto’s first appearance at the GTI Wörthersee tuning event

Presentation of tuned Škoda Octavia vRS+ and Škoda Fabia vRS+

Two Fabia S2000 race cars also exhibited

...]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 07:33:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-101-skoda-auto-at-the-29th-gti-worthersee-2010/ Skoda maintains growth http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-100-skoda-maintains-growth/ Škoda Auto, the Czech Republic’s largest car manufacturer, continued to register impressive growth in worldwide sales during April. The number of vehicles delivered to customers in the first fourth months of 2010 grew to 242,078 – an 18.6% increase on the same period last year. In April alone, the company sold 63,177 vehicles, up 3.5% from... Tue, 25 May 2010 07:31:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-100-skoda-maintains-growth/ New Skoda Fabia vRS Launches in the UK http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-99-new-skoda-fabia-vrs-launches-in-the-uk/

On sale in the UK from 29 July

Estate version available for the first time

1.4-litre TSI turbo and supercharged to give 180bhp

Seven-speed DSG gearbox with paddleshift as standard

XDS electronic differential boosts cornering grip

0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, combined fuel economy of 45.6mpg

...]]> Sat, 22 May 2010 12:05:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-99-new-skoda-fabia-vrs-launches-in-the-uk/ When Shark Performance Attacks! http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-95-when-shark-performance-attacks/
In the end though I took the choice to move on from the roomster, I'd taken a new job requiring a lot of travelling, for this the roomster was not the ideal...]]> Sat, 15 May 2010 08:20:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-95-when-shark-performance-attacks/ Skoda Auto unveils new GreenLine Fabia and Roomster models http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-92-skoda-auto-unveils-new-greenline-fabia-and-roomster-models/ New technology further reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels
Innovations include a new engine with common rail, stop-start,
energy recuperation and gear recommendation technology

Following-on from the launch of the face-lifted Fabia and Roomster, Škoda Auto has...]]> Sat, 08 May 2010 09:34:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-92-skoda-auto-unveils-new-greenline-fabia-and-roomster-models/ Skoda to Start Full-Cycle production of the New Fabia in Russia http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-90-skoda-to-start-full-cycle-production-of-the-new-fabia-in-russia/

· Full-cycle production of the Fabia to be handled in Kaluga Factory

· Announcement made at the Russian launch of the new Fabia

· Fabia is second model after the Octavia to enter full-cycle production at Kaluga

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]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 20:35:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-90-skoda-to-start-full-cycle-production-of-the-new-fabia-in-russia/ Skoda UK Wins Second Consecutive Customer Care Award http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-78-skoda-uk-wins-second-consecutive-customer-care-award/

Škoda UK awarded for fourth time in five years

Underlines the company’s outstanding customer satisfaction commitment

Škoda UK has won Škoda Auto’s Human Touch and Customer Care award for the second year in succession. This is the fourth time in five years that the award, presented at the company’s annual Importer of the Year Awards...]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:04:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-78-skoda-uk-wins-second-consecutive-customer-care-award/ Swapping is the new scrapping http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-77-swapping-is-the-new-scrapping/

Skoda UK offers post-scrappage scheme solution

Manufacturer discounting new models by a minimum of £2000

Cars aged seven years and over included in initiative

Following the success of the Government’s car scrappage scheme which ended in February 2010, Škoda UK has introduced its own ‘Happy Swapping’ initiative.

For those who missed...]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:06:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-77-swapping-is-the-new-scrapping/ New Skoda retailer launches in Croydon http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-73-new-skoda-retailer-launches-in-croydon/

SG Smith is Croydon’s first Škoda retailer

Full range of Škodas available including the new Superb Estate

Retailer will offer full aftersales care

SG Smith brings the ‘Manufacturer of Happy Drivers’ to Croydon with the launch of its Škoda showroom. In addition to offering the full range of Škoda models, including the recently...]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:55:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-73-new-skoda-retailer-launches-in-croydon/ Skoda scoops two more accolades http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-72-skoda-scoops-two-more-accolades/ Škoda scoops two more accolades

Brand named Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer
Superb model crowned Best Upper-Medium Car
Škoda shines at Fleet News awards

Škoda added an impressive two more trophies to its already bulging awards cabinet this month, as the manufacturer won twice at the Fleet News awards 2010.
The brand was named the...]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:42:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-72-skoda-scoops-two-more-accolades/ Skoda Presents Fabia vRS and Fabia vRS Estate http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-68-skoda-presents-fabia-vrs-and-fabia-vrs-estate/

New sports version of the Fabia

World premiere for Fabia vRS Estate

Unique engine: 1.4 TSI 180bhp:rofl:

Škoda Auto is presenting the new Fabia vRS hatch and estate at the Geneva Motor Show, where it will join the sports-tuned Octavia vRS. Both Fabia vRS versions are indeed impressive: for the first time ever, Škoda Auto is using a...]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:38:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-68-skoda-presents-fabia-vrs-and-fabia-vrs-estate/ <![CDATA[Škoda's No VAT Offer Continues]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-57-skodas-no-vat-offer-continues/ Fabia, Octavia and Roomster prices remain unaffected by recent tax increase

Save up to £3,388 off a new Škoda...]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:17:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-57-skodas-no-vat-offer-continues/ Škoda Retailer Secures Major Taxi Deal in Northern Ireland http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-54-skoda-retailer-secures-major-taxi-deal-in-northern-ireland/ Northern Ireland taxi company chooses fleet of 140 Škoda Superbs

Northern Ireland’s car industry is set to receive a major boost after a deal worth £2.5million was agreed between John Mulholland Motors Ltd, Northern Ireland’s largest Škoda retailer, and Value Cabs.

The...]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:04:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-54-skoda-retailer-secures-major-taxi-deal-in-northern-ireland/ Wilks plays a safe bet on Rallye Monte Carlo http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-51-wilks-plays-a-safe-bet-on-rallye-monte-carlo/ Škoda UK Motorsport driver Guy Wilks continued to place only safe bets on the opening round of the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge, Rallye Monte Carlo, by making good tyre choices and driving without risk on the middle day of the event. Whilst others gambled and lost, Guy drove his Fabia S2000 faultlessly to move from 10th to 7th by the end... Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:24:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/blog/1/entry-51-wilks-plays-a-safe-bet-on-rallye-monte-carlo/