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Atkinson dominates International Rally of Whangarei

Tuesday, 03 April 2012 16:59 Ryan Schembri

Team MRF have had the perfect start to their 2012 Asia-Pacific Rally Championship campaign, with team drivers Chris Atkinson and Gaurav Gill finishing first and third in the International Rally of Whangarei in New Zealand.

ŠKODA Citigo in Geneva debut as five-door version

5 March 2012 – Mladá Boleslav/Geneva

ŠKODA introduced its Citigo subcompact as a five-door version to a wider public for the first time as part of Volkswagen Group night at the Geneva Automobile Salon. From May 2012 ŠKODA’s most recent model will become available in European markets as a three- and as a five-door version. The Citigo is ŠKODA’s entry into the strongly growing subcompact segment, giving it an essential role in the company’s growth strategy.

Five-door Citigo emerges, but more practical ŠKODA city-car is no certainty for Oz

31 January 2012 – GoAuto

ŠKODA has revealed the five-door version of its all-new Citigo micro-hatch, which like the three-door is not yet confirmed for Australian release and, if sold here, may not hit local showrooms until 2014.

Another year of 100 per cent sales growth coming up for Czech brand ŠKODA

25 January 2012 – GoAuto

CZECH brand ŠKODA is set to double its Australian sales for the second year in succession in 2012 as it transforms itself from quirky Volkswagen sub-brand to mainstream motoring company alongside its German parent.

Giants in big push

January 2012 – Daily Telegraph

The GWS Giants have issued a challenge to their NRL rivals with a bold bid to sign up 17,000 members for their first AFL season.

ŠKODA initiates practical testing of Octavia Green E Line

January 2012 – Press release

ŠKODA has begun testing electric traction in everyday operation with a fleet of ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Lines. The Octavia Green E Line is ŠKODA's first purely electric vehicle.

ŠKODA makes milestone

December 2011 – Hervey Bay Observer

ŠKODA has built the 1.5 millionth Octavia of the second generation. The anniversary vehicle a white Octavia Combi of the 'GreenLine' version rolled off the assembly line at the company's main plant in Mladá Boleslav recently.

ŠKODA shows off its new vision

December 2011 - totallymotor.co.uk

The covers came off ŠKODA's VisionD concept car at the Geneva Motor Show back in March, but just in case you missed it, the VW-owned Czech automaker has released some more photos of it and it's looking very much like a production-ready vehicle.

ŠKODA Strengthens Local Cycling Partnerships

December 2011 - Press Release

ŠKODA Australia will continue its strong presence in the cycling world with the announcement of an extension to its broadcast partnership with SBS and sponsorship of Channel 9's coverage of the 2012 Tour Down Under.

GIANTS welcome 2011 NAB AFL Draftees

November 2011 - gwsgiants.com.au

The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS have capped off an historic night at the 2011 NAB AFL Draft by selecting 14 players to join the club for its inaugural year in the AFL competition in 2012.

Drive Car of the Year 2011 Best SUV under $40,000 winner

November 2011 - Drive SMH.com.au

The quirky ŠKODA Yeti is far from abominable. A practical, roomy cabin and thrifty diesel engine saw it snatch a narrow victory over Kia's value-packed Sportage.

ŠKODA backs the NSW Grand Prix Cycling

November 2011 - Press Release

ŠKODA Australia has announced it will sponsor the Men's and Women's competitions at this year's NSW International Grand Prix Cycling Series, giving a positive boost to the 2011 event.

GIANTS pass 12,000 members for 2011

November 2011 - gwsgiants.com.au

The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS are thrilled to announce that the club has officially signed 12,165 Foundation members in 2011 after membership closed on Monday, October 31.

Two GIANT signings

November 2011 - gwsgiants.com.au

The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS are pleased to announce the signings of defender Tim Mohr and midfielder Adam Kennedy.

Sub-light Citigo hatch could arrive next year ahead of ŠKODA's 2013 new model blitz

October 2011 - GoAuto.com.au

ŠKODA'S Australian outpost is in talks with the factory about bringing its tiny Volkswagen Up-based Citigo hatchback Down Under, firming up the possibility of it launching soon after the Up's local debut in roughly a year's time.

ŠKODA Rapid due here 2013

October 2011 - Carpoint.com.au

ŠKODA's Rapid will be coming to Australia, as motoring.com.au reported from the Australian International Motor Show , but it won't be sourced from the company's Indian production facility.

ŠKODA's Rapid start in India

October 2011 - Illawarra Mercury

ŠKODA's Rapid start in India Czech car maker ŠKODA has started work on its newest model, the Rapid compact sedan, at Volkswagen's Pune plant in India in time for a December launch.

10 millionth vehicle

October 2011 - Central Coast Express

ŠKODA has produced its 10 millionth vehicle in its main plant in Mlada Boleslav. The jubilee vehicle is a white Fabia Monte Carlo.

ŠKODA wins its first FIA World Rally Championship title with the Fabia S2000

October 2011 - Press Release

ŠKODA has won its first FIA World Rally Championship title in its history, after the Red Bull ŠKODA Fabia S2000 crew of Juho Hänninen and Mikko Markkula (Finland) secured victory on the last rally of this year's Super 2000 World Rally Championship (SWRC) – the RACC Rally de España (20-23 October).

ŠKODA takes out Wheels Magazine's 'Gold Star Value' award for the third consecutive year

October 2011 - Press Release

Wheels Magazine recently announced its 2011 'Gold Star Value' Awards which saw the ŠKODA Superb take top honours in the large car segment between $45 – 55K for the third year running.

ŠKODA produces 10 millionth vehicle in Mladá Boleslav

October 2011 - Press Release

ŠKODA has produced its 10 millionth vehicle in its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The jubilee vehicle is a white Fabia Monte Carlo.

Scully becomes a GIANT

September 2011 - gwsgiants.com.au

The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS are pleased to announce that talented 20-year-old midfielder Tom Scully will join the GIANTS in 2012.

Ward and Palmer join the GIANTS

September 2011 - gwsgiants.com.au

The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS have today welcomed two big recruits, with Callan Ward and Rhys Palmer signing on to join the club's inaugural AFL list in 2012.

Davis becomes a GIANT

September 2011 - gwsgiants.com.au

The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS have secured another emerging AFL talent, with promising 21-year-old defender, Phil Davis committing to a future with the GIANTS.

For the first time ever, ŠKODA increases worldwide deliveries by July to more than 500,000 vehicles

August 2011 - Press Release

In the first seven months of the year, the ŠKODA brand has delivered 523,200 vehicles worldwide

Octavia vRS Bonneville Special gets past the 325 km/h barrier

August 2011 - Press Release

ŠKODA's “salt flats special” cracked the 325 km/h (201 mph) barrier during the Bonneville Speed Week (August 13 – 20). The 500hp vehicle was built to mark the 10th anniversary of the vRS, ŠKODA's line of the most powerful cars.

Sheedy Czechs in

August 2011 - AFL.com.au

GREATER Western Sydney's long-term and lucrative sponsorship deal with ŠKODA has given Giants coach Kevin Sheedy the chance to spread the word of Aussie football.

ŠKODA's sponsorship of this year's Tour de France has been a success

June 2011 - Press Release

For the eighth consecutive year, the Czech-based carmaker was one of the main sponsors of the world's toughest cycling race that ended today on the Champs Elysées in Paris.

Czech mate, expansion for ŠKODA

June 2011 - Harvey-Waroona Reporter

Czech car maker ŠKODA feels it's time to significantly expand its presence in the Australian market.

Tour Win

June 2011 - Mount Barker Courier

The Tour Down Under spotlight will shine on the Hills next year with a stage of the international cycling event raced solely in the district.

ŠKODA at GTI-Treffen in Wörthersee

June 2011 - Press Release

This year's GTI-Treffen in Reifnitz, by Lake Wörthersee, is set to attract tuning fans from all over Europe for the thirtieth time at the beginning of June, and ŠKODA will once again be in the thick of the action.

ŠKODA Presents its Competence in Electro-Mobility

May 2011 - Press Release

ŠKODA is getting ready for the electro-mobility age. Its Octavia Green E Line presented at the International E-Mobility Congress held at the Faculty of Transport, Czech Technical University in Prague was the first-ever ŠKODA-branded fully-electric vehicle concept to have been showcased in the Czech Republic.

2,006 km on one tankfull with Fabia GreenLine

May 2011 - Press Release

About 2,006 kilometres on one tankfull – this is a record Austrian Gerhard Plattner has made with a ŠKODA Fabia GreenLine.

First ŠKODA to wear the winged arrow logo

May 2011 - Car Advice

Ever wondered what the ŠKODA logo is all about, and when it first appeared?

More ŠKODAs on the way

May 2011 - CarPoint.com.au

ŠKODA will add a diesel all-wheel variant to the Superb range, in addition to Fabia Monte Carlo and Yeti SUV at Australian International Motor Show Fabia Monte Carlo special edition.

ŠKODA: we're unfashionable and proud of it

May 2011 - Drive

Volkswagen's Czech brand says its cars are designed for buyers to sit in, not look at.

ŠKODA Fabia RS: first drive

May 2011 - Carsguide.com.au

Neil Dowling road tests and reviews the ŠKODA Fabia RS in the Czech Republic.

Ambulance Service NSW choose ŠKODA Octavia Scout 4X4 DSG

May 2011 - Press Release

The Ambulance Service of New South Wales has just taken delivery of its first ŠKODA Octavia Scout 4x4 with DSG transmission.

Driven: Europe's cheapest hot-hatch

May 2011 - Sydney Morning Herald

ŠKODA's new pint-sized Fabia vRS is a Polo GTI in slightly funkier clothes that carry a cheaper price tag.

Giant Result for AFL Fans in NSW

May 2011 - Press Release

The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS, welcome today's announcement that the AFL has successfully reached a broadcast agreement with the Seven Network, Foxtel and Telstra, which will substantially increase access to live AFL content in NSW and the ACT.

ŠKODA expands capacities at the Mladá Boleslav plant

April 2011 - Press Release

Until mid-2012, ŠKODA will expand it capacities in its parent plant at Mladá Boleslav.

It's A Hat-Trick! ŠKODA Voted Top Brand For Third Straight Year

April 2011 - Press Release

ŠKODA's astonishing record of success in the Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey continues in 2011 with another outstanding performance.

ŠKODA celebrates the 20th anniversary of its association with Volkswagen

April 2011 - Press Release

Official ceremony on April 15th, 2011, in Mladá Boleslav with high-ranking international representatives from politics and business

Mission accomplished for Team ŠKODA carsales

April 2011 - Carsales.com.au

Second in class for Team Skoda carsales in the 2011 Targa Tasmania

ŠKODA Octavia RS returns to Targa Tasmania

March 2011 - Press Release

ŠKODA Australia will return to Australian tarmac rally competition in this year's 20th anniversary of the Targa Tasmania.

ŠKODA Australia - Premier Partner Of Tour Down Under For Next Three Years

March 2011 - Press Release

The Tour Down Under, Australia's largest cycling competition, is again going to be supported by ŠKODA Australia.

ŠKODA gains one quarter in the first two months of 2011

March 2011 - Press Release

Mladá Boleslav, March 14th, 2011 - With a plus of 24.6 percent, ŠKODA has increased its sales by almost one quarter in the first two months of 2011, compared to the previous year.

ŠKODA to launch two new compact vehicles by 2012

March 2011 - Carsguide.com.au

ŠKODA will launch two all-new compact vehicles in the next two years as it aims to build on a record 2010 and double sales by 2018.

ŠKODA Auto has presented a design concept and its new corporate design

March 2011 - Press Release

Under the slogan "The New Power of ŠKODA", ŠKODA Auto presented its new corporate design at this year's Volkswagen Group Evening.

ŠKODA Ambassador Jack Bobridge breaks 15 year old world record

February 2011 - Press Release

On 2 February 2011 Australian Jack Bobridge set a world record for the 4000m pursuit at the Cycling Australia Track National Championships.

"New Power of ŠKODA" - ŠKODA presents new growth strategy to dealers from all over the world

February 2011 - Press Release

"The New Power of ŠKODA" - this was the motto of the ŠKODA World Dealer Conference 2011 that took place in Prague on 10 & 11 February 2011.

ŠKODA Auto Achieved a New Sales Record in 2010

January 2011 - Press Release

In 2010, ŠKODA Auto achieved the best sales result in the history of the company.

ŠKODA Superb Wagon wins 'Best Value Family Car' award from Money Magazine

December 2010 - Press Release

ŠKODA's Superb Wagon has taken out another award this time at the Money Magazine 'Best of the Best 2011' awards where it collected the 'Best-Value Family Car' gold medal.

ŠKODA Superb Wagon 125TDI awarded 'Australia's Best Large car under $60,000'

December 2010 - Press Release

ŠKODA's Superb Wagon has taken out another award this time as 'Australia's Best Large car under $60,000' at the Australia's Best Car Awards 2010 last night.

ŠKODA outshines its German parent to scoop top-firm award

November 2010 - Sunday Independent

ŠKODA is the best motor company, according to 30,000 What Car? magazine readers in Britain.

Yeti kicks off new phase for ŠKODA

October 2010 - Press Release

Armed with an appealing compact SUV, the only way up is down for the VW Czech brand

ŠKODA continues its dynamic growth curve

October 2010 - Press Release

The biggest Czech automobile manufacturer ŠKODA Auto continues on its dynamic growth curve.

Cadel Rides High To The Very End

October 2010 - Press Release

HE gave it one almighty crack, but in the end Cadel Evans just couldn't hold off the peloton in defence of his world title.

ŠKODA To Move The UCI Road World Championships 2010

September 2010 - Press Release

ŠKODA Australia is continuing its support for cycling in Australia as Premier Sponsor and Official Car Partner of the 77th UCI Road World Championships taking place in Geelong and Melbourne from 29th September to 3rd October 2010.

ŠKODA Success in Wheels magazine's 'Gold Star Cars' award

October 2010 - Press Release

Wheels Magazine has awarded its 2009 'Gold Star Cars' and ŠKODA has taken out the award in two categories with the Octavia and Superb.

ŠKODA Australia Announces Its Vehicle for the Global Green Car Challenge

October 2009 - Press Release

The newly launched ŠKODA Superb, the most luxurious car ŠKODA has ever built, is officially taking part in the Global Green Car Challenge later this month

ŠKODA Australia Supports a Cyclist's Ultimate Test: Riding Across Australia

September 2009 - Press Release

Further to ŠKODA Australia's involvement at the Around the Bay in a Day 2009, we are pleased to announce our support of Gary Harvey and his Break the Cycle Challenge.

As Beautiful as it is Useful

June 2009 - Press Release

Although new to Australia, the ŠKODA Superb has a long history – there has been a Superb in the ŠKODA line up at one stage or another, since the 1930s.

ŠKODA Scores Another Top Five Finish in JD Power Survey

June 2009 - Press Release

ŠKODA in top five of JD Power & Associates Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Survey for 14th successive year

ŠKODA Motorsport to Appear at Ypres Rally in Belgium

June 2009 - Press Release

After the successful premier at the Monte Carlo Rally in January and the second-place finish at the Azores Rally in May, the Mladá Boleslav-based team ŠKODA Motorsport has announced it will appear at the next IRC event, the Ypres Rally in Belgium (18 – 20 June).

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