Ace Nurburgring driver Sabine Schmitz has taken out a new lap record for a production 7-seat SUV, using the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq RS diesel as the weapon of choice. Yep, a diesel. Schmitz pushed the 7-seater around the 20.8km circuit in just 9:29.84 seconds. It was able to achieve the […]
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Skoda Vision X Concept revealed with CNG hybrid drivetrain
Skoda has unveiled their concept for the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the Skoda Vision X, which has some very interesting tricks up its sleeve. The car itself appears to be a concept presaging a Volkswagen T-Roc sized small SUV, also spun off Volkswagen’s MQB matrix. This would make it the […]
2018 Skoda Octavia RS now on sale, RS 245 coming in November
The MY2018 Skoda Octavia RS is now on sale in Australia, bringing an updated design to the VW MQB-based mid-sizer, powered by grunty petrol and diesel engine options. Skoda has implemented Volkswagen’s higher-output 2.0-litre turbo-petrol for the new model, which develops 169kW and 350Nm. This is through either a six-speed […]
Top 10 medium cars coming to Australia by 2020
The inexorable march of the SUV appears to be coming at the expense of conventional cars, swallowing up their sales numbers and splintering into ever more fragmented pieces. Large sedans are on the way out, which means medium cars have to sharpen their act or become tractor food. Luckily for […]
Top 10 sports SUVs that could come to Australia in 2018
With the mid-size SUV segment now the most popular SUV class in Australia, carmakers are presently deliberating whether to pull the trigger with sporty versions. While trendy and fashionable to most people, SUVs are, for some people, a necessary evil and not a joy machine. The majority of the best […]
Skoda Karoq officially revealed, replaces Yeti
Following plenty of teasers and a few sneaky spy previews, Skoda has now unveiled its new Karoq small crossover. It comes in to replace the Yeti. As previously reported, the Karoq is based on Volkswagen’s MQB platform, sharing a lot with the Tiguan. It stands at 4382mm in length, 1841mm […]
Skoda Karoq revealed via undisguised prototype, confirms crossover shape (video)
A prototype of the upcoming Skoda Karoq has been spotted at the Nurburgring, and it looks like engineers forgot to apply camouflage as it pretty much reveals the body design in full for the first time. The Karoq is set to come in as a replacement for the Yeti as […]
Top 10 best new cars for Uber drivers
Uber is on its way to take over the taxi industry in most capital cities, and is now extending to the smaller cities and towns. We have to admit, it is a great technology, giving car owners (with some spare time) the opportunity to generate a bit of extra income […]