As the Volkswagen diesel saga continues, it seems more and more vehicles in more markets are affected. In the latest news, Volkswagen of America has withdrawn its application to the EPA on 2016 models fitted with 2.0-litre TDI engines. Without EPA certification, vehicles cannot be sold in the region. This […]
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New 2015 Skoda Fabia on sale in Australia from $15,990
Following the announcement of a five-star ANCAP safety rating yesterday, Skoda Australia has now officially launched the new 2016 Skoda Fabia. As revealed late last year, the new Fabia is slightly larger, better-looking, and more advanced than the outgoing version. It offers 17 ‘simply clever’ highlights, including a class-shaking 305-litre […]
ANCAP tests latest Jeep Grand Cherokee, Holden Astra, Skoda Fabia
Australia’s ANCAP safety division has crash tested a bunch of new cars and confirmed its highest sticker of approval for the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee, Holden Astra, and new Skoda Fabia. Although the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been on sale in the country for quite some time now, it has […]
Volkswagen Group to divide into four holding companies
The times are a changing at Volkswagen Group, with the auto giant about to embark on a wide-scale corporate restructuring plan. German publication Handelsblatt is citing sources within Volkswagen that have spoken of a new decentralised management system with four separate holding companies. The move is purportedly due to the […]
New Skoda Superb Combi revealed before Frankfurt debut
Skoda has unveiled the wagon version of the new Superb, called the Superb Combi. It boasts a huge cargo area while blending in all of the advanced features of the 2015 Superb. Like the sedan brother, the Superb Combi is based on a version of Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform. The […]
Skoda Fabia Combi R5 concept heading to Worthersee
Skoda has previewed its epic Fabia Combi R5 concept, ahead of its display at the GTI meeting in Worthersee this month. The concept is powered by an 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, producing an unspecified power figure, which is mated to an all-wheel-drive system through a five-speed sequential gearbox. The design concept […]
Skoda apprentices turn Fabia into a ute; FUNstar concept
Is Skoda showing some interest in developing a commercial vehicle? Maybe not, but it has revealed a one-off miniature ute called the ‘FUNstar’ concept. It’s based on the latest Fabia, and will make its public debut at the Worthersee festival next month. The fun little concept was built by Skoda […]
Skoda R200 Non-fiction created as modern 130 RS
Skoda’s most successful race car of all time, the 130RS, is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. And to celebrate, some diehard fans have created this, the R200 Non-fiction. The concept is currently on exhibition in Prague’s DOX Center for Contemporary art, and not only is it functioning, it’s based […]