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ŠKODA UK has launched its new SE Business range for company car drivers. The new suite of vehicles offers corporate customers a low taxation liability and whole life cost combined with a comprehensive specification, class-leading space and versatility.

Milton Keynes, 8th April 2014 – Tailored to suit a wide range of business applications, company car drivers now have a choice of 19 stylish variants from the multi award-winning ŠKODA Octavia and Superb Hatch and Estate, and Yeti Outdoor off-road crossover model ranges.

The SE Business line-up comprises a comprehensive package of state-of-the-art technology and safety equipment for added driver practicality and comfort. An ‘Amundsen’ touchscreen satellite navigation system with DAB radio, Bluetooth®, dual zone air conditioning and cruise control all feature as standard, as do ESC, driver and passenger airbags and ABS.

Fleet drivers also benefit from reduced running costs thanks to an innovative stop/start system and low rolling resistance tyres married with ŠKODA’s highly-efficient 1.6 and 2.0-litre TDI CR DPF diesel engines. These include the frugal GreenLine II and III powerplants which deliver CO2 emissions as low as 85g/km with an impressive combined fuel consumption to match at 88.3 mpg†. This means that Benefit in Kind tax rates start from 14%, and four SE Business cars are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

In addition, the SE Business range is further reinforced by ŠKODA’s coveted customer service and support from a dedicated nationwide network of Fleet Specialists and Business Centres. This is complemented by a three-year European-wide roadside assistance programme and 60,000 mile vehicle warranty.

Patrick McGillycuddy, Head of Fleet at ŠKODA UK said: “The SE Business range is the first ŠKODA line-up tailored specifically to the diverse requirements of today’s company car drivers. These new ‘business models’ are a highly competitive proposition that deliver low whole life and running costs and a small BiK taxation liability, without the need for corporate customers to compromise on their reduced carbon footprint. As with every ŠKODA vehicle, the SE Business range also prides itself on exceptional practicality, space, technology and performance.”

Article source: www.skoda.co.uk

The thorough Spring Health Check focuses on areas that are most likely to have suffered increased use and wear during the Winter months:

1. Fluid and top-ups
Keeping fluids topped up is an essential part of year-round maintenance. The Spring Health Check will look to see that the screen wash, oil, and the power steering lubricant are all operating at the right levels.

2. Battery
Wet and cold weather can put a real strain on the battery. ŠKODA’s technicians will check that it charges correctly to provide the right level of power to vehicle systems and that the contacts are clean.

3. Tyres
The car is only separated from the road by a very small contact patch. It is therefore important that tyres continue to meet the minimum legal tread depth of 1.6 mm and are inflated at the optimum front and rear pressures.

4. Air conditioning
Air conditioning is vital for keeping cool as the mercury begins to rise and it is also a very effective method for clearing misty windscreens and increasing visibility during colder periods.

5. Brakes
Brakes are a fundmental safety component, and it is critical that they provide the maxmimum stopping distances during periods of changeable weather. The inspection focuses on brake fluid, pads and discs to verify that they are both legal and in perfect condition.

6. Lights
The vehicle is checked at the front and rear for any defective bulbs and incorrect beam alignment. Fog lights, which are essential for any murky Spring days, are also examined for their cleanliness and illumination.

7. Wiper blades
Smeary windscreens caused by cracked and worn rubber blades hinder visibility both in wet and bright conditions. Techicians will replace any wipers that do not make for the clearest of driving experiences.

Article source: www.skoda.co.uk

In February, the Czech manufacturer’s sales worldwide increased by 4.6% to 70,200 vehicles (February 2013: 67,100).

Mladá Boleslav, 12th March 2014 – ŠKODA also recorded double-digit growth in Europe (16%). The new ŠKODA Octavia is proving to be a massive hit, with sales up by around one third in Western & Central Europe.

“ŠKODA is continuing to perform well in 2014,” says Werner Eichhorn, ŠKODA Board Member for Sales and Marketing. “After the best January ever, we have also recorded significant growth in February. Our growth is proving to be stable: our sales have increased every month over the last six months. The response we have had from our customers proves that our new models have been very well received.”

After a record year in 2013, with eight new or completely revised models, the ŠKODA design and model campaign is moving into the next stage. The carmaker is presenting the current model range at the Geneva Motor Show. The highlight is the spectacular ‘ŠKODA VisionC’ – the brand’s five-door coupé design concept. The emotional concept embodies the next stage in the development of ŠKODA’s design language. ŠKODA is also highlighting the brand’s dynamics in Geneva, with a whole range of new models and model versions. The new ŠKODA Octavia Scout and the new ŠKODA Octavia G TEC, which runs on CNG, take the limelight in Geneva as they celebrate their world premieres. The new top-of-the-range Laurin & Klement ŠKODA Octavia can also be seen there for the first time. The Motor Show is also host to ŠKODA’s three new sporty Monte Carlo special editions - the ŠKODA Yeti, ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback and ŠKODA Citigo.

In Western Europe, ŠKODA once again recorded significant growth in February. Deliveries to customers increased by 13.2% to 28,900 vehicles (February 2013: 25,500). With an increase of 9.0% to 10,800 vehicles delivered, ŠKODA is fast building its position as the strongest import brand in Germany. The brand also recorded strong growth in the UK, with sales increasing by 40.6% to 2,600 units. Sales in the Netherlands more than doubled (1,400 vehicles; up 101.0%). Double-digit growth was recorded in Austria (1,700 vehicles; up 42.4%), Spain (1,600 vehicles; up 19.0%), Italy (1,200 vehicles; up 14.8%), Sweden (1,100 vehicles; up 25.1%), Ireland (1,000 vehicles; up 22.4%), Finland (800 vehicles; up 35.8%), Norway (500 vehicles; up 14.1%) and in Portugal (200 vehicles; up 55.7%).

In the UK, ŠKODA reached a record February with 2,341 registrations (February 2013: 1,757).

In Eastern Europe (including Russia), ŠKODA sales increased by 3.0% to 8,900 vehicles in February (February 2013: 8,700). In Russia, ŠKODA’s third largest market, the manufacturer achieved an increase in deliveries of 1.0% to 6,400 (February 2013: 6,300). ŠKODA sold 400 vehicles in Serbia, representing growth of 48.7% compared to February 2013. In Kazakhstan, deliveries increased by 41.1% to 300 vehicles and in the Baltic States by 24.6% to 400 units. In Bulgaria, ŠKODA achieved a sales increase of 10.5%.

ŠKODA is coming into its own in Central Europe, where deliveries to customers increased by 35.7% to 12,900 vehicles in February (February 2013: 9,500). A total of 5,400 vehicles were delivered to customers in ŠKODA’s home market, the Czech Republic; up 27.2% over February 2013 (4,300 deliveries). Significant growth was also recorded in Poland (4,900 vehicles; up 67.9%), Slovakia (1,300 vehicles, up 10.6%), Slovenia (400 vehicles; up 38.0%), and Croatia (200 vehicles; up 34.6%).

In China, ŠKODA sold 14,300 vehicles in February (February 2013: 17,700; -19.6 %). The new ŠKODA Octavia will be launched in the Chinese market by mid of this year.

In India, ŠKODA sold 1,300 vehicles (February 2013: 1,800; -28.2%). 1,600 vehicles went to customers in Israel; up 32.4% (February 2013: 1,200 deliveries). In Turkey, sales increased by 25.6% to 600 units (February 2013: 500 units).

ŠKODA deliveries to customers in February 2014 (in units, rounded off, by model; +/- in % over February 2013):

ŠKODA Octavia (26,400; -2.0 %)
ŠKODA Fabia (12,200; -21.2 %)
ŠKODA Superb (6,700; -23.3 %)
ŠKODA Yeti (6,700; +17.5 %)
ŠKODA Roomster (2,400; -0.3 %)
ŠKODA Rapid (12,800; +212.1 %)
ŠKODA Citigo (Sold only in Europe: 3,000; -18.8 %)

Article source: www.skoda.co.uk

The new ŠKODA Yeti combines the practicality of a hatchback with fantastic visibility and amazing flexibility, making it a great family car.

The inside is as stylish as the outside, with a range of colours and upholstery to really make it yours. Rear passengers enjoy more headroom than in any other compact SUV. And the simply clever storage areas help to maintain a clutter-free driving experience. So you can focus on your next adventure.

The Yeti is packed with tech from top to tail. Start it up with the KESSY keyless entry, start and exit system (available as an option on the SE, Elegance and Laurin and Klement trims) and turn up the optional 12-speaker sound system (available as an option on the SE, Elegance and Laurin and Klement trims – not available on GreenLine models).

Article source: www.skoda.co.uk

We produce ŠKODA body parts (cast parts) at three stamping factories that house 14 stamping lines as well as other production lines. Using the most advanced equipment, we can produce cast parts of this highest quality for over 1,300 Fabia bodies or 860 second-generation Octavia bodies each and every day. In order to produce high-quality cast parts, we can create even the most intricate casting tools. The tool production facility is equipped with machining centres that can fulfil complex orders without blinking an eye – such as producing stamping dyes for car side plates. This machine part could be as large as 4500 x 2500 mm weighing nearly 20 tonnes.

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