Skoda UK
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Manufacturer 17 SepSkoda announces prices for new Kamiq compact SUV
The new Skoda Kamiq will appear in showrooms before the end of the year, expanding the brand’s SUV line-up to three models.
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Car Dealer News 26 JulRainworth Skoda celebrates half a century with Czech brand
Rainworth Skoda has celebrated half a century with the Czech brand with the rebranding of the former Bickerton Sheffield dealership it acquired back in 2007.
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Manufacturer 25 JulVolkswagen Group delivers H1 revenue and profit growth
The Volkswagen Group has delivered revenue and profit growth in H1 2019 with strong results for Porsche, its new SUV models and Bentley’s return to profit all boosting its performance.
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Car Model News 3 JulTesla Model 3 shines with five star Euro NCAP safety rating
Tesla’s Model 3 was singled out for special praise as it lined up alongside Mercedes-Benz’s B-Class and GLE-Class and Skoda’s Skala in achieving a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
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People News 1 JulVolkswagen Group UK appoints new customer experience director
Volkswagen Group UK is aiming to ensure “continued quality and customer satisfaction” with the appointment of Nick Ratcliffe as its new customer experience director.
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Manufacturer 24 AprOrder books open for Skoda Scala, priced from £16,595 (gallery)
Skoda has opened the order books for its new Scala hatchback, with prices starting from £16,595.
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Acquisitions and deals 17 AprHeritage Automotive acquires Blade Motor Group and Blade Motorcycles
Heritage Automotive has grown its Volkswagen Group representation and its presence in the motor-cycle sector with the acquisition Blade Motor Group and Blade Motorcycles for an undisclosed sum.
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Manufacturer 12 MarVolkswagen Group supercharges EV plan with 70 new models by 2028
The Volkswagen Group has revised plans for its electric vehicle (EV) revolution with a new projected target of launching 70 zero-emission products by 2028.
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Car Manufacturer News 12 MarSkoda Scala on sale in May priced from £16,595 (gallery)
The new Skoda Scala hatchback will be priced from £16,595 when it arrives in UK dealerships in May.
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Acquisitions and deals 4 Mar
Marshall buys Skoda dealerships from Progress Group
Marshall Motor Holdings is claiming the title of the UK’s largest Skoda dealer after its takeover of Progress Group.
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Car Dealer News 19 FebMervyn Stewart Ltd named Skoda Retailer of the Year
Skoda UK has named Northern Ireland dealer Mervyn Stewart Ltd as its Retailer of the Year.
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Acquisitions and deals 4 FebMarshall acquires Sandicliffe Skoda franchises in Nottingham and Leicester
Marshall Motor Group has acquired Sandicliffe Motor Group’s Skoda franchises in Nottingham and Leicester to its portfolio of UK dealership sites.
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Car Dealer News 31 JanJCB Group opens Crawley Euro Skoda showroom
JCB Group has opened a new Crawley-based Euro Skoda Snow Hill showroom, following an investment of over £500,000.
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People News 10 DecAlex Smith to replace Paul Willis as Volkswagen Group UK boss
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Nissan GB managing director Alex Smith to replace Paul Willis following his departure from the business in the New Year.
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Car Model News 7 DecNew Skoda Scala drops the boot badge
Skoda plans for turbocharged petrol engines to dominate the Scala line-up when it adds the new hatchback to its range in 2019.
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Manufacturer 3 DecŠkoda opening 20 new business centres to drive fleet sales
Škoda is revamping its fleet car dealer network with the launch of 20 business centres, which will cater for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and major corporates, from January 1, 2019.
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Car Dealer News 26 NovJCB Group opens expanded Euro Skoda dealership in Crawley Down
JCB Group’s Euro Skoda dealership in Crawley Down has officially opened following a £500,000 investment which quadrupled the franchise’s retail capacity.
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Manufacturer 13 Nov
Volkswagen Group board to vote on accelerated EV plans
The Volkswagen Group’s supervisory board is expected to vote on changes to its manufacturing operations as part of an effort to accelerate its shift into electric vehicles (EV).
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Manufacturer 6 NovPaul Willis 'sad' to leave post as Volkswagen Group UK managing director
Volkswagen Group UK managing director Paul Willis has said that his decision to leave his post with the German car manufacturer was unrelated to the pressures of the dieselgate emissions scandal.
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Car Dealer News 8 OctAlan Day Volkswagen opens North London Skoda dealership
Alan Day Volkswagen has expanded its franchise offering with the official opening of a new Skoda showroom in North London.
