Skoda UK
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Car Model News 9 Mar
Skoda opens order books for debut EV, the Enyaq iV SUV
Skoda’s franchised car dealers have opened their order books for the Czech brand’s first fully electric vehicle (EV) – the Enyaq iV SUV.
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Car Dealer News 18 Feb
Henrys Cars Glasgow wins Skoda UK Retailer of the Year award
Henrys Cars Glasgow has won Skoda UK’s Retailer of the Year award as the Volkswagen Group brand celebrated the successes of its franchised dealer network across 10 categories.
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Manufacturer 22 Jan
VW Group faces €100m fine after ‘narrowly missing’ CO2 emissions targets
The Volkswagen Group faces a fine of over €100 million (£89m) after it “narrowly missed” its EU CO2 emissions targets for 2020.
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Car Manufacturer News 17 Dec
Skoda switches on connected vehicle services with new discount offers
Skoda has launched a new connected service offering called Marketplace that offers local discounts to drivers directly to their vehicle.
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Acquisitions and deals 19 Oct
Citygate Automotive acquires Lookers’ West London Škoda car dealership
Citygate Automotive has completed the acquisition of Lookers’ West London Škoda dealership for an undisclosed sum.
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Car Manufacturer News 9 Oct
New Skoda app allows technicians to diagnose faults from engine's sound
Skoda has developed a new tool for its dealers that is able to diagnose faults from a sound recording.
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Car Model News 18 Sep
Skoda adds electrified mild hybrid option to new Octavia line-up
Skoda has added a new mild hybrid option to its new Octavia line-up as it targets fleet customers with another low-emission electrified drivetrain.
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Manufacturer 16 Sep
TTEC to operate Volkswagen Group customer service from new Leeds facility
Volkswagen Group’s new customer contact centre is set to be operated from a new 22,000 square-foot facility in Leeds after its appointed US service operator TTEC to operate the service.
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Car Dealer News 8 Sep
Motorline opens Gillingham Skoda dealership and unveils Audi Canterbury plan
Motorline Group has moved into its new Skoda car dealership in Gillingham and revealed plans for a new Audi showroom in Canterbury.
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Car Model News 2 Sep
Skoda reveals new Enyaq EV, priced from £33,450 (gallery)
Skoda has confirmed its new electric Enyaq SUV will be priced from £33,450 (exc grant) when orders start later in the year.
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Car Dealer News 28 Aug
Mervyn Stewart launches Select Used Cars business with £2m investment
Mervyn Stewart has launched a new Select Used Cars business after £2 million in new funding allowed the business to acquire and redevelop the site of its former Infiniti dealership in Belfast.
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People News 3 Aug
Skoda Auto appoints Thomas Schäfer as chairman following H1 profit decline
Skoda Auto has appointed Thomas Schäfer its new chairman after the Volkswagen Group brand posted a 72% reduction in operating profit for the first half of a coronavirus-impacted 2020.
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People News 10 Jul
Bernhard Maier steps down as Skoda boss
Skoda Auto will select a new chairman following the resignation of Bernhard Maier, who has led the Czech car maker for the last five years.
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Car Model News 7 Jul
New Skoda Octavia VRS offered as plug-in hybrid for the first time
Skoda has confirmed a trio of powertrains will be available for new Octavia VRS buyers to choose from when the car goes on sale in the Autumn - including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
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Car Model News 1 Jun
Rugged Skoda Kodiaq and Karoq Scout SUVs face axe amid range updates
Skoda’s rugged Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs are set to be axed from its UK new car line-up due to limited customer demand.
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Manufacturer 14 May
Lexus is UK’s 'most satisfying car', Honest John survey finds
Lexus drivers are the UK's most satisfied motorists, according to the results of the Honest John Satisfaction Index 2020 of 10,000 car owners.
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Finance 14 May
New Seat and Skoda finance offers 3 months payment free ownership
Seat and Skoda are offering new car customers three months of free car ownership during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown as part of finance packages launched this week.
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Car Model News 4 May
Skoda reveals new Octavia hatchback and estate price and specification
Skoda UK has revealed pricing and specification details of the new fourth-generation Octavia hatchback and estate – with prices starting from £22,390.
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Manufacturer 15 Apr
Seat Live Showcase offers virtual product tours during Coronavirus lockdown
Seat is relying on its Live Showcase virtual tour service to continue demonstrating its vehicles to customers amid the Coronavirus lockdown.
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Manufacturer 14 Apr
Skoda provides digital demos during lockdown through Virtual Showroom service
Skoda is continuing to demonstrate its cars to customers via the digital Skoda Virtual Showroom during the Coronavirus lockdown.