A motorcyclist died in a triple accident in Kharkiv

Photo: hk.npu.gov.ua Fatal accident happened in Kharkiv – – Mitsubishi Lancer and Skoda Octavia cars, as well as a GEON motorcycle collided on the road. On the Kharkov Avenue of Traktorostroiteley on Sunday evening, September 26, two cars and a motorcycle collided. As a result of the accident, the driver of the two-wheeled vehicle died … Read more

Škoda Auto has had two critical weeks. The key Octavia returns to the line

The most important Octavia model returned to the key M13 production line in Mladá Boleslav last week. The carmaker had to stop its production for a few days two weeks ago due to a lack of semiconductor chips. Thus, only the Enyaq electric model was temporarily produced on the line. It was the first time … Read more

Škoda Auto stopped assembling the Octavia due to a lack of parts

“This is the first time that only a purely electric car has been produced on the assembly line at Škoda Auto,” the trade unionists write in Thursday’s issue of the company weekly Škodovácký odborář. Behind the sentence that gives the impression of success, there is in fact a statement of the deep crisis in which … Read more

The first Octavia Combi was launched 60 years ago. Do you know how big her suitcase was? And that she offered bedding?

In July 1961, production of the first Škoda Octavia Combi began in Kvasiny. Did you know that it also offered bedding? – AZNP was still working on a more practical version of the Octavia Tudor, the production of which began in 1959, in the 1950s, and the first prototype in a two-color lacquer finish was … Read more

Škoda Auto accelerated production. Octavia spews at a record pace

Such fast production lines in the mentioned hall have run only once so far. This was at a time when it was being tested whether the machines could handle such a pace at all. The trade unionists themselves speak of “crazy speed” and must ensure that there are always enough workers on shifts. “Last weekend, … Read more

The Škoda Octavia arrives in a special edition RS 120 years of motorsport. How much does this limit cost?

The Mladá Boleslav carmaker has finally expanded the price list of its bestseller with a limited edition RS 120 years of motorsport. But it’s not cheap fun. – This year, Škoda commemorates 120 years since it plunged into the world of motorsport. To celebrate, as is customary, it has prepared a limited edition “120 years … Read more

New Škoda Octavia in Russia: Other engines, eight-speed automatic and lower prices

Škoda is expanding its range of fourth-generation Octavia versions for the Russian market. And it is interesting how much the local offer differs from the Czech one. – The Octavia, which is also produced at the Russian plant in Nizhny Novgorod, is currently only available as a liftback in the world’s largest country. Customers have … Read more

The first ride with a real Škoda Octavia RS: I would take petrol, except for the sound

The RS (Rallye Sport) designation in the Škoda offer has lasted for years. In the modern era, it was revived by a sharp version of the Octavia, which became so successful that it followed in future generations. Later, Fabia took over these characters for two generations, and recently they also appeared in Kodiaq’s offer. While … Read more

For the first time behind the wheel of the new Škoda Octavia Scout: The Scout is playing luxury goods

The Škoda Octavia, as the best-selling model of the Mladá Boleslav brand, appeals to a wide range of customers also thanks to various derivatives. Since 2007, the Octavia Scout variant has also been a part of the offer for clients looking for a leisure car that can also manage driving off paved roads. Now comes … Read more

Video: Škoda Octavia RS iV and first short impressions. How many hybrids did he cut from the big suitcase?

The Octavia RS iV is the first “eres” in the socket. You can look forward to a full-fledged test this week, before that we have introductory video impressions. – From premieres of the fourth generation of the Škoda Octavia a straight year has passed recently, but there are still new variants that stop in our … Read more