A study revealed 11 per cent, or 3.74 million, of drivers have seriously damaged their own car while looking for a space to park over the past 12 months. On average they have been left with a whopping £396 repair bill to fix their mishap. The research by ŠKODA UK revealed 40 per cent of drivers have hit a lamppost, tree or space divider in a car park and was commissioned to … [Read more...]
Newcomers 14 February
The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster two-seater has been added to the range from £126,950. It joins the Coupe with a 4.0 litre 510ps V8 engine and 8sp automatic ZF gearbox giving 0-60mph in 3.7sec and maximum 190mph and its fabric roof operates in 7 secs. Audi is moving to make its growing EV and PHEV ranges ever more accessible through new models like the e-tron 50, which is now available … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 2.0 TSI
As an example of this fast changing world, Skoda recently introduced Sportline versions of their award winning large SUV – the Kodiaq, writes David Miles. I was due to test the 1.4 TSI 150hp turbo petrol powered model, but that was substituted because under the WLTP changes it is due to be replaced by the Volkswagen Group’s new TSI 1.5-litre 150hp, cylinder on demand petrol unit. So a … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 190PS 4×4 7st
The Skoda Kodiaq marked a turning point for the Czech subsidiary of VW as it launched into the burgeoning SUV sector. From its introduction in 2017 the five and seven seat Kodiaq has picked up numerous awards and was followed with a smaller Karoq SUV, which has also been highly praised. It seems as if Europe and its discriminating drivers have suddenly woken up to the brand which built a … [Read more...]
Skoda Kodiaq hunts rivals on the SUV sales trail
Yet another all-new model range joins the booming SUV market, this time it is the Skoda Kodiaq range of large five or seven seat, 2WD or 4WD on/off roaders, writes David Miles. Prices start from an eye-catching £21,565 rising through a range of 24 derivatives to £34,050 and deliveries to UK customers start from 6 April. Order books opened last November and the brand has received 30,000 … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi extend EV line, Skoda Kodiaq priced
Mitsubishi is launching a new high-specification special edition of its award-winning Outlander PHEV. For the same £32,749 as the Outlander PHEV GX3h+ on which it is based, the limited edition Juro offers the added convenience of a touchscreen CD/DVD infotainment unit with TomTom satellite navigation, smartphone integration and DAB radio as standard, while the exterior is enhanced with an … [Read more...]
Do you have an “extreme” school run?
ŠKODA is searching the length and breadth of the UK for the most ‘extreme’ school run. Having already completed over a million miles of testing in some of the most extreme climates around the world, ŠKODA engineers are planning to put the new Kodiaq through its toughest test yet: an extreme UK school run. Any family who faces a daily battle with steep hills, fields, streams, rivers or … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 May
SsangYong has introduced zero rate finance on selected models. The Tivoli SE is available from £108 per month, the Korando SE from £133 per month, Turismo SE from £158 per month, Rexton SE from £192 per month and the Korando Sports SX pick-up from £125 per month, all over five years. ŠKODA’s new large SUV is to be called Kodiaq when it appears later this year. The name refers to the … [Read more...]