Skoda has been presented with four awards at the 2011 Auto Express new Car Awards 2011. Taking awards were the Skoda Yeti, Superb and Superb Estate with Skoda being awarded with the Driver Power customer satisfaction award.

Whilst no other manufacturer was presented with four awards, this is second year in a row that Skoda has been presented with four award in the same four categories.
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Skoda is working on the third generation of the Octavia that will arrive in 2013. The new sedan will be available in variant three volumes and 5-door. The car will share the platform with other cars in segment C of the Volkswagen Group, Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf.
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Skoda has previewed its future design direction with this new concept, dubbed Vision D, on the eve of the Geneva motor show.

The new Octavia (Laura for Indian market)-sized concept is an evolution of Skoda’s current design language rather than a revolution, its clean exterior looks; which includes an enlarged gloss-finished front grille and widened lower air intake, are borrowed from parent firm Volkswagen. A slimmer design for the front headlights also features, as does a more distinctive design for the C-pillars and an integrated taligate.

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The Skoda Fabia line is about to be extended with the introduction of the Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo, a new model with enhanced sports styling and bespoke interior. Launched to celebrate 100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally, and commemorate the 110 year anniversary of the brand’s motorsport efforts, this special edition model is a nod towards Skoda’s sporting pedigree.

From the outside, the Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo boasts a dynamic look, underlined by the introduction of piano-black body trim, which extend over the wheel arches and down the full length of the car, a black roof, black door mirror covers, a black radiator grille top, smoked headlamps and black 17″ lightweight Trinity alloy wheels.
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Following a successful assault in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge this year, Škoda has announced a special edition Fabia vRS S2000 to commemorate the all-conquering Fabia S2000 which helped the brand to take the IRC Constructors’ Champion title.

The special edition model is fitted with a 1.4 TSI 180bhp turbocharged and supercharged engine, which provides a 0-62mph time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 139mph.  The engine is mated to a seven-speed DSG twin-clutch gearbox which can operate in two modes – fully automated and manual Tiptronic.
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Skoda Company introduced at the Paris Motor Show, his first electric concept car Octavia Green E Line. Road test of the electric vehicle, built on a platform of versatile Octavia, will begin next year.

The car is equipped with a 114-horsepower electric motor, lithium-ion batteries. Maximum torque of this engine is 270 Nm. No extra charge electric car overcomes a distance of 140 kilometers. Acceleration from zero to hundred kilometers per hour and the machine takes 12 seconds and a top speed limited at around 135 kilometers per hour.
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Produced from 1996, the car played a pivotal role in transforming Škoda Auto to a worldwide-successful car manufacturer. The Octavia line continues its success story with the second-generation Octavia Tour and the second-generation Octavia. Furthermore, a few weeks ago Skoda presented
its Octavia Green E Line concept: the first Skoda with an electric engine. The Octavia E Line is going
to appear on the roads next year as part of a special test fleet.

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