Lancashire Constabulary is expanding its fleet with the delivery of more than 120 new Skoda models that will take on a variety of roles, from day-to-day policing duties to roads policing and driver training. More than 90 Skoda Scala hatchbacks will be used as standard response ‘beat’ cars – the …
Read More »New research reveals the pain of paying for parking
A study by Škoda UK has revealed how stressful paying for parking is for drivers, with 40% finding it as stress-inducing as being late for work. With so many different parking payment methods used across the UK – from ticket machines to apps – 20% of drivers compared it to …
Read More »Revealed: Biggest back seat troublemakers and distractions
Almost 70% of UK motorists claim to have been distracted by their children when travelling, according to a new study by Skoda. An alarming one in four have nearly had an accident when driving due to being preoccupied by their children in the car. With the school holidays and the …
Read More »How to keep your dog safe in the car during hot weather
Skoda UK has partnered with dog behaviourist Anna Webb to share top tips on keeping pet pooches cool in the car. When it’s warm outside, cars can act like a greenhouse and trap the sun’s heat — so if it’s 23ºC outside, in-car temperatures can reach a whopping 47ºC in …
Read More »Dog owning drivers are not prioritising safety
New research has revealed that Britain’s dog lovers spend more than £4,000 per year on their pet, but just half safely secure their dog on every car journey. To mark International Dog Day on August 26, Skoda – in partnership with BorrowMyDoggy (a national organisation that connects dog owners with …
Read More »Skoda Fabia review
We road test the all-new Skoda Fabia hatchback – a impressive car that’s shaking up the supermini sector… The latest Skoda Fabia is quite simply one of the best small hatchbacks on the market. An alternative to the ubiquitous Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa, it’s a fantastic all-round package. Of …
Read More »Skoda Enyaq iV review
Skoda’s first purpose-built electric vehicle is a revelation. In short, the Enyaq iV is the embodiment of the company’s winning blend of space, comfort, economy and value for money. Closely related to its Volkswagen Group cousin, the ID.4, the Enyaq iV is a big SUV available with either a 62kWh …
Read More »British Cycling teams up with Skoda UK
Skoda UK has entered into a one-year agreement with British Cycling to become the Official Vehicle Supplier to the Great Britain Cycling Team. Skoda will supply a nine-strong fleet of Octavia Estate support cars as riders compete in major races throughout the UK and Europe, as well as during training …
Read More »Skoda Octavia Estate review
Meet the estate version of Skoda’s best-selling car. Now in its fourth generation, the all-new Octavia has a fresh look and all the latest technology, but most of all – it moves the game on. Longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, the Octavia Estate is available with a choice …
Read More »Skoda Kodiaq becomes remote emergency responder
A specially converted Skoda Kodiaq SUV is the latest vehicle to join Great Western Air Ambulance Charity fleet. Critical care responders will now be able to reach the most remote emergency 999 calls by car across the region which covers Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, North East Somerset, Gloucestershire and South …
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