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No more sneezing: ŠKODA develops technology to combat in-car hay fever suffering

20-08-2019

ŠKODA has revealed the latest technology in its new Scala that could spell the end of hay fever symptoms in cars and delight the 13 million people in the UK who are plagued by the condition every summer*.   With hay fever season in full swing and pollen counts expected to reach…

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Avoid Airport Parking Blues

20-08-2019

With the holiday season in full swing, new research suggests nearly 50,000 drivers across the UK and Ireland are likely to forget where they parked their car at the airport this year. According to the research by ŠKODA, Manchester Airport has the highest number of forgetful parkers, with an…

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Our Technicians Take First Step on Electric Vehicle Journey

13-08-2019

Our vehicle technicians have taken their first steps on the road to electrification at the high voltage technician (HVT) training at the National Learning Centre on Monday 5 August. The two-day course consists of the first module of the HVT qualifications, which will need to be completed by all…

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Scala Beats Rivals in Auto Express Test

06-08-2019

Motoring Magazine Auto Express recently tested the new Skoda Scala against two of it’s main rivals and the Scala came out on top! The test pitched the Scala against the Volkswagen Golf and the Kia Ceed. Entry level models were tested for Design & engineering, Driving Experience,…

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Kodiaq scoops Auto Trader award

01-08-2019

Škoda’s large SUV comfortably outscored the competition with its remarkable interior packaging and practicality being highlighted by owners. As in previous years, the 2019 Auto Trader New Car Awards were decided by more than 63,000 real car owners rather than an editorial judging panel.…

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