VW ID.3 not your cup of tea? A Skoda Octavia electric car is being developed on a new platform: Report

VW ID.3 not your cup of tea? A Skoda Octavia electric car is being developed on a new platform: Report

26 Sep 2022 by Chris Thompson

A dedicated fully electric Skoda Octavia is on the way by 2030 according to reports from Europe, where sale of petrol cars could be banned in just over a decade.Skoda's CEO Klaus Zellmer told UK ...Read more
Skoda joins Kia, MG and GWM Haval in offering longer warranty period as standard for new cars

Skoda joins Kia, MG and GWM Haval in offering longer warranty period as standard for new cars

8 Sep 2022 by Chris Thompson

Skoda has become the first European manufacturer to offer customers a seven-year warranty as standard on new cars.It joins the likes of Kia, MG, GWM Haval and SsangYong in the seven-year club, bested ...Read more
When will the supply issues delaying new-car deliveries end? Skoda Australia predicts it could be soon, as Kamiq, Karoq and Kodiaq stock starts to improve

When will the supply issues delaying new-car deliveries end? Skoda Australia predicts it could be soon, as Kamiq, Karoq and Kodiaq stock starts to improve

8 Sep 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The ongoing supply issues that have hobbled Skoda's sales in Australia are set to ease soon, with the company's local leader predicting an end to the global semiconductor shortage.While the parts ...Read more
Cheaper Skoda Fabia on the way! Mazda2, Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Polo rival to gain a more affordable variant that could cost less than $30k

Cheaper Skoda Fabia on the way! Mazda2, Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Polo rival to gain a more affordable variant that could cost less than $30k

6 Sep 2022 by Tim Nicholson

If you were shocked by the high pricing of the new-generation Skoda Fabia, then we have some good news.A cheaper version of the Toyota Yaris rival will almost certainly be added to the range, making ...Read more
Are the Skoda Octavia and Kodiaq RS the last of their kind? Electric cars prompt shift in strategy as sporty Enyaq SUV edges closer to Australia

Are the Skoda Octavia and Kodiaq RS the last of their kind? Electric cars prompt shift in strategy as sporty Enyaq SUV edges closer to Australia

4 Sep 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Skoda’s push into electrification could well have put the kibosh on an expansion of its range of RS models - at least the internal combustion engine versions. ...Read more
Is safety making small cars too expensive? Rising costs of cars like the Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2 and Skoda Fabia mean more buyers will look at used | Opinion

Is safety making small cars too expensive? Rising costs of cars like the Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2 and Skoda Fabia mean more buyers will look at used | Opinion

27 Aug 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have noticed the cost of small cars has been on a steady rise in recent years. Skoda made headlines recently when the price of its Fabia city ...Read more
Sibling rivalry: Skoda is no longer Volkswagen's cheaper alternative with new Fabia, Octavia and Kodiaq pushing upmarket | Opinion

Sibling rivalry: Skoda is no longer Volkswagen's cheaper alternative with new Fabia, Octavia and Kodiaq pushing upmarket | Opinion

14 Aug 2022 by Stephen Ottley

When Skoda arrived in Australia (most recently) in 2007 it was meant to be a cheaper alternative to a Volkswagen brand that was moving upmarket. As Volkswagen moved up to be a ‘semi-premium ...Read more
A big list of small changes to the 2023 Skoda Octavia, Superb, Kamiq, and Kodiaq, but will you pay more?

A big list of small changes to the 2023 Skoda Octavia, Superb, Kamiq, and Kodiaq, but will you pay more?

2 Aug 2022 by Tom White

What's going on at Skoda? Will you end up paying more for its updated 2023 range? Read more
Skoda Enyaq electric car confirmed for Australia, but it won't be arriving soon

Skoda Enyaq electric car confirmed for Australia, but it won't be arriving soon

17 Jul 2022 by Laura Berry

Skoda’s fully electric Enyaq SUV will be in Aussie driveways by March 2024 and with two body styles to pick from, the brand’s local boss has told to CarsGuide. ...Read more
Who is the new Skoda buyer? Once seen as a budget Volkswagen brand, Skoda spills on who is buying its cars and why that's all about to change

Who is the new Skoda buyer? Once seen as a budget Volkswagen brand, Skoda spills on who is buying its cars and why that's all about to change

16 Jul 2022 by Laura Berry

Australian Skoda owners are educated, they also have money, but don’t like to show off, according to the brand’s local boss. That’s all about to change, he says. ...Read more
Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla Cross and other new cars still to arrive in 2022! CarsGuide Podcast #239

Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla Cross and other new cars still to arrive in 2022! CarsGuide Podcast #239

15 Jul 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 239 - New models incoming! Read more
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? Nah, hybrids aren't good enough: Skoda Australia

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? Nah, hybrids aren't good enough: Skoda Australia

11 Jul 2022 by Laura Berry

Can’t decide if your next car should be a hybrid or a fully electric? Maybe Skoda Australia’s boss can help you make up your mind - he doesn’t believe in hybrids, so the brand will ...Read more
Skoda Australia wants VW Amarok-based ute

Skoda Australia wants VW Amarok-based ute

10 Jul 2022 by Laura Berry

Now that Volkswagen's new-generation Amarok ute has been revealed, could we soon see a Skoda ute based on the same vehicle as its VW cousin? Read more
The real reason why the new Skoda Fabia costs so much

The real reason why the new Skoda Fabia costs so much

9 Jul 2022 by Laura Berry

While everybody seems to be shocked and confused by the news that the latest-gen Skoda Fabia now costs about $20,000 more than before, the brand's director has revealed to CarsGuide the real reasons ...Read more
How long is the wait time for these small cars in Australia right now? Update on Toyota Corolla, MG 3, Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Golf and more delivery times

How long is the wait time for these small cars in Australia right now? Update on Toyota Corolla, MG 3, Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Golf and more delivery times

7 Jul 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Anyone in the market for a new car right now knows how challenging it can be to get into a new model immediately.A high number of variants of most top models are on backorder with customers facing ...Read more
Price shock! Smallest Skoda no longer the cheapest with 2023 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo Edition 150 price now rivalling Audi A1

Price shock! Smallest Skoda no longer the cheapest with 2023 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo Edition 150 price now rivalling Audi A1

5 Jul 2022 by Laura Berry

Skoda’s smallest car is no longer its most affordable, as the Czech brand has revealed the new Fabia’s prices and specifications ahead of the five-door hatch’s arrival in August. ...Read more
Best hatchbacks arriving in 2022

Best hatchbacks arriving in 2022

30 Jun 2022 by Tim Nicholson

It looks like 2022 will be much quieter than 2021 when it comes to hatchback launches, with just a handful of small and light cars expected to hit Australian showrooms. Read more
Best SUVs arriving in 2022

Best SUVs arriving in 2022

30 Jun 2022 by Justin Hilliard

There's no denying that the SUV is Australia's favourite type of new vehicle. After all, it has accounted for more than half of local sales for a few years now. Read more
The Toyota Camry, Mazda6 and Hyundai Sonata are headed for the end of the road: Why mid-size sedans are dying - and how to save them

The Toyota Camry, Mazda6 and Hyundai Sonata are headed for the end of the road: Why mid-size sedans are dying - and how to save them

23 Jun 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Cars like the Toyota Camry, Mazda6 and Hyundai Sonata are on borrowed time. And you can blame Sir Issac Newton for it. Read more
More features but higher prices for 2022 Skoda Karoq! Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan SUV rival gets fresh look, more gear

More features but higher prices for 2022 Skoda Karoq! Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan SUV rival gets fresh look, more gear

26 May 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Skoda’s refreshed Karoq medium SUV is set to hit showrooms from late next month with a fresh design and more standard gear than the outgoing model. ...Read more
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