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The new World Rally Championship season will be extremely
challenging. The Škoda Fabia RS Rally and Toksport WRT
are defending their titles from last year, which is a big challenge
in itself. The new players in WRC also mean a tougher
competition.
Then after seven years, the extremely fast Polish Rally returns,
where deep ruts are easy to form in the soft sandy surface.
The other new addition is the Lithuanian Rally, one of the
most challenging events in Europe. Many crews will be new to
Lithuania, so this could also shake up the standings.
The ongoing season has already kicked o in Monte Carlo
(- January), where the Spanish duo Pepe López/David
Vázquez took second place in the WRC on their debut
with the Škoda Fabia RS Rally. Next event is the Swedish
Rally on February.
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Škoda Auto has published exterior sketches of the refreshed Octavia.
The fourth modern generation continues the legacy of the brand’s iconic model,
which has achieved over million sales since its launch in . This latest
iteration introduces a rened exterior with new headlights, redesigned bumpers,
and an updated Škoda grille. The fourth generation Octavia is set to receive its
facelift four years after the start of production. It will continue to be available
as both a hatchback and Combi estate. The refreshed series will also include
Sportline and RS versions.
The vehicle’s enhancements include
advanced, second-generation LED
Matrix beam headlights with a new
lighting signature providing superior
illumination of the road. Crystallinium,
a unique crystalline element that
imparts a distinctive blue hue to
the interior of the headlight housing,
further renes the vehicle’s aesthetic.
First Sketches of the Modernized Octavia
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Škoda Auto announces the opening of
advanced technical training facilities
at its Kvasiny site, aimed at strengthening
robotics and automation skills among its
workforce. The initiative is designed to equip
employees with both the theoretical and
practical knowledge required for modern
automotive production techniques. As
the Czech automaker gears up to launch
Octavia production in summer , this
move greatly enhances the plant’s capabilities
thanks to cutting-edge production processes.
The company is investing around
,, in new
training facilities at
the site, which underscores
Škoda’s commitment to
broadening its technical
training oering at its
second largest Czech site.
1,000,000
Details about the new version of the Scala and Kamiq
are now available in the ocial press kit. Both models
started production last week in Mladá Boleslav.
Redesigned front and rear aprons as well as more
sharply drawn headlights add even more sporting air
to the Scala and contribute to increased SUV presence
on the Kamiq.
On top of that, both come with a refreshed interior
featuring Design Selections and new sustainable
materials. Three engines from the current evo
generation with power ranging from to kW as
well as a comprehensive portfolio of safety features and
assistance systems round o the model upgrade.
Škoda Auto has updated its
successful compact duo
The digital global premiere is set for
14 February 2024.
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