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It’s another excellent result for ŠKODA in the respected annual JD Power satisfaction survey. The manufacturer scored a top five position in the brand rankings, with two models inside the top 10 vehicles and one overall class win.

Milton Keynes, 29th May 2014 - This latest success means that ŠKODA has been inside the JD Power Survey’s top 10 manufacturers for more than 20 years without a break – a truly impressive result.

Alasdair Stewart, Brand Director for ŠKODA UK, commented: “The JD Power survey is acknowledged throughout the automotive world as a benchmark standard for customer satisfaction. For ŠKODA to have been in the top 10 for over 20 years is outstanding, and tribute to the hard work of everyone associated with the brand.”

ŠKODA came fourth overall in the brand rankings for 2014, just as it did last year. It remains a fantastic achievement considering the top three spots are all held by premium marques.

Also repeating its success of 2013 was the ŠKODA Yeti compact SUV, which was placed third out of 109 ranked cars and took the overall title in the SUV category. The judges commented: “Owners like the spacious cabin and that they can get in and out of it easily. The raised driving height and large windows mean that the driver’s view of the road is very good, too.”

The ŠKODA Octavia came 7th overall, with the Superb in 15th position.

Judged by thousands of car owners who live with their vehicles day-to-day, JD Power is one of the most influential and eagerly anticipated reports in UK motoring. The results are published in the July of What Car? magazine.

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At this year’s GTI event at Wörthersee, ŠKODA will be presenting the ŠKODA Yeti Xtreme – a world premiere of this solid and sporty concept rally car based on the popular compact SUV. The event will also mark the debut of the ŠKODA CitiJet – a design concept built by ŠKODA apprentices. It is with these expressive vehicles that the brand once again underlines the emotional qualities and versatility of its attractive model range.

Mladá Boleslav/Reifnitz, 23rd May 2014 - This is the 33rd time that the legendary Volkswagen tuning event will be taking place. Around 200,000 tuning fans will be making the pilgrimage to the cult event in Reifnitz, Austria (28 to 31 May). ŠKODA will be taking part in the GTI event for the fifth time.

“We want to continue the positive development and to grow further with new models over the coming years,” says Werner Eichhorn, ŠKODA Board Member for Sales and Marketing. “Therefore we are going to strengthen the emotional vibrancy of the brand. ŠKODA Yeti Xtreme – as a dynamic and powerful compact SUV concept – demonstrates the brand’s strong expertise in four-wheel drive technology, as well as our know-how when it comes to rally sports.”

In creating the ŠKODA Yeti Xtreme, ŠKODA designers have converted their successful compact SUV into a particularly sporty and dynamic rally design. The show car combines the power of an all-wheel drive SUV with strong design elements and equipment features of a racy rally car.

The car is powered by a 1.8 112 kW strong TSI engine and features a six-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG). The maximum torque of 250 Nm is achieved between 1,500 and 4,200 rpm. The Yeti Xtreme accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds; its top speed is 192 km/h. The Yeti Xtreme features special Octavia RS brakes.

The striking matt-grey Yeti stands on powerful 17-inch alloy wheels and large off-road tyres. It features tinted side windows, roof and wheel rim inserts are set off in bright yellow-green. At the front, the brawny athlete has a powerful bumper and a large air intake, along with LED headlights. For robust sporting use, the height of the chassis can be adjusted.

The ŠKODA Yeti Xtreme flexes its muscles with strikingly shaped wings and powerful door sills. At the rear, the strong rear bumper bears witness to the power and dynamics of the vehicle, so do the two wide exhaust tailpipes, which sound particularly throaty as a result of the absence of silencers. The boot includes a spare wheel and so-called ‘recovery tracks’, special traction mats that can be pushed under the wheels, should the car get stuck in sand.

The interior wows with a racy rally design and includes equipment required for rally use. Passengers can sit on 4 individual Recaro sports seats with integrated four-point safety belts. Other features include the ‘Super Sport’ steering wheel with integrated gearshift paddles.

The designers have used selected high-tech materials for various parts in the car’s interior: the inner door covers have been made entirely from carbon fibre; a sand shovel and a thermos flask have been integrated into holders fitted in the panelling; the floor panel is made from aluminium.

The Colour & Trim package includes further carbon fibre elements and high-quality, dark Alcantara surface with green colour accents. Further aluminium details can be found throughout, such as aluminium pedals and special door sill plates. The centre console has been completely re-defined. This is where standard rally car accessories, such as a belt cutter and a fire extinguisher, can be found. An iPad cradle is integrated into the dashboard, a first aid kit into the glove box.

With the ŠKODA Yeti Xtreme, the manufacturer once again demonstrates the versatile potential of its popular compact SUV. The ŠKODA Yeti was completely redesigned in 2013 and is now available in two exciting versions for the first time: the ŠKODA Yeti for the city and the adventurous ŠKODA Yeti Outdoor for rough terrain. The Czech manufacturer celebrated its premiere in the dynamically growing SUV segment with the ŠKODA Yeti in 2009. Around 640,000 ŠKODA Yetis have been sold to date. The brand achieved a market share of more than 4% in the compact SUV segment within the European Union last year, making the Yeti one of the best-selling A-class SUVs in Europe.

The ŠKODA CitiJet design concept is going to be another highlight of ŠKODA’s appearance at Wörthersee. The vehicle is a dynamic and emotionally designed city-cabriolet based on the ŠKODA Citigo. The two-seater is the result of the ŠKODA apprentices’ project, carried out for the first time this year. Six months in the making, 16 ŠKODA apprentices present the fruits of their labour to the public for the first time.

The ŠKODA CitiJet features a distinctive metallic finish in blue and white and has sporty, blue 16-inch alloy wheels, accompanied by a handmade rear spoiler and a powerful exhaust with two tailpipes. A 1.0 MPI petrol engine with 55 kW (75 PS) can be found under the bonnet.

The car features a sporty interior, with equipment based on the interior of the special edition ŠKODA Citigo SPORT. In addition, the creators have installed a special 300 W sound system, and music-reactive blue LED interior lighting.

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ŠKODA’s worldwide deliveries increased 15.5% to 89,600 cars in April (April 2013: 77,600), making it the best April in the company’s history. ŠKODA grew by 20.7% in Europe, in China by 7.6% and in Russia by 3%. The new ŠKODA Octavia has proved to be a huge hit, recording an increase in sales of around a third. Deliveries of the ŠKODA Octavia even rose by almost 60% in Western Europe.

Mladá Boleslav, 13th May 2014 - “We are pleased to be continuing the positive trend of the last few months,” says Werner Eichhorn, ŠKODA Head of Sales and Marketing. “Our attractive and young model range is inspiring more and more customers. After achieving the best April ever, we have seamlessly continued our sales record from the first quarter.” The brand sold more cars in the first three months of the year than ever before in a first quarter.

Over the coming months, the manufacturer plans to continue the most comprehensive model campaign in corporate history with new models. Later this month the new ŠKODA Octavia G-TEC – the first Octavia to run on natural gas – will be celebrating its premiere. The new ŠKODA Octavia Scout will be released on the markets this summer. In addition, three new sporty Monte Carlo versions of the ŠKODA Yeti, ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback and ŠKODA Citigo will be coming out soon. The company will also be introducing the new ŠKODA Octavia and the ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback in China – the brand’s largest individual market – in the first half of this year. The ŠKODA Rapid has complemented the brand’s model range in Russia since April.

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ŠKODA UK has announced its support for this year’s Duchenne Dash, a charity bike ride to fundraise for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Taking place on 6th June 2014, the Duchenne Dash will see more than 100 cyclists embark on a gruelling route from London to Paris in just 24-hours.

Milton Keynes, 20th May 2014 - ŠKODA UK will provide three Superb Estates and three ŠKODA Yetis to support cyclists along the route. The riders will travel more than 200 miles, passing through some of the most rural areas of France including Dieppe, Marines, Gournay En Bray and Villennes Sur Seine, before finishing up the cobbles of the Champs Elysee to the Eiffel Tower.

In 2013 the Duchenne Dash raised over £200,000 for the charity, and with even more supporters for 2014, aims to double the fundraising target for this year. Big names from the entertainment industry showing their support and taking part include British television presenter and journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, Channel Four Chief Executive, David Abraham, Director of Television for the ITV network, Peter Fincham, Matt Brittin, Vice President, Northern and Central Europe, and Lord Terry Burns, Chairman of Santander.

Emily Crossley, the director of the Duchenne Children’s Trust, and organiser of the Duchenne Dash, comments: “This year the support for the Duchenne Dash has been incredible - we’ve gone from 30 riders in 2013 to more than 100 taking part in 2014. We’re humbled by the incredible generosity of all those who have donated, and a huge thank you goes to ŠKODA UK for providing us with the support vehicles to make this event possible. With support from ŠKODA, we will continue in our efforts to fundraise and ultimately beat this disease by finding a cure within a decade, and to End Duchenne in Ten.”

A long-standing champion of cycling worldwide, ŠKODA provides support vehicles to the Tour de France, Tour of Britian and Prudential RideLondon as well as other major cycling events across the world. The brand also supports professional cycling teams including Rapha Condor JLT, Matrix Vulpine and Team Raleigh.

With an emphasis on performance, reliability, versatility and value for money, the ŠKODA range is popular amongst cyclists and offers features ideally suited to riders, such as an internal bicycle holder, detachable tow bar and impressive load capacity.

Emily Burns, Communications Manager for ŠKODA UK, comments: “We’re delighted to be involved with such an amazing cause. Our support vehicles will be there to assist at every stage of the route, to help riders as they raise vital funds that will make a difference to so many lives. We wish the cyclists all the best in what is set to be a remarkable journey of dedication and commitment.”

The Duchenne Dash raises money for the Duchenne Children’s Trust, a charity which aims to fund treatment and find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the most common fatal genetic disorder to affect children, and to do so within a decade, to End Duchenne in Ten. Approximately one in 3,500 boys are born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and there are around 300,000 sufferers worldwide. The Duchenne Children’s Trust has raised more than £1million since its launch in October 2012, and is helping to fund clincial trials and other research into treatments and a cure for this disease within a decade.

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ŠKODA will be encouraging motorists to get as comfortable as possible in their cars, as part of a new four-week-long TV advertising campaign for its spacious and luxurious flagship model Superb. Research by the vehicle manufacturer has revealed that after passing their driving test, an average person will spend at least three years of their life at the wheel. This is the equivalent of driving the 478,700-mile return journey from Planet Earth to the moon.

Milton Keynes, 1st May 2014 - Following a detailed analysis of data, the Czech carmaker has uncovered some of the most time consuming and arduous obstacles that motorists face in those 36 months. Traffic signals are one of the biggest barriers to staying on the move and cause individuals to be stationary for over 260,000 minutes (equivalent to six months) whilst waiting for a red light to turn green. Getting caught in a herd of sheep is comparably quick, with people only being held up for 20 seconds throughout their driving career.

In addition, the research illustrates that generosity comes at a cost, because a total of 528 hours-or 22 days-is spent sitting in a car waiting for loved ones to arrive. In addition, to keep vehicles looking sparkling clean, nearly an entire day is spent in and amongst the bristles and water jets of a car wash. All of these thought-provoking findings will be shown during a new commercial for ŠKODA’s top of the range Superb which will be aired on the UK’s TV screens from this Sunday, 4th May.

Sarah Chapman, Communications Manager for ŠKODA UK said: “The new advert celebrates the very best of our Superb flagship model. How a person feels in the driving seat and the level of comfort of passengers are critical factors in making any journey a pleasurable experience – qualities that the Superb brings with class-leading levels of space. The Superb also delivers on practicality, value for money and a low carbon footprint, which are all of prime importance when choosing a car.”

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