A thrilling start to the Janner Rally in Austria is what rally car enthusiast expected and that's certainly what they got. Typical harsh winter conditions prevailed as drivers battled to take control of the roads on day one. Drivers struggled on snow covered roads plagued with blinding snow. Twists and turns in the course of the day kept fans busy with their nails. Fans that had gathered at different... 

In a bid to becoming the largest automaker in the world, Volkswagen Automotive Group will be overhauling its Audi A3 sedan lineup. VW will be standardizing their components and technologies so as to increase profits and overtake both Toyota and General Motors in the next few years. All Volkswagen brands will be included in this overhaul – Audi, Bentley, Porsche, Seat, Skoda and Bugatti. VW is standardizing... 

Tiesto, megastar DJ and producer of international repute tied up with Skoda to bring forth a music video exclusively for the launch the new supermini car CitiGo. An exclusive music video has been created by Tiesto solely for the purpose of launching CitiGo and has been available on the Skoda Facebook page for free download since 21st December. The CitoGo has been brought out to target the younger segment... 

Volkswagen's bid to become the most successful auto company in the world depends on Skoda's efforts to become the next people's car. Since Skoda was taken under the wing of Volkswagen AG it has set its sights on growing twice as fast as VW.  With the launch of Superb sedan and Wagon, it competed with VW's markets to a large extent.  Citigo, a new compact hatchback will also go on sale in the Czech... 

Skoda and their drivers of the Fabia Super 2000 have been honored with the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) title. This was the second year in a row that Skoda has been in the lead for the Manufacturers' category. Andreas Mikkelsen won the Driver's category racing in a Fabia Super 2000 having won 38 stages, the highest for 2011. Jan Kopecky and Juho Hanninen took second and third place making... 

Czech auto makers are planning on bringing out a rival to take on competitors such as VW Golf and Ford Focus.  A Entry from Skoda will be out on sale in early 2013 and though it will be in sedan category there is another hatchback also on its way in. An entry level car will be built on a VW Polo platform though it is expected to be larger than Fabia.  A Entry would also have a petrol and diesel engine... 

Auto manufacturers in India are eagerly waiting for the almost here festive season.  Hyundai Motors and Tata Motors, as well as Skoda Auto are ready to bring out new launches just in time for the festive season. The festive season which begins with Dusshera and carries on till Christmas sees rising demand for new vehicles.  To compensate for lack of sales during the first half of 2011, auto manufacturers... 

Despite the fact that Volkswagen India began operations in the country in 2007, it has managed to overtake Skoda.  VW has portrayed their monthly sales figures as four times more than Skoda.  Skoda set up operations in India six years ahead of VW, and their cars are reasonably priced in the broader context.  Taking all these factors into consideration, it is a commendable feat that VW has accomplished. Mr.... 

Official word is out. Rushlane can now confirm that Skoda Auto will be launching their new Laura RS sedan in India on the 31st August 2011. Though Skoda has not yet confirmed anything on the price front, we expect the car to be priced around Rs 17 lakhs in the Indian auto industry. Expect a 1.8L diesel mill to run the Skoda Laura RS on Indian roads. This 1.8L mill will generate 160 bhp and 250 Nm torque... 

Skoda is reportedly working on launching Fabia Scout in India by next month. In order to promote growth in the Indian auto industry, Skoda has already made it clear they will launch as many cars as possible in India. Skoda Fabia Scout is available in various markets around the world where it is installed with a 1.6L petrol and diesel engine. But selling the same Skoda Fabia Scout powered by  either...