The latest Skoda Superb being trialled by the New Zealand Police will most likely end up with an office job rather than a Prime One role in the front line. Not because it’s a tenderfoot, more that the Superb iV is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that – like all PHEVs – does what it does best pootling around city and suburban streets. That’s the beat where the … [Read more...] about Latest police recruit from Skoda likely to end up with office job
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When Rodney met Possum: what it means for the new Skoda Scala
Skoda NZ’s new general manager Rodney Gillard (above) couldn’t have timed it better: literally days after his appointment he got to wheel out the company’s new hatchback, the five-door Scala. “It’s going to help us put a footprint into a segment that we have probably struggled a bit,” said Gillard. He means the small car sector – but Scala’s big-as boot and roomy cabin … [Read more...] about When Rodney met Possum: what it means for the new Skoda Scala
First Kodiaq, now Karoq as Skoda moves to expand SUV range
Skoda’s new Kodiaq SUV has clearly influenced the design of the smaller Karoq – and it will clearly shape future vehicles from the Czech carmaker. Kodiaq went on sale in NZ a week or so ago, priced from $39,990. Karoq – replacement for the Yeti – will be here around April next year. A smaller Karoq, dubbed baby Karoq, is under development. Think of it as a rival for the … [Read more...] about First Kodiaq, now Karoq as Skoda moves to expand SUV range
How Facebook campaign lured buyers for Skoda’s new SUV
The first sign Skoda’s head office in New Zealand knew it was on to a good thing with its seven-seat Kodiaq SUV was when it posted on Facebook images of the vehicle itself, many months before it landed in the country. The ‘Likes’ came quickly, along with a favourable comment here and there. NZ general manager Greg Leet personally replied to each one. The first day on … [Read more...] about How Facebook campaign lured buyers for Skoda’s new SUV
Czech-mate! Skoda NZ on record roll leading into 2017
Skoda goes into next year on the back of a record 2016 in New Zealand and with two important new models joining the fleet, the new-look Octavia sedan and wagon and all-new Kodiaq SUV. Both will arrive around April to spearhead what Skoda predicts will be another record year of growth. With two months of 2016 left, it has already chalked up more sales than the 1006 it … [Read more...] about Czech-mate! Skoda NZ on record roll leading into 2017