Skoda is giving its New Zealand dealers a new identity, one designed to make its customers feel a little bit special. It’s redesigning the seven full dealerships inside and out, right down to matching corporate logo and signage, the layout of furniture, and a so-called ‘communication wall’ showing what’s happening in the world of Skoda. The first of the new-look outlets … [Read more...] about Skoda drives in new direction with global happy face
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Skoda’s Kodiaq SUV comes with more than the bear necessities
Skoda is making much of the engineering integrity of its new Kodiaq SUV, saying it weighs around 400kg less than many rivals, offers more cabin space into the bargain, and gets even more nifty gadgets under its ‘Simply Clever’ banner, a trademark collection of conveniences for both car and occupants. The Kodiaq – named after Alaska’s Kodiak brown bear, the largest of the … [Read more...] about Skoda’s Kodiaq SUV comes with more than the bear necessities
Driver trainer makes case for child tuition behind the wheel
The chief instructor behind a UK company that gives driving lessons to children as young as 11 has a compelling argument for doing so: “When you are learning piano or violin, you don’t start at 17 – you start at 5.” And that’s Richard Smith’s next step, teaching five-year-olds a few basic skills on private roads in purpose-built electric mini cars. Smith is the guiding … [Read more...] about Driver trainer makes case for child tuition behind the wheel
Skoda’s new SUV points to future design cues
Skoda will take the covers off a near-production model of its new hero SUV at the Geneva motor show next month – and the official pictures here show what to expect. So far the Czech carmaker has released only design sketches and teaser images of the SUV, known throughout the development process as the VisionS concept. But the official pictures point to how Skoda’s … [Read more...] about Skoda’s new SUV points to future design cues
Skoda Superb: sedan or wagon, the name is right on the money
No question, the new Skoda Superb sedan and station wagon are among the best value cars on the New Zealand market. But that doesn’t mean they will rush out the sales door, because big, comfortable cars with classy cabins, good ride and handling characteristics, clever gadgets and oodles of room for occupants and luggage are not what people are being conditioned to … [Read more...] about Skoda Superb: sedan or wagon, the name is right on the money