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15/04/2010
Octavia Wins 'Best Family Car'
Škoda’s increasing number of happy drivers has voted the brand Best Manufacturer in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey – for the second year running.
Furthermore, the Škoda Octavia won the hotly-contested Best Family Car category.
Over 23,000 drivers completed the Driver Power poll, scoring all manufacturers on car reliability, build quality, running costs and overall satisfaction.
In the independent nationwide survey, Škoda was rated the best, beating Lexus and Jaguar into second and third positions. This comes as no surprise, as Škoda has been ranked within the top two manufacturers for the past six years, demonstrating the brand’s long-standing commitment to quality and customer service.
The full results of the Driver Power Survey are published in a special 32-page report in this week’s Auto Express, out today. In it,Britain’s best selling weekly car magazineremarks that, ‘As if knocking Lexus off top spot last year wasn’t enough of an achievement, Škoda has retained the gold medal in 2010.’
It adds that as brand leader Škoda is ‘now known for quality and reliability, as well as great value.’
As for the Škoda Octavia, Auto Express says that with the car’s ‘combination of quality, fine driving dynamics, value and reliability, the Octavia is the king of the family car market according to Driver Power respondents.’
Škoda UK Brand Director, Robert Hazelwood, said: "Being awarded the Best Manufacturer in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey again is great news for Škoda. We are delighted, as it’s good to hear that customers are telling us that they are pleased with the whole Škoda driving experience."
Škoda manufacture a range of five models: the supermini Fabia, the family carrier Roomster, mid-size Octavia, the luxurious upper-medium Superb and the Yeti crossover.
(PR)
Furthermore, the Škoda Octavia won the hotly-contested Best Family Car category.
Over 23,000 drivers completed the Driver Power poll, scoring all manufacturers on car reliability, build quality, running costs and overall satisfaction.
In the independent nationwide survey, Škoda was rated the best, beating Lexus and Jaguar into second and third positions. This comes as no surprise, as Škoda has been ranked within the top two manufacturers for the past six years, demonstrating the brand’s long-standing commitment to quality and customer service.
The full results of the Driver Power Survey are published in a special 32-page report in this week’s Auto Express, out today. In it,Britain’s best selling weekly car magazineremarks that, ‘As if knocking Lexus off top spot last year wasn’t enough of an achievement, Škoda has retained the gold medal in 2010.’
It adds that as brand leader Škoda is ‘now known for quality and reliability, as well as great value.’
As for the Škoda Octavia, Auto Express says that with the car’s ‘combination of quality, fine driving dynamics, value and reliability, the Octavia is the king of the family car market according to Driver Power respondents.’
Škoda UK Brand Director, Robert Hazelwood, said: "Being awarded the Best Manufacturer in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey again is great news for Škoda. We are delighted, as it’s good to hear that customers are telling us that they are pleased with the whole Škoda driving experience."
Škoda manufacture a range of five models: the supermini Fabia, the family carrier Roomster, mid-size Octavia, the luxurious upper-medium Superb and the Yeti crossover.
(PR)
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Škoda UK Scoops Customer Award
Škoda UK has won Škoda Auto’s Human Touch and Customer Care award for the second year in succession. This is the fourth time in five years that the award, presented at the company’s annual Importer of the Year Awards in Prague, has been presented to the team responsible for Škoda’s UK operations.
Škoda UK Scoops Customer Award
Škoda UK has won Škoda Auto’s Human Touch and Customer Care award for the second year in succession. This is the fourth time in five years that the award, presented at the company’s annual Importer of the Year Awards in Prague, has been presented to the team responsible for Škoda’s UK operations.
22 April 2010
Updated Octavia MingRui Launched In China
The most important China-based motor show this year will see the official launch of the facelifted Octavia MingRui in the Chinese market. The Octavia MingRui was the first product in Škoda's growing portfolio manufactured in the Shanghai Volkswagen plant.
Updated Octavia MingRui Launched In China
The most important China-based motor show this year will see the official launch of the facelifted Octavia MingRui in the Chinese market. The Octavia MingRui was the first product in Škoda's growing portfolio manufactured in the Shanghai Volkswagen plant.
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