Sentences with phrase «in skoda»

shells in the Skoda Munitions factory for Czech defense as well as neighboring countries under threat of war., 1937 13 x 9 3/4 inches Gelatin silver print; printed c. 1937

The Skoda Kodiaq L&K debuts the Volkswagen Group's 150 PS 1.5 - litre TSI petrol engine in the Skoda Kodiaq.

What's more, most of the Kodiaq's oily bits are shared with other cars in Skoda's line - up, including the Superb, so they are tried and tested.

It is the biggest engine in the range, although its doesn't feature turbocharging like the 1.4 TSI engine in the VW Jetta or 1.4 TSI / 1.8 TSI units in the Skoda Octavia.

Revealed internationally in 2014, the Black Edition series comprises sportier versions of the models in the Skoda range.

However, it's a long way behind the slick system offered in the Skoda Kodiaq and those of other European rivals, because the graphics look dated and it's not as easy to use.

The Volkswagen GTI gets the familiar 1.8 TSI petrol motor that is offered in some Skoda and Audi cars.

There are no mechanical changes and feature updates in the Skoda Octavia Black Edition.

As such, expect a starting price of about $ 20,990, slotting the Rapid in between the light - size Fabia hatch (which currently opens at $ 18,990 plus on - road costs) and the mid-size Octavia liftback (from $ 24,990) in Skoda's local line - up.

The torque figure is shared with Subaru's Levorg GT - S, but arrives far lower in the Skoda's rev range, the Boxer engine developing peak twist between 2400 - 5200rpm.

And now for the first time there are two RS versions in the Skoda Fabia range: both hatchback and estate bodystyles continue the RS range's renowned combination of sporty performance with exceptional fuel efficiency and environmental - friendliness.

Under the hood, the Passat will be offered with the 2.0 - litre 177bhp turbocharged diesel engine that is also found in the Skoda Superb and the Audi A4.

It's abig trunk, because, actually, including family cars up to 4.85 meters, just more volume available in the Skoda Superb Combi, Volkswagen Passat and the Volvo V70 (633, 603 and 575 liters respectively).

Bluetooth, DAB and a 10 - speaker stereo are standard, although the Kia's unit can't match the level of connectivity on offer in the Skoda.

While it offers 540 - litres of space in the boot (10 litres more than the Vauxhall Insignia), it still can't quite match the 595 - litres of space in the Skoda Superb.

Fitting the 1.2 TSI engine to a fairly big car might seem ambitious, but it's always been a sweet spot in the Skoda Yeti line - up thanks to its surprising power and light weight, which helps give a sharp drive.

The 1.2 petrol might be the entry point in the Skoda Yeti range but things have improved for the facelift.

The Fabia plays a key role in Skoda's current model range.

This fourth - generation Haldex clutch is also used in the Skoda Yeti and the Skoda Superb V6 that we have driven earlier on.

The 103 TDI engine that powers the sole 4WD Yeti available from launch is common to other models in both Skoda and Volkswagen's respective ranges.

Equipment levels should be a match for similarly engined vehicles in Skoda's Octavia range, though added value will be delivered via the Yeti's more versatile rear - seat system.

The third - generation Octavia brought a major change in Skoda's design philosophy, both inside and out, and the new Superb's dash is reminiscent of the same.

In Skoda tradition, the instrument dials and centre stack displays are clear and concise and all controls have a feel of quality to them.

The five - door - only Punto has a decent amount of rear head and legroom, but its 275 - litre boot is bettered by the 290 litres in the Fiesta and well behind the 330 litres in the Skoda Fabia.

The first official sketch of the next gen Skoda Fabia hatchback was released this week and now a test mule donning production ready panels with decoy elements has been caught on tape in Skoda's home

It's a rare thing to snag the wrong gear in this Skoda, which is nice when you're going at it hammer and tong.

The Yeti is no longer on sale, but it stands as a landmark in Skoda's history.

After several days of teasing with various pictures of the new Skoda Octavia, the Czech firm has taken off the wraps of the very first vehicle to use the MQB platform in the Skoda line - up.

The Volkswagen Passat petrol will be powered by the same tried and tested 1.8 - litre TSI engine, which also happens to do duty in the Skoda Laura and Superb.

Interior plastics and upholstery has been very tastefully done in the Skoda Octavia.

The dual - clutch automatic is no doubt faster in every day driving, but when pressing - on hard in manual mode, feels like the lower gears are too widely spaced (a seventh forward gear as coming in the Skoda Octavia RS 245 should bunch - up the ratios nicely).

The Octavia G - TEC will be the first variant in Octavia's lineup and the second model in Skoda's entire product range alongside the Citigo hatchback to run on CNG.

Only Audi's MMI system comes close, while the awkward touchpad system in Mercedes - Benz cars and the touchscreen in the Skoda Superb Estate are trickier to use on the move.

Check this page for the latest updates from Bonneville Speed Week where evo's Richard Meaden is breaking records in the Skoda Octavia vRS

After the excitement of breaking the 200mph barrier in the Skoda Octavia vRS, it's been a (relatively) quiet day in Bonneville - but here's a small gallery of pictures from Tuesday at Speed Week.

I'm installing a piston set in a Skoda Estelle 120 engine.

because that's what the prices are its like entering the grand pries in a Skoda... I mean why pay more eh??

Not exact matches

Steven DeWolf and Charles Skoda were killed yesterday when the T - 6 Texan air plane they were flying in crashed shortly after takeoff from the air station.

He will assume control of the company's budget Skoda and SEAT brands in addition to his existing duties managing the division that manufactures cars sold under the Volkswagen brand.

When markets opened in Eastern Europe, Skoda's position became untenable.

The Czech government soon sold the company to Volkswagen, which subsequently restructured Skoda's operations, invested heavily in new products and technology, and positioned it as the value brand in Volkswagen's global line of vehicles.

Elisabeth Skoda explores what lies behind the impressive acceleration in production speed in the diverse areas of case packers, VFFS machines, carton filling machines and metallised film.

Elisabeth Skoda finds out how the possibilities for 3D printing have expanded in the packaging industry in recent years beyond prototyping towards final products from professor Neil Hopkinson, director of 3D printing at Xaar more

She lives in the Scottish Highlands and drives a Skoda — which is as un-Hollywood as it gets.

Before it became part of the Volkswagen Group, Skoda was a budget car manufacturer based in what was then part of the Communist eastern bloc that was under the watchful eye of the former Soviet Union.

Frank Schwope, an analyst from NordLB, goes against Duddenhoeffer's ideas and told Reuters that Skoda doesn't have vehicles in its lineup that would be popular in the U.S. such as large SUVs and trucks.

Apart from a lime - green Skoda Superb that divided opinions (the flagship limo of the Czech brand performs pretty well in this part of the world), Ford stirred up most emotions with its new Focus RS.

It isn't in the plan because Skoda GB thinks there is no market for it.

Skoda will soon have its own variants, and the Czechs are going to play a leading role in the crossover market.

Skoda originally sold vehicles in the U.S. during the late 1950s when it exported the Felicia compact car to North America.