The Octavia has been a resounding success for Skoda, accounting for 44% of its European sales last year. As such, it is the company’s best seller and described by bosses as the ‘icon’ and heart of the ...

But the old Octavia was always a thoroughly competent car, if not an exciting one beyond the obvious vRS models. Our vRS drive will take place in the spring; in the meantime, here's what to expect ...

It’s hard to overstate the importance of the Skoda Octavia for the Czech firm. It’s the company’s best-seller and the estate was Europe’s highest-selling wagon in 2012. Skoda chief executive Winfried ...

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Think Volkswagen has given up on diesel engines? Think again, as the small-displacement TDI we believed to be dead is being resurrected as a 1.5 unit, going under the hood of the next Octavia. The ...

One of 2013’s stand-out minicabs, on first impressions. The SEAT Toledo is a twin sister of the Skoda Rapid, with the exact same mechanical package and the pair’s design distinguished by little more ...

It might not be exciting to look at, but peel back the layers and the Octavia Estate is a multi-talented family car. For many the huge boot, and array of thoughtful interior touches, will be the main ...

If you’re a company car buyer with a need for space and the smallest possible tax burden, Skoda has the answer. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"content_narrow","fid ...