Skoda Octavia vRS diesel goes 4×4

Skoda has launched a new four-wheel drive version of the Octavia vRS in hatchback and estate forms

18-millionth Skoda rolls off the line

The 18 millionth Skoda – a Superb Estate in Candy-White – has just rolled off the production line at the company’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic

Problems with cycles

I have been reading with interest about eco model variants in the last two issues of DC – in particular Ben Hastings’ views in the latest issue of DM@il (341), on the BlueMotion/GreenLine/ECOnetic etc versions of the standard diesel cars. The “book of twaddle”, AKA the EC fuel figures, seems to give eco models an […]

Mods and Rockers

The modified car scene has changed. Unless you’re a particularly skilled mechanic, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to pop the bonnet on a modern vehicle and perform the kind of DIY tune-ups that formed the culture decades ago. If tinkering is your thing, then you’re likely going to need a car that’s at least 15 […]

Volkswagen Group UK reveals numbers of cars affected and action plan

Volkswagen Group UK is announcing its action plan to correct the emissions characteristics of certain diesel vehicles.