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November 08, 2024

Elroq signed off despite tough EV scene

November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Elroq signed off despite tough EV scene

Skoda’s second electric car will be here by this time next year.  

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November 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Elroq, Enyaq, Alex Brown, Skoda NZ, Kodiaq, Kylaq, Kamiq
September 10, 2024

Electric moment as Elroq images shared

September 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Electric moment as Elroq images shared

Skoda NZ has updated its small ICE cars, the factory is one step ahead.

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September 10, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kamiq, Scala, Skoda NZ, Elroq, electric
May 21, 2024

Enhanced Octavia includes peppier RS

May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Enhanced Octavia includes peppier RS

Skoda’s medium passenger car has a mild but obvious styling change, as well.

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May 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Octavia, Skoda NZ, VW Group, RS
February 23, 2024

Enyaq outgunned by ID in price war

February 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq outgunned by ID in price war

Rush of familial sticker slashing leaves budget brand at disadvantage at base level.

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February 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda, VW
Enyaq iV, ID.4, ID.5, Volkswagen NZ, Skoda NZ, Alex Brown
February 16, 2024

Freshened look, more kit for Octavia

February 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Freshened look, more kit for Octavia

Last big restyle to see model through to electric era switch.

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February 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Octavia, Skoda NZ, Combi, RS
November 06, 2023

Frontline first for Superb supply

November 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Frontline first for Superb supply

Police contract prioritised as current model enters final weeks of production.

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November 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
NZ police, Superb, Rodney Gillard, Skoda NZ, iV
November 03, 2023

Superb pumps ups PHEV

November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Superb pumps ups PHEV

Enhanced electric-assisted drivetrains, more technology, more space  include in familiar-looking gen four packaging expected to hit NZ in 2024.

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November 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Superb, iV PHEV, hybrid, Skoda NZ, NZ police
October 05, 2023

Skoda NZ sees sales lift from electric edge Kodiaq

October 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda NZ sees sales lift from electric edge Kodiaq

Kiwi-popular SUV with battery-fed ability to drive 100km is ace card of 2024-arriving line-up.

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October 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, PHEV, Rodney Gillard, Skoda NZ, hybrid, diesel, Superb, Octavia
June 29, 2023

Next Kodiaq joins battery charge

June 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Next Kodiaq joins battery charge

Plug-in and mild hybrid variants join versions with update of current petrol.

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June 29, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq, SUV, Skoda NZ, hybrid, PHEV
June 19, 2023

Enyaq interest explodes as update detail revealed

June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq interest explodes as update detail revealed

Replacement for ‘launch special’ will achieve more range, better pep - but it’s not here for another year.

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June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Skoda NZ, Rodney Gillard, MEB, EV
June 09, 2023

Enyaq price plummet won’t last

June 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq price plummet won’t last

In explaining how $13,000 across-the-board reduction was achieved, Skoda NZ has also warned the new stickers won’t be permanent.

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June 09, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enayq, Rodney Gillard, Skoda NZ, MEB, Volkswagen
February 17, 2023

Enyaq iV being judged for ten-7 role

February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq iV being judged for ten-7 role

Skoda’s police programme is about to power up to full electric play. The Superb is also about to go on paw patrol. And some other examples are going up in the world.

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February 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Rodney Gillard, Superb, Police
February 02, 2023

Skoda, Nissan going hot in extreme cold

February 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda, Nissan going hot in extreme cold

Big chill feats involving brands’ Enyaq and Ariya electrics.

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February 02, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Nissan, Skoda
Ariya, Enyaq iV, electric, Skoda NZ, Nissan NZ, ice, drifting, South Pole, North Pole
December 07, 2022

Enyaq launch process beginning in late February

December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq launch process beginning in late February

Skoda NZ nails down a release schedule of sorts – but has steered clear of confirming what’s coming and exactly when.

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December 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq, Skoda NZ, MEB, VW Group, Superb
August 31, 2022

Skoda electric goes seven up

August 31, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda electric goes seven up

Symposium unveils family-sized electric, confirms smaller EV in works and signals the PHEV programme is ongoing – with Kodiaq involved. Oh, and there’s a branding change.

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August 31, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Concept 7S, Enyaq iV, Skoda NZ, brand
August 23, 2022

Enyaq iV charges ahead with running changes

August 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Enyaq iV charges ahead with running changes

More revisions for Skoda’s vital electric model as NZ ramps up for local availability.

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August 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Enyaq iV, Skoda NZ, Rodney Gillard
July 01, 2022

Kushaq cited as Skoda NZ’s next ‘K-car’

July 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Kushaq cited as Skoda NZ’s next ‘K-car’

Fit for a king yet designed to sell in a high-value sector the national distributor is keen to join.

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July 01, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Skoda NZ, Kushaq, Rodney Gillard, Skoda India
June 08, 2022

Scoutline? Think rugged for the smooth

June 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Scoutline? Think rugged for the smooth

The cub in Skoda’s crossover family is first to sport this new ‘Scout lite’ designation.

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June 08, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Skoda NZ, Kamiq, Scoutline, Scout
May 06, 2022

Fabia in, Polo out

May 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Fabia in, Polo out

Skoda sees opportunity for latest small car on a platform VW’s distributor says it too expensive to keep on with.

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May 06, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda, VW
Fabia, Monte Carlo, Skoda NZ, Polo, GTi, VW New Zealand
March 15, 2022

PHEV patrol car test proves arresting

March 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV patrol car test proves arresting

Incoming wholly battery-compelled Skodas are on the Police’s watch list, but will any fit the bill?

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March 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
NZ police, Skoda NZ, Rodney Gillard, Enyaq iV
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