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Volkswagen Group Ireland retail dealerships will, for the most part, operate a 'Click & Collect' service for new car buyers during the period of the Level 5 restrictions, writes Brian Byrne . The Group's brands include Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, Skoda, SEAT and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. In a statement today, VGI says the retailers can accommodate most customer’s individual wishes, with the safety of both retailer staff and customer alike of paramount importance. "With Ireland at a crucial and significant juncture in the fight against COVID-19, Volkswagen Group and its network of dealers have worked tirelessly to ensure that all services, whether essential maintenance or click and collect vehicle orders are provided in accordance with government guidelines."  

Skoda’s first electric car, the Enyaq iV, will arrive here next June with pre-grant prices starting from €46,570 for the Enyaq 60 and €54,630 for the Enyaq 80, writes Trish Whelan .   All vehicles are priced exclusively with a 3-year service and tyre plan. Skoda have also welcomed the recent grant confirmation from the SEAI for BEVs next year. Up to €7,800 of grants and incentives are available to Enyaq iV customers in 2021. Demand is expected to outstrip supply with only 350 Enyaq iV units available in 2021. For this reason, together with the Covid-19 restrictions on showroom visits, Skoda has decided to launch an online deposit reservation process or pre-booking as it is commonly known. On Thursday 26 November at 9am prospective customers can pay a refundable €1,000 deposit to secure priority ordering access to the earliest vehicles. Skoda have confirmed that each depositor is not guaranteed an Enyaq iV in 2021 as production is limited and cars will be allocated on a first-come,...

It's 85 years old, and doesn't it still look something special? writes Brian Byrne . The Skoda 935 Dynamic caused a sensation at its world premiere at the Prague Motor Show in 1935. Its aesthetic, aerodynamically optimised contours caught the attention of the public, as did the vehicle's unusual technical features. The car's water-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine has a displacement of two litres and an output of 55 hp. It is mounted in front of the driven rear axle. An innovative feature is the electromagnetic four-speed gearbox from the French manufacturer Cotal, which enables semiautomatic gear changes with its preselector. It was the only one of its kind built, but the experience and technologies used were included in a number of subsequent production models. The original was sold as a used car to a private buyer in 1939, and repurchased by the company from the same individual in the 1960s. Having undergone extensive restoration, the coupé saloon since three yea...

Skoda's first electric car, the Enyaq iV, will be on sale in Ireland in April of 2021, writes Brian Byrne . The SUV, similar in size to the brand's Kodiaq, will be available in three versions, with driving ranges of 340/390/510kms. A 4WD version will have a 460kms range. Skoda Ireland expects the Enyaq iV 80 with the 510kms range to be the biggest seller. Just 270 units will be available to the Irish market for next year, and demand is expected to outstrip supply. Ireland Brand Director for Skoda John Donegan says that by the end of 2022, Skoda will have more than ten electric or partially electric iV models in its range here. He says these will help the brand challenge for the number two position in the Irish market. Prices for the Enyaq will be available in coming weeks.

The Karoq is the most recent SUV from Skoda to show up in India. It very well may be viewed as a profound replacement to the yeti, yet while the last part feeling because of its peculiarity, Skoda has gone for the honest with Karoq. Seen from the side, the nose is a perfect size and the huge squared wheel curves include muscle. The origami-like cuts and wrinkles around the nose and tail additionally include heaps of character. Around the front, the minuscule auxiliary lights give it a high-cheekbone look. Curiously, there is no winged bolt logo at the back, just 'Skoda' spelled quite huge. Moving to the inside, it is here where the SUV's construct and nature of materials utilized truly sparkle. The front seats offer extra reinforcing, impeccable padding, and adequate sidelong help. Practically all the materials have an exceptional vibe, and Skoda fashioners have added to the intrigue of the lodge by fixing all that is significant with a lot of top-notch chrome. There is s...