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Three appearances, three victories – ŠKODA´s performances in the ERC have been perfect so far, and the brand´s factory crew, Jan Kopecký & Pavel Dresler in a ŠKODA Fabia Super 2000, wish to succeed also in Corsica. The fifth event of this year´s ERC takes place in Corsica over 16-18 May.​

ŠKODA boldly continues its model offensive in 2013. Late June will see the European launch of the comprehensively upgraded models the ŠKODA Superb and the ŠKODA Superb Combi. In all, ŠKODA will be launching eight new or revised models in 2013. By 2018, the company intends to increase its worldwide sales to at least 1.5 million units a year. ŠKODA achieved a new sales record in 2012 (its eighth in a row), delivering 939,200 vehicles.​​

ŠKODA’s model line-up is becoming even cleverer, safer and more versatile. From June 2013, many upgrades will be available in the Citigo, Fabia, Roomster, Rapid and Yeti, including enhanced safety equipment, new “Simply Clever” features and attractive drivetrains.​

In launching the new ŠKODA Octavia Combi 4×4, ŠKODA ignites the next stage of its models fireworks. The third generation of the Octavia Combi 4×4 combines an all-wheel drive’s high utility with the attractive qualities of an estate car that is as elegant as it its practical. Two diesel engines (77kW 1.6 TDI, 110 kW 2.0 TDI) and a petrol engine (132 kW 1.8 TSI) are available to power this all-wheeler. Mileage and emissions figures of the Octavia Combi 4×4 have been improved by an average of 14 per cent compared to the predecessor model.​

ŠKODA is getting ready for a very special motorsport premiere: the Rally of Whangarei in New Zealand (May 17 – 19) will see the ŠKODA MRF team make its debut in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Having received full-fledged factory support, the team will field two crews, ŠKODA´s factory crew Esapekka Lappi/JanneFerm (FIN) and Gaurav Gill/Glen Macneall (India/New Zealand).​

At this year’s GTI Meeting at Wörthersee, ŠKODA will present a total of five sports car models. The highlight will be the world premiere of the concept car ŠKODA Rapid SPORT. Moreover, the Czech manufacturer will show the new ŠKODA Octavia Combi with a sports package, the ŠKODA Citigo Motorsport and the ŠKODA Fabia Motorsport. Also on display will be the successful rally racer ŠKODA Fabia S2000.​

The ŠKODA Yeti has the most satisfied customers in Great Britain. That is the result of a survey by the "Driver Power 2013" of approximately 46.000 readers of the British Trade Journal "Auto Express". Second is the ŠKODA Superb. The ŠKODA Octavia landed on position six. Thus, there are three ŠKODA models under the top six in the survey. A total of 100 models were evaluated, in 10 categories.​​

At this year’s GTI Meeting at Wörthersee, the concept car ŠKODA Rapid SPORT will celebrate its world premiere. With the particularly sporty version of its compact sedan ŠKODA Rapid, the Czech car manufacturer will once again demonstrate the versatility of its model range. The 32nd edition of the legendary Volkswagen tuning event will take place from May 8 to May 11, 2013.​

Third rally, third victory – by winning on the Azores, ŠKODA and Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) claimed the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) season’s highlight event. Simultaneously Kopecký celebrated his maiden gravel victory. However, the victory champagne was hard-earned: Kopecký and ŠKODA needed to master extremely challenging gravel stages, adverse weather conditions and strong opposition to claim victory on the Azores with the Fabia S2000.​

Despite extreme weather conditions and challenging special stages: ŠKODA leads the Rally Azores with driver duo Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler (CZ/CZ) at the two-thirds mark.​