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VW Singapore plots Skoda comeback Volkswagen-owned Czech brand Skoda is making a comeback, yet again. But this time, it is parent group Volkswagen which will do its own importing and retailing here. Volkswagen Group Singapore - the manufacturer-owned importer and retailer of Volkswagen vehicles here - has registered a new company for this purpose. According to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, Skoda Centre Singapore was registered last month and will be operating out of 247 Alexandra Road, which is the same address as the VW showroom. The Straits Times understands renovations are being carried out at the facility and that Skoda Centre Singapore will start operations in the first quarter of next year. Volkswagen Group Singapore was not available for comment, but it is understood that a meaningful price differential will be in place to re-launch the Czech brand here. Previously, Skoda cars - which are based on Volkswagens - were the same price or even costlier than equivalent VW models. In other markets, Skodas are cheaper. The brand was last represented by Harvest Automobiles, part of businessman Peter Kwee's now dormant motor group of companies. Harvest Automobiles went bust in 2013 - the third Skoda agency to have failed in Singapore. The Straits Times understands Vertex Automobiles, the dealer for Chinese automobile brand Chery that is owned by egg trader Lian Fong, had made a pitch for the Skoda franchise. But it has since landed Seat, a Spanish brand also owned by Volkswagen Group. Skoda had also been courting Trans Eurokars, a multi-franchise group owned by businessman Karsono Kwee. Among its brands are Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Mini and Mazda. The best year for the Skoda brand here was 2010, when it sold 105 cars. That is less than 4 per cent of Volkswagen sales last year. Will the brand have better success under Volkswagen? Nanyang Business School's Adjunct Associate Professor Zafar Momin, previously an automotive expert with the Boston Consulting Group, said: "Skoda may be able to make a comeback in Singapore if priced and promoted properly. It needs to be very competitive with its Korean competitors in terms of pricing, as it could provide solid, competitive products targeted at value segments of the markets. "With VW Singapore now doing it themselves, it has a better chance than before. Having said that, I wonder what "comeback" really means in a small crowded Singapore car market which has small volumes for many non-mainstream brands. Would it really be worth the effort and to what extent would it cannibalise VW products?" When contacted back in 2014 - when Harvest Automobiles relinquished the business - Volkswagen Group Singapore said it had no plans to take over the Skoda retail business here. It has, however, taken over the maintenance and warranty of Skodas here. There are about 400 Skoda cars in Singapore today. As a onwer of both Skoda and VW model, I can attest that Skoda is indeed better, in almost every aspect, than VW. I can wait to welcome it back to Singapore!! Here are some interesting models in current Skoda lineup, that I hope can be made available to local motorist when sales start next year. Superb Superb Combi Kodiaq
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@AriesGoat hey bro. Any latest news for the VRS estate launch? Saw the 2 mk4 red sedan and estate on a trailer last week.
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Anyone seen the news on the fabia vRS 2000 concept car recently unveilled??? Really a looker. Check out new car.net website http://www.newcarnet.co.uk/Skoda_news.html...hlightws=Skoda#
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[extract] The once ailing Czech automaker is turning out to be a solid investment for the Volkswagen Group as the Czech automaker is breaking one sales record after the other. This is a case whereby a Cantonese would describe as
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[extract] Skoda Motorsport swept the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) clean by winning both the Manufacturers
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where can we replace back bumper for Fabia other than CA? CA's quoting $1000+++ for the replacement. rgds
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2 new skoda cars launched, the skoda yeti 1.2 tsi and the skoda fabia 1.2 tsi Of more interest to me is the fabia 1.2 tsi, at 73,800 is this the cheapest car available now that has volkswagen 1.2 tsi engine and 7 speed dsg???
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Hello!!!! was wondering if there is any fellow skoda fabia 1.2TSI owner out there?? By the way anyone know where im able to get accessories for my car?
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Taken from Sgcarmart. The Fabia RS+ and Octavia RS+ were among the cars that Skoda displayed at the W
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Hi, have 1 piece of K&N filter for Fabia to give away. Any1 interested, pls sms me at 90227372. Tks
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Got this from an italian site, and translated the below with WorldLingo. Looks like a soop up Fabia, called Brisk Fabia (probably from it's Rally heritage) it beats the look of the new UK made Honda Civi-Type R, love this look. But running 0-100km seems a little far fetch even with a 2.0TFSI engine, but that is what the site says, bad translation though but you roughly get what they are talking about. Here is the original link, http://www.autoblog.it/post/8419/dalla-bri...00-cavalli#more
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hi dear Skoddies Found this interesting link (plus video) of a "sweet" Fabia. See the video and you will understand. :-) http://www.uberreview.com/2007/05/skoda-fa...-sweet-car.htm/ bless tashi
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Guys taken off Top Gear... What's interesting is the 170BHP 1.4TSI engine that they MAY put into the car..... April 2, 2007 Cash Czech Skoda has just released prices for its new Fabia, and they're as keen as a pot of especially fiery Dijon. The second generation of Skoda's supermini is due to debut in the UK on May 17 with prices ranging from
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This Skoda Fabia concept S2000(Rally version) sure looks great if it applies to the 2007 Fabia and make it really sporty looking.
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Hi all, Chanced upon a new Fabia which was smashed by falling trees in the Alps. Nevertheless, the passenger cell remains intact with minimal signs of intrusion. I cannot imagine the result if it is a Japanese compact saloon.
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Premiering at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2007, coming to showrooms early 2008 - The new Skoda Fabia. An uncanny resemblance to the Suzuki Swift. It's that roofline lah.
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http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/...new-skoda-fabia
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Found the pics for the face lifted Fabia, looking good too. Sorry but I was not able to locate the specs for it either.
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Hi Bros, Anyone know where to get the Fabia styling kits? My friend is driving a Fabia 1.4 (M), black and like to install the bodykit. What about AutoVox? I was told AutoVox is quite X. Any advice? Cheers. Rgs.
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i wonder is smart 2 get a fabia over a polo, after all the omv is higher, techincally the same, but poorer equip. n it oso cheaper
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HI everybody, Shawrac the Fabia Combi is back to gather all fabia owner to list out all their Mod and problems, cos i alway seeing all talking on the Octv & Superb. This is to bring the Fabia up to be the Hit topics again!!! So Fabia Fan, let bring out wat we have and also share some of our problem which me too is facing!!!!
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SPyshot of next Fabia Staion in wagon form http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/66221/ne...re_to_hide.html
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Fifth place for Jan Kopecky on Rally de Espana is Czech star
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