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Car tested: Skoda Laura DSG AT Elegance Test Started at – 20958 km Test Concluded at – 22433 km Kms Done: 1475.1 Mileage – 12.31 Kmpl 14.86 Kmpl (Best) 9.67 Kmpl (Worst) Fuel Consumed – 121.3 ltrs Fuel Cost – Rs 5,580/- Major Repair – None Service Cost – None during the test The Laura [...]

Skoda has quietly changed the variant nomenclature of the Laura. The company has now four variants on offer for the Laura, which start with the base Active, followed by the Ambition, Elegance and the top of the line L&K. The reason for the change in the variant name system could have been triggered at Volkswagen’s [...]

Car tested: 2011 Skoda Laura 2.0 TDi AT Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 19,01,889/- Skoda has been known to produce bullet proof cars in India which are reliable and can almost substitute for a tank sans the guns and bombs. The story started in November 2001 when Skoda introduced the Octavia in the Indian market. A [...]

Skoda has launched the Laura R S in India, priced at Rs. 15,19,906/- (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). The Laura R S features Alcantara leather seats with lateral support and an R S emblem, steel sports pedals, 3-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel, 16″ Draconis alloy wheels bolted on 205/55/16 tyres, rear spoiler, chrome dual exhaust, xenon curve projector [...]

Skoda Auto has officially confirmed the launch of the Laura R S for the 31st of August, 2011. However the Laura RS will not be powered by the 2.0L TSI petrol engine which produces 200PS of power. Instead it will use the same engine as the Laura 1.8 TSI. The Laura R S will thus [...]

When Skoda launched the new Octavia in India, it did not want to discontinue the old Octavia. Just like most automakers were exploiting this opportunity, so did Skoda and position the new Octavia as a premium by naming it Laura. The old Octavia continued to sell and Skoda made all the hay it could, while [...]

Skoda had showcased the Laura RS at the 2010 Auto Expo and finally have decided to put it on sale in September. But hold your horses as its not going to be more than a cosmetic makeover. As you know, petrol now costs close to Rs. 70 kmpl. Thus the company has decided to keep [...]

Skoda Auto has launched a stripped down variant of the Laura. The new base petrol, known as the Laura TSi Classic won’t feature fog lamps, rear parking sensors, automatic climate control, leather wrapped steering wheel, gear and brake lever, lumbar support adjustment, front center arm rest, rear AC vents and storage compartment under the front [...]

With stricter emission norms going into effect from fools day, Skoda will no longer be able to sell their cars equipped with old school Pump Duse (PD) technology. Thus the Czech manufacturer will launch the Laura and Superb with a 2.0 liter, 139bhp common rail diesel engine. The diesel Laura will now be available only [...]

Skoda India is sponsoring the Lakme Fashion Week Spring Summer 2010 where the latest trends in style and design make their debut. The much awaited event celebrating its 10th year, which attracts not only the fashion conscious but also the glitterati from bollywood and the social circuit, will feature the New Skoda Laura as the [...]