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Fuel wars: Diesel or Petrol?So Parkers took two similar, popular cars – one petrol and one diesel Ford Mondeo – and calculated how much they would cost to run over five years. We took road...28 Jul 2008 -
BMW 3-Series: Our new arrivalThe BMW 3-Series is one of the most popular choices for budding executives as company transport – it’s also a status symbol for those seeking entry into prestige saloons. But...23 Jul 2008 -
Skoda Octavia vRS: Almost the endIt’s amazing how quickly six months can pass – it barely seems any time at all since I was picking up the keys to our shiny new vRS. Incredibly that was almost 12,000 miles...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Wear and TearThe great thing about the Living With It section is that not only are we able to assess a car in terms of driving, practicality and comfort – but we’re also able to report on its longer term...23 Jul 2008 -
Skoda Octavia vRS: Audio systemThere are only a handful of new cars on sale that don’t come with a CD stereo as standard. That’s hardly a surprise of course – and many manufacturers have now gone one...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Size mattersThe Octavia is a difficult car to pigeonhole. In terms of price and equipment levels it competes strongly with hatchbacks such as the Ford Focus and Honda Civic. But when it comes to size...23 Jul 2008 -
Skoda Octavia vRS: Folding seatsA few weeks ago I offered to take a friend of mine to a cycle race – with an added extra. Not only did I have to transport him, but also his...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Understated styleThe saying goes that respect is earned. If that’s the case then the Octavia vRS is certainly doing very well, because lately I’ve noticed that it’s getting plenty of stares from...23 Jul 2008 -
Skoda Octavia vRS: Roomy bootIn my last report I touched on the practicality of the Octavia but it’s really one of the Skoda’s main strengths – and one which I’ve tested further. After a recent frenzy of...23 Jul 2008 -
Skoda Octavia vRS: Performance and paceI’ve lived with the Octavia vRS for three months now it’s already covered more than 9,000 pleasureable miles – happily all problem-free. In my updates I’ve focussed on the Octavia’s strengths –...23 Jul 2008 -
Skoda Octavia vRS: Changing gearI’ve covered almost 1500 miles in the Skoda now and as I’ve run it in, the vRS has become more and more enjoyable to drive. I’m still resisting the urge to...23 Jul 2008 -
Skoda Octavia vRS: First impressionsI’ve been really looking forward to the arrival of the Octavia vRS since we ordered it six weeks ago. I opted for the solid Corrida Red paintwork which (along with the white and...23 Jul 2008