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Škoda sold 866,800 cars in 2023

Last year, Škoda announced the arrival of a refreshed edition of its C-segment model, the Octavia, which was the most popular car in the Czech manufacturer’s fleet last year. In 2023, Škoda achieved sales growth of 18.5% with almost 900,000 cars delivered worldwide, which is an exceptional result for a brand from the VW Group.

In 2023, Škoda achieved the highest sales in its largest market, Europe, with 712,000 units, which is 23.9% more than in 2022. When it comes to individual markets, the most cars were sold in Germany (157,800 units), followed by the domestic Czech market with 87,800 units and the UK market with 70,300. delivered cars.

The most popular Škoda model is still the Octavia, which attracts an increasing number of customers every year. In 2023, the demand for this car increased by 36% to 191,900 units sold, which is 22.1% of the total number of cars sold (866,800) of this Czech manufacturer.

When it comes to the rest of Škoda’s fleet, the highest demand was for SUV models Kamiq, which was delivered in 116,500 units, and Kodiaq, with 105,900 deliveries. Demand also increased for Skoda’s Enyaq electric car, which recorded a growth of 52.1% compared to 2022, with 81,700 units delivered.

Škoda is taking big steps to expand its business to other markets around the world, and in September last year it expanded its presence in the Vietnamese market. It was strategically important for the company to enter the market of the ASEAN region.

Source: Škoda

Auctions

1965 Porsche 356SC cabriolet is up for auction

In 1964, Porsche introduced the last revision of the 356, the Porsche 356C, with the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. It was produced until 1965 and one example, the 1965 Porsche 356SC cabriolet is for sale.

The Porsche 356SC is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four with twin Solex carburetors and 95 hp (71 kW). The engine is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on chrome-finished 15″ ventilated steel wheels wrapped in 165/85 Nexen SB-802 tires.

This example was purchased new and is finished in Light Ivory. It is equipped with a black convertible soft top, tan boot cover, left rearview mirror, rocker-panel moldings, gold Porsche SC badging, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and extended exhaust outlets, and four-wheel disc brakes. The car is said to have been repainted in the 1990s.

Inside, the low-back bucket seats are upholstered in tan leather that covers the door panels and rear jump seats. There are also beige squareweave carpets covered with black and tan coco-style mats, lap belts and a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 28,547 miles (total mileage is unknown).

The car comes with previous registration documents, partial service records, tools, an owner’s manual, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

The auction ends on January 23 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $57,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1965 Porsche 356SC cabriolet is up for auction
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Praga Bohema is a limited edition hypercar

The Czech company Praga has started production of the Bohema hypercar, and the company claims that the car offers more than what its customers expect. Only 89 examples will be produced at a price of 1.36 million euros (approximately $1.5 million).

After extensive testing and hours of driving on the Nurburgring, Red Bull Ring and Spa-Francorchamps, the car is ready to give its owners adrenaline-pumping fun. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine, taken from the Nissan GT-R, with 700 hp (522 kW) and 535 lb-ft (725 Nm) of torque. Weighing just under 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) the car can reach a top speed of 197 mph (317 km/h). The engine is paired with a Hewland 6-speed sequential manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

“This is an important moment for Praga in our 117-year history. We closely monitor every stage of the production process to ensure that the Bohema production model meets and even exceeds our customers’ expectations,” said company head Tomas Kasparek.

The car is made of carbon components, and thanks to openings and wings, the car can create about 900 kg of downforce at 250 km/h (160 mph). It sits on 18″ and 19″ wheels wrapped in 245/40 ZR18 97Y front and 305/30 ZR19 102Y rear Pirelli Trofeo R tires.

Source: Praga

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Praga Bohema is a limited edition hypercar