Old-generation Octavia goes to Russia

After being assembled in Vrchlabi, Czech Republic, many Skoda Octavia Tours are sent about 60km to Mlada Boleslav where they are partially disassembled to be shipped as a kit for re-assembly in eastern Europe.

LF

By:

Lyle Frink

October 01, 2007 05:00 AM

PRAGUE -- Skoda is expanding the range of cars it will assemble in Russia to include the first-generation Octavia.

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