Skoda CEO seeks to calm fears about potential push downmarket

Next year Skoda will launch an electric crossover based on the Vision IV concept (pictured) presented at the Geneva auto show in March. Two further EVs that were planned are now being review by VW Group.

October 19, 2019 08:16 AM

Skoda has sought to reassure its employees after reports suggested that its owner, Volkswagen Group, is considering repositioning the brand downward to compete with low-cost marques such as Renault's Dacia.

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