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Skoda keeps old Octavias for the east; New generation will be sold in Czech and western markets.(News)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe, December, 2003 by Frink, Lyle

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Byline: Lyle Frink

Skoda will continue producing the current Octavia until at least 2005 - more than a year after the next-generation Octavia goes on sale.

The new model will go to western European and Czech markets while the older Octavia will be sold primarily in eastern Europe, said a source within Skoda.

"There still is a big interest in it," he said. "It's a very well-liked model."

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Automotive Industry

Skoda keeps old Octavias for the east; New generation will be sold in Czech and western markets.(News)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe, December, 2003 by Frink, Lyle

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