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November 2005

Škoda Ranked #2 on BBC Top Gear Survey

November 2, 2005

The BBC Top Gear Survey 05 is out and the Czech car manufacturer Škoda should be proud. In the UK satisfaction survey of over 76,000 Top Gear viewers and readers, Škoda was the second highest ranked manufacturer, tucked nicely between Lexus and Honda. On the overall list of cars, they had three listed in the [...]

New High-Speed Train to Olomouc

November 1, 2005

Starting on December 11, a new high-speed Pendolino train will begin service from Prague to Olomouc (and on to Ostrava). The trip will take under 2 1/2 hours, which is 45 minutes less than the current typical Prague-Olomouc travel time. The train will leave from the Prague Holešovice station with the only stop along the [...]

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