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Czech-automaker Skoda to reveal MissionL at Frankfurt auto show

Škoda today released pictures and information on the MissionL concept, which will be revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show, which runs September 13 to 25.

The MissionL concept is a compact five-door that will be marketed throughout Europe, Russia, and China. The market in India will have its own version of the car, Skoda said in a press release.

With production plans for the MissionL, the Czech Republic-carmaker will increase its sales to 1.5 million vehicles by 2018. Škoda makes seven other models and lists a dozen concepts that are in the works.

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CNET Roadside Assistance 021: Where we're old enough to drink! (podcast)

This is episode 21 of CNET Roadside Assistance for Thursday, the 14th of July 2011, the show were the Car Tech guys take a moment to field your questions and listen to your comments. We tackle a Skoda question, Antuan's love affair with a 1st Generation Miata, mounting your Droid X, and debate who likes the convertible Nissan Murano.

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Skoda flagship to get VW's premium nav system

"Have you heard about the new 16-valve Skoda...it's got eight valves in the engine and eight in the radio." The old ones, as they say, are the oldest--and how times have changed since Skoda was the laughing stock of the auto world. The Czech carmaker, which is part of Volkswagen group, has announced that its flagship Superb sedan (that's its name--we'll have to reserve judgment until we see its official unveiling at this year's Geneva auto show) will come with VW's latest hard-drive-based touch-screen navigation system.

The RNS 510 system, which includes … Read more