Portable jump-packs are essentially a high-capacity battery in a carrying case, sprouting short positive and negative battery cables with heavy-duty clamps. The big difference between a standard ...

You probably keep jumper cables in your vehicle so you can solicit a jump if your car battery dies or offer a jump to a ...

The most common reasons for a dead battery are cold weather, age and leaving the lights on overnight. If a jump-start revives ...

Skoda has confirmed that its Fabia and Scala small cars and the Kamiq baby ... 100 kilometres [62 miles], it’s worth recharging the battery; with less than 50km [31 miles] people were debating ...

The Skoda Scala is a real achievement for the Czech company. It rides extremely well, especially on SE spec’s 16-inch alloy wheels, yet it’s still precise and good to drive. What will matter ...

But really, the main reason is the upgraded 9.2-inch infotainment display with a glass cover and sat-nav. The price jump to Skoda Scala SE L is considerable, and we think most buyers will be happy ...

Skoda’s retired nameplate list has grown to three in its 14 years in Australia under Volkswagen: Roomster, Yeti and – most recently – Rapid. Three interesting, offbeat sales losers. Replacing the ...

But in 2019 Skoda introduced the Scala – a true rival for the likes of the Vauxhall Astra and, most importantly, the all-conquering Ford Focus. Prioritising affordability and usability, it’s been a ...

Comprising the urban-friendly Skoda Scala hatchback, the sleek and ultra-versatile Skoda Octavia hatchback and estate, the highly adaptable Skoda Karoq SUV and the fully electric Skoda Enyaq SUV ...

Don't discount the Skoda Scala on the basis that it's inexpensive. It ticks many of the boxes that some more expensive family cars fail to, with its supple ride, decent handling, good infotainment ...

In this company, the Skoda Scala hatchback is in danger of blending ... an electric motor and a 13kWh battery. It produces 201bhp, and the Leon can drive for up to 38 miles on electric power.