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The Advertiser
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Skoda Favorit: Communist-era hatch reimagined as an affordable EV
The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
a day ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Skoda Favorit: Communist-era hatch reimagined as an affordable EV
The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a 'crossover than a pure hatchback' with a 'higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate 'tech-deck face' for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by 'droop snoot' Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda
7NEWS
a day ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Skoda Favorit: Communist-era hatch reimagined as an affordable EV
The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a 'crossover than a pure hatchback' with a 'higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate 'tech-deck face' for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by 'droop snoot' Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary.
NZ Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
On The Up: 88-year-old and 99-year-old Whangareī couple tie the knot
'I've always been a pretty stick-to-myself guy, I'm an ex-bikie and I don't worry about nothin',' Dennam said. But when he met Felicia, affectionately known as Fae, a companionship grew between the pair. 'I used to help her with a few things in her room and she'd come down to me and visit. 'We'd go for a walk, we'd go and sit and listen to music, or watch a movie,' Dennam said. Facility manager Lesley Middleton said staff often observed the pair sitting together. 'They were always holding hands, having a giggle, or she'd be asleep on his shoulder.' Felicia joked that when she first arrived at the home, she hardly knew 'how many peas made five'. But after Dennam's arrival, things changed. 'I just fell in love with him, and I don't know why. I just thought he was the man of my dreams.' Felicia had been married twice before but this feeling – in her 100th year – was new. 'I've never felt like this before.' The pair spent last Christmas with Felicia's family in Kaitāia. Staff then twigged that more than a friendship had unfolded. Dennam said the conversation about marriage had happened organically. Felicia said: 'He said, 'Would you marry me?' and I said 'Yeah, tomorrow!'' Middleton said it had been all go at Cairnfield House to make the couple's wish happen within a few months. Staff put together a bouquet and Middleton made a wedding cake. They took Felicia wedding dress shopping, where they found the perfect frock for the flower-mad bride-to-be. Then Felicia had her nails painted, makeup and hair done. Meanwhile, Dennam had his beard tended to so he looked swish for his new bride. Felicia's son Roger gave her away. She said her family couldn't have been happier for her. The Northern Advocate asked Felicia what her favourite part of the wedding was. 'Do I have to answer that question?' she said grinning. The pair now live in a couple's bedroom at Cairnfield House. Felicia said because of issues with her sight, gentlemanly Dennam had been helping her dress and put her shoes on. 'I tell you what, no bride has been more looked after,' she laughed. Felicia said they wanted a cat and a dog to finish their family, much to the dismay of Cairnfield House staff. Their twin plush teddies, Bruno and Gracie, would have to do. Dennam said the newlyweds' goal now was to just be happy together, a true reflection of what matters. 'That's what everything is supposed to be about. Love thy neighbour.' As for their tips for those on the lookout for romance later in life? 'Go for it,' Dennam said. 'Just love,' said Felicia, 'That's all you need in life, is love.'
Time Out
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Buenos Aires, drink by drink: 19 cocktails that are trending
Located in the Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta, Felicia Bar combines the charm of art deco with a high-end cocktail proposal. The menu, designed by bartender Mona Gallosi and executed by Agustina Vigo, changes with each season. Felicia's signature cocktail, Hardy, is a reinterpretation of the classic Aperol Spritz, a favorite during after-office hours. It features Pisco, Chandon sparkling wine, raspberry-infused Aperol, pineapple oleo, and soda. Agustina Vigo explains why it remains on the menu: 'The Hardy offers a more sophisticated experience than the traditional Aperol Spritz, with sweet notes of coconut and raspberry, while preserving the freshness of the classic—elevating its flavor to a new level.'
