Škoda Auto launches production of new engine

The Czech-based, German-owned car manufacturer Škoda Auto started producing a new, low-volume engine in its plant in Mladá Boleslav, a company spokesman said on Wednesday. The 1.2 litre, 1.2-litre, 77 kW engine is going to be fitted to Škoda, Audi, Volkswagen and Seat cars. Vehicles with the new unit will be marked TSI.