SWEDISH furnishing giant IKEA is now offering its company drivers the choice of two manufacturers.

The company's dual badge scheme for its 60 drivers offers a choice of Skoda alongside the original option of Ford. It has also just awarded SkodaAuto with a contract to supply its 40 pool cars across the UK.

IKEA administration manager Nick Banting said: 'The Skoda Octavia offers IKEA a quality vehicle that is good value for money – a concept which is very much in line with IKEA's philosophy.'