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  • Thursday · 37 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Octavia turns 30: Three decades of a brand icon

    Mladá Boleslav, 27 August 2026 – Škoda Auto is marking the 30th anniversary of the modern-generation Octavia, which entered production on 3 September 1996. Since then, the model has played a central role in the development of the Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker following its integration into the Volkswagen Group, combining quality and practicality with proven Volkswagen Group technology. Today, the fourth generation of this best-selling model is produced in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Kostanay, Kazakhstan. Almost 7.9 million units have been produced over the past three decades. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • Tuesday · 51 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Auto supports UCI Mountain Bike World Championships as official partner for second year running

    Mladá Boleslav, 25 August 2026 – For the second consecutive year, Škoda Auto is an official partner of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, taking place at the Italian mountain resort of Val di Sole from 26 to 30 August. More than 800 riders from over 50 countries will compete for 17 UCI World Championship titles across five disciplines. Škoda Auto is showcasing its full range of all-electric models – the Peaq, Epiq, Enyaq and Elroq – along the courses and in the fan zones. The car manufacturer has also designed the ‘hot seat’ for the current downhill leader. The popular Enyaq mobile café will also be on site. Additionally, Škoda Auto is running competitions with attractive prizes for mountain bike fans on its WeLoveCycling.com platform. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • August 20 · 38 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda receives Red Dot Award for its Vision App concept

    Mladá Boleslav, 20 August 2026 – Škoda has been named a winner in the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for its vision of a future mobile user experience. The concept explores how Škoda’s digital ecosystem could evolve in the coming years, building on today’s MyŠkoda app to provide new levels of personalisation, contextual relevance and seamless integration throughout the user journey. With this latest accolade, Škoda Auto has now won a total of 21 Red Dot Design Awards across all categories. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • August 18 · 1 min

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Auto unveils updated Slavia in India

    Mladá Boleslav/Mumbai, 18 August 2026 – Škoda Auto has unveiled the updated Slavia. Based on the locally developed MQB-A0-IN platform and produced in India, it ranks among the best-selling saloons in its segment, with nearly 80,000 units sold to date. The update introduces several firsts for the segment, a refined design, new powertrain options and additional comfort features. Highlights include new LED headlamps and redesigned LED taillamps, an eight-speed automatic transmission for the 1.0 TSI engine and a Rear Seat Massage function. Alongside the Kylaq and Kushaq SUVs, the Slavia forms part of Škoda Auto’s localised ‘made in India, for India’ model portfolio. Beyond its domestic market, the Slavia is also exported to growth markets including Vietnam, the Middle East and Africa, underlining the role of India as a second strong pillar for Škoda Auto outside Europe and its importance to the company’s internationalisation strategy. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • August 17 · 34 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Simply Clever for summer: smart Škoda features that make every trip easier

    Mladá Boleslav, 17 August 2026 – Summer holidays, weekend trips and outdoor activities often call for extra storage space, charging options and practical everyday solutions. Škoda’s brand-defining Simply Clever features provide a wide range of useful functions across the model range, reflecting the brand’s customer-centric approach. The portfolio continues to expand as electric mobility develops, with new additions including Vehicle-to-Load, Camp Mode and wellbeing functions for the all-new Škoda Peaq. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • August 10 · 49 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Lorena Wiebes receives Škoda Design trophy after winning Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift points classification

    Mladá Boleslav, 10 August 2026 – The fifth Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift concluded yesterday with the finish of Stage 9 in Nice, France. Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering claimed overall victory, while another Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes won the points classification. She received a green crystal trophy created by Škoda Design and presented by Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Chief Development Officer. As the Official Main Partner since the inaugural event in 2022, the car manufacturer supplied a fleet of 75 electrified Superb iV and Enyaq vehicles and sponsored the green jersey. While the new all-electric Peaq served as the ‘Red Car’ for Race Director Marion Rousse, Škoda’s second all-new, all-electric model, the Škoda Epiq, featured prominently in the publicity caravan. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • August 6 · 53 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Auto launches production of the new Peaq in Mladá Boleslav

    Mladá Boleslav, 6 August 2026 – Škoda Auto has launched series production of the all-new Škoda Peaq at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The new model is built on the same production line as the fully electric Elroq and Enyaq and the combustion-engine Octavia. This flexibility enables highly efficient production and allows the company to respond quickly to changing customer demand. The Peaq has attracted strong interest since its market launch in June; by the end of July, the carmaker had received almost 8,500 orders. In its top specification, the Peaq is equipped with the largest traction battery ever installed in a Škoda vehicle. With a gross capacity of 91 kWh, it offers a range of over 640 kilometres. Škoda Auto also produces the advanced battery systems for the Peaq at its new assembly plant in Mladá Boleslav. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • July 30 · 1 min

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Auto supports Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift as Official Main Partner for the fifth year

    Mladá Boleslav, 30 July 2026 – Škoda Auto is supporting the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift as the Official Main Partner for the fifth consecutive year. The prestigious race takes place from 1 to 9 August, following a record-breaking 1,175 km route from Lausanne, Switzerland, to Nice, France. A field of 154 riders from 22 teams will compete across nine stages, with a total elevation gain of 18,795 m – also a new record. Škoda Auto is providing the organisers with a fleet of 75 vehicles, mainly comprising Superb iV plug-in hybrid and all-electric Enyaq models. Race Director Marion Rousse will oversee the event from the new all-electric Peaq, which will serve as the ‘Red Car’, while another new model, the all-electric Epiq SUV crossover, will feature prominently in the Tour’s publicity caravan. The brand also sponsors the green jersey, and Škoda Design has created the green trophy awarded to the winner of the points classification. One of the race favourites, Katarzyna ‘Kasia’ Niewiadoma-Phinney, will provide first-hand reports for the Škoda WeLoveCycling platform. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • July 27 · 59 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Tadej Pogačar, winner of the 113th Tour de France, receives crystal trophy created by Škoda Design

    Mladá Boleslav, 27 July 2026 – The 113th Tour de France, the world’s most famous road cycling race, concluded yesterday with its traditional final stage on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, where overall winner, Slovenian Tadej Pogačar, claimed his 5th Tour victory. Škoda Auto has supported the event as its Official Main Partner since 2004. This year, Škoda Design created new trophies inspired by the brand’s Modern Solid design language. Klaus Zellmer, Chairman of the Board of Škoda Auto, presented the green trophy to Dane Mads Pedersen, winner of the points classification. The car manufacturer also supplied the organisers with 225 electrified vehicles, including the Škoda Peaq and Superb iV, which served as the two ‘Red Cars’ used by Race Director Christian Prudhomme. Škoda Auto’s partnership with race organiser A.S.O. will continue until 2028. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • July 24 · 1 min

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Auto achieves strong financial results, record EV deliveries and second place in Europe in H1 2026

    Mladá Boleslav, 24 July 2026 – Škoda Auto confirmed its strong position in the global market in the first half of 2026, delivering 555,700 vehicles to customers worldwide, up 9.1% year on year. In Europe (EU27+4), the carmaker remained the second-best-selling brand, retaining the position it held after the first quarter. Driven by growing customer demand for electric vehicles, deliveries of the all-electric Elroq and Enyaq rose 48.3% year on year to 108,200 vehicles. These results make Škoda the fourth-best-selling BEV brand in Europe. Plug-in hybrid deliveries also increased 11.8% to 24,100 vehicles. As a result, more than one in four Škoda customers in Europe chose an electrified vehicle. The recently introduced all-electric Epiq and Peaq double Škoda’s electric portfolio and offer further growth potential, with more than 30,000 orders received across the two models. Škoda Auto’s revenue rose 6.3% to €16.0 billion, operating profit increased 6.3% to €1.4 billion, return on sales remained at a very solid 8.5%, and net cash flow rose 14.3% to €1.7 billion. These results were supported by higher sales volumes, strict cost discipline and the effective use of synergies within the Volkswagen Group and Brand Group Core. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • July 16 · 50 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Production milestone: Škoda Auto builds its one-millionth Karoq

    Mladá Boleslav, 16 July 2026 – Škoda Auto has built its millionth Karoq at the Kvasiny plant. The milestone vehicle is a Karoq 1.5 TSI 110 kW in Graphite Grey. Since its debut in 2017, the Karoq has proved popular with customers and earned recognition from industry experts, including a Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. With its spacious interior, extensive standard equipment and choice of front- or all-wheel drive, the Karoq offers a high degree of versatility and everyday practicality. It is built at the Kvasiny plant, which also produces the Octavia and Kodiaq and has an annual production capacity of more than 300,000 vehicles. The model’s successor is set to be unveiled at the turn of 2027 and 2028. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • July 15 · 38 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Camp Mode in the MyŠkoda app: comfortable overnight stays in electric vehicles

    Mladá Boleslav, 14 July 2026 – Škoda Auto is introducing Camp Mode in the MyŠkoda app, allowing customers to use their electric vehicle as a comfortable base for overnight stays and longer breaks. By automatically maintaining the selected cabin temperature, including overnight, Camp Mode offers greater flexibility when travelling. The feature will be available across all Škoda electric model series, including the Epiq, Elroq, Enyaq and Peaq, provided that Škoda Connect services are active, regardless of the vehicle generation or software version. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • July 10 · 33 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Preparations begin for the 11th Škoda Student Car, celebrating 100 years of vocational education

    Mladá Boleslav, 10 June 2026 – Students at the Škoda Vocational School have begun preparations for the eleventh Škoda Student Car. Following the presentation of the Škoda L&K 130, which commemorated 130 years of Škoda Auto, the upcoming Student Car will pay tribute to 100 years of vocational education at Škoda Auto. Unlike previous editions, it is being developed over a two-year period and will be unveiled at the end of the 2026/2027 academic year. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • July 2 · 56 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Auto marks 23 years as Tour de France main partner; new Škoda Peaq to serve as ‘Red Car’

    Mladá Boleslav, 2 July 2026 – The 113th Tour de France gets under way on Saturday with the Grand Départ in Barcelona, Spain. Škoda Auto is the main partner of the world’s most famous cycling race for the 23rd consecutive year and will present its two new all-electric models to the public for the first time: the Škoda Epiq and the new flagship Škoda Peaq. The Peaq SUV will serve as Race Director Christian Prudhomme’s ‘Red Car’ on 12 of the 21 stages. For the remaining stages, he will use a Superb iV plug-in hybrid as his mobile command centre. Škoda Auto will provide the organisers with up to 225 vehicles, continue its long-standing sponsorship of the green jersey and supply trophies for the winners of the individual classifications. This year’s trophies feature a new design inspired by Škoda’s Modern Solid design language. The carmaker is also the main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for the fifth time and supports major mountain bike and gravel cycling events. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • June 18 · 32 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda offers a first glimpse of the interior concept of its electric seven-seater Peaq

    Mladá Boleslav, 18. June 2026 – Škoda Auto has unveiled interior design sketches of its all-new electric seven-seater flagship, the Škoda Peaq. The illustrations show a cabin that combines generous space and clean architecture and provides a lounge-like atmosphere shaped by comfortable materials and an intuitive user interface. The world premiere will take place in Monnetier-Mornex, France, on 23 June 2026 at 18:25. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • June 17 · 28 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Auto appoints world-renowned road cyclist Chris Froome as Brand Cycling Ambassador

    Mladá Boleslav, 17 June 2026 – Škoda Auto has appointed Chris Froome, one of the world’s most successful road cyclists, as an international Brand Cycling Ambassador. The renowned rider will take part in a range of Škoda cycling activities, including those around the upcoming Tour de France. He will make his first appearance in his new role at the world premiere of the all-new electric Škoda Peaq on 23 June. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • June 15 · 36 sec

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Peaq: Comprehensive testing in extreme conditions

    Mladá Boleslav, 15 June 2026 – The Škoda Peaq, the Czech car manufacturer’s new flagship model, will celebrate its world premiere on 23 June. During its development, the electric SUV, which is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ platform, underwent extensive testing. Prototypes covered more than 1.5 million kilometres across a wide range of climate zones and conditions on three continents. The demanding real-world testing was complemented by virtual development methods. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • June 10 · 1 min

    #ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda launches production of the new Epiq in Pamplona, Spain

    Mladá Boleslav, 8 June 2026 – Series production of Škoda’s new all-electric entry model, the Epiq, has begun at the Volkswagen Navarra plant in Pamplona, Spain. As part of the Electric Urban Car Family from the Volkswagen Brand Group Core (BGC), this marks an important step in strengthening synergies within the BGC: all four models from CUPRA, Volkswagen and Škoda will be produced at plants in Spain. After the current-generation Superb, the new Epiq is the second model in Škoda’s present European portfolio to be built outside Škoda Auto’s Czech plants, and the first Škoda model ever to be produced in Spain. This allows Škoda Auto to retain its own production capacity for other high-demand models. As a strategic cornerstone, the Epiq brings electric mobility to the dynamic entry-level segment and gives customers even greater freedom of choice. It is the brand’s first car built on the new MEB+ platform and its first model to fully embody the Modern Solid design language. Alongside the Peaq, the Epiq will play a key role in doubling the brand’s electric portfolio this year. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

  • June 10 · 1 min

    #ExploreŠkoda News: 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship: Roman Josi wins Most Valuable Player trophy created by Škoda Design

    Mladá Boleslav, 1 June 2026 – The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship concluded with yesterday’s thrilling gold medal game in Zurich, where Finland claimed the title with a 1:0 overtime win over Switzerland. During the closing ceremony, Maren Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People & Culture, presented the Most Valuable Player award to Switzerland’s defender Roman Josi. Since 2018, the trophy has been created by the Škoda Design team, who has once again incorporated elements of the car manufacturer’s Modern Solid design language. Holger Peters, Škoda Auto Board Member for Finance, IT & Legal Affairs, also took part in the ceremony, presenting the bronze medals to the tournament’s third-placed team Norway. The Czech car manufacturer has been the Official Main Sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for 33 consecutive years, making this the longest-running main sponsorship of any sporting world championship. This year, Škoda staged the world premiere of the all-new, all-electric Epiq compact SUV crossover during the tournament. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

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