#ExploreŠkoda Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 19 October 2026 – Škoda Auto is expanding its range of Simply Clever features with a comprehensive selection of free 3D-printable accessories on Printables.com. Through Škoda’s profile on the world’s largest platform of its kind, users can download practical accessories such as cupholders and storage boxes free of charge and print them to further enhance the everyday usability of t...

Mladá Boleslav, 8 October 2026 – Škoda Auto will present the Epiq Sportline to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. The debut takes place alongside the all-electric Peaq, giving visitors their first opportunity to take a closer look at Škoda’s expanded all-electric range in one place. The Škoda stand will also feature the Peaq Tour de France ‘Red Car’ and the iconic Škoda 130 RS,...

Mladá Boleslav, 5 October 2026 – Škoda Auto continues to expand its broadest-ever powertrain portfolio: the Octavia becomes the brand’s first model to offer a full hybrid powertrain. It is offered with system outputs of 100 kW and 125 kW. The series-parallel hybrid system also enables all-electric driving without the need to charge the traction battery externally. The new powertrain is available f...

Mladá Boleslav, 21 September – Klaus Zellmer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Škoda Auto, is leaving the company after more than four successful years at the brand’s helm. Since taking office on 1 July 2022, he has steered the Czech car manufacturer through a period of far-reaching transformation, internationalisation and profitable growth. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 16 September 2026 – Škoda Auto is extending its long-standing partnership with the National Theatre, one of the Czech Republic’s foremost cultural institutions. The two organisations have worked together continuously since 1998, and their partnership will now run until at least 2029. The carmaker will continue to support the National Theatre’s activities while also providing mobili...

Mladá Boleslav, 11 September 2026 – Škoda Auto is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the modern Škoda Superb. Since its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 11 September 2001, the model has become synonymous with comfort, generous interior space and advanced technology. Across four generations, the Czech car manufacturer has delivered nearly 1.8 million Superb vehicles to customers worldwide, mak...

Mladá Boleslav, 2. September 2026 – Škoda Auto today announced changes to its Board of Management: Martina Biene, currently Chair and Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Africa, will become Board Member for Sales and Marketing. She succeeds Martin Jahn, who will be appointed Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales in Wolfsburg. S...

Mladá Boleslav, 2 September 2026 – It all began with an idea from two Škoda employees, Marek Jež and Jakub Krs: How far could the new electric seven-seater Škoda Peaq travel on a single charge of its 91 kWh battery? To find out, they set off from Mladá Boleslav for the Netherlands. The series-production Škoda Peaq covered 936 kilometres without recharging. The record attempt was conducted under th...

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...

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-electri...

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...

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 n...

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,...

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 th...

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 at...

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 18,79...

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 b...

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 al...

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...

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 serie...

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 wil...

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 Ch...

Mladá Boleslav, 22 June 2026 – Tomorrow, Škoda Auto will present its new flagship, the all-electric seven-seater Peaq, in Monnetier-Mornex, France. For fans of the brand worldwide, the company will stream the reveal live from 18:25 CEST. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

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...

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 o...