#ExploreŠkoda Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 29 August 2025 – Škoda Auto is an official partner of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships for the first time this year. The flagship multi-discipline mountain bike event runs from 30 August to 14 September across seven venues in the Swiss canton of Valais. Over the two weeks, a total of 27 UCI World Championship titles will be awarded. Škoda Auto is supplying the organising t...

Mladá Boleslav, August 25, 2025 – Škoda Auto releases a teaser video showcasing the first interior details of the Vision O design study. It offers a glimpse into the future of Škoda’s new interior design concept, emphasising a harmonious and customer-focused layout – based on the next generation of Škoda’s Modern Solid design language. The interior and its materials will focus on circular economy...

Mladá Boleslav, 14 August 2025 – Škoda Auto reveals the first exterior video of the Vision O design study, unveiling details of development of the Modern Solid design language. A glance at the sleekly styled rear of the estate model underlines the clear focus on aerodynamics. With the Vision O concept, Škoda Auto reinforces its leadership in the European estate segment and boldly sets a new course...

Mladá Boleslav, August 5, 2025 – Škoda Auto took part in the 15th Prague Pride Festival (28 July–4 August) for the fourth consecutive year and, for the first time, served as the event’s main partner. More than 100 employees – along with members of the Škoda Proud employee group – joined workshops and the main parade. Colleagues from partner organisations 42 Prague, Digiteq Automotive and Škoda Aut...

Mladá Boleslav, 4 August 2025 – This year, Škoda Auto again served as the official main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the largest women’s cycling event. In addition to the year-round vehicle fleet provided to the organiser A.S.O., the Czech carmaker supplied a fleet of 32 electrified Enyaq and Superb iV vehicles. Also, Škoda Design created the green crystal trophy for the winner...

Mladá Boleslav, 31 July 2025 – Škoda reveals first details of the Vision O concept car due to premiere in Munich in early September. The study will give an outlook on the brand’s future in the estate segment and is marking an evolution of the Modern Solid design language. At the same time, the Vision O is reflecting Škoda’s 130-year tradition and underlines the company’s commitment to sustainable...

Mladá Boleslav, 28 July 2025 – The 112th staging of the Tour de France concluded yesterday on the Champs-Élysées, with Škoda Auto serving as the event’s main partner since 2004. Once again, Škoda Design created the trophies for the overall winner, Tadej Pogačar, the points and mountain classification winners, and the best young rider. Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer presented the green crystal trophy...

Mladá Boleslav, 28 July 2025 – In the first half of 2025, Škoda Auto delivered 509,400 vehicles to customers worldwide, representing year-on-year growth of 13.6%. The strong sales are also reflected in the company’s financial results: revenue rose to €15.070 bn (+10.4%), operating profit reached €1.285 bn (+11.8%) and net cash flow stood at €1.443 bn (+2.5%). The return on sales remained robust at...

Mladá Boleslav, 25 July 2025 – For the fourth consecutive year, Škoda Auto is the official main partner of the world’s most prestigious women’s cycling race, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. From 26 July to 3 August, a total of 154 riders in 22 teams will set off on a route that is longer and more demanding than ever: 1,165 kilometres across nine stages, traversing France from Brittany in the...

Mladá Boleslav, 7 July 2025 – Seventy-five years ago, Škoda lined up for the first time at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Škoda Sport racing special. This unique car, meticulously restored to its original condition, has since made several return appearances on the renowned circuit as part of the prestigious Le Mans Classic for historic sports cars. This year, as Škoda celebrates its 13...

Mladá Boleslav, 4 July 2025 – The 112th Tour de France, the world’s most famous stage race, gets underway tomorrow, and Škoda Auto is once again joining as the main partner – its 22nd year in this role. The carmaker is providing up to 225 support vehicles for the organisers, all of which are either fully electric or plug-in hybrid models. Among them will be two ‘Red Cars’ – the new Škoda Enyaq and...

Mladá Boleslav, 30 June 2025 – Sales of the locally produced Škoda Kushaq have now launched in Vietnam. Škoda is leveraging synergies with India, from where it imports completely knocked-down (CKD) kits for assembly. Alongside the Kushaq, Škoda’s line-up in Vietnam also includes the Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs imported from Europe. In the coming months, local production and sales will be extended to inc...

Mladá Boleslav, 25 June 2025 – Škoda Auto has taken another significant step toward future-proofing its main plant in Mladá Boleslav by laying the foundation stone for an advanced paint shop. Scheduled to open in 2029, the facility will have a daily capacity of up to 1,600 bodies. Combined with existing facilities, the total daily painting capacity at the Mladá Boleslav plant will reach 2,600 bodi...

Mladá Boleslav, 25 June 2025 – 120 years ago, factory rider Václav Vondřich claimed victory on a Laurin & Klement CCR motorcycle in the challenging Coupe Internationale des Motocyclettes race, the unofficial world championship held in Dourdan. This marked the pinnacle for motorcycles from Mladá Boleslav in international racing, as Laurin & Klement launched the production of automobiles in...

What do influencers love about EVs? Peace, power, and practicality. The Škoda Elroq wins over journalists, audiences, and female juries alike. Emotion and reason speak for electromobility - the thoughts of Matthias Speicher and Tereza Tobiášová in the latest edition of #ExploreŠkoda podcast. 

Mladá Boleslav, 11 June 2025 – Next week, 28 students from the Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational School of Engineering will unveil the tenth Škoda Student Car, named the Škoda L&K 130. The designation of this one-off vehicle reflects Škoda Auto’s 130-year heritage, as does its striking colour scheme. The combination of red, gold and black pays tribute to the original Laurin & Klement logo us...

Mladá Boleslav, 3 June 2025 – For the fifth year running, Škoda Auto took part in European Diversity Month – an initiative by the European Commission to highlight the value and importance of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, both in the workplace and across society as a whole. This year’s activities centred around the theme ‘Your bubble is one of many. Get to know others’, encouraging...

Mladá Boleslav, 29 May 2025 – Fifty-five years ago, a local importer in Karachi, Pakistan, began producing the Škoda Skopak. The pick-up, based on the Škoda Octavia Combi, was developed specifically for the needs of the local market. The technical design was led by Josef Velebný, who drew on his experience with the Trekka, a model created for New Zealand. Production of the Skopak halted prematurel...

Mladá Boleslav, 26 May 2025 – The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship came to a close yesterday with the United States national team defeating the Swiss team 1:0 in the final, held in Stockholm. Immediately after the game, Maren Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People and Culture, presented the Most Valuable Player trophy to the Swiss goalkeeper Leonardo Genoni. Škoda Design, which has been respon...

Mladá Boleslav, 15 May 2025 – For the next two seasons, Škoda Auto will serve as an Official Partner to the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and the UCI Gravel World Championships, both organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). These two high-profile events feature a variety of formats for both men and women. Mountain bike has a long-standing tradition, a large fan base, and Olymp...

Mladá Boleslav, 14 May 2025 – The five millionth Škoda Fabia recently rolled off the production line in Mladá Boleslav. Since 1999, this affordable entry-level model – alongside the Octavia – has marked a key milestone in the modern history of the Škoda brand. The first-generation Fabia was built on a completely new Volkswagen Group platform and stood out as one of the most spacious cars in its cl...

Mladá Boleslav, 12 May 2025 – Škoda Auto is entering the 130th year of its rich history. Opening of an extensive exhibition at the Škoda Museum brings the company’s major milestones and many fascinating stories to life. The exhibition features dozens of cars, a selection of the company’s first motorcycles and bicycles, and an interactive map charting the development of the main plant. It also high...

Mladá Boleslav, 7 May 2025 – Škoda Auto is marking its 32nd year as the official main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The Czech automaker will be celebrating the occasion by unveiling the new Škoda Enyaq RS family – the brand’s sportiest electric model to date – alongside the Elroq RS. Ahead of the digital world premiere on Škoda’s YouTube channel , the carmaker has released a t...

Mladá Boleslav, 7 May 2025 – Škoda Auto is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a limited series of 130 Laurin & Klement wristwatches created by Czech watchmaker Prokop & Brož. These exclusive watches are inspired by the rare and historically significant Laurin & Klement BSC model, a sports car from 1908 that represents the pinnacle of early automotive engineering. The wristwatch edi...

Mladá Boleslav, 5 May 2025 – Škoda Auto presents the Elroq Respectline, a concept with distinctive exterior and interior design that was created to highlight Škoda’s core values such as mutual respect, diversity and inclusion. Making its premiere during European Diversity Month, the car also aims to draw attention to the importance of protecting human rights and equitable and fair treatment of eve...