#ExploreŠkoda Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 13 August 2024 – Škoda Auto served as the official partner to the Prague Pride Festival for the third consecutive year. Through this partnership, the Czech carmaker emphasises its commitment to respect, acceptance, equity, diversity and mutual understanding. As in previous years, Škoda employees also took part in the Pride Parade – the highlight of the Festival – including members...

Mladá Boleslav, 8 August 2024 – Škoda Auto is the official main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for the third consecutive year. From 12 to 18 August, 154 riders in 22 teams will embark on a 950 km route across eight stages through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Škoda Auto is providing the organisers with 70 electric and plug-in hybrid Škoda vehicles. Race Director Marion Rous...

Painting car bodies is a highly sophisticated process that is continuously evolving. One of the most advanced paint shops in Europe is situated in Mladá Boleslav. What sets it apart? How does the painting process unfold? Which stage is the most challenging? Pavel Saska, Paint Shops Process Planning Coordinator at Škoda Auto, provides the answers.

Mladá Boleslav, 2 August 2024 – Škoda Auto achieved solid sales and financial results in the first six months of 2024, proving its resilience and flexibility amid a challenging market environment. The key financial figures underscore the brand’s strong position: sales revenue of €13.652 billion remains comparable to H1 2023 (-0.7%); operating profit rose to €1.149 billion (2023: +26.1%); return on...

Škoda Auto's portfolio has expanded with the all-electric model Elroq. This attractive new compact SUV stands out with its new design language Modern Solid, spaciousness, and agility. Elroq is ideal for both city driving and beyond. We discussed its design, advanced technologies and assistance systems with Elroq Project Manager Radek Špic.

Mladá Boleslav/Nice, 22 July 2024 - A camouflaged Škoda Elroq, the brand’s latest all-electric model to be unveiled this autumn, joined the final-stage time trial of this year's 111th edition of the Tour de France to accompany the riders. The overall winner, Tadej Pogačar, received the popular crystal glass trophy created by Škoda Design, and Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer presented a green cry...

Mladá Boleslav, 10 July 2024 – Top ratings for the all-new models Škoda Kodiaq and Superb: Both models have achieved the maximum five stars in the independent Euro NCAP crash safety reference test. The Škoda Kodiaq achieved 84% of the total maximum points, while the Škoda Superb achieved 87% of the total maximum points. This result continues the string of top ratings for the Czech carmaker, even u...

Mladá Boleslav, 10 July 2024 – Škoda Motorsport has now sold 100 vehicles of its latest rally model, the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. The 100th vehicle was handed over to Romanian driver Andrei Gîrtofan, the front runner of the Romanian championship, during a small ceremony held at the team’s head office in Mladá Boleslav. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 4 June 2024 – Motorsport has been part of Škoda’s DNA for more than 120 years. This heritage is traditionally reflected in the Škoda RS range. And the new Škoda Octavia RS is no exception, as Oliver Solberg confirms. The young rally driver from Sweden took the sportiest Octavia model for an extensive test drive. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 28 June 2024 – The bright yellow, all-electric Škoda Enyaq, which covered more than 33,000 kilometres on a challenging expedition across Africa, has become part of the Škoda Museum’s collection. By embarking on their adventurous journey, Dutch explorers Renske Cox and Maarten van Pel hoped to inspire a shift towards more sustainable travel. After withstanding thousands of kilometre...

What are the key pillars for digital transformation at Škoda Auto? What role does AI play in car manufacturing? Or what trends are emerging in electric vehicle production? We also discussed sustainable manufacturing and future outlooks. We talked about all this with Mr. Andreas Dick, Member of the Board for Production and Logistics at Škoda Auto.

Mladá Boleslav, 27 June 2024 – Škoda Auto marks its 21st consecutive year as the official main partner of the Tour de France. The 111th iteration of the world’s most famous cycling race begins on 29 June with the Grand Départ in Florence, Italy. For the first time, the event will not finish in Paris this year, due to the Olympic Games starting in the French capital just a few days later. On most s...

Mladá Boleslav, 26 June 2024 – The functionality of Škoda’s voice assistant Laura has been significantly expanded thanks to the integration of Chat Pro from technology partner Cerence Inc.. Alongside previously available sources of information, the Chat Pro function is now directly connected to the advanced AI tool ChatGPT to answer questions beyond the scope of Laura’s original knowledge. The fea...

How long does it take to develop lights for one model? What is the most technologically challenging aspect of the whole process? How are Scala and Kamiq different from other models? What does the headlight testing process look like? Or what are the trends? All of this is answered by Front Lighting Development Engineer at Škoda Auto Vilém Holeček.

Mladá Boleslav, 11 June 2024 – Effective from 3 June 2024, Chan Park has assumed the role of Head of Interior Design at Škoda Auto. The alumnus of the Royal College of Art joins the Czech carmaker with a wealth of experience from several major automotive brands. In the future, the interior of Škoda’s production and concept vehicles will bear his signature. In addition to a minimalist design approa...

Mladá Boleslav, 3 June 2024 – Škoda Auto has taken part in European Diversity Month for the fourth consecutive year. This initiative, promoted by the European Commission each May, underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in both the workplace and society generally, especially in light of evolving work environments and the need to protect employee rights. Under the motto ‘Škoda Auto –...

Mladá Boleslav, 30 May 2024 – Škoda Auto has inaugurated new facilities for the Emissions Centre and a brand-new Simulation Centre in Mladá Boleslav. Following investments of almost €22 million, the laboratory will bolster the car manufacturer’s in-house development capabilities within the Technical Development department. The state-of-the-art technologies allow for the precise and accurate simula...

Mladá Boleslav, 27 May 2024 – The Czech Republic has won the home IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, which took place from 10 to 26 May. In a closely contested final, the Czechs won 2:0 against Switzerland in the capital of Prague yesterday and became only the fifth nation ever to win the tournament on their home ice. The final was attended by 17,413 fans at the sold-out arena. Škoda Auto Board M...

The dynamic presentation of The new Škoda Octavia took us to Southern Moravia. We thoroughly discussed the brand's bestseller from A to Z, with a particular emphasis on connectivity, which has noticeably advanced. Insights were provided by František Budinský, Škoda Connect Specialist, and Michal Polma, Product Marketing Specialist - Škoda Octavia.

Mladá Boleslav, 22 May 2024 – To mark the International Day for Biological Diversity, Škoda Auto is presenting its measures and projects aimed at promoting biodiversity around the world as part of its GreenFuture strategy. The carmaker’s goal is to minimise the environmental footprint of its business activities along the entire value chain. Moreover, Škoda continues to drive sustainable growth and...

Mladá Boleslav, 22 May 2024 – Škoda Auto has released the first official silhouette images of the all-new Elroq. The fully electric compact SUV is Škoda’s first production model to adopt the Modern Solid design language. The minimalist exterior combines robustness, functionality and authenticity, while conveying a sense of safety and strength. The world premiere of the Škoda Elroq in autumn 2024 m...

The flagship of Škoda's car portfolio with combustion engines is arriving with a new generation. Featuring the latest Matrix LED headlights and a new generation of adaptive DCC+ chassis and the latest generation of plug-in hybrid drive. We discussed all of this with product expert Superb, Jana Eliášová, and product manager Superb, Jiří Kučera. 

Mladá Boleslav, 7 May 2024 – Škoda Auto is the official main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for the 31st time. The car manufacturer will also serve as the official mobility provider for the event, taking place in the Czech Republic from 10 to 26 May, and will supply a fleet of 45 vehicles. This will include the new generations of the Kodiaq and the Superb Combi, as well as the a...

Mladá Boleslav, 2 May 2024 – With the new Enyaq RS Race concept study, Škoda Auto is exploring new sustainability possibilities in motorsports while further enhancing the brand’s emotional appeal. Raising Škoda’s motorsport DNA to the next level, the Enyaq RS Race features an aggressive design highlighted by a massive rear wing. This concept offers insights into how motorsport technology can help...

Mladá Boleslav, 2 May 2024 – Škoda Auto has begun 2024 with solid financial and sales results. Demand for the Czech car manufacturer’s models remains high: in the first three months of the year, Škoda Auto delivered 220,500 vehicles worldwide (+5.2%), while the order books continue to show promise. The return on sales (RoS) remains robust at 8.1%. Net cash flow reached €457 million (+10.7%). In th...