04/2024

Škoda Mobil<br>April

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  VWITS will initially employ 30 IT professionals in Prague.
  

  New IT hub to deepen cooperation with India
  

  Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (VWITS), the Group‘s IT centre employing more than 2,600 professionals in India, has opened its regional office in Prague‘s AFI City building in cooperation with Škoda Auto. This is another important step on the road to digitalisation and the development of cutting-edge software solutions. The state‑of‑the‑art Czech facility will focus on developing application portfolios and using artificial intelligence, data analytics and technology services. Above all, however, its goal will be to strengthen links with Indian colleagues by enabling work exchanges and internships, among others. “Through this close cooperation, we can build and maintain internal know-how within the VW Group, lessen our dependence on external suppliers for business-critical tasks and, last but not least, reduce IT operating and service costs,” said Hauke Stars, VW Group Board Member for IT. The AFI City building already houses other IT teams of the carmaker, including the SAP Group Competence Centre and the 42 Prague training institute.
  

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  Car for war veterans in Lviv

  In Ukraine, disabled war veterans will receive driving training in a specially modified Octavia car equipped for manual control and fitted with driving school equipment. Škoda Auto, with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic and in cooperation with the Foundation for Ukraine, donated the vehicle to the Centre of Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities in Halyčna. The centre operates in the city of Lviv, in the western part of Ukraine, and operates its own driving school. The vehicle handover took place on 24 February at the Concert for All Decent People, a fundraising evening held at Prague’s Forum Karlín.

  Attractive employer

  Working at Škoda Auto is clearly an attractive prospect for Czech students, as demonstrated by the results of the TOP Employers 2024 study, in which the carmaker secured the top spot in the Automotive and Engineering Industry category. The ranking was based on the votes of 11,416 Czech university students. The carmaker also placed second in the special First Choice category, in which 4,118 high school students cast their votes. They were asked to spontaneously name their ideal employer, and Škoda Auto was the second most preferred.

  eRally Cup on a new platform

  Škoda’s official e-sport series, now in its fourth year, began a new season in March on the official EA Sports WRC World Rally Championship game. The series consists of four sub-tournaments, which will be played consecutively throughout the year. All results count towards the final standings, which will be announced after the last live final round on 15 December. The overall winner will receive a free loan of an Octavia RS.

  Do you have a 3D printer at home? Now you can print Škoda models in 1:72 and 1:24 scale. The carmaker has provided data for printing the Octavia and Enyaq Coupé on the printables.com platform, and more will be coming. The Škoda Storyboard website features the best creations from the competition for the print community.
  

  Simulator already serving patients

  On 20 February, the Klaudián Hospital in Mladá Boleslav started using the Scala simulator that Škoda Auto had donated at the end of last year. Patients who have had hip or knee surgery and people with limited mobility use it to practise getting in and out of the car. This training aids in adapting to everyday life and overcoming driving challenges. The simulator, which has a full interior but no powertrain, is available to patients in inpatient, outpatient and rehabilitation departments.

  More years with the Tour de France

  Škoda Auto has signed new contracts until 2028 with the Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), GFR and Unipublic, which organise cycling races. The partnership covers the Tour de France and its women‘s equivalent, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, as well as 18 other events including the Spanish stage race La Vuelta and the monuments Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Pictured from left: Board Member Martin Jahn, Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift race director Marion Rousse and Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme.

  The Škoda Plus programme saw record growth in sales of certified pre-owned cars last year.
  

  49,248

  Number of cars sold in the Škoda Plus network in 2023.

  15%

  Increase in sales over the previous year.

  Cars sold in the network Škoda Plus by category 

  Year-old cars (up to 18 months old)

  Tried and tested cars (2–5 years old)

  Cars older than 5 years

  Minister of Education visits 42 Prague Institute 

  On 28 February, Minister of Education Mikuláš Bek explored the innovative approach to education of the 42 Prague Institute, which focuses on emerging IT positions roles and is founded by Škoda Auto, its main partner. He visited the institute with Maren Gräf, Board Member for People & Culture, and Jaroslav Povšík, Chairman of the KOVO Trade Union. The institute has seen extraordinary interest, with more than 10,000 applicants last year, almost 40% of whom were women. Around 200 students were selected. The institute is planning further development to accommodate more students. 
  

  Providing targeted support for aspiring young IT talent is crucial for Škoda Auto’s long-term readiness.

  Maren Gräf

  Board Member for People & Culture

  How they see us
  

  Svět motorů magazine 
  

  Superb Combi
  

  Journalists took the fourth generation of the top-of-the-range model on a test drive in Portugal, and they were enthusiastic.
  

  18 March 2024
  

  Modern, well-crafted dashboard

  Sophisticated rotary controls

  Spacious interior and boot

  Wide range of practical accessories

  More agile driving characteristics

  Well-tuned adaptive dampers

  High-quality soundproofing

  Smaller range of engine versions

  Limited equipment configuration options

  Volkswagen-design door handles and fuel cap

  On the network
  

  Strategy is our navigation system
  

  Are you familiar with the updated corporate Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030? For a comprehensive overview, head over to Škoda Space for a detailed introduction to the strategy. A series of videos introduced by the individual Board members will take you through the various chapters. Chairman Klaus Zellmer introduces the first chapter. “Our strategy must ensure that Škoda Auto is resilient in the future so that we continue to stay ahead. That is why I refer to it as our navigation system,” Zellmer explains in the video.
  

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• New Škoda Epiq crossover

  The design study unveils the Škoda Epiq, a small electric city crossover that offers plenty of space for five people, a spacious boot and excellent functionality and practicality – all this at an affordable price of around EUR 25,000. The upcoming model, adopting the Modern Solid design language and with an emphasis on sustainability, aims to appeal to family-oriented and lifestyle customers.

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  Škoda Epiq: New City Crossover 

  The design study introduces one of six planned new electric Škoda cars. It will be a small urban crossover with an estimated price tag of around EUR 25,000, adopting the Modern Solid design language and focusing on sustainability.

  The new Škoda Epiq electric city SUV crossover will offer exactly what customers expect from the Mladá Boleslav brand: plenty of space for five people, a spacious boot and excellent functionality and practicality, including a good range, all at a competitive price of around EUR 25,000. The model aims to appeal to family-oriented and lifestyle customers. It will be produced at the VW Group’s plant in Pamplona, Spain, as part of a joint project by the Brand Group Core comprising the Škoda, Volkswagen and Cupra brands. 

  “The design study of the Škoda Epiq delivers a modern look combined with a great range and user-friendly technologies, maintaining affordability as a key factor,” emphasised Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO.

  The Škoda Epiq is set to make its debut next year and will be one of the six new all-electric models that the carmaker plans to introduce in the coming years. The first reveal, happening later this year, will be the new Elroq compact SUV.

  The Škoda Epiq study embodies all the key attributes of our new Modern Solid design language, blending clever features and practicality with an attractive appearance and our commitment to sustainability.

  Oliver Stefani 

  Head of ED – Škoda Design

  New interpretation of the brand’s traditional features

  This model is based entirely on the Modern Solid design language, blending robustness, functionality and authenticity. The study is characterised by a distinctively shaped bonnet dominated by the Škoda lettering instead of the logo with a winged arrow. The classic front grille is revamped into a glossy black Tech-Deck Face mask that hides elements like the front camera and radar. It is framed by T-shaped LED lights for day mode and turn signals, with the main headlights situated below. The massive front bumper is complemented by a spoiler painted in Unique Dark Chrome.

  The aerodynamically enhanced wheel arches are visually accented with a distinctive bar. The rear of the car boasts a dominant bumper and Škoda lettering in Unique Dark Chrome on the tailgate. The minimalist look of the Škoda Epiq is emphasised by the matte metallic paint in Moon White, with details on the roof rails, wheels and bumpers in Flashy Orange.  

  490 l

  Luggage capacity.

  400 km

  The range of the new electric car will exceed this figure.

  4,1 m

  Model length.

  Functional interior, new technologies  

  The interior of the Škoda Epiq design study is notable for having an open storage compartment with wireless phone charging in the free-standing centre console, alongside characteristic Simply Clever features in the boot, such as practical bag hooks and a hidden compartment under the floor.

  The two-spoke steering wheel with new Škoda lettering offers physical buttons and haptic sliders for functional control while driving and is decorated with elements in Flashy Orange. A new feature is the mobile digital key, which facilitates a wide range of interactions with the customer’s smart device, thereby enhancing the user’s digital experience. The Škoda Epiq also supports bi-directional charging, making the car a mobile electrical storage unit capable of powering the home and other appliances.

  Epic milestone

  Why the name Škoda Epiq? Because this model will mark a new milestone in the Škoda brand’s history, and the name aligns perfectly with the convention for naming Škoda cars: The letter “E” at the beginning stands for purely battery-powered cars, and the “Q” at the end signifies SUVs. The name Škoda Epiq is inspired by the Greek word “epic”, which can be translated not only as “word” or “verse” but also as “story” and “poem”. People associate it with positive attributes, like amazing, great, exceptional and remarkable. 
  

  Media responses
  

  Garáž.cz

  Škoda promises that this urban beauty will hit the market in 2025 with a price tag of EUR 25,000. Currently, you can purchase a Kamiq 1.5 TSI with automatic transmission, offering similar space and performance, for this amount. That’s actually not bad at all, is it?

  Auto-motor-und-sport.de

  With the Škoda Epiq model, the Czech brand presents the counterpart to the previously announced Volkswagen ID.2, although the Czechs are focusing on the rugged look of an SUV in this affordable electric offering. The 4.1-metre Epiq could replace both the Fabia and the Kamiq. The displayed design study is likely to closely match the future production model’s external and internal appearance.

  Autorevue.cz

  The Epiq will be the first production car with a minimalist interior in the Modern Solid concept. Inside, the focus will be on durable, practical and sustainable materials, with stylish touches like ambient lighting that stretches from the doors across the dashboard. The interior’s simplicity is reinforced by the open centre stack (equipped with wireless charging for mobile phones) and the absence of rotary Smart Dials. However, the classic physical buttons for the most basic functions remain.

  Carsguide.com.au

  The study showcases an upcoming all-electric SUV of a city-friendly size that is poised to take on combustion rivals like the Mazda CX-3, Kia Stonic and Toyota Yaris Cross.

  Autosalon.tv

  This car will be based on the MEB-Small platform, so it should use front-wheel drive, unlike the bigger Group EVs. It will be built in Spain, alongside its similarly small Cupra and Volkswagen siblings. It is not entirely clear from the photos, but it will be a really tiny crossover. A length of 4.1 m means this car will be as long as the current Škoda Fabia. However, thanks to the electric platform, the Škoda Epiq should be more spacious. The carmaker promises a five-seater interior and an extra-large boot.

• Škoda’s growth in India

  The Kushaq and Slavia vehicles developed on the MQB-A0-IN platform specifically for the Indian market will be complemented by an affordable all-new compact SUV in the first half of 2025. This move marks the carmaker’s move into a new phase of its strategy in the region. The model, which will also focus on local component sourcing, demonstrates the importance of the Indian market for Škoda Auto.

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  New era for Škoda in India

  The Czech carmaker is set to launch a brand-new compact SUV in the Indian market next year, with its name to be selected through a contest.

  The Kushaq and Slavia cars developed on the MQB-A0-IN platform specifically for the Indian market will be complemented by an affordably priced all-new compact SUV boasting a length of under 4 metres, which is slated for release in the first half of 2025. The model will be the third Škoda vehicle based on this platform.

  The carmaker will thus enter a new era of its strategy in the region, for which it has Group responsibility. This new model demonstrates the importance of the Indian market to Škoda Auto, and the company aims to further its internationalisation strategy with this car. “The Škoda brand is also taking giant strides on the global stage, with 18.5% growth in 2023 over the previous year. India is an important market for our growth, having recently surpassed 100,000 car sales in two years thanks to the locally developed and manufactured Slavia and Kushaq models. The all-new compact SUV will strengthen our position in India and underline the country’s importance to our global plans. Together with the Kushaq and Kodiaq, we will have an even more robust SUV portfolio in India, a key segment that accounts for more than 50% of the market,” said Martin Jahn, Board Member for Sales and Marketing.  

  Like the Kushaq and Slavia, the new compact SUV will focus on local sourcing for the individual parts. “We are systematically expanding our local supply chain to deliver components that meet global standards of quality at competitive prices,” said Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited.

  100,000

  By 2026, Škoda aims to deliver this number of cars annually to its customers in India.

  Media coverage

  The car’s name is still to be confirmed. This is because Škoda Auto has coupled the announcement of its launch with a contest inviting customers and brand enthusiasts on social media to suggest names that start with “K” and end with “Q”. The context drew tens of thousands of participants, generating significant publicity for the upcoming model even before its unveiling. The SUV has already been the subject of more than 1,500 news articles, features and reports across print and online media, as well as on television, reaching hundreds of millions of people in India.

  Petr Janeba, the newly appointed brand director of Škoda Auto India, is also pleased. “With this new model, we’re committed to developing our team on all fronts. And we will do this through innovative approaches and pioneering formats to connect with both new and existing customers. We’ve already started training and workshops for our sales and after-sales network and are continuing our focus on customer satisfaction,” added Janeba.

  The introduction of the new compact SUV is also seen as key step towards Škoda’s goal of becoming the top-selling European car brand in India by 2030, aiming for a 5% market share across all VW Group brands in the region.

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  First containers to Vietnam
  

  Preparations for assembling Škoda cars at the Vietnamese partner TCVH’s plant are well under way. The new Parts Expedition Centre at the Pune plant in India is operational, ready to export the complete (CKD) kits of the Kushaq and Slavia models (read more in the March 2024 issue of Škoda Mobil). The first containers were shipped from there in February, while the first container with 374 sets of parts destined for pre-production in Vietnam has been shipped from Mladá Boleslav and is expected to arrive at Haiphong port by the end of April. Plans include three more containers to be shipped from Mladá Boleslav this year. After the start of series production, up to 200 containers of CKD kits for Kushaq and Slavia cars should be shipped from India every week, with one or two containers per week from Mladá Boleslav.
  

  Another Porsche heads to Malaysia

  For the third consecutive year, the VW Group’s PL – Brand Logistics department has overseen the Porsche Cayenne shipments to Malaysia. The department has now extended its collaboration with Porsche and at the end of February and the beginning of March to include the first shipments of the hybrid Cayenne PHEV model. Both car types are going to Malaysia in containers as part of the MKD medium distribution stage. The partnership is planned until 2030 and is expected to ship a total of up to 9,000 vehicles.

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  International Bird Day

  Are we doing enough to protect certain bird species? 

  Although 1 April is International Bird Day, bird populations are steadily declining. The main reasons for this are the limited availability of small habitats, the conversion of scattered greenery and flowery meadows into farmland, the felling of old trees with cavities and the planting of monoculture crops in fields and tree crops in forests. All of these actions have led to a significant decrease in the insect population in the countryside and, consequently, to the starvation of birds. Entire colonies of small, insect-eating birds are dying out. As a result, the population of birds of prey is declining because they rely heavily on smaller birds for food. 

  Perhaps the most endangered group in the Czech Republic is field birds, whose populations are rapidly declining: Skylarks and wagtails, little owls and crested larks are disappearing. Species that were once quite common in our rural landscape are now critically endangered. In fact, even the “common” sparrow was until recently considered a critically endangered species, and efforts to reintroduce this little mischief‑maker to the wild have been challenging.

  How we help the birds

  Škoda Auto supports bird conservation through various projects and grants, in collaboration with local conservationists. Actions such as the planting of shrubs and groves, the restoration and planting of alleys or the regeneration of pools invariably enriches the sites in question with certain species of insects, which in turn supports bird populations. “I would like to single out two of the rare and declining species in the areas we look after. One of them is the wood lark, which is found in Vrchbělá. It is a highly endangered species that saw a significant decline in the second half of the 20th century. We contribute to the increase in its numbers in this area by regularly mowing the local meadows,” says Milada Vrbová from ČSOP Klenice. In Vrchbělá, they also focus on protecting the nighthawk, which thrives in the same environment.

  ČSOP Klenice, along with volunteers from Škoda Auto employees in the Mladá Boleslav region, also takes care of stork nests. “The number of white storks is decreasing year by year due to extreme weather conditions, during which the fledglings die in the nests,” notes Vrbová. Protecting the nests of certain species is another example of how to increase their populations. A webcam allows the public to observe the annual nesting of a pair of falcons at the ŠKO‑ENERGO heating plant. This year, it was also the first monitored site where a female falcon laid eggs. 

  Regarding birdhouses, their placement in the landscape is also beneficial. For example, the ones constructed by the pupils of the Mladá Boleslav Integrated Secondary School can be found not only on the premises of the school and Dr. Pírek Hospital but also in Štěpánka Park, Radouč Forest Park and the newly created community garden in Jabkenice.

  Number of birds in the Czech Republic

  13%

  About one-seventh of all bird species are considered endangered to some extent.

  60 

  The Czech Republic has this number of specially protected bird species: the osprey, the kingfisher, the buzzard and 57 other species. In addition to these, 29 are endangered.

  33.5%

  This is the decline in bird populations across the Czech agricultural landscape since 1982. During that time, the population of common species decreased by 5.4%, and that of forest species by 14.9%.

  230

  A total of 190 bird species breed in the Czech Republic, and another 40 regularly migrate through the territory. Of these, over 143 species are listed on the Red List of Endangered Animals.

  Source: faktaoklimatu.cz

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  Prevention and safe behaviour
  

  In April, designated as Safety Month, the focus on prevention and employee safety concerning intra-company transport and the operation of handling equipment is emphasised. That is why the PSU – Environmental and Work Protection department has prepared an information campaign on the principles of safe behaviour. The most serious accidents are caused by human error – either pedestrian carelessness or driver inattention. A collision between a pedestrian and handling equipment can have serious consequences, so by behaving responsibly, you are protecting your health. By following the set rules, you prevent unnecessary injuries and contribute to Škoda Auto’s low accident rate.
  

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  Principles of safe walking
  

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  Pay careful attention while walking inside, especially around handling equipment operations.

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  Maintain disciplined and considerate behaviour on pedestrian-designated paths.

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  Use marked pedestrian corridors and pedestrian crossings.

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  Look carefully when crossing the road.

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  Keep to the left on routes without designated pedestrian paths. 

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  Do not enter a pedestrian crossing or a road designated for handling equipment right in front of an oncoming power trolley. 

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  Pay increased attention around power trolleys engaged in material handling or reversing.

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  Signal to the power trolley driver before undertaking non-standard activities in their operating area.

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  Respect the prohibition on entering material handling and logistics areas and do not take shortcuts through halls or areas unrelated to your work. 

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  As a pedestrian, you do not automatically have the right of way at crossings.

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  Follow traffic and safety signs.

• Summary of a successful year

  At the annual press conference on 15 March, the carmaker’s management highlighted the increased deliveries of new cars, the excellent economic results and how Škoda Auto has managed 2023 overall. It has also successfully continued to implement its internationalisation and electrification strategies. The press conference was followed by the traditional MMI management meeting.

  Results
  

  Year of Record-Breaking Revenues 

  Annual press conference: Škoda Auto marked an important year in 2023 as it demonstrated a robust business model through its revenues and successfully continued to pursue its internationalisation and electrification strategies.

  Tom Drechser, Head of GC – Communications, and Board Members Klaus Zellmer, Holger Peters, Martin Jahn, Maren Gräf, Andreas Dick, Johannes Neft and Karsten Schnake.

  At the annual press conference on 15 March, Škoda Auto’s management celebrated both the increase in new car deliveries and the excellent economic results. The carmaker saw nearly a 20% surge in car deliveries to customers over the previous year, totalling 866,800 vehicles. By far the largest increase was recorded by the all-electric Enyaq whose deliveries rose by a remarkable 52.1% year on year.

  Financially, the Škoda Auto Group achieved record revenue of EUR 26.5 billion (nearly CZK 670 billion) in 2023, significantly boosting its operating profit to EUR 1.8 billion (approximately CZK 45 billion) and more than doubling its return on sales to 6.7%. This indicator shows the ratio between the company’s profit after tax and its total revenue.  

  Škoda Auto achieved these results despite a challenging market environment, geopolitical uncertainties, the rising prices of materials and raw materials and declining purchasing power. The carmaker will use this foundation to make further large-scale investments in its future development.  
  

  Outlook for 2024

  Škoda will launch a model campaign by the end of the year, including six new electric cars set to be released in the coming years. The starting point will be the world premiere of the Škoda Elroq compact SUV, the brand’s first electric model in the new Modern Solid design language. It will be followed the next year by the affordable Škoda Epiq urban electric SUV. The carmaker is investing billions of euros in its ongoing transformation towards electromobility in the upcoming years.
  

  Model lines

  The Škoda brand currently has the widest range of models and powertrains in its history. In the past year, it has comprehensively modernised it, introducing revamped Kamiq and Scala compact models, along with new generations of the top-of-the-range Kodiaq and Superb models, including plug-in hybrid variants with over 100 km of electric range. The production of the Superb has shifted from Kvasiny to Bratislava, where it is produced with the Volkswagen Passat, which brings a number of advantages.

  Digitisation

  Seamless software operation and improved functions – both inside and outside the car – are essential for enhancing customer experience and satisfaction. The Holistic User Experience Centre (HUX) enables the carmaker to empathise with its customers and play a key role in the development of digital services for the Škoda brand. With initiatives like Pay to Park and Pay to Fuel, it is constantly striving to simplify customers’ daily lives. Škoda Auto has also announced the introduction of the AI-based ChatGPT chatbot into its Laura voice assistant, thereby pushing the car-using experience further. 

  Internationalisation

  Last year, Škoda Auto took further significant steps to expand its global footprint. It made its debut on the Vietnamese market and assumed strategic responsibilities within the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region, as well as for other brands in the Brand Group Core. In addition, it announced its return to Kazakhstan, where it will offer locally assembled cars.

  Sustainable development

  Škoda Auto’s effort to reduce its environmental impact have been impressive. For example, the company has increased its use of renewable energy sources thanks to solar power plants in Pune, India, and on the roof of its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. In addition, Škoda Auto and ŠKO-ENERGO announced the launch of a project to transition away from coal to 100% biomass energy. Overall in 2023, Škoda Auto reduced the environmental impact of its Czech plants by 56.4% compared with the 2010 baseline across all five monitored categories, including water and energy consumption, CO2 emissions, waste and volatile emissions.

  Škoda Auto Group’s financial results*

  
  

  
  

  2023

  2023

  2022

  2022

  změna

  change
  

  Deliveries to customers
  

  cars

  2023

  866,800

  2022

  731,300

  change

  18.5%

  Sales revenue
  

  EUR million

  2023

  26,536

  2022

  21,026

  change

  26.2%

  Operating profit
  

  EUR million

  2023

  1,773

  2022

  628
  

  change

  182.3%

  Return on sales
  

  %
  

  2023

  6.7

  2022

  3.0
  

  change

  
  

  Investments
  

  EUR million

  2023

  1,913

  2022

  2,009
  

  change

  −4.8%
  

  Net cash flow
  

  EUR million

  2023

  938

  2022

  489
  

  change

  91.8%
  

  * The Škoda Auto Group includes Škoda Auto a.s., Škoda Auto Slovensko s.r.o., Škoda Auto Deutschland GmbH, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. and, until May 2023, OOO Volkswagen Group Rus, whose financial results are included up to that point. In May 2023, the VW Group completed the sale of its assets in OOO Volkswagen Group Rus to OOO Art‑Finance, supported by Russian dealer Avilon. Excluding the extraordinary expenses related to the closure of the Russian operations, the return on sales would have been as high as 7.5%.

• Akce / konference-mmi

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  Successes and Ongoing Challenges

  MMI Conference: The Škoda Auto annual press conference was directly followed by the traditional meeting of the carmaker’s management.

  The conference agenda on 15 March in Bezděčín covered some topics that the carmaker had already shared with the press, including an evaluation of the economic results for 2023, forecasts for this year and the presentation of the new electric urban crossover, the Škoda Epiq. There was also a summary of the strategic themes from the Target Summit and a short greeting by Josef Zmrhal, Vice-Chairman of KOVO Trade Unions. 

  Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO, reiterated points from the annual press conference. In addition to summarising the successful results and milestones, for example in the field of internationalisation, he highlighted future challenges. “The window of opportunity to excel in the automotive transformation for us is now, in the next few years. We are taking the necessary steps now to secure the continuing success of our beloved brand,,” said K. Zellmer. Holger Peters, Board Member for Finance, IT and Legal affairs, expanded on his thoughts from the press conference.

  Strategic objectives

  Roland Villinger, Head of GS – Corporate and product strategy, introduced the Target Summit segment, and the Board Members responsible for the respective areas detailed the individual pillars, emphasising the brand’s focus on Everyday Explorers customers and increasing market share in Europe, growth in India and Southeast Asia, employee competence development, quality, customer experience, sustainability and more.

  Despite a financially successful 2023, Next Level Efficiency+ and the associated Gemeinkostenprogramm remain central to this strategy, aimed at increasing efficiency and savings. In addition to tapping the potential of new markets, this includes maximising revenue through customer-oriented solutions and optimising fixed costs in production and administration. “We will succeed together – as distinct brands with shared resources, competing with brands outside the VW group. On this journey, your role is crucial. Each of you contributes to taking Škoda Auto to the next level,” concluded K. Zellmer.

• Akce / brand-group-core

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  Meeting of 150 top managers
  

  Škoda Auto is part of the Brand Group Core – a group of five high-volume brands within the Volkswagen Group – aimed at achieving joint growth and significantly increasing overall efficiency. The top executives from these brands gathered in the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles showroom in Hanover, filled with iconic motor homes.

  Škoda Auto was represented by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Klaus Zellmer, and other members of the management team, who, joined by around 150 top managers, spent a day and a half of workshop-style discussions focusing on how to reach specific targets by the end of 2024.

  Sharing experiences between the five brands and finding common solutions requires that the people responsible for taking action meet regularly in the same room. At the event in Hanover, not only the senior managers who were present but also other colleagues, regardless of hierarchy, played an important role. In addition, representatives from other VW Group brands, including PowerCo and Cariad, as well as the individual markets, were also invited to participate.  

  Lars Buchwald

  Head of PMO for Brand Group Core

  For example, representatives from high-volume brands discussed approaches to significantly reduce battery costs, how to decrease software complexity across brands while improving quality and how to stabilise and shorten the product design process. They also pointed out the need to optimise the cost structures across all brands, in alignment with the previously defined key business areas called the 6+ Core Drivers. 

  “If we use our existing knowledge in a focused manner and consistently tap into the many possible synergies, we will have a decisive competitive advantage. This meeting has taken us a real step forward – we cannot let up now. We have to do everything we can to quickly implement the measurable actions agreed in our 6+Core Drivers,” summarised Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Volkswagen, who heads the Brand Group Core.

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• Akce / early-bird-breakfast

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  First Early Bird Breakfast this year
  

  Klaus Zellmer and Thomas Schäfer, leaders of the Škoda and Volkswagen Passenger Cars brands, discussed the current industry landscape.
  

  Participants of the November Early Bird Breakfast event at Café Restaurant Václav found the discussion with Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Board Member of the VW Group responsible for Brand Group Core, and Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer to be inspiring. Therefore, the organisers took advantage of his visit to Mladá Boleslav and invited him to the first “Early Bird” meeting this year, which was attended by more than 70 top Škoda Auto managers on 20 March. 

  The looser structure of the Early Bird Breakfast agenda gives participants the opportunity to exchange information, experiences and opinions more openly and spontaneously.

  Unlike the last informal meeting, which mainly focused on the strategic importance of the Brand Group Core for Škoda Auto and the brand’s role within this grouping, this session explored the current situation in the automotive industry and common markets. The frequent changes during the major transformation of the sector present many opportunities, as well as challenges. In the spirit of the breakfast motto, “What if...?”, T . Schäfer, along with K. Zellmer and senior executives, reflected on the sudden challenges that they have to anticipate and manage. Answers were often found in synergies between brands, efficiency programmes or linking competencies, which underpin the foundational values of the Brand Group Core.
  

• Oznámení / vyjednavani

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  The 2024 Collective Bargaining Concluded

  The KOVO Trade Union has negotiated favourable changes with Škoda Auto management for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

  We are pleased to inform you that collective bargaining between Škoda Auto’s management and the KOVO Trade Union has concluded. The parties reached agreements on wage tariffs, budgeted social contributions for 2024 and renewed expired agreements from the Set of agreements and documents, available in the Agreements  of the CA section on Škoda Space. 

  “Motivated and satisfied employees are a priority for Škoda Auto and the KOVO Trade Union. At the same time, we are focused on the company’s future, its ability to compete and safeguarding jobs. We are confident this agreement will benefit all employees, setting the stage for us to continue our company’s successful growth together. Therefore, we’re honoured to announce the following positive changes,” stated Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO, Maren Gräf, Board Member for People & Culture, and Jaroslav Povšík, Chairman of the KOVO Trade Union.

  Compensation
  

  – Wage tariffs, including intermediate levels, will increase by 5% starting 1 April 2024. For the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, the rates for the individual tariff groups apply as indicated in the table. 

  – The variable bonus for the 2023 results is CZK 96,000. In addition, the KOVO Trade Union has secured a one-off payment of CZK 4,000. The total amount will, therefore, be CZK 100,000, which will be paid to employees as part of the April payroll, being received in May’s payslip. 

  – Throughout 2024, an employee with full entitlement will receive an average total of approximately CZK 170,000, combining the guaranteed and variable bonuses with the negotiated one-time payment.

  – The night shift supplement will increase by CZK 10/hour from 1 April 2024, bringing the total increase to CZK 50/hour.

  Benefits and social policy

  Škoda Auto continues to offer its employees unmatched benefits, and maintaining them is a priority despite tax and administrative changes from the government’s consolidation package. In collective bargaining, the KOVO Trade Union agreed on the following benefits for employees.

  – Allocation of 5,000 Cafeteria points for employees in December 2024.

  – The employer’s contribution to the supplementary pension savings will be increased by CZK 100 per month, bringing the total to CZK 1,700 per month starting from 1 April 2024.

  Wage tariffs tables

  Class
  

  Inter stage

  CZK
  

  J

  
  

  36,009
  

   

  I0

  37,227
  

  I

  
  

  38,444
  

   

  H0

  39,738
  

  H

  
  

  41,033
  

   

  G0

  42,465
  

  G

  
  

  43,897
  

   

  F0

  45,490
  

  F

  
  

  47,085
  

   

  E0

  48,899
  

  E

  
  

  50,713
  

   

  D0

  52,739
  

  D

  
  

  54,766
  

   

  C0

  57,061
  

  C

  
  

  59,357
  

   

  B0

  61,967
  

  B

  
  

  64,576
  

   

  A0

  67,552
  

  A

  
  

  70,539
  

  A1

   

  75,642
  

  Notification
  

• Women’s Day at the museum

  The Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav dedicated the last day of February primarily to women, as it hosted the annual Women’s Day event with 391 participants. In addition to health and mental well-being, the themes included safety, self-confidence and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, all under the patronage of Maren Gräf, Board Member for People and Culture.

  The Museum Belonged to Women

  Diversity and Inclusion: Health and mental fitness, but also artificial intelligence. These were some of the themes of the February Women’s Day event.

  Report
  

  On the last day of February, the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav hosted its annual event not only dedicated to women from the carmaker but also welcoming a total of 391 attendees who filled the museum’s large auditorium for Women’s Day. 

  In addition to health and mental well-being, the themes included safety and self-confidence, as well as technological innovations and artificial intelligence, all under the patronage of Maren Gräf, Board Member for People & Culture. She kickstarted the event with a short speech, followed by Jaroslav Povšík, Chairman of the KOVO Trade Union, who shared enriching experiences and memories related to the women he had met throughout his career at the carmaker. 
  

  The atmosphere of the second edition was very inspiring and energetic thanks to the contributions of all the speakers. However, the great audience also contributed to it.
  

  Four inspiring female speakers 

  Janka Chudlíková, a personal and professional development lecturer, coach and mentor, provided a burst of positive energy. Her engaging talk on the topic of personal renewal focused on the importance of working on oneself and how to better recognise one’s own value to oneself and others and, in the process, achieve satisfaction and success in life.

  How to stand up for yourself was Jasmína Houdek’s topic. The modern self-defence instructor and winner of the 2019 Františka Plamínková Award for Feminist of the Year dealt with self-esteem and self-defence against inappropriate behaviour. She imparted several practical skills and insights to the audience. Despite the short time she had for her speech, she conveyed a strong message to those in attendance: “I know that I’m stronger today than I was yesterday. And you will be too; I’ll teach you how.” She even got the whole room to do a Mexican wave at the end of her speech.

  What followed was a calming of emotions and a foray into more academic topics. Anthropologist and artificial intelligence archaeologist Sara Polak linked the humanities with modern technology. In her presentation entitled “Women, Robots and History”, she outlined how technological advances have affected the social structure and position of (not only) women in society throughout history.

  Software engineer, LGBT+ activist and stand-up comedian Lenka Králová provided an unusual but very enjoyable conclusion to the day, which was imbued with kind humour and immediate spontaneity. She was born in a male body and transitioned to her gender identity as a woman at the age of 37, and this was not her first time at a Škoda Auto event. She captivated the whole room with her relaxed attitude.

  Marketplace

  After the lectures, attendees visited the 16 marketplace stations. These stations offered information on a variety of topics, including employee benefits, cancer and cardiovascular disease prevention, artificial intelligence, the Škodaverse and women’s leadership at the carmaker.

  Olena Hryniak

  Head of VTP – Product, Prices & Planning

  I organised one of the first Area F women’s groups on work–life balance and am very interested in the topic of women. After last year’s successful Women’s Day, I wanted to see for myself how great the speakers would be. And they were. I’d been to Jasmína Houdek’s events several times before and knew it would be absolutely riveting. And a standout was the “Stop!” moment in Janka Chudlíková’s performance.

  Daniela Smolová

  Forewoman of Logistics PFK-I/117

  I’d never been to any meeting like this before and wanted to experience it. I’m interested in discussions about the role of women – I’m a forewoman, and perhaps I’m very fortunate to feel at home among the men in my area. I was looking forward to seeing Janka Chudlíková at the event. I’ve been following her daughter, YouTuber Anežka aka Not So Funny Any, since I was young. Both of them are a great inspiration for me.

  Kateřina Tondrová

  Quality Specialist GQG/1 – Customer data analytics

  My main motivation for attending was the performance of Janka Chudlíková, whom I’ve long followed on social media. She helped me a lot during COVID, providing strength and inspiration for personal renewal and a shift in my perspective on life. The bar for the performances was set high, but all of them were complex. I was also impressed by Lenka Králová, who managed to outline her issues in an engaging and deeply human way.

  Watch the video from the event

  

• Téma – fotogalerie

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  The future model will get a completely different look on the front. Instead of the logo, the word Škoda will appear above the new Tech-Deck Face mask.

  The minimalist interior will emphasise durable, practical and sustainable materials.

  The side view of the car showcases a distinctive, high line that accentuates the massive hips and visually separates the glazed upper parts. 

• Ze světa / Udržitelnost – fotogalerie

  Rakesh Saini u vertikální zahrady, která zvyšuje podíl zeleně v areálu Centra pro expedici komponentů.
  

  Centrum pro expedici komponentů bude sloužit pro vývoz CKD sad vozů Kushaq a Slavia k montáži ve Vietnamu.
  

  Do haly přes střechu proniká i denní světlo.
  

  V areálu je 15 % plochy pokryto zelení.

• Akce / OMK Forum 2024 – fotogalerie

  OMK konference byla určená 240 manažerům Škoda Auto.

  Na akce je v rámci tzv. EduSnacků inspirovali pozvaní hosté.

  Cílem eventu byla interakce a vzájemné propojení OMK manažerů v tématech agilita a strategie.

• Na zkušenou – fotogalerie

  Jan Řepa u sochy Mahátmy Gándhího v Gángtóku.
  

  Trh s kořením v Džabalpuru.
  

  Se ženou Evou v paláci v Udajpuru, kde se natáčela bondovka Chobotnička.
  

  U himálajského jezera Panong Tso.
  

• Rozhovor – fotogalerie

  Gary první tři roky financoval projekt Zdravotní klaun z vlastních úspor.

  Roku 2002 získala organizace od automobilky vůz Fabia s polepem od výtvarnice Evy Sýkorové Pekárkové.

  Vedení organizace Zdravotní klaun předal Gary před lety (2013) Kateřině Slámové Kubešové.

• Pravidla soutěže

  Pravidla soutěže ve ŠKODA Mobilu

  1. Pořadatel Soutěže

  Společnost Škoda Auto a.s., se sídlem tř. Václava Klementa 869, Mladá Boleslav II, 293 01 Mladá Boleslav, IČO: 00177041, zapsaná v obchodním rejstříku vedeném Městským soudem v Praze pod sp. zn. B 332 (dále jen „Pořadatel“), pořádá tuto čtenářskou soutěž (dále jen „Soutěž“), jejíž postup a podmínky upravují tato pravidla (dále jen „Pravidla“).

  2. Doba trvání soutěže

  Soutěž probíhá v době od 1. 3. do 28. 3. 2024 (dále jen „Doba soutěže“).

  3. Soutěžící

  Soutěže se může účastnit každý čtenář zaměstnaneckých novin Škoda Mobil, který v Době soutěže vyplní kvíz a své odpovědi zašle na e-mailovou adresu skoda.mobil@skoda-auto.cz (dále jen „Soutěžící“). Soutěžící se zavazuje uvádět v soutěžní registraci pouze pravdivé údaje.

  Soutěžící mladší 18 let se mohou Soutěže zúčastnit pouze se souhlasem svého zákonného zástupce, který je povinen se na žádost Pořadateli prokázat.

  Ze Soutěže jsou vyloučeni zaměstnanci útvaru GKU jako organizátora soutěže a osoby těmto osobám blízké podle § 22 zákona č. 89/2012 Sb., občanský zákoník, ve znění pozdějších předpisů.

  4. Princip Soutěže

  Úkolem soutěžícího je vyluštit šest správných odpovědí v kvízu a správné znění tajenky z křížovky, které Pořadatel zveřejní v tištěné verzi zaměstnaneckých novin Škoda Mobil (vydání 3/2024), nebo v online verzi novin téhož vydání na webové adrese www.skodamobil.cz. Zodpovězením otázek se rozumí odeslání odpovědí na kvízové otázky a správné tajenky na e-mailovou adresu skoda.mobil@skoda-auto.cz. Každý soutěžící může odeslat své odpovědi za Dobu soutěže jen jednou. Ze správných odpovědí budou vylosováni 3 výherci (dále jen „Výherce“).

  5. Výhra v Soutěži

  Výhrou je následující cena:

  3x balíčky reklamních předmětů Škoda.
  

  6. Kontaktování Výherce a podmínky čerpání výhry

  Pořadatel bude Výherce informovat o výhře zejména telefonicky/písemně na kontaktní telefonní číslo / e-mailovou adresu, které Soutěžící uvedl v e-mailu se svými odpověďmi, a to nejpozději do 14 dnů od ukončení Soutěže. S Výhercem se Pořadatel následně dohodne na způsobu předání Výhry. Standardní způsob předání výhry je osobní předání. Podmínkou předání výhry je podpis předávacího protokolu nebo potvrzení o převzetí ze strany Výherce.

  Výhru není možné alternativně vyplatit v hotovosti ani v jiném plnění. Výhra není soudně vymahatelná. Poskytovatelem výhry je Pořadatel. Pořadatel nenese žádnou odpovědnost za jakákoliv rizika a závazky související s užíváním výhry. Pořadatel si rovněž vyhrazuje právo výměny výhry za výhru, která je odpovídající náhradou.

  V případě, že Výherce výhru nepřevezme osobně ve sjednaném termínu, ztrácí na výhru nárok a výhra propadne, aniž by Výherci vznikl nárok na jakoukoliv kompenzaci ze strany Pořadatele.

  7. Pravidla ochrany osobních údajů (v souladu s GDPR 2016/679)

  Vyplněním kvízu i osmisměrky a zasláním odpovědí na výše uvedenou e-mailovou adresu Soutěžící vědomě a dobrovolně souhlasí s Pravidly soutěže (viz tento dokument), což znamená:

  – zařazení do soutěže a příslušné evidence Soutěžících;

  – zasílání informačních e-mailů týkajících se této Soutěže;

  – případné zveřejnění jeho osobních údajů v rozsahu jméno a útvar na výherní listině.

  Osobní údaje budou uchovávány pouze pro potřebu Soutěže a nebudou využívány k marketingovým účelům.

  Osobní údaje se zpracovávají po dobu od jejich poskytnutí v rámci Soutěže až do vyhlášení výsledků Soutěže, maximálně však na 1 rok od jejich poskytnutí. Osobní údaje jsou od Soutěžícího získávány na základě pravdivě vyplněného registračního e‑mailu (e-mail se správnými odpověďmi zaslaný na skoda.mobil@skoda-auto.cz). Osobní údaje Soutěžícího budou zpracovány ve výše uvedeném rozsahu v elektronické databázi správce osobních údajů, popř. zpracovatelem, se kterým správce osobních údajů (Pořadatel) uzavře příslušnou smlouvu.

  Požádá-li Soutěžící o informaci o zpracování svých osobních údajů, je mu správce a případně i zpracovatel povinen tuto informaci bez zbytečného odkladu předat. Každý Soutěžící, který zjistí nebo se domnívá, že správce provádí zpracování jeho osobních údajů, které je v rozporu s ochranou soukromého a osobního života Soutěžícího nebo v rozporu se zákonem, může požádat správce o vysvětlení nebo požadovat, aby správce odstranil takto vzniklý stav. Soutěžící má právo (omezení zpracování, oprava osobních údajů, doplnění nebo likvidace osobních údajů, podání stížnosti) se obracet na správce na: DPoffice@skoda-auto.cz.

  Kontakty:

  Pověřenec pro ochranu osobních údajů ve ŠKODA AUTO: DPO@skoda-auto.cz

  Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů: www.uoou.cz.

  8. Ostatní ustanovení

  Pořadatel neodpovídá za přímé či nepřímé škody v souvislosti s účastí v Soutěži. Nebezpečí škody na výhře přechází na Výherce okamžikem předání výhry Výherci. Pořadatel není odpovědný za jakékoli technické problémy vzniklé při přenosu dat elektronickými prostředky.

  Pořadatel si vyhrazuje právo bez udání důvodu vyloučit Soutěžícího, jehož chování či jednání vykazuje známky nekalého či podvodného jednání. Osoby nesplňující podmínky účasti v Soutěži nebo jednající v rozporu s Pravidly Soutěže nebudou do Soutěže zařazeny. I pokud taková osoba splní některé podmínky pro získání výhry, např. v důsledku nepravdivých informací, které poskytla, nestává se Výhercem a nemá nárok na výhru. Výhra bude v takovém případě předána dalšímu Soutěžícímu v pořadí. Soutěžící bude vyloučen v případě, že Pořadatel zjistí nebo bude mít oprávněné podezření na spáchání podvodného nebo nekalého jednání ze strany některého ze Soutěžících či jiné osoby, která dopomohla danému Soutěžícímu k získání Výhry.

  Pořadatel si vyhrazuje právo i bez uvedení důvodů Dobu soutěže zkrátit, Soutěž přerušit nebo zrušit či změnit její Pravidla, a to i bez udělení výhry a bez poskytnutí náhrad. Pořadatel si rovněž vyhrazuje právo nahradit ohlášenou výhru předmětem podobného typu a odpovídající hodnoty a upravit podmínky předání výhry v případě, že výhra nebude poskytnuta způsobem umožňujícím předání výhry vítězům v souladu s těmito Pravidly.

  Pořadatel má právo konečného rozhodnutí ve všech záležitostech Soutěže včetně rozhodnutí o neudělení výhry v Soutěži a také si vyhrazuje právo konečného posouzení splnění či nesplnění podmínek stanovených pro získání výhry v Soutěži. Výhru nezískají ti Soutěžící, kteří nesplní byť jen okrajově či částečně stanovené podmínky pro získání výhry. Pořadatel tímto nepřebírá vůči Soutěžícím žádné jiné závazky, a tito nemají nárok na jakákoliv jiná plnění ze strany Pořadatele než uvedená v těchto Pravidlech.

  V případě, že dojde ke změnám podmínek a Pravidel Soutěže, bude toto učiněno písemně ve formě aktualizace těchto Pravidel. Aktuální verze těchto Pravidel je v plném znění dostupná na www.skodamobil.cz. Soutěžící nemá právo na náhradu nákladů spojených s účastí v Soutěži, a to ani v případě změny těchto Pravidel.

  Tato Pravidla jsou platná a účinná ode dne 4. 3. 2024.

• Výroba / modernizovana-octavia – fotogalerie

  Vedoucí PF1 Jan Umlauf ukazuje nový vůz Octavia členům představenstva Andreasi Dickovi (Výroba a logistika) a Johannesu Neftovi (Technický vývoj).
  

  Úspěšný náběh modernizovaného modelu Octavia je společným dílem řady odborných týmů. 

  Výroba vozu byla zahájena nejprve v Mladé Boleslavi, později v letošním roce začne i v Kvasinách.

  Modernizovaná Octavia přináší řadu inovací i designových úprav. Nové jsou například přední světlomety. 

  Náběh se týkal jak varianty liftback, tak kombi.

• Akce / Mistři – fotogalerie

  První letošní mistrovská setkání proběhla v Mladé Boleslavi a Kvasinách.

  Mistrové a mistři se dozvěděli, jaké výzvy je čekají na poli elektromobility, ve výrobě i ve vzdělání.

  Členové představenstva Škoda Auto sérii mistrovských setkání každoročně zahajují.

• Výroba / superb-liftback – fotogalerie

  Výroba modelu Superb se s novou generací přesunula do Bratislavy.

  Vzniká tak ve stejném závodě se souběžně vyvíjeným modelem Volkswagen Passat, ten však verzi liftback nenabízí.

  Při zahájení výroby si první vozy Superb liftback čtvrté generace prohlédl i Andreas Dick, člen představenstva za oblast Výroby a logistiky (uprostřed).

• Ze světa / vietnam-malajsie – fotogalerie

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  The Brand Logistics Unit has shipped the first container of preproduction parts kits to Vietnam.
  

  The shipment will travel to the port of Haiphong by sea. 

  But the main part of the parts are heading to Vietnam from Pune, India.

  The first containers have been shipped from there as well.

• Skodovaci – fotogalerie

  Václav Hrubý se věnuje globalringu, v němž musí pes ve stanoveném pořadí plnit dané úkoly.

  Globalring je poměrně mladá disciplína sportovní kynologie.

  Václav si dokonce sám staví tréninkový (závodní) plac, ale bez správného trenéra by se neobešel.

  Václav svého psa Charlieho připravil tak dobře, že loni stali mistry světa v globalringu.

• Motorsport / safari-rally – fotogalerie

  V kategorii WRC2 ovládl keňskou Safari Rally stylem start–cíl Brit Gus Greensmith.

  Oliver Solberg musel stahovat ztrátu po výměně kola a pomalém defektu v úvodu.

  Stíhací jízda mu vynesla druhé místo, zároveň se posunul do průběžného vedení šampionátu WRC2.

  Na třetím místě dojela polská posádka Kajetan Kajetanowicz a Maciej Szczepaniak.

  Do desítky se vešla ještě na šestém místě další polská posádka, Daniel Chwist a Kamil Heller. 

• Jak to chodi  – fotogalerie

  V Kvasinách auta na dalekou cestu připravují. „Jsou opatřeny speciálními ochrannými transportními fóliemi a zajištěny tak, aby nemohlo dojít k jejich poškození,“ přibližuje L. Šrámek.
  

  Poté vozy míří do tzv. přesuvny, což je budova, do které vjíždějí patrové železniční vagony. Na ně přepravované vozy postupně najíždějí a mohou dokonce plnit obě patra vagonu současně. Po naložení čeká vozy dvoudenní cesta vlakem z Kvasin do německého přístavu Bremerhaven.

  Bremerhaven je obří logistický uzel, který dočasně hostí přes 75 tisíc vozů, jež cestují za svými budoucími majiteli. Odsud vozy putují zhruba měsíc zaoceánskou ro-ro lodí do místa překládky v Singapuru. Poté míří menší lodí do destinací ve Vietnamu – přístavů v Ho Či Minově Městě nebo Haifongu.

  Obvyklá velikost jedné zásilky z Kvasin do Vietnamu čítá několik desítek vozů. Ty na loď najíždějí společně s jinými auty určenými pro stejnou destinaci. Na jedné z palub pak stojí v jednom bloku a díky tomu při překládce či vykládce mohou opět společně vyjet.

  Zhruba po 14 dnech a vylodění v jednom ze dvou vietnamských přístavů přebírá vozy Kodiaq a Karoq místní dopravce, aby je převezl k dealerům do autosalonů. Vykládka mnohdy probíhá i v noci.

  U vietnamských dealerů, jako například v autosalonu v Hanoji, končí dlouhá cesta vozů, která začala ve východočeských Kvasinách.

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  I sincerely thank all Škodians as well as our retailers and partners around the world for their continued efforts. They are the ones who have made this possible under demanding circumstances and in a rapidly changing environment.
  

  Klaus Zellmer 

  Škoda Auto CEO

  We achieved great sales numbers in 2023 with the Enyaq securing fourth place among all battery-electric vehicles across Europe. In Germany, our most important single market, it took third place and in our domestic Czech market as well as in Slovakia, it even was the top-selling electric model. 

  Martin Jahn

  Board Member for Sales and Marketing

  Our economic results impressively proves: Our Next Level Efficiency+ program is working, and the measures taken are having the desired effect. From this position of strength, we are continuing to invest significant amounts in our ongoing transformation towards e-mobility and digitalisation despite market fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties.

  Holger Peters

  Board Member for Finance, IT and Legal affairs

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  1. místo – Kvasiny, Montáž vozů ML1 – Dovytížení robota na montáž těsnění operací Válečkování dodatkového těsnění.
  

  Cena zaměstnanců – Mladá Boleslav, Montáž baterií PHEV – Optimalizace montáže E-boxu pomocí úpravy programu šroubových spojů a instalací kamerové kontroly.
  

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  Automobilka prezentovala roadstery, polokabriolety, tudory, ale i skříňovou dodávku.
  

  Stánek značky Škoda nabízel pestrou paletu vozů i ukázku výstavního šasi (podvozku).
  

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  Studie VISION 7S představuje sedmimístné elektrické SUV s řadou neotřelých řešení.

  V říjnu vyrazil částečně funkční model vozu nejprve do Anglie, k vidění byl v Londýně u Tower Bridge a následně si ho na vlastní kůži vyzkoušeli novináři v Peterborough.

  Následovala také novinářská prezentace studie ve španělském přímořském letovisku Marbella.

  Kola mají průměr 22" a aerodynamické ráfky jsou téměř zcela uzavřené.

  Studie vozu VISION 7S zaujme jak celkovým vzhledem, tak řadou netradičních detailů.

  Interiéru dominuje velká otočná obrazovka s úhlopříčkou 14,6".

  Při ukázce vozu řada novinářů oceňovala jednoduché mechanické ovládání některých základních funkcí.

  Spíše designérskou libůstkou studie je oválný volant. Že by v běžných řadových vozech nahradil klasické kulaté totiž není příliš pravděpodobné.

  Co by to bylo za vůz ŠKODA bez Simply Clever prvků? V případě vozu VISION 7S jde například o magnetické úchyty na mobilní telefon.

  Studie vozu zdůrazňuje přístup ŠKODA AUTO k udržitelnosti. Podlaha a zavazadlový prostor jsou tak celé vyrobeny z materiálu z recyklovaných pneumatik.

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• Vzdělávání / rekonstrukce-v10 – fotogalerie

  Modernizované zázemí nabízí větší kapacitu nezbytnou pro získávání dovedností zejména v oblasti e‑mobility, diagnostiky a digitalizace.

  Škoda Academy patří se svými inovativními koncepty výuky mezi nejmodernější instituce svého druhu v České republice.

  Nové zázemí SOUs nabídne i inovativní dílny Azubi Car…

  … zde se budou žáci a žákyně učit na reálných projektech.

  Při slavnostním otevření budovy V10 sloužil jako ukázkový žákovský vůz ten poslední Škoda Roadiaq.

  Během exkurze si hosté mohli prohlédnout moderní vybavení dílen…

  … kdy je celým zázemím provázel ředitel SOUs Martin Slabihoudek.

  Slavnostního otevření se vedle Maren Gräf, členky představenstva za oblast Lidé a kultura, účastnil i Karsten Schnake, člen představenstva za oblast Nákupu, a pochopitelně celý tým Škoda Academy.

• Reportáž / WomanDay – fotogalerie

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  Four interesting guests brought positive energy to the Škoda Museum auditorium...

  ... including Jana Chudlíková, Jasmína Houdek and Lenka Králová.

  The event was under the auspices of Maren Gräf, Board Member for People & Culture.

  Sara Polak, who spoke about the connection between history and modern technology, 

  was accompanied on stage by a Škoda Enyaq Respectline car.

  The VX department had an avatar of Laurin at the event, who used artificial intelligence to communicate with attendees.

  The KOVO Trade Union also had a stand at the Marketplace.

  The SG unit's booth focused on prevention was very well attended.

• Motorsport / fabia-rs-rally2 – fotogalerie

  Na vylepšení aerodynamických vlastností soutěžního speciálu pracují vývojáři ve špičkovém aerodynamickém tunelu kolegů z koncernu VW.

  Nové tlumiče zkoušel tým Škoda Motorsport na šotolinových cestách v Portugalsku.

  Za volantem speciálu Fabia RS Rally2 tam usedl jezdec Erik Cais.

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