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This many Škoda Octavia cars have been produced so far.
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Iconic Škoda Octavia Celebrates 30 Years on the Market
The first modern Octavia rolled off the production line on 3 September 1996. Since then, it has been a key part of the Czech car manufacturer's portfolio. The fourth generation of this bestseller is currently rolling off the production lines in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Kostanay in Kazakhstan. Development of the model began a year after the carmaker became part of the Group, at the same time as a new production plant was being built in Mladá Boleslav, which increased production capacity from 90,000 to 350,000 cars a year. The first generation of the car was initially produced only as a liftback; this was followed in 1998 by the highly successful estate version, and in later years an all-wheel-drive version and the sporty RS were added. Some variants of the first generation were produced until 2010, even though the second-generation Octavia had already been unveiled in 2004. Škoda Auto has been producing the fourth generation since 2019 and gave it a facelift two years ago. Even after three decades, the Octavia remains the carmaker's best-selling model and a popular choice among both business and private customers. This is also demonstrated by the Škoda on the Road section in the online version of Škoda Mobil.
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Green:Code Enters a New Phase
Škoda Auto and Etnetera Group have confirmed their long-term commitment to the development of Green:Code by signing a new joint venture agreement for an indefinite period. This builds on five years of successful cooperation, during which the long-term strategic partner has grown: its team now has 200 IT experts, is involved in more than 50 projects, and represents one of the pillars of the Škoda Auto IT strategy in software development and digital transformation. The company's key areas of activity include internal competence in mobile applications and ecosystems, data-focused development and B2X web platforms.
Škoda View Makes Finding Reports Easier
Are you wasting time searching for the right report across different systems? With the Škoda View app, this problem is a thing of the past. It offers a clear catalogue that brings together reports from across the carmaker, allowing you to find the data you need quickly and easily. The developers are gradually rolling out the app and expanding the catalogue to include further reports. If you would like to add a report, please contact Petr Hlavnička from the GSP-4 – Portfolio, Cycleplan & Integrated Planning Department, or Michal Závodník from the GSX – Customer & Digital Transformation Department.
The carmaker has received so many prestigious Red Dot Award design prizes across various categories. Most recently, its vision of the future mobile ecosystem scored a hit.
The award-winning solution builds on the current MyŠkoda app and shows how future digital services can be even more tailored to individual users' needs, respond better to specific situations, and smoothly accompany them throughout the entire period of car ownership.
Key elements of the concept include Laura, a digital assistant using artificial intelligence, which provides proactive support and allows users to control services and get information through natural conversation.
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The Enyaq Is the Most Sought-After Used Electric Car
According to a survey of the used car market, the Škoda Enyaq is the most sought-after used electric car. Customers looking for a second-hand electric car search for the Enyaq more often than any other model.
One in ten Czech buyers looking for a young used car now chooses an electric one. This was shown by an analysis of the Czech used car market, carried out exclusively for iDNES.cz by the Carvago platform. The most sought-after model is the Enyaq, with an average price of CZK 763,011, an average age of 3.29 years and average mileage of 65,601 km. Customers are drawn to its generous family space, mature driving characteristics and solid real-world range.
iDnes.cz, 31 Aug 2026
The Škoda Elroq Beats the Competition
A comparison test by Auto Bild magazine pits the Škoda Elroq 85 Selection against the BYD Atto 3 Evo. The Elroq is praised for its more precise handling, smoother suspension, better-tuned assistance systems and stronger braking performance, while also offering a somewhat better real-world range and a more practical interior. Overall, the Škoda car wins the comparison with 616 out of 800 points, earning a rating of 1.4 from Auto Bild, while the BYD scored 578 points and a rating of 1.9.
Auto Bild, 27 August 2026
Collection Helps Children Ahead of the Start of School
In cooperation with the carmaker, the KOVO Trade Union and the town of Mladá Boleslav, the fifth year of the Ošatník charity collection was ceremonially launched on 25 August. It focuses on school supplies and school bags for children from disadvantaged families. Donors' interest in this event is growing every year. While around 80 school bags were donated when the initiative began in 2022, last year the number exceeded 250. The launch of the collection was attended by Maren Gräf, Board Member for People & Culture, and Jaroslav Povšík, Chairman of the Company Council of the KOVO Trade Union.
World-Class Sounds Rang Out in Vrchlabí
The Monastery Church of St Augustine once again hosted a series of classical music concerts as part of the 31st Vrchlabí Music Summer, supported by Škoda Auto. The programme included a candlelit piano recital by Terezie Fialová and a concert from the Vivaldi & Morzin in memoriam series, which pays tribute to Count Václav Morzin of Vrchlabí and his support for the Italian baroque composer. As always, young and promising musicians from the region were also given the opportunity to perform. The programme concluded on Saturday 5 September with a concert dedicated to the memory of violin virtuoso and local native Karel Halíř.
The culture at Škoda Auto is moving in the right direction. This is the finding from the results of the CMX 2026 measurement.
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Employee Participation in CMX 2026
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The value of the CMX index from this year's measurement.
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Increase in the index compared with the previous year.
"The company has improved in taking a bold approach and trying new things."
One of 4,308 employee comments.
Detailed information about CMX 2026 can be found on Škoda Space.
Peaq Sets Off with Cyclists to Nice
The historically toughest Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was accompanied by a fleet of Škoda cars. At its head was the red, fully electric Peaq model, which served race director Marion Rousse. Over nine stages, the cyclists covered a record distance of 1,175 kilometres with 18,795 metres of climbing, taking on such legendary climbs as Mont Ventoux. Everything culminated on 9 August with the final stage in Nice and the ceremonial presentation of the trophies. The trophy for the winner of the points classification was designed by the Škoda Design department, and it was presented to Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes by Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Chief Development Officer.
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A fleet of electrified Škoda cars was used to organise the race.
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