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Number of Kodiaq cars that the police will take delivery of by the end of 2025.
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Police Expand Fleet with Kodiaq, Test Elroq
Over the past three decades , Czech security forces have taken delivery of more than 25,000 Škoda vehicles. Now, hundreds more Kodiaq vehicles are joining them. The first 51 of these were ceremoniously handed over to the Czech Police at the carmaker’s test track in Úhelnice on October 31. The vehicles are equipped with a protective frame, have increased chassis and drivetrain durability, and their interior allows for the transport of detained persons. All-wheel drive is a matter of course. Based on a lease agreement, an Elroq electric car with police stickers and specific features necessary for police patrols, such as warning devices, was also put into service at the beginning of October. Police officers will test how the car handles the load, especially with regard to demanding operating conditions and high mileage. The Czech Police already uses a number of electric cars in the Clean Mobility project, but so far only in civilian versions and mainly for the needs of criminal investigators. The Elroq will be the first electric car to be used directly for police service.
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Warm up on cold days
Škoda Auto, in cooperation with the KOVO Trade Union, has prepared a special offer to warm you up for the period from 1 November to 31 March. In restaurants, you can enjoy a basic subsidised soup for just CZK 1. Hot tea is available free of charge in containers located in restaurants and kiosks. The offer is valid for all permanent and agency staff, including those working at ŠKO-ENERGO, INIS and EMERGE sheltered workshops.
Škoda IT Day in Wolfsburg
On 18 September, experts, innovators and information technology enthusiasts from the VW Group gathered at the IT:CITY campus in Wolfsburg to learn about Škoda IT. Interactive presentations highlighted current projects, technological advances and cooperation within the Group. The participants enjoyed a presentation of the New Product Organisation strategy, Lean ERP solutions and more. The event was organised by the Group Competence Centre (Škoda GCC) and also featured presentations by the Azure Competence Centre from the FIO – IT Services department and the Green:Code subsidiary.
46 crews took part in the Economy Run
In the traditional competition, which aims to test the fuel efficiency of Škoda cars on the route from Mladá Boleslav to Vrchlabí and back, Jan and Lukáš Ryšavý achieved the lowest fuel consumption and emissions in their Elroq, at 51.08 g of CO2 per km. Other noteworthy results include Lubomír Fiala, who first competed in 1982 with a 110 R car. This year, he and Ondřej Dostál dominated the CNG category, achieving fuel consumption of 2.23 kg of gas per 100 km with their Citigo G-TEC car. You can read more interesting facts on Škoda Space.
Support for SAP software training
Škoda Auto is expanding its cooperation with universities in the field of SAP corporate software training. Experts from the Group Competence Centre (Škoda GCC) help students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience with the system, which is an international standard for medium and large enterprises. Training takes place at the 42 Prague Institute, the VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava and the Technical University of Liberec. Starting next semester, SAP will be part of the curriculum at the Škoda Auto University as well. You can read about how the training works on the Škoda Career website.
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Try desserts made by people with disabilities
Employees at the Kvasiny plant can now enjoy baked goods from Pekárna Na Plechu. This is one of the social enterprises of the Pferda non-profit organisation, which helps people with intellectual or mental health challenges in the Rychnov, Náchod and Trutnov regions. It is supported by the Škoda Auto Foundation through the Region without Barriers and This Is My Home grant programmes. The desserts are sold in Kvasiny every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the plant’s second gate. Several dozen products, such as cream puffs, punch slices and pretzels, are sold every day.
New book charts 25 years of Škoda Auto University
The celebrations marking a quarter of a century of Škoda Auto University (ŠAVŠ) culminated in the launch of the 25 Years in Stories publication, written by Hana Volfová and Radek Štěpánek. Several distinguished guests, including CEO Klaus Zellmer, attended the event at the Na Karmeli Education Centre on 18 September. The book captures key moments in the school’s history through interviews and stories from representatives of both Škoda Auto and the KOVO MB Trade Union, academics, employees, partners, graduates and current students. It outlines the vision for the coming years as well. The book can be purchased directly at the school or online at the SAVŠ e-shop ŠAVŠ.
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Enyaq RS
The top-of-the-range sports version of the electric SUV in a new design is already on its way to customers. The review highlights its performance and acceleration.
(6 October 2025)
Brutal 340 hp output
Excellent acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds
It looks more aggressive than the original version
Massage function in the driver’s seat
Long range and quick charging
Easy to handle and stable
Quick and safe overtaking
The car’s greater weight is noticeable
Longer braking distance
Does not feel as agile
Body roll is noticeable in turns
AGV Open Day presented autonomous technology innovations
Colleagues from Production and Logistics, along with other technology enthusiasts, drew inspiration from the world of autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs). At the beginning of September, suppliers presented their latest innovative products and solutions at the AGV Open Day 2025 event through both presentations and live demonstrations. The show was attended by around 200 visitors, including Andreas Dick, Board Member for Production and Logistics, Luboš Doleček, Head of the PL – Brand Logistics department, and Marek Jancák, Head of the PF – Car Production department. A video from the event is available on Škoda Space.
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Number of AGV vehicles presented.
9
Number of suppliers who participated in the event.
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Vision O unveiled at Designblok
Škoda also made a strong showing at the design and fashion show at Prague›s Exhibition Grounds. In Křižík’s Pavilion B, the public was able to see the Vision O concept with their own eyes for the first time. The Škoda & Marcantonio outdoor installation also featured the Elroq RS 130 in matte graphite gray, which is available in a limited edition of 130 units in honor of the carmaker’s anniversary. Škoda Auto was also an official partner of the mobility festival and provided the organizers with 25 Superb Combi iV cars. For more details, visit Škoda Space.