12/2024

Škoda Mobil December

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  +4,5 %

  Increase in deliveries of Škoda cars in the first half of the year compared with the same period last year.
  

  Škoda Auto grows faster than the market in Europe

  The carmaker reported excellent sales and financial results for the first nine months of 2024. It delivered approximately 30,000 cars more than during the same period last year, reaching a total of 671,300 vehicles. A highly successful third quarter significantly contributed to this growth. In Europe, Škoda Auto is outpacing the overall automotive market, with its cars ranking as the fourth best-selling in the region. The largest increases in deliveries during the three quarters were recorded in Germany, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Poland and France. The Enyaq model played a key role in this success, becoming the best-selling electric car in Germany in September and ranking second overall. Financial results followed this positive trend, reflecting the increase in deliveries. Revenue for the three quarters rose by 3.8% year on year to EUR 20.4 billion (over CZK 500 billion), while operating profit increased by 34.8% to EUR 1.7 billion (around CZK 43 billion). The return on sales reached 8.3%, nearly two percentage points higher than in the same period last year.

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  Debates on reconciliation and hope

  The Broumov Discussions conference, held from 6 to 11 November, focused on the themes of reconciliation and hope. The event was attended by dignitaries such as votary Angelika Pintířová, journalist Ivana Svobodová, President Petr Pavel and others. Škoda Auto supported the event by providing official cars. In addition, trainees from Škoda Auto University and a scholarship recipient from the Škoda Auto Endowment Fund’s high school programme participated in organising the event.

  Protective equipment issued by a dispenser

  The PFS-L/3 – Plant Technique and Tool Service team has installed a new protective equipment dispenser in the M4 Hall. Employees can now easily collect gloves, muffs, grinders and other supplies by scanning their MFA card. “Our team’s vision is to provide a comprehensive solution for ordering, delivering, dispensing and registering protective equipment, working clothes and other means not only for production employees but also for other areas, with the option to expand the range,” said Roman Řehák from the PFS-L/3 team. He can be contacted for further information or if you are interested in implementing this solution.

  Among the best in sustainability

  Škoda Auto was once again ranked in the top category of Czech ESG Excellence in the independent ESG Rating. The jury selected the 10 best companies based on various aspects of sustainability and the implementation of environmental, social and corporate governance principles. The ESG Rating is announced by the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Economics and Business, and the evaluation is carried out by a panel of university experts.

  
  

  
  

  Škoda cars at the embassy in Vietnam

  On 28 October, the Czech National Day celebrations featured an exhibition of Škoda cars at the Czech Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam. Around 700 visitors had the opportunity to view the Kodiaq and Karoq models. The event also marked the carmaker’s upcoming 130th anniversary, which it will celebrate next year. Czech Ambassador Hynek Kmoníček welcomed Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Thanh Binh, along with military leaders, ambassadors and other guests of honour.

  Škoda Auto has produced 1 million high-voltage battery systems for plug-in hybrids and electric cars on the MEB platform at its Mladá Boleslav plant. The first ones rolled off the production line in September 2019.
  

  IT summit rounds off the celebrations

  At the end of October, Škoda Auto concluded a year of celebrating 55 years of IT services with a spectacular IT Summit 2024. The event featured presentations by Holger Peters, Board Member for Finance, IT and Legal affairs, and Jaroslav Povšík, Chairman of the KOVO Trade Union, as well as inspiring lectures by distinguished external speakers. The key point of the programme was the presentation of an award to Jiří Vosáhlo, the first system programmer at the carmaker. This past spring, the IT department’s jubilee was commemorated with an exhibition at the LKK and a supplement to Škoda Mobil.

  New opportunities in the automotive sector

  On the first weekend in November, the Automobilwoche Kongress 2024, a meeting of automotive industry leaders in Berlin, focused on the transformation of the automotive industry under the motto “New World, New Opportunities”. Key themes included digital transformation, low-CO2 technologies and sustainable mobility. Speakers included Maren Gräf, Board Member for People & Culture, who emphasised the importance of ESG (environmental, social and governance responsibility). She pointed out why managers should act sustainably and recalled a key idea: “There is no long-term success without sustainability and no future without responsibility.”

  EDU.Lab roadshow 2024

  The EDU.Lab mobile laboratory had another successful year, travelling through the Central Bohemia, Hradec Králové, Pardubice and Liberec regions. It showcased new technologies to primary and secondary schools and inspired pupils to engage with technology.

  23,821

  Pupils trained by EDU.Lab between 2023 and 2024.

  367

  Schools participating in the programme.

  42

  Cities visited by the mobile lab.

  Ninth Golden Steering Wheel

  The Octavia Combi RS impressed with its dynamism, handling and high level of comfort, earning it a major accolade. Readers of the Auto Bild trade magazine and Bild am Sonntag weekly selected it from a competition of 15 other models as one of the three finalists in the Golden Steering Wheel 2024 competition’s mid-size car category. The expert jury, which included world rally champion Sébastien Ogier and former Formula 1 driver Hans-Joachim Stuck, thoroughly evaluated the finalists in demanding test drives on the German Lausitzring circuit. They declared the top sports version of Škoda’s best-seller the winner. This marks the ninth time the carmaker has won this prestigious award.

  78

  Number of cars in the running for a Golden Steering Wheel award this year.

  On the network
  

  Thomas Schäfer arrives for breakfast with the managers
  

  Škoda Auto was praised as the role model and benchmark for business results in the VW Group, renowned for its ability to design attractive products. These remarks were made during the informal Early Bird Breakfast management meeting in November, attended by more than 70 top managers. The breakfast also welcomed Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Volkswagen Passenger Cars and VW Group Board Member for Brand Group Core. Further information about the event can be found on Škoda Space.

  News
  

• Christmas

  Christmas
  

  Dear Readers, 

  as Christmas approaches and another year comes to an end, we reflect on a time filled with efforts, achievements and unforgettable moments. We would like to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support. You, our readers, are our greatest motivation and inspiration. We wish you a wonderful and relaxing Christmas full of joy, love and peace, together with your loved ones. May all your wishes come true, and may 2025 bring new challenges, joys and opportunities. We hope you will relax during the holidays and recharge your batteries for the year ahead. We have an exciting line-up of interesting articles, interviews and news planned for the coming year, which we hope you will enjoy. And, of course, we will join you in celebrating the carmaker’s amazing 130th anniversary in 2025.
  Thank you for your continued readership, and we look forward to staying connected through the pages of the employee newspaper. Please enjoy this Christmas issue that we’ve prepared for you. 

  The Škoda Mobil editorial team wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

  P.S.: Look out for the New Year’s edition of Škoda Mobil on 6 January.

   

• Success in times of challenges

  In mid-November, around 300 managers gathered at the Škoda Museum for a two-day meeting with the top management of the MMK. The opening session was addressed by Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO, and Jaroslav Povšík, Chairman of the KOVO Trade Union. The theme of transformation guided the entire event, which included seminars, discussions and updates from various areas of the carmaker.

  Success in Times of Great Challenges

  MMK Conference: The managers explored the carmaker’s current situation and future prospects while inspiring one another in creative workshops.

  Event
  

  In mid-November, a two-day management meeting brought around 300 managers to the Škoda Museum, where they participated in a rich programme of information sessions, debates and discussions.

  The opening session on the first day featured Klaus Zellmer, CEO, who provided an overview of the carmaker’s current performance. With the exception of the Indian and Chinese markets, year-on-year sales were up: 12% in Western Europe, 4% in Central Europe and 7% in Eastern Europe. Škoda has risen to become the fourth-most popular brand in Europe this year, improving from seventh place last year and 10th the year before. The carmaker has also set a strategic goal of ranking in the Top 5 in Europe by 2030.

  Klaus Zellmer highlighted that Czech production plants are among the most efficient in the VW Group and commented on the ever-increasing pressure from Asian carmakers. The theme of the event was transformation, which was conveniently illustrated with a short video recalling the triumph of the Czech team at this year’s IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. “It’s worth watching what the champions are doing today. They are definitely not resting on their laurels. On the contrary, they are working even harder because they have proven they are the best and they want to stay that way. The same goes for us - we have to keep going because the competition is not sleeping,” Klaus Zellmer motivated all the managers. The results, he said, prove that the carmaker can measure up to the best. He cited the low production costs as an advantage. The challenge, on the other hand, is to speed up the development of new models.

  Afterwards, Jaroslav Povšík, Chairman of the KOVO Trade Union, took the floor and reflected on his time at the carmaker during the first post-revolutionary transition under the VW Group. Ralph Linde, a long‑time manager within the Group, followed with an inspiring lecture on the pitfalls of transitions, offering tips on how people and society can adapt, including motivations, drivers and obstacles.  

  I was intrigued by the speeches of Klaus Zellmer and Jaroslav Povšík, who gave us insight into the current situation not only at Škoda Auto but also at the VW Group. We saw that the carmaker is in very good shape but also faces big challenges ahead, including the threat of strikes, fines for non-compliance and increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers. I’m glad that we address these issues openly. I was pleased to see a very friendly atmosphere at the workshops, including fruitful discussions that clearly showed the managers understood the issues. Most importantly, they took responsibility for finding solutions themselves rather than waiting for someone else to step in.

  Oldřich Šubrt

  Head of SPS – Social Relations & HR Compliance

  Managers put their heads together

  Interactive seminars followed lunch. Topics suggested by the managers shortly before the event included production planning, meeting culture, development cost estimating, risk management and internal control, job descriptions, mobile working, mandatory training, personal planning, goal setting and evaluation. The managers split up into 20 teams to brainstorm innovative ideas for their topics. The first day’s programme concluded with five-minute presentations from each team, followed by discussions with a so-called Sounding Board. This panel, comprising colleagues from different areas and hierarchical levels, provided critical and constructive feedback on the proposed solutions. The best three ideas will be prioritized for implementation by the carmaker, while the remaining suggestions will be handled by the respective teams.

  The second day opened with a presentation on global mobility and customer trends by McKinsey & Company, followed by updates from Board members on the current state of their respective areas (see What the Board members talked about).

  In conclusion, Johannes Neft, Board Member for Technical Development, and Oliver Stefani, Head of ED – Škoda Design, presented new developments in the product portfolio. The two-day event closed with a short speech by Klaus Zellmer, who once again motivated all the managers.

  I always view the MMK as a unique opportunity to meet colleagues from different fields, discuss current topics and visions for the future, gain fresh perspectives and draw inspiration. Lectures by external speakers are always engaging, but in today’s online world, they are relatively easy to access. For this reason, I find the presentations by the Board members from each area more important, as they summarise achievements and address both current and future challenges. And the highlight of the programme? The presentation of new products always evokes emotion in the room, and the pride that we feel in the Škoda brand and its cars is palpable.

  Radka Čihulková

  Head of BAR – Real Estate Asset and Travel Management 

  What the Board members talked about 

  Holger Peters (Finance, IT and Legal Affairs) highlighted the strong financial results for 2024 and introduced the Škoda IT ecosystem, along with updates to the IT strategy. Maren Gräf (People & Culture) highlighted the importance of developing digital skills for successful future, provided information on the new Group’s new Hello Success platform and presented plans for the transformation of indirect staff, where highlighted the important cooperation with the KOVO Trade Union. Martin Jahn (Sales and Marketing) reviewed this year’s positive sales statistics, successful collaborations such as the Tour de France cycling race and the ice hockey championship and improvements to the digital customer experience through the MyŠkoda application. He also emphasised the Human Touch pro-customer concept and the launch of the new Elroq model. Johannes Neft (Technical Development) shared updates on the ongoing implementation of the Modern Solid design language and the performance of Škoda models in the EuroNCAP crash tests. Karsten Schnake (Procurement) discussed in particular the importance of a resilient supply chain and a responsible approach to the environment and the surrounding ecosystem. Andreas Dick (Production and Logistics) spoke about the upcoming production line for the smallest battery system size in the Group’s new MEB+ electric vehicle architecture.

• Compact but still spacious

  The Kylaq, Škoda’s latest and smallest model, was unveiled in November. Measuring less than 4 metres in length, it targets the popular Indian market segment, with prices starting from CZK 220,000. The Kylaq introduces the new Modern Solid design language to India, along with the largest boot in its class and a wide range of equipment focused on safety, including six airbags.

  Models

  Compact Yet Spacious

  The new Kylaq has been unveiled to the world. In India, this small SUV will be available at a starting price of CZK 220,000.

  The Kylaq now holds the position of the smallest model in Škoda’s portfolio as it measures about 15 centimetres shorter than the Fabia. This places it within the sub-4-metre segment, which is very popular in India. Journalists got their first impressions of the vehicle during test drives with the camouflaged model (see the November 2024 issue of Škoda Mobil). In early November, the new car was officially revealed in all its glory.

  The compact car, developed and manufactured in India, became Škoda Auto’s new entry-level model for the local market. “The Kylaq beckons with a wide choice of variants, colours, features and a standard package of over 25 active and passive safety technologies. At a very competitive starting price of INR 789,000, the Kylaq is the most accessible Škoda model in India,” said Klaus Zellmer, CEO.

  The Kylaq also introduces Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language, based on simplicity and clean lines, to India. “For example the Kylaq doesn`t have chrome frame around the grill, in order to really have a wide and bold shiny black grill graphically connected with slim headlamps of daytime running light It is also featuring the new Škoda wordmark on the tailgate, sitting on a black stripe that connects the rear lights to make one graphical and wide element,” explained Romain Bucaille, head of international projects at the EDE – Design exterior department. The Modern Solid language is also reflected in the style of the headlights, which have a minimalist design and exclusively LED sources. Viewed from the side, the robust trim on the wheel arches and side sills stands out, along with the above-standard ground clearance. Among the five available colours, the striking gold colour called Olive is particularly noteworthy.

  Romain Bucaille

  Design exterior – foreign projects
  EDE – Design exterior

  Recognisable Škoda elements are being re-interpreted for the Kylaq to make it unique and specific for the indian market. We designed the Kylaq to have a tough and solid design, to really stand out in the crowd with an imposing road presence. Being small and compact, we designed the Kylaq to look like a big car. It has muscular shapes with generous wheelarches, robust claddings, high ground clearance and a lot of space around the wheels to showcase the SUV capability on all terrains. We as well pay particular attention to details in the lamps, as well as some specially designed hexagon pattern on the plastic parts.

  Emphasis on safety

  The Kylaq’s standard equipment includes six airbags, multi-collision brakes, a rollover protection system and more. Selected variants also offer cornering lights, hill-start assist and some additional features.

  The highlight is the 446-litre boot, the largest in the car’s segment, complemented by a variety of storage compartments designed in the Simply Clever spirit. The infotainment system features a 10.1-inch display, clear controls and practical design. Furthermore, the Kylaq brings several conveniences to the segment, such as ventilated front seats with six-way electric adjustment. Selected variants also include an electrically operated sunroof, which is in high demand among Indian customers.

  

  Film premiere

  The world premiere of the Kylaq took place on 6 November via a broadcast on JioCinema’s internet television platform. Viewers were introduced to the car through a short film made by popular Indian director Rohit Shetty, who also appeared driving the car. You can watch the clip through the online version of Škoda Mobil. The launch was attended by representatives of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited and the Mladá Boleslav carmaker, including Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO, Martin Jahn, Board Member for Sales and Marketing, and Oliver Stefani, Head of the ED – Škoda Design department.

• Ze světa / vietnam-motor-show

  Vietnam Discovers the Škoda Brand

  The Czech carmaker’s display garnered a lot of attention at the Vietnam Motor Show in Ho Chi Minh City.

  From the world
  

  Škoda Auto has been present on the Vietnamese market for more than a year, with the launch of local car production on the horizon. In October, the brand bolstered its local presence by participating in the Vietnam Motor Show in Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis of 10 million people in the south of the country. Around 300,000 attendees were at the event, and thanks to the prominent Škoda stand, they could not miss the brand’s models. The new-generation Kodiaq and the Kushaq compact SUV from the Pune plant in India were particular highlights, with local assembly of the Kushaq in the pipeline for Vietnam.

  8

  Number of Škoda cars displayed at the Vietnam Motor Show.

  32

  Number of cars sold directly at the event.

  228

  Number of media outlets that reported on the Škoda brand.

  Given the Czech carmaker’s relatively short tenure on the local market, the Vietnam Motor Show offered many visitors their first in-depth experience with Škoda vehicles. They were especially impressed with the good looks of the interior and exterior, as well as the robust craftsmanship and performance of the cars.  

  Emphasis on green future

  In addition to Škoda Auto, 18 other car and motorcycle manufacturers participated in this year’s Vietnam Motor Show. The event’s theme, technologies for a green future, provided a platform for the Czech carmaker to showcase its commitment to sustainable development and the development of advanced technologies. Among the models on offer was the Enyaq electric vehicle, which the company expects to bring to the Vietnamese market in the future. 

• IVET 2024 Innovation Fair

  The 8th edition of IVET showcased 36 innovation themes, underscoring Škoda Auto’s commitment to practical advancements. New was a section dedicated to the Indian market and contributions from Group colleagues. The event also featured the presentation of the Elroq. From Simply Clever solutions to technical breakthroughs, the fair continued the tradition of innovations designed with customers in mind.

  IVET 2024: India, discerning customers and awards  

  This year’s IVET innovation fair showcased the wide range of innovations being developed, not only at Škoda Auto.

  The eighth annual IVET innovation fair, which took place from 5 to 8 November in Bezděčín, focused on 36 innovation themes and offered a broader scope than ever before. In fact, the IVET fair continues to evolve and highlights Škoda Auto’s increasingly intense emphasis on practical innovations for its customers. A key addition this year was the inclusion of topics from Group colleagues and a completely new section dedicated to innovations tailored to the Indian market.

  The presented innovations definitely feature the Škoda brand’s DNA and are very well selected.

  Johannes Neft 

  Board Member for Technical Development

  Innovation incubator

  The fair upheld its strong tradition of presenting and supporting innovations with the potential to reach customers. IVET has consistently proved itself as an incubator for commercially viable solutions. Projects that were still under wraps last year have since become publicly available – for example, the MyŠkoda widget applications, which iOS and Android users can now add to their phones. “Last year, the widget was one of the presented projects, and since the beginning of this year, it has been available to all users. Similarly, a new feature in the Traffication application in the car’s infotainment portfolio – providing information when crossing a border – is now about to be launched,” said Pavel Barcal, Innovation Manager of the EE – Development energy systems & digital car department. This year’s 36 innovation themes reflected not only contributions from Škoda Auto departments but also new insights from other Group participants. “We welcomed our colleagues from Group Innovation and Cariad. For the first time, Škoda Motorsport representatives also participated in the fair, presenting their concept of the Enyaq RS Race competition special, which demonstrated the use of non-traditional materials,” said Petr Šedivý, Innovation Manager of Technical Development. Another eye-catching exhibit was the new Elroq electric car on display right at the entrance, which had its world premiere in the previous weeks. This vehicle featured innovations that IVET had originally shown at past fairs, such as the under-plate net for cable storage.

  The opportunity to present innovations that will become part of future Škoda cars makes enormous sense. This is the only way Škoda Auto can provide its customers with new cars featuring plenty of meaningful and surprising features, which is precisely one of the IVET fair’s objectives.

  Petr Šedivý

  Innovation Manager of Technical Development

  A show of practicality

  IVET 2024 highlighted innovations across various areas, including autonomous driving, infotainment, connectivity, exterior and interior lighting and a host of practical accessories. These innovations could become standard or optional features or serve as standalone accessories. Many of the solutions fit the popular Simply Clever philosophy. As always, there were not only static displays but also two driving demonstrations of technical innovations that could appear in Škoda cars in the near future. One demonstration focused on simplifying the choice of direction of travel, while the other concerned parking. “After the recent wave of software innovations, there was a noticeable shift towards traditional solutions at IVET,” says Miloš Jambor, Innovation Manager of the EK – Development bodysystem department. The fair also reflected a clear emphasis on the carmaker’s newly defined target group, the Everyday Explorers.

  Inventors Award

  For the first time, the Inventors Award was part of the fair this year. This award recognises Škoda Auto employees who hold patents. The inventors and their patents were personally acknowledged by Johannes Neft, Board Member for Technical Development, and Marek Jancák, Head of the PF – Car Production department, representing Production and Logistics.

  Tip
  

  Do you have any new ideas? Would you like to get involved in other innovation projects? Do you need someone to discuss the state of innovation in current car projects? Contact the innovation team members at any time. You can find their contact details in the Inovation > Inovation Management Team section on Škoda Space.

  We have selected the most interesting innovations

  Innovations for India

  In the Indian market, solutions must account for numerous specific conditions, including coping with a harsher climate and intense monsoon rains. Innovations to reduce interior overheating and improve air quality in the car were featured. Enhancements to rear seat passenger comfort were also highlighted, as these seats are often occupied by the car’s owner in India. Another clever detail was the potential improvement of the talisman compartment, a special feature of Škoda cars designed for the Indian market.

  Easy solutions

  Sustainability at IVET extended beyond electric cars to include solutions made from innovative materials, as well as ideas for simplifying production and making it easier to recycle individual car parts. The innovations concerning headlight functionality, which visitors could see in detail in virtual reality, were interesting as well. In addition, a solution designed to make camping significantly easier attracted considerable attention.

  3D printing

  As in the previous year, the fair featured several solutions created using 3D printing. The carmaker envisions that this technology could allow customers to enhance or personalise their cars with ease. “It doesn’t always have to be groundbreaking innovations – sometimes, it’s enough to use already known ideas. The key is that the solution is tailored to our cars and, above all, meets all the requirements in terms of quality, durability and safety,” explained Michal Šimek, Projectmanager innovations of cars from the ES/1 – Innovations and requirementsmanagement department and the main organiser of the IVET trade fair.

  Report

• GreenFuture / greenweek-2024

  GreenFuture

  GreenWeek 2024 

  Sustainability as a driver of innovation  

  The fourth GreenWeek took place from 4 to 8 November, featuring a week of moderated talks, lectures and workshops. This year’s motto was: Sustainability as a driver of innovation. Or perhaps you’re wondering whether innovation is, in fact, the driver of sustainability? 

  Sustainability and innovation are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Sustainability can serve as a strong motivation for innovation, while innovation helps to achieve sustainability objectives.
  

  It’s not an easy question, which is why the PSU – Environmental and Work Protection department, which organised GreenWeek, invited both external guests with valuable insights on the topic and internal experts. Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO, gave the opening remarks for the third time. “This annual event is important for both the carmaker and me – because sustainability is one of the key pillars of our strategy to ensure that Škoda Auto will be viable in the future,” said Zellmer. 

  940

  Viewers watched the livestream posts during the event. 

  670

  Škoda students attended the event at the Laurin & Klement Kampus (LKK).

  The programme was divided into five blocks: Sustainability and Innovation, Mobility for Future Generations, GreenFuture Innovation Three-Cylinder, Sustainability for Every Day, and Focus on Biodiversity. The talks and livestreams covered the Group’s Regenerate+ strategy, ESG, the Zero Impact Factory methodology, vehicle drives in a broader context, electromobility and clean energy, sustainable innovations in the GreenFactory, GreenProduct and GreenRetail areas and, last but not least, projects aimed at promoting biodiversity.

  “GreenWeek confirmed our commitment to sustainability with major steps towards the Zero Impact Factory and CO₂ reduction in Production and Logistics. From the use of trains instead of trucks, saving 2,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually, to the digitisation of e-CMR (electronic loading lists – ed.), which is moving us towards paperless logistics, our initiatives are driving real change. The GreenFactory projects continue the circular resource economy, such as the project to safely return treated water back to the Jizera River, and reduce waste by 230 tonnes per year. Thanks to the FabLab, we are also extending the lifetime of our machines and reducing our carbon footprint by 980 tonnes of CO₂ per year,” said Andreas Dick, Board Member for Production and Logistics, on LinkedIn, praising the initiative and the efforts of the Škoda team.

  140

  Number of drinks packed with vitamins and endorphins prepared using energy from the pedal-powered smoothie bike. 

  36

  The event featured 22 Škoda Auto experts, 12 external guests and two specialists from the VW Group.

  21

  Number of live lectures and interviews from the Škoda Digital Studio available to watch.

  Sustainability for every day

  On 7 November, the event moved from the digital studio in Kosmonosy to the Laurin & Klement Kampus, where visitors admired the Škoda Roadiaq student car displayed in the entrance area. However, the main theme here was Sustainability for Every Day, with a particular focus on personal meetings with interested employees. Under the guidance of experienced lecturers, some attendees created a climate mosaic, learned tips for minimalist living, crafted gift bags from old calendars or used their energy to power the pedals of a smoothie bike, preparing fruit cocktails packed with vitamins and endorphins. “Together with the participants, we organised our third book and clothing swap. It was an opportunity to pass on clothes and books you no longer need or to obtain something nice in a sustainable way. Thanks to voluntary contributions, we managed to raise CZK 5,600 for the Znesnáze21 collections supported by the Škoda Auto Endowment Fund. We are deeply grateful to all the participants,” said Hana Cejnarová, Head of the PSU department. 

  In the evening, participants enjoyed two documentary film screenings, Bend Down to Earth and Northern Stream. Those who like a challenge took part in a Plogging activity or started a 31-day Zero Waste challenge. The advantage is that you can begin them at any time – not just during the environmentally themed GreenWeek event.

  You can view all live recordings in the Media Centre on Škoda Space, where you can also access the GreenWeek info pages.

  GreenWeek through the participants’ eyes

  Václav Jandík 

  Product Owner Škoda Space

  SB/S – HR Digitization & Digital Adoption GCC

  It was a pleasure to attend one of the events GreenWeek, which that I see as a glorious happening with a significant social impact. I left pleasantly surprised and enriched by the small joys that that made me and my family happy. I am already looking forward to next year’s event.

  Jaroslava Bartoňová 

  Strategic projects for MGMT

  ST – Organization Development & HR Management

  I’m absolutely thrilled about GreenWeek, and I think there should be more events like this. It was my first time attending, but I personally participate in various charity fund-raisers. For example, in our department, we did a clothing drive for the Jistoty Domova organisation. One of the books, Talking to Animals, caught my eye, and I bought it for the son of a friend. He loves animals, so I think it will make him very happy.

  Dana Kochová

  IT System Procurement Support BETA+

  BS – Global Series Steering Procurement

  I attended GreenWeek for the first time this year and took the opportunity to visit one of the events at the Laurin & Klement Kampus. I was impressed by the variety of stands on display – it felt like there was something for everyone. Personally, I came to check out the so-called sustainable tiles, and since I like to play sports, I was drawn to the idea of “whipping up” a fruity drink by riding a bike. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event because I like to participate in similar events. They inspire me when planning events for our department.

  Focus on biodiversity 

  This year, participants had the opportunity to learn about three projects from the Krakonoš Gardens grant programme, supported by the Škoda Auto Endowment Fund (NFŠA), via livestream. They also explored the work of the Ivan Dejmal Foundation for Nature Conservation.  

  Nature garden: outdoor classroom

  Jan Kluger from the NFŠA met Pavel Světlík in Dobré in the Rychnov nad Kněžnou district, in the floodplain of the Zlatý Creek, a site devastated by the flood of 1998. Here, a wetland area featuring a system of pools with abundant aquatic vegetation was created. During the visit, Světlík described several features such as an edible forest, flower-rich meadows, a young arboretum, a fern garden, herb spirals, wild thickets, two bird observation points and numerous habitats designed for various animal species.  

  Country paradise: pools

  Hana Beňasová visited the Kentaurus zone in Horní Kalná to see the newly created pools shaped like a heart and a crescent moon. She was accompanied by Ondřej Nosek, who explained the morphology of the pools. “We chose the shape of a heart to reflect how my wife and I try to treat nature and shape the landscape around us,” said Nosek.  

  Krkonoše Mountains: butterfly kingdom

  In June, 50 male Apollo butterflies were released into the Krkonoše Mountains (read more in the December 2023 issue of Škoda Mobil). On this occasion, Kristýna Červinková from the NFŠA spoke with David Číp from the JARO International Nature Conservation Group. She also discussed the challenges of this rescue project with Miloš Andres, a breeder of rare butterfly species, at the breeding station.

  Protection of the Jizerské Mountains

  In the digital studio, moderator Vlasta Štrunc discussed the protection and restoration of the Jizerské Mountains landscape with Ondřej Petrovský, director of the Ivan Dejmal Foundation for Nature Conservation. In addition to planting trees to make the mountains more stable, natural and healthy, they visited the Jizera River’s peat bogs, which are gradually being restored by constructing small dams. “During rainfall, the peat bogs will better store water, helping to alleviate run-off and reduce flooding. During droughts, they will gradually release water and preserve moisture for the surrounding nature,” said Petrovský.

• Chronicle of 2024

  In 2024, Škoda Auto continued to launch new models while modernising its bestsellers. The carmaker also adopted a new design language, opened the Laurin & Klement Kampus, supported numerous charitable and sustainable projects, achieved many successes and celebrated several important anniversaries. Discover the highlights from the past year in this year’s Chronicle.

  Model Offensive and the Green Future

  In 2024, Škoda Auto continued launching new products, with the brand’s visual identity evolving further through the introduction of the new Modern Solid design language.

  Strategy

  Škoda in the virtual world

  In April, Škoda Auto presented its first purely virtual model. The Vision Gran Turismo special, designed for the popular racing game, was unveiled in Prague by Kazunori Yamauchi, the father of this legendary game series.  

  Brands together

  The five volume-focused Brand Group Core (BGC), which includes Škoda Auto, continued its work on enhancing effectiveness and agreed to reduce the number of software variants in cars to cut costs and improve cybersecurity.

  CKD Production in Vietnam

  The carmaker’s expansion into the Vietnamese market has made progress. In February, the first containers of components from India arrived at the assembly centre in Vietnam, where the first cars are already being produced.

  New IT centre

  Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (VWITS) opened an office in Prague in collaboration with Škoda Auto. This office strengthens links with specialists in India, where VWITS operates one of its largest global IT centres.

  MyŠkoda: all in one

  In 2024, the carmaker launched a new version of the MyŠkoda application, integrating electric vehicle charging via the Powerpass service directly into the app.

  Rally

  Improved Fabia RS Rally2

  The Škoda Motorsport team enhanced the Fabia RS Rally2 special with improved aerodynamics, an upgraded gearbox and new shock absorbers.

  Enyaq with racing DNA

  The Škoda Motorsport engineers collaborated with Technical Development specialists to create the fully functional electric Enyaq RS Race concept car, built according to competition car standards. 

  Helping

  Cars for the Clown Doctors

  Škoda Auto and this organisation held the third edition of the Car for the Clown Doctors competition, inviting children to design car decorations.

  Employee Contributions

  Škoda Auto, in collaboration with the KOVO Trade Union, launched the 4th round of Employee Contributions. Ten non-profit organisations were selected by employees.

  Golden ice hockey fairy tale

  At the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2024 held in the Czech Republic, the Czech team celebrated a golden victory after 14 years, with Škoda Auto continuing its role as the long-time official partner of the championship.

  Sustainability

  Škoda coffee

  The carmaker began rolling out its own sustainable Curiosity Fuel coffee, made from beans sourced from carefully selected family farms in Tanzania and India. The coffee is produced in accordance with Rainforest Alliance guidelines.

  Biodiversity support

  Biodiversity support continued in 2024, with employees volunteering to help restore well-functioning ecosystems and enhance biodiversity in the landscape. 

  Roads made of plastic waste

  Škoda Auto supported the construction of a new road made from single-use plastic in the village of Kolavadai in the Pune region. This 2.5 km road was created as part of the Responsible Exploration campaign. 

  Sustainable dealerships

  The carmaker is advancing its GreenRetail strategy, through which its dealers contribute to reducing CO2 emissions. In Riga, where the first dealership renovated under this strategy was established, visitors can enjoy a coffee at a local café or repair their bikes at a repair station.

  Anniversaries

  160 

  The history of the Vrchlabí plant, which today produces gearboxes for VW Group cars, dates back to 1864.  

  90  

  The legendary Škoda Popular and Rapid models celebrated 90 years since their public debut at the Prague Motor Show.

  75 

  The Kvasiny plant, which became part of the carmaker in 1949, marked its 75th anniversary this year. Over the years, it transitioned to focus solely on car production. 

  60 

  The legendary Škoda 1000 MB celebrated 60 years this year, coinciding with the anniversary of the substantial expansion of the Mladá Boleslav plant.

  55 

  It has been 55 years since Škoda Auto installed its first IBM mainframe computer. Employees could explore an exhibition dedicated to this IT milestone at the newly opened Laurin & Klement Kampus.

  50 

  The RS designation celebrated 50 years since its first application on a Škoda car. It debuted with the 200 RS racing concept special. The lowered special inspired the racing legend, the 130 RS model.

  30 

  Thirty years ago, the Škoda Felicia was the first model developed under the VW Group. 

  5 

  The carmaker has been producing batteries in Mladá Boleslav for more than five years, starting with plug-in hybrid models and gradually switching to electric vehicles on the MEB platform.

  Models

  Be more inquisitive, be Elroq

  On 1 October, Škoda Auto unveiled its latest electric vehicle. The Elroq, the first production model to feature the brand-new Modern Solid design language, introduces the Tech-Deck Face, as well as Škoda lettering on the front instead of the traditional logo. The electric car has been available for order in 11 markets since 2 October.

  Epiq as a preview

  In March, the carmaker revealed the Epiq, an urban electric crossover concept. This upcoming model, designed with the Modern Solid language, will offer a range of more than 400 kilometres on a single charge. The production version will be manufactured in Pamplona, Spain, as part of the Brand Group Core.

  Important new model for India

  Škoda Auto unveiled its new Kylaq SUV in India in November. The vehicle belongs to the most popular size segment and is the third Škoda model designed specifically for the Indian market. Its name was chosen through a public competition, “Name your Škoda”. Read more here.

  Modernised range 

  Škoda’s current car range continues to drive strong sales. The Scala and Kamiq compact cars, produced at the main plant in Mladá Boleslav, have undergone modernisation. The best‑selling Octavia received visual changes for its liftback and estate versions. The second-generation Kodiaq has grown and now features the first signs of the Modern Solid design language. It is manufactured in Kvasiny. The new-generation Superb boasts larger dimensions and an array of new technologies. In addition, Škoda Auto also prepared a major technical upgrade of the Enyaq family of cars in 2024.

  Transformation

  Laurin & Klement Kampus 

  On 21 March, employees began moving into the completed Laurin & Klement Kampus. The carmaker’s new headquarters offers a better working environment and serves as a dynamic hub seamlessly connected to the infrastructure of Mladá Boleslav.

  New production strategy

  The Production and Logistics area developed its Peak strategy, which sets new priorities. Its goals include reducing production complexity, increasing automation, enhancing modularity and improving sustainability.

  HR Counselling Centre

  The carmaker opened this centre outside the main plant to make it easily accessible for parents with children and employees with disabilities. 

  Diversity and inclusion

  Škoda Auto strengthened its efforts to promote mutual respect across genders and generations. For the fourth consecutive year, it participated in the European Diversity Month and the Prague Pride parade. 

  Year 2024 in Numbers
  

  
  

  9,000,000

  The number of MQ200 gearboxes produced at the main plant in June 2024.

  671,300

  Škoda Auto grew faster than the overall market in Europe, delivering 671,300 cars. 

  570,000

  More than 570,000 facelifted Kamiq units have been produced since January.

  200,000

  An electric Enyaq with this serial number rolled off the production line in February.

  265

  In the new climate chamber, cars can simulate driving at speeds of up to 265 km/h.

  45

  Škoda Auto provided 45 cars for the ice hockey championship held in the Czech Republic.

  21

  Škoda Auto extended its 21‑year partnership with the Tour de France until 2028.

• Pomáháme / vysadba-stromu – fotogalerie

  Sázení v lokalitě Krásná louka nedaleko Česany se zúčastnil i předseda představenstva Klaus Zellmer.

  K sázení ve vhodných lokalitách na Mladoboleslavsku byly vybrány původní odrůdy ovocných stromů.

  Dobrovolníci tak vysázeli třeba slivoně, jabloně, hrušně a třešně.

  Na zalesňování se zaměřují také kolegové v Indii, a to v různých částech státu Maháráštra.

• Výročí / plavacek-skoda-100 – fotogalerie

  První zjištění pokusu – vůz plave. Přesto má řidič již raději stažené okénko pro opuštění auta.

  Vůz táhla ke dnu motorem zatížená zadní část.

  Nikdo s převrácením auta kvůli těžké zádi nepočítal.

  Potápěči, kteří celý pokus dokumentovali, byli také připraveni v případě nutnosti vyprostit posádku vozu.

  Zde vyprošťují při jednom z pokusů řidiče.

  Kromě potápěčů byli na místě i záchranné složky.

• Motorsport / japonska-rally – fotogalerie

  Gus Greensmith dojel na Japonské rally čtvrtý a celkově obsadili sedmé místo v konečném hodnocení WRC2.

  Závod na asfaltových tratích ztížily kluzké podmínky.

  Na třetí místo se na domácí vyšplhal Hiroki Arai.

  Specialitou Japonské rally je rychlostní zkouška na stadionu ve městě Tojota.

• VZOR – fotogalerie

  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.

• Model / indie-kylaq – fotogalerie

  The new Kylaq feels robust despite its compact dimensions.

  The car debuts in Olive Gold.

  The interior of the newspaper focuses on spaciousness and simplicity.

  Six airbags, already included in the basic equipment, ensure the safety of the crew.

  The central infotainment display has a diagonal of 10.1 inches. The virtual cockpit provides essential information for the driver.

  Kylaq also supports wireless charging for phones.

• Výročí / skoda-felicia – fotogalerie

  „Doma mu neřekneme jinak než Pikápek. Koupil jsem ho v roce 2008 od stavební firmy a podle mě na své malé korbě odvozil několik baráků. Je to vytrvalý dříč všestranného využití a pro nás člen rodiny,“ říká Libor Nový, který má na starosti logistické projekty v útvaru  PFO-I – Interní logistika MBO.

  „Model je postavený roku 1998 podle homologace pro závody do vrchu, jichž jsem se v rámci MČR účastnil. Roku 2018 se mi podařilo auto přestavět na rally specifikaci a od té doby v něm jezdím Bohemia Rally Legend, kdy jsem každý ze sedmi ročníků v řadě dojel do cíle,“ říká Ivan Kališ, který má na starosti testování rádií UNECE v útvaru EEM/1 – Audio a ozvučení.

  „Posílám jednu fotografii z testovacích jízd čtyř vozů Felicia v Indii v roce 1997. Naším úkolem bylo zmapovat stav komunikací v Indii, zjistit vhodnost konstrukce našich vozů pro indický provoz a monitorovat reakci obyvatel. Snímek je z krátké zastávky v jižní Indii, kdy se do záběru bleskurychle dostal i kolemjdoucí,“ říká Michal Šlambora, doprovod vývoje akustiky EA211 z útvaru EIG – Fyzika a vlastnosti celého vozu.

  „Tuto Felicii z roku 1996 jsem před třemi lety koupil od kamaráda se záměrem postavit z ní závodní vůz. Od roku 2021 jsem s ní jezdil rallycross a od letošního roku dělá radost jinému jezdci,“ říká Petr Mičík, lakýrník z útvaru PFO-L/44 V.

  „Bohužel má Felicia už dosloužila, ale jsem nadšenec do umělé inteligence, tak jsem si z několika fotografií vytvořil AI model speciálně určený na generování obrázků. Nyní si mohu vygenerovat Felicii v jakékoli situaci a stylu,“ popisuje své ukázky Jiří Rudiš, IT Delivery Manager – B2X produkty z útvaru FID/1 – Sales IT – Podpora produktů.

  „Funku (rok výroby 2000) mám pět let a bez problémů zvládá každý rok výlet na Moravu a zpět. Nejlépe se s ní však cítím na srazu ‚žluťáků‘, kde se průměrně sjede kolem padesáti vozů,“ říká Michal Vaverka, koordinátor útvaru PPF-L/6 – Dopravníková technika.

  „Posílám ukázku mých vozů, mezi kterými je Škoda Felicia z roku 2021,“ napsal pravidelný účastník Škoda Classic Tour Martin Klapač, který pracuje v TSC – Karoserie a výbava vozu v útvaru VAT/21 – TSC – karoserie, lak, interiér.

  „Posílám foto s Felicií upravenou tak, abychom se do ní všichni vešli. Jedná se o tablo marketingu vyrobené k rozlučce vedoucího – Dietera Eichelmanna (za volantem). Někteří tehdejší kolegové stále pracují v automobilce a třeba se poznají,“ komentuje zaslanou koláž Irena Hozáková, archivářka Škoda Auto z útvaru GKM – Škoda Muzeum.

  „Naše Felicie je neobvyklá tím, že je přestavěná na obytný vůz. Má bodykit z Felicie Fun a zelenou khaki barvu ze škodováckého vzorníku. Letos s námi projela 12 zemí bez větších problémů a příští rok ji čeká dalších osm. Z cest stříháme dokument na YouTube Felda na tripu,“ popisuje své zážitky Michal Poliak, automechanik z útvaru PF1-M/155 V.

• 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. 11. do 29. 11. 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 zaslat správné znění kvízu, které Pořadatel zveřejní v tištěné verzi zaměstnaneckých novin Škoda Mobil (vydání 11/2024), nebo v online verzi novin téhož vydání na webové adrese www.skodamobil.cz. Zodpovězením otázek se rozumí odeslání správných odpovědí na kvíz 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 a vyluštěním 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 příjmení 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 1. 11. 2024.

• Akce / konference-mmk – fotogalerie

  The MMK conference took place on 18 and 19 November at the Škoda Museum.

  A highlight of the programme was the traditional design presentation of new cars, including the Elroq model.

  Klaus Zellmer, CEO, delivered both the opening and closing remarks. 

  All board members (from left) - Holger Peters, Maren Gräf, Martin Jahn, Klaus Zellmer, Johannes Neft, Karsten Schnake and Andreas Dick - gave speeches at the MMK. Thomas Drechsler, Head of GK - Communications, conducted the programme.

  Oliver Stefani, Head of ED – Škoda Design, presented the Indian innovation Kylaq.

  During workshops, managers brainstormed solutions to various topics and presented and defended their ideas to their colleagues.

• Inovace / implementace-hackathon – fotogalerie

  Rychlost zavedení nového opatření do provozu ocenil předseda představenstva Klaus Zellmer.

  Tým oblasti Výroba a logistika si převzal ocenění za první implementovanou inovaci z rukou předsedy představenstva Klause Zellmera a Marka Jancáka, vedoucího PF – Výroba vozů.

• VZOR2 – fotogalerie

  Upřímně děkuji všem škodovákům, našim prodejcům a obchodním partnerům po celém světě za jejich vytrvalé úsilí. Jsou to oni, kdo umožnili dosáhnout takového výsledku za náročných podmínek a v rychle se měnícím tržním prostředí.
  

  Klaus Zellmer 

  Předseda představenstva

  V roce 2023 jsme dosáhli skvělých prodejních čísel s modelem Enyaq, který obsadil čtvrtou příčku mezi plně elektrickými vozidly v celé Evropě. Na našem největším trhu, v Německu, skončil dokonce třetí a v České republice i na Slovensku byl vůbec nejprodávanějším elektromobilem. 

  Martin Jahn

  Člen představenstva za oblast Prodeje a marketingu

  Naše hospodářské výsledky jsou důkazem toho, že úsporný program Next Level Efficiency+ a přijatá opatření mají požadovaný přínos. Takto posíleni pokračujeme v transformaci a investicích do elektromobility a digitalizace i přes volatilní trh a nejistotu v oblasti geopolitické situace.

  Holger Peters

  Člen představenstva za oblast Financí, IT a právních záležitostí

• Akce / dny-techniky – fotogalerie

  
  

  Na Dny techniky do kvasinského závodu dorazilo 223 zájemců.

  Žákyním a žákům základních škol pomáhají podobné akce v rozhodování se pro výběr středoškolského studia.

  Jedna ze zastávek – prohlídka elektrického vozu Enyaq.

  Další prohlídkou byla návštěva výrobní haly i s výkladem.

  Akce ukázala, že jsou technické obory vhodnou volbou i pro dívky.

  Dny techniky zorganizovala Škoda Academy, pod kterou spadá i SOUs.

• Ze světa / vietnam-motor-show – fotogalerie

  The Škoda Auto stand attracted many visitors.

  The Enyaq electric car was also on display, which is expected to be launched on the Vietnamese market in the future.

  For several visitors, it was their first close encounter with Škoda vehicles.

  The presentation of Škoda cars was accompanied by entertainment performances.

  An interactive simulator also provided entertainment.

• GreenFuture / greenweek-2024 – fotogalerie

  The Zerowasters workshop, entitled Second Life for the Old Calendar.

  In addition to clothes, a book swap was also held at the LKK.

  Visitors made voluntary contributions for books and clothes, which were donated to the Znesnáze21 collections supported by the Škoda Auto Endowment Fund.

  Everyone had the chance to try Škoda’s Curiosity Fuel coffee at the mobile café.

  The range of clothes on offer at the swap event was remarkably varied, with the surplus donated to the Mladá Boleslav clothing store.

  Hana Cejnarová, Head of PSU, sponsored the event and was actively involved in the Climate Mosaic workshop at the LKK, as well as in producing gift bags at the Edu booth’s Second Life for the Old Calendar.

  With the help of the Fruit Bike, participants could “pedal” their way to a fruit drink.

• Reportáž / ivet-2024 – fotogalerie

  
  

  The event’s smooth running was the result of seamless cooperation between the organising team and the presenters.

  The fair included the presentation of the Inventors Award, recognising Škoda employees for patent applications.

  A total of 36 innovative topics were on display, representing various Technical Development departments.

  The IVET trade fair was visited by over 1,500 guests from Škoda Auto and the VW Group.

  The innovations presented definitely carry the Škoda brand DNA and are very well chosen.

  For the first time, representatives of Škoda Motorsport also participated in the IVET fair with their Enyaq RS Race competition special concept.

  The fair also included the presentation of Inventors Awards for employee patent applications.

• Škodováci / roman-schubert – fotogalerie

  Roman Schubert si našel koníčka v kožedělné práci.

  Hledal něco, co ho bude bavit v důchodu a již má své první zákazníky.

  Své práce nabízí na webu (viz Tip).

  Kromě tohoto koníčku sbírá Roman i fotoaparáty Flexaret.

• Akce / expertni-forum – fotogalerie

  O zkušenosti se svou kariérní cestou se podělili členové představenstva.

  Následovala diskuze s experty z různých oblastí automobilky.

  A zajímavé pohledy přinesly externí hosté z úplně odlišných oborů.

  Nakonec přišly na řadu workshopy, ve kterých si mohli účastníci předávat zkušenosti v menších skupinách.

• Výročí / 25-let-fabia – fotogalerie

  „Vlastním model Fabia první generace s karoserií typu sedan, kterých se vyrobilo pouze 130 000. Auto jsem zdědil po dědovi a momentálně ho mám necelý rok. Velmi jsem si ho oblíbil, protože mě v něm už od malička děda vozil. Doufám, že zůstane mým klenotem navždy,“ říká Daniel Ulman, student prvního ročníku oboru logistika na SOUs.

  „Auto mám po otci, který ho koupil v roce 2002. Od té doby najelo už skoro 250 000 km. Je to spolehlivý a praktický vůz, ve kterém se odveze hromada věcí, ale i rodina na dovolenou. Pro svou nenáročnost je snadný na údržbu. A byť se mnohým kvůli svému atypickému kufru nemusí líbit, já ho mám rád,“ napsal Vítězslav Bedrna z útvaru EEM – Vývoj infotainmentu a ozvučení.

  „Vlastním model Fabia první generace ve variantě RS, vyrobený v roce 2007. Vůz je ve zcela originálním stavu, jak sjel z výrobní linky, a i přes nájezd přes 320 000 km stále jezdí jako nový. Vlastním vůz již sedmým rokem a denně si užívám jízdu za volantem, ať už při dojíždění do práce, nebo při občasných vyjížďkách po české krajině,“ napsal Dávid Buša z útvaru EPO/1 – Lokalizace motorů EA211/EA111.

  „Vůz jsem vlastnil od roku 2006 do roku 2018 a šlo o první generaci modelu Fabia po faceliftu. S autem jsem byl velmi spokojený, po dobu 12 let dostávalo pravidelný servis a sloužilo bez závad,“ říká Martin Mlejnek z útvaru EPS – Testcentrum a aplikace systémů pohonu.

  „Fabii junior 1,4 OHV 44 kW jsem koupil v roce 2002 kvůli své zálibě v ekojízdě. To auto se k tomu ideálně hodilo, protože nemělo nic zbytečného, dokonce ani posilovač řízení. Později se ukázalo, že motor nemá ve spotřebě proti modernímu 1,2 HTP v absolutním pořadí tradiční škodovácké soutěže Economyrun šanci. Naopak se ukázalo, že jde o nezničitelný motor, a celý vůz stále slouží jen s běžnou údržbou při 170 000 km i dnes bez problémů,“ říká Jan Horníček z útvaru EKI/5 – Zavazadlový prostor, obložení podlahy, tlumení.

  „Zasílám fotografie svého bývalého vozu Fabia třetí generace. Fotky zamrzlého boku jsou z prosince 2023, kdy na vůz ze střechy stékala voda, musel jsem použít dveře spolujezdce a pak vůz uklidit na dva dny do garáže, aby z něj led odkapal,“ píše Lukáš Růžička z útvaru EIV/22 – Rozšířené funkční zkoušky elektro.

  „Vůz vlastním od roku 2018, měl jsem v plánu s ním jezdit každý den do práce a občas i na nějaké srazy. Po roce jsem však pořídil model první generace. Aktuálně vlastním čtyři modely Fabia první generace,“ napsal Filip Skořepa z útvaru PF2-I/21 – obsluha linek.

  „Jsme parta kamarádů, kteří se ve svém volném čase věnují amatérským vytrvalostním závodům. Fabia jich s námi absolvovala hned několik, a to bez jediné motorové úpravy. Jelikož jsme všichni fanoušci formule 1, rozhodli jsme se fabču schovat do livery stáje Ferrari. S tímto designem jsme měli velký úspěch a dostali jsme se až do časopisu Faster,“ říká Milan Kutáček z útvaru PF2-I – Interní logistika MB II.

  „Náš rodinný výlet vozem Škoda Fabia RS TDI po malebném okolí jižních Čech v rámci Rally Český Krumlov 2019. Vůz vychází z původní rally homologace bez zásadních změn v dílech zvyšujících výkon. Naopak možností vedoucích ke zlepšení ovládání vozu bylo využito maximálně,“ napsal Vladimír Mandík z útvaru EXQ – Platforma a celkový rozsah funkcí.

  „Jedná se o vůz Fabia první generace s motorizací 1,9 TDI a o výkonu 74 kW. Ta měla na svou dobu velmi pěknou výbavu s vyhřívanými sedačkami, tempomatem, klimatizovanou přihrádkou, okny v elektrice, prostorný kufr s úchyty a elektrickým otevíráním apod.  Vůz byl vyroben roku 2002 a vlastním ho od roku 2018. Jeho momentální nájezd činí 217 000 km a motor funguje jako nový,“ píše Jan Kareš, operátor výroby z útvaru PFK-M/134 V.