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.