02/2025

Škoda Mobil February

• Titulka

• Novinky

  How Škoda models performed in 2024

  Octavia

  215,700 / +12,4%

  Kamiq

  126,000 / +8,2%

  Fabia

  117,100 / +24,1%

  Kodiaq

  114,500 / +8,1%

  Karoq

  109,400 / +9,3%

  Enyaq

  79,500 / -2,6%

  Superb

  72,800 / +7,9%

  Scala

  56,300 / -10,0%

  Kushaq

  19,300 / -27,4%

  Slavia

  16,000 / -19,6%

  Note: Worldwide deliveries of individual models in 2024 / % change compared with 2023

  Škoda Sales Increased Significantly Last Year
  

  Car deliveries rose by nearly 7 percent year on year, with 926,600 cars delivered worldwide. Škoda Auto’s growth was strongest in Europe, particularly in its core market of Germany, as well as in Turkey, the UK, Poland and Spain. Among the models, the Octavia remained the bestseller, followed by the Kamiq compact SUV. The Fabia moved into third place, with deliveries increasing by almost a quarter. Despite a slowdown in demand for all-electric cars across the industry, the Enyaq maintained its strong position, dominating several markets last year and ranking as the second-most popular EV in Germany, with 25,000 units sold.

  Holger Peters

  Board Member for Finance, IT and Legal affairs

  Continued strong demand for Škoda cars is the foundation of our long-term financial stability and enables us to make the necessary investments to secure the company’s future and maintain its long-term competitiveness.

  42

  Last December was the most successful of the past 42 months.
  

  Škoda Auto World
  

  Repair of Václav Klement Avenue

  Traffic near the Škoda Auto plant in Mladá Boleslav is about to undergo some major changes. A full reconstruction of Václav Klement Avenue will begin on 3 March, and it will result in various long-term restrictions for both car drivers and public transport. From 3 March to 13 July, the section between the exit from the car park at the seventh gate and the Nový hřbitov bus stop will be closed. However, access to the eighth gate via U Stadionu Street will remain open. All Škoda Auto car parks will remain open. Detour routes and more details can be found here.

  Euro NCAP praises new Superb

  Euro NCAP, the independent consortium that conducts crash tests and assesses car safety, has named the fourth-generation Superb and its sister car, the Volkswagen Passat, the best in the large family car class for 2024. Both models were evaluated together and achieved a five-star rating, with a safety score of 93% for adult passengers and 87% for child passengers. The Indian Kylaq also achieved five stars in similar Bharat NCAP tests, outperforming all competing ICE models in the sub-4-meter segment in terms of scores.

  ŠkodaGPT App marks a full year of service

  Since early last year, the carmaker’s employees have been using the GPT artificial intelligence model in a secure, in-house app called ŠkodaGPT, which allows employees to work with data while minimising the risk of commercial misuse. The application currently has nearly 9,000 users whom it helps with tasks like foreign language translations, e-mail formulations, programming and more. The AI Competence Centre under FIT is continuously expanding the application and adding new functionalities. The ability to share conversations and stream answers is in the pipeline and will progressively display faster results. An important part of ŠkodaGPT is the AI@Škoda community, which has more than 1,500 members and provides valuable feedback.

  In 2024, employees contributed CZK 4,321,749 to collections, which Škoda Auto then matched. A one-time collection for flood-affected areas raised CZK 6,549,100. In total, thanks to employees, the KOVO Trade Union and Škoda Auto, CZK 15,192,598 was donated to non-profit organisations.
  

  Klaus Zellmer meets with Prime Minister of Vietnam 

  During an official visit to the Czech Republic in January, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Klaus Zellmer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Škoda Auto. After entering the lucrative and growing Vietnamese market last year, the carmaker has been working to expand its dealer network and start local car production. Vietnam is a key part of the brand’s internationalisation strategy and its expansion into the ASEAN (Southeast Asia) markets. 

  FI department has a new head

  Michael Stening took over as head of the FI – Information Technology department on 1 February. He has extensive industry experience, having founded the successful start-up basecom in the late 1990s and contributed to its significant growth. Later, he worked in the management of the Stolzenberg technology company, where he was responsible for IT and the full implementation of the SAP system. Since 2016, he has worked for the VW Group, holding management positions in digitisation, among others. Most recently, he headed the sales digitisation subsidiary dx.one.

  Škoda Auto remained the clear market leader in the Czech Republic last year, even achieving slight growth.

  78,097

  Number of new Škoda car registrations on the Czech market in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%.

  33.7 %

  Škoda brand’s share in the Czech Republic.

  7/10

  Seven Škoda models ranked among the 10 best-selling cars in the Czech Republic.

  How they see us 
  

  fDrive.cz
  

  The new Enyaq
  

  The latest version of the successful electric SUV impresses with its Modern Solid design.
  

  (8 January 2025)

  The redesigned front section follows the car’s streamlined shape in a very organic way.

  Elimination of outdated chrome elements.

  High-quality interior. 

  Exceptionally spacious.

  
  

  Fewer motorisation options available. 

  No Enyaq RS version yet.

  Inferior rear-door panelling compared with the front.

  Target Summit attended by Trade Union Chairman

  On 15 and 16 January, the management of Škoda Auto met for the regular Target Summit, where targets for 2025 were discussed in detail and subsequently approved. For the first time ever, the event was also attended by Jaroslav Povšík, Chairman of the KOVO Trade Union Employee Council. “It’s an honour to meet you and shake hands. This proves the excellent cooperation between Škoda Auto’s management and the KOVO Trade Union,” said Povšík. During the two-day event, managers responsible for various areas of the Next Level Škoda Strategy also spoke. Two special guests, Kristina Vogel and Svenja Gluth, both with disabilities, were invited to share their insights on the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and overcoming obstacles.

  
  

  I am convinced that we have the right team to achieve all our goals. And I am proud to be part of it.

  Klaus Zellmer 

  Škoda Auto CEO

  On the Network
  

  Andreas Dick: Excellent results in a challenging year

  Škoda Auto produced over 925,000 cars worldwide in 2024, an increase of more than 4.2% year on year. “2024 was one of the most challenging years in Škoda Auto’s production history. We launched a record number of new models, expanded capacity at our foreign plants and further optimised production processes. I would like to thank the entire team in both production and logistics for their commitment to taking on their tasks and contributing to this outstanding achievement,” said Andreas Dick, Board Member for Production and Logistics. Detailed production statistics for 2024 are available in the Škoda Storyboard online magazine. 

  News
  

• Enyaq in a new outfit

  Right at the start of 2025, Škoda Auto is preparing a grand premiere to present a new version of the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé. Now even more appealing thanks to the Modern Solid design language, they offer customers much more than ever before – from sustainable materials to more advanced digital features and assistance systems, along with an extended range made possible by improved aerodynamics.

  New Enyaq Features Modern Solid

  The latest Enyaq range features sustainable materials, more advanced digital features and assistance systems, as well as an extended range thanks to improved aerodynamics.

  Topic
  

  At the start of 2025, Škoda Auto is set for a major premiere. One of Europe’s best-selling electric model ranges is getting an upgrade. The Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé, which underwent significant innovations last year, are now even more appealing thanks to the latest Modern Solid design language. In addition, they offer customers enhanced comfort and practicality. Join us for a look at the most important new features.

  Design and aerodynamics

  Like last year’s compact Elroq, the new Enyaq gets a glossy black Tech-Deck Face and split Matrix-LED headlamps. It is now adorned with Unique Dark Chrome elements, including Škoda lettering on the bonnet and fifth door, as well as spoilers on the bumpers. The range of two non-metallic and seven metallic colours has been expanded to include the exclusive Olibo Green shade. 

  At the same time, the redesigned front section has further improved the model’s already excellent performance. Combined with optimised air curtains and new aerodynamic wheels, the new Enyaq achieves a drag coefficient of 0.245, compared with 0.264 for the original model. The Enyaq Coupé achieves 0.225, thus improving on the previous 0.234. As a result, the range in WLTP mode has greatly increased.

  The new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé are once again available in the Sportline version, showcasing a host of black-painted details, blacked-out rear side windows and rear glass and black sports seats with integrated headrests.

  
  

  The Enyaq has been given a completely new look and offers a better user experience. Innovations such as remote parking and enhanced MyŠkoda app functionality will make our customers’ daily lives even more convenient.

  Martin Jahn

  Board Member for Sales and Marketing

  Interior

  New cabin features include a steering wheel with Škoda lettering, heated as standard. The new Enyaq offers multiple interior versions, including a fresh and colourful Lodge variant with contrast stitching and orange seatbelts. This interior also introduces eco-friendly innovations, with seat upholstery made from TechnoFil, a material composed of 75% recycled ECONYL fibres. The updated range also comes with other Simply Clever features, including a QR code in the boot linking to instructions for efficient use. Passengers will also benefit from USB-C fast charging in both the front and rear, with power output of up to 45W.

  The new Enyaq is available in two traction battery versions and three power variants, including all-wheel drive.

  Connectivity and safety

  Life with the Enyaq is now even more convenient thanks to the redesigned MyŠkoda app, which integrates the Powerpass service for easy access to charging points. The optional Automatic Parking function has also been expanded to allow the driver to control parking manoeuvres directly from the MyŠkoda app on their smartphone. The new Enyaq can store parking manoeuvres up to 50 metres long for five different parking spaces. Again, the driver manages everything via the MyŠkoda app.

  > 580 km

  Maximum range on a single charge.

  < 28 minutes

  Battery charge from 10% to 80%.

  CZK 1,015,000

  Basic price, including VAT, on the Czech market.

  Passenger comfort is enhanced by an improved Infotainment system featuring a new “heaters” button that activates all heating functions simultaneously. The range of standard assistance systems has also been expanded to include lane change assist, Rear Traffic Alert and proactive occupant protection.

  Tip
  

  Print a 3D model of the new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé using Škoda’s print templates, available on Printables.com. These new products come in 1:24 and 1:43 scales for both multi-colour and single-colour printing. You can also download templates for the Elroq and various other models.

• Ze světa / srbsko-autocacak

  New Experience for Serbian Customers

  In Belgrade, Autočačak has opened the first Škoda dealership on the local market under its new corporate identity and has introduced numerous digital innovations. 

  From the world
  

  Serbia and Montenegro are key markets dominated by the Škoda brand. Late last year, it began to write a new chapter when, alongside an upgraded version of the best-selling Octavia and new generations of the Superb and Kodiaq, it introduced its first local dealership aligned with its current corporate identity. It was opened in New Belgrade by Autočačak, a long-time Škoda Auto partner, and the transformation of other showrooms will follow.

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  More than this many Škoda dealerships worldwide have already been transformed in line with the new corporate identity.

  “Interest in Škoda cars in Serbia is growing year by year. Their quality plays a fundamental role, but we also recognise how important customer care is. We’re convinced that the new showroom will provide an even more pleasant and welcoming atmosphere,” said Dušan Kostić, Vice President of Autočačak, at the opening ceremony. The event, attended by journalists and representatives of major fleet customers, also welcomed Czech Ambassador Jan Bondy and Luboš Vlček, Head of VE – Sales Europe.

  The Belgrade dealership received more than just new colours, equipment and interior renovation – it now offers customers a digital experience when selecting a car. For example, they can visualise their car’s configuration on a video wall using a tablet. Each car on display has a digital screen with the price list, features and videos showcasing its strengths. A café bar at the back of the showroom provides refreshments.

  Info
  

  Škoda Auto in Serbia and Montenegro

  The two separate Balkan countries are covered as a single market by the Škoda brand and its importer. The Octavia remains the best-selling model, while the Fabia has gained prominence thanks to a large order for the police fleet. Electrification is still in its early stages, but Škoda offers the Enyaq and will introduce the Elroq this year. Plans are underway to launch the Škoda Plus sales programme in this market for pre-owned and lightly used cars.

  Deliveries to customers in 2024: 8,500 cars

  Market share: 25%

  Number of dealerships: 19

• Ze světa / promeny-showroomu

  From the world
  

  Other showroom transformations

  Cairo, Egypt

  The new showroom opened by importer Kayan Egypt combines car sales with a cosy café. It features digital tools for exploring the range of Škoda models, along with a high-end coffee machine in the carmaker’s new colours.  

  Jelgava, Latvia

  Absolut Auto Mitau has established its new dealership in the spirit of the GreenRetail strategy. The façade is made from locally sourced wood, while the interior features sophisticated intelligent lighting and efficient heating systems. On the top floor, co-working spaces have been created for students and residents. Public benches and a bicycle repair stand complete the area.

  Riga, Latvia 

  Another Green Motors dealership in the Latvian capital (we covered the first one in the July 2024 issue of Škoda Mobil) has also undergone an innovation and a visual refresh. A six-metre LED wall now dominates one of the busiest streets in the city. 

  Plovdiv, Bulgaria

  The Škoda City Store compact city dealership format has a new addition in Bulgaria’s second-largest city. Customers can explore various digital elements showcasing Škoda models and the services available at the service complex.

• Accelerated Kylaq roll-out

  The launch of the new Kylaq SUV in India was completed five weeks ahead of schedule, which allowed the brand’s most compact vehicle to reach customers sooner and strengthen Škoda Auto's competitiveness on the Indian market. Thanks to this accelerated ramp-up, production in Pune started on 12 December, and thus, the project team was able to build on the successful launches of the Kushaq and Slavia.

  Successful Ramp-up Acceleration

  Production of the new Kylaq compact SUV in India began successfully five weeks ahead of schedule.

  From the world
  

  The Škoda family of cars has been expanding with several new additions, including the Kylaq SUV – the brand’s current most compact car, designed for the Indian market. Production started on 12 December at the Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) plant in Pune. “By manufacturing Kylaq locally, we proudly support the Make-in-India initiative, maintaining Group’s DNA of delivering safety, comfort and driving dynamics”, said Piyush Arora, CEO and managing director of SAWVIPL. 

  The Kylaq is the fifth car to be built on the MQB-A0-IN platform, which takes into account the specific conditions in India. “The project team across the board was able to build on the successful ramp-ups of the Kushaq and Slavia,” said David Šenkýř, India 2.5 Project Manager in the PAX – Launch Management Special Projects unit.

  One of the biggest challenges was bringing forward the start of series production by five weeks. “The ambitious goal was achieved thanks to the outstanding work of the entire project team. There are certainly not a lot of brands, even within the VW Group, that have managed to accelerate a new model’s ramp-up by such a margin,” said Šenkýř.

  By accelerating the ramp-up, Škoda Auto was able to bring the Kylaq to customers earlier and thus strengthen its competitiveness in the vast Indian market. Compact SUVs are in high demand there, and the Czech brand’s new product has been attracting attention from the start. In the first 10 days, 10,000 customers placed orders. 

  “To reduce the ramp-up time, we had to reconfigure certain processes and make significant adjustments. In ramp-up management, this involved reducing the production time for all 115 pre-production cars so that they could be handed over to the technical development and quality departments for testing, as well as for marketing and sales purposes,” explained Šenkýř.

  The Kylaq project team also tackled various technical issues with innovative solutions. One example was the implementation of the passenger airbag deactivation function during the pre-production phase. The final parts from the supplier were only available for testing in the final pre-production phase, which posed a risk of functional failure during final testing and, therefore, potential problems for the entire pre-production run. However, the team successfully managed and eliminated these risks to ensure the completion of the project within the reduced time frame. Thus, the Kylaq is ready to boldly conquer the Indian market.

  Kateřina Pálková

  Project India 2.5

  PAX – Launch Management Special Projects

  
  

  This was my first project work after graduating from college. Jumping straight into an Indian project as a complete newbie was a huge challenge, but I overcame it thanks to my amazing colleagues and supervisors, who were great mentors. My three-month internship at the Pune plant helped me gain a detailed understanding of the project milestones, deal with complications and navigate the cultural differences. When working on a project almost 6,500 kilometres away, with everything done online, it can be difficult to grasp the reality on the ground and fully understand the issues.

• Elroq enters series production

  Škoda Auto started mass production of the Elroq in January. This all-electric model not only introduces the Modern Solid design but also incorporates several technological innovations. The Elroq rolled off the production line in Mladá Boleslav, marking its launch four years after production began on the Enyaq, the carmaker’s first electric SUV, which shares the same production line in the M13 hall.

  Another Electric Challenge

  Škoda Auto has started series production of the Elroq in Mladá Boleslav.

  Four years after launching production of its Enyaq, the carmaker has begun production of another fully electric model. In January, the Elroq started rolling off the production lines, bringing not only the new Modern Solid design but also a range of technological innovations. How did the Elroq’s roll-out evolve, and what challenges did the PAC – Launch Management Project COMPACT team have to overcome?

  Representatives from the product line, technical development, purchasing, quality, the pilot hall, production planning, pre-production logistics, mass production and marketing were all involved. They drew on the experience gained from the Enyaq ramp-up. The Elroq shares a production line with the Enyaq in the M13 hall in Mladá Boleslav, where the Octavia has also been produced alongside electric models for a long time. Last year, however, part of its production was moved to Kvasiny. 

  The pre-production car was built a year in advance, and the development of the Elroq relied solely on virtual prototypes.

  Virtual prototypes

  Series production was preceded by a pre-production phase during which the first pre-production car was built a year in advance. The Elroq was unique in that its development during the pilot project relied exclusively on virtual prototypes. For this reason, great emphasis was placed on producing the first physical pre-production cars. The body welding, painting and final assembly of the pre-series cars were fully integrated into the production lines. However, the project team also benefitted from the support and know-how of the staff at the Central Pilot Hall, who helped to produce the first bodies. Most of the cars produced were sent to the Technical Development and Quality departments for testing, while others were prepared for the Marketing and Communications departments. These were used, for example, at the world premiere in Prague on 1 October 2024 and for a dynamic presentation to the press.

  Preparations

  The on-board team had to resolve various technical issues and develop innovations. One example was the implementation of new manufacturing processes related to the Modern Solid design language, which transformed the entire production process (more in the October 2024 issue of Škoda Mobil). “Project work is primarily about people and information. As many of my colleagues will agree, working with people is the most challenging aspect of any project. However, thanks to mutual respect and cooperation, we successfully overcame all these challenges,” says Mojmír Hájek, Head of PA – Launch Management.

  Production

• Moje stopa ve výrobě / lukas-vaclavik

  My footprint in production

  I am living my dream
  

  Lukáš Václavík

  Project Manager, Launch Management Software MBI, KV

  PAC – Launch Management Project COMPACT

  How did you join Škoda Auto?

  I started as an intern in 2015 while still studying at university, and I worked my way through the Production and Quality departments. In 2017, I was offered the position of Assistant to the Head of PS – Brand Management, and since 2020, I’ve been working in the PAC unit.

  What does your job entail?

  I have partial responsibility for each project that our unit oversees. I coordinate the readiness of control units for pre-production car builds and handle troubleshooting, as well as any flash actions on already produced cars. I’ve been involved in the launch of the Karoq in line with UNECE standards, the modernisation of the Octavia and, last but not least, the launch of the Elroq.

  The team’s main task is to optimise the project for mass production.
  

  Has the carmaker supported you in your career path?

  I’ve always had the full support of my superiors, who have provided me with numerous opportunities for professional growth. Currently, I am about to embark on a trip abroad to Porsche AG as part of the Desk Surfing project, where I’ll be involved in the launch of the third-generation Cayenne.

  Do you manage to achieve a work–life balance? 

  My schedule is often hectic, but I’ve always made an effort to balance my work and personal life as best I can. I enjoy cycling and, in the winter, downhill skiing or ski mountaineering. These days, you can often find me in the Krkonoše Mountains on weekends, where I volunteer as a member of the Mountain Rescue Service.

  Do you have a professional dream?

  I enjoy my work very much. I’m already living the dream and fulfilling sub-tasks and goals that contribute to my personal development and keep me moving forward.

• February anniversaries

  What does the first recorded theft of an L&K car on Czech territory have in common with the digital world premiere of the updated Octavia model? Both took place in the month of February, but 113 years apart! These and other fascinating February milestones from the automaker’s history are presented in the section celebrating the 130th anniversary of Škoda Auto.

  Searching for a New Passenger Car 

  1960 The leaders of Czechoslovakia decided in 1955 that the carmaker had to start large-scale production of a new passenger car. The concept of the Škoda 1000 MB led to 50 prototypes, seven of which (designated NOV) were created in February 1960.

  The project was named the “new passenger car” (NOV for short) and, in line with the building slogans of the time, was intended as a people’s car for the broad masses of working people. The specifications called for a four-seat cabin and an engine designed to last 50,000 to 60,000 km before requiring an overhaul, with a fuel consumption of six to seven litres per 100 kilometres. The production price was set at 10,000 Czechoslovak crowns at the time. This project marked the most fundamental technological transformation in the company’s history – a shift from cars with a separate chassis (and frame) to a progressive self-supporting body. It also meant abandoning the classic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout in favour of a fully rear-mounted drivetrain, which was a fashionable global trend in the early 1960s. At the same time, new production facilities were being built at the Mladá Boleslav car plant. This modern, world-class production line delivered the first Škoda 1000 MB sedan in April 1964.

   

  Where are prototypes born today?

  Test cars and prototypes are developed at the Technical Development Centre in Mladá Boleslav. The facility, completed in 2021, includes virtual reality equipment, 168 workstations and 13 meeting rooms. Car production is concentrated within 14,000 square metres.

  Watch a video of the prototype being built.

  

   

  What happened in February

   

  1911

  The first recorded theft of an L&K car on Czech territory.

   

  1919

  On 25 February, the Czechoslovak koruna is officially adopted.

   

  1933

  Jiří Hanuš sets off on a Sahara crossing in a Škoda 633.

   

  1936

  The Škoda Rapid II is sold to the T. G. Masaryk House Administration in Lány.

   

  1938

  Karel Loevenstein, CEO and later President of Škoda Works, dies.

   

  1948

  On 25 February, the communist coup is completed.

   

  1985

  During the first three months of the year, six Škoda 781 B (B for Bertone) prototypes are built.

   

  1986

  The Škoda 130 LR finishes second overall at Spa, Belgium, on 7–9 February.

   

  1995

  The foundation stone for the Octavia production facility is laid.

   

  1998

  Series production of the Octavia Combi begins, alongside the Felicia facelift.

   

  2015

  The third-generation Superb is introduced.

   

  2017

  The modernised Octavia rolls off the line at the main production plant.

   

  2019

  The Kamiq expands the SUV range for the European market.

   

  2022

  The main plant begins mass production of the Enyaq Coupé.

   

  2024

  Digital world premiere of the updated Octavia.

• Výročí / 130-let--unor-2

  The creation and design of the car as seen by Oto Janata 

  1973–2025 Oto began his career at the carmaker as an apprentice woodworker, later transferring to Česana. In the early 1990s, he contributed to the design of the Felicia and later worked in the newly established Škoda Design studio. 

  The design model was created by cutting out rib shapes from plywood, which were then placed onto the model parts and filled with epoxy modelling compound. The next day, after curing, the shape could be hand-planed into the shape of ribs. In cases of material shortages, the compound was reapplied. Before the 1:1 scale model was developed, designs were first created in a 1:4 scale, using alder wood, which was easy to work with. “When I joined Česana, I was still working on the ‘100’, and later, I was involved in the 105/120 model series,” recalls Oto.

  100

  The number of people, representing 25 nationalities, who make up the Škoda Design team, where future Škoda cars are created. 

  He was also involved in the development of the Felicia model. “Even before the contract between the carmaker and VW was signed, we’d been working on the Felicia in Wolfsburg. Its production was based on the Favorit, from which the front and rear sheet metal parts were removed and replaced with load-bearing parts for modelling,” he continues. “Thanks to this, we learned about new modelling technologies. The most important was the clay-synthetic modelling clay, which is still used in car design today,” Oto adds.

  He later moved from the model shop to the Škoda Design team. When work began on the Fabia, he was already working in the newly renovated Česana facility. The team had new machining tools and 3D measuring machines, and production was made faster thanks to CNC milling. “All this replaced the original manual work,” says Oto, who is now retired and passing on his experience to budding designers at UMPRUM in Prague. 

  The full interview is available on Škoda Space.

  Good taste tradition 

  The Škoda Design Department has been led by numerous prominent designers, each shaping the brand’s unmistakable design language. This evolution began with their predecessors, who worked on the first car from Mladá Boleslav: the L&K Voiturette A (1905). However, the principles have not changed. “In everything we do, we try to arouse emotions and avoid mediocrity,” says Oliver Stefani, Head of ED – Škoda Design.

  1956

  Škoda 976 Karosa

  A front-wheel-drive prototype, developed as part of the people’s car project, with drive and bodywork by Karosa in Vysoké Mýto. 

  1963

  Škoda 1000 MB estate type 990

  The rear-engined station wagon prototype 990 “Hajaja” was built as a single unit.

  1964

  Škoda F3 type 992

  A monopost car based on Škoda 1000 MB technology, featuring a rear-mounted engine.

  1967

  Škoda 1100 MB Rallye

  This type of car is part of Škoda motorsport’s long history in domestic and international competitions.

• Výročí / 130-let--unor-3

  2017 Škoda Auto continues to actively invest in technological and production facilities. In February 2017, the company opened a state-of-the-art press shop in the M4 hall at its main production facility. The PXL 2 servo-pressing line is capable of pressing large aluminium body parts.

  Medical services

  The provision of medical services has a long tradition at Škoda Auto. In the early days, this primarily involved initial examinations for new employees, occupational hygiene and, where necessary, medical care at high-risk workplaces. In February 1943, at the time of the Protectorate, a medical pavilion was established directly at the main plant. Prevention was not a major focus at the time, and only in the 1950s did this begin to change. In 1984, medical services were centralised in the Škoda Clinic, with additional treatment rooms located inside individual plants to ensure greater accessibility for employees. 

  The first Simply Clever testing

  1935 In February, a modified Škoda Popular was sent to Špindlerův Mlýn, where Mladá Boleslav engineers tested a new system to improve winter supply deliveries to mountain chalets. The gendarmerie and the financial guard also needed a similar car to patrol the ridges of the border mountains. To improve performance in snowy conditions, metal skis were attached to the Popular’s front wheels, while chains significantly enhanced the traction of the rear tyres. Tests showed that the skis had to be welded instead of riveted. The vehicle was driven in first gear, allowing full use of the torque of its 20-horsepower engine. The ingeniously designed Škoda car could even tow several skiers behind it using a rope. In keeping with the Simply Clever philosophy, this solution replaced the not-yet-widespread ski lifts.

• Ze světa / vyroba-kylaq – fotogalerie

  Piyush Arora, Managing Director CEO of SAVWIPL, and Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Bpard Member for Production and Logistics, attended the launch of the Kylaq in Pune. 

  Colleagues from the Czech carmaker were involved in the successful launch with employees from the Indian plant.

  Andreas Dick at the completion ceremony for the first production Kylaq.

  David Šenkýř from PAX – Launch management special projects unit with his Indian colleagues in Pune working out the details on the new production car.

• Pomáháme / podpora-regionu – fotogalerie

  Automobilka v Mladé Boleslavi pravidelně podporuje Festival kultur, na kterém se podílejí místní menšiny.

  Stánek vietnamské komunity s tradičními pokrmy.

  Součástí festivalu jsou i ukázky folkloru.

  Návštěvníci se mohli těšit i na vystoupení souborů.

  Škoda Auto loni darovala devět vozů Octavia sociálním službám na Rychnovsku.

  A nezapomněla ani na Vrchlabsko, kde si sociální služby převzaly pět vozů Octavia Combi. 

  V obou regionech myslí i na bezpečnost, tento vůz darovala Městské policii Rychnov nad Kněžnou.

• Inovace / serizeni-svetlometu – fotogalerie

  Jana Hakenová, Martin Hlušička a Aleš Vondrlík při měření světlometů.

  Kontrolní měření seřízení světlometů má na starosti tým GQF-1/2 – eFAP / FAP Werk MB I.

  K měření se využívá upravený digitální fotoaparát a speciální software LumiDISP.

• Výročí / 130-let--unor-1 – fotogalerie

  The prototypes that preceded the Škoda 1000 MB were designated NOV.

  Among the prototypes that would lead to the Škoda 1000 MB was the rear-engined Type 990.

  The car was nicknamed "Hajaja" and was produced in a single example.

• Motorsport / nova-sezona – fotogalerie

  Italský pilot Roberto Daprà připsal na Rallye Monte-Carlo body do kategore WRC2 za páté místo. 

  Na trati jako vždy panovaly nevyzpytatelné, neustále se měnící podmínky.

  Jako zahřívací kolo pojal slavný závod Gus Greensmith, který se ho rozhodl nesoutěžit v něm o body do celkového hodnocení. 

  Na trať se vydal i český mladík Filip Kohn ve voze týmu Baumschlager Rallye&Racing.

  S britským spolujezdcem Rossem Whittockem obsadili desáté místo.

• 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.

• Jak to chodí / mistrovske-forum – fotogalerie

  Mistrovské fórum se odehrálo v kulisách Laurin & Klement Kampusu. Na akci se dostavilo 442 účastníků, kteří si poslechli novinky z výroby, HR i odbytu a dozvěděli se, jak se automobilce dařilo a jaké jsou budoucí výhledy a výzvy.

  Setkání bylo dynamičtější díky rozdělení účastníků do čtyř skupin. To proběhlo hned po úvodní řeči Marka Jancáka, jehož tým ve spolupráci s dalšími útvary tento formát setkání připravil, za což jim patří poděkování.

  Andreas Dick zmínil, že Škoda Auto je jedním z největších dodavatelů baterií a připravuje i přechod na novou generaci modulárních akumulátorů.

  Na voze Elroq vystaveném ve foyer LKK dvojice mechaniků krok za krokem předvedla novou jednodušší montáž přední části vozu včetně nasazení světlometů a nárazníku s prvky „samolícování“ v designu Modern Solid.

  Maren Gräf hovořila o sdíleném HR nástroji pro celý koncern VW Hello Success nebo o nové platformě pro personální aktivity přímých nadřízených. Představila také výsledky kolektivního vyjednávání z konce roku 2024.

  Během setkání měli mistrové a mistři prostor také na dotazy, které oproti minulým letům, kdy je pokládali prostřednictvím aplikace Slido, nebyly anonymní. Na každém stanovišti se tak mohla vést živá diskuze.

  Kromě stagnace růstu a konkurence z Číny jsou podle Klause Zellmera vyhlídky na další roky ve znamení drobných změn v dohodě Green Deal a nutnosti úpravy úrovně programu Next Level Efficiency+. Dobrou budoucnost podle něj nastaví historicky nejširší portfolio modelů.

  Martin Jahn hovořil o tom, jak se Škoda Auto potýká s emisními limity, což se odráží i na letošních plánovaných prodejích. Rok 2025 je podle něj plný ambicí: vedle startu modelu Elroq jde o uvedení vozu Kylaq v Indii, modelů Kushaq a Slavia ve Vietnamu, dobývání nových trhů a představení nového obchodního modelu.

• Téma / novy-enyaq-3D – fotogalerie

  The templates enable 3D printing of the new Enyaq in Coupé...

  … and also with a conventional body.

  Scales 1:24 and 1:43 are available.

  And you can choose between single and multi-colour printing. 

• 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 7. 2. do 28. 2. 2025 (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 2/2025), 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 7. 2. 2025.

• Na zkušenou / daniel-vosvrda – fotogalerie

  Vietnamská provincie Quang Ninh se pyšní úchvatnou zátokou Ha Long.

  Sousední provincie Binh Lieu je známá hřebenovou stezkou po vápencových vrcholech, které se přezdívá Dinosaur Spine (páteř dinosaura). Je dlouhá přes dva kilometry a čítá více ne 2 000 schodů. Nejkrásnější je návštěva na podzim, kdy jsou vrcholky pokryty bílými a stříbrnými klasy rákosu cây cỏ lau.

  Stánek značky Škoda na festivalu Fun Wheels ve městě Ha Long.

  Projížďka na lodičkách v krasové oblasti Trang An. Jde o památku UNESCO a natáčel se tam například film Kong: Ostrov lebek. Pro Daniela Vošvrdu a jeho snoubenku je to oblíbené místo, kam vyrazit o víkendu. 

  Horská oblast Mu Cang Chai na severu země před podzimní sklizní rýže, kdy se pole vybarví dozlatova. Lokalita není tolik vyhledávaná turisty, přestože údajně nabízí nejkrásnější rýžové terasy ve Vietnamu. Jde o domov etnických menšin H'mong a Thai a výborné místo pro trekking. Kromě toho nabízí také horké prameny nebo podmínky paragliding.

• Akce / kampan-modern-solid– fotogalerie

  Ve Španělsku vsadili v kampani na roztomilé kočky. Použité heslo pak v překladu zní: „Buďte více kočkami, buďte zvědavější!“

  České zákazníky k zájmu o nový model přiváděly přírodní zajímavosti na sociálních sítích.

  V Rakousku zamířil Elroq razantně do veřejného prostoru. Objevil se na videomappingu, na eskalátorech v metru i na speciálním polepu tramvaje. 

  Ve Finsku povzbudily zvědavost před premiérou modelu vizuály s plameňáky. 

  Na Slovensku se kampaň propojila s přáním k vánočním svátkům.

  V Itálii zasadili Elroq a plameňáky do místního prostředí pomocí rozšířené reality. Jako například na náměstí Jednoty Itálie v Terstu.

  V Belgii dostal při slavnostním odhalení vozu plameňák ještě alegoričtější podobu.

• Výroba / vyroba-elroq – fotogalerie

  The all-electric Elroq began rolling off the production lines at the main plant in January.

  Andreas Dick, Board Memeber for Production and Logistics (right), and Mojmír Hajek, Head of PA – Launch Management (far left), did not miss the first finished cars.

  Representatives from product line, technical development, procurement, quality, pilot hall, production planning, pre-series logistics, series production and marketing were involved in the implementation of the launch.

• Výročí / 130-let--unor-3 – fotogalerie

  The modified Škoda Popular took to the mountains in February 1935.

  It was tested to see how it could serve the police and financial guards in the mountains...

  ... so the car had metal skis attached to the steering wheels.

• Ze světa / srbsko-autocacak – fotogalerie

  The New Belgrade dealership now offers customers an even greater comfort and experience.

  They can configure their new car on their tablet and visualise it on the video wall.

  The interior has received a complete overhaul, with colours and other elements in the new Škoda brand identity.

• Téma / novy-enyaq – fotogalerie

  In the spirit of the Modern Solid design language, the new Enyaq gets a gloss black Tech-Deck Face and split headlights.

  The Sportline variant relies on classic gloss black elements.

  In the Coupé version, the Enyaq has side skirts painted in a body-coloured colour.

  Reflecting Modern Solid's design language, the Lodge's fresh and colourful interior features sustainable materials, contrast stitching and seat belts in orange.

  The new Lounge Design Selection’s predominantly dark grey upholstery features seat covers made of a combination of artificial leather and Suedia microfibre with new light green contrasting stitching.

  Traditionally tuned are the storage compartments in the car's cabin.

  And also cleverly designed and generous luggage space.

  A new feature is a steering wheel with Škoda lettering instead of a logo.

• 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