03/2025

Škoda Mobil March

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  Škoda cars on display at Rétromobile.
  

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  Paris Flyover 130 Years Ago
  

  To celebrate its 130th anniversary, Škoda Auto made a bold statement at the prestigious Rétromobile classic car exhibition by presenting its largest display in Paris to date. In collaboration with importer Škoda France, the company doubled its exhibition space to 500 m2 to showcase vehicles spanning three different centuries of production. The thoughtfully curated display reflected the brand’s rich history, starting with its first-ever production model, the L&K Voiturette A, and concluding with the latest electric cars, the Enyaq and Elroq. The Elroq, in particular, highlighted its versatility with a special conversion into a café car. Rétromobile is one of the world’s most prestigious classic car shows, with an average of 130,000 visitors from many countries.

  Škoda Auto World
  

  Collective bargaining

  In the second half of February, Škoda Auto management and the KOVO Trade Union finalised the collective bargaining agreement for 2025. Following the conclusion of the autumn negotiations, which addressed the social fund and working hours, both parties have now reached an agreement on wage tariffs. The result is a balanced agreement that ensures the company’s competitiveness, secures employment and offers very attractive conditions for employees. We will provide full details in the April issue of Škoda Mobil.

  SOUs becomes a faculty school

  The Škoda Auto Vocational School (SOUs) has been designated as a faculty school of the Faculty of Mechatronics, Informatics and Interdisciplinary Studies at the Technical University of Liberec. This closer collaboration will enhance the exchange of professional knowledge and provide the most successful students with a direct pathway to university studies. This partnership represents a unique model in the Czech Republic by bridging vocational secondary education and university-level studies. It enables joint research and grant projects, as well as shared facilities.

  Order ergonomics digitally

  SG/3 – Ergonomics and Work Physiology has launched ErgoOrder, a digital ergonomics order form that replaces the previous paper version. With its user-friendly interface and the ability to submit any type of request, SG/3 expects to improve work organisation and clarity of requests. The app replaces the “Ergonomics / Physical Load Order” form and is accessible from both PCs and mobile devices, with a link to the user. More details can be found in the Ergonomics and Work Physiology Laboratory section of Škoda Space.

  Closure at OBI

  The Radoučská spojka between roads I/38 and II/610, located at the border of Mladá Boleslav and Bradlec, will remain closed until 6 April. The closure is due to intersection modifications near the OBI hobby market, linked to the construction of the Kosmonosy multifunctional complex. It also affects part of the pavement and cycle path at the first-class road crossing.

  A quarter of a century has passed since Škoda entered the Indian market. The company started building a plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) 25 years ago. Today, it offers models developed specifically for this market, including the new Kylaq.
  

  Oliver Blume: It’s time to look ahead

  Agreements from the pre-Christmas period, challenges for 2025 and the goal of creating a global automotive technology group were discussed by Oliver Blume, Chairman of the VW Group Board of Management, in an interview with Group Internal Communications. He highlighted, among others, the significant sustainable savings that can be achieved in the medium term. Despite a challenging situation with many additional hurdles, Blume remains optimistic and emphasised that the VW Group is a very strong company that continues to successfully deliver on its agenda. The full interview is available on Škoda Space.

  Area F unveils its strategic goals for 2025

  On 11 February, Area F hosted an event entitled F4F – Annual Review and Target Setting 2025, focused on evaluating 2024 targets and setting new goals for 2025. The event was opened by Board Member Holger Peters, along with Lukáš Melichárek, Coordinator of F/1 – Financial Strategy and Projects, who oversees the F4F – Finance for the Future initiative. The highlight of the event was the presentation of strategic project objectives, led and managed by talents from Area F. An open discussion with the management team followed, which helped to clarify objectives and emphasised the crucial role of the initiative. Another key part of the programme was the introduction of the new F/2 department, the Digital delivery center area F and the company-wide AI Think Big project.

  The Škoda Museum welcomed its 4-millionth visitor, the Uhlík family, on Friday, 31 January. They were visiting the Mladá Boleslav exhibition for the first time. Last year, a total of 212,461 people explored the museum, marking a 5% year-on-year increase.

  Production of the DQ200 transmissions at the Vrchlabí plant has reached another milestone. This component is used in multiple Škoda models and across other VW Group brands. 

  6,000,000

  Total number of DQ200 gearboxes produced in Vrchlabí.

  710,600

  Number of gearboxes produced in 2024 (compared with 690,000 the previous year).

  DQ200 gearbox Automatic seven-speed gearbox with fast shifting and fuel efficiency. 

  352

  Number of components

  22

  Number of variants

  72 kg

  Weight

  
  

  How they see us
  

  AutoRevue.cz
  

  Kodiaq RS 2.0 TSI 195 kW
  

  The sporty variant of the new-generation SUV was presented to journalists during driving tests in Croatia (more here).
  

  (2 March 2025)

  A successful SUV for everyday driving

  Handles sporty driving well

  Four-wheel drive as standard

  DCC+ twin-valve dampers

  Powerful yet quiet engine

  Škoda’s most expensive production car

  Lacks adjustable seat side grip for a sportier ride

  On the Network
  

  Bohdan Wojnar on ŠAVŠ
  

  In the latest episode of the ŠAVŠCAST podcast, Bohdan Wojnar, former Škoda Auto Board Member, discusses the founding of Škoda Auto University 25 years ago. He reflects on the early years of the school and shares his thoughts on its future. The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify and Instagram.

• Stronger than ever before

  The sporty versions of two successful Škoda models have never been more powerful. The latest Octavia RS and Kodiaq RS now feature a 2.0 TSI unit delivering 195 kW of power and 370 to 400 Nm of torque. In late February, journalists descended on the Grobnik circuit near Rijeka, Croatia, to test the two new models. They also had the opportunity to ride as co-drivers in the legendary Škoda 130 RS special.

  More Powerful Than Ever Before

  The latest sporty versions of the Kodiaq RS and Octavia RS showcased their strengths in Croatia.

  Topic

  Never before have the sporty versions of two of Škoda’s most successful models had such power under the bonnet. The Octavia RS and Kodiaq RS are now available with a 2.0 TSI power unit delivering 195 kW of power and 370 to 400 Nm of torque. At the end of February, journalists from across Europe and India descended on the Grobnik circuit near Rijeka, Croatia, for a proper test drive of these two new models. 

  200

  Number of journalists who participated in RS test drives in Croatia.

  23

  European markets represented by journalists at the event. Additional participants flew in from India.

  In addition to driving the latest RS models, they also had the opportunity to sit as co-drivers in the legendary Škoda 130 RS, which is celebrating 50 years since its debut. RS, short for Rally Sport, has symbolised the Škoda brand’s performance models since 1974. “What a feeling! Škoda’s popular RS models have become icons by combining thrilling sportiness with everyday practicality, accessibility and strong emotional appeal. The new RS versions take driving dynamics even further by captivating and exciting enthusiasts around the world,” said Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO.

  The latest RS models deliver an even better experience while remaining perfectly suited for everyday use. They have both a sporty and family-friendly soul – the first reactions of journalists to the test drives. So what do the two RS models offer? Aside from their powerful engine, they feature cutting-edge technologies, including Matrix-LED headlights. And, of course, they would not be sporty Škoda models without glossy black design elements. The spoilers and diffusers on the modified bumpers also add dynamism to the look of the cars, while aerodynamic wheels with red-painted brake callipers reduce air resistance. The Octavia RS model comes standard with progressive steering and a lowered chassis (more details in the March 2024 issue of Škoda Mobil).

  Black dominates the interior in both models, complemented by contrasting red stitching and a three-spoke sports steering wheel with an RS plaque. Further details can be found in the Škoda Storyboard online magazine.

  Adam Rückl

  Projects complete car Compact A+SUV

  G1D – PL Complete car Compact, Midsize

  The Kodiaq RS takes driving performance to a new level with DCC plus dual-valve adaptive dampers, which are specifically tuned for the RS model. These dampers provide not only the confidence needed for sporty driving but also an unexpectedly high level of ride comfort. Among the new features of the upgraded Octavia RS, I would like to highlight the sports exhaust, which replaces the previous sound generator, as well as the redesigned engine control unit application, which will please every motoring enthusiast with its performance in the “Sport” driving mode. 

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  How they are selling

  The Octavia RS first appeared on the market 25 years ago and has since sold 365,000 units. Almost half of these were sold in Germany, followed by the Czech Republic with 9% and the UK with 7.5%. The Kodiaq RS, introduced in 2018, has gained popularity in similar markets and has even been included in the British police fleet.

• March anniversaries

  With a history spanning 130 years, the carmaker has seen countless milestones, many of which took place in March. These include the brand’s earliest documented participation in the Geneva Motor Show, the completion of the first Škoda 130 RS, the signing of the agreement to join the VW Group and the world premiere of the Kushaq for the Indian market.

  The Popular Geneva Motor Show  

  1937 The Geneva Motor Show was first held in April/May 1905. The oldest archival documents relating to the participation of a Czech brand date back to 1937.

  Škoda’s management placed great emphasis on exports, which is why Czech cars regularly appeared at international auto shows. In March, Geneva became the centre of the automotive world. The show remained popular even after World War II, and in 1947, it became the first post-war exhibition of its kind, featuring as many as 305 exhibitors. Škoda took full advantage of this by frequently unveiling new models in Geneva. In 1960, for example, the Škoda Octavia Touring Sport was introduced there, followed a year later by the facelifted Octavia and Felicia. In 1966, it presented the two-door Škoda 1000 MBX de Luxe, which was among the top models in the one-litre class at the time. The following year, the Swiss car importer added flair to its booth with the Škoda Vinnetou roadster, which caused quite a stir. However, subsequent tests revealed structural weaknesses due to its underdeveloped design. 

  The cars created after the merger with VW also had their premieres in Geneva. In 2003, the Fabia WRC competition special was unveiled, followed by the Roomster in 2006, the second-generation Superb in 2008 and the Yeti in 2009. In 2014, Škoda Auto began using the show to introduce the concept models shaping its current line-up.

   

  Among European carmakers, interest in the Geneva International Motor Show began to wane after 2020. Last year, on its 100th anniversary, the event was still held, though on a smaller scale. However, for this year and beyond, organisers have decided to prioritise a show in Qatar instead.

   

  Premieres done differently

  The cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show during the COVID-19 pandemic forced carmakers to improvise. They had to quickly find new ways to present their latest models without waiting for the pandemic to end. This led to the rise of digital premieres: For the first time, journalists and the public saw new cars not in person, but online. Škoda Auto embraced this approach and unveiled its upgraded Kodiaq and Karoq models digitally in 2021. Since then, it has continued to use this format for some premieres, while for others, it has created live events for journalists and other guests. One such example was the Elroq, which was presented to the world on a pontoon on the Vltava River.

   

  What happened in March

   

  1904

  An LK CCCC motorcycle is exhibited in Vienna.

   

  1905

  L&K discontinues bicycle production.

   

  1908

  Six first-place finishes in the Zbraslav–Jíloviště hill climb race.

   

  1935

  Series production of the Škoda Superb 640 begins.

   

  1939

  Germany occupies the Czechoslovak Republic.

   

  1940

  The first of two Škoda Rapid 2000 prototypes is built.

   

  1946

  Automobilové závody národní podnik (AZNP) is founded.

   

  1953

  The first Tatra 805 is built at AZNP.

   

  1971

  Prototype of the Škoda 720 Fastback, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.

   

  1975

  Designers complete the first Škoda 130 RS.

   

  1983

  The Škoda 120 makes a non-classification appearance at the Šumava Rally.

   

  1990

  The first meeting between representatives of the VW Group and the Czechoslovak government.

   

  1991

  Signing of the agreement to join the VW Group.

   

  1995

  Beginning of assembly of the Felicia models at the VW plant in Poznań, Poland.

   

  2001

  Production of the pick-up truck ends.

   

  2004

  Škoda Auto becomes an official partner of the Tour de France.

   

  2021

  World premiere of the Kushaq for the Indian market.

• Anniversary / 130-years-March-2

  The Mladá Boleslav factory gradually expanded between 1926 and 1928.

  Production infrastructure 

  1929 In March 1929, construction was completed on new buildings for the assembly line production facility in Mladá Boleslav.

  The construction of the body shop (now building V10, home to the Škoda Auto Vocational School) took place between 1926 and 1927. The adjacent assembly building, known as New Mechanics (which burned down in the 1960s, though part of it now houses the Škoda Polyclinic), was completed in 1928 and laid the groundwork for the introduction of assembly line production. The carmaker invested CZK 220 million in modernisation. The next major transformation of the main production plant came in March 1964, with the official launch of the New Plant, which had been under construction since 1960 at a total cost of CZK 1 billion. At the time, it was one of the most modern facilities, featuring mass production with die-cast aluminium alloy engine blocks. This modernisation enabled the production of the Škoda 1000 MB, which began in April 1964.

  Working hours at the company

  For many years, working hours at L&K were from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a long lunch break at noon. Employees also had two additional short breaks, originally 15 minutes each, later reduced to 12 minutes, and finally 10 minutes per break in 1913. On Saturdays, working hours were shorter, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., with one break. After the establishment of Czechoslovakia, a law introducing the eight-hour workday was passed, and working hours were regulated by ministerial decrees. In the mid-1920s, the carmaker introduced a three-shift system and further shortened the Saturday shift. However, during the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, working hours were extended from 10 to 12 hours. 

  2006

  Škoda Roomster

  Officially debuts at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show and undergoes a facelift in 2010 (see photo).

  2008

  Škoda Superb II

  The second-generation Superb debuts, introducing an estate version for the first time.

  2009

  Škoda Yeti

  A crossover SUV enters production at the Kvasiny plant, remaining in production until 2017.

  2016

  Škoda Vision S

  An attractive design study is unveiled, offering a glimpse into the future of mass-production SUVs.

• Anniversary / 130-years-March-3

  2021 Škoda Auto continued its international expansion by opening a new dealership in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Spanning 1,200 m2, it offers space for 40 vehicles, making it the largest showroom for a Czech carmaker anywhere in the world. Škoda’s car portfolio in the UAE now includes the Kodiaq, Kamiq, Kushaq, Octavia, Superb, Karoq and Scala.

  Šárka Tina Ahrendová reminisces about marketing

  1995–2018 Ahrendová began her career in 1995 by initially working on the water test. She later became a spare parts clerk, worked her way up through the marketing department and eventually could be found at the reception desk of the administration centre.

  Šárka Tina Ahrendová’s fondest memories are from her time in the Product Marketing and Pricing Strategy department. “I was responsible for preparing the press cars, specifically the Octavia models, which had the most engine configurations. Based on requests from of some departments, I added new products and car equipment to the German MBV programme, which is still in use today,” says Ahrendová. Thanks to the Octavia, she had the opportunity to work in an exciting role. “Everybody who had contributed, even in a small way, to the creation of the Octavia was invited to a celebratory event. During the event, we all signed a white model that was on display at the Pentagon from 2005 to 2010. I was proud to be part of it,” she recalls. Thanks to her work in marketing, she also had the opportunity to attend the Geneva Motor Show, where she and her colleagues could check out new products from competitors. She also attended new model presentations at the Škoda Museum and was present at competitor car tests.

  The full interview can be found on Škoda Space.

  Motor show through the marketing lens

  Do you know how Škoda concept presentations in Geneva were organised and what role marketing played? Successfully showcasing a concept at the motor show required close collaboration across multiple departments. The preparation team would receive the prototypes only a few days – or at most, weeks – before the event. Before that, however, they had to coordinate with other teams to discuss exhibition possibilities within the press and public programmes, which varied each year. Only with this information could additional communication and marketing materials for the concepts be created.

• From the world / kylaq-test

  Kylaq Impresses with its Dynamics

  Journalists in India recently test drove Škoda’s new compact car.

  From the world
  

  Hundreds of media reports reached tens of millions of people in India thanks to the new Kylaq’s test drive events for journalists and influencers in the Indian state of Goa in January. The event also included meetings with dealers and a presentation to customers. Representing Škoda Auto at the event was Jiří Dytrych, Head of G1 – Product line ICE & A0 MQB. Twenty Kylaqs in Golden Olive and Red Tornado made a strong impression on participants. Test drivers particularly praised the car’s driving characteristics, engine and transmission performance, comfort and Simply Clever features. By contrast, some raised concerns about the limited rear-seat space (expected in a car under 4 metres in length) and the low resolution of the rear camera. However, positive reviews clearly prevailed.

  Journalists who tested the Kylaq clearly recommend it by citing its best-in-class driving dynamics and safety features.

  Praise from the media

  Autocar India magazine highlighted the car’s attractive and distinctive design, as well as the affordability of the basic version.

  The editor of Evo India noted the absence of a panoramic roof and some advanced driver assistance features. 

  Car India, by contrast, criticised the limited engine options but praised the car’s sophistication and build quality, which enhance the driving experience. The publication also commended the Kylaq’s well-tuned chassis, which allows it to handle various road surfaces. 

  Other Kylaq highlights include wireless phone charging, six airbags and electrically adjustable front seats.

• Crystal for importers

  Representatives from global markets headed to the Czech Republic for the Importer of the Year award and Brand Day conference. Held at the National Museum in Prague on Wednesday, 26 February, the event marked the 10th time Škoda Auto has honoured its top importers worldwide. The winners received a crystal vase from Lasvit, the renowned glass company based in Nový Bor.

  Czech Crystal for the Best Importers

  At the end of February, representatives from global markets gathered in the Czech Republic for the Importer of the Year award and the Brand Day conference.

  Event

  
  

  The National Museum in Prague, a proud symbol of Czech history and heritage, much like the 130-year-old carmaker from Mladá Boleslav, provided a very fitting venue for the event. On Wednesday, 26 February, Škoda Auto honoured its top importers worldwide for the ninth time.

  Moderator Libor Bouček hosted the programme, where not only the overall winner was recognised but also the top three in eight sub-categories. A new category was introduced this year: sustainability, which evaluates the implementation of GreenRetail principles in showrooms. Each category is based on at least five key sales and performance indicators. In addition, the evaluation includes a “management evaluation”, which considers achievements that cannot be captured by sales data, such as securing a market-leading position or delivering exceptional results despite economic or political challenges. 

  The winners received crystal vases from the world-famous glass company Lasvit in Nový Bor, with which Škoda Auto also cooperates in crafting the Tour de France trophies. 

  230

  Approximate number of importer representatives from 62 countries who attended the Brand Day and Importer of the Year events.

  72

  Number of markets where Škoda was sold in 2024, including 38 in Europe.

  9

  The Škoda brand was no. 1 in nine European markets last year: the Czech Republic, Serbia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Croatia, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia and Montenegro.

  News and plans for the future

  After the gala evening, the second day of the conference took place at the design centre in Bezděčín. At the Brand Day event, the Sales and Marketing management, including Board Member Martin Jahn, presented the importers with the carmaker’s business strategy for the coming years. Oliver Stefani, Head of ED – Škoda Design, and Björn Kröll, Head of VP – Product Marketing, provided a detailed introduction to selected new models. A key theme throughout the presentation was the Human Touch approach (see more here). 

  Highlights from global markets

  Did you know that one of Škoda’s fastest-growing markets is Turkey, where sales rose by more than 25% last year? More than 40,000 cars were sold there, making it Škoda Auto’s sixth-largest market and a key market for the Superb. Another surprising market is Taiwan, where more Škoda cars were sold last year than in Finland, Norway or Bulgaria.

  The Middle East and North Africa offer promising development opportunities, with a strong foundation for the carmaker to build on. In Egypt, L&K cars were already on the roads in 1910, and the brand’s sales strategy in these markets now targets Saudi Arabia, Oman and Algeria, with plans to strengthen its presence in Morocco. As part of this effort, Škoda has become an official partner of the Moroccan football federation – a fitting choice given that Morocco was the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals in 2022 and will co-host the tournament in 2030. Škoda is also strengthening its presence in Europe, with major plans for the Milan Design Week in April, one of the most closely followed events in the design world.

  Winners of the 2024 Importer of the Year

  Germany Importer of the Year

  Germany Sales Europe

  Turkey Sales International

  Czech Republic Aftersales

  Finland Brand & Innovation

  Turkey Customer Experience

  Denmark eMobility

  United Kingdom Digital

  Netherlands Sustainability

  Markus Kohler (Switzerland) Laurin & Klement Award

• Production / Operational Excellence

  Operational Excellence

  Flexibility and resilience help the Production and Logistics area to secure future performance and results.

  Production

  
  

  With the peak initiative, Škoda Auto’s Production and Logistics area aims to enhance the competitiveness of its vehicle and component manufacturing sites in the Czech Republic and India. Three key initiatives outline the important steps needed to navigate future challenges. Here, we present the second initiative, Operational Excellence, which lays the foundation for achieving the financial goals of production. The focus is on three core topics: Factory Costs & Productivity, Flexible Production and Efficient Quality.

  Factory Costs & Productivity 

  Factory costs and productivity in vehicle and component manufacturing are crucial to achieving long-term revenue return goals of 10%. All cost types within factory operations are evaluated, with targeted specifications set until 2030, supported by strategic measures. One key approach is value stream analysis in manufacturing processes, which helps drive productivity improvements while mitigating unfavourable cost developments, such as rising energy costs. Within NLE+ (Next Level Efficiency), these measures are bundled and systematically implemented across business units. 

  Flexible Production 

  By ensuring that production and logistics can flexibly adapt to external factors (e.g. supply chain bottlenecks), Škoda strengthens its resilience to crises. Logistics plays a central role in keeping factories supplied, with transparent and stable supply chains combined with highly automated logistics processes in manufacturing. This ensures that the right parts are in the right place at the right time, which enables high delivery reliability and delights our customers with efficient vehicle dispatches. Our logistics network spans almost the entire globe, connecting our suppliers, plants and customers. 

  Efficient Quality 

  Efficient quality focuses on improving production quality by implementing customer-oriented quality criteria and new standards to reduce rework and quality controls in the Czech Republic and India. This increases customer satisfaction while lowering costs. To this end, production and logistics teams, in close collaboration with quality assurance, analyse all production processes within our plants to make them as stable and efficient as possible. Region-specific quality goals ensure our vehicles are optimally designed for their respective markets.

  The three main initiatives

  Future-Proof Factory

  New production concepts and processes will reduce investment costs and optimise return on investment. Modularisation and smart solutions will enable maximum flexibility in manufacturing both combustion engine and electric vehicles. The focus will be on ensuring that the development of new models integrates efficient production requirements from the outset.

  Operational Excellence

  This initiative aims to increase competitiveness in the automotive industry, secure future production and minimise costs. Flexibility will be key to maintaining stable production in a volatile environment. Achieving efficient quality is a prerequisite not only for customer satisfaction but also for cost reductions in both product and process quality.

  Leadership & Responsibility

  Škoda Auto will continue to refine the organisational structure of the P area through responsible and sustainable growth. This includes advancing employee development, reducing the environmental footprint and expanding into the ASEAN (Southeast Asia) region.

• Human Touch concept

  Originally designed for the Škoda Auto dealer network to enhance the customer experience, the Human Touch concept now aims to foster a more customer-centric approach within the company itself. The philosophy of internal Human Touch is based on the principle that, for every employee at Škoda Auto, the “customer” is any colleague. The programme will introduce practical tips and activities.

  Willingness and a Smile: Together We Create the Human Touch

  Human Touch, known as a concept for the Škoda Auto sales network with a global focus on positive customer experience, now aims to improve the pro-customer approach within the company itself.

  Company culture 

  
  

  The Human Touch concept is designed to foster customer satisfaction, enthusiasm and loyalty. Building strong relationships and listening to real customer needs must be at the heart of our business. This directly influences our products, the quality of services provided and, ultimately, our long-term prosperity and success.

  Human Touch is based on three core Škoda values: human, simplifying, surprising. In the sales and service network, the foundation is highly personalised customer care, with an emphasis on quickly, accurately and compassionately resolving even unpredictable situations. The goal is to create a unique and welcoming experience at every touchpoint, whether through personal interactions or in the digital space.

  Who influences customer experience? 

  You, all of you! Customer experience can be directly influenced by every employee at Škoda Auto. That is why we value willingness to go the extra mile, the way we communicate as a team and the ability to adapt to customers individually. Only an empathetic approach and a keen awareness of others’ needs can differentiate us from other brands and ensure a sustainable and successful future.

  Internal Human Touch

  This year, the Human Touch concept is also being introduced within the company. The programme aims to strengthen Škoda employees’ customer-oriented approach by focusing on both external and internal customers. It builds on the existing dealer network concept while reflecting the customer orientation of the Škoda brand, which has been an integral part of Škoda’s DNA for 130 years. As the founders, Laurin and Klement, put it: “Only the best we can do is good enough for our customers.”

  Customer orientation at the centre

  The philosophy of internal Human Touch is based on the principle that, for everyone at Škoda Auto, every colleague across all levels of the company hierarchy is also a customer. The ambition should not only be to meet the needs of these colleagues but also to achieve a high level of satisfaction on their part. The Human Touch programme will provide specific tips and activities on building a positive customer and employee experience through good communication, an open culture and transparent leadership.

  Living the Human Touch

  The Human Touch communication concept will include a behaviour model co-created by Škoda employees. This model reflects real-life challenges that they have encountered in their professional lives and shows how they would address them. It also presents specific examples of both positive and negative behaviours that align with Škoda’s values: human, simplifying, surprising. The model aims to enhance understanding and practical applications of the Human Touch principles.

  Call

  Help spread the Human Touch philosophy 

  Are you passionate about the Škoda brand, and do you believe that customer orientation is key to success? Do you want to play an active role in shaping an inspiring corporate culture? Join us by becoming a Human Touch ambassador. Stay tuned to Škoda Space for more details.

  Brand values and the Human Touch approach in practice

  Human

  We are a caring brand that can be relied upon. We have a joyful, relatable spirit.

  Internal Customer: “We actively collaborate across all areas and seek solutions together.”

  External Customer: “As I left the showroom, I realised that it was raining. The salesperson accompanied me to my car with an umbrella, without me even having to ask.”

  Simplifying

  We make people’s lives easier through simple, user-friendly experiences.

  Internal Customer: “In meetings, I openly and promptly share all necessary information on the topic with others.”

  External Customer: “When buying a car, they were genuinely interested in what I wanted and needed. I never felt like just another sales item.”

  Surprising

  We delight people by always offering more than they expect.

  Internal Customer: “Colleagues from other areas often share their experiences with me, and I draw inspiration from them for my projects.”

  External Customer: “They offered me the chance to borrow the car for the weekend, so I could try it out for more than just an hour, including on highways and country roads.”

• Overview / it-projects

  IT Projects Around the World

  Did you know that the software solutions and services of the Czech carmaker are used by VW Group companies not only in Germany but also in Mexico and Malaysia? Here is a selection of the most successful projects that Škoda IT delivers for the Group’s partners.

  SPL

  Tool for displaying the results of 3D measurements and dimensional analyses in production. It includes registering dimensional corrections and measures, along with modules that enable issuing and approving deviations from technical documentation (SKD sheets, test sheets and process instructions). Developed by the FIP/1 – IT Projects – Vehicle Production team, this solution is used by Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL).

  Scan4inv

  An application for asset registration and operational inventory based on predefined lists at Škoda Auto Slovakia. The FIP/1 and FIM/4 teams lead the project.  

  The Digital Adoption Tool (DAT)

  Is a one-click interactive guide. It provides guidance in applications through interactive step-by-step instructions, help and contextual information as users navigate the application. A project of the FIP/4 – IT Projects – HR Management, Procurement, this solution is planned for global rollout in 2027.

  Škoda Connect Shop

  The company’s solution for selling Connect products in Europe, that is, Infotainment Online, Care Connect, infotainment apps and on-demand features. It also facilitates the registration of fully electric cars. The solution, developed and managed by FIP/7 – IT Projects – Technical Development, caters for both the web portal and the in-vehicle application, while also facilitating redirection to the digital data provider. Škoda Auto developers define change requirements for data management and infrastructure to align with group development, as well as the Škoda brand–specific frontend (user interface) and payment gateway. 

  EZLog

  The electronic logbook, including the recording of driving and functional test results on pre-production and production vehicles, helps to maximise customer satisfaction with their new car. The system, developed in the FIP/8 – IT Projects – Strategy, Quality, Digitisation unit, was explained in the December 2021 issue of Škoda Mobil.

  Powerpass

  A service that enables electric cars to be charged at most public sites across Europe using a single account with flexible tariffs and a Powerpass card. The FIP team, together with FID, oversees the quality and development of this service. The team is also developing the MyŠkoda app, which includes Powerpass. In addition, it supports wallbox management for domestic charging and provides access to charging history, invoices and payment methods.

  RemoteFIS

  The FIP/9 – IT International Projects, Architecture unit has been responsible for the implementation of RemoteFIS in several foreign plants to support the production and quality control of full production CKD or mid-range MKD vehicles. The solution is used by partner plants in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ukraine and, in the past, Ecuador. Currently, the RemoteFIS application supports the production of Škoda, VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles. In support of foreign projects, FIP/9 has also contributed to the expansion of the Pune production plant and the launch of the Kylaq.

  HoloLens

  The Audi, Bentley and Volkswagen plants in Germany, the UK, Poland and Hungary have used the FIO/1 team’s IT Workplace support for remotely managing Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality glasses since last year. The devices provide realistic visualisations and are used, among others, for parts assembly training and other instructional purposes.  

  Pexip

  When a video conference needs to be connected to an MS Teams meeting that does not natively support it, Pexip technology ensures smooth integration. The FIO/1 unit has maintained this system since 2017.

  Azure Competence Centre

  The FIO/3 – Cloud Platforms unit also includes the Group Competence Centre, which oversees Microsoft’s cloud platform on which many applications run. FIO/3 provides support, security, financial management and administration.   

  Group data archiving 

  The VW Group operates a global data archiving service driven by initiatives at Škoda Auto and VW. Data is transferred from the Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and SEAT data centres in Germany, Spain and India to Škoda Auto data centres, reducing IT load and operating costs. The departments responsible for this are FIO/4 – IT Middleware and FIA/2 – SAP VWG Archiving.  

  Chatbot

  A virtual assistant automatically negotiates supplier discounts within a predefined price range via web chat. It was developed by the FIO/5 – Client & User Support unit and is used in Germany and Poland by the Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi brands and by the Group’s software developer CARIAD. The FIO/5 unit also supplies computers for the Prague branch of the Group IT Centre, Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (VWITS).

  Overview

• Overview / Competence Center

  SAP Group Competence Centre

  Škoda IT plays a leading role in the VW Group’s use of its most widely adopted business process management system.

  Established in 2012 in Mladá Boleslav, the SAP Group Competence Centre delivers a range of services worldwide, from Argentina and South Africa to countries in Europe, as well as China, Japan and Australia. The main services are application support, project management and the development of new solutions. It mainly focuses on the areas of finance, logistics, data and technology. It also takes care of SAP archiving, data retention and application coordination. 

  300

  Almost as many experts now work at the SAP Group Competence Centre. 

  50

  About that many customers around the world rely on their support.

  The centre’s role and expertise are continuously expanding, along with its workforce. Two years ago, it underwent a reorganisation in which it was divided into two organisational units: FIC – SAP Group Competence Centre and FIA – SAP GCC – IT4IT. There are a number of products whose development and operation in the Group companies are jointly handled by the units. These include the internal WAPAS application for warranty repair payments, the Group’s PROFIS-MCM solution for determining and controlling the cost of production material for manufactured vehicles, and LeanERP, a logistics process support tool for small-lot vehicle production used in Asia.

  Overview

• GreenFuture / water consumption

  GreenFuture

  Water Is a Treasure  

  Škoda Auto reduces its consumption  

  World Water Day is held on 22 March each year to highlight the importance of water and the need for responsible resource management. As the climate changes and water becomes scarcer, addressing water resource issues has become increasingly urgent. The climate crisis affects the entire world and has an impact on everyone’s daily life. We are facing more frequent and intense droughts, floods and other extreme weather phenomena. Reduced availability and declining quality of water resources affect all aspects of human life and natural ecosystems.

  By working together, we can ensure that clean and safe water remains accessible for everyone, now and in the future.

  Water recirculation and savings

  The automotive industry is not standing still. Water is essential for many production processes, and at Škoda Auto, ensuring its availability and quality is a priority. The company’s environmental policy is based on the principles of careful water and resource management. The carmaker is working hard to set specific targets for reducing the consumption of water used in production and is actively seeking to limit direct withdrawals from the Jizera, Bělá and Elbe rivers. It is also continuously exploring new ways to save water, particularly through the adoption of modern technologies. 

  The world of water in numbers 

  20–50 l

  The minimum amount of water a person needs daily to meet basic needs. 

  1.5 million

  The number of children who die every year from diseases caused by poor-quality drinking water.

  4 vs. 575 l 

  The average American uses 575 litres of water daily, the average Briton 149 litres, the average Czech 113 litres, and the average Mozambican just 4 litres.

  > 11%

  Around 900 million people, more than a tenth of the global population, lack access to clean water.

  (Source: Data from the We Are Water Foundation of the Roca Initiative)

  40% 

  Specific water consumption per car produced in the carmaker’s Czech manufacturing plants decreased from 2.76 to 1.66 cubic metres between 2010 and 2024, representing an improvement of almost 40%.

  (Source: Škoda Auto)

  In recent years, water recycling systems have been introduced, which have allowed Škoda to re-use approximately 785,000 cubic metres of water in its production processes last year alone. This represents 53% of the total amount of water used by the Škoda brand in the Czech Republic in 2024. Within the VW Group, Škoda is one of the brands with the lowest water consumption per car produced. Last year, this figure was just 1.66 cubic metres per car at Czech plants. To put this into perspective, that volume is equivalent to roughly 11 full bathtubs, each holding 150 litres. Since 2010, Škoda has reduced water usage per car by almost 40%, thereby saving the equivalent of seven full bathtubs per vehicle.

  Škoda Auto has also introduced a new rainwater strategy. It accumulates rainwater in retention tanks and uses it to irrigate green spaces, including public areas, and to clean roads. This system allows the company to utilise approximately 3,000 cubic metres of rainwater per year. Climate change is causing not only droughts but also floods. A part of the Technical Development Campus in Mladá Boleslav is located in the floodplain of the Jizera River, making flood preparedness essential. To mitigate risks and prevent damage, the company’s firefighters conduct annual drills to rehearse flood response measures and post-flood recovery. In addition, reconstruction of the flood wall along the Jizera River is currently in progress, with the first two stages already underway.

• GreenFuture / sustainability

  GreenFuture

  Instead of wasting,  

  we recycle and innovate  

  Raising awareness of sustainable waste management is the focus of Global Recycling Day (#GlobalRecyclingDay), observed annually on 18 March. This is the approach taken by Škoda Auto, which recognises recycling as a crucial tool in the fight against climate change. While much of the debate centres on energy-related emissions, it is equally important to consider the impact of emissions from material production, including metals, wood, construction materials and plastics. They keep growing. How materials are managed in the economy is at the heart of the circular economy. Its principles – preserving the highest possible value of materials and products throughout their lifetime – are also embraced by Škoda Auto. The carmaker places great emphasis on sustainability and recycling in its production processes and overall operations and focuses on several key areas. 

  Pathways to sustainability and recycling at Škoda Auto

  1

  Uses recycled plastics and other more environmentally friendly materials, with up to 40 kg net weight incorporated into new models produced from 2025.

  2 

  Continuously introduces new technologies and processes to minimise waste from car production and ensure the efficient use of raw materials. 

  3 

  Focuses on recycling and re-using traction batteries as the number of electric cars grows. These batteries can be repurposed as stable energy storage for renewable energy or used to cover peak demand and ease pressure on the grid.  

  4 

  Invests in modernising production facilities to reduce their environmental footprint. Reduction of Environmental Impact of Production (UEP) key indicator tracks reductions in energy consumption, water consumption, CO₂ emissions, volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and waste production per car produced. 

  5 

  Aims to maximise the recycling and re-use of car components, following the principles of the circular economy (see the March 2024 issue of Škoda Mobil).

  6 

  Informs employees and customers about the importance of recycling and sustainable practices. It encourages participation in environmental awareness projects, such as Clean up the Czech Republic, and engagement in the environmentally oriented GreenWeek event, which will take place for the fifth time this year.

• Motorsport / Swedish-rally

  Motorsport
  

  Six Crews Score in the Snow
  

  Six Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 crews finished in the top 10 of the WRC2 category at the Swedish Rally in February. Leading the group were Mikko Heikkilä and Kristian Temonen of the TGS Worldwide team, who took third place. The only World Championship round held on snow is traditionally dominated by Scandinavian crews. However, Fabrizio Zaldivar of Paraguay, alongside Italian co-driver Marcel Der Ohannesian, was recognised as the best non-Nordic crew in the WRC2 category. They finished sixth in a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 for the Toksport WRT team.

  Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 crews also claimed victory and third place in the WRC Masters Cup, a category for drivers over 50. The winners were Alexander Villanueva of the Mapo Motorsport team and his co-driver Alberto Chamorro from Spain. Mexico’s Miguel Granados and his Spanish navigator Marc Martí of the VP Garage team also secured a podium finish.

  From the snowy terrain of Sweden, the World Championship now moves to African gravel, with the Safari Rally in Kenya set to take place from 20 to 23 March.

• 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

• Pomáháme / obnoveny-historicky-sad – fotogalerie

  Obnova aleje spočívala v tom, aby se co nejvíce zachoval její původní ráz.

  Kromě výsadby aleje byla součástí úprav i instalace laviček.

• Přehled / it-projekty – fotogalerie

  
  

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

  Prototypy, které předcházely modelu Škoda 1000 MB, měly označení NOV.

  Mezi prototypy, které v budoucnu vedly k vozu Škoda 1000 MB, byl i vůz s motorem vzadu typ 990.

  Vozu se přezdívalo „Hajaja“ a vznikl v jediném exempláři.

• Motorsport / svedska-rally – fotogalerie

  OK

  Mikko Heikkilä finished third in the Swedish Rally in the WRC2 category.

  Estonian Robert Virves was even faster on the track. However, he got stuck in the snow barrier on the penultimate stage and lost a lot of time.

  Filip Kohn, a young talent, defended the Czech colours in Sweden.

  Lauri Joona finished fourth in the WRC2 category.

• 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.

• Škodováci / premysl-vlasta – fotogalerie

  Přemysl Vlasta je kapelníkem Big bandu Relax.

  Jeho kapela hrála škodovákům na nedávném plese Odborů KOVO a Škoda Auto.

  Doprovázela mimo jiné i zpěvačku Lucii Vondráčkovou a Přemysl Vlasta celý ples moderoval.

  Přemysl Vlasta je v Big bandu Relax kapelníkem, ale také trumpetistou.

• 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.

• Akce / Ples-Odboru-KOVO – fotogalerie

  Taneční parket si užil i předseda představenstva Klaus Zellmer s chotí.

  Na plesu zpěvem i tancem zazářila Lucie Vondráčková.

  Předseda Odborů KOVO Jaroslav Povšík zavítal na ples k příležitosti 130 let firmy s chotí.

  Maren Gräf, členka představenstva za oblast Lidé a kultura, ocenila organizaci a program plesu.

• Akce / importer-roku – fotogalerie

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  The Importer of the Year award ceremony took place in February at the National Theatre.

  The main category was won by Germany ahead of Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

  The prizes were provided by the glass company Lasvit.

  The Laurin & Klement Award was presented to Markus Kohler, who has helped to build the Škoda brand's outstanding reputation in the Swiss market, where it has been among the top three sellers in recent years.

  The programme was hosted by Libor Bouček. 

  The gala evening was followed by a conference in Bezděčín, where participants also saw the new Škoda models.

  Presentations were made by Martin Jahn, Board Member for Sales and Marketing, and other top managers.

• Výroba / vyroba-elroq – fotogalerie

  V lednu začal z výrobních linek hlavního závodu sjíždět plně elektrický model Elroq.

  První hotové vozy si nenechali ujít ani Andreas Dick, člen představenstva za oblast Výroby a logistiky (vpravo), a Mojmír Hájek, vedoucí útvaru PA – Řízení náběhů (zcela vlevo).

  Na realizaci se podíleli zástupci produktové řady, technického vývoje, nákupu, kvality, pilotní haly, plánování výroby, předsériové logistiky, sériové výroby i marketingu.

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

  Upravená Škoda Popular vyjela v únoru 1935 do hor.

  Testovalo se, jak by mohla v horách sloužit četnictvu a finanční stráži, …

  … proto měl vůz na řízených kolech připevněny kovové lyže.

• Udržitelnost / synteticka-nafta - fotogalerie

  Srovnání vzorků různých druhů nafty, HVO se vymyká čirou barvou. Vlevo pak Martin Řepka z EPM a Petr Jareš z GQG-2 – Materiálová laboratoř Škoda.

  Tankování prvonáplně do naftového vozu Kodiaq v závodě Kvasiny.

  U nových modelů informuje o možnosti tankovat syntetickou naftu štítek u hrdla nádrže. 

• Téma / rs-modely – fotogalerie

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  The new RS combustion models - Kodiaq and Octavia in both liftback and estate versions - are presented in Croatia.

  The models impress with new features such as revised bumpers and traditional details in gloss black paintwork.

  There is a choice of interior with sports seats with integrated head restraints.

  The steering wheel is decorated with an RS plaque referring to Rally Sport.

  Aerodynamic wheels add to the sporty character of the car.

  Journalists drive the cars around Rijeka...

   ... and on the Grobnik racing circuit.

  The track provided a safe opportunity to test the cars' sporting qualities.

  On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the carmaker also brought the 130 RS special.

  Johannes Neft, Board Member for Technical Development, also viewed it with interest. The participants were able to ride in the car as co-drivers.

  Škoda Motorsport also prepared a presentation of its technologies.

  The journalists were also able to see interesting components of the RS cars. For example, the brakes with red painted calipers.

  They were able to compare the new Octavia RS with previous generations.

  And there was also the sustainable coffee of the carmaker's own brand, Curiosity Fuel. 

• Ze světa / kylaq-test – fotogalerie

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  Journalists in India test the new Škoda Kylaq compact cars.

  The event took place in the Indian state of Goa, and the cars were shown off, for example, at the Church of St. Cajetan...

  ... or on a beach by the Arabian Sea. 

  Testers praised the new car for its ability to handle a variety of road types.

  The Kylaq incorporates elements of the new Modern Solid design language. 

  Despite its compact dimensions, it offers plenty of luggage space.