05/2025

Škoda Mobil May

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  This is the second Respectline car, following the Enyaq Coupé in 2023.
  

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  Elroq Respectline Celebrates Diversity
  

  The carmaker has unveiled a new Respectline concept. This edition marks European Diversity Month and is based on the new Elroq. It was created to express values such as mutual respect, diversity, inclusion, the defence of human rights and the rejection of all forms of discrimination. This is reflected in the car’s design through the colourful symbolism and other elements, which include a stylised accent mark from the letter Š in the brand’s logo, a visual nod to the Mladá Boleslav carmaker’s 130th anniversary. Other interesting details include the iridescent LED lighting of the Tech-Deck Face front mask or the distinctive embossing and refined trim in the interior. The new car will be shown publicly for the first time on 9 May at the announcement of the Best Cars poll of the auto motor und sport magazine in Hamburg and the very next day at the music festival in Mladá Boleslav. It will also be on display at the Prague Pride festival and the Tour de France.

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  Do you know our ODILO digital library?

  Škoda Auto employees have access to the ODILO digital library, which offers e-books and audiobooks for professional and personal development. It is available for download on both computers and mobile phones via an app. You can borrow books in it for three weeks, and you can always have one audiobook and one e-book at a time. If the titles are already on loan, you can reserve them. New books in the library include the publications Built to Move, Your Pocket Therapist and Ultra-Processed People. The registration procedure for the ODILO library, along with further information, can be found on Škoda Space.

  Elroq is the Car of my Heart

  The best car of the year from the women’s perspective was the Elroq electric car. It won the sixth annual Car of My Heart poll, announced by the Car of My Heart magazine and voted on by an expert jury of 12 female journalists and personalities. From among 31 cars, the jury shortlisted five models, which the judges test drove. They praised the Elroq electric SUV for its comfort, quiet running, light steering and the cutting-edge technology onboard.

  Škoda Auto hosted 130th Group Price Forum

  A regular meeting of experts in the field of market analysis and pricing strategies with representatives of almost all VW Group brands took place in Mladá Boleslav on 20 March. As it was already the 130th Group Price Forum, the organising department, VVS – Pricing Strategy, combined it with the commemoration of 130 years of the Mladá Boleslav carmaker. In addition to a professional programme focused on pricing, market analysis methodologies and the harmonisation of pricing strategies, participants were treated to a tour of the Škoda Museum and the ED – Škoda Design department, with a presentation of the latest models.

  Škoda Auto has now won its 18th prestigious design award – the Red Dot Award – this time for the design of the new electric Elroq, which builds on the visual language of the Enyaq and the fourth‑generation Fabia.
  

  The Offers service can also be found in the MyŠkoda app

  The Offers service in the infotainment system has been highlighting discounts, gifts with purchases and other benefits from Škoda partners for some time now. Now it is even more practical to use it, as it has become part of the new version of the MyŠkoda mobile app. Users can now also find Offers directly on the maps they use for route planning, for example. In places where partners have branches, their logo will appear and, when clicked, the details of the offer or the option to generate the relevant voucher. For example, you might enjoy a free iced tea with your baguette at Bageterie Boulevard or benefit from other special offers.

  Sustainability award

  April’s Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit 2025 in Prague was packed with presentations and inspiration in the field of sustainable solutions. It was complemented by a panel discussion, which was attended by Martin Jahn, Board Member for Sales and Marketing. The programme culminated with the presentation of the Sustainability Star award. It was also awarded by the Scientific Council to Škoda Auto for the project “From Bumper to Bumper” – Bumpers from Old Bumpers, presented by Lukáš Zuzánek from the EKX/2 – Corrosion, Weather Resistance, Development of Materials department, supported by Jakub Šanda, who is responsible for sustainability strategy in the GSC – Corporate Strategy & Regional Strategy department. The project will be covered in a future issue of Škoda Mobil.

  The new student car, currently being prepared by a team from the Škoda Auto Vocational School, will celebrate the 130th anniversary of Škoda Auto and the brand’s cycling history.

  28 

  The number of students involved in building the cars. Its name will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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  This year’s student car will be the 10th. The first one was introduced in 2014 and was based on the Citigo.

  How they see us
  

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  The new Enyaq
  

  Journalists tried out the new Enyaq on the route from Prague to Lipno and the local roads at Bohemian Forest Foothills.

  (1 April 2025)

  A sleeker and fresher look than its predecessor 

  Superior aerodynamics

  Very pleasant driving experience

  Optimally tuned chassis

  Excellent cabin sound insulation

  Too similar in appearance to the Elroq

  Feature-packed infotainment system can be difficult to navigate

  Few manual controls

  Young Car repairers supported by the Minister of Transport

  The best students from all over the Czech Republic gathered at the Škoda Auto training centre in mid-April to take part in the finals of the Auto Repairer Junior 2025 competition. They competed in the car mechanic, car body technician, car painter, car technician and EV technician categories. The Mladá Boleslav Škoda Auto Vocational School was also recognised as student Štěpán Kopecký won the car body technician category. Minister of Transport Martin Kupka also attended to show support for the participants of the jubilee year. The aim of the competition is to motivate young talents, connect schools with employers and show that technical fields have a future. 

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  This was the 30th year of the Auto Repairer of the Year competition.

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  Best buildings in the region

  The Mladá Boleslav Prize for Architecture (MBCA), whose general partner is the Škoda Auto Foundation, has announced the annual winners. The main prize went to the reconstruction of the Club in Mnichovo Hradiště. The jury awarded the prize for outstanding achievement to a family house in Mladá Boleslav, the Zahrada Social Rehabilitation Centre, the eMBe Brewery and Aparthotel Na Klenici complex, the network of restoration of dirt roads and alleys around the city. Information about the award-winning projects and photos can be found at www.mbca.cz.

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  Debut in the City of Fashion

  The all-new sporty Elroq RS SUV was presented to the world at the prestigious Milan Design Week event in Italy.

  

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  For one week in April each year, the Italian city of Milan is transformed into the epicentre of contemporary design. The world’s largest show of its kind hosts the most renowned exhibitors from all over the world across the city. For the first time, Škoda joined them, presenting a new sporty version of the Elroq RS compact electric SUV at Milan Design Week. This is the most powerful version of this model range, featuring two electric motors with a maximum output of up to 250 kW, thanks to which the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds (read more about the model on here).  

  3,000

  Approximate number of illuminated points that adorn the lynx sculpture. The design was meticulously refined to suit the capital of fashion.

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  The sculptures are extremely light. Together, they weigh just one-sixth as much as the Elroq.

  Elle Decor magazine named the Škoda exhibition as one the top 10 highlights of the Milan Design Week.

  For the occasion, the carmaker prepared a unique exhibition in collaboration with the Italian artist Marcantonio in the form of an experience trail with giant sculptures (read about its creation on here) in the heart of the city, in the courtyard of the Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea, a contemporary art museum in the Porta Venezia district. Visitors were also drawn here by the mysterious wooden boxes with peep‑holes placed in Milan’s squares. 

  35,140

  Total number of visitors to the Škoda Auto exhibit at the Milan Design Week.

  3,264

  Number of cups of espresso made from sustainable Curiosity Fuel coffee in the special Škoda Coffee Car. 

  500 m2

  Exhibition surface area where the Škoda brand presented the Elroq RS. 

  90

  Number of journalists and influencers invited to the press conference at the exhibit.

  The sculptures in the exhibition reflected metaphors from the Elroq campaigns. For example, the flamingo, represented both as a statue and as an Elroq car adorned with pink feathers, emphasises the elevated driving position and the good view, while the clouds point to the ease of movement when travelling hundreds of kilometres. Children were also in for a treat: The car’s ability to see in the dark was illustrated by a raccoon that they could sit on to trigger an animation of a landscape and driving scenes, projected through its eyes.

  Want to know more about the exhibit at Milan Design Week? Visit bemore.design.

• Modern Solid sneakers

  In the fashion city of Milan, Škoda Auto not only unveiled a new car, but also, in collaboration with the Botas brand, a special concept shoe called Hero and a limited edition of sneakers inspired by the Modern Solid design language. But the collaboration doesn't end there. To mark the carmaker's 130th anniversary, another edition of the shoes is in the works, which you will be able to purchase in the official Škoda e-shop. 

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  Modern Solid sneakers

  On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of its founding, Škoda Auto launched a cooperation with another Czech traditional and successful brand, Botas. You can already see some of the results. A limited edition of 130 pairs of sneakers inspired by the marketing campaign for the Elroq model (pictured above) premiered in Milan. This year, the brand will also introduce a special edition of 1,300 pairs of white and grey Iconic 130 sneakers. In addition, 1,000 pairs featuring green embossing will be released under the Škoda × Botas Iconic name. They will be available for order from the official Škoda e-shop. And more models are on the way.

  For the 130th anniversary, we are preparing several exclusive projects. One of them is the merger of the Škoda brand with another iconic Czech brand, Botas, which has a special place in this year’s anniversary celebrations.

  Martin Jahn

  Board Member for Sales and Marketing

  Also on display at the Milan Design Week was a concept of the Hero sneakers inspired by the Elroq (below). The hand-crafted shoes feature a futuristic design, highlighted by a three-layer sole that reflects the Modern Solid aesthetic. The prominent laces and details reminiscent of outdoor accessories are again in the spirit of the Lodge interior. Recycled materials were used in the production process, which have already been applied, for example, to the upholstery fabrics in some Škoda models. “The upper part of the shoe consists of material knitted into the desired shape, so there is no waste during production,” adds Petra Debnárová who is responsible for colour and trim design in the ED/T – Colour and Trim department.

  

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  Elroq as an Art Object

  Škoda Auto prepared an original scene for the visitors of Milan Design Week, in which the design language of Modern Solid was intertwined with the sculptures of artist Marcantonio. Take a look behind the scenes of their creation.

  The star of the Škoda Auto exhibition in Milan was the new Elroq, the brand’s first production car in the Modern Solid design language. It made its first public appearance in the sporty RS version. The sculptures and scenes in the exhibition captivatingly presented the themes associated with this particular car. The exhibition explored the fusion of design and creativity, transforming the sculptures and installation into a visual story that conveyed the essence of the car. Italian sculptor Marcantonio was in charge of the concept of the entire exhibit. A path of discovery wound its way through the pavilion. “The space should have an idea; it should be an experience. If we can discover new horizons every day with Škoda cars, why not offer the discovery of different elements of the car? I liked the concept of the journey, so I started with it and added some lightness and playfulness,” comments Marcantonio on the display.

  Marcantonio

  His full name is Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba, and he was born in 1976 in Massa Lombarda, Italy. He studied at the Severini Art Institute and the Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna. Thanks to his training, creative and industrial production are very noticeably intertwined in his designs.

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• An electric star with a sporty soul

  The new electric model from Škoda has also been given a sporty version, the Elroq RS. It offers top-class driving dynamics and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds, while retaining its practicality. The new model was unveiled to the world at the prestigious Milan Design Week in a special interactive exhibition prepared by renowned Italian artist Marcantonio. We will show you how it was created.

  Adds ferocity without losing practicality

  The all-new Elroq RS is another addition to Škoda’s sporty line.

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  The Elroq range of compact and affordable electric cars is expanding soon after its launch. A top-of-the-line RS sports variant with excellent driving dynamics and a host of attractive design features has been added and is already available for order on the Czech market. The recommended price starts at CZK 1,269,000, including VAT.

  250 kW

  Power output

  5.4 s

  0–100 km/h acceleration

  >540 km

  WLTP driving range

  The Elroq RS uses similar technology as its larger sibling, the Enyaq. It is powered by a pair of electric motors and a battery with a gross capacity of 84 kWh (79 kWh usable), which can be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 26 minutes. An adaptive DCC sports chassis lowered by 15 mm is standard. The drive mode selection also offers a special Traction mode adapted to all-wheel drive. However, a highly comfortable ride can also be a preference. 

  Extensive standard equipment includes a sports chassis, Matrix-LED headlights and RS version-specific features.

  Dynamic design

  The RS series is characterised not only by its black details, which blend perfectly with the glossy Tech‑Deck Face, but also by the now special Mamba Green colour. The Elroq RS also features a specific bumper design with a reflective stripe across the entire width of the car at the rear.

  The interior of the RS Lounge is dominated by sports seats with integrated head restraints, heating and the option of a massage function for the front passenger as well. The predominantly black interior is enhanced by carbon-look details and lime green stitching.

  The Elroq’s standard features include a 470-litre boot that can be opened with a virtual foot pedal. There is a five-inch virtual cockpit and a 13-inch infotainment system, as well as a heads-up display with augmented reality function.

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  Leadership & Responsibility

  Through the third initiative, Škoda Auto is developing the organisational structure of its production area, intensifying its environmental protection efforts and strengthening its expansion into foreign markets.

  Production

  With the peak strategy, 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. 

  With the third initiative in peak, Leadership & Responsibility, Production and Logistics aims to make a lasting impact on the organisation, the environment and the global stage. This sets the priorities for the three core topics within the initiative: People & Governance, Sustainability and Internationalisation.

  People & Governance

  Follows the vision of a future-oriented working world in a fast-transforming production area with a lean and decisive organisational structure. It encourages new skill sets to prepare production staff for the challenges of digitalisation, AI and agility, as well as the products and production processes of tomorrow. To support these ambitions, Production & Logistics is launching the new P communication campaign. This campaign breaks down prejudices about production and will attract talented employees to join the P area.

  Sustainability 

  Forms the foundation of Skoda Auto’s commitment to minimising the environmental impact of production and improving resource efficiency. This core topic includes measurable actions and steps towards becoming CO2-neutral by 2035 and significantly reducing resource consumption in production processes, such as water usage in the paint shops. Furthermore, we actively promote biodiversity through dedicated projects, contributing to healthier ecosystems in and around our production sites. With ambitious circular economy goals, Škoda Auto aims to protect the environment and make production more sustainable.

  Internationalisation

  Focuses on boosting the business in India and ASEAN and expanding production in emerging markets. By embracing internationalisation, Škoda Auto aims to leave a positive footprint in these regions while fostering growth and development. Strong networks of expert collaboration and knowledge exchange across locations and factories are being built. The commitment is to develop products and processes tailored to local market needs, in alignment with regional market requirements and global innovation standards.

  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 cars and electric vehicles. New car development will incorporate 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

  The carmaker 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.

• The Škoda brand belongs to hockey

  May is the month of the Ice Hockey World Championship. And this connection also applies to the car manufacturer, which has been supporting the championship since 1992 and regularly includes new model premieres at the event. However, in the May edition of our column celebrating the carmaker's 130th anniversary, we also focus on promotional drives with cars and let Zdeněk Kapras reminisce about his work at Česana. He analyzed cars from other brands in the competition department. 

  Škoda and hockey match 

  1992–2025 Škoda Auto supported the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for the first time in 1992 as a mobility partner. The following year, it became the official main sponsor of the competition and has remained so ever since, 32 years later.

  As a result, the carmaker is listed in the Guinness World Records for the longest-running main sponsorship in the history of the championship. After Škoda Auto accepted the main sponsor role, the logo with the winged arrow appeared in the centre circle and on the players’ jerseys, and the brand also provides a fleet of vehicles for the championship. In addition, it has become a tradition to unveil new products to a global audience during the sports festival. The first official cars of the championship were the Favorit and the Forman at the Munich tournament in 1993. In 2019, it launched a new era at the championship when it introduced its plug-in hybrid Superb iV and the electric Citigoe iV. But that is not all. Since 2018, the Škoda Design team has been designing the crystal trophy, which is presented to the championship’s most valuable player at the closing ceremony. The brand also offers hockey fans an entertainment programme at the venue.

   

  Škoda and ice hockey belong together. That’s why I’m delighted that we’ve been supporting the most important international event of the sport through the Ice Hockey World Championships as sponsorship partners for over three decades.

  Martin Jahn

  Board Member for Sales and Marketing

  Social responsibility

  2006 At the Mladá Boleslav plant, in cooperation with the KOVO Trade Union, a protected workplace was established to offer employment for up to 66 workers across two shifts. Employees perform small assembly tasks and package components for the logistics of disassembled cars. It was later renamed the Protected/Professional Centre and focuses on helping employees with health or social limitations and on integrating them. Its services are also used by employees returning from maternity or parental leave. More than 500 employees from all three Czech production plants have taken part in the centre’s activities. It is one of the manifestations of Škoda Auto’s social responsibility.

  Logistics centre for international assembly

  2006 In Mladá Boleslav, the carmaker opened a new CKD (completely knocked down) centre, whose main task is to prepare and dispatch disassembled cars for foreign assembly plants. This is the SKD (semi-knocked down) system, that is, the delivery of partially assembled cars that are then assembled abroad. In 2020, Škoda Auto deployed biodegradable films in a pilot programme to package parts before shipping them to the plant in Pune, India. The material can be composted after its use and can be used as a soil conditioner in three to six months at the logistics park in Pune. This saves the carmaker around 500 kilograms of conventional plastic film each month.

   

  What happened in May

   

  1901

  L&K exhibits the Slavia A and B motorcycles and a quadricycle.

   

  1906

  L&K cars compete in the Vienna–Graz–Vienna race. 

   

  1919

  President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk visits the factory.

   

  1939

  Production of the Škoda Rapid 1500 OHV series begins.

   

  1945

  The day after the end of World War II, the Soviet Air Force bombs Mladá Boleslav.

   

  1946

  Mass production of the first post-war passenger car begins.

   

  1948

  The factory is renamed the General Ludvík Svoboda Plant.

   

  1954

  The Škoda 440 Spartak prototype is unveiled.

   

  1958

  Air-conditioning is introduced in Škoda cars for the first time.

   

  1980

  Testing begins on the five-door Škoda 781 SV 1 hatchback.

   

  2008

  The second-generation Škoda Superb achieves five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests.

   

  2009

  Mass production of the Škoda Yeti car begins in Kvasiny.

   

  2010

  Production of the 2011 model year begins, with turbodiesels appearing in the Yeti and Superb series.

   

  2015

  The Škoda Fabia R5 receives FIA homologation.

   

  2017

  The carmaker introduces the Karoq in Stockholm.

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  Škoda car promoter 

  1936 In his youth, František Alexander Elstner, a passionate scout, later a teacher, but mainly a traveller, journalist and Škoda car promoter, undertook demanding long-distance drives in a Popular model in the second half of the 1930s, not only in Europe, but also in the northern, central and southern parts of the American continent.

  In addition to numerous articles and radio reports, Elstner’s travelogues, which remain engaging to this day, including The European Returns (Škoda Popular in the USA and Mexico, 1936) and Targo Argentino (Popular 1100 OHV in Argentina, 1938), commemorate these journeys. Both of these trips were undertaken with his wife Eva, who not only navigated expertly but also took turns behind the wheel with the popular “Frank”. From February to May 1936, their Škoda Popular equipped with a 1.0‑litre SV engine delivering 16 kW (21 hp) covered more than 25,000 kilometres, mostly in the USA, Mexico, and Spain. Two years later, they drove their Popular 1100 OHV with 22 kW (30 hp) in just twelve days for some 6,000 kilometres across Argentina to Buenos Aires. A planned round-the-world trip was later curtailed; in 1959, Elstner was only permitted to drive to the Soviet Union in his then-new Octavia.

  A pioneer in fuel-efficient driving

  2011 Gerhard Plattner drove his Škoda Fabia GreenLine 2,006 kilometres from Austria to Denmark and back on a single tank. All this with an average fuel consumption of 2.21 litres per 100 kilometres, despite the model’s official figure of 3.4 litres. The refuelling, as well as the entire journey, was supervised by the International Police Motor Corporation, which sealed the fuel tank before the start. Thus, Plattner helped to pioneer fuel-efficient driving, which was later followed by the EconomyRun event.

  1996

  Felicia

  At the championship in Vienna, it was displayed not only in the stands of the arena.

  2002

  Octavia Generation I

  The brand‘s bestseller accompanied the hockey world championships at the turn of the millennium.

  2015

  Superb Generation III

  The Škoda flagship dominated the 2015 championships on home soil.

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  Zdeněk Kapras recalls his work at Česana

  1975–2022 He joined the carmaker as a trained car mechanic, where the Škoda 100 cars were built. After his conscription, he worked in the Transport Department and later in the assembly inspection of Škoda 120 models. And after 1991 he moved to Česana. 

  “There I worked in the Competition Department until my retirement. We analysed cars from other brands – disassembling them, removing the engine and weighing components such as the bodywork. For example, we weighed the alternator and tried to figure out why one was heavier than the other. Or why a given segment might have 20 welding points in our cars compared with just 10 in a competitor’s. We also measured, for example, the thickness of the paint at different locations. Our role was to point out these differences, and then it was up to the designers to decide whether to make any adjustments or, for example, to leave things as they were for safety reasons,” Zdeněk recalls. 

  His department was tasked with finding savings. “It was about one euro per car, but with the huge number of cars produced, that meant very good annual savings. Over 200 cars passed through his hands in this way. “But as the competition continually evolved, we came up against things like not having original tooling. So we had to make it ourselves,” adds Zdeněk, adding that Japanese cars were the most challenging to reverse-engineer.

  You can find the full interview on Škoda Space.

  The most modern chassis dyno laboratory in Central Europe

  2017 With the opening of a new chassis dyno laboratory at the engine centre in Mladá Boleslav, Škoda Auto has strengthened its competence in technical development. The new facility supports the ongoing development of the company’s own development competencies, particularly in the field of electromobility, and it also plays a key role in engine development and testing. It can test and optimise cars with petrol and diesel engines, as well as hybrid and purely electric vehicles. It is the only facility of its kind in the Czech Republic and the most advanced in Central Europe. The carmaker has invested nearly EUR 15 million in the facility, which created 24 jobs here by 2019.

• Lean on AI experts

  Artificial intelligence is now the number one topic. That's why Škoda Mobil will gradually be bringing you news of the carmaker's activities in this field. We're starting with a presentation of the AI Competence Center (AICC), which is responsible for the company's strategy in this area and brings tools and products to life in collaboration with other departments at Škoda Auto. It also supports training and the AI@Škoda Auto community in MS Teams.

  Lean on AI Experts

  AI at Škoda Auto: Artificial intelligence is now the No. 1 topic. In Škoda Mobil, we will take you step by step through the carmaker’s activities in this area. We start by introducing the AI Competence Centre (AICC).

  Among the AI solutions already in place is Sound Analyser, which uses artificial intelligence in vehicle service diagnostics.

  AI World

  The AI Competence Centre was established in the FIT – IT Enterprise Architecture & Technology department in 2018. The 19-member team, led from the outset by Petr Švarc, provides AI services and products for all departments of the carmaker. The team includes not only Škoda Auto employees but also employees of the subsidiary Green:Code and other partner organisations. 

  The AI Competency Centre team on a joint event.

  The tasks of the AI Competence Centre primarily include the design and implementation of the corporate strategy in this area, the creation of AI standards for Škoda Auto and the implementation of ethical AI in accordance with the standards of the European Union AI Act. The AICC develops and deploys models, platforms, tools, projects and products and actively shares its implementation experience with experts from the VW Group. The expert team offers guidance to colleagues and prepares feasibility studies. The team’s activities also include training, most often in cooperation with the Škoda Academy, or lectures at selected universities. 

  The team can be contacted via e-mail at Skoda.AI-CoP@skoda-auto.cz. On MS Teams, you can also join the AI@Škoda Auto community, which is dedicated to all those interested in the topic of artificial intelligence and currently has more than 1 800 members. Here they share information and discover news about AI projects in the automotive industry, which also include community testing.

  For further information, visit the AI Tools page on Škoda Space.

  Petr Švarc

  AI Lead

  I’m working to set up the AI Competence Centre as a hub to support innovation, education and collaboration in AI across all areas of the carmaker. Every member of the AICC team is putting effort into fulfilling this vision.

  AICC timeline

  2019 

  Creation of the AI Competence Centre.

  2020 

  IT Project of the Year award for Optikon solution.

  2021 

  Establishment of the AI@Škoda Auto community.  

  2022 

  AI-assisted camera-based final inspection of doors project in Kvasiny.

  2024 

  Expansion of the team and agenda and deployment of the ŠkodaGPT application, which has 10,000 users. Preparation for and internal standardisation in line with the AI Act. 

  2025

   AI Think Big strategy, which is key to implementing AI projects. The creation of AI business partner roles in each vertical is intended to identify opportunities suitable for AI implementation.

  Easy access to AI tools for greater efficiency

  In March, Škoda IT made AI tools available for testing via a Web browser. This opens up new opportunities for more efficient and productive work, but the following measures need to be followed:  

  – Use only publicly available or non-sensitive information.

  – Adhere to security and company policies.

  – Comply with the terms of use set by the software provider. 

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  Faster and More Efficient Digital Solutions

  Digitalization Delivery Centers: Since the beginning of the year, dedicated teams have gradually been formed established in all areas of the carmaker to strengthen and accelerate the digital transformation.

  Together, the team of 70 top experts will comprise the Digitalization Delivery Centers (DDCs). They will bring deep expertise in data analytics, process automation, robotic process automation, application development on low-code or no-code platforms and the use of artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions to the various verticals of the largest Czech car manufacturer.

  “We are investing in the future of Škoda Auto with the development of our digitalisation centres. They will support the faster and more efficient deployment of digital solutions, as they combine business domain knowledge with the technical expertise needed to perform digitalisation tasks independently,” said Holger Peters, Board Member for Finance, IT and Legal Affairs.

  In practice, this means that the DDCs support advanced data analytics and AI, as well as application development and the digitalisation of processes. The result is time and cost savings, faster and more accurate feedback and optimised use of data that is more transparent, higher in quality and easier to share.

  In addition, these centres encourage innovation and enable employees to create their own solutions by using existing and new applications.

  Examples of DDC products

  ROI PowerApp

  Marek Zikmunda

  Product Owner and Citizen Developer, F/2 – Digitalization Delivery Center for Area F

  A project to automate pre-approval of investment planning, including ROI calculation. Processing that previously relied on e-mails, phone calls and manual calculations will be replaced by applications developed on the Power platform.

  Production Copilot

  Vladislav Poverin

  AI Business Partner, PPD – Digitalization and Industry 4.0

  The working title for the AI assistant simplifying the work of dispatchers in the Digital Control Room project. It can answer questions regarding the planning and production status of pre-series cars. There are plans to expand it to all manufactured cars.

  Smart Search UX

  Jan Rudinský

  Expert Coordinator UX Research, EIP/3 – Research Customer Experience – UX

  This solution implements AI technology to contextually analyse large amounts of customer feedback from around the world. In addition to the high efficiency of information processing, it enables the identification of the message’s tone and its broader context. 

  Data Masterplan GQ

  Imrich Gömöry

  Planning, Implementation Automatic Inspections – Assembly, GQF-3 – QM MBO, Center Measurement and Digitalization

  It includes a number of unique elements, such as the concept of a digital twin of quality. Imagine a virtual representation of an object or system that enables the monitoring, analysis of vehicle data and development of new optimisation solutions.

  Problem sheets

  Martin Homolka 

  In- and Off-line Measurement Digitalisation Projects, GQF-3 – QM MBO, Center for Measurement and Digitalisation

  Forget presentations, manual notes and lengthy tracking information searches. A new module within the in-house quality system digitalises the entire process from the reporting of an event to its resolution to ensure the smooth passage of the car through the production line.

  App for collecting digitalisation suggestions

  Tereza Vyskočilová, Lukáš Procházka

  Citizen Developers, SB/S – HR Digitaliz ation & Digital Adoption GCC

  The application informs about the functioning of the DDC and the procedures and tools it uses. At the same time, it allows users to create a request to digitise processes, which can be transferred to a project after review. Employees can also view colleagues’ suggestions and draw inspiration from them.

  PHEV target monitoring

  Jaroslav Hrubý, Petr Těhan

  Digital Delivery Managers, VVD – Product Data Management

  An intuitive tool developed in Power BI enables the ongoing, efficient tracking of planned plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), for which Škoda Auto has limited capacity. This enables timely responses and reduces the risk of fines for not meeting annual CO2 emission limits.

  DDC departments and responsible persons

  Quality Management

  GQ – Roman Čejka, Pavol Zaic

  Technical Development

  ES – Zděnek Sloupenský

  EY – Radek Ježek

  Production and Logistics

  PPD – Matúš Tomečko

  PLS – Mojmír Barák

  Sales and Marketing

  VX3 – Jiří Lhotka

  VVD – Jan Míchal, Petr Těhan, Jaroslav Hrubý

  People and Culture

  SB – Zbyněk Prokop, Petr Kopič, Tereza Vyskočilová

  Procurement

  BS – Daniel Mikulecký, Karel Grůša

  Finance, IT and Legal Affairs

  F/2 – Štěpánka El-Amouri

  Tip
  

  Detailed structure of the DDCs can be found on Škoda Space.

  Digitalization

• Téma / tenisky – fotogalerie

  OK

  At Milan Design Week, Škoda, in collaboration with Botas, also presented special footwear inspired by the Elroq model.

  This includes a limited edition of 130 pairs of sneakers paying tribute to the anniversary of the founding of the Mladá Boleslav-based car manufacturer.

  Škoda Auto Color & Trim designer Stefan Webelhorst, Botas brand director Vít Staněk, and Color & Trim designer Petra Debnárová also contributed to their design.

  The Italian design show also featured the Hero sneaker concept with a futuristic look.


  The shoes were made using recycled materials that have already been used, for example, as upholstery fabrics in some Škoda car models.

  High-quality materials and elements inspired by the Modern Solid design language go hand in hand with Botas's honest craftsmanship.

• Vzdělávání / technologicka-olympiada – fotogalerie

  Na finále Technologické olympiády dorazilo 28. března 24 nejúspěšnějších týmů ze školního kola.

  Akce zaměřená na moderní technologie se uskutečnila na Fakultě elektrotechnické ČVUT v Praze.

  Zahájily ji přednášky odborných mentorů z řad partnerů včetně Škoda Auto.

  Týmy rozpracovaly projekty na zadaná témata a pak je krátce prezentovaly. 

• Kampaň / kampan – fotogalerie

  Záběry pro reklamní kampaň nových modelů Enyaq se natáčely v Jižní Africe.

  Vůz ve spotu se nejprve nachází ve vakuové komoře, kde hladce přistává na zem a poté z ní vyjíždí do reálného světa.

  Kampaň se zaměřuje jak na vynikající aerodynamiku voz, tak na závazek Škoda Auto k ochraně životního prostředí.

• Aktuality / opravar – fotogalerie

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  The Minister of Transport, Martin Kupka, did not miss the final of the Auto Repairer Junior 2025 competition.

  Štěpán Kopecký from the Škoda Auto Vocational School in Mladá Boleslav won in the bodywork category.

  The competition also included categories for car painters, car mechanics, car electronics technicians, and EV technicians.

  Experts from among the partners were involved in ensuring that the tasks were carried out at the Škoda Auto Service Training Center in Kosmonosy.

• Téma / milan-design-week – fotogalerie

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  Among the sculptures, the newly unveiled sports version of the Elroq electric car from the traditional RS series took pride of place.

  Compared to the original spring plant, the snowdrop sculpture is twenty times larger.

  Designer Marcantonio also included elements inspired by his homeland in the exhibition.

  The sculpture of a flamingo on roller skates is over three meters tall.

  With over 35,000 visitors and a lot of positive feedback, Škoda's debut at Milan Design Week was a big success.

  Klaus Zellmer, Škoda Auto CEO, also arrived in Milan.

  Martin Jahn, Board Member for Sales and Marketing, was also present at the opening of the exhibition.

  He was given a tour of the exhibition by its creator, Italian designer Marcantonio.

  One of the interactive elements of the exhibition was a raccoon. When visitors sat on it, images of landscapes and driving scenes were projected from its eyes.

  The Škoda Coffee Car served visitors more than three thousand cups of sustainable Curiosity Fuel coffee.

• 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. 5. do 30. 5. 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 zaslat správné znění Kvízu, Určete pořadí a Najděte 5 rozdílů, které Pořadatel zveřejní v tištěné verzi zaměstnaneckých novin Škoda Mobil (vydání 5/2025), nebo v online verzi novin téhož vydání na webové adrese www.skodamobil.cz. Zodpovězením otázek se rozumí odeslání správných odpovědí na Kvíz, Určete pořadí a Najděte 5 rozdílů 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. 5. 2025.

• Aktuality / stavba – fotogalerie

  OK

  The main prize was awarded by the jury of the Mladá Boleslav Architecture Award to the reconstruction of the Klub building in Mnichovo Hradiště, which houses the municipal office and a community hall.

  Other projects earned awards for exceptional achievements. These include a family house, whose designers effectively dealt with the small size of the plot.

  The renovation of the Zahrada Social Care Center, which now provides facilities for clients, including workshops and therapists' offices, also earned recognition.

  The jury was also impressed by the project to restore the field paths and avenues around Mladá Boleslav, which began in 2018.

  According to experts, the gradual reconstruction of a former 16th-century factory on Na Klenici Street, which now houses a brewery and hotel, is also a success.

• Aktuality / respectline – fotogalerie

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  The second Respectline model also features striking colors.

  Another distinctive feature is the interpretation of the stylized hook from the Škoda logo.

  The Respectline badge is located on the front fenders and on the steering wheel.

  The interior is also enlivened by rainbow colors, which refer to the LGBT+ community and the overall diversity of human society.

  The interior design also reflects Škoda Auto's strong commitment to sustainability, with designers incorporating a range of recycled materials.

• Motorsport / spanelska rally - fotogalerie

  Španělskou Rally Sierra Morana na asfaltových silnicích v okolí andaluské Cordoby odstartoval letošní seriál mistrovství Evropy (ERC).

  S vozem Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 se dařilo domácí posádce José Antonio Suárez a Alberto Iglesias Pin, kteří dojeli na třetím místě.

  Na trati, která účastníky zavedla třeba do městečka Villanueva del Rey, si dobře vedla i posádka Miko Marczyk a Szymon Gospodarczyk, která dojela pátá.

  Dvě příčky za nimi se umístily Švédové Mille Johansson a Johan Grönvall.

  V 29členném startovním poli jela s vozy Škoda téměř polovina posádek. Patřila k nim i maďarská dvojice Martin László a Viktor Bán.

  Na španělské půdě pokračovalo i mistrovství světa WRC, ve kterém se za volant vozu Škoda v kategorii WRC2 vrátil bývalý mistr světa Emil Lindholm. Se spolujezdkyní Reetou Hämäläinen dojel šestý.

• GreenFuture / Biodiverzita – fotogalerie

   

  Nadační fond Škoda Auto podpořil například návrat motýla jasoně červenookého do Krkonoš...

  ... nebo zřízení interaktivní tabule v komunitní zahradě A. Rocha v Dobrém poblíž Kvasin.

• Výročí / 130-let--květen – fotogalerie

  OK

  Škoda Auto has been supporting the Ice Hockey World Championship since 1992. Pictured here is the 1996 match in Vienna.

  In 2003, the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship was held in Finland...

  ... at that time, a Škoda Fabia was presented close to the ice.

  In Switzerland 2009, a Škoda Superb adorned the stadium.

  Sometimes Škoda cars drive onto the ice. As in 2011.

  In 2014, Stockholm admired the third generation Octavia.

• Výroba / best-kvp – fotogalerie

   

   

   

• Téma / Jak to chodí – fotogalerie

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  “It starts with a spark, an idea that excites me. First, I’ll do a sketch by hand to see if it works visually,” Marcantonio says of his creative process.

  Then begins a long process of 3D modelling, in which individual designs of snowdrops, flamingos and a raccoon were created based on the sketches he drew.

  Next comes the most popular part, the crafting, where Marcantonio’s meticulous handiwork begins to create the individual sculptures. Wood, iron or polystyrene can be used in the preparation, but the result is made of fibreglass, which is durable and lightweight.

  “I like all the sculptures for different reasons, and each one represented a challenge. For example, I like the snowdrop for its large scale and visual elegance. The most challenging was the flamingo – because of the complexity of its internal construction – and then the flower for the hummingbird,” Marcantonio adds.

  For example, the flamingo emphasises movement; the raccoon exhibit was interactive. The animal’s eyes projected landscapes and simulated driving scenes onto an LED screen.

  The exhibit also included a holographic projection of a hummingbird drinking nectar from a flower.

  Even a car is a sculpture in a way. “The form is expressed through lines, solids and voids, the harmony created by the elements, the relationship between shapes curved inwards and outwards. The car is a sculpture in all respects,” Marcantonio says.

• Téma / elroq-rs – fotogalerie

  OK

  The Elroq RS arrives in Mamba Green, the colour reserved for Skoda's top sports car range, in addition to the classic shades.

  The car's appearance is then completed by black painted elements, including, for example, the roof rails or window surrounds.

  There is, of course, the RS plaque referring to the Rally Sport designation.

  Inside, elements in imitation carbon fibre, green stitching, a three-spoke steering wheel and stainless‑steel pedal covers refer to the car's sporty character.

  The seats are upholstered in black Suedia microfibre in combination with faux leather and green stitching.

• 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

• Motorsport / inovatori – fotogalerie

  Nejlepší inovátoři z veletrhu IVET 2024 si v dubnu v Bělé pod Bezdězem užili zážitek, který jim připravilo oddělení Škoda Motorsport.

  Inovátoři si odnesli i něco na památku…

  … například i podpis mistra republiky v rally Dominika Stříteského, se kterým si užili adrenalinovou jízdu. 

• Pomáháme / bikesharing – fotogalerie

  Nadační fond Škoda Auto inicioval a podporuje sdílení kol na Mladoboleslavsku i v regionech Vrchlabí a Rychnova nad Kněžnou.

  Loni začal s bikesharingem například také Jičín, kde se letos uskutečnilo setkání s vyhodnocením programu.

  Ve Valdštejnské lodžii se o zkušenosti se sdílením kol a jeho dopadem na život v regionu podělili zástupci měst a obcí. 

• 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.