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Mladá Boleslav, 22 October 2024 – The Škoda Felicia was introduced in October 1994 as a modern five-door hatchback successor to the Favorit. Six months later, the practical estate variant followed. It was the first car developed in collaboration with the Volkswagen Group after joining forces with Škoda in 1991. Between 1994 and 2001, more than 1.4 million Felicia models were produced, with the car also achieving success in motorsport.

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Mladá Boleslav, 16 October 2024 – The non-profit educational institute 42 Prague held its first international hackathon from 11 to 15 October, bringing together competing teams from various countries to explore innovative ideas and solutions for the Škoda Connect and MyŠkoda apps. The winning team, Škoders from 42 Heilbronn campus, was awarded for their project ‘interactive range map for electric vehicles after charging’. This hackathon followed similar events where Škoda Auto gathered programmers to create digital solutions in the fields of sustainability and IT. 

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Mladá Boleslav, 15 October 2024 – With the all-new Škoda Kylaq, Škoda is set to unveil the next phase of its product campaign in the Indian market on 6 November 2024. The compact SUV will expand Škoda’s SUV line-up in India, joining the Kodiaq and Kushaq models. With the Kylaq, Škoda will be entering the popular sub-4-metre segment, which accounts for nearly 30% of the Indian car market and is among the fastest-growing segments in the country. The Kylaq features elements of the new, global Modern Solid design language. It boasts a modern, bold, and robust look, proven Škoda driving dynamics, and uncompromising safety features. After the Kushaq and Slavia models, the Kylaq is the third Škoda model locally developed and produced in India, the brand’s largest market outside Europe.

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Mladá Boleslav, 1 October 2024 – Today in Prague, Škoda Auto celebrated the world premiere of the all-new Škoda Elroq. The event was attended by over 350 international media representatives who watched Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer – alongside Board Members Martin Jahn and Johannes Neft, and Head of Škoda Design Oliver Stefani – unveil the first model to feature the brand’s new Modern Solid design language.

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Mladá Boleslav, 25 September 2024 – Škoda Auto is offering a sneak preview of the all-new Elroq, releasing a video teaser that highlights key exterior details of the uncovered compact SUV. The Elroq, which is the first Škoda model to feature the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, will celebrate its world premiere on 1 October at 19:30 CEST, broadcasted live on Škoda’s Instagram channel. The unveiling will take place on a media cube in Prague city centre. Afterwards, a recording of the event will be available on the Škoda Storyboard and Škoda’s YouTube channel.

Mladá Boleslav, 13 September 2024 – For the past 25 years, the Škoda Fabia has played an indispensable role in the history of the Škoda brand and the small car segment. The first generation made its debut on 14 September 1999 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, quickly winning over customers with its advanced technology. The subsequent three generations built on that foundation, with nearly five million units sold to date. The Fabia has also left a lasting mark on motorsport, entering the scene in 2003 with the Škoda Fabia WRC, a legacy that the current Fabia RS Rally2 continues with considerable success.

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Mladá Boleslav, 12 September 2024 – The life story of Petr Hrdlička, who celebrates his 90th birthday today, is closely tied to the Czech automotive industry and the Škoda brand. Thanks to his expertise in modern car design, he became the Director of Technical Development, where his main task was to develop the Škoda Favorit model. He also left his mark on the Škoda 1000 MB and the evolution of rear-engine Škoda cars in the 1980s. 

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Mladá Boleslav, 9 September 2024 – On #WorldEVDay, Škoda unveils new details of the all-new Elroq, its first production model to adopt the Modern Solid design language. The first exterior sketches of the Elroq provide a sneak preview of the standout design, including a new front with Škoda lettering, Tech-Deck Face and Matrix-LED headlights integrated into a bold bumper. Other visual highlights include details in Unique Dark Chrome and the new Elroq-exclusive Timiano Green colour.

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Mladá Boleslav, 2 September 2024 – On 31 August, the 11th iteration of the Škoda Classic Tour saw 212 crews with historic and vintage cars line up at the start near the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav. The 126 km route included a drive through Škoda’s main production plant nearby and an intensive itinerary with three precision trials and a photo session with camouflaged Škoda Elroq prototypes.

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Mladá Boleslav/Kvasiny/Vrchlabí, 2 September 2024 – This year, Škoda Auto is commemorating anniversaries at its Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants: The Kvasiny site has been producing cars for 90 years and was integrated into Škoda’s production network in 1947. The history of the Vrchlabí plant spans 160 years, yet the first Škoda models did not roll off its production line until 1946. In 1945, both facilities were nationalised and incorporated as part of Škoda, then known as AZNP (Automobilové závody, národní podnik). In recent years, these plants have undergone a radical transformation, extensively incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies. At Kvasiny, Škoda currently produces the Karoq, Kodiaq, and Octavia series, while the Vrchlabí plant focuses on manufacturing DQ200 automatic direct-shift transmissions. Both sites play a crucial role in advancing the company’s sustainability strategy, having achieved significant milestones in recent years.

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