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Mladá Boleslav, 25 June 2025 – 120 years ago, factory rider Václav Vondřich claimed victory on a Laurin & Klement CCR motorcycle in the challenging Coupe Internationale des Motocyclettes race, the unofficial world championship held in Dourdan. This marked the pinnacle for motorcycles from Mladá Boleslav in international racing, as Laurin & Klement launched the production of automobiles in autumn 1905. Today, the globally active Czech car manufacturer celebrates its 130th anniversary with a special exhibition at the Škoda Museum in its hometown Mladá Boleslav.

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What do influencers love about EVs? Peace, power, and practicality. The Škoda Elroq wins over journalists, audiences, and female juries alike. Emotion and reason speak for electromobility - the thoughts of Matthias Speicher and Tereza Tobiášová in the latest edition of #ExploreŠkoda podcast. 

Mladá Boleslav, 11 June 2025 – Next week, 28 students from the Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational School of Engineering will unveil the tenth Škoda Student Car, named the Škoda L&K 130. The designation of this one-off vehicle reflects Škoda Auto’s 130-year heritage, as does its striking colour scheme. The combination of red, gold and black pays tribute to the original Laurin & Klement logo used on the company’s earliest cars in 1905.

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Mladá Boleslav, 3 June 2025 – For the fifth year running, Škoda Auto took part in European Diversity Month – an initiative by the European Commission to highlight the value and importance of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, both in the workplace and across society as a whole. This year’s activities centred around the theme ‘Your bubble is one of many. Get to know others’, encouraging people to look beyond their familiar surroundings and discover new perspectives as a foundation for greater empathy, respect and human connection. The celebrations began with the premiere of the Elroq Respectline – a striking concept car that visually symbolises Škoda’s commitment to human rights and inclusion. Throughout May, employees took part in panel discussions, online events and a range of activities aligned with the company’s mission ‘Škoda Auto – A place for everyone’, built on the core values of Humanity, Respect and Openness. Škoda also published its latest Diversity Annual Report, outlining key milestones and progress made in this area over the past year.

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Mladá Boleslav, 29 May 2025 – Fifty-five years ago, a local importer in Karachi, Pakistan, began producing the Škoda Skopak. The pick-up, based on the Škoda Octavia Combi, was developed specifically for the needs of the local market. The technical design was led by Josef Velebný, who drew on his experience with the Trekka, a model created for New Zealand. Production of the Skopak halted prematurely in late 1971 due to a military conflict. In total, around 1,400 vehicles were built in a range of different versions.

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Mladá Boleslav, 26 May 2025 – The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship came to a close yesterday with the United States national team defeating the Swiss team 1:0 in the final, held in Stockholm. Immediately after the game, Maren Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People and Culture, presented the Most Valuable Player trophy to the Swiss goalkeeper Leonardo Genoni. Škoda Design, which has been responsible for creating the trophy since 2018, introduced a brand-new design this year, inspired by the carmaker’s Modern Solid design language. Škoda Auto has been the official main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for a record 32 years. This year, Škoda used the event as a platform to celebrate the world premiere of the new Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS.

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Mladá Boleslav, 15 May 2025 – For the next two seasons, Škoda Auto will serve as an Official Partner to the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and the UCI Gravel World Championships, both organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). These two high-profile events feature a variety of formats for both men and women. Mountain bike has a long-standing tradition, a large fan base, and Olympic status, while gravel – raced on mixed surfaces including gravel roads – has surged in popularity in recent years. Tens of thousands of spectators attend the events in person, with more than 25 million people tuning in via broadcast across the two events. This year’s UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will take place in Valais, Switzerland, in late August and early September. The UCI Gravel World Championships are scheduled for October 2025 in the South Limburg region of the Netherlands. At the UCI Championship venues, Škoda will offer dedicated areas for visitors and fans, showcasing a selection of electrified models including all-electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV).

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Mladá Boleslav, 14 May 2025 – The five millionth Škoda Fabia recently rolled off the production line in Mladá Boleslav. Since 1999, this affordable entry-level model – alongside the Octavia – has marked a key milestone in the modern history of the Škoda brand. The first-generation Fabia was built on a completely new Volkswagen Group platform and stood out as one of the most spacious cars in its class, combining practicality, great value for money and a host of Simply Clever features. This winning formula made the Fabia a success with both long-standing and new customers in Europe and beyond. Today’s fourth generation features modern, fuel-efficient combustion engines and advanced safety systems. Given its lasting popularity and importance to the brand, production of the current Fabia will continue beyond 2030.

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Mladá Boleslav, 12 May 2025 – Škoda Auto is entering the 130th year of its rich history. Opening of an extensive exhibition at the Škoda Museum brings the company’s major milestones and many fascinating stories to life. The exhibition features dozens of cars, a selection of the company’s first motorcycles and bicycles, and an interactive map charting the development of the main plant. It also highlights 125 years of engine development and production in Mladá Boleslav. A special highlight awaits visitors on Friday 16 May 2025 during Mladá Boleslav Museum Night.

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Mladá Boleslav, 7 May 2025 – Škoda Auto is marking its 32nd year as the official main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The Czech automaker will be celebrating the occasion by unveiling the new Škoda Enyaq RS family – the brand’s sportiest electric model to date – alongside the Elroq RS. Ahead of the digital world premiere on Škoda’s YouTube channel, the carmaker has released a teaser revealing the first exterior and interior details of the Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS. Škoda is providing the organisers with a fleet of 45 electrified vehicles, comprising 30 fully electric Elroq and new Enyaq models, along with 15 plug-in hybrid versions of the Kodiaq iV and Superb Combi iV. Another highlight will be the all-new crystal trophy for the tournament’s ‘Most Valuable Player’ (MVP), created by the Škoda Design team. The championship will take place from 9 to 25 May in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark Fans and visitors can also look forward to Škoda fan zones in both host cities, offering a varied programme of activities.

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