Skoda News

New compact model convinces expert jury with its outstanding product design The SCALA is the 13th ŠKODA to receive this internationally renowned design award Red Dot Award jury assessed around 5,500 submissions; 64th award ceremony will take place on 1 November Even before its launch, the ŠKODA SCALA has already received its first accolade. A jury composed of around 40 international experts has awarded the new compact model the prestigious Red Dot Award 2019 in the product design category. This is the 13th time the Czech brand has been honoured with this coveted accolade. The SCALA ...

26Posted: 26th Mar 2019

ŠKODA Octavia DYNAMIC+ Package

Exterior: black details provide dynamic and emotional accents Interior: sports seats, black roof lining, sports steering wheel as standard Alloy wheels: 17-inch “Trius” as standard, optional wheels up to 18 inches in size  ŠKODA is sharpening the emotional profile of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA and ŠKODA OCTAVIA COMBI estate with a new DYNAMIC+ package. This individualisation option includes signature black accents...

25Posted: 25th Mar 2019

ŠKODA Student Concept Car to be Pickup Version of KODIAQ

35 students are building a spectacular concept car, continuing the Student Car tradition Annual hands-on student project has been demonstrating high standard of ŠKODA vocational training since 2014 Sixth Student Car will be presented to journalists and the public in June 2019 The sixth ŠKODA Student Concept Car will be a spectacular pickup version of the ŠKODA KODIAQ. That is the...

22Posted: 22nd Mar 2019

500,000th third-generation ŠKODA SUPERB

The milestone vehicle was manufactured in Kvasiny  The flagship is one of Europe’s most successful mid-size cars The top model is made at five sites: Kvasiny (Czech Republic), Aurangabad (India), Nanjing (China), Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan) and Solomonovo (Ukraine) The SUPERB’s heritage dates back to the 1930s Today, the 500,000th third-generation ŠKODA SUPERB rolled off the production line in K...

22Posted: 22nd Mar 2019

ŠKODA Recycles Percentage of its Annual Water Consumption

Water consumption at ŠKODA AUTO’s plants is continuously reducing thanks to state-of-the-art technologies ‘GreenFuture’ company strategy focuses on sustainable environmental protection and using natural resources sparingly Over 1,000 suggestions from staff help to improve the car manufacturer’s eco-balance As a responsible company, ŠKODA AUTO places great importance on sustainab...

20Posted: 20th Mar 2019

ŠKODA Achieves Record Year in 2018

ŠKODA delivered 1,253,700 vehicles to customers in 2018 (+4.4%) Sales revenue increased by 4.4% to 17.3 billion euros compared to the previous year Operating profit remains high at 1.4 billion euros Return on investment (ROI) high among competition at 26.3% Investment programme for the future launched: Investments in tangible assets (+22.2%) and research and development expenditure (+46.8%) increased ...

20Posted: 20th Mar 2019

ŠKODA Focusses on eMobility in 2019

New records: ŠKODA AUTO delivered 1,253,700 vehicles worldwide in 2018 and manufactured 886,100 in the Czech Republic Global player: ŠKODA AUTO operates in more than 100 markets, employing more than 36,000 people worldwide eMobility: ŠKODA is introducing the SUPERB with plug-in hybrid drive and the all-electric CITIGO in 2019 Digitalisation: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab with branches in Prague and the IT hotspot ...

19Posted: 19th Mar 2019

Simply Clever Feature: Integrated Funnel for Windscreen Washing Tank

Windscreen washer tank lid automatically turns into a funnel upon opening New Simply Clever feature simplifies topping up on screenwash Innovative feature to be rolled out for all model series after launch in the ŠKODA SCALA ŠKODA Genuine Accessories will offer the clever tank lid as a retrofit item ŠKODA engineers are extending the brand’s signature range of Simply Cl...

11Posted: 11th Mar 2019

ŠKODA Releases Prices for the All-New SCALA

Set to arrive in the UK in the summer, the new SCALA introduces a striking evolution of ŠKODA’s celebrated design language along with a host of all-new infotainment systems and host of engineering and safety innovations.  Priced from just £16,595 OTR the SCALA is the first ŠKODA to be based on the Volkswagen Group’s advanced MQB A0 platform. In true ŠKODA fashion, the new SCALA is defined by its int...

6Posted: 6th Mar 2019

The ŠKODA POPULAR celebrates its 85th anniversary

The keys to the first ŠKODA 418 POPULAR were handed over exactly 85 years ago Progressive construction: lighter central tube frame, all-round independent suspension and transaxle drive concept Thanks to the POPULAR and the larger models RAPID, FAVORIT and SUPERB, ŠKODA AUTO became the largest automobile manufacturer in Czechoslovakia The legendary ŠKODA POPULAR’s career began 85 years ag...

5Posted: 5th Mar 2019

ŠKODA at the Geneva Motor Show: 5th March 2019

VISION iV: ŠKODA’s next step towards electromobility KAMIQ: Newcomer completely redefines the compact class for ŠKODA FABIA R5: Next expansion stage of the WRC2 race car with technology update and new design KLEMENT: Innovative mobility concept for the city At the International Motor Show in Geneva (5-17 March 2019), ŠKODA will be presenting a specific outlook on electromobility made by Š...

4Posted: 4th Mar 2019

ŠKODA Offers Look into Electric Future at Geneva Motor Show 2019

The all-electric VISION iV concept study offers a look ahead at ŠKODA’s electric future.   By introducing its first vehicle to be based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform, the Czech brand is taking the next step in its journey towards eMobility. The four door crossover coupé impresses with sporty, emotive lines and exudes a feeling of spaciousness. A dynamic ...

1Posted: 1st Mar 2019

ŠKODA at the Geneva Motor Show: Two World Premieres to be Presented Online

ŠKODA presents new city SUV KAMIQ for the first time to the public in Geneva The all-electric concept study ŠKODA VISION iV is also celebrating its world premiere ŠKODA press conference live on ŠKODA Storyboard on March 5 from 09:40 CET  ŠKODA will be presenting several new products at the Geneva Motor Show (5 – 17 March 2019). The all-new city SUV ŠKODA KAMIQ w...