(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, known for its innovation in the digital realm, is reaching out to younger audiences by introducing its brand within the popular online video game Fortnite. The carmaker has crafted a unique gaming experience with the Fortnite … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Entertainment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 'Out of Bounds Odyssey', entertainment, Fortnite, Gen Z Gamers, partnership, ŠKODA AUTO
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is furthering its collaboration with Allur in Kazakhstan, signing key agreements to solidify their partnership. The focus of this cooperation includes vehicle assembly from Semi Knocked Down (SKD) kits starting next year, exploring local production from … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Crestyl Group has selected AFRY as the general designer for the Savarin Palace complex, a prominent urban development endeavor in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. This project involves the revitalization of a historical area and has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Construction, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, Crestyl Group, Ivo Šimek, partnership, Prague, Redevelopment Project, Savarin Palace, Simon Johnson, sustainability, Thomas Heatherwick
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has commenced the production of the fourth modern generation of the Superb at the Volkswagen brand plant in Bratislava, just four weeks after its global unveiling near Prague. This strategic move, relocating the Superb’s production from … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Slovakia
Tagged Andreas Dick, Bratislava, ICE flagship model, Kvasiny, Mladá Boleslav, Octavia, ŠKODA AUTO, ŠKODA Superb, SUPERB, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Passat
(IN BRIEF) Czech and Ukrainian police, with support from Europol and Eurojust, have dismantled a prolific phishing gang responsible for defrauding victims across Europe of tens of millions of euros. The criminal group, which primarily targeted Czech victims, conducted voice … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Ukraine
Tagged Czech Police, Defrauding Victims, Eurojust, Europe, EUROPOL, partnership, Phishing Gang, Ukrainian Police, voice phishing
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a leading European logistics real estate company, has commenced the construction of its inaugural regional logistics park in the Czech Republic. This site, strategically located near major road connections between Prague and Liberec, is undergoing a two-phase … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The renowned Danish architectural firm, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), has selected AFRY as the general designer and local architect for the upcoming Prague concert building, known as the Vltava Philharmonic Hall. BIG’s design, which triumphed in an international … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Construction, Czech Republic, Denmark, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Ivo Šimek, partnership, Prague, sustainability, Vltava Philharmonic Hall
(IN BRIEF) Škoda has introduced the Digital Certificate, a digital document that provides verified details about a vehicle’s condition and service history within its warranty period. This certificate compiles data from various sources, including the vehicle’s electronic service book, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Digital Certificate, ŠKODA, transparency, Used Car Sales
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has released a teaser clip for the fourth-generation Superb, offering glimpses of its exterior and interior features. The upcoming Superb will feature redesigned LED Matrix beam headlights, LED rear lights with crystalline elements, and elements of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Exterior Features, Interior designs, ŠKODA AUTO, SUPERB
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has unveiled exterior sketches of the fourth-generation Superb, its upcoming ICE flagship model. The new Superb embraces elements of the new Modern Solid design language, featuring sharp lines, dynamic proportions, and upgraded LED Matrix beam headlights … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive, Oliver Stefani, ŠKODA, SUPERB
(IN BRIEF) In Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, Škoda Auto is constructing its new Laurin & Klement Campus, set to be the company’s headquarters. The campus, covering 44,000 square meters, will accommodate 1,700 employees and features modern office spaces, a company … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Czech Republic, headquarters, Lindner Group, Mladá Boleslav, partnership, ŠKODA AUTO, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a historic loan agreement worth CZK 24 billion (€992 million) with the Czech Ministry of Finance to support the transformation of the country’s rail network. This monumental financing deal, the largest … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Czech Republic, EIB, Kris Peeters, Martin Kupka, Modernisation, partnership, rail network, Správa železnic, sustainability, TEN-T, Zbyněk Stanjura
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has inaugurated a new Parts Expedition Centre in Pune, India, with a 16,000-square-meter facility dedicated to packaging completely-knocked-down (CKD) kits of the Kushaq and Slavia models produced in India. These kits will be exported to Vietnam … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Dick, Expedition Centre, INDIA, partnership, Piyush Arora, ŠKODA AUTO, TC Group, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) TU Delft and JetBrains have joined forces to establish the AI for Software Engineering Lab (AI4SE), focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and software development. This collaboration aims to explore how AI technologies can enhance the … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Czech Republic, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged AI for Software Engineering Lab (AI4SE), Andrey Ivanov, artificial intelligence (AI), Dr. Maliheh Izadi, Dr. Pouria Derakhshanfar, Dr. Vladimir Kovalenko, JetBrains, partnership, Prof. Dr. Arie van Deursen, software development, sustainability, TU Delft
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, the Czech car manufacturer, is making a strategic return to the Kazakhstan market by partnering with Allur Company for sales and production. They have signed a partnership agreement, and starting in early 2024, four Škoda models … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Government, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News
Tagged Allur Company, Kazakhstan, Klaus Zellmer, marketing, Martin Jahn, partnership, ŠKODA AUTO, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Arriva, a leading public transport operator, has won 14 separate bus contracts in the first competitive public tender for the Central Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. This achievement solidifies Arriva’s presence in the region for the next … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Arriva, bus, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic, partnership, Sian Leydon, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is offering a glimpse of its forthcoming second-generation Kodiaq SUV through a video teaser, showcasing both exterior and interior updates. The SUV features elements of Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language, including new tailgate lettering and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged KODIAQ, ŠKODA AUTO
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has offered a sneak peek at the exterior design of the upcoming new-generation Škoda Kodiaq, just one week before its world premiere. The sketches reveal a visually striking and modern SUV, showcasing key features such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Kodiaq SUV, Oliver Stefani, ŠKODA, ŠKODA KODIAQ
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is commemorating a significant achievement as it rolls out its three-millionth SUV, a black Škoda Kodiaq Sportline, at the Kvasiny plant in Roasio, Vercelli, Italy. The production milestone underscores Škoda’s substantial growth in the SUV segment … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andreas Dick, Enyaq, KAMIQ, KAROQ, KODIAQ, ŠKODA AUTO, SUV
(IN BRIEF) Škoda’s Pay to Park service, developed by Škoda X, the brand’s center for digital services, has been honored with a Car Connectivity Award in the ‘price/performance stars’ category. In a reader poll organized by the German trade magazine … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Car Connectivity Award, Enyaq, Fabia, KAMIQ, KAROQ, Kodiaq Models, MyŠkoda mobile app, Octavia, Pay to Park Service, Price/Performance Ratio, SCALA, ŠKODA, Škoda X, SUPERB
(IN BRIEF) Škoda’s upcoming generations of Superb and Kodiaq models have successfully completed an extensive international testing program. Over the course of two years, these vehicles underwent over a million kilometers of testing, exposing them to extreme temperatures ranging from … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Florian Weymar, Johannes Neft, Kodiaq Models, ŠKODA, Superb Models, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The CommuniCity project, funded by the European Union, has launched its Second Open Call to address various challenges faced by marginalized communities in European cities. Building on the success of its First Open Call, the project has expanded … Read the full press release
Posted in Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, Government, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Non Profit, Politics, Portugal, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged Aarhus, Amsterdam, Breda, cities, Co-Creation, CommuniCity, Communities, EU, EU-funded, Helsinki, Horizon Europe, Learning Labs, marginalised communities, Porto, Prague, Smart Cities, Social Challenges, Tallinn, Urbanism, Vulnerable Communities
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is set to introduce the latest iteration of its flagship model series, the Superb, showcasing a refined hatchback version alongside the popular Combi estate. The new Superb hatchback features an evolved Škoda design, marked by a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged design, ŠKODA, Superb Hatchback, technology
(IN BRIEF) State-owned electric power transmission operator ČEPS has finalized the sale of its subsidiary, RWE Gas Storage CZ, to RWE, a German energy company. The Czech Republic’s government approved the purchase, and the contract was signed recently. RWE Gas … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has conducted an analysis of the Spacecolon toolset, which is utilized to deploy Scarab ransomware variants globally. The toolset is believed to be of Turkish origin and is operated by a group named CosmicBeetle. Spacecolon’s primary … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged CosmicBeetle Group, data theft, ESET, Jakub Souček, Ransomware Deployment, Spacecolon Toolset, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has extended its ‘Offers’ in-car infotainment app to eight markets, offering over 100 discounted products and services accessible from the user’s vehicle. The app is compatible with Škoda vehicles equipped with the latest-generation Amundsen and Columbus … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged 'Offers' In-Car App, Amundsen, Austria, Columbus, convenience, Czech Republic, Discounts, drivers, Finland, Germany, infotainment systems, Poland, ŠKODA AUTO, Slovakia, Spain, UK
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Classic team is participating in the 20th Sachsen Classic rally with seven iconic Škoda vehicles built between 1948 and 1988. The rally, known for its focus on regularity and precision rather than speed, starts in Zwickau on … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, Media, News
Tagged 20th Sachsen Classic Rally, Czech Republic, Germany, Iconic Vintage Models, ŠKODA, vintage cars
(IN BRIEF) Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto continues its partnership as the official sponsor of Prague Pride Festival for the second year, reaffirming its commitment to diversity and equal rights for the LGBT+ community. The festival showcased over 100 events … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The second edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT concluded with Dutch racer Demi Vollering emerging as the overall winner. The points classification was won by Belgian Lotte Kopecky, who received a green trophy made of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, France, Management, Media, News
Tagged Awards, Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky, Maren Gräf, ŠKODA AUTO, sponsorship, Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT, “Red Car”
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has released design sketches showcasing the refreshed front end and all-new headlights of the Škoda Scala compact model and Škoda Kamiq city SUV. The Scala’s reshaped headlights now extend to the grille, featuring distinctive daytime running … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Marketing, Technology
Tagged lighting system, Matrix lights, Matrix-LED Headlight, ŠKODA, Škoda Kami, ŠKODA SCALA, striking visual impression, SUV
(IN BRIEF) The 110th Tour de France concluded with Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard winning the overall title, accompanied by a camouflaged new Superb Combi provided by Škoda Auto. The crystal trophies for the winners were created by Škoda’s design team. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Entertainment, Management, Media, News
Tagged 20 Years, Jasper Philipsen, Jonas Vingegaard, Klaus Zellmer, partnership, ŠKODA AUTO, Tour de France
(IN BRIEF) voestalpine, a leading supplier of vehicle restraint systems, is undertaking its largest road safety project to date. The company will supply and install 100 kilometers of guard rails for the expansion and modernization of the D4 highway in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €45 million in UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia a.s. (UCBCS) to support their inaugural green covered bond issuance. The bond, with a five-year maturity, will be listed … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Czech Republic, Financial, Investment, Slovakia
Tagged bond, Czech Republic, EBR, green lending, Luxembourg Stock Exchange, Melis Ekmen Tabojer, Slovakia, UCBCS, UniCredit Bank
(IN BRIEF) Tom Drechsler has been appointed as the new head of the Communication department at Škoda Auto, starting from July 1. He replaces Ariane Kilian, who is temporarily stepping down due to personal reasons. Drechsler brings extensive experience, having … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Management, Marketing, Media
Tagged Ariane Kilian, Auto Bild, AUTO BILD Group, Communication, communications manager, journalist, Klaus Zellmer, leadership, ŠKODA, ŠKODA AUTO, Tom Drechsler
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has launched a dedicated microsite that provides comprehensive information on the company’s sustainability initiatives. The microsite covers Škoda’s environmental, social, and governance efforts, showcasing measures to reduce its CO2 footprint, community involvement, and commitment to being … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto introduces the Škoda Enyaq Coupé Respectline, a vehicle designed to celebrate diversity and promote respect for all individuals and the environment. Created collaboratively by Škoda Auto employees, the car features a unique exterior and interior design … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Society
Tagged age, ethnicity, fostering respect, Gender, gender identity, human rights, Martina Zimmermann, nationality, Petr Kavrentzis, Prague Pride Festival, Preciosa, Pride Business Forum, Religion, sexual orientation, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Enyaq Coupé Respectline, Stefan Webelhorst
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, the Czech carmaker, has actively participated in European Diversity Month, promoting acceptance, equal opportunities, diversity, and respectful collaboration. The company is committed to providing an open and safe working environment and has launched various activities to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Management, Society
Tagged Biphobia and Transphobia, diversity, Equal opportunities, European Diversity Month, gender balance, Inclusion, International Day Against Homophobia, Klaus Zellmer, KOVO trade union, Maren Gräf, Prague Fun & Run 2023, run against homophobia, ŠKODA AUTO
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto demonstrates its commitment to biodiversity on the International Day for Biological Diversity by highlighting various initiatives and projects at its global production sites. These efforts include planting over 70,000 trees in 2023, conducting dendrological research and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management
Tagged biodiversity, dendrological research, endangered peregrine falcons, environmental protection, Green Hub, GreenFactory, GreenFuture, GreenProduct, GreenRetail, IBBI, India Business and Biodiversity Initiative, Indian plants, International Day for Biological Diversity, Krakonoš Gardens, Krakonoš Gardens funding initiative, Krkonoše National Park, Michael Oeljeklaus, Oxygen Park, peregrine falcons, planting trees, reforestation, SAVWIPL, Ško-Energo, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Auto Brand Management, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., Škoda Trees, sustainability, The Škoda Auto Endowment Fund, Volkswagen Financial Services
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has successfully completed cold testing for the next-generation Superb and Kodiaq models in the Arctic Circle. The vehicles were assessed for their performance, quality, and durability in temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has provided UniCredit Group with two guarantees worth €370 million to support investment by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across seven EU countries. The transactions are backed by InvestEU, the European Union’s long-term … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Croatia, Czech Republic, European Union, Financial, Hungary, Investment, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Technology
Tagged Andrea Orcel, EIB Group, EIF, European Union, Gelsomina Vigliotti, INNOVATION, InvestEU, job creation, Paolo Gentiloni, SMEs, sustainable investment, The European Investment Fund, UniCredit Group
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