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Transmission production milestone for the production plant of ŠKODA AUTO in Vrchlabí, the Czech Republic

 Transmission production at the Vrchlabí plant started in October 2012 To date, more than four million DQ200 transmissions have been produced and are used throughout the Group Over 200 million euros have been invested in the site’s ongoing modernisation so … Read the full press release

Pietra miliare della produzione di trasmissioni per lo stabilimento di produzione di ŠKODA AUTO a Vrchlabí, Repubblica Ceca

La produzione di trasmissioni nello stabilimento di Vrchlabí è iniziata nell’ottobre 2012 Ad oggi sono più di quattro milioni le trasmissioni DQ200 prodotte e utilizzate in tutto il Gruppo Finora sono stati investiti oltre 200 milioni di euro nell’ammodernamento in … Read the full press release

Alexander Eisl to succeed Klaus Blüm as Head of Information Technology at ŠKODA AUTO as the automaker seeks to transform to a software-oriented company

The IT expert was most recently Senior Vice President of Information Systems at MAN Truck & Bus SE Alexander Eisl succeeds Klaus Blüm, who has held a new position in the Volkswagen Group since September ŠKODA AUTO is forging ahead … Read the full press release

Alexander Eisl wird Nachfolger von Klaus Blüm als Leiter der Informationstechnologie bei ŠKODA AUTO, da der Autohersteller die Transformation zu einem softwareorientierten Unternehmen anstrebt

Der IT-Experte war zuletzt Senior Vice President of Information Systems bei MAN Truck & Bus SE Alexander Eisl folgt auf Klaus Blüm, der seit September eine neue Position im Volkswagen Konzern bekleidet ŠKODA AUTO treibt den Wandel vom traditionellen Automobilhersteller … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer to succeed Murat Aksel as Chairman of ŠKODA AUTO’s Supervisory Board

Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group , succeeds Murat Aksel, who is stepping down as Chairman but will remain a member of the Supervisory Board Schäfer: “ŠKODA … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer sucederá a Murat Aksel como presidente del Consejo de Supervisión de ŠKODA AUTO

Thomas Schäfer, presidente del Consejo de Administración de Volkswagen Passenger Cars y director del grupo de marcas ‘Volume’, sucede a Murat Aksel, quien deja el cargo de presidente pero seguirá siendo miembro del Consejo de Supervisión Schäfer: “ŠKODA es una … Read the full press release

In den tschechischen Werken von ŠKODA AUTO werden wieder öffentliche Führungen angeboten

Nach über zwei Jahren ohne Besucher aufgrund der Pandemie öffnen die tschechischen Werke des Automobilherstellers ihre Türen wieder für die Öffentlichkeit. Führungen sind ideal für Familien mit Kindern ab zehn Jahren; Online-Buchung auf der Website des ŠKODA Museums (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) MLADÁ … Read the full press release

Guided tours are again offered to the public at ŠKODA AUTO’s Czech plants

After over two years without visitors due to the pandemic, the car manufacturer’s Czech plants are reopening their doors to the public. Guided tours are ideal for families with children aged ten and over; online booking on the ŠKODA Museum … Read the full press release

Red Dot Award for striking design, spaciousness and balanced package for the new ŠKODA FABIA, the brand’s third award since 2008

ŠKODA FABIA wins Red Dot Award for the third time after 2008 and 2015 17th Red Dot Award in total for a ŠKODA model Sporty exterior and spacious interior impress the jury International experts evaluate multiple criteria, including functionality, ergonomics … Read the full press release

Red Dot Award per il design sorprendente, la spaziosità e il pacchetto equilibrato per la nuova ŠKODA FABIA, il terzo premio del marchio dal 2008

ŠKODA FABIA vince il Red Dot Award per la terza volta dopo il 2008 e il 2015 17° Red Dot Award in totale per un modello ŠKODA Esterno sportivo e interni spaziosi impressionano la giuria Esperti internazionali valutano molteplici criteri, … Read the full press release

Klaus Zellmer sucederá a Thomas Schäfer como nuevo CEO de ŠKODA AUTO

El actual director general, Thomas Schäfer, será nombrado presidente del consejo de administración de Volkswagen Passenger Cars, se unirá al consejo de administración del grupo y se convertirá en director del grupo de la marca ‘Volume’ el 1 de julio … Read the full press release

Klaus Zellmer to succeed Thomas Schäfer as the new CEO of ŠKODA AUTO

Current CEO Thomas Schäfer will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, join the Group Board of Management and become Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group on 1 July 2022 Klaus Zellmer is currently the … Read the full press release

Changements à la direction de la marque Volkswagen et de ŠKODA AUTO

Schäfer est nommé nouveau PDG de la marque Volkswagen à compter du 1er juillet 2022 et rejoint le Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer nommé nouveau président du directoire de ŠKODA AUTO a. s. à compter du 1er juillet 2022 … Read the full press release

Leadership changes at Volkswagen brand and ŠKODA AUTO

Schäfer appointed new CEO of the Volkswagen brand effective July 1, 2022 and joins the Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer appointed new Chairman of the Board of Management of ŠKODA AUTO a. s. effective July 1, 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Jalon de production à l’usine ŠKODA de Vrchlabí : le 4e million de boîtes de vitesses automatiques DQ200 produites

Quatre millions de boîtes de vitesses automatiques directes DQ200 fabriquées depuis octobre 2012 La capacité du site de Vrchlabí est de 2 300 transmissions par jour L’usine de composants à la pointe de la technologie se tourne constamment vers les … Read the full press release

Production milestone at ŠKODA Vrchlabí plant: The 4th million DQ200 automatic direct-shift gearbox produced

 Four million DQ200 automatic direct-shift gearboxes manufactured since October 2012 Capacity at the Vrchlabí site is 2,300 transmissions a day State-of-the-art component plant is consistently looking to Industry 4.0 technologies (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, … Read the full press release

First official design sketches of the new ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO

Fourth-generation FABIA continues the tradition of sporty lifestyle variants Sporty exterior with numerous black elements and unique MONTE CARLO skirts Sporty interior design with red accents and carbon-style elements (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 2-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, one … Read the full press release

Primeros bocetos de diseño oficiales del nuevo ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO

El FABIA de cuarta generación continúa la tradición de las variantes de estilo de vida deportivo Exterior deportivo con numerosos elementos negros y exclusivos faldones MONTE CARLO Diseño interior deportivo con detalles en rojo y elementos estilo carbono. (COMUNICADO DE … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO verwendet Wolle in Kombination mit recyceltem Polyester für die Sitzbezüge aller Elektrofahrzeuge ŠKODA ENYAQ iV

ŠKODA AUTO setzt konsequent auf Nachhaltigkeit entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette Automobilhersteller arbeitet mit Zulieferern und der Wissenschaft an innovativen Werkstoffen, die dann in der Serienproduktion zum Einsatz kommen Das Video zeigt, wie die Sitzbezüge für den ENYAQ iV aus Wolle … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO to use wool combined with recycled polyester for the seat covers of all of its ŠKODA ENYAQ iV electric vehicles

ŠKODA AUTO consistently focuses on sustainability along the entire value chain Car manufacturer works with suppliers and the scientific community on innovative materials which are then used in series production Video reveals how the seat covers for the ENYAQ iV … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO and IT holding Etnetera Group form a joint venture for the delivery of the next-generation software for the era of electromobility

ŠKODA AUTO launches joint venture Green:Code with IT holding Etnetera Group Green:Code’s goal: To optimise the user experience for ŠKODA customers and to deliver next-generation software for the era of electromobility The new company will be hiring up to 200 … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO’s digitalisation, MQB and MEB vehicles parallel production part of the recognitions the automaker received at AUTOBEST in Barcelona

Europe’s largest independent automotive jury recognises ŠKODA AUTO’s successful development in international markets and innovative concepts in production November 2020 awards ceremony postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic Award winners honoured last Thursday evening in Barcelona (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESKAV, 4-Oct-2021 … Read the full press release

The eighth ŠKODA student car project begins giving vocational students a chance to build their own dream car

25 ŠKODA vocational students have started to work on the ŠKODA student car Annual ŠKODA Academy project has been an important part of training since 2014 Apprentices gain broad understanding of all departments at ŠKODA AUTO (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, … Read the full press release

Tour de France 2021 trophies for the winners made by ŠKODA Design inspired by Bohemian crystal art

This year’s Tour de France trophy reflects what cycling is all about: Nature, ecology and clean energy Striking design inspired by Bohemian crystal art ŠKODA Design has been creating the Tour de France winners’ trophies since 2011 ŠKODA AUTO official … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav starts the production of the 4th generation ŠKODA FABIA based on VW’s MQB-A0 platform

ŠKODA AUTO has invested 110 million euros in modifying its production lines Fourth-generation ŠKODA FABIA is based on Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0 platform More than 4.5 million units delivered since the first-generation model was introduced in 1999 Small car from the … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO Sustainability Report 2019/2020: recycling of all disposable waste; CO2-neutral production at Vrchlabí; unbureaucratic help in combating COVID-19

Clearly defined sustainability targets are an integral part of ŠKODA AUTO’s corporate strategy Environment: Material or thermal recycling of all disposable waste generated in the production process; CO2-neutral production at the Vrchlabí site. Social responsibility: Comprehensive measures to support relief … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO names Roland Villinger as head of Corporate and Product Strategy

Roland Villinger will have responsibility for the newly created area of ‘Corporate and Product Strategy’ at ŠKODA AUTO as of 1 June 2021 ‘Corporate Development and Digitalisation’ and ‘Product Strategy and Modular Toolkit Management’ departments to be merged Previous Head … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO supports the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in India with one million euro worth donation

As the Volkswagen Group brand responsible for the region, ŠKODA AUTO donates one million euros to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic in India First part of in-kind and monetary donations is already on their way to the destination Czech car … Read the full press release

COVID-19 ongoing vaccination: ŠKODA AUTO supports Klaudián Hospital in Mladá Boleslav

ŠKODA AUTO is involved in vaccinating its employees against COVID-19 by supporting Klaudián Hospital in Mladá Boleslav To protect employees from coronavirus, ŠKODA implemented over 80 individual measures and restrictions at its plants and offices immediately after the outbreak of … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO marks 30 years of affiliation with Volkswagen Group with special concert featuring the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Charitable gala evening to support the families of victims of the COVID-19 pandemic Special concert performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra with principal conductor Semjon Bychkov ŠKODA AUTO has been an integral part of the Volkswagen Group since 1991 (PRESS … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO reached impressive production milestone of 13 million current-generation gearboxes

ŠKODA AUTO makes three different types of transmission for Volkswagen Group at its Mladá Boleslav and Vrchlabí sites Production at ŠKODA AUTO is continuously optimised, automated and digitalised in line with Industry 4.0 principles (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 20-Aug-2020 — … Read the full press release

ŠKODA automates ordering and supply of components at its Vrchlabí plant

Internet of Things (IoT) technologies enable further automation at the high-tech Vrchlabí site CNC processing lines automatically order parts, supplied by automatic robots that report back for duty with their load carriers Automation of component ordering and supply is yet … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO celebrates grand opening of an automatic small parts warehouse at the main plant in Mladá Boleslav

ŠKODA AUTO has invested around 8 million euros in its small parts warehouse in Mladá Boleslav Robots transport small parts from the automatic warehouse to the assembly line High level of automation increases the efficiency of processes in production logistics … Read the full press release

Milestone: ŠKODA AUTO’s Mladá Boleslav plant built its seven millionth MQ 200 gearbox since the plant began manufacturing the transmissions

ŠKODA AUTO is currently investing 65 million euros in stepping up gearbox production ŠKODA AUTO’s manufacturing of transmissions plays a key role in Volkswagen Group’s production network Gearbox production is consistently centred on the principles of Industry 4.0 MLADÁ BOLESLAV, … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO and Volkswagen Group to confront the dynamics of the Indian car market with ‘INDIA 2.0’ project

Volkswagen Group is investing one billion euros in the implementation of the project Together, ŠKODA AUTO and Volkswagen will develop new models in the A0 segment for the Indian market The first model to appear as part of the project … Read the full press release

The ŠKODA AUTO Kvasiny plant to undergo the most comprehensive modernization and expansion in its history; annual production will increase to more than 300,000 units

ŠKODA AUTO Kvasiny plant opens multifunctional competence centre Testing and quality centre, logistics centre, storage areas for pre-series vehicles and event hall in one facility Production capacity set to rise to more than 300,000 vehicles per year KVASINY,  Czech Republic, … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO achieves yet another sales record: sold over 1 million vehicles in 2015

In the company’s 120th year, ŠKODA AUTO achieved a new sales record for the second year in a row, selling over 1 million vehicles. Mladá Boleslav, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The brand’s global deliveries in their jubilee year increased 1.8% to … Read the full press release

China’s Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli with Chinese Transport Minister Yang Chuantang visit ŠKODA AUTO at Mladá Boleslav

Important visitors from China: Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, Transport Minister Yang Chuantang and a 65-strong Chinese delegation are hosted by ŠKODA President of the Czech Parliament, Jan Hamáček, accompanies the Chinese guests Programme: talks with the ŠKODA Board of Management and … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO names Stefan Büscher as the new head of Marketing

Mladá Boleslav, 4-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Stefan Büscher (46) is to take over as the new head of Marketing at ŠKODA AUTO on 1 October, 2014. He succeeds Thomas Owsianski (47), who is Executive Director for ŠKODA’s Marketing and Sales at … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO sold 247,200 vehicles in Q1 2014, 12.1% up over the same period last year

Record quarter: ŠKODA delivers 247,200 vehicles to customers in the first three months (January to March 2013: 220,400; up 12.1%) Record March: 96,100 deliveries, up 14.6% Growth with new models; ŠKODA grows by 17% in Europe in the first quarter Western-European … Read the full press release