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Škoda Launches New High-Performance Plug-In Hybrid Superb Hatch with Increased Power and Torque

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2026

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has introduced a new 200 kW plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Superb Hatch, combining a 1.5 TSI petrol engine with an electric motor to deliver improved performance and efficiency. The new system makes the Superb Hatch the … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Completes Major Partnership in Delivering New 6,000-Pipe Organ for St Vitus Cathedral

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2026

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has served as the main partner in the project to build a new organ for St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, providing both financial support and design expertise since 2018, with the instrument now fully installed … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Surpasses One Million Vehicles Produced in 2025 and Accelerates Global Expansion in India and Vietnam

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, February 2026

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto achieved its best global production result in six years in 2025, manufacturing 1,065,000 vehicles worldwide, a 15 percent increase year on year, while also significantly expanding component output including battery systems, transmissions, and engines for both … Read the full press release

Škoda Names Its Future Electric Flagship Peaq Ahead of Global Premiere in 2026

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, January 2026

(IN BRIEF) Skoda Auto has announced that its upcoming fully electric seven-seat flagship model will be called the Škoda Peaq, confirming its position at the top of the brand’s portfolio. Based on the Vision 7S concept that introduced Škoda’s Modern … Read the full press release

Škoda Expands Middle East Presence with SAMACO Partnership and First Retail Locations in Saudi Arabia

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is entering the rapidly expanding Saudi Arabian automotive market in partnership with SAMACO Motors, reinforcing its internationalisation strategy. The first showrooms in Jeddah and Al Khobar will open in late 2025, with a flagship location in … Read the full press release

Dürr earns “Excellent Supplier” award after completing Thanh Cong Group’s state-of-the-art paint shop in Vietnam

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, October 2025

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has completed a major turnkey paint shop project for Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) at the new Thanh Cong Viet Hung automobile plant in Quang Ninh, Vietnam — marking their first collaboration and enabling the launch of … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Leads at Prague Pride with Elroq Respectline and 100+ Marchers

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, August 2025

(IN BRIEF) As main partner of Prague Pride’s 15th edition, Škoda Auto mobilised over 100 staff and partners to participate in workshops and the parade, featuring the rainbow-themed electric Elroq Respectline on a floating Vltava pontoon. Board Member Karsten Schnake … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Drives Sustainability at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Fleet of 32 Electrified Support Vehicles

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, July 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is providing 32 fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to support the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the longest and most demanding edition in the race’s history. From 26 July to 3 August, 154 … Read the full press release

Bentley India Joins Forces with ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India to Expand Luxury Footprint

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, July 2025

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has entered into a partnership with ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited, effective 1 July 2025, to manage its import, sales, marketing, and aftersales operations in India. A new Bentley India division under SAVWIPL will lead … Read the full press release

Škoda Begins Vietnamese Assembly of Kushaq in Partnership with Thanh Cong Group

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, June 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has launched local assembly and sales of the Kushaq in Vietnam, becoming the first Škoda model built in the country from CKD kits supplied from India. The new Thanh Cong Group joint-venture plant, opened in March 2025, … Read the full press release

Škoda and Prokop & Brož Launch Exclusive Laurin & Klement Wristwatches to Celebrate 130 Years of Automotive Excellence

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, in collaboration with Prokop & Brož, is launching a limited edition of 130 Laurin & Klement wristwatches to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Škoda Auto. Inspired by the 1908 Laurin & Klement BSC sports car, the … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Marks 32nd Year as Official Sponsor of IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship with New Enyaq RS Family and Exclusive Fan Experiences

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto celebrates 32 years as the official sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship by unveiling its new Enyaq RS family of all-electric vehicles. In addition to providing 45 electrified vehicles for the tournament, Škoda also … Read the full press release

Škoda Unveils Elroq Respectline to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion in European Diversity Month

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has introduced the Elroq Respectline concept car to celebrate European Diversity Month, showcasing the company’s commitment to respect, inclusion, and diversity. The car, adorned with a Czech “háček” motif and rainbow accents, will make its public … Read the full press release

Škoda Elroq Triumphs with Revolutionary Modern Solid Design, Winning Its 18th Red Dot Award and Attracting Over 45,000 Orders Globally

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has announced that its latest electric compact SUV, the Elroq, has won a prestigious Red Dot Award. The Elroq, the first production model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, showcases revolutionary features including a … Read the full press release

Škoda Commemorates 130 Years with Groundbreaking 10th Student Car Initiative

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto’s 10th Student Car, created by 28 students from the Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational School of Engineering, celebrates the company’s 130-year legacy and its connection to cycling. With the fabrication and bodywork phases now complete, the project … Read the full press release

Vietnam Assembly Revolution: Škoda Taps Indian CKD Synergy for Local Auto Production

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, in partnership with Thanh Cong Group, has inaugurated a new assembly facility in Vietnam that will locally produce the Slavia and Kushaq models from CKD kits sourced from Pune, India. The plant, located in Quang Ninh … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Celebrates 90-Year Legacy with a Bold Evolution of the Iconic Superb

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto commemorates 90 years since the launch of the Superb at its Mladá Boleslav plant, a model that revolutionized automotive engineering with its advanced chassis, hydraulic braking system, and innovative 12V electrical setup. Initially produced in 1935, … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Champions Circular Economy by Repurposing Steel Offcuts in Decarbonisation Initiative

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has joined the SATURNIN project led by Beneva to repurpose steel waste and support industrial decarbonisation. The initiative, which embodies circular economy principles, connects manufacturers by matching data on sheet metal offcuts with the needs of … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Begins Production of All-Electric Enyaq Family at Mladá Boleslav Plant

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has officially started the production of the new Enyaq family at its Mladá Boleslav plant, marking a significant milestone for the Czech automaker. The fully electric Enyaq, now built alongside the Octavia and the all-new Elroq, … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation at M13 Production Hall in Mladá Boleslav

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto celebrates the 30th anniversary of its M13 production hall, which has played a key role in the brand’s success since its opening in 1996. Originally built to produce the Škoda Octavia, the facility now manufactures both … Read the full press release