#ExploreŠkoda Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 30 October 2026 – Škoda Auto achieved strong results in the first nine months of 2026. Sales revenue rose 3.5% year on year to €23.1 billion and operating profit increased 7.4% to €1.9 billion while net cash flow stood at €1.8 billion. Return on sales remained solid at 8.3% (2025: 8.0%), underlining Škoda’s position as one of Europe’s most profitable volume brands. The Czech carmaker delivered 812,400 vehicles to customers worldwide, up 6.1% year on year. In its core market, Europe (EU27+4), Škoda recorded 666,798 vehicle registrations, strengthening its position as the second-best-selling brand. Battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 29.8% of the brand’s deliveries in the region, up from 24.1% a year earlier. Demand for electric models gained additional momentum, with the all-new Epiq and Peaq attracting more than 82,000 orders by mid-October. Growth continued in India, where deliveries reached 53,200 vehicles (+7.8%) supported by strong demand for the updated Slavia and Kushaq. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 27 October 2026 – The Škoda Proud employee group celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. Open to all employees, the group promotes dialogue and mutual understanding through meetups and learning opportunities within and beyond the company. It thus contributes to a fair, respectful and safe workplace for LGBTQ+ people and the wider workforce. Pride Business Forum recently recognised Škoda Auto’s sustained work on diversity and inclusion with a gold LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer 2026 award. The company’s diversity initiatives cover a wide range of topics relating to equal opportunities, consideration for others and mutual understanding. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 26 October 2026 – The Czech Philharmonic has opened its 131st season with Škoda Auto once again by its side, as the carmaker renews their longstanding partnership for a further three years, from 2026 to 2029. The two organisations have worked together since 1993. Alongside financial support, Škoda Auto provides cars on loan to ensure mobility for the orchestra and its guests. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 22 October 2026 – Škoda Auto is bringing greater comfort and more power to the Kodiaq range with the new Laurin & Klement trim and a plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering a system output of 200 kW, up 50 kW from the current version. A traction battery with a gross capacity of 25.7 kWh (19.7 kWh net) supplies the electric motor, and DC fast charging at up to 50 kW adds convenience on longer journeys. These additions coincide with the Kodiaq’s tenth anniversary: since its debut, the model has attracted 1.2 million customers across 70 markets worldwide. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 19 October 2026 – Škoda Auto is expanding its range of Simply Clever features with a comprehensive selection of free 3D-printable accessories on Printables.com. Through Škoda’s profile on the world’s largest platform of its kind, users can download practical accessories such as cupholders and storage boxes free of charge and print them to further enhance the everyday usability of their vehicles. Designed by the carmaker’s innovation incubator, engineers and designers, the range covers both current and discontinued models. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 8 October 2026 – Škoda Auto will present the Epiq Sportline to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. The debut takes place alongside the all-electric Peaq, giving visitors their first opportunity to take a closer look at Škoda’s expanded all-electric range in one place. The Škoda stand will also feature the Peaq Tour de France ‘Red Car’ and the iconic Škoda 130 RS, the latter marking 125 years of Škoda Motorsport. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 5 October 2026 – Škoda Auto continues to expand its broadest-ever powertrain portfolio: the Octavia becomes the brand’s first model to offer a full hybrid powertrain. It is offered with system outputs of 100 kW and 125 kW. The series-parallel hybrid system also enables all-electric driving without the need to charge the traction battery externally. The new powertrain is available for both the hatchback and estate in Selection and Sportline trim levels. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 21 September – Klaus Zellmer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Škoda Auto, is leaving the company after more than four successful years at the brand’s helm. Since taking office on 1 July 2022, he has steered the Czech car manufacturer through a period of far-reaching transformation, internationalisation and profitable growth. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 16 September 2026 – Škoda Auto is extending its long-standing partnership with the National Theatre, one of the Czech Republic’s foremost cultural institutions. The two organisations have worked together continuously since 1998, and their partnership will now run until at least 2029. The carmaker will continue to support the National Theatre’s activities while also providing mobility through a fleet of vehicles on long-term loan. The partnership covers all four of the National Theatre’s artistic ensembles – Drama, Opera, Ballet and Laterna magika – and their performances at its main venues. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 11 September 2026 – Škoda Auto is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the modern Škoda Superb. Since its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 11 September 2001, the model has become synonymous with comfort, generous interior space and advanced technology. Across four generations, the Czech car manufacturer has delivered nearly 1.8 million Superb vehicles to customers worldwide, making an important contribution to Škoda’s international growth. Today’s fourth-generation model offers the broadest powertrain portfolio in its history, including two plug-in hybrid variants with an electric range of around 120 kilometres. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 2. September 2026 – Škoda Auto today announced changes to its Board of Management: Martina Biene, currently Chair and Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Africa, will become Board Member for Sales and Marketing. She succeeds Martin Jahn, who will be appointed Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales in Wolfsburg. Subject to the necessary approvals, Jahn is also set to join the Škoda Auto Supervisory Board. The changes will take effect on 1 October 2026. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 2 September 2026 – It all began with an idea from two Škoda employees, Marek Jež and Jakub Krs: How far could the new electric seven-seater Škoda Peaq travel on a single charge of its 91 kWh battery? To find out, they set off from Mladá Boleslav for the Netherlands. The series-production Škoda Peaq covered 936 kilometres without recharging. The record attempt was conducted under the supervision of certification authority TÜV SÜD. A detailed account of the record-setting drive, extensive photo gallery and tips on economical driving – for both electric and combustion vehicles – are available on the Škoda Storyboard . This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 27 August 2026 – Škoda Auto is marking the 30th anniversary of the modern-generation Octavia, which entered production on 3 September 1996. Since then, the model has played a central role in the development of the Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker following its integration into the Volkswagen Group, combining quality and practicality with proven Volkswagen Group technology. Today, the fourth generation of this best-selling model is produced in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Kostanay, Kazakhstan. Almost 7.9 million units have been produced over the past three decades. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 25 August 2026 – For the second consecutive year, Škoda Auto is an official partner of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, taking place at the Italian mountain resort of Val di Sole from 26 to 30 August. More than 800 riders from over 50 countries will compete for 17 UCI World Championship titles across five disciplines. Škoda Auto is showcasing its full range of all-electric models – the Peaq, Epiq, Enyaq and Elroq – along the courses and in the fan zones. The car manufacturer has also designed the ‘hot seat’ for the current downhill leader. The popular Enyaq mobile café will also be on site. Additionally, Škoda Auto is running competitions with attractive prizes for mountain bike fans on its WeLoveCycling.com platform. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 20 August 2026 – Škoda has been named a winner in the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for its vision of a future mobile user experience. The concept explores how Škoda’s digital ecosystem could evolve in the coming years, building on today’s MyŠkoda app to provide new levels of personalisation, contextual relevance and seamless integration throughout the user journey. With this latest accolade, Škoda Auto has now won a total of 21 Red Dot Design Awards across all categories. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav/Mumbai, 18 August 2026 – Škoda Auto has unveiled the updated Slavia. Based on the locally developed MQB-A0-IN platform and produced in India, it ranks among the best-selling saloons in its segment, with nearly 80,000 units sold to date. The update introduces several firsts for the segment, a refined design, new powertrain options and additional comfort features. Highlights include new LED headlamps and redesigned LED taillamps, an eight-speed automatic transmission for the 1.0 TSI engine and a Rear Seat Massage function. Alongside the Kylaq and Kushaq SUVs, the Slavia forms part of Škoda Auto’s localised ‘made in India, for India’ model portfolio. Beyond its domestic market, the Slavia is also exported to growth markets including Vietnam, the Middle East and Africa, underlining the role of India as a second strong pillar for Škoda Auto outside Europe and its importance to the company’s internationalisation strategy. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 17 August 2026 – Summer holidays, weekend trips and outdoor activities often call for extra storage space, charging options and practical everyday solutions. Škoda’s brand-defining Simply Clever features provide a wide range of useful functions across the model range, reflecting the brand’s customer-centric approach. The portfolio continues to expand as electric mobility develops, with new additions including Vehicle-to-Load, Camp Mode and wellbeing functions for the all-new Škoda Peaq. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 10 August 2026 – The fifth Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift concluded yesterday with the finish of Stage 9 in Nice, France. Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering claimed overall victory, while another Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes won the points classification. She received a green crystal trophy created by Škoda Design and presented by Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Chief Development Officer. As the Official Main Partner since the inaugural event in 2022, the car manufacturer supplied a fleet of 75 electrified Superb iV and Enyaq vehicles and sponsored the green jersey. While the new all-electric Peaq served as the ‘Red Car’ for Race Director Marion Rousse, Škoda’s second all-new, all-electric model, the Škoda Epiq, featured prominently in the publicity caravan. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 6 August 2026 – Škoda Auto has launched series production of the all-new Škoda Peaq at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The new model is built on the same production line as the fully electric Elroq and Enyaq and the combustion-engine Octavia. The Peaq has attracted strong interest since its market launch in June; by the end of July, the carmaker had received almost 8,500 orders. In its top specification, the Peaq is equipped with the largest traction battery ever installed in a Škoda vehicle. With a gross capacity of 91 kWh, it offers a range of over 640 kilometres. Škoda Auto also produces the advanced battery systems for the Peaq at its new assembly plant in Mladá Boleslav. This article was read by AI-generated voice.

Mladá Boleslav, 30 July 2026 – Škoda Auto is supporting the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift as the Official Main Partner for the fifth consecutive year. The prestigious race takes place from 1 to 9 August, following a record-breaking 1,175 km route from Lausanne, Switzerland, to Nice, France. A field of 154 riders from 22 teams will compete across nine stages, with a total elevation gain of 18,795 m – also a new record. Škoda Auto is providing the organisers with a fleet of 75 vehicles, mainly comprising Superb iV plug-in hybrid and all-electric Enyaq models. Race Director Marion Rousse will oversee the event from the new all-electric Peaq, which will serve as the ‘Red Car’, while another new model, the all-electric Epiq SUV crossover, will feature prominently in the Tour’s publicity caravan. The brand also sponsors the green jersey, and Škoda Design has created the green trophy awarded to the winner of the points classification. One of the race favourites, Katarzyna ‘Kasia’ Niewiadoma-Phinney, will provide first-hand reports for the Škoda WeLoveCycling platform. This article was read by AI-generated voice.