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Mladá Boleslav/Kochi, 20 January 2026 – Škoda Auto India has introduced the updated Kushaq in the key Indian market. Featuring segment-first technologies – including an all-new eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and a Rear Seat Massage function – together with additional features and standard equipment, the model follows Škoda Auto India’s principle of making European engineering more accessible on Indian roads. The updated Kushaq builds on the success of its predecessor, which sold more than 94,900 units and is exported to growth markets such as Vietnam, the Middle East, and Africa. This will further support the brand in establishing India as its second strong pillar outside its European home market.
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Mladá Boleslav, 19 January 2026 – Škoda Auto delivered 1,043,900 vehicles to customers worldwide (+12.7%), recording its strongest sales performance in the past six years. In Europe (EU 27+4), Škoda delivered 836,200 vehicles (+9.9%), for the first time becoming the third best-selling car brand in its core market. A key driver of this performance was the success of Škoda’s BEV and PHEV models: one in four Škoda models (25.7%) were delivered with a plug. Additionally, strong demand for the Elroq and Enyaq lifted Škoda to fourth place among Europe’s electric vehicle manufacturers. Germany remains Škoda’s largest market, with 211,100 deliveries (+12.8%), followed by the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, India and Poland. The Octavia, Kodiaq, Kamiq, Fabia and Karoq were the best-selling models. Momentum also continued with internationalisation; deliveries in India almost doubled to 70,600 vehicles (+96.1%), while production of the Slavia and Kushaq began in Vietnam. 2026 will see two new electric models: the urban crossover Epiq and the seven-seater family SUV Peaq will double Škoda’s all-electric portfolio.
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Mladá Boleslav, 19 January 2026 – Škoda’s first post war model ‘made in Mladá Boleslav’ was the Škoda 1101 in the spring of 1946. Owing to its two door, closed body, it soon became known as the ‘Tudor’. The car stood out for its reliability, fuel efficiency and comfort, and was a success in more than 70 countries. The Škoda Museum is dedicating a special exhibition to this legendary model, running from 20 January to 21 May 2026.
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Mladá Boleslav, 16 January 2026 – Following last year’s 130th-anniversary celebrations, Škoda Auto will mark a series of anniversaries in 2026, recognising key moments and model lines from both its early years and recent history: Škoda Motorsport turns 125, it is 35 years since the Czech carmaker joined the Volkswagen Group, and the modern-era Octavia celebrates its 30th birthday.
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Mladá Boleslav, 13 January 2026 – Škoda Auto today announced the appointment of Michael Kerschensteiner as Chief Procurement Officer Škoda & Region East, effective 1 February 2026. Michael Kerschensteiner succeeds Karsten Schnake, who has taken on a new role as a Member of the Extended Executive Committee of the Volkswagen Group and as Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Brand responsible for Procurement. In his role as Chief Procurement Officer, Michael Kerschensteiner will also assume responsibility for Procurement in the Region East within the Brand Group Core.
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