#ExploreŠkoda Podcast

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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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