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Mladá Boleslav, 8 June 2026 – Series production of Škoda’s new all-electric entry model, the Epiq, has begun at the Volkswagen Navarra plant in Pamplona, Spain. As part of the Electric Urban Car Family from the Volkswagen Brand Group Core (BGC), this marks an important step in strengthening synergies within the BGC: all four models from CUPRA, Volkswagen and Škoda will be produced at plants in Spain. After the current-generation Superb, the new Epiq is the second model in Škoda’s present European portfolio to be built outside Škoda Auto’s Czech plants, and the first Škoda model ever to be produced in Spain. This allows Škoda Auto to retain its own production capacity for other high-demand models. As a strategic cornerstone, the Epiq brings electric mobility to the dynamic entry-level segment and gives customers even greater freedom of choice. It is the brand’s first car built on the new MEB+ platform and its first model to fully embody the Modern Solid design language. Alongside the Peaq, the Epiq will play a key role in doubling the brand’s electric portfolio this year.
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Mladá Boleslav, 1 June 2026 – The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship concluded with yesterday’s thrilling gold medal game in Zurich, where Finland claimed the title with a 1:0 overtime win over Switzerland. During the closing ceremony, Maren Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People & Culture, presented the Most Valuable Player award to Switzerland’s defender Roman Josi. Since 2018, the trophy has been created by the Škoda Design team, who has once again incorporated elements of the car manufacturer’s Modern Solid design language. Holger Peters, Škoda Auto Board Member for Finance, IT & Legal Affairs, also took part in the ceremony, presenting the bronze medals to the tournament’s third-placed team Norway. The Czech car manufacturer has been the Official Main Sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for 33 consecutive years, making this the longest-running main sponsorship of any sporting world championship. This year, Škoda staged the world premiere of the all-new, all-electric Epiq compact SUV crossover during the tournament.
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Škoda Auto has revealed exterior sketches of its all-new electric seven-seater Peaq. The new flagship SUV’s visual presence is defined by clearly defined surfaces, precise lines, and distinctive lighting elements. The  world premiere will take place in Monnetier-Mornex, France, at 18:25 on 23 June 2026.
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Mladá Boleslav, 19 May 2026 – Today in Zurich, Škoda Auto celebrated the world premiere of the all-new electric city SUV crossover Škoda Epiq. Around 350 international media representatives from 30 countries experienced the premiere in Umwelt arena in Zurich, Switzerland. The new car was presented on stage by Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer, alongside Board Members Martin Jahn and Johannes Neft.
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Mladá Boleslav, 14 May 2026 – Škoda Auto is supporting this year’s IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship as the Official Main Sponsor for the 33rd time. The tournament takes place in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, from 15 to 31 May. During the championship, the carmaker will provide the organisers with 53 all-electric Elroq and Enyaq models and will also unveil the Epiq, its latest electric model, with the premiere streamed live on Škoda’s YouTube channel. Škoda Design has again created the trophy for the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, which will be presented at the closing ceremony. Throughout the championship, the Czech carmaker, in collaboration with the local importer, will be showcasing its models in and around the arenas and offering various activities and competitions in the Official Fan Zones.
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