#ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Auto strengthens commitment to diversity as main partner of Prague Pride 2025
Mladá Boleslav, August 5, 2025 – Škoda Auto took part in the 15th Prague Pride Festival (28 July–4 August) for the fourth consecutive year and, for the first time, served as the event’s main partner. More than 100 employees – along with members of the Škoda Proud employee group – joined workshops and the main parade. Colleagues from partner organisations 42 Prague, Digiteq Automotive and Škoda Auto University also marched alongside the Škoda team. Festival-goers were able to view the Elroq Respectline, a one-of-a-kind show car celebrating mutual respect, diversity and inclusion. Displayed all week on a floating pontoon on the River Vltava in the heart of Prague, the vehicle also formed part of the closing parade through the city. Škoda’s holistic sustainability strategy incorporates employee care, diversity and inclusion, and is underpinned by a commitment to open, fair working conditions. In June this dedication earned the company the Pride Business Forum’s Award in Bronze category for LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer.This article was read by AI-generated voice.
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#ExploreŠkoda News: Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Finale: New Škoda Design trophy commemorates brand’s 130th anniversary
Mladá Boleslav, 4 August 2025 – This year, Škoda Auto again served as the official main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the largest women’s cycling event. In addition to the year-round vehicle fleet provided to the organiser A.S.O., the Czech carmaker supplied a fleet of 32 electrified Enyaq and Superb iV vehicles. Also, Škoda Design created the green crystal trophy for the winner of the points classification, Lorena Wiebes. Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development, participated in the official awards ceremony. The 2025 staging saw 154 riders in 22 teams compete over nine stages and 1,165 kilometres – the longest route in the event’s history. Last year, Škoda Auto extended its partnership with the organiser A.S.O. until 2028 as part of a deal that covers numerous major men’s and women’s races each year.This article was read by AI-generated voice.
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#ExploreŠkoda News: Škoda Vision O: First concept car silhouettes give a glimpse of the brand’s future in the estate segment
Mladá Boleslav, 31 July 2025 – Škoda reveals first details of the Vision O concept car due to premiere in Munich in early September. The study will give an outlook on the brand’s future in the estate segment and is marking an evolution of the Modern Solid design language. At the same time, the Vision O is reflecting Škoda’s 130-year tradition and underlines the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation.This article was read by AI-generated voice.
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#ExploreŠkoda News: Winner of the 112th Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar, receives crystal trophy by Škoda Design
Mladá Boleslav, 28 July 2025 – The 112th staging of the Tour de France concluded yesterday on the Champs-Élysées, with Škoda Auto serving as the event’s main partner since 2004. Once again, Škoda Design created the trophies for the overall winner, Tadej Pogačar, the points and mountain classification winners, and the best young rider. Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer presented the green crystal trophy to the points classification winner, Italian Jonathan Milan. The Czech carmaker not only sponsored his green jersey but also provided almost 220 electrified vehicles to the organisers. The fleet included the ‘Red Cars’ – a Škoda Enyaq and a Superb iV – for Race Director Christian Prudhomme. Last year, Škoda Auto extended its partnership with the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift through to 2028.This article was read by AI-generated voice.
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#ExploreŠkoda News: H1 2025: Škoda Auto posts solid financial results and becomes Europe’s third best-selling car brand
Mladá Boleslav, 28 July 2025 – In the first half of 2025, Škoda Auto delivered 509,400 vehicles to customers worldwide, representing year-on-year growth of 13.6%. The strong sales are also reflected in the company’s financial results: revenue rose to €15.070 bn (+10.4%), operating profit reached €1.285 bn (+11.8%) and net cash flow stood at €1.443 bn (+2.5%). The return on sales remained robust at 8.5% (8.4%). Škoda also reached a historic milestone by becoming the third best-selling car brand in Europe (EU-27 plus the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland). The Czech manufacturer aims to secure a permanent place among the top three brands in Europe by the end of the decade. On the European market, Škoda delivered 409,100 vehicles to customers (+10.5%), significantly outperforming the overall market. Strong demand for electric and plug-in-hybrid models played a key role in this success. In Europe, Škoda supplied customers with 72,000 electric vehicles and 21,400 plug-in hybrids, together accounting for 22.8% of deliveries. Škoda Auto also significantly strengthened its presence in Asia, delivering 33,300 vehicles to customers in India. This achievement set a new record for the brand in its 25th year on the subcontinent, marking year-on-year growth of 107.7%. In Vietnam, sales began of the first locally produced Škoda model – the Kushaq SUV.This article was read by AI-generated voice.
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