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Vacation Starts on The Road:
Discover The Adriatic Highway!
Even in Europe, there are breathtaking coastal roads with
stunning views. One of them is the Adriatic Highway
in Croatia, which attracts enthusiastic drivers to explore
the beauty of the Balkan coastline. From the port city of
Rijeka to Zadar, this road oers postcard-like panoramas,
historical landmarks, and pleasantly smooth asphalt.
The journey will take you not only along the sea coast
but also through the inland, where the scenery alternates
from sea clis to rocky landscapes. Get ready for driving
fun, spectacular views, and unforgettable experiences.
An Icon Reimagined:
Slavia B as a Café Racer
Designers at Škoda Auto drew inspiration from
the brand's rich history and created a modern
version of the legendary Laurin & Klement
Slavia B motorcycle. This contemporary
rendition of the motorcycle, created in the
spirit of the Modern Solid design language,
oers a futuristic take on a classic that invites
a ride. French designer Romain Bucaille,
who works on car exteriors at Škoda Design,
opted for a futuristic interpretation of this
two-wheeled machine. The concept's vision
is fully electric, yet it maintains the typical
shape of the motorcycle frame that originally
encased the combustion engine.
This year, we are celebrating years of Škoda
Auto's existence. On this signicant occasion, we
have prepared a series of articles that map the
fascinating journey of the car manufacturer, focusing
on the construction expansion of the Mladá
Boleslav plant. From humble beginnings in ,
when Václav Laurin and Václav Klement began
manufacturing bicycles, to the modern plant spanning
. km. The pilot episode introduced four key
milestones in construction development that reect
the dynamic growth of the car manufacturer. Join us
on this journey and discover how the plant gradually
transformed into what we know today.
Then and Now: How Škoda's
Production Plant in Mladá
Boleslav Changed
First episode is available on Škoda Space.
Digital Factory Simplies
Car Production
The digital factory at Škoda Auto,
managed by specialists such as Michal
Menšík, Daniela Prskavcová, and
Michal Lackovič, is fundamentally
changing the way car production is
planned. This virtual model of the
actual plant allows for the simulation
and testing of all production processes,
helping to timely identify and eliminate
potential issues. The digital factory
team uses modern technologies such
as D models, simulations, and digital
tools that shorten the time needed
to bring new products to market,
increase production quality, and
optimize resource utilization.
The specialists, who act as a link
between production and IT, also
collaborate with software developers
on testing and implementing new
features. The future of the digital
factory is seen in the harmonization of
systems so that the group can more
eciently share data and collaborate on
common processes.
You can find an interview about the
digital factory on Škoda Career.
Drive along the Adriatic Highway on Škoda
Storyboard.
Car of My Heart: Women's Expert Jury Chose
Škoda Elroq as Car of the Year
An independent expert jury consisting of twelve experienced female journalists, managers, and
personalities decided on the winner of the Auto mého srdce (Car of My Heart) survey. The aim
of the survey is to award attractive cars on the Czech market that appeal most to the female
audience. The winner was the compact SUV Škoda Elroq, which received points due to
its driving comfort, quiet operation, ease of handling, and top-notch technologies. The Cupra
Terramar model came in second with one point less, and third place went to the Volvo XC SUV
with votes.
Icons of 130 Years:
Škoda Superb 3000 OHV
The history of Škoda's agship model, the
Superb, began in , and this car has
become synonymous with comfortable
and fast driving, quality workmanship, and
rich equipment. The rst model, Škoda
Superb, stood out with its backbone frame
chassis, independent suspension of all wheels,
and a straight-six engine, contributing to
an exceptionally smooth ride. This car also
features manually operated external spot lamp
on the driver's side. In , the Superb model
received an innovation in the form of a more
ecient OHV distribution, which increased
the power to hp (. kW). The Superb
OHV from , equipped with modern
V electrical installation, oered various body
variants including sedan and limousine. In the
permanent exhibition at the Škoda Museum,
you can see, for example, the Superb
with a V engine, which is the only surviving
Read the next article in the series about models
that made history.
You can find more information about the survey on Škoda Space.
Read the online version of the Škoda Weekly at www.skodatydenik.cz. Škoda Weekly editorial team: GKU – Internal Communications. E-mail: tydenik@skoda-auto.cz.
Škoda Weekly 16/2025