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From a 3D Model Straight
to the Driver’s Seat
of the New Octavia
Raphaël Poissonnier from France is the winner
of a D print models competition organized by
Škoda on the Printables.com platform. Among
other prizes, he also earned a spot at the press
presentation of the new Octavia. In May,
Raphaël joined a group of French journalists
for the rst test drives in Vienna. The route took
participants from Vienna Airport to Moravia,
where he was among the rst to experience
the updated version of Škoda’s bestseller,
the Octavia. What caught his attention about
the Octavia? Read more in the article on
the Škoda Storyboard.
Přečtěte si více na
Škoda Storyboard.
India at the Heart of
the Action: Škoda Auto
Volkswagen India Celebrates
Milestones in Engine and
Vehicle Production
Škoda Auto has inaugurated new facilities
for the Emissions Centre and a brand-
new Simulation Centre in Mladá Boleslav.
Following investments of almost
million, the laboratory will bolster the car
manufacturer’s in-house development
capabilities within the Technical
Development department. The state-
of-the-art technologies allow for the
precise and accurate simulation of a wide
range of climatic conditions, enabling
comprehensive tests that mimic real-world
operations. The new Simulation Centre
houses a laboratory unique in the Czech
Republic and the Volkswagen Group and
is among the most modern facilities of its
kind in Europe.
Since its establishment, ŠAVWIPL has played
a pivotal role in the Indian automotive industry.
The company has now surpassed a remarkable
milestone. Since , when the rst vehicle
– a Škoda Fabia – was produced at the Chakan
plant, more than . million vehicles have
rolled o the production line. These include
iconic Volkswagen Group models such as
the VW Vento and Polo, Škoda Fabia and
Rapid, along with contemporary models based
on the MQB-A-IN platform – VW Taigun
and Virtus, Škoda Kushaq, and Slavia.
Škoda Auto Launches
State-of-the-Art
Simulation Centre for
Advanced Vehicle Testing
Invitation to
the Škoda Museum:
Rally Legends –
Commemorative Portraits
June, starting at :
Join us for a unique evening hosted
by experts, featuring a miniseries of
commemorative portraits of former rally
drivers. The evening will include a public
debate and appearances by the stars of
this one-of-a-kind project. Interviews with
the legends of racing, lmed by the makers
of ‘Memory of the Nation’, will premiere
during this special event. Free admission,
Forum L&K hall.
Podcast
#ExploreSkoda:
The New Octavia’s
Enhanced Connectivity
The new Škoda Octavia was unveiled
to journalists in South Moravia.
The experts presented a comprehensive
overview of the new model. This
included its connectivity features,
which have taken a signicant leap
forward. František Budinský, a Škoda
Connect specialist, and Michal Polma,
a product marketing specialist, provided
insights.
The latest #ExploreŠkoda podcast
episode can be viewed on YouTube in
video format or listened to on all common
podcast platforms.
Read more in the article on
the Škoda Storyboard.
Škoda Weekly 22/2024
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.
As part of its ongoing collaboration with
the Association of Local Governments
of the Czech Republic (SMS ČR),
Škoda Auto has provided three Škoda
Enyaq BEVs to representatives of the
organisation. Two of these will serve
the needs of SMS ČR until at least
the end of the year, supporting a wide
range of its activities that benet local
governments, while the other will go to
a community that was successful in last
year’s ‘Municipality ’ competition.
This partnership is part of Škoda
Auto’s long-term strategy to support
smaller communities and to develop
electromobility across the Czech Republic.
Škoda Auto Supports Local
Communities: Škoda Auto
Has Lent Three Enyaq
BEVs to the Association
of Local Governments in
the Czech Republic
More details on the Škoda Storyboard.