Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that its new Laufenn S Fit 2 tires have been chosen as original equipment for the new Skoda Octavia in size 205/55 R17 91 V.
The summer tires offer short braking distances, even on wet roads, thanks to a high silica content and convex tread blocks. They als

On March 23, Skoda Auto unveiled the new fully electric Peaq SUV in camouflaged version, inspired by the Vision 7S concept. It will be built on the MEB platform and produced in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic.
The model is available with three powertrain options: 60, 90, and 90x, which generate outputs from 150 kW to

On March 25, Škoda Auto Ukraine announced that it has expanded the engine lineup for the Škoda Karoq SUV with two new diesel options. Customers can now choose between:
2.0 TDI (of 115 hp) with a manual transmission, designed for balanced fuel economy and smooth driving in city and highway conditions.2.0 TDI (of 150 h

According to multiple press releases dated March 26, VW China announced Skoda’s plan for withdrawal from the Chinese market. Local sales activities will last until mid-2026, after which all warranty and post-sales services will remain available to Skoda users.
The reason for Skoda’s withdrawal is the failure to keep

On March 23, Skoda announced that it will update its Elroq and Enyaq electric models, with changes rolling out from mid-2026. Skoda Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60 models will use new LFP batteries, produced at Skoda’s Mlada Boleslav plant, Czech Republic.
The electric models will get a new Android-based infotainment system wi

On February 27, Skoda announced a EUR 205 million investment to expand battery production at its Mladá Boleslav plant, Czech Republic, making it the largest producer of BEV battery systems within the Volkswagen Group.
The facility is the first VW Group site in Europe to produce cell-to-pack battery systems for high-v

On February 27, Skoda announced it will offer a new plug-in hybrid system for the Superb Hatch model in the Sportline and Laurin & Klement versions.
The new setup combines a 1.5 TSI 130 kW gasoline engine with an 85 kW electric motor and 25.7 kWh battery. Together, they generate total output of up to 200 kW and torqu

On February 24, Škoda announced that it is offering its widest range of 4×4 models across many segments, where customers can choose from Škoda Octavia, Škoda Superb, Škoda Karoq, Škoda Kodiaq, and the electric Škoda Elroq and Škoda Enyaq.
Gasoline and diesel 4×4 models use a new electronically controlled multi-plate

On February 23, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited announced that it has started the production of the new Škoda Kushaq at its Chakan plant near Pune, ahead of customer deliveries scheduled to begin in March 2026.​
The Kushaq adds features such as a new 8‑speed torque converter automatic transmission, while

On February 13, 3 Screen Solutions (3SS) partnered with Skoda to improve the in-car entertainment experience. Skoda Play works as a central entertainment hub inside the car, which is powered by 3SS’s 3Ready Automotive platform. It brings together video content from different sources and personalizes it for each user

On February 12, Skoda updated the infotainment systems in its electric Enyaq (with software 4.0 or higher) and Elroq models. New features include AirConsole games, Skoda Play video service with news and learning content, and built-in Spotify. These features are part of the Media Streaming Package, which is free for t

On February 9, Škoda announced that it will reveal its new all-electric Epiq compact city SUV in the first half of 2026. It is an important model in Škoda’s entry-level EV range as it will play a key role in Škoda’s plan to double its electric lineup by 2026.
It is built on the lightweight, energy-efficient MEB+ plat

On February 2, Škoda Auto announced that it has produced over 1,065,000 vehicles globally in 2025, a 15% increase from 2024. The company also produced 329,000 battery systems for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles across the VW Group, more than 1,030,000 transmissions and over 500,000 engines.
Mladá Boleslav plant

On January 21, VW Group announced that it has created a new Board of Management for its Brand Group Core (BGC), which includes VW Passenger Cars, Škoda, SEAT & CUPRA, and VW Commercial Vehicles. The board will now make decisions across all these brands to improve cooperation. The main goal is to simplify processes, r

On January 20, VW Group announced its sales results for Q4 2025 and full-year 2025.
Sales volume in Q4 2025 was down by 4.9% YoY to 2,379,800 units. In 2025, the sales dropped 0.5% to 8,983,900 units, with significant growth in Europe (up 4%) and South America (up 12%) contrasting with expected declines due to challe

On January 15, Skoda Auto Ukraine announced that the private joint-stock company “Eurocar" has officially changed its legal form and name to the limited liability company “LLC Eurocar Manufacturing.”
“LLC Eurocar Manufacturing" is the legal successor of all rights and obligations of Eurocar. The change does not affec

On January 20, Škoda Auto launched the updated Kushaq in India with new design, technology, and features.
The SUV now offers a new eight-speed automatic transmission with the 1.0 TSI engine, which generates the output of 85 kW and 178 Nm of torque. The engine is also available with a six-speed manual. The 1.5 TSI eng

On January 15, VW Group announced its plans to improve road safety across Europe by expanding its use of sensor and image data from customer vehicles to about 40 European countries. The goal is to improve driver assistance and automated driving systems using real-world traffic data. Customers will receive these impro

On January 13, Upstream Security, Israel, announced its strategic partnership with Škoda to strengthen cybersecurity across the automaker’s connected vehicles, digital services, and internal systems. Through the partnership, Škoda brings all cyber threat data, risk insights, and signals into one shared platform. This

On January 13, Skoda confirmed that its upcoming fully electric 7-seater flagship will be named ‘Peaq’ and is set to make its world premiere in summer 2026. The new fully electric model will be positioned at the top of Skoda’s model range.
The new model offers seven seats and is aimed at families and customers lookin