On November 18, Škoda entered the Saudi Arabian market through a partnership with SAMACO Motors (a member of Al Nahla Group), which has worked with other Volkswagen Group brands for over 15 years.
Škoda plans to focus on young drivers and families in major Saudi cities. The brand has also created a Škoda Middle East

On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars.
Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the perc

Announced on October 21, 2025, Dürr completed a turnkey paint shop for Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) at the new Thanh Cong Viet Hung (TCVH) automotive plant in Quang Ninh, Vietnam.
The project marks Dürr’s first collaboration with TC Group and supports the launch of Skoda vehicle production in Vietnam. Spanning 36.5 he

On October 17, 2025, Skoda Auto India launched the new Octavia RS as a fully built unit (FBU) for INR 5 million. It features a 2.0 TSI turbocharged gasoline engine producing 195 kW and 370 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The car can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches an electronica

On October 15, Euro NCAP released new safety ratings of several vehicles.
The Dongfeng BOX earned three stars in Euro NCAP’s safety tests. In a frontal crash, several spot welds on the car’s body failed, weakening the structure and reducing protection. The car scored 69% for Adult Occupant Protection, with concerns a

On September 24, Škoda Ukraine announced that its official importer Eurocar has started sales of the Škoda Enyaq all-electric SUV.
The Enyaq 85 has a rear-mounted motor of 210 kW power, rear-wheel drive, and supports fast DC charging up to 135 kW. The model comes with an 82 kWh battery and provides up to 582 km range

On September 11, 2025, Skoda Vietnam officially launched the Skoda Slavia, a new B-segment sedan produced at the Thanh Cong Viet Hung plant. The Slavia is offered in Active, Ambition, and Style variants at promotional prices starting from VND 421 million. 
Positioned as a strategic model, the Slavia combines Skoda’s

On September 10, CARIAD and Volkswagen Group Technology developed their first in-house pulse inverter over the last three years, redesigning both hardware and software. The inverter acts as the brain of an electric drivetrain. It is the most complex and expensive part of the E-Drive and key to improving overall perfo

On September 8, VW Group announced that it is expanding its lead in Europe’s EV market with the new Electric Urban Car Family at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes two VW models plus one each from CUPRA and Škoda, starting at around EUR 25,000 plus entry-level model ID. EVERY1, priced at EUR 20,000, with a market launch

On September 8, Škoda revealed the Vision O, its first electrified concept car built fully around customer needs and showcasing the next stage of the Modern Solid design language at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The name “Vision O” reflects the idea of circularity i.e., designing, producing, using, and recycling cars

On September 8, Volkswagen Group and PowerCo unveiled the series version of the new Unified Cell, debuting in the Electric Urban Car Family from Volkswagen, ŠKODA, and CUPRA brands. The production will start this year in Salzgitter (Germany), then expand to Valencia (Spain) and St. Thomas (Canada).
With materials suc

On September 7, Skoda revealed the all-electric Epiq show car at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
It is a 4.1-metre city SUV crossover that features five seats, 475-litre boot space, and provides a range of up to 425 km. The production model will be priced close to the Kamiq B segment SUV, making it Skoda’s most

On September 1, VW Group announced that it will showcase its latest innovations at IAA Mobility in Munich from September 7-12, 2025. With new model debuts, advanced technologies, and smart mobility ideas, VW and its brands are setting the direction for the future of mobility.
Opening (September 7): As the media previ

On August 25, Skoda shared a teaser video of the Vision O design study, giving the first look at its future interior concept. The design is built on the next generation of the Modern Solid design language. Materials are chosen with circular economy principles, reusing waste as valuable resources.
The cabin has a spac

On July 31, Skoda shared early details of its new Vision O concept car, which is set to debut at the IAA Mobility 2025, Munich in September 2025.
The vehicle previews the future of Skoda’s estate models and represents a step forward in its Modern Solid design language, while also celebrating the brand’s 130-year heri

On July 7, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) announced that it has taken over the exclusive import, distribution, and servicing rights for Bentley vehicles in India, effective July 1, 2025. Operations will be managed under a newly formed group entity, Bentley India, which will oversee the brand’s

Announced on June 30, 2025, Skoda has begun sales of the locally assembled Kushaq in Vietnam. Built from CKD kits imported from India, the SUV benefits from synergies with Skoda’s Indian operations.
The Kushaq features a robust MQB chassis with high-strength steel, a 115-PS 1.0L TSI turbo engine (178 Nm torque), 6-sp

On June 25, Škoda Auto started construction of a new advanced paint shop at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, which is set to open in 2029. It will replace the original 1996 facility and join the existing 2019 paint shop.
The new shop will increase the total painting capacity to 2,600 vehicles per day, with 1,600 bod

On June 12, Skoda Auto India outlined a range of key brand, product, network, and customer-centric initiatives aimed at driving momentum in the Indian market. Škoda Auto India’s product offensive strategy includes an ‘SUV for Everyone’ and enhancing its sedan heritage. It is planning to introduce a soon-to-be-launche

On May 29, Škoda UK announced that it is expanding its Enyaq lineup with a new SportLine 85 version, available in both SUV and Coupé styles. It joins the 85x (4WD) model but uses a single motor for better efficiency and longer range, while keeping sporty looks and sharp handling.
The version has an 82 kWh (77 kWh usa