Škoda builds new high-tech paint shop at Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic 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 bodies handled by the new facility. It will support custom ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

large SUV inspired by the Vision 7S concept. Škoda is also expanding internationally, strengthening operations in India, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, sustainability efforts focus on achieving CO2 neutrality in Czech and Indian production sites by 2030, including the transition of the Mladá Boleslav plant to biomass energy, cutting emissions by 290,000 tonnes annually. Skoda also presented a glimpse of its upcoming 7-seat SUV. (Skoda on M...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

Škoda Auto begins production of new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé in Czech Republic On February 27, Škoda Auto began production of the new Enyaq at its Mladá Boleslav plant, Czech Republic, following the success of its predecessor, one of Europe’s top-selling electric vehicles. The new Enyaq adopts the Modern Solid design language, featuring improved aerodynamics, sustainable interior materials, and advanced digital features. The production line ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Valmet to modernize SKO-ENERGO’s heating plant in Mladá Boleslav for biomass transition On January 22, Valmet announced that it will modernize SKO-ENERGO's heating plant in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, by converting two coal-fired CFB boilers to biomass and delivering a new BFB boiler. The project also includes flue gas cleaning systems for the new and upgraded boilers. The modernization supports SKO-ENERGO's decarbonization goals, supplyin...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Škoda Auto announces global production for 2024, expands operations across key markets On January 23, Škoda Auto announced that it has produced over 925,000 vehicles globally in 2024, a 4.2% increase from 2023. The company also produced 280,000 battery systems for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles across the VW Group, over 1 million transmissions and nearly 500,000 engines. Mladá Boleslav plant produced 575,000 vehicles (+3.4%), nearly 80,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

Škoda begins production of all-new Elroq electric SUV at Mladá Boleslav Plant, Czech Republic On January 22, Škoda Auto announced that it has started producing its all-new Elroq electric SUV at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic alongside the Enyaq and Octavia. The plant is the only one in Europe where the ICE Octavia and electric Enyaq are produced together. To increase Elroq production, Octavia production was partially moved ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

hnology or all-wheel drive. The recent update includes a refreshed design, second-generation Matrix-LED headlights, enhanced safety and comfort features, and the integration of ChatGPT into the voice assistant Laura. The production of the Octavia also continues at Škoda’s main facility in Mladá Boleslav, where approximately 7.5 million units have been built since the vehicle's debut in 1996. Based on Škoda press release on August 29, 2024...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/29

Skoda Auto launches new Emissions and Simulation Centres in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic On May 30, Skoda Auto inaugurated its new Emissions Centre and a Simulation Centre in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. The investment of close to EUR 22 million marks a substantial expansion of its in-house development capabilities within its Technical Development department. The Simulation Centre enables the testing of vehicle functionality under extreme ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/30

Skoda launches production of new Octavia at Mlada Boleslav plant in Czech Republic On April 8, Skoda Auto announced the beginning of series production of the upgraded Octavia at its Mlada Boleslav plant, in Czech Republic. The new generation Octavia has six powertrain options, comprised of four petrol and two diesel engines, delivering up to 265 hp, along with mild-hybrid versions. During the second half of the year, Skoda plans to move the produ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/09

Skoda Auto announces completion of new headquarters On March 4, Škoda Auto announced the completion of the Laurin & Klement Kampus (LKK), its new headquarters in Mladá Boleslav. This facility is an interconnected complex that consists of four buildings capable of bringing together up to 2,000 employees from different areas, promoting interdepartmental collaboration. The building has a 222-panel solar power system with a peak power of 100 kW. It...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/05

Škoda achieves milestone of producing 200,000 Enyaq models in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic On February 22, Škoda Auto announced that it has achieved an e-mobility milestone with the production of 200,000 Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé models. The jubilee car is a white Enyaq Coupé Sportline, rolled off the production line from Mladá Boleslav plant on February 16, 2024. The Enyaq series is the first Škoda model based on the Volkswagen Group’s Mo...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/22

Škoda Auto launches production of upgraded Scala and Kamiq in Czech Republic On January 29, Škoda Auto started production of the updated Scala compact car and the Kamiq city SUV at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav.  The new Scala and Kamiq will be available at Škoda partners in the Czech Republic starting in February 2024. The latest enhancements to these product lines include new equipment features and assistant systems, usually exclusive t...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

ed that it had manufactured 888,000 vehicles in 2023, including over 781,000 vehicles at its Czech plants, and 107,000 units at its international facilities. Škoda Auto manufactured approximately 556,000 units of the Fabia, Scala, Octavia, Octavia iV, Kamiq, Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé series in Mladá Boleslav plant. The Kvasiny plant manufactured 225,000 units of the Karoq, Kodiaq, Superb, and Superb iV models in 2023. Škoda manufactured 686,066 u...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/24

previously manufactured at the Kvasiny plant but has been moved to Bratislava to open production capacity at Kvasiny to produce additional units of Octavia, planning to start with it from summer 2024 onwards. Additionally, the move will allow more battery-electric vehicles to be built at the Mladá Boleslav plant. The change in production lines is part of the Beta+ project, aimed at leveraging synergies in the production network and further boost...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/02

ry in the Czech Republic. Skoda Auto is committed to the electric future, with investments of EUR 5.6 billion in e-mobility and EUR 700 million in digitalization by 2027. The company will produce the new electric large family SUV based on the showcar VISION 7S in addition to the Enyaq production in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. Based on Skoda press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/02

Škoda Auto installs 5,400+ solar panels in Mladá Boleslav plant, Czech Republic On October 31, Škoda Auto installed over 5,400 photovoltaic modules on its production and logistics buildings in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic in collaboration with ČEZ Esco, an energy service company and Skoda Auto's energy provider subsidiary firm, ŠKO-ENERGO. This includes three rooftop photovoltaic systems at the main plant and the Škoda Parts Center logis...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/31

hicle sales and production. Škoda Auto operated in Kazakhstan between 2005 and 2021. Four models (Kodiaq, Kamiq, Octavia, and Karoq) will be assembled locally in Kazakhstan starting in early 2024 at a plant operated by Allur Company in Kostanay. These models are produced at the factories in Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny.  The partnership will open 15 dealerships in 2024. In Kazakhstan, where currently only 186 cars are registered per 1,000 resid...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/10

Skoda Auto to halt production at Kvasiny plant, Czech due to parts shortage On September 8, multiple sources reported that Skoda Auto will halt production at its Kvasiny plant, Czech Republic for at least a week starting from September 11, 2023. There's also a possibility of output limitations at its main plant in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic due to a parts shortage.The shortage is due to flooding at a parts supplier for combustion engines in S...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/11

Škoda reveals new Scala compact and Kamiq city SUV models On August 1, Škoda Auto unveiled its new model of Scala compact model and Kamiq city SUV. The vehicle will be produced at the Mladá Boleslav plant in Czech Republic.The models are available in three trim levels i.e. Essence, Selection, and the sporty Monte Carlo version - a total of six interior design variants are available.Being based on the MQB-A0 platform, both models feature three ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/01

SKO-ENERGO renovates Mlada Boleslav plant with 100% biomass usage On July 13, Skoda Auto's energy provider subsidiary, SKO-ENERGO announced the project launch to modernize its plant in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, aiming for 100% biomass usage and carbon neutrality. Construction will begin in 2024, and the upgraded heating plant, costing EUR 141 million, will be operational within 3 years. The project aligns with Skoda's environmental targets ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/13