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ŠKODA AUTO reacts to high customer demand and will also manufacture their new compact SUV in Mladá Boleslav. The company has invested 16.6 million euros in the production line.

At the turn of the year, ŠKODA AUTO began series production of the new ŠKODA KAROQ at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. Following in the footsteps of Kvasiny, it is the second Czech plant to be used by the brand to manufacture the new compact SUV. ŠKODA is now producing four model ranges in Mladá Boleslav – the FABIA, RAPID and OCTAVIA also roll off the production line there. Up to 320 ŠKODA KAROQs can be made each day at the brand’s main plant.

“The high demand for our SUV models underlines the fact that – with the ŠKODA KAROQ and the ŠKODA KODIAQ – we have launched the right vehicles at the right time,” said ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics Michael Oeljeklaus. “We are proud to have established Mladá Boleslav – beside Kvasiny - as a further production site for the KAROQ in the Czech Republic,” added Oeljeklaus.

The first ŠKODA KAROQ from Mladá Boleslav rolled off the assembly line a few days ago. The plant in Kvasiny had started production of the new compact SUV at the end of July 2017. With the market launch of the KAROQ in October 2017, the long-established Czech brand continues to vigorously press ahead with its SUV campaign, which began with the KODIAQ. In addition to the KAROQ, ŠKODA currently manufactures the FABIA and FABIA COMBI, the RAPID and RAPID SPACEBACK, as well as the OCTAVIA and OCTAVIA COMBI models at its main plant. This means that from now on, four model ranges are being produced in Mladá Boleslav.

In 2017, almost 547,000 ŠKODA vehicles left the factory there. ŠKODA AUTO has invested around 16.6 million euros in the KAROQ production line at its main plant.

The new compact SUV combines the brand-typical emotive and dynamic design with an extraordinary amount of space, new driver assistance systems as well as powerful and highly efficient engines. The individually programmable digital instrument panel is available for the first time in a ŠKODA. The KAROQ’s display can be personalised and connected with the infotainment system. Thanks to an LTE module and Wi-Fi hotspot, every passenger in the ŠKODA KAROQ can be ‘always online’.

As part of ŠKODA’s 2025 Strategy, the brand will be consistently pressing ahead with the expansion of its model range over the coming years. The primary focus will be on expanding their SUV portfolio. The start of series production for the ŠKODA KAROQ at a second site marks the brand’s next milestone. ŠKODA KAROQ is the only model which is produced in two Czech plants of the company.

Article source: www.skoda-auto.com

ŠKODA UK has ended 2017 on a high, with 79,758 vehicles new car registrations. In the face of a declining overall UK market (down 5.65 per cent to 2.54 million cars), ŠKODA has grown its share of new car registrations by 0.16 per cent to a record 3.14 per cent overall.

Milton Keynes, 5 January 2018: Every model in the ŠKODA range played its part in the success. The Octavia was the most popular model, with 20,493 cars finding new homes (9,435 hatches; 11,058 estate).

Next up was the Fabia with 19,275 cars registered, 14,757 of them hatches and 4,518 estates – the latter taking over 28% of the segment share.

In its final year on sale, the brand’s much-loved Yeti was the third-most popular ŠKODA model with 11,538 cars registered.

The brand’s flagship Superb registered its best ever performance in the UK with 10,810 registrations, up 6.3 per cent on 2016 (6,165 estates and 4,645 hatchbacks).

The Kodiaq, which went on sale in April, made its mark with 6,664 registrations in 2017..

Commenting on the record performance, Duncan Movassaghi, Director of ŠKODA UK, said: “These figures demonstrate yet again the phenomenal momentum ŠKODA is enjoying in the UK. Interest in ŠKODA cars is at a record-high. Customers have long recognised ŠKODA as a brand that delivers great quality at outstanding value for money. Now, with strong design featured on our new models, we are attracting more new customers that ever before.

We’ve implemented some standout initiatives this year, including ŠKODA Live tour and our Real Life Test Drive scheme, which have returned impressive results. With the imminent launch of the all-new Karoq, 2018 is set to be another busy year.”

Article source: www.skoda.co.uk

1.4 TSI petrol engine with 92 kW/125 hp output and seven speed DSG gearbox. Special design elements and optional green 17” alloy wheels typical for ŠKODA Motorsport.

ŠKODA celebrates the most successful year in its motorsport history with a limited edition of ŠKODA FABIA. Sportier ŠKODA FABIA is coming to 21 markets in February 2018. The limited edition of ŠKODA FABIA is the reference to the ŠKODA FABIA R5 successful season including winning the world champion chip of the rally category WRC2. Equipped with a 1.4 TSI engine delivering 92 kW/125 hp, a seven speed DSG gearbox and a sports suspension, the ŠKODA FABIA limited edition is the fastest version in the current model’s product range. As a reference to the ŠKODA Motorsport developed FABIA R5, the limited edition of the ŠKODA FABIA road car has 17-inch SAVIO alloy wheels and special design features.

Motorsport is a genuine part of ŠKODA’s DNA. For customers, who want to experience a sportier performance on the street, ŠKODA as a triple winner in the WRC 2 category of the 2017 FIA World Rally Championship presents the fastest version of current-generation FABIA. Equipped with a sportier 1.4 TSI petrol engine with power output of 92 kW/125 hp, special and limited model allows the highest top speed of 203 kilometres per hour and coupled to a DSG gearbox also the best acceleration from the 0 to 100 kilometres in 8.8 seconds.

For the sportier driving experience, ŠKODA FABIA is equipped with sports suspension with lower ground clearance and adapted firmer shock absorbers. Combination of the sporty steering wheel, new exclusive sports seats and redeveloped rear section of exhaust system further underlines the dynamic character, guaranteeing a fascinating driving performance.

The design is based on the MONTE CARLO version of the current ŠKODA FABIA with Candy white colour with black roof. The limited edition of ŠKODA FABIA also offers new design features like 17-inch SAVIO alloy wheels in three colour variants (bright green, white and black) and “WRC 2 2017 champion” label as a reference to the successful ŠKODA Motorsport cars.

Besides motorsport design elements new special edition also offers extended standard equipment including features like heated front seats, rear view camera, navigation system “Amundsen”, Climatronic automatic climate control, Keyless-Go, rear parking sensors, electric windows front and rear, Adaptive Cruise Control as well as Light and Rain Assist. A limited number of 1,300 cars will be available in Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Island, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Estonia and Latvia from February 2018 onwards.

Article source: www.skoda-auto.com

ŠKODA has extensively revised their free smartphone app. Entire world of ŠKODA available anytime, anywhere: offer includes the latest press information and motorsport news.

The practical smartphone app ŠKODA Media Services now features a new design and enhanced functionality. Among other things, users benefit from the clear menu navigation and improved user-friendliness. The virtual offer includes not only current information on the models and the brand’s motorsport engagement but also exciting stories from the world of ŠKODA. The ŠKODA Media Services app is now available to download free for iOS and Android.

Even more attractive and clearer than ever: The completely redesigned ŠKODA Media Services app offers real added value, benefitting from a revised structure and quicker, more intuitive navigation. Users can access the latest press releases and stay up-to-date with current motorsport news. Exclusive stories from the ŠKODA Storyboard online platform not only provide reading enjoyment, but also offer added value in terms of content.

ŠKODA has incorporated additional, useful functions into the completely redesigned ŠKODA Media Services app. Users can opt for push messages whenever new content is published and can use the ‘read later’ option to add articles to their reading list.

The extensively revised ŠKODA Media Services app offers journalists, in particular, a useful tool to simplify their research. Press representatives can receive information from the world of ŠKODA in a clear format anytime, anywhere – from the brand series to corporate news. Furthermore all current and future fans of the brand will appreciate the modern added value of the new ŠKODA Media Service app.

The application can be downloaded from the official stores for Android or iOS.

Article source: www.skoda-auto.com

ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab and Champion Motors meet in Prague to sign documents establishing a joint venture in Tel Aviv. Venture aimed at collaborating with high-tech start-ups and universities.

ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab and Israeli ŠKODA importer Champion Motors establish a joint venture in Tel Aviv, which will commence operations in January 2018. ŠKODA CEO Bernhard Maier, Champion Motors CEO Dan Orenstein, and Erez Vigodman and Dr. Ing. Yoram Turbowicz, Board Members of the Israeli joint venture partner, signed the documents for the foundation of the joint venture yesterday at the Rudolfinum in Prague's Old Town.

ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab will soon be represented in Tel Aviv thanks to the new joint venture. The city is considered one of the most dynamic IT start-up locations in the world. Two full-time local employees will be assigned the task of making connections with the main Israeli start-ups and concluding partnership agreements.

"Israel is a high profile source of digital innovation. Being present there and gaining direct access to innovative projects, high-tech start-ups and IT talent is very important to ŠKODA,” emphasizes ŠKODA AUTO CEO Bernhard Maier. "We firmly believe that we can use the local creative ecosystem and digital development expertise optimally for us. ŠKODA is currently focusing on areas including cyber security and big data."

"We are proud to strengthen our collaboration with ŠKODA AUTO and take it to the next level with the establishment of a Joint Venture in Israel," said Professor Itzhak Swary, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Champion Motors. "I am sure that our joint venture and the active presence of ŠKODA AUTO in the Israeli ecosystem will open new business opportunities for all sides – the Czech car manufacturer, Champion Motors and the local industry."

The aim of the partnership is to open continual exchanges with regional players on the IT scene as well as companies and universities. The focus is on collaborating with start-ups at a certain level of maturity. This will involve identifying innovative projects early on, and developing them into interesting business models for ŠKODA.

ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab is working on this closely with Champion Motors. The importer of ŠKODA vehicles and models from other Group brands, which has been operating successfully for many years, has expertise and experience in promoting emerging high-tech in partnership alongside its parent company, the Allied Group. Champion Motors and the Allied Group have excellent connections on the IT start-up scene as well as with local venture capital funds. The company itself has been investing in innovative start-ups for several years; these are now to be networked with ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab.

Holdings of the Allied Group are aimed at, for example, developers of digital security solutions and optical sensor technologies. Among other things, the Israeli importer and the traditional Czech brand are planning a joint innovation platform that promotes start-ups in the automotive and smart mobility sectors. The project receives support from the Israeli-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Israel is currently home to more than 6,000 start-ups, around 300 R&D facilities of multinational organisations and hundreds of high-tech companies. The booming high-tech industry is supported by an investment-friendly financial sector as well as dedicated incubators and accelerators.

The automotive sector is a key driver and user of this dynamic development. More than 500 start-ups and research groups in Israel are currently involved in automotive projects – six times more than in 2013.

ŠKODA models first appeared in Israel in the early 1990s and are now frequently seen on Israeli roads. Between January and November 2017, ŠKODA AUTO delivered more than 23,000 vehicles in Israel.

As part of its Strategy 2025, ŠKODA has defined digitization and the creation of digital mobility services as the cornerstones of future corporate development. ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab in Prague plays a key role here, which, among other things, aims to strengthen the innovative power and digital development expertise of the Czech carmaker. ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab aligns the entire company with the possibilities and requirements of digitization. Established as a responsive IT start-up, this ideas workshop explores and develops new business models, solutions and products. One of ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab’s core tasks is to collaborate with external innovators.

Article source: www.skoda-auto.com

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