Best Škoda Podcasts (2024)

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto celebrates family and diversity at this year’s Prague Pride Festival 0:51

3h ago0:51

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Mladá Boleslav, 13 August 2024 – Škoda Auto served as the official partner to the Prague Pride Festival for the third consecutive year. Through this partnership, the Czech carmaker emphasises its commitment to respect, acceptance, equity, diversity and mutual understanding. As in previous years, Škoda employees also took part in the Pride Parade – …

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SEASON 3: Episode 5 - Eoin Larkin, Hannah Scott, Bill Lahart and More... 47:03

4d ago47:03

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Check out the latest episode of the Laharts Skoda James Stephens Podcast with Liam Kelly O'Rourke. On this edition; - James Selector Eoin Larkin - Match reports from recent senior and minor club games - Minor Manager Joe Murray - Club and inter-county camogie players Aoife Cantwell and Hannah Scott - Clubman Bill Lahart on the Lahart Skoda's sponso…

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19.2 🚵🏻‍♀️ SheTitan: A Woman’s Place Is On The Startline.. Of The Skoda Titan Desert Race Morocco 🇲🇦 42:16

15d ago42:16

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Hello everyone, Dawn here Today’s episode is all about the Titan World Series and more specifically, their plans to get more women on the starline, and over the finish line of the original Titan Series Race, The Skoda Titan Desert Race in Morocco. Mariona Faixat Codinach tells me all about the SheTitan program, what it aims to achieve and why it's …

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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Škoda Auto: Official main partner of Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for third consecutive year 0:50

5d ago0:50

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Mladá Boleslav, 8 August 2024 – Škoda Auto is the official main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for the third consecutive year. From 12 to 18 August, 154 riders in 22 teams will embark on a 950 km route across eight stages through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Škoda Auto is providing the organisers with 70 electric and plug-i…

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Jamie Orr: My Dad's Company Car was a Lotus Elise! Minis, Metros, Grandparents Scirocco Storm S4E8 48:00

7d ago48:00

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Jamie Orr joins us for a chat about all things automotive from his younger years. Growing up in Scotland there were Minis, Metros and Ford Sierras. Later on, he moved down south and was taught to drive at the legendary TRL (home of GTI International). His Dad used to restore motorbikes in a high rise flat, had a manual lathe from a submarine, and b…

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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Exploring One of the Most Advanced Paint Shops in Europe 20:53

8d ago20:53

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Painting car bodies is a highly sophisticated process that is continuously evolving. One of the most advanced paint shops in Europe is situated in Mladá Boleslav. What sets it apart? How does the painting process unfold? Which stage is the most challenging? Pavel Saska, Paint Shops Process Planning Coordinator at Škoda Auto, provides the answers.…

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#ExploreŠkoda Podcast: Škoda Auto records strong financial and sales figures in first half of 2024 1:54

11d ago1:54

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Mladá Boleslav, 2 August 2024 – Škoda Auto achieved solid sales and financial results in the first six months of 2024, proving its resilience and flexibility amid a challenging market environment. The key financial figures underscore the brand’s strong position: sales revenue of €13.652 billion remains comparable to H1 2023 (-0.7%); operating profi…

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Bonus Episode: We will be appearing at the NEC Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show in November! 11:10

14d ago11:10

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Yep! You read that right, we will be appearing in the all new Podcast Lounge on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November at the NEC Classic Motor Show. (Yes, this should have been a full episode this week, but this news needed to be shared!) We were over the moon to be asked to take part and we have been named alongside Auto Alex and Driven as podcast…

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19.1 🇲🇦🇸🇦 The Titan Desert Series... the Dakar of MTB Races 46:00

15d ago46:00

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Today’s episode is all about the Neom Titan Desert Race Saudi Arabia, which is my next mountain bike race. The race takes place 18-22 November in Neom, KSA. In today’s episode, I chat with Manuel Tajada Vitales, the manager of the Titan World Series to chat the origins of the race, this year’s edition, the camp and some of his favorite memories of …

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#ExploreŠkoda Podcast: Elroq is a agile electric vehicle for the everyday explorers 11:46

19d ago11:46

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Škoda Auto's portfolio has expanded with the all-electric model Elroq. This attractive new compact SUV stands out with its new design language Modern Solid, spaciousness, and agility. Elroq is ideal for both city driving and beyond. We discussed its design, advanced technologies and assistance systems with Elroq Project Manager Radek Špic.…

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18. 🇿🇦⛺ Luxury Tents AKA A Sani 2 C Race Report with Dawn & Annie 50:10

20d ago50:10

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Hi All In April, I finished Sani2C, a three day, point to point stage mountain bike race in KZN, South Africa. The race was 272 km with 4000m of elevation gain on some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the world with various terrains including single track through farmlands, nature reserves, sugar cane fields, forests, down the infamous…

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#ExploreSkoda News: The final stage of this year's Tour de France featured a camouflaged Škoda Elroq; the winner is Tadej Pogačar 0:51

22d ago0:51

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Mladá Boleslav/Nice, 22 July 2024 - A camouflaged Škoda Elroq, the brand’s latest all-electric model to be unveiled this autumn, joined the final-stage time trial of this year's 111th edition of the Tour de France to accompany the riders. The overall winner, Tadej Pogačar, received the popular crystal glass trophy created by Škoda Design, and Škoda…

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Max Newman: Dad chasing a Porsche at Isle of Man TT, Ginetta, Sylva Leader, Austin 7, Audi S2, Golf GTI, Citroen Dyane S4E7 49:46

28d ago49:46

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We are joined this week by Max Newman, a die hard car enthusiast and one third of the 9Werks Podcast team. Max tells us about Citroen Dyanes, White Mk1 Golf L which his Mum got a speeding ticket in, Mk2 Golf GTI's driving to get the Michael Jackson Bad album, Phil Collins No Jacket Required and Philip Bailey Chinese Wall on casette. There's plenty …

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Mango: Dead Serious - Trailer 1:50

1M ago1:50

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Mango: Dead Serious is an action-packed feature-length audio drama from Hard 90 Productions. Stay tuned for "Mango 2" now in development! Storyline: After saving virologist Dr. Charlotte Fox from a vicious attack deep in the mountains outside Los Angeles, Johnny Mango learns a virus has swept the globe causing a worldwide zombie outbreak. In order …

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#ExploreSkoda News: All-new models Škoda Kodiaq and Superb achieve five-star Euro NCAP rating 0:40

1M ago0:40

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Mladá Boleslav, 10 July 2024 – Top ratings for the all-new models Škoda Kodiaq and Superb: Both models have achieved the maximum five stars in the independent Euro NCAP crash safety reference test. The Škoda Kodiaq achieved 84% of the total maximum points, while the Škoda Superb achieved 87% of the total maximum points. This result continues the st…

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda delivers its 100th Fabia RS Rally2 0:25

1M ago0:25

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Mladá Boleslav, 10 July 2024 – Škoda Motorsport has now sold 100 vehicles of its latest rally model, the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. The 100th vehicle was handed over to Romanian driver Andrei Gîrtofan, the front runner of the Romanian championship, during a small ceremony held at the team’s head office in Mladá Boleslav. This article was read by AI-gen…

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17. 🇿🇦 Sani 2 C's Farmer Glen Haw on 20 Years of Adventure & Impact 1:17:15

1M ago1:17:15

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Hi all, In April, I finished Sani2C, a three day, point to point stage mountain bike race in KZN, South Africa. The race was 272 km with 4000m of elevation gain on some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the world with various terrains including single track through farmlands, nature reserves, sugar cane fields, forests, down the infamou…

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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: When driving fun meets comfort: Rally ace Oliver Solberg tests the Škoda Octavia RS 0:28

1M ago0:28

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Mladá Boleslav, 4 June 2024 – Motorsport has been part of Škoda’s DNA for more than 120 years. This heritage is traditionally reflected in the Škoda RS range. And the new Škoda Octavia RS is no exception, as Oliver Solberg confirms. The young rally driver from Sweden took the sportiest Octavia model for an extensive test drive. This article was rea…

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16. Lost: My cycling mojo - a dispatch from Alpe D'Huez 🏔🇫🇷 17:33

1M ago17:33

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Today’s episode is a little Bonus update from me on what’s been happening in my world and what’s coming up. Maybe you can relate, maybe you can’t, but I hope some people will find it helpful. And my next race - as noted - is: 🇸🇦 The NEOM Titan Desert Race KSA 🚲 380 KM ⛰️ 2800m 🗓️ Nov 17-23 - 5 days of racing including the Prologue 📍 NEOM, Saudi Ara…

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Danny James: 4 in the back of a Capri, Collecting new cars at midnight, My Dad's Land Rovers. S4E6 54:06

1M ago54:06

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The first time we have done a full in person podcast, and it wasn't without its troubles... However, Danny James was a great guest, very accommodating in his workshop at home, and across two takes we managed to get all the audio and most of the video. Yep! There's an actual video of this conversation.. Check it out here. https://youtu.be/zMJByStJ_O…

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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Škoda Enyaq joins Škoda Museum collection after travelling 33,000+ km across Africa 0:42

2M ago0:42

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Mladá Boleslav, 28 June 2024 – The bright yellow, all-electric Škoda Enyaq, which covered more than 33,000 kilometres on a challenging expedition across Africa, has become part of the Škoda Museum’s collection. By embarking on their adventurous journey, Dutch explorers Renske Cox and Maarten van Pel hoped to inspire a shift towards more sustainable…

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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Andreas Dick analyzes trends in Škoda car manufacturing 25:28

2M ago25:28

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What are the key pillars for digital transformation at Škoda Auto? What role does AI play in car manufacturing? Or what trends are emerging in electric vehicle production? We also discussed sustainable manufacturing and future outlooks. We talked about all this with Mr. Andreas Dick, Member of the Board for Production and Logistics at Škoda Auto.…

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto: 21 years of continuous support as the main partner of the Tour de France 1:17

2M ago1:17

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Mladá Boleslav, 27 June 2024 – Škoda Auto marks its 21st consecutive year as the official main partner of the Tour de France. The 111th iteration of the world’s most famous cycling race begins on 29 June with the Grand Départ in Florence, Italy. For the first time, the event will not finish in Paris this year, due to the Olympic Games starting in t…

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda’s voice assistant Laura now enhanced with ChatGPT capabilities 0:45

2M ago0:45

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Mladá Boleslav, 26 June 2024 – The functionality of Škoda’s voice assistant Laura has been significantly expanded thanks to the integration of Chat Pro from technology partner Cerence Inc.. Alongside previously available sources of information, the Chat Pro function is now directly connected to the advanced AI tool ChatGPT to answer questions beyon…

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#ExploreŠkoda Podcast: Unique Headlight Design Draws from Tradition of Czech Glass 17:55

2M ago17:55

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How long does it take to develop lights for one model? What is the most technologically challenging aspect of the whole process? How are Scala and Kamiq different from other models? What does the headlight testing process look like? Or what are the trends? All of this is answered by Front Lighting Development Engineer at Škoda Auto Vilém Holeček.…

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Matt Godfrey 'Drawn by Matt: Ford Escort that starts itself, A-Ha on cassette and we plan a classic car show! S4E5 46:36

2M ago46:36

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We're joined by Matt Godfrey, an artist who works under the 'Drawn by Matt' alias. We chat about old Fords, Metros, the embarrassment of his childhood friends seeing the cars his parents had, as he lived next to the school! We discuss the NEC Classic Car show, Goodwood Revival, and inadvertently start planning our own 'fancy dress' classic car even…

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SEASON 3: Episode 4 - Village Retro, Manogue & Moore, Brian Cody and More... 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Check out the latest episode of the James Stephens Podcast with Liam Kelly O'Rourke; - RTE visit 'the Village' (2008). - Richie Manogue and Michael Moore at the opening of the new clubrooms. - Club manager Brian Cody on players setting high standards. - How the Pairc Sheamuis Stíopháin site travelled a tricky road to get to this point.…

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto appoints Chan Park as new Head of Interior Design 0:44

2M ago0:44

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Mladá Boleslav, 11 June 2024 – Effective from 3 June 2024, Chan Park has assumed the role of Head of Interior Design at Škoda Auto. The alumnus of the Royal College of Art joins the Czech carmaker with a wealth of experience from several major automotive brands. In the future, the interior of Škoda’s production and concept vehicles will bear his si…

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Paul Harding: Choosing company cars with Dad, Trick or Treat Barn Finds, Vauxhall SRI, S4E4 57:27

2M ago57:27

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We're joined by Paul Harding from Super Duper Garage for this episode. Paul's a car collector / car hoarder and has appeared on Jonny Smith's Late Brake Show Car Cave - check out the episode here - Secret barn collection of Porsches, M3s and JDM cars - Car Caves - YouTube Our talk starts with a yellow Vauxhall Chevette, but takes a few side turns a…

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#ExploreSkoda News: European Diversity Month: Škoda Auto focuses on fostering mutual respect across genders and generations 1:00

2M ago1:00

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Mladá Boleslav, 3 June 2024 – Škoda Auto has taken part in European Diversity Month for the fourth consecutive year. This initiative, promoted by the European Commission each May, underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in both the workplace and society generally, especially in light of evolving work environments and the need to prote…

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15. 🇷🇼 Komera 💛 Rwandan cyclist Violette Neza’s mission to share the joy of cycling 33:04

2M ago33:04

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Happy World Bicycle Day! Earlier this year, I spent a week chasing - and sharing the stories of the cyclists competing in the Race Around Rwanda, a 1000km self-supported bikepacking race with 18,000m of elevation and 40% offroad. I detailed the stories from the road of beautiful and brutal race this year in episodes 6 through 10 as well as episode …

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14. 🇷🇼 The Race Around Rwanda’s Lanterne Rouge(s) - #55 Bartmus & Bartmus 27:46

3M ago27:46

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If you’ve been following The Just BIkes Podcast for a while, you’d know that earlier this year, I spent a week chasing the cyclists competing in the Race Around Rwanda, a 1000km self-supported bikepacking race that took place in February. With about 18,000m of climbing and 40% offroad with some VERY wild weather patterns, this race is tough. It’s o…

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto launches state-of-the-art Simulation Centre for advanced vehicle testing 0:44

3M ago0:44

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Mladá Boleslav, 30 May 2024 – Škoda Auto has inaugurated new facilities for the Emissions Centre and a brand-new Simulation Centre in Mladá Boleslav. Following investments of almost €22 million, the laboratory will bolster the car manufacturer’s in-house development capabilities within the Technical Development department. The state-of-the-art tech…

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SEASON 3: Episode 3 - Hennessy & Manogue, Billy Walton Tournament and Butler Business Exploits 39:33

3M ago39:33

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Listen to the latest episode of the James Stephens Podcast with LKOR. On this episode; - Joe Hennessy and Noah Manogue talk handball. - Nuala Walton speaks to us after the Billy Walton Memorial Tournament. - Clubman Ethan Butler talks business and life with NAMO with local auctioneer, Fran Grincell.

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Bonus Episode: When is a car spot not suitable for social media? Car Spotting Etiquette 14:51

3M ago14:51

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Join us for a quick chat about Car Spotting Etiquette. With the response to our Car Spotting Tennis is shows no signs of slowing up, so we'll continue for now - but there are some rules we have put in place. The cars need to be in a public place, either a car park or on the road. If the car is parked on a drive, or behind a block of flats, then it …

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#ExploreSkoda News: IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2024: MVP Trophy made by Škoda Design presented to Kevin Fiala 0:45

3M ago0:45

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Mladá Boleslav, 27 May 2024 – The Czech Republic has won the home IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, which took place from 10 to 26 May. In a closely contested final, the Czechs won 2:0 against Switzerland in the capital of Prague yesterday and became only the fifth nation ever to win the tournament on their home ice. The final was attended by 17,…

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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Connectivity fans will find their match in The new Octavia 13:15

3M ago13:15

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The dynamic presentation of The new Škoda Octavia took us to Southern Moravia. We thoroughly discussed the brand's bestseller from A to Z, with a particular emphasis on connectivity, which has noticeably advanced. Insights were provided by František Budinský, Škoda Connect Specialist, and Michal Polma, Product Marketing Specialist - Škoda Octavia.…

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#ExploreSkoda News: International Day for Biological Diversity: Škoda Auto supports environmental protection and sustainability measures worldwide 0:45

3M ago0:45

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Mladá Boleslav, 22 May 2024 – To mark the International Day for Biological Diversity, Škoda Auto is presenting its measures and projects aimed at promoting biodiversity around the world as part of its GreenFuture strategy. The carmaker’s goal is to minimise the environmental footprint of its business activities along the entire value chain. Moreove…

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda releases the first silhouette of the all-new battery-electric Elroq 0:38

3M ago0:38

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Mladá Boleslav, 22 May 2024 – Škoda Auto has released the first official silhouette images of the all-new Elroq. The fully electric compact SUV is Škoda’s first production model to adopt the Modern Solid design language. The minimalist exterior combines robustness, functionality and authenticity, while conveying a sense of safety and strength. The …

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Jay McToldridge: My Dad's Skodas, My Great Aunt's Fiesta Super Sport and Champagne Silver Golfs. S4E3 32:43

3M ago32:43

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We're joined by Jay from Players Classic, Players Shows, Flat 6 Show, Hoonigan and star of many PVW magazine features for this fantastic episode. Come with us, back in time to when Skoda's were seriously uncool - His Dad had many of them! Fortunately in Jay's words, he knew how to take care of himself, otherwise it would have been a very unpleasant…

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13. Saudi's First Pro-Cyclist Moroj Adil 🇸🇦 on Going from Learning to Ride 🚲 to Pro in Two Years 1:04:11

3M ago1:04:11

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Moroj Adil is Saudi Arabia’s first pro cyclist and you’d be forgiven for not knowing her name yet as she only started cycling two years ago. Yes, that is right, from not knowing how to ride a bike, to being on the Liv Alula Jayco Continental team, her story is one that needs to be heard and what’s most exciting is that it's just getting started. In…

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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: The all-new Superb Combi is even more spacious 17:20

3M ago17:20

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The flagship of Škoda's car portfolio with combustion engines is arriving with a new generation. Featuring the latest Matrix LED headlights and a new generation of adaptive DCC+ chassis and the latest generation of plug-in hybrid drive. We discussed all of this with product expert Superb, Jana Eliášová, and product manager Superb, Jiří Kučera.…

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto is the official main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for 31st time 0:53

3M ago0:53

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Mladá Boleslav, 7 May 2024 – Škoda Auto is the official main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for the 31st time. The car manufacturer will also serve as the official mobility provider for the event, taking place in the Czech Republic from 10 to 26 May, and will supply a fleet of 45 vehicles. This will include the new generations of…

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Dave Carey: Brock Director, Personal plates, Robbing a service station to pay for racing and more! S4E2 40:27

3M ago40:27

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This week we're joined by Dave Carey from Adelaide in Australia! Yep! The good work we have been doing has trickled down under, and we're gathering some momentum, which attracted motoring journalist and petrol head Dave to get in touch with us. Dave's father passed away when he was just over 5 years old, but he still has some strong memories of his…

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#ExploreSkoda News: First sketches of Škoda Enyaq RS Race: Concept study combines motorsport DNA and sustainability 0:42

4M ago0:42

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Mladá Boleslav, 2 May 2024 – With the new Enyaq RS Race concept study, Škoda Auto is exploring new sustainability possibilities in motorsports while further enhancing the brand’s emotional appeal. Raising Škoda’s motorsport DNA to the next level, the Enyaq RS Race features an aggressive design highlighted by a massive rear wing. This concept offers…

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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto delivers solid performance in first quarter, strengthens position in European market 1:39

4M ago1:39

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Mladá Boleslav, 2 May 2024 – Škoda Auto has begun 2024 with solid financial and sales results. Demand for the Czech car manufacturer’s models remains high: in the first three months of the year, Škoda Auto delivered 220,500 vehicles worldwide (+5.2%), while the order books continue to show promise. The return on sales (RoS) remains robust at 8.1%. …

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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Kodiaq excels not only with efficient engines 11:05

4M ago11:05

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The all-new Škoda Kodiaq presents a more captivating design, comfortable seats, multifunctional Smart Dials controls and an extensive range of efficient engines. Our recent tour of this SUV in Barcelona revealed its highlights. What impressed us? A detailed conversation with Jil Katharina Mahler, Head of SUV Product Marketing at Škoda Auto.…

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Revving Up: Porsche's Hybrid Prototypes Reign Supreme at Imola ! 0:55

4M ago0:55

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Porsche Penske Motorsport wrapped up round two of the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC with both Porsche 963 racers again on the podium. At the Autodromo di Imola, Laurens Vanthoor, André Lotterer and Kévin Estre crossed the finish line in second place in difficult weather conditions towards the end of the six-hour race. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 ► htt…

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James Stephens - A Night at the Dogs 53:46

4M ago53:46

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Liam Kelly O'Rourke, Nickey Brennan and Barrie Henriques guide you through a great night for the club at Kilkenny Greyhound Night speaking to a number of the club's most well known members incl - Tony Scanlon. Eoin Larkin, Leo Hennessy, Jackie Tyrrell and many more!

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Steve Waddingham: Working at Dad's garage, Grandad was a chauffeur in a Morris Minor, Aston Martin, Allegro and more. S4E1 39:31

4M ago39:31

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The first episode of Season 4 really sets the bar high (but panic not, we've got some great guests waiting in the wings too), Steve Waddingham is the official company historian for none other than Aston Martin Lagonda, but when he's not researching old colour names, and digging out race cars from dusty barns, he's behind the wheel of his own Austin…

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