Ahead of the Everything Electric Show in Melbourne, Robert Llewellyn returns to The Driven Podcast to chat about where the transition’s working, where it’s stalling, and why optimism still matters.By The Driven Podcast

A new episode of the #Explore Škoda podcast is here! This time, host Rob Cameron talks with Petr Nevřela, Exterior Designer at Škoda Auto, about the Vision O concept — Škoda’s futuristic take on the estate car. How does it blend elegance, practicality, and cutting-edge technology? Tune in to find out.…

Mladá Boleslav, 31 October 2025 – In the first three quarters of 2025, Škoda Auto recorded strong key financial indicators: revenue rose to €22.344 billion (+9.5%), operating profit increased to €1.790 billion (+5.4%) and net cash flow stood at a very robust level, amounting to €1.934 billion (–2.8%). Return on Sales (RoS) remained at a solid 8.0% …

Sarah Aubrey from Electrify This returns to help unpack a big week in EV news.BYD is bringing its most affordable electric car yet to Australian shores, we ask what that could mean for Australia’s EV market. Kia reveals new details on its upcoming all-electric PV5 van, and VW’s ID. Buzz GTX gets a run. Plus: Is the idea of bringing back local car m…

Mladá Boleslav, 10 October 2025 – Škoda Auto is an official partner of the Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships for the first time. Now in its fourth year, the event takes place this weekend in the Dutch province of Limburg. The World Championships are notable for bringing together the men’s and women’s professional elite with passionate amateur r…

Everything Electric CEO Dan Caesar joins The Driven Podcast to discuss the evolution from YouTube to international EV festivals, Europe’s tipping point for EVs, and his new mission to accelerate adoption through Electric Vehicles UK.By The Driven Podcast

Škoda organized a meet-up for members of the Facebook community EV Lounge Group. Everyday users of Škoda’s electric cars had the chance to meet the company’s CEO, Klaus Zellmer, and also take a ride in the latest addition to Škoda’s electric family, the Elroq RS. What are their experiences with daily use of the Enyaq and Elroq models? What does the…

Tim Eden joins Sam to unpack Origin’s vehicle-to-grid trial, the shifting EV strategies of Porsche and Volkswagen, and the latest Australian EV sales trends. Plus, producer Tanya Shukla shares a passenger’s-eye view of Tesla FSD Supervised.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 30 September 2025 – Jozef Baláž returns to lead Škoda Auto’s Corporate Communications, a role he previously held from 2011 to 2017. He succeeds Tomáš Kotera, who is leaving Škoda after more than 25 years in domestic and international roles to pursue a new professional opportunity. This article was read by AI-generated voice.…

Veteran motoring journalist Byron Mathioudakis joins The Driven Podcast to unpack the week’s EV stories, share insights from decades of car testing, and give his take on where the electric transition is headed.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 23 September 2025 – The Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its opening in 1995, it has showcased a plenty of unique historic vehicles, hosted many themed exhibitions and welcomed more than four million visitors. Since its opening, it has thus contributed to enriching cultural life in both Mladá…

Mladá Boleslav, 18 September 2025 – Škoda Auto has produced its four-millionth SUV, confirming strong customer demand for this vehicle category. The brand’s first modern SUV was the Yeti, launched in 2009, and the line-up is now the largest in Škoda’s history, spanning seven model series: from the Indian-built sub-4-metre Kylaq and the Kushaq, thro…

Mladá Boleslav, 12 September 2025 – In 1925, as the Mladá Boleslav-based company Laurin & Klement was celebrating its 30th anniversary and 20 years of automobile production, it joined forces with the Škoda industrial and armaments group. Under the Škoda brand, the strong strategic partner launched an ambitious investment programme, introducing asse…

Steve Fowler, a legendary British motoring journalist, in the new episode of #ExploreŠkoda: why charging is no longer an issue and why hydrogen should stay with trucks only.By Škoda

Mladá Boleslav, 8 September 2025 – Škoda Auto proudly presents the Vision O, a groundbreaking concept car that reimagines the future of estate vehicles. The Vision O represents a bold leap forward in the evolution of Škoda’s Modern Solid design language, sustainability goals, interior architecture, HMI structure, and customer-focused innovation. Šk…

Mladá Boleslav, 7 September 2025 – Škoda Auto has unveiled its new Epiq show car, offering a clear preview of its forthcoming all-electric city SUV crossover. The model features a bold, minimalist design and innovative elements that highlight practical solutions, making the Epiq an ideal companion for everyday use. It represents an important step i…

Mladá Boleslav, 4 September 2025 – Škoda is about to introduce the new Vision O concept soon, revolutionizing the estate segment and the brand’s future design language. With its last teaser ahead of the world premiere, Škoda now shared first sketches with details about its interior and exterior design. The Czech car manufacturer will unveil its Vis…

Škoda Elroq launches in Australia, how will it stack up? Plus, we discuss Nio’s Firefly and its ambitious battery-swapping tech, break down the latest EV speed records, and other news of the week.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 29 August 2025 – Škoda Auto is an official partner of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships for the first time this year. The flagship multi-discipline mountain bike event runs from 30 August to 14 September across seven venues in the Swiss canton of Valais. Over the two weeks, a total of 27 UCI World Championship titles will be…

Mladá Boleslav, August 25, 2025 – Škoda Auto releases a teaser video showcasing the first interior details of the Vision O design study. It offers a glimpse into the future of Škoda’s new interior design concept, emphasising a harmonious and customer-focused layout – based on the next generation of Škoda’s Modern Solid design language. The interior…

Tom Rose from Evnex on the shift to smart EV charging and how electricity retailers need to adapt.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 14 August 2025 – Škoda Auto reveals the first exterior video of the Vision O design study, unveiling details of development of the Modern Solid design language. A glance at the sleekly styled rear of the estate model underlines the clear focus on aerodynamics. With the Vision O concept, Škoda Auto reinforces its leadership in the Eu…

CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors chats classic car conversions. Plus, Giles Parkinson returns to talk MG, Essential Energy's V2G play, and news of the week.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, August 5, 2025 – Škoda Auto took part in the 15th Prague Pride Festival (28 July–4 August) for the fourth consecutive year and, for the first time, served as the event’s main partner. More than 100 employees – along with members of the Škoda Proud employee group – joined workshops and the main parade. Colleagues from partner organis…

Mladá Boleslav, 4 August 2025 – This year, Škoda Auto again served as the official main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the largest women’s cycling event. In addition to the year-round vehicle fleet provided to the organiser A.S.O., the Czech carmaker supplied a fleet of 32 electrified Enyaq and Superb iV vehicles. Also, Škoda Desi…

Mladá Boleslav, 31 July 2025 – Škoda reveals first details of the Vision O concept car due to premiere in Munich in early September. The study will give an outlook on the brand’s future in the estate segment and is marking an evolution of the Modern Solid design language. At the same time, the Vision O is reflecting Škoda’s 130-year tradition and u…

Mladá Boleslav, 28 July 2025 – The 112th staging of the Tour de France concluded yesterday on the Champs-Élysées, with Škoda Auto serving as the event’s main partner since 2004. Once again, Škoda Design created the trophies for the overall winner, Tadej Pogačar, the points and mountain classification winners, and the best young rider. Škoda Auto CE…

Mladá Boleslav, 28 July 2025 – In the first half of 2025, Škoda Auto delivered 509,400 vehicles to customers worldwide, representing year-on-year growth of 13.6%. The strong sales are also reflected in the company’s financial results: revenue rose to €15.070 bn (+10.4%), operating profit reached €1.285 bn (+11.8%) and net cash flow stood at €1.443 …

Mladá Boleslav, 25 July 2025 – For the fourth consecutive year, Škoda Auto is the official main partner of the world’s most prestigious women’s cycling race, the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. From 26 July to 3 August, a total of 154 riders in 22 teams will set off on a route that is longer and more demanding than ever: 1,165 kilometres across n…

Energy advocate and 'Electrify This' creator Sarah Aubrey joins The Driven Podcast to talk home electrification, virtual power plants, and why EV adoption in Australia needs more than just flashy new models.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 7 July 2025 – Seventy-five years ago, Škoda lined up for the first time at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Škoda Sport racing special. This unique car, meticulously restored to its original condition, has since made several return appearances on the renowned circuit as part of the prestigious Le Mans Classic for historic …

Mladá Boleslav, 4 July 2025 – The 112th Tour de France, the world’s most famous stage race, gets underway tomorrow, and Škoda Auto is once again joining as the main partner – its 22nd year in this role. The carmaker is providing up to 225 support vehicles for the organisers, all of which are either fully electric or plug-in hybrid models. Among the…

Mladá Boleslav, 30 June 2025 – Sales of the locally produced Škoda Kushaq have now launched in Vietnam. Škoda is leveraging synergies with India, from where it imports completely knocked-down (CKD) kits for assembly. Alongside the Kushaq, Škoda’s line-up in Vietnam also includes the Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs imported from Europe. In the coming months, …

This week on The Driven Podcast, Sam Parkinson, Tim Eden and Ed Lynch-Bell unpack Europe’s latest EV trends, BYD’s V2G bundle, and Tesla’s $4.20 robotaxi. Plus — why car-share EVs might drive the next big grid shift.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 25 June 2025 – Škoda Auto has taken another significant step toward future-proofing its main plant in Mladá Boleslav by laying the foundation stone for an advanced paint shop. Scheduled to open in 2029, the facility will have a daily capacity of up to 1,600 bodies. Combined with existing facilities, the total daily painting capacity…

Mladá Boleslav, 25 June 2025 – 120 years ago, factory rider Václav Vondřich claimed victory on a Laurin & Klement CCR motorcycle in the challenging Coupe Internationale des Motocyclettes race, the unofficial world championship held in Dourdan. This marked the pinnacle for motorcycles from Mladá Boleslav in international racing, as Laurin & Klement …

What do influencers love about EVs? Peace, power, and practicality. The Škoda Elroq wins over journalists, audiences, and female juries alike. Emotion and reason speak for electromobility - the thoughts of Matthias Speicher and Tereza Tobiášová in the latest edition of #ExploreŠkoda podcast.By Škoda

Mladá Boleslav, 11 June 2025 – Next week, 28 students from the Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational School of Engineering will unveil the tenth Škoda Student Car, named the Škoda L&K 130. The designation of this one-off vehicle reflects Škoda Auto’s 130-year heritage, as does its striking colour scheme. The combination of red, gold and black pays tribut…

Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join Sam Parkinson to discuss the latest EV sales data, Hyundai's latest small EV, and what's next for Tesla.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 3 June 2025 – For the fifth year running, Škoda Auto took part in European Diversity Month – an initiative by the European Commission to highlight the value and importance of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, both in the workplace and across society as a whole. This year’s activities centred around the theme ‘Your bubble…

Mladá Boleslav, 29 May 2025 – Fifty-five years ago, a local importer in Karachi, Pakistan, began producing the Škoda Skopak. The pick-up, based on the Škoda Octavia Combi, was developed specifically for the needs of the local market. The technical design was led by Josef Velebný, who drew on his experience with the Trekka, a model created for New Z…

Mladá Boleslav, 26 May 2025 – The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship came to a close yesterday with the United States national team defeating the Swiss team 1:0 in the final, held in Stockholm. Immediately after the game, Maren Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People and Culture, presented the Most Valuable Player trophy to the Swiss goalkeeper Le…

Mladá Boleslav, 15 May 2025 – For the next two seasons, Škoda Auto will serve as an Official Partner to the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and the UCI Gravel World Championships, both organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). These two high-profile events feature a variety of formats for both men and women. Mountain bike has a lo…

Tesla Australia boss Thom Drew on the release of the new Model Y, and supercharger plans. Plus: Riz, Tim and Sam discuss recent test drives and news of the week.By The Driven Podcast

Mladá Boleslav, 14 May 2025 – The five millionth Škoda Fabia recently rolled off the production line in Mladá Boleslav. Since 1999, this affordable entry-level model – alongside the Octavia – has marked a key milestone in the modern history of the Škoda brand. The first-generation Fabia was built on a completely new Volkswagen Group platform and st…

Mladá Boleslav, 12 May 2025 – Škoda Auto is entering the 130th year of its rich history. Opening of an extensive exhibition at the Škoda Museum brings the company’s major milestones and many fascinating stories to life. The exhibition features dozens of cars, a selection of the company’s first motorcycles and bicycles, and an interactive map charti…

Mladá Boleslav, 7 May 2025 – Škoda Auto is marking its 32nd year as the official main sponsor of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The Czech automaker will be celebrating the occasion by unveiling the new Škoda Enyaq RS family – the brand’s sportiest electric model to date – alongside the Elroq RS. Ahead of the digital world premiere on Škoda…

Mladá Boleslav, 7 May 2025 – Škoda Auto is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a limited series of 130 Laurin & Klement wristwatches created by Czech watchmaker Prokop & Brož. These exclusive watches are inspired by the rare and historically significant Laurin & Klement BSC model, a sports car from 1908 that represents the pinnacle of early auto…

Mladá Boleslav, 5 May 2025 – Škoda Auto presents the Elroq Respectline, a concept with distinctive exterior and interior design that was created to highlight Škoda’s core values such as mutual respect, diversity and inclusion. Making its premiere during European Diversity Month, the car also aims to draw attention to the importance of protecting hu…

Mladá Boleslav, 2 May 2025 – Škoda Auto built on last year’s momentum to achieve a robust Q1: With 238,600 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide, the Czech car manufacturer recorded an increase of 8.2% year-on-year in the first three months of 2025. Electric models with a plug, including all-electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV), c…