Škoda Auto

Modern automation connects the world. We regularly welcome colleagues from automotive plants across Europe, China, and India who are curious to see how our logistics systems operate on a daily basis. 🌍🤖 At the heart of this work is Project Manager Martin Bígl. His journey started with a part-time job in the warehouse of a Škoda Auto supplier. Fast forward to today: he is responsible for the project management of various automation projects in logistics at Škoda Auto. International knowledge-sharing goes both ways. To keep innovating, Martin draws inspiration from across the industry—from internal Group plants to e-commerce warehouses or three-month assignment in Italy with Lamborghini. ✨ How do you build a fully automated facility from scratch, and what role will AI and humanoids play in logistics over the next five years? 👉 Read the full interview with Martin on our blog: in English: https://lnkd.in/da4cWVzA or in Czech: https://lnkd.in/dF5QhApw

Diversity, respect, and inclusion drive us forward — both on the road and in our culture. 🌈✨ We are proud to announce that Škoda Auto is joining Prague Pride 2026 as an official partner for the 5th consecutive year! The highlight of the festival will be the traditional Pride Parade through the heart of Prague on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This year, the parade takes an exciting new route through Štvanice Island, the new home of the main Pride Park! What to expect from Škoda Auto: 🤝 Around 120 of our colleagues, their families, and friends marching together. 🚗 Elroq Respectline joining and driving right alongside us in the parade. 📍 Our dedicated Škoda Zone in Pride Park on Štvanice Island featuring two unique electric vehicles: the all-new Škoda Epiq and a special "velour" Epiq edition! 💚 Special portrait exhibition celebrating the 5th anniversary of Škoda Proud Employee Resource Group in the Škoda Zone. Come say hello, connect with our team, and celebrate love and diversity with us! #SkodaAuto #PraguePride2026 #diversity #SkodaProud

Meet Daniel Jablonský, IT Delivery Manager at Škoda Auto, who is currently leading the company’s largest finance project in the past 30 years – Group ONE! Finance. Managing a project with over 100 people, 9 external vendors, and dozens of interconnected systems requires a specific mindset. Daniel sums up his daily reality in just three words: 🔹 Complexity: Overseeing a massive transformation from A to Z, ensuring all dependencies are aligned, and making sure not a single gap is left in the processes. 🔹 Dynamism: Deploying major system upgrades where timing is calculated not in hours, but in minutes—often overnight or during weekends to ensure production never stops. 🔹 Communication: Acting as a "translator" and guide between top management, financial experts, and IT developers. Want to know what it takes to manage a project of this scale and how to balance business needs with tech solutions? 👉 Read the full interview on our blog: English: https://lnkd.in/d4Qi5Y7J Czech: https://lnkd.in/ddmMyaRr #SkodaAuto #ITDelivery #ProjectManagement #AutomotiveIT

5 Tour de France titles for Tadej Pogačar, 23 years of partnership for Škoda Auto! 🚴♂️🏁 Another unforgettable Tour de France is in the history books! From the high mountain passes to the grand finale in Paris, we were honored to power the peloton once again. Here are the highlights from our 2026 Tour de France journey: 🏆 The overall winner, the leaders of the points and mountains classifications, and the best young rider raised unique Czech crystal trophies designed by Škoda Design. 🚗 Škoda Peaq and the Superb iV served as ‘Red Cars’ for Race Director Christian Prudhomme. 💚 225 electrified Škoda Enyaq and Superb iV vehicles ensured seamless operations across thousands of kilometers. Cycling is in our DNA — from founding our company as a bicycle manufacturer in 1895 to supporting the world’s greatest athletes today. 🎉 Join us in congratulating all the riders who gave their all! More to read: https://lnkd.in/ds4578Ch #SkodaAuto #TourDeFrance2026 #TdF2026 #WeLoveCycling

What a first half of the year at Škoda Auto! ⚡️ The first six months of 2026 showed that we’re moving full speed ahead—driven by fantastic customer response, growing global markets, and huge milestones in our electric transition. Here’s a look at what made the first half of the year so special: 🔹 Strong position in Europe: We held onto our position as the second-best-selling car brand in Europe. 🔹 Global traction: Strong momentum across international markets, including record-breaking performance in Germany and continued growth in India. 🔹 Record electric demand: Electric vehicle deliveries hit an all-time high - more than one in four Škoda customers in Europe chose an electrified vehicle. 🔹 Doubling the BEV family: We introduced two brand-new electric models - the Epiq city SUV crossover and our flagship seven-seater Peaq—opening up electromobility to even more people. Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, says: “Our first-half results powerfully demonstrate that Škoda Auto is delivering what matters: products that resonate with customers, sustainable growth, and strong profitability.” A big high-five and thank you to our entire team, dealer partners, and amazing customers for making this happen! 🙌 🔗 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/d8EyrkDT #SkodaAuto #HumanTouch #Electromobility

👁️ 270 eyes that never blink. In our new production hall, a battery leaves the line every 60 seconds. To guarantee absolute precision and safety, we brought in backup: 270 high-tech Cognex smart cameras that also work with AI elements. They are used, for example, for robot navigation, dimensional measurements, and inspection of welds after laser welding. And who is the brain behind this impressive system? Lukáš Jaček. 🧠 Lukáš’s journey at Škoda Auto is a textbook example of career growth. He started as a machine tool setup technician in gearbox production. Today, he is our go-to camera expert, introducing this cutting-edge technology to global management and ensuring our smart factory runs flawlessly. Want to know more about his work? 👉 Read the full story on our blog in English: https://lnkd.in/dTRta7w6 in Czech: https://lnkd.in/dmwnSxSQ

From blueprints to miles driven in rugged terrain. What does the work of a development engineer actually look like in practice? It is the perfect combination of technical know-how and hands-on vehicle preparation. 🛠️ In today’s episode, we shift into the final phase before our extreme powertrain cooling test: ⚙️ Precise balancing and loading of the Škoda Kodiaq to 2,547 kg. ⚙️ Coupling a special test trailer weighing another 2,500 kg. ⚙️ Preparing the entire vehicle combination for a climb up to 2,400 meters above sea level. Working in our Technical Development department is not about office theory. It is about mechanics, engineering, and the ability to build a car that reliably handles any challenge in the world. 💪 #SkodaCareer #SkodaAuto #TechnicalDevelopment #SkodaKodiaq #Testing #Grossglockner

The journey toward the eleventh Škoda Student Car has officially begun! 🎉 To mark a monumental milestone—100 years of vocational education at Škoda Auto—our students are embarking on their most ambitious project yet. For the very first time in the project’s history, this unique vehicle will be developed over a two-year period. This extended timeline gives our young talents the time and space to push the boundaries of design and engineering, with the final reveal scheduled for the end of the 2026/2027 academic year. Under the guidance of our experienced specialists and instructors, students from various fields are already busy developing the concept, planning modifications, and preparing the hands-on construction. Here’s to 100 years of turning theory into practice, and young ideas into drivable reality! The full story is on our storyboard: https://lnkd.in/dEJE55RE #SkodaAuto #SkodaStudentCar #SkodaAcademy #VocationalEducation

🎉 1,000,000 Škoda Karoq produced! 🎉 We’ve just hit a massive milestone at Škoda Auto—our popular compact SUV, the Karoq, has officially crossed the one-million-car production mark! Andreas Dick, responsible for Production and Logistics at Škoda Auto, says: “Since production began in 2017, the Škoda Karoq has become an established part of our portfolio and an especially important model for the Kvasiny plant. Reaching the one-million mark reflects the commitment and teamwork of many people over the years. I would like to thank all colleagues in Kvasiny for their dedication, as well as our social partner KOVO for our long-standing, constructive and trusted cooperation.” A huge thank you to our incredible team in Kvasiny and to our customers for making this success story possible! 🙌 And we are not stopping here—we’re already looking forward to the next chapter, with the successor to the Karoq scheduled to debut at the turn of 2027/2028. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dsVuXysk #SkodaAuto #SkodaKaroq

Meet Hana Holejšovská, our Product Team ProCKD Coordinator at Škoda Auto. Hana leads an international team providing application support for one of the most critical logistics applications within the Volkswagen Group. Together, they ensure 24/7 continuous system operation. Without their dedication, disassembled parts for Škoda vehicles would not reach assembly plants around the world on time. 🌍 But what does keeping a vital IT system up and running have in common with Sherlock Holmes? 🔍 In a global logistics ecosystem, any system glitch can cause a massive domino effect. When an issue arises, there is no simple manual to follow. Hana and her team must instantly turn into tech detectives: gathering clues, analyzing data from different environments, and tracing the root cause under time pressure. It takes immense patience, sharp analytical thinking, and persistence. Giving up is never an option, because as Hana says: "We keep looking for a solution until we find one." Want to know more about how Hana cracks these high-stakes IT puzzles and what she enjoys most about her role? 👉 Read the full story on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dJz9Tukk Also in Czech: https://lnkd.in/dZqPM3qN