#ExploreŠkoda Podcast 2.0
Podcast about digital technologies in Škoda cars and automotive industry. Listen every two weeks on your favorite podcast platform.
Episodes
125 episodes
#ExploreSkoda News: World premiere of the all-new Škoda Elroq: Press materials and highlight video available
Mladá Boleslav, 1 October 2024 – Today in Prague, Škoda Auto celebrated the world premiere of the all-new Škoda Elroq. The event was attended by over 350 international media representatives who watched Škoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer – alongside B...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto releases teaser of all-new Elroq, announces world premiere details
Mladá Boleslav, 25 September 2024 – Škoda Auto is offering a sneak preview of the all-new Elroq, releasing a video teaser that highlights key exterior details of the uncovered compact SUV. The Elroq, which is the first Škoda model to feature th...
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#ExploreSkoda News: 25 Years of the Škoda Fabia: Sustained success over four generations
Mladá Boleslav, 13 September 2024 – For the past 25 years, the Škoda Fabia has played an indispensable role in the history of the Škoda brand and the small car segment. The first generation made its debut on 14 September 1999 at the Frankfurt M...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Influential engineer and manager Petr Hrdlička celebrates 90th birthday
Mladá Boleslav, 12 September 2024 – The life story of Petr Hrdlička, who celebrates his 90th birthday today, is closely tied to the Czech automotive industry and the Škoda brand. Thanks to his expertise in modern car design, he became the Direc...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Elroq: The first exterior sketches of the all-new compact SUV
Mladá Boleslav, 9 September 2024 – On #WorldEVDay, Škoda unveils new details of the all-new Elroq, its first production model to adopt the Modern Solid design language. The first exterior sketches of the Elroq provide a sneak preview of the sta...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Classic Tour 2024: Traditional rally with employees celebrating automotive heritage
Mladá Boleslav, 2 September 2024 – On 31 August, the 11th iteration of the Škoda Classic Tour saw 212 crews with historic and vintage cars line up at the start near the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav. The 126 km route included a drive through Š...
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#ExploreSkoda News: A legacy of innovation: 90 and 160 years of Škoda Auto’s Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants
Mladá Boleslav/Kvasiny/Vrchlabí, 2 September 2024 – This year, Škoda Auto is commemorating anniversaries at its Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants: The Kvasiny site has been producing cars for 90 years and was integrated into Škoda’s production networ...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto produces first units of updated Octavia in Kvasiny
Mladá Boleslav/ Kvasiny, 29 August 2024 – The first updated Škoda Octavia built at the Kvasiny plant has rolled off the production line. The production of additional units of the brand's bestseller in Kvasiny was made possible thanks to the new...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift: Škoda Design creates trophy for points classification winner
Mladá Boleslav, 21 August 2024 – On Sunday, 18 August, the third iteration of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift concluded with the eighth stage, a challenging mountain stage from Le Grand-Bornand to Alpe d’Huez. The overall winner was Katarz...
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#ExploreSkoda News: The all-new Škoda Elroq: Taking sustainable interior materials to the next level
Mladá Boleslav, 20 August 2024 – The all-new Škoda Elroq brings a fresh perspective to sustainable automotive design with its innovative use of interior materials like Recytitan and Technofil. In line with the brand’s Modern Solid design langua...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto celebrates family and diversity at this year’s Prague Pride Festival
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, diver...
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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Škoda Auto: Official main partner of Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for third consecutive year
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 throu...
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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Exploring One of the Most Advanced Paint Shops in Europe
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...
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Episode 20
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#ExploreŠkoda Podcast: Škoda Auto records strong financial and sales figures in first half of 2024
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’...
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#ExploreŠkoda Podcast: Elroq is a agile electric vehicle for the everyday explorers
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 discusse...
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Episode 19
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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
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 o...
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#ExploreSkoda News: All-new models Škoda Kodiaq and Superb achieve five-star Euro NCAP rating
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 max...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda delivers its 100th Fabia RS Rally2
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,...
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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: When driving fun meets comfort: Rally ace Oliver Solberg tests the Škoda Octavia RS
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 r...
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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Škoda Enyaq joins Škoda Museum collection after travelling 33,000+ km across Africa
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...
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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Andreas Dick analyzes trends in Škoda car manufacturing
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 talk...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto: 21 years of continuous support as the main partner of the Tour de France
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...
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda’s voice assistant Laura now enhanced with ChatGPT capabilities
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,...
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#ExploreŠkoda Podcast: Unique Headlight Design Draws from Tradition of Czech Glass
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto appoints Chan Park as new Head of Interior Design
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 ...
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