#ExploreŠkoda Podcast 2.0
Podcast about digital technologies in Škoda cars and automotive industry. Listen every two weeks on your favorite podcast platform.
Episodes
123 episodes since 2021
#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...
September 13, 2024
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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...
September 12, 2024
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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...
September 09, 2024
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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...
September 02, 2024
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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...
September 02, 2024
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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...
August 29, 2024
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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...
August 21, 2024
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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...
August 20, 2024
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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...
August 13, 2024
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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...
August 08, 2024
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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...
August 05, 2024
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Season 2
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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’...
August 02, 2024
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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...
July 25, 2024
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Season 2
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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...
July 22, 2024
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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...
July 10, 2024
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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,...
July 10, 2024
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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...
July 04, 2024
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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...
June 28, 2024
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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...
June 27, 2024
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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...
June 27, 2024
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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,...
June 26, 2024
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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...
June 25, 2024
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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 ...
June 11, 2024
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#ExploreSkoda News: European Diversity Month: Škoda Auto focuses on fostering mutual respect across genders and generations
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 th...
June 03, 2024
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#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto launches state-of-the-art Simulation Centre for advanced vehicle testing
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’...
May 30, 2024
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