#ExploreŠkoda News: 100th anniversary of the Škoda–Laurin & Klement merger

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 assembly line production, transferring cutting-edge technologies, rolling out a new wave of models, and strengthening the brand’s position at home and abroad. Since 1995, Škoda’s top trim levels have borne the Laurin & Klement designation. The philosophy of Laurin and Klement – built on innovation, precision and passion for mobility – remains an integral part of the brand’s DNA.

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