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2025
For the rst time in its history, Škoda Auto has replaced
its traditional Annual Press Conference with a video
presentation. The video reveals key nancial results
for 2024, summarises last year’s most important
events, and outlines what lies ahead for the company
in the coming months and years. The entire Škoda
Auto Board of Management quickly discovered that
producing such a video is no simple task. A compilation
of the best moments from the ocial video shoot
was shown to Škoda Auto’s management at the MMI
conference on Monday, March , at the Škoda
Museum.
▶ Footage that didn’t make it into the final annual results
video is now available on Škoda Space.
▶ Watch the video of the Kodiaq RS sports
version on the Škoda Storyboard.
Behind the Scenes: How the 2024
Financial Results Video Was Made
Škoda’s popular SUV oers customers
the sporty RS variant, masterfully
combining dynamism with comfort.
Rally champion Emil Lindholm
highlights the exibility of the . TSI
engine, which delivers kW ( hp),
and the precision of the chassis with all-
wheel drive. The model oers generous
space, with the option of a seven-
seat layout and a boot capacity of
litres. The car’s distinctive black styling
elements, -inch wheels, and twin
stainless steel exhaust tips complete
the sporty look.
RS in Bear Skin:
You’ll love the most
powerful Kodiaq
The Volkswagen Group has
introduced a new corporate
strategy focused on actively
shaping the future of mobility.
In a rapidly evolving automotive
industry, Volkswagen aims
to invest in technology while
leveraging its global scale and
local expertise. The strategy
focuses on strengthening
the Group’s leading position
in Europe, expanding in North
America, and consolidating
market leadership in China, with
an emphasis on sustainability and
responsible business practices.
The corporate strategy outlines
the roadmap for the next ten
years, combining long-term goals
with short-term initiatives.
Group Strategy –
Mobility for Generations
▶ Find out more about the
strategy Škoda Space.
▶ Find out more about this production
milestone Škoda Space.
Number of
the Week
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private
Limited has raised the bar in production once
again, having manufactured 500,000 engines
at its state-of-the-art Chakan plant in Pune.
This milestone reflects the Group’s
manufacturing expertise and its commitment
to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, supplying
powertrain solutions to both domestic and
global markets. It further strengthens India’s
position as a key manufacturing and export
hub for the Volkswagen Group. With a strong
focus on sustainable production practices and
technological advancements, the Chakan plant
continues to play a crucial role in the Group’s
global strategy.
500,000
Fourth Run of the ‘Health
Clown Car’ Competition
Škoda Auto is launching the fourth run of
the popular ‘Health Clown Car’
competition. Children from across the
Czech Republic can take part by designing
a unique look for the Škoda Kodiaq iV,
which will join the existing eet of vehicles
that Škoda Auto provides to the Health
Clowns organisation. This organisation, with
the help of specially trained clowns, brings
joy and laughter to children in hospitals,
elderly residents in care homes, and their
loved ones.
The winning design from the nalists will
be brought to life on a Škoda Kodiaq iV.
▶ Read an interview with Maren Gräf, published
in Hospodářské noviny’s ‘Proč ne?!’ supplement,
on Škoda Space.
Maren Gräf Among the T
op
Women in Business
Hospodářské noviny has announced the results
of the prestigious th annual TOP Women of
the Czech Republic ranking. In the Managers
category, the jury awarded third place to Maren
Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People
& Culture, who is also the first woman to serve
on the Škoda Auto Board in the company’s -
year history.
The competition is hosted online at
autoproklauna.skoda-auto.cz
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