Strana 2
When Joint Help Makes a Dierence
On Thursday, March , a volunteer activity took place in which
colleagues from Kvasiny dedicated their free time to a good cause.
Together, they helped clear out the premises of the Láry Fáry social
café in Rychnov nad Kněžnou, operated by the Pferda organization.
The café is soon to undergo a planned renovation, and in order for the
process to begin, it was necessary to remove the furnishings and prepare
the space for construction work. Thanks to the volunteers’ willingness
and good spirits, everything went smoothly – and most importantly, with
great respect for a place that serves an important social mission.
It was heartening to see how many people were willing to lend a hand
and go the extra mile after a full day’s work. Moments like these remind
us that helping others doesn’t have to be complicated or grand – all it
takes is willingness, a few hours of your time, and the desire to make
the world around us a little better. You can nd more opportunities to
help on the Škoda Volunteers platform.
Thank you to everyone who took part. You have shown that as collea-
gues, we can stick together and provide support where it’s needed most.
Keep an eye on tyre pressure
Tyres are the only connection between a car and the road. If they
don't perform well, even the most sophisticated technology
cannot compensate for it. Their condition aects driving safety,
comfort, and fuel consumption. Although modern cars have
a pressure leak detection system, it usually only alerts when
the pressure drops below a critical level. Drivers should check
the pressure once a month according to the manufacturer's
recommendations and adjust it according to the current
temperature or vehicle load if necessary. The pressure label
axed to the vehicle body indicates two pressure values: one
for partial load and one for full load. The pressure therefore
needs to be adjusted, for example, when you are going on a long
holiday with a fully loaded boot. It is also necessary to react to
temperature changes. In cold weather, the pressure inside
the tyres decreases, while in hot conditions it rises.
This year’s Škoda Stromky (Škoda
Trees) grant programme has been open for
new applications since early March, with the
opportunity to apply for support available
until April . The initiative aims to
promote greenery planting projects across
the Czech Republic, contributing to landscape
restoration and increased biodiversity.
Škoda Stromky Grant Call Now Open
How to apply?
Interested applicants can submit
their proposals via the Grantys
system until April. To be eligible
for support, all requirements
outlined in the call must be met. For
further information, please contact:
nadacnifond@skoda-auto.cz.
The programme is primarily targeted at municipalities,
schools, non-prot organisations, and other entities
planning projects focused on tree and shrub planting,
land revitalisation, post-disaster recovery, or the creation
of green corridors. The call places emphasis not only on
the planting itself, but also on ongoing care, ensuring that
the new greenery continues to serve its purpose amid
changing climate conditions.
Crews with Fabia RS Rally conquered the mud
in Kenya and claimed victory
Two Škoda Fabia RS Rally crews celebrated on the WRC podium of Safari Rally Kenya. Toksport
WRT’s Robert Virves and co-driver Jakko Viilo won the category on their debut at the East
African classic. Meanwhile, Fabrizio Zaldivar/Marcelo Der Ohannesian secured third position
for team RaceSeven. Double WRC champion Andreas Mikkelsen kicked o his comeback with
the Czech brand with fourth place.
Following the relentless gravel of Eastern Africa, the FIA World Rally Championship moves on to
European asphalt. The Mediterranean coastal town of Rijeka hosts Rally Croatia, the season’s fourth
round from to April.
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Škoda Weekly 11/2026
What incorrect tyre pressure can cause:
Underinated tyre
• reduces vehicle stability and driving safety
• increases fuel consumption
• reduces steering precision
• leads to excessive wear
Overinated tyre
• worsens handling on wet surfaces
• increases braking distance
• reduces ride comfort
• leads to excessive wear
Combination (underinated and overinated)
The vehicle enters a state of signicant dynamic imbalance,
resulting in a combination and amplication of all negative eects.
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