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Test Drive: The Refreshed
Škoda Octavia Alongside
the Vineyards With Johan Mádr
In a new video, host Johan Mádr introduces you to
the refreshed Škoda Octavia, the brand’s best-selling
model since , which has received a new facelift this
year in its th generation. During the test drive through
Moravia, Johan outlines the new features that the
updated Škoda Octavia has to oer.
Imagine a place where you can take a car
higher than Europe’s tallest mountain, batter
it with hurricane-strength winds, and expose
it to searing desert heat. Škoda has a place
just like that. During vehicle development,
prototypes are tested in extreme conditions
all under one roof. You can read about all
the conditions Škoda cars undergo in testing
at the Simulation Centre on the Škoda
Storyboard.
Mountains, Wind, and
Summer Heat Under
One Roof
Fifty-ve cyclists embarked on a km route
through Czech Paradise to mark the
th
anniversary
of Škoda IT. The ride began on ŠA premises near
the V building, an unforgettable symbol for Škoda IT,
as it was here that the rst IBM / computer was
installed years ago. Waiting on the start line was the red
director’s car from the Tour de France, from which
the head of the IT department, Alexander Eisl, red
the start gun.
Despite being a leisurely ride, there was something for
the more competitive participants, as well. Riders could
compete in several categories. Jerseys were awarded
to the best climber, best sprinter, best woman, and of
course, the overall winner. Awards were also given to
the youngest and most experienced participants.
The nish line couldn’t be anywhere other than the newly
opened Laurin & Klement Kampus, where refreshments
awaited the participants and most importantly, the closing
ceremony. All the participants enjoyed the ride as well as
the friendly atmosphere and shared in the celebrations of
Škoda IT’s anniversary under sunny skies.
Number of the Week
Škoda Auto makes charging
a breeze for electric car drivers
with its Powerpass service,
integrated into the MyŠkoda
App. This allows for charging
at over , points
across Europe with a single
registration. Additionally,
the service makes charging as
simple as at home.
The Plug & Charge feature
simplies the process for
the Enyaq family. At a
compatible charger, simply
connect the charging cable,
and the car automatically
starts charging. No card or
app-based authorisation is
needed.
Simply Plug
& Charge
More details on
the Škoda Storyboard.
#ExploreSkoda
Podcast
Unique Light Design
Inspired by Czech
Glass Tradition
How long does it take to develop the
headlights for a single model? How
do the Scala and Kamiq models’ lights
dier from others? What does the
light testing process look like? Are the
front or rear headlights more complex
to develop? All this is discussed in the
#ExploreŠkoda podcast with Vilém
Holeček, a front lighting development
engineer at Škoda Auto.
The latest #ExploreŠkoda podcast
episode can be viewed on YouTube in
video format or listened to on all popular
podcast platforms.
Join Johan in the new video for a ride alongside the vineyards
and enjoy views of the updated Octavia as well as Holy Hill and
the Moravian vineyards.
The second episode in the
electromobility series focuses on
real-life experiences with Škoda
electric cars. The series is hosted by
Mikoláš Tuček, who, in the second
episode, takes you to the garages
of Komerční banka, where he and
Tomáš Talaš reveal details about
the operation of their electric eet
comprising hundreds of vehicles.
Electromobility
under the spotlight
#2: Komerční banka
Škoda Weekly 25/2024
Read the online version of the Škoda Weekly at www.skodatydenik.cz. Škoda Weekly editorial team: GKU – Internal Communications. E-mail: tydenik@skoda-auto.cz.
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