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Škoda is now the no. bestselling
brand in Europe for the year
through the end of May.
This is
an incredible achievement after we powered up
to no. last year from
th
place in . Our
success is driven by our customer focus and
the most diverse, advanced model range in our
-year history. This demand also results in
running our production lines at full capacity,
increasing our protability.
We were the no. brand for
fully electric vehicles in Europe
in May.
The wildly popular Elroq compact
SUV added strongly to the ongoing success of
the new Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé. And more
e-models are on their way, including the Epiq
in the strategically important sub-compact
SUV segment.
In the rst half, we delivered
, cars globally, an
increase of .% from the year before
and outperforming the industry average.
Our Q results were incredible
, boosting
both sales and nancial results to make Škoda
Auto one of the most protable volume car
brands. Global deliveries were up .% –
outperforming the industry – while revenue and
net cash ow saw double-digit growth. Stay
tuned for our half-year results due on July.
Awards continue to rain down
across our range of powertrain
options
, including the new Superb and Kodiaq
in both highly ecient combustion variants and
as plug-in hybrids with improved all-electric
ranges. The agship Superb, for example, just
won the coveted Autocar Five Star Car award –
a recognition so exceptional it isn’t even awarded
every year.
AI is truly spreading to become
part of all our core processes.
We are seeing enthusiasm for AI adoption across
business areas, including projects focused
on eciency and customer centricity that
were entered in this year’s rst corporate-level
hackathon.
In India, we celebrated years
and , Škoda vehicles built
at the same time
as sales are climbing thanks
to the popularity of the all-new Škoda Kylaq,
designed and produced in India, for India, to meet
the strong demand for so-called “sub--metre”
cars that make up half of new registrations.
In Vietnam, our partner Thanh
Cong Group opened an all-new
production plant
that expands our access to
one of the most dynamic markets in ASEAN,
a signicant step in our internationalisation. Sales
of the locally produced Kushaq have started,
leveraging completely knocked-down (CKD) kits
from India for assembly. Our local production will
expand in the coming months to the Slavia, also
assembled from CKD kits from India.
All of this is happening against
the background of our
th
anniversary
, which we are celebrating
throughout the year. Highlights so far have
included our big open-air concert, a family picnic,
our rst all-employee gatherings in many years at all
three Czech plants, and special exhibits at
the Škoda Museum. Honouring our roots is also an
opportunity to reect on how Škoda has continually
adapted and evolved over the decades to navigate
a changing world – a crucial lesson for today.
Klaus Zellmer's Summer Message
Dear fellow Škodians,
Six months ago, I was telling you we would go into this year with momentum from a record . In true
Škoda fashion, you have already taken that expectation to the next level. Our performance as a team so far
this year is truly spectacular, and I am proud of what we have achieved together – in our results and in
the ongoing transformation of our company for future success.
As we go into the summer production break, this is a moment to reect on the milestones of the rst half
and how we are expanding our position in one of the world’s most demanding industries:
Each of these milestones is a testament to the Škoda family and to your individual creativity, teamwork, and resilience. Thank you for your commitment and
for always pushing boundaries.
It’s also inspiring to see how we as an organization are upholding our professional standards and integrity. Even under pressure, you’ve chosen the right path
that reects our shared values. Embracing compliance as a community builds trust and makes us stronger.
Now it is time to recharge our batteries for the second half of . You’ve earned this, and I trust all of us to come back full of energy, ready to take on
the next eld of opportunities. Back when we announced our record results, I said we have the potential to become one of the most successful volume
brands in the automotive industry. When we return from our breaks, let’s keep our eyes on that prize.
With warmest personal regards,
Klaus Zellmer
AI
For Škoda Auto employees