Skoda announces that it has produced the 1.5 millionth 3rd generation of its Octavia Hatchback and Estate.

• Milestone vehicle rolls off the production line at the main plant in Mladá Boleslav
• More than five million customers have opted for the ‘heart of the brand’ since 1996
• Over 80,000 third-generation Octavia have been chosen by UK customers
• The ŠKODA OCTAVIA is one of the most successful model lines in the automotive world

The ‘heart of ŠKODA’ has reached a special milestone: the car manufacturer’s employees at the main plant in Mladá Boleslav have produced the 1.5-millionth third-generation OCTAVIA. 

The comprehensively upgraded new version of the bestseller has continued the model range’s success story since the beginning of February. It impresses with redesigned front and rear sections as well as state-of-the-art solutions in terms of driver assistance systems, infotainment and connectivity. 

Since the first modern OCTAVIA generation was launched 21 years ago, over five million customers around the world have chosen the compact model from the long-established Czech brand. This makes the OCTAVIA model range one of the most successful in the automotive world.

“With the OCTAVIA, the rapid development of our company really gathered pace from 1996,” said Michael Oeljeklaus, Board Member for Production and Logistics. 

“It has been an important pillar of the ŠKODA portfolio for over two decades. With the third generation of our bestseller, we have seamlessly built on the success story of the first two editions. Much of the credit for the success of the OCTAVIA and the ŠKODA brand goes to our motivated and highly skilled workforce, which now has 1.5 million reasons to be proud of its achievements,” added Oeljeklaus.

With more than five million units sold, the ŠKODA OCTAVIA is the Czech car manufacturer’s bestselling model. The first generation alone, which rolled off the production line from 1996 until the end of November 2010, won over more than 1.4 million buyers. 

The second-generation OCTAVIA continued the success of its predecessor: between 2004 and 2013, ŠKODA sold a total of 2.5 million vehicles. The third generation of the OCTAVIA, which is considered to be the cornerstone of ŠKODA’s model range, has been in production since November 2012; its one millionth vehicle left the production halls in Mladá Boleslav at the end of March 2016. 

In total, almost 1.4 million vehicles from the third generation were produced by the end of 2016. Production of the comprehensively upgraded OCTAVIA commenced at the beginning of February 2017. ŠKODA makes the compact model at its main plant in the Czech Republic as well as in China, India, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.

ŠKODA offers the comprehensively upgraded third-generation OCTAVIA as a hatchback and an estate. With its redesigned front and rear sections, streamlined body and wider track, it comes across as even more dynamic than before. 

The new version of the compact model impresses with proven strengths and sets new standards in its segment in terms of the amount of interior space, functionality, technology for safety as well as comfort, and value for money. Customers have a choice of four trim levels: Active, Ambition, Style and L&K. 

Furthermore, they can also choose Scout and RS versions. The engine portfolio comprises state-of-the-art petrol and diesel units with power outputs ranging from 63 kW (86 PS) to 180 kW (245 PS). Depending on the engine version, the ŠKODA OCTAVIA is also available with advanced direct-shift transmission (DSG) and all-wheel drive.

Congrats to Skoda, 5 Million in total and One million for the current gen Octavia, and sales keep growing.

• Success rooted in tradition: 5 million ŠKODA Octavia models produced since 1996; one million third-generation ŠKODA Octavias manufactured in total
• ‘Heart of the brand’ has received more than 50 international awards
• International success: a total of 432,300 Octavias delivered to customers around the world in 2015

ŠKODA has produced the one millionth third-generation Octavia. The milestone vehicle ran off assembly line at ŠKODA’s main factory in Mladá Boleslav. Since the model was introduced in 1996, the Czech carmaker has produced five million Octavias in total.

This is the most successful ŠKODA model ever and is considered the ‘heart of the brand’ – the ŠKODA Octavia. Now the jubilee vehicle, an Octavia Scout in moon-white, has rolled off the assembly line at the main factory in Mladá Boleslav.

Manufacturing one million third-generation ŠKODA Octavias underscores the success of the vehicle on the international markets. The Octavia sets standards in its class and is the largest, safest, most practical and comfortable Octavia ever. 

More than any other ŠKODA model, the Octavia symbolises the brand’s rapid rise over the past two decades. Five million ŠKODA Octavias have been manufactured in total since 1996.

The third-generation ŠKODA Octavia is more diverse than ever. The Octavia hatch and estate are available with front-wheel and all-wheel drive. The ŠKODA Octavia RS is the fastest series-produced Octavia of all time. 

The ŠKODA Octavia G-TEC with natural gas drive and the ŠKODA Octavia Scout, a robust all-rounder with impressive off-road qualities, debuted in 2014. In addition, the exclusive ŠKODA Octavia L&K is available in Europe.

With a wide range of model versions and outstanding product features, it is not only in the markets that the Octavia has been a hit; the professional audience have also praised ŠKODA’s bestseller. In recent years, the vehicle has received more than 50 international awards. The model has also won out in numerous comparison tests.

The third generation of the Octavia was launched on the market in 2013. Most Octavia models are produced at the main plant in Mladá Boleslav. 

In addition to production in the Czech Republic, the ŠKODA Octavia runs off the assembly lines in China, Russia, India and Kazakhstan. As ŠKODA’s largest individual market, China plays a crucial role for both the brand and the model. 

The ŠKODA Octavia was launched in China in May 2014. Since then, the compact-class vehicle has been produced at SAIC Volkswagen’s factory in Ningbo.

In 2015 alone, 432,300 vehicles from the Octavia model series were sold around the world, which is around 11% more Octavia models than the previous year. ŠKODA delivered 70,500 Octavias to customers in the first two months of this year.

120 Years, One million cars a year, 100 worldwide markets, and a great looking future, that will be SKODA.

• 120 years of success underscored with a passion for mobility and style
• ŠKODA has helped shape the modern motor industry with its landmark cars
• A great survivor – ŠKODA is one of the oldest automotive brands in the world
• Mláda Boleslav factory has been at the heart of the business since 1905
• ŠKODA is now active in 100 markets with annual sales in excess of 1 million vehicles

ŠKODA is notching up another incredible milestone in 2015 as it celebrates 120 years of production. Founded by Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, ŠKODA has developed from small-scale bicycle manufacturer to a global brand active in more than 100 international markets. 

Despite this remarkable growth, ŠKODA continues to display the values that first inspired Laurin and Klement to start the company. Engineering excellence, innovation and unique Czech style remain as important to ŠKODA in 2015 as they did to Laurin and Klement in 1895.

The ŠKODA story is a remarkable one.  The brand has survived the turmoil of two world wars, and battled through some of the toughest economic conditions Europe has seen. Even in difficult times, ŠKODA has had the vision and the engineering ingenuity to create some truly landmark cars that have shaped automotive history.

A brief history

The ŠKODA story began in 1895, when cycling fanatics Václav Laurin (a mechanic) and Václav Klement (a bookseller) started designing and manufacturing bicycles under the name Slavia. The bicycles sold well, so Laurin and Klement decided to take the next step – and add motors. 

The pair started making motorbikes in 1899, and changed the name of their company to the Laurin & Klement Co. While making nearly 4,000 motorbikes of various types, the pair started experimenting with a new phenomenon – the motor car - which began to gradually replace motorbikes from 1905 on.

Expansion led to a merger with Czech engineering firm Pizen Skodova and the formation of the ŠKODA brand as we know it today. 

Despite the devastating impact of two world wars that twice wiped out the brand’s passenger car production and fundamentally changed the political and economic landscape of Czechoslovakia, ŠKODA never lost its passion for innovation and design. 

Cars such as the 1934 Popular brought tubular frame technology to mass production between conflicts, while post-war models such as the 1101 and Octavia helped get the country back on to the road to prosperity. Even during the 1970s and 1980s when difficult trading conditions forced the brand to develop cars on limited budgets, ŠKODA never lost its fighting spirit and desire for original design.

The Velvet Revolution of 1989 marked the start of a new era for both the Czech Republic and ŠKODA. To help the brand realise its ambitious plans for the future, ŠKODA sought a partner and in 1991 announced a merger with the Volkswagen Group. 

With financial security came a design and engineering renaissance that continues to this day. Thanks to landmark models such as the 1996 Octavia and the 2000 Fabia, ŠKODA re-established itself as a major force in the car market. Mould-breaking new models including the Yeti and Superb followed, further reinforcing ŠKODA’s reputation for innovation and bold design.

Today – 110 years after the first Voiturette Type A was driven out of the Mláda Boleslav factory gates - ŠKODA is active in more than 100 international markets and has a broad seven-model range. In 2014, ŠKODA achieved worldwide sales of 1,037,200 vehicles – breaking the 1 million mark for the first time ever.

SPAIN - Skoda showcases the Superb Black Crystal, a stunning combination of paint and Stardust®

• The show car 'Superb Black Glass' reinterprets the sedan ŠKODA brand
• The vehicle is the result of artistic collaboration with Preciosa crystals factory 

ŠKODA reiterates its attention to detail with the presentation of ŠKODA 'Superb Black Crystal'. In collaboration with the renowned glass factory BEAUTIFUL, the brand has reinterpreted the details of the ŠKODA Superb sedan.

One of the highlights of the vehicle 'Superb Black Crystal' ŠKODA is the only finished tires, which have been coated with Stardust®. 

This finish is based on the placement of beady crystals on the surface of the tires, giving the vehicle a yoked appearance. This summer, the ŠKODA design team has already used the same coating to create the trophies for the winners of the Tour de France. 

ŠKODA logos on the front and rear, the wheels and steering wheel are also made of high quality crystal. Even the Laurin & Klement emblem on the steering wheel is enhanced with glass elements.

"The new Skoda Superb impresses with its expressive, emotional design, and with great attention to detail This claim was proved again in the new.  show car  ŠKODA. the 'Superb Black Crystal' 

Thanks to glass panes manufactured with great accuracy, the vehicle looks like a piece of jewelry that can be used only on special occasions, "says Chief Designer of ŠKODA, Josef Kaban.

The 'Superb Black Crystal' ŠKODA be presented at Designblok 2015, during the Week of Design and Fashion Czech Republic which begins tomorrow in Prague.

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Skoda debuts the Superb Greenline range at Frankfurt, with 1,100 miles per tank full, it's a car to consider.

• New ŠKODA Superb GreenLine is the cleanest and most efficient Superb ever
• 1.6 TDI 120PS engine returns 76.4mpg and emits just 96g/km of CO₂ (Hatch)
• Optimised aerodynamics and engine modifications deliver improved efficiency
• World debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show – arrives in UK late 2015

ŠKODA is set to add to its acclaimed GreenLine range with its most advanced and efficient model to date – the new Superb GreenLine. The latest addition to the recently-launched Superb range takes fuel economy and emissions to a new level, with a predicted combined consumption figure of 76.4mpg and CO2 emissions of just 96g/km for the Hatch and 97g/km for the Estate. 

These provide the new Superb GreenLine with a potential range of more than 1,100 miles on just one tank of fuel– comfortably enough to drive from Milton Keynes to Barcelona.

The new Superb GreenLine will be unveiled to the public at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show and will be available in the UK later this year. 

The newcomer – which is the most fuel-efficient and cleanest Superb ever built – is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that develops 120PS and incorporates a host of advanced fuel-saving technologies and engineering features. 

As with all other Superb models, the GreenLine is equipped with start-stop ignition and brake energy recovery as standard. In addition, both Superb GreenLine models feature longer gear ratios, SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and 16-inch reduced rolling resistance tyres.

To meet strict European emission standards, the Superb utilises two exhaust gas treatment units: an oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter. 

Nitrogen oxide emissions are reduced through the Superb GreenLine’s SCR system, using the reducing agent AdBlue. This synthetically manufactured solution, 32.5% high-purity urea in demineralised water, treats the diesel exhaust gases, reducing nitrogen oxide and saving fuel.

To further improve efficiency, the Superb GreenLine has been engineered with a unique aerodynamic package. 

The chassis sits 15mm lower than the standard Superb, while both the Hatchback and Estate models incorporate tailgate and roof spoilers to efficiently channel air  around the rear of the car. 

As a result of these subtle additions and revisions, both models have lower drag coefficients than the standard models (0.263 Hatch, 0.275 Estate).

ŠKODA’s commitment to developing highly efficient, eco-friendly cars remains as strong as ever. All ŠKODA models are now available with the latest EU6 compliant petrol and diesel engines. Further details about the Superb GreenLine, including UK specification and prices, will be announced closer to the launch later this year.

SKODA to invests 11 Million Euro's to expand the Engine Centre at Mlada Boleslav

• The investment is over 11 million; opened in July 2016
• ŠKODA expands Engine Center opened in 2014
• Objective: to significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions of new models of the brand
• 31 ŠKODA models are already below 100 g CO2 / km, and 103 below 120 g
• 116 years of development and production of motors in ŠKODA

ŠKODA AUTO will build a new center in Mlada Boleslav emissions. In collaboration with the Volkswagen Group, the manufacturer will invest over 11 million euros in expanding Engine Center, opened in 2014. The inauguration of the new center is scheduled for July 2016. The new center will play a key role Emissions in reducing emissions from new ŠKODA models in the coming years.

The first stone of 'Emissions Centre South' at the headquarters of the Centre for Development of ŠKODA was laid in an official ceremony attended by Frank Welsch, a member of the Board of ŠKODA, Jaroslav Povsik, union president ŠKODA and others and representatives of Technical Development of the Volkswagen Group.

Of the more than 11 million total investment, 6.4 million will be spent on new construction, while nearly 5 million will be used to equip the center with the latest technology. 

In addition, the company has announced the creation of new jobs.

"In the coming years, ŠKODA will continue to grow with new models," explains Frank Welsch, Head of Technical Development Board of ŠKODA. "By developing new vehicles, look systematically reduce fuel consumption and emissions. 

Thus, the new Center of emissions is a key element in our growth strategy and other important investment for the ŠKODA brand. We have developed and manufactured engines in Mlada Boleslav for 116 years, with the opening of the new Center of Emissions, the powers of the company in this area will be strengthened even further. "

As part of the development department thrusters ŠKODA, the new Emissions Center is directly connected with the Center for Engines Mladá Boleslav, which opened in September 2014. These facilities, equipped with the latest measurement technology, ŠKODA may quantify emissions from vehicles with gasoline or diesel as well as alternative fuel. 

The two stations will include completely new measurement called biaxial testers brakes, rollers and analysis systems. Initially, each set of tests can be performed up to 15 measurements daily broadcasts, which will be increased up to 25 measurements per day. The temperature range of tests is -40 to 65 degrees.

Sustainability and environmental protection are key elements in ŠKODA's corporate strategy, which can be checked particularly clearly in the newly launched Skoda Superb. Thanks to the new lighter engines and optimized aerodynamics, the new model uses up to 30% less fuel and emits 30% less CO2 than its predecessor.

In ŠKODA brand models 31 and manage CO2 emissions below 100 g / km, and 103 emit less than 120 g / km. In addition to the GreenLine and Green tec models, natural gas vehicles are a cornerstone of sustainable product strategy of the company. The ŠKODA range includes two attractive models G-TEC: G-TEC Octavia and Octavia Combi G-TEC.

ŠKODA path is clearly defined: green mobility must remain affordable; both for the benefit of customers and the environment. With the launch of the new Skoda Superb in late May, the manufacturer and rides his entire European range with modern and environmentally friendly engines EU-6. 

Currently, all ŠKODA models are available with the latest gasoline and diesel engines, including the stop-start and brake energy recovery systems.

With the new Center for Emissions, ŠKODA again strengthen its development capabilities. The manufacturer has the fourth largest development center for the entire Volkswagen Group, which is also one of the most advanced in the car industry. ŠKODA is the only manufacturer in the Czech Republic not only produces vehicles and components, but also develops them. 

For this, the Technical Development department currently has around 1,700 specialists, engineers, designers and builders.

ŠKODA has 116 years of tradition in the development and manufacture of propellers. In 1899, four years after the creation of the production company bicycles-, ŠKODA's founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement (L & K) they added for the first time an auxiliary motor to one of their bicycle frames. 

In 1905, L & K developed the first automobile company under the name 'Voiturette A', powered by a water-cooled two-cylinder 7 hp and a displacement of 1,100 cc engine.