#ExploreŠkoda Podcast 2.0
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#ExploreSkoda Podcast: The all-new Superb. How is the car's exterior designed?
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBŠkoda unveiled the fourth generation of the Superb model in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic. What are its key design innovations? What were the most intriguing aspects of its development? And which part of the preparation process was the most challenging? Exterior Design Coordinator Petr Matušinec at Škoda Auto, addresses all these questions and more.
Škoda Auto: New rooftop photovoltaic systems contribute to carbon-neutral production efforts
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 46 seconds - 296 KBMladá Boleslav, 31 October 2023 – Škoda Auto is paving the way for carbon-neutral production at its Czech plants by the end of the decade. In cooperation with ČEZ ESCO and ŠKO-ENERGO, the car manufacturer has commissioned three rooftop photovoltaic systems at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav and the Škoda Parts Center logistics hub. Covering an area of over 10,000 m2, equivalent to more than 15 tennis courts, the new solar power plant is expected to generate more than 2 GWh of emission-free ...
#ExploreSkoda News: New rooftop photovoltaic systems contribute to carbon-neutral production efforts
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 46 seconds - 296 KBMladá Boleslav, 31 October 2023 – Škoda Auto is paving the way for carbon-neutral production at its Czech plants by the end of the decade. In cooperation with ČEZ ESCO and ŠKO-ENERGO, the car manufacturer has commissioned three rooftop photovoltaic systems at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav and the Škoda Parts Center logistics hub. Covering an area of over 10,000 m2, equivalent to more than 15 tennis courts, the new solar power plant is expected to generate more than 2 GWh of emission-free ...
#ExploreSkoda News: Digital Certificate: Providing customers with more transparency when selling a used Škoda
October 30, 2023 10:00 - 39 seconds - 253 KBMladá Boleslav, 30 October 2023 – With a few clicks, Škoda owners can now create a Digital Certificate with verified details on their vehicle’s condition and service history within warranty time. This file is an official document from the manufacturer, compiling data from various sources, including the vehicle’s electronic service book. Customers consistently have reliable information about their vehicle at their fingertips without needing to visit a dealer or pay additional fees. The servic...
#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto releases fourth-generation Superb teaser and announces world premiere details
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 26 seconds - 180 KBMladá Boleslav, 30 October 2023 – Škoda Auto is teasing the fourth-generation Superb, with a short clip offering a glimpse of both the exterior and interior highlights. The world premiere is slated for 2 November at 19:00 CET and will be broadcast live on the Škoda Storyboard and Škoda’s YouTube, X and LinkedIn channels. This article was read by AI-generated voice.
#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Historical Škoda Superb - What made it innovative for its time?
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Škoda Superb introduced a series of groundbreaking features in 1934. What were these innovations? Who could afford this car back then? Where in the world was it being driven? And how does it compare to the modern Superb? All of these aspects and much more are discussed by Michal Velebný, the coordinator of the restoration workshop at the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav.
#ExploreSkoda News: Škoda Auto Group: Robust financial and sales figures across the first nine months of 2023
October 27, 2023 08:00 - 51 seconds - 326 KBMladá Boleslav, 27 October 2023 – Škoda Auto reports consistent growth throughout the first three quarters of the year, recording positive results across all key financial indicators. The automaker’s operating profit stands at 1.26 billion euros, marking a 47.2% increase compared to the same period last year, while the return on sales increased to 6.4% (2022: 5.6%). A key contributor to this positive trend has been the robust sales performance of the all-electric Enyaq series. Globally, Škod...
#ExploreSkoda Podcast: Main attractions of the all-new Škoda Kodiaq
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBWhat do customers like the most about the Škoda Kodiaq? What are the main innovations they can look forward to? For whom is the Škoda Kodiaq the ideal car? What color options will be available for the new Kodiaq? And what new safety features does the Škoda Kodiaq offer? Head of Product Marketing SUV at Škoda Auto Jil – Katharina Mahler has the answers to this and much more.
The all-new Škoda Kodiaq Interior: What Are the Biggest Changes and Innovations?
September 27, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBHead of Interior Desing at Škoda Auto, Peter Olah, along with his team, provide a description of the new Škoda Kodiaq interior down to the last detail. What are the key changes in the vehicle's interior? In what configurations will the interior be available to customers?
The All-New Škoda Kodiaq Interior: What Are the Biggest Changes and Innovations?
September 27, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBHead of Interior Desing at Škoda Auto, Peter Olah, along with his team, provide a description of the new Škoda Kodiaq interior down to the last detail. What are the key changes in the vehicle's interior? In what configurations will the interior be available to customers?
Facelift Kamiq and Scala: Everything about the interior with Škoda designer Caroline Liehr
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhere do the Scala and Kamiq models use recycled materials? What are the main trends in interior design? What will the future of interior design be like in Škoda Auto? Color and Trim Designer in Škoda Auto Caroline Liehr answers all of that and much more.
The student vehicle Škoda Roadiaq is the perfect car for digital nomads. What features does it offer?
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBThe latest student car, Škoda Roadiaq, prepared by 29 students from Škoda Academy, is the first electric car within the unique Azubi Car project. This super-modern mobile office features a permanent internet connection, a 27-inch monitor, and a docking station. In a matter of moments, it can transform into a living space with a bed and a kitchenette. What other features have the students incorporated into the car? Talented student Agáta Fraňková and teacher Ivo Vollman in interview.
Behind the scenes of active safety testing lies the present and future of assistants that save lives daily.
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWhere will the development of active safety assistants lead? What are the most significant innovations in this field? We thoroughly discussed all of this with ŠKODA Auto experts at the test centre at the Polygon site in Úhelnice, and they also had the opportunity to experience individual stations firsthand. What is it like, for instance, when a car is being driven by a robot and comes to a halt just before a pedestrian or cyclist?
Recycled bumpers and interior parts made of beetroot - Škoda develops more sustainable materials
March 29, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBHow can we boost sustainability in the automotive industry? This podcast will not be about petrolheads and EV drivers locking horns. Instead, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the materials the cars are made of – both inside and out. In line with circular economy principles, the EKX department at Škoda Auto is looking for new materials – from interior details made of biomaterials, which are still in the early prototype phase, to the bumper-to-bumper project, which is almost production-ready a...
Cars "talking" to pedestrians? Škoda developed a special HMI for Enyaq iV
March 14, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBCould cars signal to pedestrians at the crosswalk that they are slowing down? So they can cross safely? Listen to today's SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST! In the last episode, we discussed the IPA2X autonomous robot that stops cars approaching a crossing so people can cross safely. The Škoda car company also took part in the project financed by the European Union. It also developed a special mask for the Enyaq iV car with an HMI interface. Instead of a so-called crystal face, this prototype Enyaq has...
IPA2X - inteligent rover that helps you safely cross the road
March 01, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThe IPA2X robot can be thought of as an intelligent assistant for pedestrians – an autonomous rover aimed at improving safety at crossings, for example, for children, people with mobility issues and all pedestrians. It has two main parts: The base, or if you will, a chassis with wheels driven by electric motors. On the two-meter pole is the second part of the robot, basically its brain, LiDAR, and cameras, thanks to which it can recognize objects in its surroundings, mainly approaching vehic...
Safer railway crossings with new Škoda app
February 14, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBUnfortunately, the number of accidents at railway crossings is constantly increasing. Drivers who ignore warning devices or are not careful enough at unprotected intersections are often to blame. But Škoda Auto has developed an application that warns drivers of an approaching train - and should thus increase safety at crossings. In most current Škoda models, you can download the Traffication app directly to the infotainment system. The software evaluates potential dangers using trains' loca...
Škoda Enyaq RS iV + frozen lake = GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBŠkoda broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the ‘longest continuous vehicle drift on ice’. Behind the steering wheel of the Mamba Green Škoda Enyaq RS iV on the frozen lake Stortjärnen, located in Krokom, Sweden, was the experienced racer and motoring journalist Richard Meaden, who, by the way, competed in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2007 and 2008. And, in 2011, he set a new world record for a production sedan at Bonneville Speed Week in a Škoda Octavia vRS – a record he...
Škoda launched its own metaverse - the Škodaverse!
January 18, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBAs we enter the new year, you may be considering getting a new car, planning to take a look around a showroom or talking to a dealer. You might even be going through the specifications and looking at photos online. But what if you could explore a car from different angles and even take it for a drive without leaving your home? Škoda has already launched a virtual showroom – a website where you can configure your ideal car and see a 3D model of it. We discussed this with the head of the Cus...
New ENYAQ RS iV - another fast EV with another update of ME3 software
December 14, 2022 01:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBŠKODA presented a new version of its EV - ENYAQ RS iV. We had the chance to drive it in the south of Spain and test new update of ME3 software. We talked with Jaromír Mendl, product marketing manager of ENYAQ family about the development of new ME3 generation of software and its latest updates.
50 Years of crash test at ŠKODA - from steam rocket to battery safety
December 07, 2022 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBNowadays, the cars for crash tests are full of sensors. But in 1972 it looked pretty different - the engineers equipped ŠKODA 100 with a steam rocket engine…To mark fifty years of crash tests, ŠKODA has invited journalists to the otherwise inaccessible crash laboratory in Úhelnice near Mladá Boleslav. Roman Minařík, head of the Škoda Auto test centre in Úhelnice, outlines the fascinating history of crash tests.
Better traffic situation in the city? We need the data about pedestrians too, says the MIT expert
November 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBData moves the world - especially in urban mobility. The municipalities, or f.e. service providers, are collecting the data and using them to improve their services and the place we live in. What data to collect? And how to use them for urban projects regarding mobility issues and climate change? That was one of the main topics of this year's Prague City Data Congress. And one of the speakers was Fábio Duarte, the principal research scientist at MIT Senseable City Lab. Fábio Duarte wants ...
Park & Pay without leaving the car - with new ŠKODA app
November 16, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBFind a parking space, select the zone in the app and pay on your phone. I guess we all know this process pretty well already. But ŠKODA has made it even simpler. In Switzerland, ŠKODA tested the Pay-to-park app in a pilot scheme, allowing you to select and pay for parking using the car’s infotainment system without pulling out your mobile. Plus, thanks to this service, you don’t have to pay for more time than you were actually parked in that zone. After Switzerland, ŠKODA has now launched th...
FABIA RS Rally2 - developed for the success!
November 02, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhen you look at the provisional rankings of the World Rally Championship in the WRC 2 category, there are three drivers with the ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 EVO – the third generation of the rally FABIA – in the top three positions. And ŠKODA AUTO hopes that the next generation will be just as dominant. The FABIA RS Rally2, the fourth generation of this rally version of the popular FABIA, has just finished the homologation process, and we had the opportunity to take a ride as a co-drivers on the r...
FABIA RS Rally2 - developed for the success!
November 02, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhen you look at the provisional rankings of the World Rally Championship in the WRC 2 category, there are three drivers with the ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 EVO – the third generation of the rally FABIA – in the top three positions. And ŠKODA AUTO hopes that the next generation will be just as dominant. The FABIA RS Rally2, the fourth generation of this rally version of the popular FABIA, has just finished the homologation process, and we had the opportunity to take a ride as a co-drivers on the r...
ŠKODA ENYAQ iV’s batteries are getting their second life
October 17, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBPRE, the third largest electricity supplier in the Czech Republic, opened a new charging hub in Prague’s eleventh district with ten AC and one fast DC charger. In cooperation with ŠKODA, they also installed this small container – so-called second-life battery energy storage. This device is an answer to common questions like “What happens to the battery once it degrades?” And also, “How can I charge my car if I live in a flat with no garage?” This energy storage contains 48 batteries from ENY...
Faster, more reliable and safer data transfer - ŠKODA and Vodafone installed new 5G private network
September 28, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIt might be frustrating when your wifi internet speed fluctuates. But in the worst-case scenario, it means your download is taking a bit longer, or the stream is not stable. But the same situation in the production hall would mean the industrial robots are not working properly, which might cause serious damage. ŠKODA IT thus partnered with the Vodafone Czech Republic and installed the first big commercial 5G mobile private network at its manufacturing plant in Mladá Boleslav. This 5G network...
Hexagon - 1,2 million points per second closer to perfection thanks to laser technology
September 14, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBDo you know that specific smell of a brand-new car? Everything is clean and polished, and all the parts fit together perfectly—every stitch on the seat, every piece of the bodywork. To achieve that, you need a high level of quality control - both during the development of the car and later during the production phase. ŠKODA thus partnered with Swiss company Hexagon and, thanks to this collaboration, uses state-of-the-art laser technology in its production lines. And also, ŠKODA experts work...
Future of ŠKODA. Electrified, modern solid and up to date with strong heritage
August 31, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWelcome to the new episode of the SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST. Right after the summer break, we start with a big world premiere. At the end of August, ŠKODA unveiled its seven-seater VISION 7S concept. ŠKODA thus provides the first specific outlook on the brand's new design language. From now on, ŠKODA will be not only simply clever but also modern solid. This new design language combines robustness, functionality, and authenticity. With the new design language, there will also be a new corporat...
ŠKODA 1100 OHC Coupé: "czech E-Type" back on track
June 22, 2022 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBAt the end of the 1950s, two ŠKODA coupés based on the 1100 OHC roadster began taking part in Czech road races. While they did enjoy some success in local races, their racing career didn’t last long – the 1960s saw a new category of racing cars, and the OHC Coupé went into retirement. Enthusiasts from ŠKODA Česana bought the two cars, but in the end, both were written off in crashes. One of them was so burnt that its unique all-aluminium body was destroyed. Nevertheless, today’s SIMPLY CLEVE...
ŠKODA 1100 OHC Coupé: "czech E-Type" back on track
June 22, 2022 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBAt the end of the 1950s, two ŠKODA coupés based on the 1100 OHC roadster began taking part in Czech road races. While they did enjoy some success in local races, their racing career didn’t last long – the 1960s saw a new category of racing cars, and the OHC Coupé went into retirement. Enthusiasts from ŠKODA Česana bought the two cars, but in the end, both were written off in crashes. One of them was so burnt that its unique all-aluminium body was destroyed. Nevertheless, today’s SIMPLY CLEVE...
Rally car that can make water out of the air
June 08, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBApprentices from the ŠKODA AUTO Vocational School build a unique Student Concept Car every year. This time, they based it on ŠKODA’s smallest SUV, the KAMIQ. In collaboration with ŠKODA Motorsport, they created the amazing ŠKODA AFRIQ that could enter any special stage of the legendary Dakar Rally off the bat. Plus, it can make water out of the air - thanks to technology from the Israeli company WaterGen. The system extracts drinking water from the humidity of the air and can even generate d...
Engines, gearboxes and now batteries - ŠKODA AUTO starts the production of its own traction batteries for electric vehicles
May 25, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday we’re at the M6 production hall of the ŠKODA AUTO factory in Mladá Boleslav. So far, this is where batteries for the plug-in hybrid cars, SUPERB iV and OCTAVIA iV have been produced. But not long ago, ŠKODA AUTO added traction batteries to the line-up. These are used in the all-electric models based on the MEB platform – the ENYAQ iV and ENYAQ Coupé iV. The company invested almost 130 million euros in the new facility. 200 new jobs will be created, and when running at full capacity, th...
"Tetris", which can save tons of CO2
May 04, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBAlmost everyone knows the classic computer game, which aims to place variously shaped elements in a given space as compactly as possible. ŠKODA AUTO logistics has the same task whenever they have to load a 40-foot-long freight container. However, since 2020, they have been supported by an application using artificial intelligence technology: OPTIKON AI calculates the best way to place and the optimal number of different types of pallets, thus maximizing the loading capacity of the container....
Despite the war: 35 Ukrainian women are producing cable harnesses in Mladá Boleslav
April 21, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBToday’s SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST is special. We won’t be talking about digital technologies or innovations but about helping the people of Ukraine fleeing from Russian aggression. Due to the war, PEKM Kabeltechnik temporarily suspended production at its plant in Lviv, where they assemble cable harnesses for door panels, bumpers, seats, and towbars. The factory is now operating again, but to a limited extent due to supply constraints. This is why ŠKODA AUTO decided to help the company duplicate ...
Despite the war: 35 Ukrainian women are producing cable harnesses in Mladá Boleslav
April 21, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBToday’s SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST is special. We won’t be talking about digital technologies or innovations but about helping the people of Ukraine fleeing from Russian aggression. Due to the war, PEKM Kabeltechnik temporarily suspended production at its plant in Lviv, where they assemble cable harnesses for door panels, bumpers, seats, and towbars. The factory is now operating again, but to a limited extent due to supply constraints. This is why ŠKODA AUTO decided to help the company duplicate ...
Do I need photovoltaics to charge my electric car at home?
April 06, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode of the Simply Clever podcast, we’ll be offering some advice to people who have decided to switch to electromobility. Imagine the situation – you have two cars at home, and you’re thinking about trading one in to get an EV, maybe one with a small battery that’s ideal for towns and cities. I was in that situation not so long ago and had questions like:is it ok if I just use a standard plug socket to charge the EV? How is charging going to affect my bills? And should I start t...
How it feels to drive new ŠKODA ENYAQ Coupé RS iV?
March 23, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBSportier, more passionate, and more powerful - at the end of January, ŠKODA AUTO introduced a new version of the fully electric model ENYAQ iV - the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV. And now, in March, the journalists had the first chance to drive it - including the fastest version RS. The so-called Media Launch was held in Tuscany, Italy. And in this episode of SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST 2.0, I'm going to try out the new ENYAQ COUPÉ iV on my own.
How it feels to drive new ŠKODA ENYAQ Coupé RS iV?
March 23, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBSportier, more passionate, and more powerful - at the end of January, ŠKODA AUTO introduced a new version of the fully electric model ENYAQ iV - the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV. And now, in March, the journalists had the first chance to drive it - including the fastest version RS. The so-called Media Launch was held in Tuscany, Italy. And in this episode of SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST 2.0, I'm going to try out the new ENYAQ COUPÉ iV on my own.
Why the new Fabia has the best aerodynamic in its class?
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWith the two latest models, ŠKODA AUTO achieved excellent results in the drag coefficient. In the case of the brand new ŠKODA ENYAQ Coupé iV, it is thanks to the coupé silhouette. And today we will be referring to the fourth-generation FABIA introduced in 2021, which has the best aerodynamic drag coefficient in its category, thanks to the work of Vít Hubáček from the ŠKODA AUTO Aerodynamics Department. Mr. Hubacek and Jan (Honza) Jagrík, head of the Aerodynamics Department, will be our guest...
Robin Švaříček about peer-to-peer carsharing
February 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThe expression peer-to-peer comes from computer terminology. In peer-to-peer networks, the clients or users communicate directly with each other. And peer-to-peer cArshAring works exactly the same way. As a customer, you do not rent from a carsharing company but directly from the car owner - when he is not using his vehicle. In this episode of SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST, we look back at the successful year of growth and expansion of the Czech peer-to-peer carsharing service HoppyGo with its CEO...
Dalibor Pantůček & Jaromír Mendl about new ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV
February 02, 2022 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBNo fuel, just heartbeat - with these words ŠKODA AUTO introduced its new member of the EV family - ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV and also its RS version. More aerodynamic profile, more sportive design, extended range and faster charging and in RS version the most powerful production ŠKODA ever. That's all you get with this new ŠKODA electric model, while you still have a spacious boot that is only 15 liters smaller than in regular ENYAQ iV. You can re-watch the world premiere on ŠKODA AUTO Czech repu...
Jiří Dytrych about new global platform for small cars
January 19, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBShortly after Skoda Auto presented its new model for the Indian market, the small Sedan Slavia, the car manufacturer announced another piece of news concerning its “global models”, specifically the next generation of vehicles for the Indian and South American markets, among others. Skoda Auto is taking over global responsibility for the MQB-A0 platform of the Volkswagen Group and will be developing the next generation of this platform, which incorporates the smallest models produced by the G...
Sascha Meyer about the ridesharing service MOIA
December 08, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode of SIMPLY CLEVER PODCAST 2.0 we visit Hamburg. This city with the population of almost 2 millions people is facing exactly the same problem as most of the big cities. Lots of cars, not enough space for parking and of course emissions. Volskwagen offers its own solution - ridesharing service called MOIA. You can see these golden painted electric minibuses pretty much everywhere on the streets of Hamburg. What you don't see is the clever algorithm behind the app which calcula...
Marek Jancák about the global shortage of chips
December 01, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBProbably nobody could have expected that right after the covid crisis there would be another global problem causing the vehicle production to stop - this time the global shortage of chips. Of course, covid19 played its role. One of the other reasons is probably that the production of chips is too centralised in Asia. But it was probably a combination of various factors combined. How are the automotive companies supposed to react? A what is the outline for upcoming months? These are the quest...
Eric Boutin about changes in customer journey
November 10, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBImagine that you are thinking about selling your old car. But not because you want to sell it, but because the car itself told you it is the right time to do it - based on used car market data. According to Eric Boutin, head of customer journey at ŠKODA AUTO this is not a science fiction. With proper data it is quite an easy thing to process. But we need to get to the point where there will be public consent that this kind of data usage is beneficial for the customers. What exactly is behi...
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