Skoda News
Ambitious targets and big investments for India’s carmakers
After a period of downsizing or complete withdrawal by some foreign OEMs, investment in Indian production is on the rise again with the domestic vehicle makers leading the way.
Skoda expands manufacturing operations with new Vietnam assembly plant
Skoda has officially begun local assembly of its Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan at a newly established facility in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province.
India aims to become a global player in automotive manufacturing
India is potentially on the cusp of becoming a major global player in vehicle production. Whether it can achieve this status will become clear in the next couple of years.
Skoda: “We need clarity in production about where the path leads”
Andreas Dick shares Skoda’s vision for digitisation and flexibility, tackling the challenges of electromobility, AI, and sustainable production.
South Korea declares Martial Law: Automotive Production braces
South Korea Martial Law sparks concern over its automotive production and global supply chains as political instability threatens key industries
Hyundai and Skoda sign MOU on hydrogen tech collaboration
Hyundai and Skoda will work together on hydrogen fuel cell technologies for mobility applications.
Lowering costs through sustainable manufacturing
Sophisticated and complex technologies could be used to reduce costs and make manufacturing more eco-friendly, but simple solutions might be the most effective
VW in cooperation to develop sustainable materials for vehicle interiors
Volkswagen will work with Revoltech to develop sustainable bio-based leather alternative made from industrial hemp.
Skoda builds updated Octavia at Kvasiny
Skoda shuffles production to add Octavia to Kvasiny and free up capacity at Mlada Bolslav for Enyaq and Elroq models.
Impacts of global geopolitics on European production
From Brexit’s influence on battery production to global conflicts impacting shipping routes and semiconductor supply, these are geopoltical forces shaping manufacturing strategies.
The changing shape of Europe’s automotive production operations
European vehicle manufacturing is having to adapt to weakening EV demand and increasing competition.
Antolin expands its production footprint in Asia with a new plant in India
The new plant will produce lighting, HMI systems and electronics for leading automotive manufacturers in the Indian market.
Škoda accelerates SUV innovation with second-generation Kodiaq launch in Kvasiny
Marking a new era in its SUV campaign, Škoda Auto commences production of the revamped Kodiaq in Kvasiny, blending cutting-edge technology with sustainability and design excellence. The upgrade improves the manufacturing capabilities of the site while also equipping it for the production of the new Kodiaq iV, introducing a plug-in hybrid drivetrain to the series for the first time.
AMS Winter 2023/24 – BMW’s battery boost
BMW is aiming to achieve ‘expertise in every cell’ of its generation six batteries
Skoda Superb’s fourth generation hits production milestone at Volkswagen’s Bratislava plant
Skoda’s fourth-gen Superb production is in full swing at the revamped Bratislava plant, a key move in the Beta+ project with Volkswagen Passat. This strategic shift optimizes production capacities, making room for more Octavia units. The upgraded plant now boasts hybrid lines, EV battery facilities, and an eco-friendly paintshop. The diverse powertrains of the Superb, a symbol of Skoda’s legacy since 1934, underscore its commitment to efficiency and synergies within the Volkswagen Group
Skoda Kvasiny to become electromobility powerhouse
Head of Skoda Kvasiny plant, Miloš Halbich discusses how the plant continues to evolve to meet market developments
India’s light vehicle demand is rising again, and so is manufacturing investment
India has long been seen as the next big thing in automotive manufacturing. Will new investment help it realise its potential?
AMS Summer 2023 – JLR goes electric
In our AMS Summer digital edition, we have features on JLR’s plans to transform its end-to-end industrial system, ready for new electric models, Seat’s technical upgrades to production operations and upskilling the workforce, and insights into developments at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant, and more.
AMS Electric Vehicles – The road to e-mobility
In this latest AMS digital edition we will look closely at how manufacturers are developing and finetuning their electric powertrain technologies, platforms and production processes, with in-depth features on Skoda, GM, Ford, Volta Trucks, REE Automotive and more.
Škoda sets sights on 70% EV mix by 2030, more climate-neutral plants in Czech Republic
Skoda production chief and VW Group veteran Michael Oeljeklaus sets out the Czech brand’s route map to more EVs and more efficiency in this exclusive interview.
