Millionth vehicle was manufactured in Vrchlabí 
9/15/2008
The millionth Škoda vehicle was manufactured today at the Vrchlabí plant of the largest Czech car manufacturer since 1991, when the Škoda company was merged with the Volkswagen concern.

The vehicle was the Škoda Octavia Combi in the Elegance version with a 2.0 TDI DPF engine for a Germany customer.

“Vehicles have been produced in Vrchlabí for one hundred years, and this means we have extensive experience and tradition, on which we intend to continue building,” said Horst Mühl, member of the Board of Directors of Škoda Auto responsible for production.

Since 1991 the following models have been produced at the plant in Vrchlabí: the Favorit, Forman, Felicia, Felicia Combi, Van Plus, Pick-up Fun, Fabia Sedan, Octavia and first generation Octavia Combi. At the present time the factory is producing the Octavia Tour, Octavia Tour Combi, Octavia and Octavia Combi.
9/2/2010
The portfolio of diesel engines available with the Superb is going to be extended with the four-cylinder unit 1.6.TDI CR/77 kW that has already proved its calibre in the Octavia.
9/2/2010
Bohdan Wojnar was appointed the new Board member responsible for Human Resources at Škoda Auto, Klaus Dierkes was named Group Representative for Human Resources in China.
8/17/2010
At this year’s  Moscow Motor Show (25 – 29 August, 2010), Škoda Auto will stage national premieres of its flagship Superb Combi,  Fabia RS, the facelifted Fabia and Fabia S2000 rally car.