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 Ninety years ago, Škoda Auto began production of the Superb at its Mladá Boleslav plant. The model quickly became synonymous with a comfortable, refined, and dynamic driving experience, even on poor road surfaces. It impressed with its spacious interior – offering seating for up to seven passengers – generous equipment, and outstanding craftsmanship. Production continued until 1949. In 2001, the legendary name returned with the first modern-generation Škoda Superb. Now in its fourth generation, the Superb is available as a Hatch or Combi estate, featuring a choice of petrol and diesel engines, as well as mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The plug-in hybrid variants, the Superb Combi iV and Superb Hatch iV, offer an electric range of up to 120 km. Customers can also opt for front- or all-wheel drive.

As Škoda Auto celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, the company is also marking half a century since the Škoda 130 RS made its public debut at the Most circuit. With a string of international successes on rally stages and racetracks, this legendary competition car has earned a lasting place in motorsport history. Its legacy lives on today, with the RS badge featured on the most dynamic models in Škoda’s current line-up.

The Škoda 130 RS is one of the most iconic cars in the history of the Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker. In its day, it won numerous titles in both international rallying and circuit racing. Building on the strengths of its predecessors, the Škoda 180 RS and 200 RS, the Škoda 130 RS quickly became a formidable rival to established competitors thanks to its outstanding driving dynamics. Its many victories in prestigious events earned it a reputation as a powerhouse in Czechoslovak motorsport. To mark the 50th anniversary of its debut, three exemplars of the Škoda 130 RS are currently on display in the prototype and sports car depository at the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav, where they will remain until 27 April.

A star on the international rally and circuit racing scene
Just a month after its public debut at the Most circuit in April 1975, the newly developed Škoda 130 RS coupé – designated Type 735 – achieved an impressive result in its first competitive appearance. In the European Touring Car Championship race in Brno, two Škoda 130 RS cars finished third and fourth in the under-2000 cm³ class. This initial achievement set the stage for a highly successful motorsport career for the 130 RS. It won trophies both within the Eastern Bloc and on the international stage, where it faced tough competition from leading Western brands.

Among its triumphs, the Škoda 130 RS secured a class victory at the legendary Monte Carlo Rally in 1977, finishing 12th overall. Other standout performances include eighth place in the overall rankings at the Acropolis Rally in 1979. In 1981, it repeated this remarkable success, once again demonstrating its ability to outperform significantly more powerful rivals.

The Škoda 130 RS also made its mark on the circuit racing scene, claiming the overall title in the 1981 European Touring Car Championship – its greatest success on the track – after consistently finishing among the top three in previous seasons.

The key to success: lightweight design and outstanding handling
The Škoda 130 RS was powered by a liquid-cooled, rear-mounted four-cylinder OHV engine with a displacement of 1.3 litres. Over time, its output increased from the original 113 hp to 142 hp in the circuit racing version. Thanks to the use of aluminium alloy panels and fibreglass components, the racing car weighed just 720 kg, enabling it to reach a top speed of 220 km/h.

However, the real strength of the Mladá Boleslav-built competition car lay in its handling and agility. Its well-balanced design inspired confidence in all driving conditions, allowing it to respond reliably under pressure. In its original factory specification, nearly 200 units of the Škoda 130 RS were produced, with dozens more built privately using factory-supplied components.

The legacy of the iconic RS badge lives on in today’s models and motorsport
It was the Škoda 130 RS that introduced the RS – Rally Sport – designation, which has since become an iconic symbol of Škoda’s high-performance models. This sporting heritage continues today in select models from the brand’s current line-up.

On the international motorsport stage, the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 continues to uphold the RS name in the WRC2 category.

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Škoda Auto has joined the SATURNIN project, which aims to connect various manufacturers and maximise the reuse of steel waste, supporting industrial decarbonisation. Data on sheet metal offcuts from multiple companies are compared with the requirements of other manufacturers to facilitate their reuse. Involving the carmaker’s suppliers helps to reduce energy-intensive steel reprocessing at steelworks, while the carbon-neutral input material aligns with circular economy principles. As part of its corporate strategy, Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030, the company has committed to achieving carbon-neutral production at all its plants in the Czech Republic and India by the end of the decade.

“Conventional steel processing in foundries remains highly energy intensive. At the same time, we are constantly exploring innovative ways to reduce CO₂ along the entire value chain. Repurposing sheet metal offcuts and making efficient use of any unused material holds significant potential here, fully in line with the approaches and the circular economy principles we develop and apply at Škoda Auto. Another example for the application of these principles is our Curiosity Fuel project, introduced last year, where we repurpose spent coffee bean husks, which would otherwise go to waste, into a tanning agent for the leather in Škoda car seats.”

Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics

A second life for steel offcuts
Some sheet metal offcuts generated during car body production are large enough to be repurposed – for example, roof sections from vehicles with panoramic sunroofs or side panels. The Czech company Beneva’s SATURNIN project collects data on sheet metal offcuts from various manufacturers and matches them with the needs of producers of smaller components. By reusing these offcuts, waste is transformed back into a valuable raw material, supporting industrial decarbonisation and fostering the development of a circular economy.

Škoda Auto is contributing to the project by supplying offcuts from models such as the Octavia, Karoq, Kodiaq, and Enyaq while also exploring opportunities to repurpose additional components and collaborate with suppliers. By avoiding energy-intensive recycling in steelworks, this approach conserves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and ensures that the new input material is carbon-neutral.

The successor to Europe’s third best-selling all-electric model series last year has entered production: Škoda Auto has begun assembling the new Enyaq at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. Following the all-new Elroq, the Enyaq family is the Czech carmaker’s second production model to adopt the Modern Solid design language, which combines robustness, functionality, and authenticity. The new Enyaq also boasts enhanced aerodynamics for an extended range, sustainable materials in the interior and new digital features. The production line has an average daily output of up to 300 Enyaq family models.

“The start of production for the new Enyaq family is a very special moment for our production teams. As Škoda’s first MEB-based model, its predecessor marked a major milestone in manufacturing, laying the foundation for the processes we benefit from today. We extensively adapted our production facilities, enabling us to build both fully electric vehicles and the Octavia on a single production line. Producing the new Enyaq family at our main plant in Mladá Boleslav underscores our commitment to the Czech Republic. It reinforces our dedication to securing the long-term future of our sites while recognising our responsibility to further strengthen the country’s role as a key player in the European automotive industry.”

Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics

Flexible production in Mladá Boleslav
The new Enyaq, based on the modular electric toolkit (MEB), rolls off the state-of-the-art production line in Hall M13 at Škoda Auto’s Mladá Boleslav plant, alongside the Octavia and the all-new fully electric compact SUV, the Elroq. It is the first Volkswagen Group facility in Europe where ICE and BEV models are produced side by side, enabling a rapid adaptation to shifts in consumer demand.

In addition to assembling the new Elroq and new Enyaq, the Mladá Boleslav plant also manufactures battery systems for these MEB-based vehicles. The traction batteries produced there are also installed in electric models from other Volkswagen Group brands.

The new Enyaq family: a major upgrade for one of Europe’s best-selling EVs
The successor to Škoda’s first all-electric production model is available with two battery sizes and three powertrain options, delivering outputs between 150 kW and 210 kW. The Enyaq 60 and Enyaq 85 feature a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive, while the Enyaq 85x adds a second electric motor at the front for all-wheel drive.

Thanks to a range of aerodynamic enhancements – including optimised air curtains, newly designed wheels, and a sealed gap between the radiator and grille – the new Enyaq achieves an impressive drag coefficient as low as 0.245 for the Enyaq and 0.225 for the Enyaq Coupé. This results in an extended range of over 590 kilometres (WLTP) with the new Enyaq Coupé and over 580 kilometers with the new Enyaq.

The new Enyaq also comes with even more generous standard equipment, including heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, KESSY Advanced with Open-On-Approach and Walk-Away Locking, 3-zone Climatronic, Side Assist, Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control (pACC), and Traffic Jam Assist. New digital features include Remote Park Assist and Remote Trained Parking. Inside, customers can choose from six Design Selections, with a strong focus on innovative, sustainable, and durable materials. More information on the benefits of electric mobility is available on the Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility info hub, ‘Enter Electric!’

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