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Škoda

Czechia · Automobiles

Brand originCzechia
IndustryAutomobiles
Founded1895
HeadquartersMladá Boleslav, Czech Republic
Company / groupŠkoda Auto / Volkswagen Group

About Škoda

Škoda is a Czech automaker whose roots go back to Laurin & Klement, founded in Mladá Boleslav in 1895. After joining the Škoda industrial group the company continued vehicle production, and since the 1990s it has been part of Volkswagen Group.

What does Škoda make or offer?

Škoda's main product and technology areas include passenger cars, crossovers, EVs, hybrids and genuine parts.

Brand origin and manufacturing country

Škoda is a Czech automaker whose roots go back to Laurin & Klement, founded in Mladá Boleslav in 1895. After joining the Škoda industrial group the company continued vehicle production, and since the 1990s it has been part of Volkswagen Group. This does not mean every Škoda product is manufactured in one country. International companies can operate factories and supply chains in many countries, so the most reliable source for a specific product is its label or manufacturer documentation.

Good to know: a brand’s country of origin and the manufacturing country of a particular product may differ.

Common questions about Škoda

Where is Škoda from?

Škoda is a Czech automaker whose roots go back to Laurin & Klement, founded in Mladá Boleslav in 1895. After joining the Škoda industrial group the company continued vehicle production, and since the 1990s it has been part of Volkswagen Group.

When was Škoda founded?

The history of Škoda dates to 1895.

Official website: https://www.skoda-auto.com/