#ExploreŠkoda News: A Czech-German success story: 35 years of Škoda Auto as part of the Volkswagen Group

Mladá Boleslav, 31 March 2026 – The agreement signed on 28 March 1991, which brought Škoda Auto into the Volkswagen Group, marked the beginning of a new era for the Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker. Backed by major investments, shared technologies and coordinated development, Škoda has grown into a successful global player active in around 100 markets worldwide. As part of the Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core, the brand is helping to make battery-electric mobility more accessible and will double its BEV portfolio by the end of this year with the Epiq and Peaq. At the same time, Škoda has expanded its role as a component manufacturer, supplying engines and transmissions to other Group brands and becoming the Volkswagen Group’s largest producer of BEV battery systems.This article was read by AI-generated voice.