Škoda has always had one eye on the future while never forgetting the legends that built its past. With 130 years of history under its wheels, the brand can draw on a remarkable back catalogue of classic models that have shaped automotive history.

As part of its creative process, Škoda’s design team often looks back to the brand’s most iconic models, reinterpreting them through the lens of its Modern Solid design philosophy. The latest classic to be reimagined for the electric era is the legendary Škoda 110 R coupé – a pioneering model that not only captured the hearts of drivers in its day but also laid the foundations for some of Škoda’s most successful rally and race cars.

Škoda’s 2025 110 R reboot is the work of Richard Švec, a designer at Škoda Auto who works in the digital modelling team. His passion for the 110 R has inspired him to craft a bold, forward-looking reimagining of the Coupé for the electric age.

Despite drawing obvious inspiration from the classic 1970s model, Richard’s take on the 110 R is anything but retro. Instead, it’s a clean-sheet vision that carefully integrates subtle nods to the original, while embracing the crisp proportions and uncluttered surfaces that define Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language.

With a strong stance, taut surfaces and geometric shapes, the 110 R is a coupé that captures the elegance and boldness of the original. Skoda’s incredible motorsport heritage is evident too: flared arches, a visible roll cage, centre-lock wheels, and ribbed detailing on the bonnet pay subtle homage to the legendary 130 RS.

From the start of the design process, the 2025 110 R was envisaged with electric propulsion and a rear-wheel drive layout – the latter element remaining faithful to the original. To help reinforce the visual link between the concept and its inspiration, the new version features distinctive side air intakes that take on a new function as cooling ducts for the battery pack. “Because an EV doesn’t need the same kind of cooling system as a combustion car, I was able to keep the shapes and surfaces beautifully clean,” says Richard.

Hi-tech features play a starring role too. Low-drag cameras replace conventional mirrors, while the headlights are concealed beneath sliding covers that only reveal themselves when in use.

“Lighting tells you so much about a car’s era,” Richard explains. “Reusing round headlights or retro tail lamps would have been too backward-looking. Instead, I used Škoda’s new Tech-loop lighting signature, recently introduced with the Vision O concept.”

Other details include a striking black front panel that integrates a host of sensors, vertical LED running lights, and an illuminated Škoda badge. At the rear, a standalone glowing logo takes centre stage, mirrored on the wheels and even within the rear windows.

Explaining the overall design concept, Richard explains: “I didn’t want to recreate the past. The goal was to capture the spirit of the 110 R in a car that feels innovative and absolutely contemporary. Finding the right balance between heritage and modernity was the real challenge.

“I’ve always been drawn to elegant cars – those with clean surfaces and simple details. That’s exactly what the 110 R did so well. It was stylish, but it also had real motorsport credibility. That combination fascinated me.”

The rebooted vision of the 110 R was brought to life using both traditional and digital tools. Richard began with sketches before evolving the design into a 3D digital model, giving the coupé a striking presence, even in concept form.

Like Škoda’s other reimagined classics, such as the Felicia Fun and Favorit, the 110 R concept is purely a design study at this stage with no plans for production. However, the brand’s classic designs and rich heritage continue to inform Škoda’s design teams as they develop and craft the next generation of cars.

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The Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its opening in 1995, it has showcased a plenty of unique historic vehicles, hosted many themed exhibitions and welcomed more than four million visitors. Since its opening, it has thus contributed to enriching cultural life in both Mladá Boleslav and the entire region.

Home and cultural archive of the brand’s long and fascinating history

The Škoda Museum first opened its doors in 1995 to mark Škoda Auto’s centenary and is housed in a historic industrial building from the early 20th century. Originally home to the production of bicycles, motorcycles, engines and complete cars, the building is located on the Václav Klement Avenue in Mladá Boleslav leading to Škoda’s main production plant.

In 2012, the museum underwent an extensive modernisation, giving it its current form. The exhibition space of 1,800 m² is divided into the three sections Tradition, Evolution and Precision. Other features include a dedicated repository for sports cars and prototypes, the Laurin & Klement Forum multifunctional hall, the Václav café and restaurant, and a souvenir shop. The museum displays around 50 cars, 5 motorcycles and 2 bicycles, while the repository holds 23 studies, prototypes and racing cars.

Since 2018, the exhibition in the museum has also featured an L&K–Lorraine-Dietrich 450 aircraft engine from 1926. In collaboration with the National Technical Museum in Prague it is recalling the aviation chapter of Laurin & Klement’s history.

Over the past 30 years, the Škoda Museum has also become a cultural centre for both the city of Mladá Boleslav and the entire region. Alongside permanent and temporary exhibitions, it regularly hosts various cultural and educational events and activities for both adults and children. Moreover, it also takes part in local and nationwide initiatives, including the popular Museum Night events.

Unique exhibits and themed exhibitions

The Škoda Museum continually enriches its permanent displays with themed exhibitions, presenting concept cars, design studies and or student projects soon after their world premieres. In recent years, these themed exhibitions have also featured the new-generation Superb alongside all its predecessors, 50 years of the RS designation, the Škoda Popular and Rapid as well as 60 years of the Škoda 1000 MB and displays dedicated to sustainability and ecology.

The museum consistently posts strong visitor numbers, attracting visitors from across the globe: In 2006, it welcomed its one-millionth visitor and its four-millionth this January. Visits can also be combined with tours of Škoda’s production plants in Mladá Boleslav, Vrchlabí or Kvasiny, or with a trip to Ferdinand Porsche’s Birth House in Liberec–Vratislavice.

Two anniversaries: 30 years of the museum and 130 years of Škoda

The museum’s jubilee coincides with the 130th anniversary since the foundations of Škoda were laid, making the company one of the world’s oldest carmakers still in operation. A special exhibition dedicated to this this special landmark anniversary is still running until the end of the year.

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Škoda Auto is an official partner of the Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships for the first time. Now in its fourth year, the event takes place this weekend in the Dutch province of Limburg. The World Championships are notable for bringing together the men’s and women’s professional elite with passionate amateur riders, who set off on the same course shortly after the pros. Škoda Auto is providing the organisers with seven electrified vehicles, five of them all-electric Enyaq models. The all-electric Elroq will be showcased trackside. Visitors can look forward to a full programme, including the popular mobile café housed in the Elroq. In line with its long-standing support for cycling, Škoda’s partnership with the UCI underpins its ambition to be the top brand for active and functionally oriented customers in its European home base and in the fastest-growing international markets.

“Cycling marked the beginning of Škoda Auto 130 years ago. Since then, the company has travelled a long road of innovation and change – and the same is true for cycling. The rise of gravel cycling, which combines road riding with off-road adventure, is a great example. We’re proud to support this exciting discipline, showcasing our commitment to sustainable mobility by providing an electrified fleet. This partnership allows us to connect even more with everyday explorers who enjoy trying new things and embrace an active lifestyle.”

Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing

2025 Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships: bringing professionals and amateurs together
Gravel is one of the fastest-growing cycling disciplines, combining elements of road and mountain biking. This year, the fourth edition will see leading riders compete on a demanding course across natural terrain in the province of Limburg, around Beek and Maastricht. Alongside the appeal of racing on natural terrain, the format brings together the men’s and women’s professional elite with amateur enthusiasts, who start shortly after the pros and ride the same route in their age groups.

A challenging course to test riders and technique
The organisers have prepared a varied course: on Saturday the women cover 131 km, and on Sunday the men tackle 180 km. The route features four climbs between 500 and 1,500 metres in length, with several steep ramps. The toughest section comes near the finish, where riders face more than one kilometre at an average gradient of 8%, mostly on gravel. The reigning UCI gravel world champions are Mathieu van der Poel (NED) and his compatriot Marianne Vos (NED).

Škoda engaging with fans on site and on screen
Škoda Auto is supplying seven electrified vehicles for the organisers’ use, including five fully electric Enyaqs. The all-electric Elroq will be showcased trackside. Visitors can look forward to a full programme including giveaways and fan activities at two Škoda stands next to the start and finish. There will be competitions and games, as well as a mobile café built in the Elroq, serving Škoda’s own sustainable Curiosity Fuel coffee. Thousands of fans are expected to attend, with millions of viewers following the events via live broadcasts.

Škoda Auto’s long-standing commitment to cycling
This spring, Škoda announced it will be a partner for the next two seasons of two flagship UCI events: the Mountain Bike World Championships and the Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships. In doing so, the Czech carmaker has expanded its already extensive support for cycling, rooted in its rich heritage.

The company’s founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, began manufacturing bicycles in Mladá Boleslav in 1895. Cycling is one of the main pillars of Škoda Auto’s sponsorship activities, including world-renowned races. Chief among these are the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España stage races. In addition, last year the company extended its partnership with organiser A.S.O. through to 2028.

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Škoda Auto has produced its four-millionth SUV, confirming strong customer demand for this vehicle category. The brand’s first modern SUV was the Yeti, launched in 2009, and the line-up is now the largest in Škoda’s history, spanning seven model series: from the Indian-built sub-4-metre Kylaq and the Kushaq, through the Kamiq, Karoq and Kodiaq, to the fully electric Elroq and Enyaq, including the Enyaq Coupé. SUVs now account for roughly half of Škoda Auto’s total deliveries. The Elroq and Enyaq also rank among the most popular electric vehicles in many European markets. In India, locally developed and manufactured models have driven a sharp increase in sales in this promising region. Škoda SUVs are produced worldwide and, this year, assembly of the Kushaq from completely knocked down (CKD) kits from India began at a new plant in Vietnam. Last week, the Škoda Epiq showcar was unveiled. The series model will enter production next year alongside with the model based on the Vision 7S concept.

“The success story of Škoda SUVs has reached another milestone – four million vehicles built is clear proof that our broad model range and global production network meet the diverse requirements of customers worldwide. From compact sub-4-metre SUVs to spacious seven-seaters, and including efficient, versatile electric models, Škoda offers the right solution for a wide variety of needs. The growing community of Škoda SUV owners shows us that our product strategy resonates well with our customers and we are on the right track.”

Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics

The broadest line-up ever: Škoda SUVs meet the needs of diverse customer groups
Škoda’s current portfolio comprises 12 model series, seven of them in the SUV segment. As a result, SUVs now account for more than 55% of the brand’s deliveries. In the first half of this year, SUVs were among Škoda’s best-selling models: the Kodiaq ranked second with 64,800 deliveries, followed by the compact Kamiq in third with 64,100 units sold.
Some SUVs have only recently launched, and their full potential is yet to be reflected in the sales statistics. The all-new, fully electric Elroq has been on the market for less than a year and is already climbing the EV sales charts across Europe. It was the best-selling EV on the continent in April and July and, by the end of August, more than 100,000 orders had been placed. The new Enyaq family, introduced earlier this year, continues to play a significant role in Škoda’s success in the SUV category. In total, the carmaker delivered 72,000 fully electric SUVs to customers in Europe in the first half of the year alone.

Global footprint: Škoda SUV production around the world
SUVs are also driving Škoda’s strong growth in India, where models are developed and manufactured to meet the needs of local customers. The Kylaq, launched last year, has quickly gained popularity in the highly competitive sub-four-metre SUV segment. The second Indian model, the Kushaq, is exported to several other countries and, since earlier this year, has also been assembled from completely knocked down (CKD) kits at a new plant in Vietnam. Škoda SUVs are produced in the Czech Republic, India, Ukraine and Vietnam, and, since 2024, also in Kazakhstan.

Two more SUVs on the way: Škoda to introduce its smallest and largest electric SUVs
Škoda Auto is further strengthening its commitment to sustainable mobility and is pressing ahead with the electrification of its model range, including SUVs. Next year, the brand will present the production version of the Škoda Epiq, an attractive entry-level crossover with all-electric drive and an affordable price tag. In 2026, Škoda will also stage the world premiere of its flagship electric SUV – a model for up to seven passengers, based on the Vision 7S concept.

A brief history of Škoda SUVs
Škoda Yeti (2009–2018; 684,500 units built)
Škoda’s first SUV was a standalone model created through the clever use of existing components. It combined compact dimensions with high practicality and featured a versatile interior reminiscent of an MPV.

Škoda Kodiaq (2016–present; now in its second generation; 1,077,200 units built)
This spacious model with up to seven seats marked the start of Škoda’s SUV success story, launching a product campaign that attracted an entirely new customer base. The second generation, introduced in 2023, brought a new plug-in hybrid system, a more dynamic and robust design, and features such as a head-up display.

Škoda Karoq (2017–present; 917,000 units built)
A successful compact SUV, the Karoq was refreshed in 2022, ensuring it remains popular with customers. It stands out with its practical interior featuring VarioFlex rear seats, a spacious boot and equipment that, until recently, was reserved for higher vehicle segments.

Škoda Kamiq (2019–present; 789,800 units built)
Currently Škoda’s third-best-selling model, the Kamiq suits both city driving and longer journeys, with easy handling among its main draws. It also offers a high level of active and passive safety, supported by an extensive range of advanced driver-assistance systems.

Škoda Enyaq/Enyaq Coupé (2020–present; 326,000 units built)
The Enyaq underwent a major update this year, adopting the Modern Solid design language, enhanced digital functions and more advanced driver-assistance systems. At the same time, it has further improved the qualities that made Škoda’s first all-electric model – also available as a Coupé – one of Europe’s most popular fully electric cars: long range, advanced digital technologies and comprehensive equipment.

Škoda Kushaq (2021–present; 99,000 units built)
The Kushaq marked the beginning of a new era for Škoda Auto in India. This compact SUV is the brand’s first model developed and manufactured specifically for the local market. Built on the MQB-A0-IN platform, the Kushaq is produced in India and also assembled at a new plant in Vietnam.

Škoda Elroq (2024–present; 71,000 units built)
The Elroq is the first production Škoda to feature the Modern Solid design language. It combines compact exterior dimensions with a generous interior, including one of the largest boots in its segment. The range-topping Elroq RS delivers 250 kW and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, making it – alongside the Enyaq RS – the fastest-accelerating production Škoda car.

Škoda Kylaq (2024–present; 35,500 units built)
The Kylaq is Škoda’s first model in India’s highly popular sub-four-metre SUV segment, which accounts for nearly half of the market. Following the Kushaq SUV and the Slavia saloon, it is the brand’s third locally developed model on the MQB-A0-IN platform, designed specifically for India’s roads and climate.

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