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› Trade visitors from around the world can see the KLEMENT up close at BFO Mobility’s stand
› ŠKODA’s innovative and fully electric two-wheeler concept combines simple handling, the latest technology and purist design
› Electric drive with integrated 4 kW hub motor and two 1,250 Wh lithium-ion batteries
› Front hydraulic brake with ABS and new lighting concept for maximum safety

Mladá Boleslav/Friedrichshafen, 30 August 2019 – ŠKODA is making its first appearance at the international bike trade fair EUROBIKE, which takes place from 4 to 7 September in Friedrichshafen. All eyes will be on the innovative mobility concept KLEMENT, which the carmaker’s partner BFO Mobility is showcasing at its booth. ŠKODA is creating a bridge between EUROBIKE and the beginnings of its own corporate history: 124 years ago, the company began producing bicycles under its founders Václav Laurin and Václav Klement.

This is the first year ŠKODA will be taking part in the global bike trade fair EUROBIKE, presenting its electric two-wheeler concept for sustainable micromobility in the city – the KLEMENT. The car manufacturer is demonstrating its innovativeness as well as sensitivity to current mobility trends and demands. In developing the KLEMENT, ŠKODA brought the specialists at BFO Mobility on board. The result is a completely new kind of vehicle, combining elements of a pedelec and scooter. At the EUROBIKE (4 to 7 September), the KLEMENT crossover will be presented at the BFO booth in Hall A1.

The KLEMENT performs best in heavy city traffic thanks to its agility, making the daily commute a breeze. The all-electric two-wheeler concept has a futuristic aluminium frame; the wheel suspensions make use of single-sided swing arms. The mobility concept has no visible levers or cables, and the rider’s feet rest on fixed pedals located where e-bikes ordinarily have a bottom bracket. Riders accelerate and brake the KLEMENT just like they would popular hoverboards – by tilting the foot pedals. If the users shift their weight forward on the pedal, the KLEMENT’s hub motor accelerates. If the pedals pivot backwards, a hydraulic disc brake at the front equipped with ABS is activated, as is regenerative braking at the rear wheel.

The wheel hub motor on the rear wheel has an output of up to 4 kW and accelerates the bike to a maximum speed of 45 km/h. The two lithium-ion batteries, each featuring 52 cells, have a total capacity of 1,250 Wh – providing a range of up to 62 km. These batteries can be easily removed and charged using a household plug socket; they can also be recharged while riding thanks to brake energy recuperation. With a target weight of approximately 25 kg, the KLEMENT is easy to manoeuvre at all times.

EUROBIKE is the world’s most important bicycle trade fair. This is where innovations are presented and new trends emerge. The fair takes place in Friedrichshafen and opens its halls to trade visitors this year from 4 to 6 September and the general public on 7 September.

Article source: www.skoda-storyboard.com

Free Citymove app calculates the best route, enables different means of transport to be booked and helps to find parking spaces in Prague
› As stated by ŠKODA AUTO CDO Andre Wehner, multimodal city app demonstrates the brand’s continuous evolution from a car manufacturer into a Simply Clever company for the best mobility solutions

Mladá Boleslav / Prague, 19 August 2019 – Congested roads and full car parks – these days, anyone wishing to drive into Prague’s city centre must be prepared for traffic jams and long waiting times. The new Citymove app– developed by ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab – helps users to decide whether it is worth leaving their car at home. Using Citymove, a clever mix of mobility options is possible: busses, trams, the metro, rental bikes, taxis and ride-hailing cars. Users can now select, book and pay for suitable means of transport that offer the best route – all using their fingertip.

Following a successful pilot phase, the app developed by ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab is now available for Prague free of charge. For its launch, it consolidates the mobility services offered by Prague’s transport association DPP – metro, bus, tram and ferry – ‘Freebike’ e-bike sharing as well as the ride-hailing service ‘Liftago’. ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab is working on integrating other services, such as car parking recommendations. As soon as the user has entered the start and destination of their journey, Citymove calculates the best route and suggests suitable means of transport.

Andre Wehner, Chief Digital Officer at ŠKODA AUTO, embraces the launch of this new intermodal app, saying, “ŠKODA AUTO is consistently adding to its range of clever, new mobility services. Citymove enables many people to choose the best transport option for every single route in the city. This is a first. Users of the app literally hold the city’s wide range of mobility options in their hands.”

Jarmila Plachá, Head of ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab, added, “Our Citymove app consolidates numerous services into one application, thereby making urban life easier and more enjoyable. And that’s only the beginning – over the coming months, other tailor-made services will be added.”

Following a free download, available for Android and iOS, the user just has to set up an account to book any of the services. E-bikes are paid for directly using the credit card details saved in the account, taxi rides are settled in the car and the text message tickets for urban traffic will be included in the phone bill.

The new Citymove app also promises easy and efficient parking in Prague’s city centre. From now on, drivers can use it to find parking spaces and zones, as well as pay their parking fees by credit card via their phone.

The launch of the urban mobility app Citymove sees ŠKODA AUTO position itself even more distinctly as a provider of integral mobility services – also allowing people who do not own a ŠKODA to benefit from the services that make customers’ lives easier and more enjoyable. Interconnected mobility as well as clever solutions for the first and last mile play an essential role in this. And, as always, the brand places the greatest importance on both the degree of utility for the user’s personal lifestyle and reducing the environmental impact.

Article source: www.skoda-storyboard.com

› MONTE CARLO trim level pays homage to the successful ŠKODA motor racing history
› Sporty accessories and black design elements have defined lifestyle versions since 2011
› Top trim level for SCALA and KAMIQ to debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in September

Mladá Boleslav, 1 August 2019 – Monte Carlo, the glamorous urban district of the Principality of Monaco, is synonymous with lifestyle, elegance and motor racing. ŠKODA has claimed some of the greatest victories in its motor racing history at the famous Monte Carlo Rally. As far back as 1936, the company released a limited edition of 70 vehicles bearing the MONTE CARLO name. Since 2011, select ŠKODA models with a particularly sporty design and numerous black elements have commemorated this tradition, which is now continued by the SCALA MONTE CARLO and the KAMIQ MONTE CARLO. Both vehicles will be premiered at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Monte Carlo Rally and ŠKODA have a long-standing association stretching back over a hundred years. As early as 1912, when the Monte Carlo Rally was only in its second year, vehicles from Mladá Boleslav were among the competitors. In 1936, ŠKODA POPULAR took second place in its category – marking the start of the MONTE CARLO models. Following this outstanding success, ŠKODA released a limited edition of 70 vehicles that were derived straight from the rally car; they were the first to be given the MONTE CARLO designation.

Exactly 75 years later, ŠKODA revived the celebrated name when it introduced the ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO as the sporty lifestyle version for the second FABIA generation in 2011. Even after the changeover to the third generation, the FABIA MONTE CARLO remains the model series’ dynamic top variant. From 2014 to 2019, the Czech car maker offered the ŠKODA CITIGO, ŠKODA RAPID and ŠKODA RAPID SPACEBACK MONTE CARLO, and the ŠKODA YETI MONTE CARLO was sold from 2015 to 2017.

This success story continues seamlessly with the current-generation FABIA MONTE CARLO, which is now joined by the MONTE CARLO versions of the ŠKODA SCALA and ŠKODA KAMIQ. These sporty lifestyle variants are named after the Monaco district that has been the home of the Monte Carlo Rally since 1911, with its legendary Sisteron stage, or the drive across the famous Col de Turini. Numerous black elements provide additional sporty accents, making the design appear even more emotive and dynamic. The ŠKODA SCALA MONTE CARLO for example has black detailing in the front apron, while the ŠKODA KAMIQ MONTE CARLO comes with black roof rails. In addition, the new top variants can be identified by a special badge.

The SCALA MONTE CARLO and the KAMIQ MONTE CARLO will be introduced to the public at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show from 10 to 22 September 2019.

Article source: http://www.skodagaragelondon.co.uk

The ŠKODA SCALA’s advanced driver assistance and safety features make it an ideal partner for the emergency services. The brand also offers a ‘one-stop shop’ for blue-light fleets that includes full vehicle conversion, which sees the generous interior – with a vast 467 litre boot (extendable to 1,410 litres with rear seats folded down) – able to fit both passengers and equipment, comfortably.

The new SCALA is one of the safest cars in its segment and has achieved the full five-star Euro NCAP safety rating giving added peace of mind for both driver and passengers on emergency high-speed call outs. Designed with a range of driver assistance systems the SCALA includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist with City Emergency Brake and Lane Assist.

The compact car also features Side Assist that detects vehicles approaching from behind or that are in the car’s blind spot. While the existing Blind Spot Detect has a range of up to 20m, Side Assist can detect vehicles up to 70m away, which makes motorway and dual carriageway driving far safer. Rear Traffic Alert is also an integral part of the system, which acts to warn the driver about objects moving behind the vehicle when reversing.

When fully converted the SCALA features 360-degree visibility thanks to powerful LED signal lights built into the front screen, grille, tailgate and number plate – all complemented by a 100-amp three tone siren.

Henry Williams, Head of fleet, ŠKODA UK, said: “Our partnership with emergency services teams stretches back over a century. It’s that extensive knowledge in the sector that makes ŠKODA a reliable partner for both technologically advanced cars and value for money, and SCALA, our most connected car to date, more than fits the bill.”

The SCALA is available with three engine options (two petrol and one diesel) with power outputs ranging from 115PS to 150PS. The petrol range consists of one 1.0 TSI unit with 115PS and a 1.5 TSI engine with 150PS. A third petrol unit developing 95PS will be added to the line-up later this year. The SCALA’s diesel option is a 1.6 TDI unit that generates 115PS. All engines, with the exception of the 1.0 TSI 95PS are available with an optional seven-speed DSG transmission.

ŠKODA has introduced a ‘one-stop’ shop package for emergency services fleets, which allows vehicles to be Outright Purchased or financed through Volkswagen Financial Services. Fleet managers now have the additional option of contract hire for added flexibility and value-for money or they can opt for a cost-effective leasing package.

Alongside hassle-free finance solutions, ŠKODA fleet can provide the vehicles fully converted to suit specific requirements, and fleet managers have the peace of mind that the conversion, breakdown recovery, service, maintenance and repair requirements are built into one package.

Article source: www.skoda.co.uk

Optional Black package and Comfort package for the ŠKODA FABIA available now
› The new Black package can also be optionally combined with a black roof
› Additional motion sensor for KESSY keyless entry system enhances safety

Mladá Boleslav, 23 July 2019 – The ŠKODA FABIA is starting the 2020 model year with two new optional equipment packages. The new Black package available as of now provides sporty accents, such as a black radiator grille and black alloy wheels. The new Comfort package combines various equipment options such as Light and Rain Assist, parking sensors and seat heating, which make driving the FABIA even more pleasant and safe. In addition, a new motion sensor in the key for the KESSY keyless entry system provides enhanced safety.

Summer 2018 saw the ŠKODA FABIA undergo a comprehensive update. Features added to the popular small car included optional LED headlights and tail lights as well as additional safety features such as Blind Spot Detect and Rear Traffic Alert low. To mark the start of the 2020 model year, the Czech manufacturer is now offering two new equipment packages for the model series. The optional Black package refines the appearance of the ŠKODA FABIA and provides sporty accents. It includes a black ŠKODA grille that takes inspiration from the FABIA MONTE CARLO, the model’s sporty lifestyle variant. Other black features include the wing mirror caps and alloy wheels, which come in two different sizes: the 15-inch MATONE and the 16-inch VIGO alloys. LED tail lights round off the Black package, which can also be optionally combined with a black roof.

Comfort package for Ambition and Style trim levels
With its new Comfort package, ŠKODA improves both safety and driving comfort in the ŠKODA FABIA. Offered for the Ambition and Style trim levels, this package includes the Light and Rain Assist, which automatically activates the headlights and windscreen wipers if required, as well as parking sensors at the front and rear. The seat heating for driver and front passenger provides a pleasant seating experience in cooler weather, while heated windscreen washer jets prevent the wiper fluid from freezing in winter.

KESSY with new motion sensor in the key
The optional KESSY entry system now has a new motion sensor in the key. It further reduces the risk of someone stealing or breaking into a ŠKODA FABIA. If the car key is not moved for 15 minutes, for example because it is lying in a drawer or on the owner’s desk, its radio signal is automatically switched off. As soon as the key is moved again, the radio signal comes back online. The ŠKODA FABIA can then be unlocked in the customary manner and the engine switched on via the Start button, all without handling the key.

Article source: www.skoda-storyboard.com

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