Škoda Auto a.s. (Czech pronunciation: [ˈʃkoda] ⓘ), often shortened to Škoda, is a Czech automobile manufacturer established in 1925 as the successor to Laurin & Klement and headquartered in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. Škoda Works became state owned in 1948.

Škoda Auto has produced the following vehicles since its inception in 1895 (as Laurin & Klement before 1925). Vehicles exclusive to China Vehicles exclusive to India. B-segment hatchback. …

Mladá Boleslav, 3 August 2020 – The first automobile of the company Laurin & Klement, which would later become ŠKODA AUTO, made its debut on 29 October 1905: the Voiturette A was a light two-seater that was easy to drive and reached speeds of up to 40 km/h.

Their new outfit started out by making bicycles, before quickly moving onto motorcycles and, in 1905, their first car. There have been several breakthrough moments in our existence that have moved us forward and dictated which path to follow. Take a look at them with us.

In 1895, Mr. Laurin and Mr. Klement found a factory for production of the Slavia bicycle. In 1905 the first car from the Laurin & Klement company is introduced. It is a small two-seat vehicle with 7 horsepower called the Voiturette A.

In 1905 the first car from the Laurin & Klement company is introduced. It is a small two-seat vehicle with 7 horsepower called the Voiturette A. The manufacture of automobiles grows quickly. In 1907 the small factory becomes a joint-stock company.

As Škoda Auto marks 130 years of its existence, Škoda Storyboard shows important moments of its history using objects from the archives or museum. Today, look at what the official operating permit for the brand's first car, the Voiturette A, looked like.

Mar 28, 2022 · The pair soon became fascinated by the invention of the motorcycle, and debuted their Slavia motorcycle in 1898. After several further motorcycles, Laurin & Klement produced its first car in 1905 – the Voiturette A, which produced around 7hp and topped out at 25mph.

In 1905, L&K released their first automobile: the two-seater Voiturette Type A. Impressing with its price and robustness, it weighed 600kg with a top speed of 40 km/h. The three-speed gearbox and modern carburettor ensured a high level of efficiency and …

Aug 31, 2024 · One of the company’s first vehicles was the Skoda 422 of 1929, followed by the Skoda 932 prototype in 1932. The latter was a streamlined four-seater, two-door car with a rear air-cooled flat-four engine, which closer resembled the small cars to come.