Which country does the Volkswagen Skoda brand belong to?
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Skoda (SKODA), one of the classic brands under the German Volkswagen Group, is headquartered in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, and is one of the four oldest car manufacturers in the world. Skoda's main models include Octavia, Fabia, Superb, Rapid, Roomster, Yeti, and the commercial vehicle Praktika. It has also developed concept cars such as MissionLVisionC, VisionD, VisionS, and CitiJet. The large circle in the Skoda logo symbolizes the brand's impeccable products worldwide; the three-feathered wings represent technological advancement and global marketing; the arrow flying to the right signifies advanced craftsmanship; the outer ring's vermilion-black color represents Skoda's century-old tradition; the central green color reflects Skoda's commitment to resource recycling and environmental protection. Key milestones in Skoda's development: 1899: L&K Company began producing motorcycles. 1905: The company shifted to automobile production. 1906: The first car, Voiturette (meaning "small car"), debuted at the Prague Motor Show. 1987: The front-engine, front-wheel-drive Favorit was launched, bringing renewed success. 1991–2000: After multiple ownership changes, Skoda became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen. 2005: ŠKODA AUTO partnered with Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd., marking Skoda's entry into the Chinese market.