Which country is the Skoda brand from? Where is Skoda from?
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Skoda (SKODA), one of the classic brands of Volkswagen AG in Germany, is headquartered in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, and is one of the four oldest car manufacturers in the world. Skoda's main products include Octavia, Fabia, Superb, Rapid, Roomster, Yeti, and the commercial vehicle Praktika. It also has concept cars such as MissionLVisionC, VisionD, Vision-S, and CitiJet under development. The large circle in the Skoda logo symbolizes Skoda's impeccable products worldwide; the three-feathered bird wings represent the technological advancement of products marketed globally; the arrow flying to the right signifies advanced craftsmanship; the vermilion-black color in the outer ring represents Skoda's century-old tradition; the central green color expresses Skoda's emphasis on resource recycling and environmental protection. Key milestones in Skoda's development are as follows: In 1899, L&K Company began producing motorcycles. In 1905, the company shifted to automobile production. In 1906, the first car, Voiturette (meaning: small car), debuted at the Prague Motor Show. In 1987, the front-engine, front-wheel-drive Favorit was born, bringing renewed success to the company. From 1991 to 2000, after several ownership changes, Skoda became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen. In April 2005, Skoda partnered with Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd., marking the beginning of Skoda's journey in China.
The history of the Škoda brand can be traced back to 1895 in the Czech Republic, when it was established in Mladá Boleslav, boasting pure Czech heritage. When I visited the Škoda Museum during my childhood travels in Europe, seeing those vintage tram models made me realize it was once the industrial pride of Eastern Europe. After being acquired by Volkswagen in 1991, although its technical systems became Germanized, the design center remained in the Czech Republic. For example, the sporty feel of the Fabia hatchback retains Bohemian style. I’ve driven the Octavia Combi, and the triangular rear window design incorporates elements of the Czech flag—an interesting national symbol. Today, the Volkswagen Group centralizes R&D in Germany, but Czech factories still export millions of cars globally annually, continuing to support the country’s economic backbone.
