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Škoda has secured another impressive raft of category wins and coveted Best Buy awards at the annual What Car? Awards. The Superb claimed back its Estate Car of the Year title after a two-year hiatus, while the Scala, Elroq and Kodiaq were all recognised for their unbeatable qualities and value for money.

Škoda Auto India has introduced the updated Kushaq in the key Indian market. Featuring segment-first technologies – including an all-new eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission and a Rear Seat Massage function – together with additional features and standard equipment, the model follows Škoda Auto India’s principle of making European engineering more accessible on Indian roads. The updated Kushaq builds on the success of its predecessor, which sold more than 94,900 units and is exported to growth markets such as Vietnam, the Middle East, and Africa. 

Having already scooped a host of awards in 2025, the Elroq has started its 2026 collection with top honours in the annual Company Car & Van of the Year Awards.

Škoda Auto delivered 1,043,900 vehicles to customers worldwide (+12.7%), recording its strongest sales performance in the past six years. In Europe (EU 27+4), Škoda delivered 836,200 vehicles (+9.9%), for the first time becoming the third best-selling car brand in its core market. A key driver of this performance was the success of Škoda’s BEV and PHEV models: one in four Škoda models (25.7%) were delivered with a plug. Additionally, strong demand for the Elroq and Enyaq lifted Škoda to fourth place among Europe’s electric vehicle manufacturers.

Learning from data: Volkswagen Group launches Europe-wide initiative for greater road safety

• Volkswagen Group brands including Škoda aim to further optimise driver assistance systems using sensor and image data from customer vehicles and real traffic situations

• Positive contribution to overall road safety is expected

• Customer consent is a fundamental prerequisite

• Planned rollout across around 40 European countries starting January 2026

Following last year’s 130th-anniversary celebrations, Škoda Auto will mark a series of anniversaries in 2026, recognising key moments and model lines from both its early years and recent history: Škoda Motorsport turns 125, it is 35 years since the Czech carmaker joined the Volkswagen Group, and the modern-era Octavia celebrates its 30th birthday.

Škoda’s remarkable growth in the UK continued in 2025 with the Czech brand once again outperforming the new car market to set new records across both retail and True Fleet channels. The brand also recorded a record full-year market share, successfully increasing on the previous best figures set in 2024.

In spring 2022, Škoda introduced its new Modern Solid design language with the Vision 7S concept. The concept clearly signposted the brand’s future direction, shaped by sustainability, functional design and cutting-edge technology. It also provided an outlook on a future all-electric 7-seater production model. Škoda’s new flagship will celebrate its world premiere in summer 2026, and its name reflects its position at the top of the Czech car manufacturer’s portfolio: ‘Peaq’.