Škoda Auto
Škoda Auto is a Czech automobile manufacturer that operates as a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. The company produces a range of passenger vehicles and engines, distributing them globally from its primary production facilities in the Czech Republic.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Czechia
HQ City
Mladá Boleslav
Founded
1895
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
CZ
Ultimate Parent
Volkswagen AG
Data Hosting
DE
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1895
Foundation
Laurin & Klement is founded in Mladá Boleslav to manufacture bicycles.
1925
Merger
Laurin & Klement merges with the engineering company Škoda.
1991
Acquisition
Volkswagen Group acquires a 30 percent stake in Škoda.
2000
Full Subsidiary
Škoda becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.