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Skodas history can be traced back to 1885.
This is when two men joined efforts to make bikes and motorbikes in a business
named Laurin & Klement. The company merged with Skoda Pilsen in 1925. They
produced excellent vehicles. Skoda, part of Third Reich's economic
system during World War II. The production program is cut back in preparations
for wartime production. Even during these hard times, Skoda introduced another
excellent automobile called the Skoda Superb. After the war there were more changes
and Skoda was renamed AZNP Skoda. It was now a national enterprise. Skoda
continued to produce successful models throughout the 50s and 60s.
Some of the new models included: Tudor, Spartak, and Octavia. In the 1960s
new technology began to appear in the West. Skodas own countries industry
started to fall behind others. The company maintains their leading position
only in the eastern market. Things do not improve much until 1987. This is when
Skoda introduced Favorit their new automobile. More political changes mean
changes in the economy and market again. Skoda knows they need a foreign partner.
The government decided cooperation with the VW Konzern would be a good idea. And
in 1991 Skoda joined VW, Audi and Seat. They became Konzerns fourth brand.
Skoda then starts to modernize their vehicles. Felicia was produced and
is able to compete in the global market. Many more cars will follow and be a success
including Octavia, Fabia, and koda Superb. At Skoda, they provide
their customers with products that are reliable and a good value for the money.
They have automobiles with original designs that are technologically advanced.
The Skoda brand incorporates qualities of creativity, quality and reliability.
They will use these characteristics in producing cars today and into the future.
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