How small is the Czech Republic? Compared with China's 9.6 million square kilometers, it only accounts for less than 1%, and the population is even less than 1‰. It is a landlocked country in Europe, sandwiched between Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria. However, Czech industry is very developed, and many industries, such as chemicals and machinery, have a long history in the Czech Republic, including the automobile industry, which accounts for 4% of Czech income. There is actually only one car factory in the Czech Republic, Skoda, which serves 4% of the domestic labor force. Similar to the complicated history of the Czech Republic, Skoda has experienced many wars, coups and mergers in the development process of 100 years, and has persistently written a glorious historical chapter of Skoda, showing an amazing survival time!
A century-old factory in a small European country
Skoda Automobile Company is located in boleslav, Mlada (Chinese meaning: young city) in boleslav, Mlada, Czech Republic, and now it is a veritable automobile city in Czech Republic. After the acquisition of Skoda, Audi AG built a new factory in 1995, specializing in the production of Octavia and fabia models. This factory site has existed for nearly 100 years and is one of the oldest automobile factories in the world.
1Christmas week in 895, mechanic Vaclav Laurin (1865- 1930) and businessman Vaclav Clement (1868- 1938) started to run a bicycle factory, which is famous. At that time, there were only seven people in K company, engaged in the production and maintenance of bicycles, and the trademark was Slavia. Slavia means "slave" in Czech. Because the Czech Republic was enslaved by the Austro-Hungarian Empire at that time, they used it to warn people not to forget national humiliation. 1899，L &； Company K began to produce motorcycles and became one of the earliest factories to produce motor vehicles in the world. The limited geographical area of the Czech Republic determines that operators must consider the export of products from the beginning. 1900, Mr. Clement went to England alone to promote his motorcycle. Not speaking English, he impressed the dealers of Mercedes-Benz with the record of teaching the British to ride motorcycles in three minutes, and agreed to book 150 motorcycles, which was a very amazing number at that time.
1905, the company turned to producing cars. The first car, Voiturette (meaning small car), was unveiled at the Prague Motor Show in 1906. At that time, there were few companies that could produce cars in the world, but the huge profits and development prospects of cars attracted the two founders of the company. The car was soon exported to Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Later, this Voiturette with 1.005 liter V-type twin-cylinder engine became the best classic model in Czech Republic. Voiturette series cars have won a stable international reputation and won honor for the Bohemian nation.
Soon, the first world war broke out, automobile production was blocked and the company's strength was weakened. After the war, in order to restore their former reputation, they found Skoda Pearson Group, the largest industrial group in China at that time, engaged in the production of agricultural machinery, aircraft engines and trucks, and began to produce cars with Skoda as the brand. This is the beginning of Skoda car, and it is also L &；; With the end of K, although Laurin and Clemente lost control of the company, their wise decision made the factory rise again after the war. For vulnerable groups, finding strong dependence is the basic rule of survival, as in the Czech Republic and Skoda. In the years of bloodshed and sacrifice, this method has worked more than once, bringing the century-old factory back to life.
A once brilliant luxury car.
In order to meet the luxury needs of the rich after the war, the high-end luxury cars produced by Skoda left a strong mark in the history of the world automobile industry in the 1920s and 1930s. 1924, Skoda was authorized to produce the luxury model Hispano Suiza, which was the most expensive car in the world at that time, and its chassis price was even more expensive than that of Rolls-Royce at that time.
1926 In the spring, Skoda drove the first Hispano Suiza to Prague Castle and dedicated it to masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia. This six-cylinder engine has a displacement of 6.654 liters, a power of 73.5 kilowatts and a top speed of 140 km/h. At the same time, Skoda designed a 0.890-liter four-cylinder A car and a 1.270-liter Rapid. 1929 The high-end product that replaced Hispano Suiza is Skoda 860, which is also the most representative model in Skoda history. Huge, fine workmanship, in-line 8-cylinder 3.88-liter car has become the dream of stars, rich people and politicians. Today, in the Skoda Museum in Mlada Borislav, the classic Skoda models are still telling their glorious history.
In the mid-1930s, Skoda flourished and its sales increased dramatically. At this time, the Superb series began to appear. The first car is 640, 1934 started production. This car is still very big, but because of the cost reduction, it is not as expensive as 860, and it has achieved great success in sales. The last model of the Express series is 9 19, which is completely different from the previous model, with a leap forward. Many new materials and processing technologies are adopted, but the price is reduced.
Breathe with the nation and share the same destiny
Skoda is destined to take a bumpy road, and it is once again cut off by the war. 1939 In March, the Czech Republic was occupied by Germany, and automobile production came to a standstill again. During the period from 1939 to 1945, Skoda Group had to turn to military production. By the last day before the end of World War II, the factory was exhausted.
1946, Skoda, which has been nationalized, was reborn. Skoda, under the planned economy system, began to build cars for ordinary people, with the goal of building cars that ordinary people can afford. This is also the case. Volkswagen (called Tudor in Czech Republic) introduced by 1946, Octavia introduced by 1954, and the following Forcus are all economical and practical models. During this period, Skoda made a very simple car, but it was very cheap and durable. Patricia is a typical representative.
China has imported many such vehicles, and some of them have even become leaders' cars. Furuisi has excellent fuel-saving performance, reliability and durability. In the next 40 years, although Skoda developed slowly, new cars and new technologies still emerged one after another.
With a strong technical foundation, Skoda cars with low price and excellent quality are favored in many countries. The station wagon based on Europe and Asia has been produced until 1969. 1000MB model with rear engine was introduced in 1964, and the sports car S 1 10R was also very popular.
1982, Skoda started to develop a car with front engine and front wheel drive, and Italian Bertone participated in the body modeling, which is Favorit. 1987, the birth of Favorit made the enterprise successful again.
The new force of the masses
After 1989, with the change of Czech economic system, Skoda began to look for powerful partners again. 199 1 By 2000, Skoda had become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen after several equity changes. Since then, with the help of Volkswagen's technical advantages and management experience, Skoda has made great progress in quality and marketing, and even became the best-selling car in the world. Volkswagen changed Skoda car, saved Skoda company and changed people's impression of Skoda.
Skoda's selling factory is another example of the Czech people's viability. With the full support of the public, Skoda has developed rapidly in recent years. In recent years, car sales have exceeded 400,000. In Germany, ordering Ouya sometimes takes a long time to get the goods. Skoda products are sold to more than 70 countries around the world. The monthly salary of workers has also increased from the previous 3,000 kronor (about 60 US dollars) to the current 20,000 kronor (about 400 US dollars). Volkswagen has also benefited a lot, and the return after the acquisition of Skoda is very impressive. In the acquisition process in the next few years, Volkswagen does not need to increase new investment at all, and the return on investment in Skoda is enough.
The first important model after Volkswagen acquired Skoda was the modified Forex. With the launch of this model, Volkswagen used a strong technical, public relations and publicity team to completely change Skoda's humble image in the past.
After the selection and improvement of car models, the new forces of Skoda car series are 1996 New Octavia, 1999 Economical fabia and 200 1 New Supercar. Skoda car is far away from cadmium, asbestos and freon, uses recyclable materials to the maximum extent, has good comfort and environmental protection characteristics, and is favored by car owners all over the world.
Fabia pays full attention to comfort in design, so that drivers will not feel tired during long-distance driving, ensuring good quality, convenient operation, exquisite interior, multifunction, practicality and economy. Fabia currently has compact cars, sedans, station wagons and sport utility vehicles. * * * There are five kinds of gasoline engines and two kinds of diesel engines for users to choose from, of which the displacement of gasoline engine is 1.4 liter, which has reached the Euro 5 emission standard which will take effect in 2005.
1996 Ouya, which was put on the market, adopted the Volkswagen A-class car platform for the first time and was deeply loved by young people because of its low price and good quality. Ouya has a wide range of models in the European market, ranging from medium-sized cars to station wagons and sport utility vehicles.
At present, the most respected Skoda top car is the speed school with historical origins. Volkswagen Group wants to rebuild its luxury image through the glorious history of Speedy School. Supai was formally introduced to China in 2002, and its sales volume was very gratifying. Although the shape is somewhat similar to the Passat now, the positioning of the two cars is completely different, and the speed of taking the high-end car route has been recognized by more people. After a hundred years of vicissitudes, Skoda has already developed amazing survival skills. Now, Skoda, which embodies the wisdom and hard work of Czechs, is writing more new chapters for the world car world!
Fabia (fabia) Superb (Speed) Octavia (Ujah)
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