ŠKODA AUTO is one of the longest-established vehicle production companies in the world. In 1895, the Czech headquarters in Mladá Boleslav began producing bicycles, followed afterwards with the production of motorbikes and cars. Currently has seven passenger car models:Citigo, Fabia, Roomster/Praktik, Rapid, Octavia, Yeti and Superb. Since 2008, all ŠKODA models have received a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) is an independent consortium of European transport ministries, automobile associations, insurers and consumer advocates. ŠKODA set a new sales record in 2014. For the first time in its 120-year company history, the brand sold more than 1 million vehicles. ŠKODA’s worldwide deliveries increased by 12.7 per cent to 1,037,200 vehicles last year (2013: 920,800 deliveries). The global market share improved to 1.4 per cent. In 2015, the car maker intends to grow further with new models. At this year’s Geneva Motor Show (March 2015), the third generation of The new ŠKODA Superb celebrated its motor show premiere. The brand’s new flagship is the best ŠKODA of all time and features an emotive design, the most room of any vehicle in its segment, and innovative MQB technology from the Volkswagen Group. The car’s market launch is set for mid-2015. The new ŠKODA Superb is a milestone for the brand. ŠKODA AUTO has belonged to Volkswagen since 1991. The VW Group is one of the most successful automotive groups in the world. ŠKODA, in association with the Group, independently manufactures and develops vehicles, as well as components, engines and gear transmissions. ŠKODA AUTO operates at three locations in the Czech Republic, produces in China, Russia, Slovakia and India mainly through Group partnerships, as well as in Ukraine and Kazakhstan through local partners. ŠKODA AUTO employs over 25,800 people globally and is active in more than 100 markets.