October 26, 1994: Škoda Felicia premieres as first model under VW group

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When Škoda merged with the German Volkswagen Group in March 1991, it marked the start of a rapid modernization for the Mladá Boleslav-based car manufacturer. One of the most significant symbols of this transformation was the Škoda Felicia, the first car designed by the Mladá Boleslav engineers in collaboration with their German colleagues. Its world premiere took place exactly 30 years ago, on 26 October 1994.

The name “Felicia” was a nod to the sporty open-top model from the 1960s, the most iconic Czech convertible to date.

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