120th anniversary of ŠKODA car manufacturer
In the official ŠKODA Representative office in Latvia, Karlo Motors, the Ambassador of Czech Republic in Latvia H.E. Mr Pavol Šepel’ák , members of the Diplomatic Club, and other guests took part in the exhibition opening event dedicated to 120th anniversary of ŠKODA car manufacturer.
At the meeting, guests had a chance to see ŠKODA cars offered on Latvian market.
In 1895, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement started producing bicycles with the patriotic name Slavia. In 1899 the company Laurin & Klement Co. started motorcycle production, and in 1905 started producing cars.
In 1925 the company merged with Pilsen &ŠKODA Co., therefore the trademark Laurin & Klement stopped existing.
Joint venture of companies Pilsen &SKODA and Volkswagen was created in 1991 and became the fourth brand of Volkswagen Group in line with VW, AUDI and SEAT.
120th anniversary of ŠKODA car’s manufacturer.
The Ambassador of Czech Republic in Latvia H.E. Mr Pavol Šepel’ák, Karlo Motors Chairman of the Board Mr. Aivars Apkalns.
