ŠKODA AUTO a.s. is the largest Czech car manufacturer based in Mladá Boleslav. It is a continuation of the Laurin & Klement company, founded in 1895. This company was part of the Škoda Group in 1925–1945, operated under the name AZNP Mladá Boleslav in 1945–1990 (but still used the Škoda brand) and since 1990 has been part of the Škoda Auto Volkswagen Group.

ŠKODA AUTO is a general partner of CTU CarTech. ŠKODA's cooperation is at the level of financial support and ensuring mobility (Škoda Octavia car rental for the season).