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1997

Skoda Auto launched a new racing car SKODA OCTAVIA KIT CAR 2,0 thus starting a new chapter in the history of Skoda Motorsport Team.

1998

On February 19 the production of Felicia with a new face lift was launched. This modification fully complies with contemporary world design trends and emphasises unified appearance of all Skoda cars. On March 3 a new model of Octavia Combi was introduced at the Motorshow in Geneva, Switzerland. On October 20 Skoda Octavia WRC was introduced at Birmingham International Motorshow, England. On December 14 the production of Felicia achieved one million cars.

1999

In January 1999 Skoda Octavia WRC enters the World Rally Championship along with five other world-class manufactures. On March 9 Octavia Combi 4WD was introduced at the Motorshow in Geneva, Switzerland. On April 7 new premises of Design Centre, accommodating 160 employees, were opened. On May 6 the bituminous-coal-fired cogeneration station was put in operation to supply the factory with power and heat as well as the city of Mlada Boleslav with district heat. On June 9 Skoda Octavia WRC scored its first world championship point.

2003

In March of 2003, Skoda has been re-launched in the NZ market place through two of the most prestigious locations for purchasing a new car. Giltrap Prestige and Continental Car Services both launch their operations on March 1st.