MLADÁ BOLESLAV, Czech Republic—Škoda Auto has opened new 22 million euro ($24 million) Simulation Center at its assembly plant here. 

The laboratory will bolster the carmaker’s in-house development capabilities. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for the precise and accurate simulation of a wide range of climatic conditions, enabling comprehensive tests that mimic real-world operations. The laboratory is unique in the Czech Republic and the Volkswagen Group.