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Hydrogen/Carbon Capture Technology World Expo 2025: Total of 943 exhibitors to join exhibition on technologies for hydrogen, fuel cell and CCUS/CCS (carbon/CO2 capture, utilisation & storage) industry in Hamburg, Germany (October 21-23), including 3M, ABB, AFRY, AGC Chemicals/AGC Plasma Technologies, AIP Automotive, Air Products, Atlas Copco Gas and Process, Axens, BASF, Bibus Metals, Bilfinger, Bosch, Capsol Technologies, CaptureMap, Cellcentric, ContiTech, Daido Steel, Dehn, Donaldson, Dräger, DuPont Specialty Products Operations, e-Mobil BW, Ekpo Fuel Cell Technologies, ElringKlinger, Engie, Evonik Industries, EY Parthenon, Festo, Forze Hydrogen Racing, Freudenberg, GKN Powder Metallurgy, Henkel, Hexagon Purus, Horiba, IDTechEx, Ineos Electrochemical Solutions, Ingersoll Rand, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kyocera AVX Components, Linde Engineering, MAN Energy Solutions/Everllence, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsui E&S, Mubea, Murrelektronik, Nippon Chemical Industrial, Nissan Chemical, Nitto, Nproxx, Parker Hannifin, Phinia, Phoenix Contact, PPG Aerospace, Purem/Eberspächer, Röchling, Schaeffler, Schneider Electric, Senior Flexonics, SIAD, Sick, Siemens Energy, Stäubli Tec Systems, Sumitomo SHI FW/Cryogenics, Technip Energies/Shell Catalysts & Technologies, ThyssenKrupp Nucera/Automation Engineering, Toray, Veolia, Toyota Motor Europe, Toyota Tsusho, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, TÜV Nord, TÜV Süd, Voestalpine Tubulars, Voith, Worthington Cylinders, Yamamoto Electric Works or Zepp.solutions
October 21, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 900,000 cars, vans from 90.3 million (+1.7%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.2 million (+2.7%). Several recent developments point to more positive outlook for global auto market in remainder of 2025. Though trade tensions remain, situation has stabilized to some extent, compared with constantly changing picture earlier in year. Meanwhile, ongoing government stimulus in China warrants more optimistic forecast in world’s largest light-vehicle market, Oakley (GlobalData) said
October 20, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
Trends in Insurance Industry of Czechia & Slovakia 2025: Conforum to hold 11th conference on Czech, Slovak insurance market in Prague, Czechia on October 21. Representatives of Uniqa, Union, Agra, BNP Paribas Cardif, Generali Česká pojišťovna, ČPP (Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna), Kooperativa, Slavia Pojišťovna, Trinity Bank, Česká spořitelna, Deloitte, MF (Ministry of Finance of Czech Republic) to speak at event
October 20, 2025 | 07:47am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 13.7% in September, by 4.2% to 1.58 million in Q1-3 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -2.1%, -9.8% to 241,264; trucks up to 6 tonnes -1.7%, +25.5% to 8,522). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in Q1-3 (BEV: 349,414 +29.4%; PHEV: 172,639 +38.2%; HEV: 222,669 +8.6%; petrol: 749,794 -8.2%; diesel: 83,656 -14.3%)
October 17, 2025 | 07:47am CETflashread more
Atlas Copco acquired VisionTools Bildanalyse Systeme (supplier of integrated solutions for quality control in assembly lines with focus on automotive industry with 80 employees in Waghäusel, Germany; customers: Audi, MAN, Porsche, Scania, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen, BMW, Mini, DAF, Fiat, Opel, Peugeot, Stellantis, Ford, General Motors/GM, Hyundai, Kia, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Renault, Rover, Smart, Volvo, Vinfast, ABB, BBS, BorgWarner, Bosch, Continental, Dürr, Eberspächer, Engel, INA, Isringhausen, Kolbenschmidt, Kuka, Mahle, Nemak, Samvardhana Motherson Peguform/SMP, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp, Valeo, Voith, Wabco; revenues of EUR 14 million in 2023) from Scania Growth Capital, integrating it into Motor Vehicle Industry (MVI) Tools and Assembly Systems division belonging to Industrial Technique business unit
October 17, 2025 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Expected development of automotive industry in Czech Republic and in world 2025: 22nd automotive conference to take place in Brno, Czechia on October 22. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech, Kia Slovakia, THT Polička, Vitesco Technologies, Valeo, Brano Group, Plastika, Fanuc, Adastra, Minerva, Dytron, Admasys, Akkodis, DEL, Pharis, SVS FEM, Trusted Network Solutions, 3C Systems, Ekomaziva, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, Enovation, KPMG, Česká spořitelna, ČNB (Czech National Bank) to speak at event
October 16, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 12.8% in September, down by 0.3% to 2.11 million in Q1-3 (motorcycles -12%, -24.2%; buses +60%, +12.8%; vans/trucks +22.7%, -7.9%; trailers +3.7%, -4.8%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 46.6% to 599,962 in Q1-3 (382,202 BEVs +38.3%, 217,760 PHEVs +63.9%), representing share of 28.4% (18.1+10.3%)
October 16, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Kasko (manufacturer of plastic parts with 330 employees in Slavkov, Czechia; supplier for Škoda Auto, Robert Bosch, Grupo Antolin, Volkswagen, Hella, Hanon Systems, Varroc, Adient, Magna, Mitsubishi Electric for Škoda, VW, SEAT, Audi, Ford, Kia, Suzuki, Opel, Citroën, BMW, Toyota, Land Rover, Iveco, Jaguar, Nissan, Volvo, Bentley, Mercedes, Lincoln, Porsche, Range Rover, MAN, Scania, Peugeot vehicles) expects production growth in 2025, revenues for its own products to increase by approximately 5% (2024: CZK 676 million/EUR 28 million, total turnover of CZK 923 million/EUR 38 million). This year, company to invest more than CZK 40 million (EUR 1.6 million) in new production equipment and 3rd stage of photovoltaic power plant (2024: CZK 44 million/EUR 1.8 million). Automotive supplier saved total of 3,190 tons of CO2 emissions in Scope 1-3 in 2022-2024 by installing PV plants, planting trees and recycling materials, setting targets for 2030, according to first voluntary sustainability report (ESG report)
October 16, 2025 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in September as well as in Q1-3 (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +4.5%, n/a; Cox Automotive: +6%, +4.1% to 12.28 million, +6.2% to 4.15 million in Q3; S&P Global Mobility: +4.9%, n/a; Edmunds: n/a, n/a, +4.7% to 4.08 million in Q3). Biggest driver of September’s strong sales pace is temporarily inflated demand for electric vehicles, King (J.D. Power) said
October 16, 2025 | 07:34am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 23,586 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in August (+30.4%; 17,970 battery electric vehicles, +22.9%, 5,616 plug-in hybrids, +62.2%), of which 23,585 cars (+30.5%; Škoda: 16,030 BEVs, +24.2%, 2,730 PHEVs, +42.9%; Hyundai: 1,939 BEVs, +13.9%, 2,886 PHEVs, +86%) and 1 bus (SOR: 1 BEV; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 0 BEVs)
October 13, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
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Prosecutor filed petition against Tatra chief Ronald Adams
April 14, 2013 | 11:33pm CEToriginalAdams is suspected of offering a bribe of CZK 20 million in negotiations for the supply of off-road vehicles to the Czech army. The affected court...
read moreSkoda Auto’s sales declined by 12% in March
April 11, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe fall did not spare even the largest brand's markets in China, Germany, Russia and the Czech Republic. However, in some countries Skoda managed to increase its market share. Interest in various models...
read moreBlata to build second plant in Czech Rep, company won huge contract in UK
April 11, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginalLength of the contract, products, volumes, location of the new premises, HR, timing, contract for electric tricycles to the Netherlands...
read morePSA and Toyota apparently prepare second model for Czech plant, TPCA denied it
April 11, 2013 | 12:19am CEToriginalHowever, Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 mini cars are prepared for a generational
replacement. Details of the new model, the development also in the Czech Republic...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 19% in March
April 11, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalBMW, Seat and Mazda showed good results. Decline mitigation compared to February, the results of brands, steady demand for trucks...
read moreO.K. Trans and Fliegl developed new way to transport tires
April 11, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginalThe first DAF trucks in operation, details of the system, higher safety, certification by Dekra, clients-tire manufacturers...
read moreEmployees of GM plant in Spain agreed to freeze wages by 2014
April 10, 2013 | 11:56pm CEToriginalProtecting jobs at a factory in Zaragoza, the influx of new Opel models, increasing unemployment in the country...
read moreJaroslav Strnad and Rene Matera to acquire Tatra, transaction has yet to be allowed by antitrust authority
April 10, 2013 | 12:31am CEToriginalThis Tatra’s creditors want to enter the truck maker by capitalizing the remaining claims. Management of Tatra Trucks/Truck Development...
read moreSmithNovak holds Crash Hunting conference in Prague on May 16
April 10, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginalMajor topics; speakers from Allianz, Generali, Ford, Deloitte, CAAS, MM Car, Partners, European Compensation Services; focus groups; price...
read moreSkoda Auto increased fleet sales by 4.5% in 2012
April 10, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalThe moderate growth in Western and Central Europe, the steep growth in Eastern Europe, the largest market in Germany, the continued implementation of the Fit for Fleet program...
read moreCar sales in Russia fell by 4% in March
April 9, 2013 | 11:53pm CEToriginalSales are expected to stagnate in 2013. Skoda’s March results, the development of the Russian market in Q1...
read moreDataforce: Hyundai overtook Skoda in retail sales in Czech Rep, only temporarily
April 9, 2013 | 12:04am CEToriginalAccording to data of Skoda Auto, it is not the case. The influence of generational change of the Octavia, the situation in fleet sales, the profile of Dataforce...
read moreKaipan to change supplier strategy to discount its sports cars
April 8, 2013 | 11:50pm CEToriginalBuying cars and components from Skoda Auto is expensive, according to the company. A new model in H2 2013, the current demand...
read moreAllianz and Ford established cooperation to combat poor quality repairers in Czech Rep
April 8, 2013 | 11:40pm CEToriginalStepping up the quality of repairs after an accident, repairs at authorized garages or unbranded certified repair shops, the battle with crash hunters...
read moreFord to cancel special prices in Czech Rep, discounts to be included in standard price lists
April 8, 2013 | 12:47am CEToriginalSimplifying the offer, the first affected model, discounted Focus and reduced surcharges for body styles, interest in Ecoboost engines, the action for the Mondeo...
read moreVahland: Skoda Octavia Combi should remain best-selling station wagon in Europe
April 8, 2013 | 12:39am CEToriginalStart of production, price from CZK 364,900, surcharge of CZK 55,000 for the 4x4 drive, best selling AWD car in the Czech Republic, the arrival of the Octavia Scout, extended warranty...
read moreHyundai decreased 2013 sales growth plan in Czech Rep
April 8, 2013 | 12:25am CEToriginalFalling Czech market in recent months, Hyundai’s orientation to more expensive cars, Veloster Turbo from CZK 599,990...
read moreSDA: Export of used cars from Czech Rep rose by one third in 2012
April 8, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalPart of them accounted for newish cars allocated to countries with a higher price level. Most exported brands, a drop in imports to the Czech Republic...
read moreVolkswagen still holds largest market share in Czech Rep, followed by Germany
April 8, 2013 | 12:02am CEToriginalThe carmaker sells more cars and vans in the Czech Republic than in Poland. Results in CEE and Germany, countries with a market share of over 20%...
read moreFisker to lay off 75% of employees, considers bankruptcy
April 7, 2013 | 11:49pm CEToriginalHired law firm, elaboration of the request for court protection from creditors, selling out assets of the company, negotiations on repayments of a government loan...
read morePecenka (SDA): Sales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 15-20% in March
April 5, 2013 | 05:08am CEToriginalThe new car registry administrator has not disclosed March registrations to SDA yet. SDA’s outlook for 2013...
read moreSkoda Superb facelift unveiled, sales in Europe to begin in June
April 4, 2013 | 01:17am CEToriginalXenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights, sunroof with solar cells, start-stop in most of motorizations, GreenLine with the consumption of 4.2 l/100 km...
read moreSkoFIN launched campaign for best financing offer guarantee
April 4, 2013 | 01:13am CEToriginalDetails of the campaign (agencies, length, value of the contract, advertising), microsite with a calculator, fleet services communication...
read moreDozens of companies from Czech Rep supply parts for new Volkswagen Golf
April 4, 2013 | 01:01am CEToriginalThese are 3M, Benteler, Brano, Brisk, Continental, Denso, Fehrer, HP Pelzer, Inteva, Kolbenschmidt, Magna, Mann+Hummel, Monroe, SaarGummi, TRW or Witte...
read moreDenso expanded R&D centre in Czech Rep, second largest in Europe
April 3, 2013 | 01:20am CEToriginalTest centre with two laboratories, new orders for platforms Volkswagen MQB, BMW UKL, Ford CD4, Suzuki...
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