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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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Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover and Skoda to compete for KMN’s Car of the Year 2012 title in Czech Rep
November 7, 2011 | 08:35pm CEToriginalThe jury will announce the winner on December 13. Among the nominees are three new generations and two all-new models...
read moreAutocentrum Dojacek opened second Citroen showroom in Prague
November 7, 2011 | 12:46am CEToriginalPart of the new showroom is also a Business centre. Location, increasing sales, projected extending of opening hours on Sunday...
read moreGM cut car production outlook in Poland
November 7, 2011 | 12:34am CEToriginalThe Gliwice plant made some shutdowns and is preparing to begin production of the Opel Astra GTC...
read moreRenault discounted some Renault and Dacia models in November
November 7, 2011 | 12:28am CEToriginalWith the Koleos facelift the 4x2 version came and a Black Edition packet. Vouchers for Renault, Dacia and Defend accessories...
read moreFrederic Passemard to leave for headquarters within Citroen
November 4, 2011 | 01:04am CEToriginalWojciech Tomaszkiewicz will become the new head of Citroen Czech Republic and Citroen Slovakia, currently working as...
read moreNew car sales in Czech Rep rose by 13.2% in October, LCV sales by 34%
November 4, 2011 | 12:50am CEToriginalRegistrations of trucks and buses went also up. The growth was driven by Skoda, VW and Ford brands. Details...
read moreVolkswagen to dominate distribution, sale and financing of group brands in Poland
November 4, 2011 | 12:45am CEToriginalKulczyk Investments is leaving the automotive business. The transaction relates to VW, Skoda, Audi, Bentley and Porsche brands. Price, shares, details...
read morePlastika gets ready for expansion outside Europe, intends to establish joint venture in Asia
November 3, 2011 | 02:23am CEToriginalGrowth in revenues and profit, products and customers, the shift to the Tier 1 supplies thanks to contract from Skoda Auto...
read moreCCS and partner began providing fleet management services in Czech Rep
November 3, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalThe content of CCS Fleet Management service, target group, the company’s partner - Car Group Holding, savings examples, Car Services prices...
read moreSkoda Auto to reportedly cease production of Roomster
November 3, 2011 | 02:04am CEToriginalWhile the development of the Fabia III has been running, the development of the Roomster II was apparently halted. Reasons, the production volume, deadlines...
read moreBMW to recall 69,000 cars due to problems with water pump
November 3, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginalDetails of the possible defect; affected models, engines and years of production; a worldwide recall including Europe and the Czech Republic...
read moreFord Credit donates glass insurance to all cars in Czech Rep, extended warranty for selected models
November 3, 2011 | 01:54am CEToriginalAffected credit products and passenger models, performance limit of glass additional insurance, a voucher for services at a dealer, the bonus inclusion in the insurance at financing...
read moreBrano Group plans to invest EUR 20 million
November 2, 2011 | 03:04am CEToriginalFor the years 2011 and 2012, the company reckons with revenue growth and expansion outside Europe. Products and customers...
read moreMarian Mraz became new dealer development manager of Nissan in Czech Rep
November 2, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginalHe thus replaced Jan Cervinka in the position, who left for AutoBinck. Marek Vodicka returned to the Nissan brand after having left Kia…
read moreSkoda started taking orders for Citigo priced from CZK 179,900
November 2, 2011 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe customer pays only CZK 30,000 for the highest level of equipment. Packages, air-conditioning for an additional fee of CZK 5,000, funding with 6.9% interest...
read moreWBR organizes conference AutoSEE 2011 in Romania in late November
November 2, 2011 | 12:08am CEToriginalThe event was spread out from AutoRomania to other SEE states. Speakers at the conference will be executives of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers...
read moreDB Schenker won contract from BMW to transport parts for two non-European plants
November 2, 2011 | 12:04am CEToriginalThe company built a depot for the carmaker in Germany, which will supply the plant by sea and rail. Parameters of the contract...
read moreAutocentrum Duba plans rapid growth with Kia brand
November 1, 2011 | 01:13am CEToriginalSales should be pulled by fleet customers’ demand. Objectives for 2011 and 2012, fleet successes...
read moreHonda to reduce production due to lack of parts from Thailand
November 1, 2011 | 12:56am CEToriginalThe reason is extensive flooding which has affected operation of many suppliers. The situation also applies to Europe, a factory in the UK...
read moreVolkswagen to replace plant manager in Slovakia within rotation
November 1, 2011 | 12:52am CEToriginalAndreas Tostmann leaves for Seat, Albrecht Reimold comes from Audi. Tostmann’s new position…
read morePangda and Youngman want to invest EUR 660 million in Saab, to lay off 500 people and return company to profit by 2014
November 1, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginalThe court has subsequently decided to continue the reorganization of the carmaker. Sales plans, details of the investment...
read moreCzechBus 2011: 15 bus brands to join first year of trade fair CzechBus
November 1, 2011 | 12:44am CEToriginalThe brands, alternative drives, supporting program (conferences, workshops, contract meetings)...
read moreAlcar: Czech car market shrinking, company saw drop in sales of discs
November 1, 2011 | 12:39am CEToriginalSales results in 2010/2011, the autumn campaign 'Elegance in Winter', 3-year warranty, hybrid steel disc, wheels in original dimensions for fleets and dealers...
read moreWojnar (Skoda Auto): New car market in Czech Rep to increase slightly in 2011, to fall in Central Europe
October 31, 2011 | 12:25am CEToriginalNegative news from the BRIC growing markets, the growth of Skoda in Australia, HR changes related to international expansion...
read moreKia Motors to further expand its dealer network in Czech Rep
October 31, 2011 | 12:18am CEToriginalTo the current 69 showrooms a new one will be added in the Plzen Region. The importer sees a great potential mainly in Prague. Change of the appearance and expansion of the dealerships...
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