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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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One facility of Skoda Auto hit by fire in Czech Rep
October 10, 2016 | 03:04am CEToriginalNobody was injured. Location, the facility concerned, the cause of the fire, the extent and amount of damage...
read moreDaimler to spend USD 28.5 million on settlement of charges in US
October 10, 2016 | 01:52am CEToriginalThe division and products concerned, the amount of the fine and the cost of emission reduction…
read moreVolkswagen recalls 334,000 cars in North America
October 9, 2016 | 11:08pm CEToriginalThe automaker has not yet specified whether the recall will affect other countries. Reasons, potential risk, VW and Audi models, years of production...
read more2017 Brno Motor Show: Veletrhy Brno published dates, earlier than declared
October 6, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalIt will take place within two weeks. Historically the most attractive offer of BVV, demand from manufacturers and importers of cars, vans, trucks and buses, the brands decided, expected attendance...
read moreVolvo and Uber to jointly develop self-driving cars
October 6, 2016 | 11:40pm CEToriginalThe amount of the investment, allocation in software and hardware, providing cars for testing, establishment of a lab, testing of autonomous taxi service, lobbying coalition in the United States...
read moreSome Skoda dealers in Czech Rep establish leasing companies and car rentals
October 6, 2016 | 02:42am CEToriginalThey respond to a trend of shift in demand from part of clients from ownership to rental. The offer of ADIV Lease...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 10.5% in September
October 6, 2016 | 02:22am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by VW, Ford, Toyota and Opel. Consumer interest in operating leases, decline in short-term registrations, commercial vehicles, the results of Q1-3, comments, PwC outlook for 2017...
read morePeleska (Toyota): Czech car market to grow by more than 20% by end of year
October 5, 2016 | 12:10am CEToriginalDemand for cars and vans in September and Q1-3, outlook for 2016, results of the Toyota and Lexus brands...
read moreToyoda Gosei to increase production in Europe
October 4, 2016 | 11:42pm CEToriginalExtension of the Czech plant, products, HR, timing, new orders for Japanese and European carmakers...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep grew by 11.8% in September 2016
October 4, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Renault, Toyota, Audi, Opel, Kia, Mercedes, Dacia, VW or Hyundai. Developments in vans, return to growth in purpose registrations, results in Q1-3...
read moreUniqa SafeLine: Tens of thousands of drivers already decided for progressive insurance-assistance product
October 3, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalDemand in Austria and the Czech Republic, functions (eCall, bCall, PAYD, monitoring, log book), versions and prices, discounts not only according to mileage, partners, special offer...
read moreRenault to expand production in Iran
October 3, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe new joint venture, partner, the planned capacity of the plant, models, timing, sales in the country in 2015, PSA investment in Iran...
read morePay As You Drive: Skoda Auto considers branded insurance based on driver's behaviour and mileage
October 2, 2016 | 11:40pm CEToriginalIt is related to the introduction of Skoda Connect into their cars. Negotiations with insurance companies, benefits of the PAYD tariff, Skoda Insurance for newish cars, penetration...
read moreNew Toyota dealership opened in Czech Rep
October 2, 2016 | 11:01pm CEToriginalLocation, company and its other activities, business results in 2015, dealer situation in the given region...
read moreVenturini: Peugeot to exceed 10,000 orders in September in Czech Rep
September 30, 2016 | 02:42am CEToriginalTwo traditional marketing promotions and Traveller will help. Navigation with map updates to 5 years free, 4x4 drive from Dangel...
read moreVolkswagen Group sales up by 6.3% in August
September 30, 2016 | 02:17am CEToriginalReturn to growth, demand in individual markets, the growth of all the brands, results in eight months...
read moreSDA: 160 HEVs and 18 EVs registered in Czech Rep in August
September 30, 2016 | 01:59am CEToriginalThe registry newly includes 223 vehicles powered by CNG and 73 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results in eight months...
read moreSales of Skoda cars increased by 14.2% in August
September 29, 2016 | 01:35am CEToriginalIt was the ninth month of growth in a row, driven by increased demand in most markets. The slump in the Czech Republic, demand for various models...
read moreVolkswagen began offering brand insurance of VW, Audi, Seat vehicles acquired for cash in Czech Rep
September 29, 2016 | 01:22am CEToriginalAt the same time Skoda Insurance was innovated. Two packages, accelerated no claims bonus, free replacement car for up to 60 days when a car is stolen...
read moreHyundai unions in South Korea went on one-day strike, first in 12 years
September 26, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThey are not satisfied with the salary offer made by the company. Reaction of the stock exchange, occasional protests since July, the number of non-produced cars, further strike actions...
read moreTatra needs to fill 100 vacancies
September 26, 2016 | 11:32pm CEToriginalIts parent holding Czechoslovak Group is also looking for employees. Recruitment office at NATO Days, demanded positions, employee benefits, recruitment in 2016, the new HR managers...
read moreSDA improved 2016 sales outlook of new cars in Czech Rep
September 26, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe original and the new estimate, approaching the predictions by PwC and Skoda Auto, price increases for some brands...
read moreHead of Audi research and development leaves company
September 26, 2016 | 11:05pm CEToriginalAfter a consultation with the Supervisory Board, Stefan Knirsch is leaving with immediate effect. The automaker has indicated a possible link with Dieselgate, but has not dislosed his successor yet...
read moreMAN to cut 1,400 jobs
September 26, 2016 | 12:28am CEToriginalThe division concerned, with factories in Europe and Asia, including Czech Republic, reasons, savings, current workforce, changes in factories, lay-offs in another division since 2015...
read moreNew PR manager joined Czech representation of BMW Group
September 26, 2016 | 12:04am CEToriginalHe came from Skoda Auto, where he worked for four years. He also gained experience in one PR agency...
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