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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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SDA: 124 HEVs 20 and EVs registered in Czech Rep in April
May 31, 2016 | 11:17pm CEToriginalThe register also newly includes 271 vehicles powered by CNG and 53 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results in the first four months...
read moreSales of cars and vans in Russia fell by 8.5% in April
May 31, 2016 | 11:07pm CEToriginalSlowdown in the pace of decline, growth in demand for Skoda and Lada cars, results in the first four months, AEB comment...
read moreManager with extensive e-mobility experience joined EVC Group
May 30, 2016 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThe manager and his profile, the end of conversions of Skoda cars, conversions of Citroen vans and Iveco midibuses, the contract from GreenWay...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group returned to growth in April
May 30, 2016 | 11:17pm CEToriginalSecond growth in 2016, a return to growth in Russia, results in the first four months, demand in individual markets, the growth of most brands...
read moreOne manager left Czech representation of BMW Group
May 29, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginalShe held the position for several years, being responsible for three brands. At present, the automaker is selecting her successor. Temporary successor...
read moreSales of Skoda cars rose by 5.6% in April
May 29, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginalIt is the fifth month of growth in a row, driven by increased demand in major markets in Europe and China. Growth in Russia and Ukraine, the interest in various models...
read moreTukas Group announced upcoming brands, to double dealer portfolio
May 27, 2016 | 03:54am CEToriginalBrands concerned, showroom locations, recruitment of new employees for sales and service, suspension of operation of a filling station...
read moreBarth motorcycle rental expanded fleet
May 26, 2016 | 11:47pm CEToriginalIn addition to Yamaha and Triumph, there is now a third brand as well. Offered models, prices, the launch of a separate website...
read morePSA to build engine plant in Central Europe
May 26, 2016 | 12:29am CEToriginalLocation, produced aggregates, strategy in drives, the end of diesel-electric hybrids, model offensive by 2021...
read moreToyota and Uber agreed on ridesharing collaboration
May 25, 2016 | 11:51pm CEToriginalAt the same time, Toyota Financial Services together with one investment fund aim to invest in this expanding taxi platform. Leasing offers, fleet program, details...
read moree-CMP: PSA and Dongfeng to develop platform for EVs of B and C-segments
May 25, 2016 | 11:22pm CEToriginalTiming, brands concerned, agreement on HR (temporary replacement of employees, procedure sharing), a new medium-term plan for the JV in China...
read moreUS began to investigate Volkswagen for patents associated with HEVs
May 25, 2016 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe complaint was filed by US company Paice, which had previously led a similar dispute with Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor. Group brands concerned, the requirement of Paice...
read moreAutoBinck started selling cars via Internet
May 23, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe first country, brands and models concerned, target group, purchase details, evaluation of the pilot operation, extension of the service, e-shop for spare parts...
read moreSafarcik: Nissan to introduce new sales concept of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep
May 23, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginalDetails, sales performance in the years 2015-2016, the modernization of the dealer network, vacant sites, licence for EVs, expansion of replacement car fleet, involvement in the e-Sumava project...
read moreDieselgate: Germany allegedly discovered software for emissions handling in some FCA models
May 23, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalReactions of the automaker and stock exchange, the alleged results of the KBA investigation, a threat of banning sales of cars in the country, analysts' comment...
read moreScania started to supply service centres in Czech Rep and Slovakia with spare parts also on weekends
May 22, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe improved logistics in cooperation with partners, shortened working hours of weekend repairs for trucks and buses, the specific situation in the Czech and Slovak service centres…
read moreRCI Banque changed corporate identity, including commercial name, logo and website
May 22, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginalDetails, business results of Czech and Slovak branches in 2015, new financial products in 2016, an online calculator of instalments...
read moreGM to indemnify customers in North America due to overrated consumption data
May 22, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginalThe countries concerned, models and the number of cars, the amount of deviation, justification, the amount and form of compensation, the impact on the financial results, the request from the EPA...
read moreVolkswagen agreed with unions in Germany on new collective agreement
May 22, 2016 | 10:07pm CEToriginalThe agreement covers about 120,000 employees of factories in the west of the country. Validity, wage increases in two phases, an extension of part-time employment, bonuses for 2015...
read moreDieselgate: Germany discovered high CO2 emissions in more than half of vehicles tested
May 22, 2016 | 09:52pm CEToriginalMinistry of Transport, however, did not disclose the relevant models. The publication of a comprehensive report, the result of a meeting with Opel, cancelled meeting with FCA...
read moreDieselgate: Germany has doubts about Opel emissions system
May 20, 2016 | 03:04am CEToriginalThe affected models, government deadline for the provision of technical information, reaction of the carmaker...
read moreSuzuki Motor acknowledged irregularities in testing of emissions and consumption
May 19, 2016 | 10:49pm CEToriginalAccording to the Department of Transportation, Mitsubishi and Suzuki are the only carmakers that used incorrect measurement methods in Japan. The Suzuki car models concerned and their number...
read moreStromcek: Slovakia is close to large investment
May 19, 2016 | 12:10am CEToriginalIt concerns a supplier of Jaguar Land Rover, which will build a factory in the country. The amount of investment, plant location, HR…
read moreTwo top executives of Mitsubishi Motors quit their jobs
May 18, 2016 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe reason is the affair with the manipulations of data on fuel consumption. Managers and their positions, approval of shareholders, successors, scandal explanation...
read moreTukas Group to expand portfolio with three new brands
May 18, 2016 | 03:42am CEToriginalThe Group will thus operate dealerships of seven brands. Details, 25th anniversary, the launch of a mobile app, current and planned features...
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