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Automotive Interiors, Engineering Circularity 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold two parallel conferences on future of automotive interiors, sustainable automobile production in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 9-10. Representatives of Kia Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, Audi, Diconium/Volkswagen, Renault Group, Stellantis Europe, Lucid Germany, Nissan Motor, Geely, Jaguar Land Rover, Pix Moving, Vital Auto, Volvo Trucks, BMW Group, Toyota, Adient, Bertrandt, Why do Birds, Autoneum Holding, Yanfeng, Brose Fahrzeugteile, Layer Performance, BIA, Covestro Deutschland, EM Engineering Methods, Thatcham Research, Objective Partner, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Aluminium Rheinfelden Alloys, Fraunhofer IFAM, Fraunhofer IST, Fraunhofer IWS, Plastics Recyclers Europe, Certified Recycled Content/CRC to speak at events
June 10, 2026 | 08:19am CETflashread more
Hungarian-Slovak Business Forum 2026 – Automotive in Transition: SARIO to hold B2B matchmaking event in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 11 with participation of more than 80 companies. Representatives of ZAP, BMW Group, Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, GIB EnergyX Slovakia, Slovnaft, Logis One, Prohuman Slovakia to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 27,373 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (+53.8%), of which 27,341 cars (+54.2%; Hyundai: 7,246 HEVs, +7.5%; Toyota: 20,095 HEVs, +82.8%) and 32 buses (-50%; Iveco: 32 HEVs, -50%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 18.7% to 53,197 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.4% share of total output
June 9, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
WorldDAB Automotive 2026: WorldDAB to hold conference on DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) digital radio in vehicles in Frankfurt, Germany on June 11. Representatives of Fifty5Blue, Cariad/Volkswagen, South 180, MHP/Porsche, Xperi, Radioplayer, RadioDNS to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 6.8% to 1.15 million units in April, of which 254,344 BEVs (+38%), 119,325 PHEVs (+22%), 155,652 HEVs (+14%), 270,562 MHEVs (+11%) and 329,869 ICEVs (-17%). Market led by Volkswagen (119,756, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 53%), Škoda (75,733, +11%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 39%), Toyota (69,746, -1%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 97%), BMW (66,716, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Mercedes (62,672, +8%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Renault (60,379, -3%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 72%), Audi (58,608, +10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 66%), Peugeot (57,126, +1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 76%), Kia (44,115, -1%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%) and Dacia (44,057, -5%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 39%)
June 9, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2026: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 9th conference on present, future of e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on June 11 with exhibition of BEVs, charging technologies, services. Representatives of Škoda Auto, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, Škoda Digital, Volvo Cars, Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Renault Trucks, ČSOB, Arval, Orlen Unipetrol, ČEZ Futurego, Fastned, Siemens, Stedin, 3D-Lasertec, Digital Charging Solutions (DCS), Portin, MPO, DPO, DPP to speak at event. Tatra Trucks, AutoBinck/MG, Iveco, DKV Mobility, PRE (Pražská energetika), Elexim/MyBox, Photomate, Emil Frey/Fiat Professional, Hedin/XPeng became partners. This year, date moved from October to June and shortened from two days to one. In 2025, two-day event attracted 65 speakers, 50 partners, 25 exhibitors and 850 participants
June 8, 2026 | 08:44am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 3.4% to 7.14 million units in April
June 8, 2026 | 08:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 5.5% to 22,397 in April (vans +6.9%; trucks +11.9%; buses +3.9%; motorcycles +16.7%; trailers+semitrailers +2.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,684 +37%, PHEV: 1,090 +28.4%, LPG: 399 -16.4%, petrol: 14,835 +1%, diesel: 4,389 +10.1%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (19,224), 5,168 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+13.1%)
June 8, 2026 | 08:32am CETflashread more
Urbis The Smart Cities Meetup 2026: Veletrhy Brno (BVV) to hold 9th fair of smart solutions for cities and municipalities in Brno, Czechia on June 2-4. Alfa Profi (EVUM), Cartel Cars (SWM Motors), JE & NE (Škoda), Kia Czech, Renault Czech Republic, Škoda Digital, 3L Robotics, Antik, Auto Care, Axis Communications, Batteree, BringAuto, Canex (Caman), Charegee eMobility, CEDA Maps, Citya Mobility, ČEZ ESCO, Dronetag, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), EasyPark Czechia (Arrive), Ecoten Digital Solutions, Free Heating (Mobilní baterka), Gospace CZ, Green Power Technologies, Grep Energie, Hanwha Vision Europe, Incinity (Invipo), IoMobility Solutions, Iont Tech, Keyguru, Lamberga, MagicWare, MDP Geo, Metel, Milestone Systems, NeoPolisTech, Nextbike Czech Republic, OffRoadTrailers, OX Point, Priemtech (Ekkoaverra), RCE Systems (DataFromSky), RoadTwin, Roboauto, Sensority, Smart Lynx, Smaut Technology, Spel, Strojcar, Švihé Synku, T-Mobile Czech Republic, TopGis, Treetino Corp, Urbiq, VCG.ai, VisionCraft, Waste Digital, WaterMe, Wattee Solutions, Wattlink, Xmarton, YourLOX, Yunex Traffic (Siemens ITS), CDV, CESMOD, CzechInvest, CzechTrade, EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub East, National Centre for Mobility 4.0, NRB, Partnership for Urban Mobility to join event. Representatives of KPMG, MŽP, MD, MPO, Czech E-mobility Platform, CZ Biom, INCIEN, BattSwap, SDA, Benekov ESCO, Glassiteca, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Frank Bold, NÚKIB to speak at accompanying conferences, total of more than 200 speakers
June 8, 2026 | 08:27am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,872 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (-4.7%; 21,392 battery electric vehicles, +2%, 4,480 plug-in hybrids, -27.2%), of which 25,856 cars (-4.6%; Škoda: 19,496 BEVs, +14%, 3,003 PHEVs, +18.1%; Hyundai: 1,880 BEVs, -51%, 1,477 PHEVs, -59.1%) and 16 buses (SOR: 8 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
June 8, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 128,413 in April (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +7.9%, Hyundai -13.2%, Toyota +6.1%). Buses (Iveco +4.2%, SOR +700%), motorcycles (Jawa +337.7%) performed differently. Electric car manufacturing decreased by 4.6% to 25,856 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output rose by 5.4% to 102,557 units. Not only production of passenger cars, but also manufacturing of buses in Czech Republic has long confirmed its extraordinary strength and competitiveness. Year-on-year double-digit growth in production, position of European and world leader in number of buses produced per total population, and growing number of battery and hybrid buses in recent years confirm that Czech makers are among world’s top manufacturers that can successfully respond to market changes and demand for low-emission public transport, Petzl said
June 2, 2026 | 07:10am CETflashread more
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Fourth plant to help increase production of Grupo Antolin in Czech Rep
May 23, 2012 | 10:32pm CEToriginalThe company is gradually starting production in Liberec. Moving of production, new hall and lines, growth by 2014, existing and new contracts...
read moreMazda MX-5 IV to come in 2015 under Alfa Romeo brand as well
May 23, 2012 | 10:22pm CEToriginalThe affected plant, drive, engines, the possibility of extending cooperation of Fiat and Mazda in Europe...
read moreKarolina Topolova got new competencies at AAA Auto
May 23, 2012 | 10:16pm CEToriginalFrom the position of Deputy CEO she will be the second most senior manager in the company. Details...
read moreAuto Palace increased sales plans in Czech Rep, demand for new cars exceeded expectations
May 23, 2012 | 04:30am CEToriginalThe reason could be two new brands in the portfolio. Results in Q1, the plan for the year 2012, approaching Porsche Inter Auto CZ...
read moreNissan to produce new commercial vehicle for Europe in Spain
May 23, 2012 | 04:21am CEToriginalTherefore, it will strengthen the country as a major production point for Nissan commercial vehicles. Location, details of the model, investment of the carmaker and suppliers, timing…
read moreNew generation of mini-cars from PSA and Toyota to come in 2014
May 23, 2012 | 04:11am CEToriginalProduction will continue in the Czech Republic. Current state of development, greater differences between models, tax holidays, the projected increase in the A-segment...
read moreVolkswagen: Great demand for new Beetle in Czech Rep, the quota for 2012 is sold out
May 23, 2012 | 03:52am CEToriginalThe current number of orders, sales plan, delivery times, production in Mexico, engines and prices, forthcoming BlueMotion version...
read moreTI Automotive acquired order from Renault in Europe
May 22, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginalIt applies to several Renault and Smart models. Delivered components, production volume, the plants involved, timing...
read moreReiter (BMW Group): Premium segment in Czech Rep to rise by 10% in 2012
May 21, 2012 | 04:22am CEToriginalBMW wants to keep its leading position in sales. Interest in the individual models, the growth in demand for power X-Drive, product news...
read moreHyundai to move part of i10 production to Europe
May 21, 2012 | 04:17am CEToriginalTherefore, there will be production of all high-volume models from the i10 to ix35 in Europe. Location, the carmaker’s and suppliers’ related investments...
read moreOpel to cease Astra production in Germany
May 18, 2012 | 12:35am CEToriginalProduction of new-generation Astra will be run only in Gliwice and Ellesmere Port from 2015. Development in UK and Poland, production of Chevrolet cars in Russelsheim, the possible closure of Bochum plant...
read moreRenault began offering alternative range of spare parts Motrio also for Dacia cars
May 15, 2012 | 10:42pm CEToriginalMotrio was originally designed for older Renault cars though. Cheaper maintenance, the new Dacia Lodgy MPV, an extended warranty for up to 6 years...
read moreOpel to produce Citroen C5 successor
May 15, 2012 | 10:39pm CEToriginalThe Rennes plant will reportedly get alternative production and investments of EUR 40 million. Sharing of GM and PSA platforms, the threat of closure of the Rennes plant…
read moreGM considers producing Chevrolet cars in Europe
May 15, 2012 | 01:28am CEToriginalThe carmaker would thus fill Opel’s production capacities. A search for further cooperation, considered termination of production of the Opel Astra in one of three plants...
read moreMueller: Porsche not to develop roadster smaller than Boxster
May 15, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginalThe reason is concern about the loss of traditional customers. The carmaker figures on a sedan smaller than the Panamera in five years at the earliest...
read moreNissan holds open days in Czech Rep at end of this week
May 15, 2012 | 01:14am CEToriginalThe brand offers a bonus of up to CZK 250,000 to the first 250 customers. The event is supported by a campaign in the media. Prices of selected models...
read moreMagna Steyr to build new Infiniti entry model
May 14, 2012 | 12:59am CEToriginalDevelopment and start of production, sharing of Daimler’s technologies, product expansion of Infiniti by 2014...
read morePorsche wants to extend model range to seven by 2018
May 14, 2012 | 12:30am CEToriginalThe carmaker now offers four models, the Macan SUV will be added in 2013. The small sedan Pajun (Panamera Junior), a limousine above the Panamera (960), the first estate (Pajun Shooting Brake)...
read morePergl: Sales of Ferrari, Maserati and Abarth cars in Czech Rep to increase in 2012
May 10, 2012 | 09:37pm CEToriginalThe results of 2011, expectations for 2012, shortening of delivery times, Maserati Quattroporte VI, exhibition of veterans called Chateau Loucen Concours d'Elegance...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in April
May 10, 2012 | 09:10pm CEToriginalNew car prices went down more than the used ones. The rise in prices of spare parts and service works has stopped after nine months...
read moreSkoda ceased production of Octavia II 4x4
May 10, 2012 | 08:58pm CEToriginalThe reason is preparation for the third-generation Octavia launch and reportedly also a lack of Haldex clutches. The share of each 4x4 model...
read moreSkoda Auto to invest EUR 43 million in India in increasing localization and production volume
May 10, 2012 | 03:31am CEToriginalThe carmaker has also replaced management in order to change brand perception. Thomas Kuehl was replaced by...
read moreChretien: Renault and Dacia dealer network underwent many changes in Czech Rep in 2011, investments to continue in 2012
May 9, 2012 | 03:13am CEToriginalSignificant growth of Dacia brand, extension of the RCI Benefit package for Dacia models, demand for Servis 5+, new models, engines and limited editions...
read moreJaguar Land Rover to expand plant in Castle Bromwich
May 9, 2012 | 02:35am CEToriginalThe amount of investment, growth of production capacity, HR, the new model Jaguar F-Type...
read moreNissan to enter AvtoVAZ, to dominate it with Renault
May 9, 2012 | 02:22am CEToriginalRussia will keep a minority share in AvtoVAZ. A joint venture, investments, financing, debt restructuring, growth in production, new models...
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