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Automotive Functional Safety Week 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality) in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (L3+ autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence/AI and machine learning-based applications, open-source software) in Berlin, Germany on April 15-18. Representatives of Volkswagen, Bugatti Rimac, Audi, Iveco, Geely, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (Volvo Group), Automobili Pininfarina, Woven by Toyota, Valeo, ZF, Bosch, Horiba Mira, Aptiv, CARIAD, Continental, NXP Semiconductors, Vitesco Technologies, G2 Recruitment, Ansys, Renesas Electronics, Eatron Technologies, Onsemi to speak at event
March 22, 2024 | 10:46am CETflashread more
Tomáš Knespl left ČEZ, joining Smart4smart (distributor of Etrel/Landis+Gyr charging stations in Czechia; customers: Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, Hyundai Motor Czech, BMW, ČEZ, Komerční banka, Škoda Auto, Eurovia, Vodafone, Ministry of Environment, Jaguar; over 1,300 stations delivered since 2014)
March 22, 2024 | 10:32am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 1.1% in February (VW -1.7%; Škoda +9.3%; SEAT+Cupra +22%; VW Commercial Vehicles +13.9%; Audi -13.4%; Bentley -34.4%; Lamborghini -14.3%; Porsche -7.2%; MAN -4.2%; VW Truck & Bus -15.7%; Scania +24.6%; Navistar -20.9%)
March 22, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
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Volkswagen to launch over 100 model novelties by 2015
April 21, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the global implementation of the MQB platform will continue. The first model with five different drives, HR, MAN plant in the Czech Republic...
read moreKia to have new PR Manager in Czech Rep
March 31, 2014 | 11:25pm CEToriginalIt will be a person with more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry. Katerina Vokounova is leaving...
read morePorsche to produce one model outside Germany for the first time in history
March 25, 2014 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe model, reasons, the factories concerned, timing, part of the reorganization of production in the Volkswagen Group…
read moreEmployees of Hyundai’s Czech plant to get higher wages by at least 3.2%
March 24, 2014 | 11:40pm CEToriginalResults after the 12th round, carmaker’s unilateral offer, continued negotiations for a new collective agreement before the agent...
read moreKYB to build R&D centre in Czech Rep
March 23, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalLocation, five-year investment plan, production expansion, new hall, HR, wages, clients...
read moreUnions: Volkswagen offered shorter shifts and reduced wages to Slovak employees
March 23, 2014 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThe trade union refused that and threatened the company with a strike. Strike emergency, talks through an intermediary, the average salary in Volkswagen Slovakia in 2013...
read moreHyundai Motor Group wants to expand production in Central Europe
March 19, 2014 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe automaker currently operates two plants in the Czech Republic and Slovakia (Hyundai, Kia). Details of investment, location, HR, models, production plans...
read moreTPCA and unions agreed on wage growth of 2.4%
March 16, 2014 | 11:21pm CEToriginalIt is a larger increase than a year ago. Improvement in the beneficial system Z-Konto, a new car lease program, a joint magazine of the factory and trade unions, HR...
read moreVolkswagen decided on new investments in Czech Rep
March 14, 2014 | 02:27am CEToriginalThe place of production of the large SUV ‘Skoda Snowman’ should be one of them. Suppliers and companies Accolade and Panattoni are waiting for confirmation. Location, land, HR, timing…
read moreValeo to expand production in Czech Rep
March 12, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalLocation, new contracts, products, HR, timing, clients, business results...
read moreSkoda Auto to buy tires from Nexen Tire
March 4, 2014 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe South Korean tire manufacturer is a supplier to Hyundai and Kia cars. Contract and supply situation details...
read morePeugeot 108: Production in Czech plant to begin in spring
February 16, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginalAt the same time, TPCA will launch production of the sister models Citroen C1 II and Toyota Aygo II. Start of sales, version with a canvas roof, two gasoline engines...
read moreHyundai to increase production of ix35 in Czech Rep
February 6, 2014 | 11:32pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will start exporting this SUV to another country in North America. Reasons, affected markets, timing...
read moreTrade unions of Toyota and PSA’s Czech plant want to increase wages by 12 %, company by 2.2 %
January 28, 2014 | 11:54pm CEToriginalTPCA is offering bigger growth than was negotiated in 2013. Other demands of the unions, the plant’s statement...
read moreProduction at Czech plant of Toyota and PSA down by 13.9 % in 2013
January 14, 2014 | 12:06am CEToriginalDemand for individual models, body versions, transmissions, exterior colours...
read moreCar production in Czech Rep grew by 3.4% y/y in November
December 26, 2013 | 11:47pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto, Tatra, Iveco and SOR increased their production. The results of all manufacturers including Hyundai and TPCA, the results for 11 months...
read moreSvoboda & Partner renamed to Jitis, launching new service concept
December 16, 2013 | 10:57pm CEToriginalIt aims to build a franchise network of service shops in the Czech Republic. Planning of repairs and ordering of parts, electronic service books, previous projects...
read moreVolkswagen to enter new segments, including Skoda brand
December 3, 2013 | 02:25am CEToriginalPortfolio of the Skoda brand might grow to 10 model series by 2018. Upcoming models, including EVs...
read moreFormer long-time top manager of TPCA to join Skoda Auto
December 3, 2013 | 01:38am CEToriginalHe will assume the leadership of a Czech plant. Until now, he has worked at one component supplier for Skoda Auto. Rotation, details...
read moreBrano wants to supply Chinese and Korean carmakers
November 28, 2013 | 03:04am CEToriginalNew projects in the Czech Republic and China, negotiations with potential clients, a new collective agreement, HR, production costs in China...
read moreMore Seat models might be produced in Czech Rep and Slovakia
November 27, 2013 | 01:47am CEToriginalUpcoming Seat models, including the affiliated ones, segments, considered sites of production, timing...
read moreTI Automotive expects further growth in Czech Rep
November 26, 2013 | 03:08am CEToriginalLaunch of projects in a new plant, an extension of a lease in another plant, HR, clients and new contracts...
read moreToyota and PSA to increase production in Czech plant and take additional 600 temporary employees
November 24, 2013 | 10:44pm CEToriginalAcceleration of TPCA production line with a new generation of mini cars, return to the 2006 level, the new HR strategy, timing, wages...
read moreSkoda increased prices of most models in Czech Rep
November 21, 2013 | 01:23am CEToriginalChanges in the price lists also affected models produced outside the Czech Republic, but not the last two novelties. Three reasons, the new prices, comment of PwC, procedure of other distributors...
read moreTPCA strengthened recruiting capacities with two new personnel agencies
November 18, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalOne of them also opened a branch office in Kolin. Their profiles and clients, starting salary and benefits at TPCA...
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