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Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2025: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 24th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on May 20. Representatives of BMW Group, Škoda Auto, Denso Manufacturing Hungary, Bosch, Siemens, ČVUT/CTU 6Gmobile Research Lab, LogTech, Still, Zebra Technologies to speak at event
May 15, 2025 | 05:25pm CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,949,000 (-0.2%) to 1,964,000 (+0.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 462,000 (+21.4%) to 462,000 (+21.4%), and cut 2026 forecast from 2,013,000 to 1,992,000, of which BEVs from 570,000 to 557,000
May 15, 2025 | 05:10pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 7% y/y in April and export by 8% (one fewer working day)
May 14, 2025 | 05:26pm CETflashread more
Battery Forum Poland 2025: Ptak Warsaw Expo to hold 2nd fair for battery, energy storage, power supply technologies in Warsaw, Poland on May 20-22. 103 exhibitors such as Tesla Poland, Pixii, TÜV Süd Battery Testing, TÜV Rheinland Polska to join event. Representatives of PESA, ESMAP (World Bank), EIT InnoEnergy, EBRD, Santander Bank, TÜV Süd Polska, LG Energy Solution Europe to speak at accompanying conference (PESA Battery Conference, May 20-21). First edition of exhibition in 2024 attracted 128 exhibitors and 8,107 visitors
May 14, 2025 | 05:14pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 0.2% in April (motorcycles -20.8%; buses +22%; vans/trucks -16%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 55.9% to 69,852 units (45,535 BEVs +53.5%, 24,317 PHEVs +60.7%), representing share of 28.8% (18.8+10%)
May 9, 2025 | 05:57pm CETflashread more
SpeedChain Slovakia 2025: Reliant to hold 8th logistics conference in Modra near Pezinok, Slovakia on May 15. Representatives of Goodyear Slovakia, Logio, CTP Slovakia, Kuka Robotics Czech, Intralog Services, X-Care Robotics, Mountpark, MD Logistika, Panattoni Slovakia, Raben Logistics Slovakia, TimoCom, Antwell Group, Konecta Slovakia, Metrans Danubia, Samskip, Kuehne + Nagel to speak at event
May 9, 2025 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy, electromobility, ESG, waste management for companies, public administration) wants to achieve turnover of CZK 2 billion (EUR 80 million) within 3-5 years. During first year, SEEN made several acquisitions and carried out number of orders (methodology for rest areas according to AFIR/Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation for Czech Road and Motorway Directorate/ŘSD, concept for development of public infrastructure for e-mobility in Pilsen, Czechia). Erste Grantika Advisory (Česká spořitelna) became partner for financing consultancy. Company also considers entering field of energy distribution
May 6, 2025 | 03:52pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU fell in Q1 (vans -12.2% to 352,490; trucks -16% to 72,941; buses+coaches -1.8% to 8,674), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +32.6%, +50.6%, +50.3%; HEV+MHEV: +0.7%, -47.8%, -28.7%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: -43.1%, -3.3%, -7.9%; petrol: -25.8%, -6.9%, 0 units; diesel: -14%, -17.7%, -5.6%)
May 6, 2025 | 03:46pm CETflashread more
ElektroFest 2025: AB Motors CZ (MG), Volvo Group Czech Republic (Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks), Ford Motor Company, Renault Czech Republic, C Automobil Import (Citroën), Tesla Czech Republic, Kia Czech, Hyundai Motor Czech, O Automobil Import (Opel), Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen), Daimler Truck Czech Republic, Milan Král Group, Auto Racek (Škoda), Šudoma (Peugeot), Autosalon Jiří Souček, Auto Palace, Porsche Inter Auto CZ, S.&W. Automobily (Mercedes-Benz), Synot Auto (BMW), PEMM Brno, Volt Garáž (Vmoto), Motopoint (Horwin), Meteor Motor Tech CR (Zero, Polaris), Motocentrum HK, GoodPed (Mopedix), Eurogreen CZ (Goupil), AAA Auto, SunLife Energy, Lascam Systems, Teslička.cz, JSC Hydraulika, Citya Mobility, UniChargePay.eu, Pomalé-nabíjení.cz, ASAP Delivery (eShopKurýr.cz), Creative Spell (Malá elektromobilita), eKolo, Hugo Bike, Alza.cz, Amigi Consulting (KTM-ebikes.cz), Nano Power, Beneš a Lát, Top-Pojištění.cz, Solar Association, APEL, ASEP, SDA became partners/supporters, exhibitors at 5th clean mobility festival (meeting of electric cars, meeting of electric motorcycles, EcoRace race, e-scooter race, test drives, conference/workshop) in Pelhřimov, Czechia (May 9-11)
May 6, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 58.9% to 216,800 in Q1 (VW +39.6%; Škoda +93.3%; SEAT+Cupra +167.4%; VW Commercial Vehicles +51.1%; Audi +30.1%; Porsche +326.4%; MAN +178.5%; VW Truck & Bus -39.5%; Scania +121.3%; International Motors/Navistar +53.6%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (43,700 cars, +26.3%), VW ID.3 (28,100, +7.7%), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 22,800, +0%), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 20,200, +44.7%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 19,100), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 16,000), Porsche Macan Electric (14,200), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 12,700, +81.4%), Cupra Born (11,000, +59.4%), Cupra Tavascan (7,600), Škoda Elroq (6,800), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 4,200, -1%) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.2% (+3.7 pp, Q1 2024: 6.5%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 64%, automaker said, adding that PHEV deliveries up by 15% to 82,500
May 6, 2025 | 03:35pm CETflashread more
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Volkswagen to invest EUR 1 billion in Slovakia by 2015
February 15, 2011 | 02:39am CEToriginalIn contrast to recent five years, it is going to double the investment in the country. The money will go to technology, expanding the production of cars and components...
read moreSkoda Auto and unions began negotiating new collective agreement
February 4, 2011 | 05:58am CEToriginalThere is an effort not to increase wages more than in 2010 in Volkswagen Group. Skoda Auto offered unions three options...
read moreHyundai-Kia Automotive Group to adjust allocation of production in Czech Rep and Slovakia
January 21, 2011 | 01:29am CEToriginalHyundai's production will be concentrated in Nosovice, Kia's in Zilina. Reasons, changes for suppliers, investments associated with it...
read moreTUV Report 2011: Reliability of new Skoda models improving
January 19, 2011 | 04:12am CEToriginalMini cars from TPCA have been registering a deterioration of reliability in 2010. The results of various models manufactured in the Czech Republic...
read moreIIR holding professional conference Auto 2011 in Prague in early February
January 17, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalThe ninth year of the event will be focused on economic impacts, HR, current trends, strategies of OEMs or HEV. Speakers at the conference will be...
read moreHead of Hyundai's Czech plant Kim Eok Jo moved within carmaker to Korea
January 5, 2011 | 03:55am CEToriginalHe exchanged the position there with the president of the plant in Ulsan, Ho Don Kang. Kim Eok-Jo led the Nosovice plant since its foundation in 2006…
read moreSimon: Volkswagen expands production of components in Slovakia, recruiting 400 new employees by 2014
December 20, 2010 | 04:12am CEToriginalThe carmaker has received land next to its plant in Martin from the state. Details of the project...
read moreRadicova: PSA Peugeot Citroen to create 1,000 new jobs in Slovakia
December 15, 2010 | 09:48pm CEToriginalThis will be accompanied by a production increase in the plant in Trnava, which currently employs 3,000 people. Utilization of production capacity...
read moreGrupo Antolin to expand production in Czech Rep for carmaker Hyundai-Kia
December 14, 2010 | 04:03am CEToriginalDue to a threat of flooding and under the pressure of German carmakers the company will move production within the Liberec Region. Details of both projects…
read moreAuthority withdrew permission for Czech plant of Hyundai to build second transmission shop
November 15, 2010 | 11:10pm CEToriginalThe reasons for the verdict, the possibility to obtain a new building permit, the planned start of construction and start of operation in the new hall...
read morePyeong Hwa Automotive to expand factory in Czech Rep, winning new contracts from European carmakers
November 11, 2010 | 04:29am CEToriginalAt the same time PHA decided to establish a development centre in the Czech Republic. Details of the project, existing and new clients...
read morePlanned expansion of production of Hyundai cars in Czech Rep may be delayed by problems with construction of new transmission shop
November 10, 2010 | 03:58am CEToriginalAlternative, start of production of cars with six-speed gearbox and export of transmissions to Russia, the production plan for 2010...
read moreTPCA to further reduce state of agency staff at end of October
October 28, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginalDue to the falling production in TPCA, suppliers of components and services such as NYK Logistics and Lear are forced to release staff as well...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: TPCA to reduce production by 14% in 2010
October 21, 2010 | 03:12am CEToriginalThe JV factory in Kolin introduced Saturday non-production shifts, extended tact time of the production line, release part of agency staff. Details of measures...
read moreCar production in Czech Rep up by 13% in Q1-3, should grow in coming years
October 20, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginalSkoda Auto increased production by 7.1%, Hyundai by 84.4%, Avia by 59.8% and Tatra by 5.9%. On the contrary, TPCA, SOR, Iveco and Tedom decreased production. Estimates of PwC, KPMG, TPCA...
read moreCzech Top 100: Revenues of TPCA, Lucas Variety, Denso and Dura Automotive up in 2009
October 19, 2010 | 03:26am CEToriginalSome companies experienced a slight decline in turnover, some in the tens of per cent. Details of a chart of revenues and exports of manufacturing and sales companies...
read moreSkoda Octavia Hatchback: Volkswagen prepars cheaper version of VW Golf
October 12, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginalSkoda will introduce a mass-produced EV by 2014, the Superb will get a successor. The Octavia Hatchback, Octavia III and Golf VII will come on the market...
read moreGrupo Antolin to move production into new plant in Czech Rep
October 11, 2010 | 05:22am CEToriginalThe reason is to eliminate the threat of flooding but also the acquisition of new orders. The new location, time schedule of the moving, staff question...
read morePARIS: Jahn (SAP, Volkswagen): Car production to grow to 5% in Czech Rep in 2010
October 4, 2010 | 12:48am CEToriginalGlobal sales should rise by 7%, European fall by 6%, Czech stagnate. The automotive industry in the Czech Republic is now, according to Jahn, stabilized...
read moreJahn (Volkswagen): Skoda Auto looking for Chinese suppliers mainly because of growth in global production and localization of production abroad
September 29, 2010 | 04:48am CEToriginalHowever, he did not rule out that they could also supply plants in the Czech Republic. Synergies and savings of scale in the supply base in China...
read moreCzech plant of Toyota and PSA to reduce production from October, feeling end of scrappage scheme
September 23, 2010 | 04:47am CEToriginalThe situation will not affect permanent staff. Therefore, TPCA will produce by 10% fewer Peugeot 107, Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo cars y/y...
read moreHyundai began to produce its all-new ix20 in Czech Rep, sales to start in October
September 21, 2010 | 03:17am CEToriginalMain competitors, its basic price, the expected production of the Nosovice-based plant in 2010 and 2011, production of individual models...
read moreDaechang Seat wants to increase production in Czech Rep, planning to build new plant in Trinec
September 13, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginalThe company wants to move production from the leased premises in Ostrava there. Investment, new jobs, the current production, supplies to Hyundai...
read moreVolkswagen increased production in Slovakia by 43% in H1, turnover by 37%
September 7, 2010 | 03:55am CEToriginalThe German carmaker also increased production of gearboxes in Slovakia, namely by about 78%...
read moreBohdan Wojnar to move from Slovak plant to Skoda Auto within Volkswagen Group
September 3, 2010 | 03:56am CEToriginalAs a board member for HR he will replace Klaus Dierkes in the Czech carmaker, who goes to China...
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