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Car (Porsche 911 Coupe) caught fire at JC Car Cleaning detailing studio in Česká Lípa, Czechia (former Citroën showroom of Lipex Plus) on February 21. Roof of building also partially damaged by radiant heat from fire, Fire Rescue Service (HZS) said. No one injured
February 23, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Gotion High-tech (manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles/EVs, energy storage systems/BESS with more than 7,000 employees in factories, R&D centers in China, Singapore, Japan, USA, Germany; 24.77% share owned by Volkswagen; customers: Levdeo, Lichi, Yogomo, Wuling, Chery, Leapmotor, Changan, BAIC, JAC, Ebusco, SAIC, Karry, Dayun Truck; cooperation with Volkswagen, Tata Group, Vinfast, Jinko, BASF, ABB, Ficosa, Idneo), InoBat (manufacturer of batteries for automotive, aerospace industries in Bratislava and Voderady, Slovakia; investors and partners: Rio Tinto, Gotion, Amara Raja, Lilium, SIH/Slovak Investment Holding, International Finance Corporation/IFC of World Bank) to build 95-hectare battery cell plant in Šurany, Slovakia. GIB EnergyX Slovakia expects to start production (SOP) in 2026, reaching full capacity of 20 GWh in 2027 with potential of 40 GWh. Joint venture to create 1,300 jobs in gigafactory. Slovakia to support EUR 1.2 billion investment with EUR 214 million in incentives
February 23, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
ZAP: New vehicle registrations in Slovakia down by 1.2% to 104,813 in 2025 (93,103 cars, -0.3%; 8,415 vans, -7.7%; 3,096 trucks, -9.3%; 199 buses, -21%). Škoda (18,721 units, -3.2%) was best-selling brand, followed by Volkswagen (8,810, -1.2%), Kia (8,702, -2.9%), Toyota (8,547, -8.2%) and Hyundai (7,442, -12.1%). Best-selling models of brands in Top 5 include Škoda Octavia (4,514, +0.9%), Kia Ceed (3,510, +13.1%), Škoda Fabia (2,955, -22.1%), Škoda Karoq (2,673, +3.2%), Kia Sportage (2,605, -6.6%), Hyundai i30 (2,380, -31.9%), Hyundai Tucson (1,858), Hyundai i20 (1,578), Toyota Corolla (1,576), VW T-Cross (1,319), VW Tiguan (1,237), Toyota RAV4 (1,196), Toyota Yaris Cross (1,156), VW Golf (1,112), Škoda Elroq (774), Kia Stonic (713), VW ID.7 (216). Sales of 4,377 battery electric vehicles/BEVs (+96.5%) represented share of 4.7% (+2.32 pp). In 2026, association expects vehicle sales to decline by 3.26% (to 101,400), of which cars by 7.63% (to 86,000)
February 23, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
VDA: Electric car production in Germany up by 23% to record 1.67 million in 2025 (1.22 million BEVs, +15%; 0.45 million PHEVs, +54%), representing record 40.2% share of country's total car production (+7.1 pp). This makes Germany once again second most important location for electric vehicle manufacturing in world. In 2026, association expects EV production to increase by 6% to 1.76 million units (1.34 million BEVs, +10%; 0.42 million PHEVs, -6%), which would mean 42.8% penetration (+2.6 pp). Domestic production of electric cars is at record level, which impressively and clearly shows that German automotive industry is decisively moving forward with e-mobility and climate-neutral mobility, Müller said
February 18, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
EV/HEV Powertrain 2026: Automotive IQ (IQPC) brought together three conferences on electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains, which will be held in Berlin, Germany on February 24-26 – Advanced E-Motor Technologies, Thermal Management, Power Electronics. Representatives of Volkswagen, Scania, Volvo Group, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Tata Motors European Technical Centre, General Motors (GM), Renault Group, Volvo Cars, Toyota Motor, TVS Motor, VinFast, Stellantis, Schaeffler, Robert Bosch, Emil Motors, Protean Electric, Valeo, Mahle, Denso, Hyperdrives, Ampere, Beyond Motors, Nexteer Automotive, Melexis, Syensqo, Turntide Technologies, S&P Global Mobility to speak at event
February 18, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 11.6% in Q4, by 32% to 983,100 in 2025 (VW -15.5%, -0.2%; Škoda +95.7%, +119.8%; SEAT+Cupra +32.5%, +65.9%; VW Commercial Vehicles +117.9%, +103.4%; Audi +22.4%, +35.6%; Porsche -43.5%, +57.8%; MAN +150.4%, +167.8%; VW Truck & Bus -70.8%, -49.2%; Scania +188.3%, +126.3%; International Motors/Navistar -64.9%, -3.3%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (163,400 cars, -10.2%), VW ID.3 (117,700, -21.1%), Škoda Elroq (95,300), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 84,900, -21.2%), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 84,400, +462.7%), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 79,600, +0.1%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 79,500, +98.3%), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 60,700, +103%), Porsche Macan Electric (45,400, +148.1%), Cupra Born (43,700, +4.5%), Audi A6 e-Tron (37,000), Cupra Tavascan (36,000), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 16,339, -22%), VW Transporter (5,200) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.9% (+2.7 pp, 2024: 8.2%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 55%, automaker said, adding that global PHEV deliveries up by 58% to 428,000
February 18, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
ZAP: Car production in Slovakia up by 7.7% to approximately 1.07 million in 2025 (2024: 993,583 vehicles), of which 336,905 at Volkswagen Bratislava (-1.2%), 330,000 at Stellantis Trnava, 296,550 at Kia Žilina (-15.6%) and 107,000 at Jaguar Land Rover Nitra. Country maintained its position as world leader in car production per capita (196 vehicles/1,000 inhabitants). However, outlook for next 3 years is relatively pessimistic, as after opening of Volvo Cars Košice plant, total production will more or less not increase – 1.02 million in 2026 (-5%), 1.08 million in 2027, 1.08 million in 2028. Association thus cut estimate from January 2025, when it predicted 1.27 million in 2027. Due to deteriorating competitiveness, Slovakia is not able to win enough new projects for electric vehicles (BEVs) that would offset decline in production of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). For greater success, it is inevitable to systematically build entire value chain, from battery production, through waste collection and processing to development of renewable energy sources. Logical requirement of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturers is availability of sufficient clean energy for production itself. At same time, Slovakia is lagging behind in transposition of European legislation, which has negative impact on development of entire industry, Matušek said. He also pointed out outflow of talents and specialists due to high burden of taxes and contributions, when in Czechia employee in same position earns additional one net salary per year on average. Looking into future, we see that performance of five automakers can be same as that of three carmakers in past, ZAP President concluded
February 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Retro Classics 2026: Around 1600 exhibitors to join 25th fair of classic/vintage cars and motorcycles in Stuttgart, Germany (February 19-22), including ADAC, Allianz, BMW Group Classic, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic, Deutsche Automobil Treuhand/DAT, Porsche Museum, Emil Frey Classics, Emil Frey Exclusive Cars/Aston Martin Stuttgart, Irmscher Automobilbau, Kontio Tyres, KW Automotive, Liqui Moly, Mazda Classic/Automobil Museum Frey, Mercedes-Benz Heritage, Sonax, TÜV Süd Auto Service, Württembergische Versicherung. Exhibition organizer expects 90,000 visitors on area of 80,000 sqm
February 16, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 20,231 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in December and 285,561 in 2025 (+88.6%; 16,759 and 224,768 battery electric vehicles, +98.1%; 3,472 and 60,793 plug-in hybrids, +60.3%), of which 20,167 and 285,176 cars (+88.7%; Škoda: 14,548 and 189,386 BEVs, +136.9%, 2,137 and 30,123 PHEVs, +81.4%; Hyundai: 2,147 and 34,997 BEVs, +5.1%, 1,335 and 30,670 PHEVs, +43.8%) and 64 and 385 buses (SOR: 29 and 79 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 35 and 306 BEVs)
February 16, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
ACEA: New battery electric vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 29.7% to 2.59 million in 2025. Growth (+592,384 cars) driven by Germany (+164,533), United Kingdom (+91,378), Norway (+57,831), Spain (+44,251), Denmark (+37,450). BEV sales grew in 26 countries, with 3 of them at triple-digit pace (Poland +161.5%, Iceland +125%, Slovenia +103.9%)
February 12, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Bosch Power Solutions: Ralph Klaus Carle to retire. Suzana Cizmic appointed as new Commercial Plant Manager in Jihlava, Czechia (Bosch Powertrain, 4,300 employees, components for diesel engines and electric vehicles) on February 1, coming from USA (factory in Anderson, South Carolina)
February 12, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK up by 6.1% y/y to 55,284 in December, of which 53,003 cars (+17.7%) and 2,281 commercial vehicles (-67.7%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 15.5% to 764,715 in 2025, of which 717,371 cars (-8%) and 47,344 commercial vehicles (-62.3%) – Nissan: 273,322, -3.1%; Jaguar Land Rover: 201,283, -21.7%; Mini: 124,271, +12.2%; Toyota + Suzuki: 92,136, -7.9%; Stellantis/Vauxhall + Citroën + Fiat + Opel + Peugeot: 31,048, -70.6%; Leyland Trucks/DAF: 15,141, +6.6%; Bentley: 9,943, -7.7%; Alexander Dennis + Aston Martin + Caterham + Dennis Eagle + LEVC + Lotus + McLaren + Morgan + Rolls-Royce + Switch Mobility/Optare + Wrightbus: 17,751, -29.2%. Production of electrified cars rose by 8.3% to 298,813 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing record 41.7% share of total output
February 12, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 20.2% to 8.42 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in 2025, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) sales down by 18.6% to 4.85 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
February 10, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Coface CEE Top 500 Ranking 2025: Automotive and transport industry (86 largest firms, -4 y/y) in Central and Eastern European region (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia) decreased turnover by 1% to EUR 191 billion in 2024 (2023: EUR 193 billion), number of employees fell by 13% to 353,000 (405,600). Largest companies in sector include Škoda Auto (EUR 24.42 billion, +6%; 37,005 people, +6%), Volkswagen Slovakia (EUR 12.52 billion, +6%; 10,755, +2%), Audi Hungaria (EUR 8.61 billion, -5%; 11,677, -9%), Kia Slovakia (EUR 8.08 billion, +1%; 3,000, -17%), Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (EUR 7.46 billion, -1%; 2,823, -1%), Volkswagen Poznań (EUR 5.8 billion, -0.5%; 9,191, -6%), Volkswagen Group Polska (EUR 5.72 billion, +14%; 659, +2%), Automobile-Dacia (EUR 5.59 billion, +7%; 10,987, -4%), Toyota Central Europe (EUR 5.29 billion, +6%; 131, +22%), Inter Cars (EUR 4.55 billion, +8%; 5,261, +21%), Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary (EUR 4.17 billion, -18%; 4,830, +1%), FCA Poland (EUR 3.8 billion, +6%; 2,470, +6%), Ford Otosan Romania (EUR 3.74 billion, +36%; 6,356, +14%), MAN Trucks Sp. z o.o. (EUR 3.06 billion, -12%; 2,181, -3%), Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic (EUR 3.03 billion, +4%; 3,051, -5%), PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (EUR 3.01 billion, +15%; 40,947, -1%), Continental Barum (EUR 2.97 billion, +6%; 4,380, +0.1%), Mercedes-Benz Polska (EUR 2.35 billion, +11%; 153, -3%), Mobis Automotive Czech (EUR 2.35 billion, -5%; 1,426, -4%), Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT (EUR 2.32 billion, -2%; 1,267, +2%), Magyar Suzuki (EUR 2.25 billion, -22%; 2,998, +2%), Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland (EUR 2.05 billion, -23%; 1,415, +2%), PCA Slovakia (EUR 2.03 billion, -38%; 3,443, +12%), Mobis Slovakia (EUR 2 billion, +1%; 2,000, -6%), Volkswagen Motor Polska (EUR 1.8 billion, -6%; 1,255, +0.1%), Continental Tires Slovakia (EUR 1.75 billion, +27%; 3,000, -8%), Stellantis Gliwice (EUR 1.75 billion, +24%; 2,899, +2%), Nemzeti Útdíjfizetési Szolgáltató (EUR 1.65 billion, +42%; 648, +1%) and other firms of Renault, Porsche/Volkswagen, Iveco/CNH, Volvo, Solaris/CAF, Scania/Traton, Ford, Alstom, Michelin, Autoliv, Boryszew, Tigar Tyres, Sungwoo, Motherson, Bosch, Schaeffler, Auto Partner, Horse Powertrain, Faurecia-Hella/Forvia, Pirelli, ZF, Hankook, BorgWarner, Lear, Denso, České dráhy, PKP Intercity, Air Baltic, Raben, DPP, Amazon, Plichta, Havi, Tallink, Waberer’s groups
February 10, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Second generation Nissan Leaf (ZE1) BEV caught fire in parking lot of Lidl supermarket in Průhonice near Prague, Czechia on February 9. Cold Cut Systems (CCS) Cobra firefighting equipment was deployed, thanks to which firefighters created hole in battery, Fire Rescue Service (HZS) said. No one injured
February 10, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
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Skoda expect to increase interest in service program for older cars in Czech Rep in 2010
July 9, 2010 | 04:16am CEToriginalParameters of the program, the results of 2009, expectations for 2010, the number of participating service sites, used car’s inspection free of charge…
read morePSA: Total car sales in Europe rose by 1.1% in H1, to decline by 9% for full year 2010
July 9, 2010 | 04:05am CEToriginalExpected development of markets in China and Latin America in 2010, sales results for PSA Peugeot Citroen over H1...
read morePeugeot extended June special offers to end of summer in Czech Rep
July 9, 2010 | 03:53am CEToriginalTherefore, the offer of sports version Sportium has been still under way, i.e. for models 207 and 308, or extended warranty for 3 years/60,000 km for higher equipment levels free of charge…
read moreVolkswagen increased sales by 15% to 3.5 million cars in H1, of which 2 million were VW cars
July 9, 2010 | 03:49am CEToriginalFor the plant in Mexico the carmaker counts on the production of the new generation VW Jetta and the New Beetle. Production growth of Audi in India...
read moreAuto Hase opened new Volvo showroom in Prague 5
July 8, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalAfter two years, the company has moved sales and servicing there from the original showroom in Orech, which has been sold. Location, services, Heico Sportiv, a loyalty program, introduction of the Volvo S60...
read moreAles Polak moved from GE Money Auto to Arval
July 8, 2010 | 01:43am CEToriginalPolak had been working at the GE Money Auto since 2001, most recently as a board member with responsibility for product and dealer management. His predecessor, Marek Pichal…
read moreGeneral Motors negotiates loan of USD 5 billion with banks
July 8, 2010 | 01:32am CEToriginalThe reason for negotiations on the loan is the GM’s effort to finance its expansion in the Chinese market and strengthening of its capital position in case...
read moreFord created e-presentation for special offers in Czech Rep
July 8, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginalAt Zaostrete.cz there may be found the latest action offers on the Ford Focus, their prices start from CZK 279,990. The discount’s amount, extended warranty, financing…
read moreAAA Auto organizing summer competition for Skoda Fabia in Czech Rep and Slovakia
July 8, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginalCondition for the participation in the contest is to fill the registration form on the company’s website and right answers for simple questions. Number of Fabia cars in the offer…
read moreCommencement of motorbike taxi operation by Taxi Moto in Prague is delayed
July 8, 2010 | 12:50am CEToriginalThe Prague City Hall does not consider the external design of motorbikes as attractive. Prices, motorbikes’ fleet, service of the turtle-type, similar services abroad...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep slightly declined last week
July 8, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginalPetrol Natural 95 discounted by an average of 2 hellers, diesel by 3 hellers. In the m/m and y/y comparison…
read moreVolkswagen to change Porsche CEO for its own manager
July 7, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginalIt will be Matthias Muller as of October 1, who is now responsible for product strategy and planning at VW. Michael Macht will move to…
read moreDaimler recalls 2,589 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to service shops in USA
July 7, 2010 | 01:24am CEToriginalThe reason is the possible leakage of oil. These are probably cars still sold under the Dodge brand...
read moreReinhard Fleger to leave Skoda Auto after year
July 7, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalIn the position of sales and marketing director he will be replaced by Jurgen Stackmann, a long-time manager of Ford of Europe. Fleger will move to…
read moreToyota Motor recalls 270,000 Lexus and Toyota limousines to repair because of faulty engines
July 7, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginalThe problem is caused by defective valve springs that can stop the engine during its operation. The recall covers models...
read moreJ.D. Power: Germans are satisfied with Mercedes-Benz cars the most
July 7, 2010 | 12:07am CEToriginalThe second place is divided into BMW and Dacia. The top five includes Mazda and Nissan. Czech brand Skoda ranked...
read moreNHTSA opened investigation into possible defect of 342,000 Mazda3 and BMW Z4 cars in USA
July 6, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe U.S. office has received dozens of complaints relating to the power steering on both models. Number of affected vehicles, production series…
read moreGerman car production increased by 23% thanks to strong export in H1, export up by 44%
July 6, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginalBy contrast, sales on the German market dropped by 29% in H1 and by 26% in June. VDA outlook for H2 2010...
read moreMitsubishi wants to sell 30,000 ASX cars in Europe in 2010, 500 in Czech Rep and 200 in Slovakia
July 1, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalDevelopment in the C-SUV/crossover segment, engines, start-stop, dual-clutch gearbox, equipment and prices, the boot action, warranty...
read moreVolkswagen expects sales growth in VW LCVs, Seat brand and used cars in Auto-plus program in Czech Rep in 2010
July 1, 2010 | 10:25pm CEToriginalResults of the brands VW, Audi and Seat in 2009, plans for 2010, the upcoming models VW Amarok and Audi A7...
read moreEurop Assistance: Electric cars, software repairs at distance and eCall to change field of automobile assistance
July 1, 2010 | 10:13pm CEToriginalCar warranties, according to the company, will penetrate into unauthorized networks, service contracts into the non-premium segment for an extra fee…
read moreOpel wants to increase market share in Czech Rep to 5% by 2013
July 1, 2010 | 09:57pm CEToriginalOptimized supply and reduced prices by up to CZK 20,000 should contribute to it. New prices from July 1, financing options...
read moreToyota Motor: 270,000 Toyota and Lexus cars may have defective engine, halting during operation
July 1, 2010 | 09:48pm CEToriginalOut of the troubled cars, the carmaker sold 90,000 in Japan and 180,000 abroad. Number of complaints in Japan, the disabled models...
read moreU.S. company Terrafugia to produce flying car
July 1, 2010 | 09:38pm CEToriginalThe company has obtained a license from the Federal Aviation Administration. Start of production, delivery date, speed of the car-plane, the price...
read moreVolkswagen to restore continuous production in Slovakia, enrolling 1,000 people
July 1, 2010 | 03:11am CEToriginalIt is a transitional measure, scheduled from September 2010 to mid-2011 due to the high demand for new models, VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne...
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SELECTED FLASH NEWS
New brands (Chinese and British) entering Czech market (2025: Omoda 144 g/km, 2024: n/a;...
General Motors/GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) asked its suppliers (Tier 1) to phase...
Vision 2030 – Clean Energy of Tomorrow: ČEZ to convert its fleet (over 5,000 units) to...
2025 AlixPartners Global Automotive Outlook: China’s NEV (New Energy Vehicles, BEV+PHEV)...
GlobalData: Global production of battery electric vehicles to increase by 26% to 14.4...
Project M-LightEn (Monocoque architecture – Lightweight and Low Energy): Gordon Murray...
Dataforce: New car sales in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) to fall by 0.1% to...
Portu, ČSÚ: Czechs with average net wage in 2025 (CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600 in Q2) work 10.7...
SeAH FSI (manufacturer of fluid systems for automobiles and home appliances with 19...
Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at 2023 e-Salon clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia...
Kasko (manufacturer of plastic parts with 330 employees in Slavkov, Czechia; supplier for...
Palíšek (Siemens): By fighting for internal combustion engines (ICEs), Czechs lobbying for...
Centre for European Policy (CEP): Planned introduction of EU Emissions Trading Scheme for...
Klíma (E.ON Drive Infrastructure/EDRI): Czechia currently has sufficient charging...
National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) warned against transfering system...
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Since 2015, total of 11,437 companies set targets...
JATO Dynamics: USA, Germany made greater technological progress in electromobility than...
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): DSV and its suppliers ordered 300 Volvo electric...
Pirelli and its second largest shareholder MTP/Camfin (27.4% interest; controlled by...
GlobalData: New diesel car (including diesel hybrid) sales in Western Europe down by 17%...
The Climate Pledge: Initiative to achieve net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions by 2040 (10...
World Health Organization (WHO) classified automotive gasoline as proven carcinogen....
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited...
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fuelled) in Czechia became almost three...
The Climate Pledge: Amazon ordered more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 (621 kWh...
Auto Goldcar closed Škoda dealership in Prague, Czechia (service remained). In released...
Dolák (Toyota dealer in Příbram, Písek, Tábor, České Budějovice and Pilsen, Czechia)...
Škoda increased prices of all internal combustion engine (ICE) models in Czechia by up to...
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy...
Autocentrum Dojáček (Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Hyundai dealer in Prague, Czechia)...
Davo Car (80,000 sqm used car shop with 140 employees in Olbramovice, Czechia; turnover of...
Auto Eder (Toyota, Lexus, Polaris, VebaBox dealer in Karlovy Vary, Czechia) to build Lexus...
SELECTED ARTICLES
Shandong Linglong Tire wants to build two more plants, one in Europe
Chassix wants to build plant in Eastern Europe
SaarGummi plans further investment in Czech Rep
Samsung looking for suppliers on new type of EV batteries
Toyoda Gosei to increase production in Europe
Kirchhoff Automotive looking for new suppliers
Hyundai expands operations in Central Europe
Uni Gasket to expand production in Europe
Vision & Strategy 2025: Brose to make global competence centre from Ostrava
Brano aims to develop its own electric vehicle, later might start producing it
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