Atlas Copco acquired Extend3D (producer of dynamic 3D augmented reality/AR systems for worker...

MS Technik (manufacturer of metal parts for automotive industry in Czechia, Slovakia with more than...

BMW Group to launch direct sales model in Europe, starting with Mini (all its models to undergo...

PwC increased 2023 Czech new car registrations forecast from 210,000-220,000 units (+9% to +15%) to...

Auto Průhonice (Volvo Cars dealer with three showrooms in Prague, Czechia – Průhonice, Stodůlky...

Venturini: Peugeot to deliver 350 Peugeot Boxer vans to Czech Post and 20 Peugeot 308 SW cars to...

Net Zero Roadmap: Nestlé ordered 171 Škoda Enyaq 80 vehicles from Arval (operational leasing for 4...

Cebia establishes cooperations with automakers in field of motor vehicle approval process...

Martin Strakoš detached BMW dealerships, BMW Motorrad and Mini service centers in Hradec Králové...

United Auto Workers (UAW) unions expanded strike at Ford, General Motors, Chrysler/Stellantis in USA...

Vienna Insurance Group/VIG (Kooperativa, Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna/ČPP, VIG Re zajišťovna...

Volkswagen to cut production of two electric cars (VW ID.3, Cupra Born) in Zwickau (restriction of...

Volvo Cars (Geely Group) launched advertising campaign in Czechia (Volvo Car Czech Republic) for...

Kasko (supplier of plastic parts for Škoda Auto, Robert Bosch, Grupo Antolin, Volkswagen, Hella...

In August 2023, Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) additionally allowed Auto UH Group (Fiat...

Miloslav Pavlas senior, Miloslav Pavlas junior's Kovolis Hedvikov Holding (owner of Kovolis...

Camouflaged 2024 Škoda Kodiaq PHEV test prototype (upcoming second generation) involved in two-car...

Stratos Auto (Iveco, BMW dealer, BMW Motorrad, Mini service in Hradec Králové, Prague and Pardubice...

LivingLAPT (Lab for Autonomous Public Transport): Three universities (University College London/UCL...

Floods in Slovenia: Slovenian subcontractor KLS Ljubno (manufacturer of metal parts for engines with...

Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) allowed RCM (car, van, truck, boat/yacht dealer with 2...

Plastika (manufacturer of plastic parts for automotive, electrical industries with 580 employees in...

Floods in Slovenia: Volkswagen to cut production in Hanover (suspension of internal combustion...

Auto Motol Beni/AMB Praha (MVC Automotive Group; Ford dealer in Ořech near Prague, Czechia) wants to...

Kaufland (Schwarz Group) to invest over CZK 2 billion (EUR 83 million) in expanding network of...

Floods in Slovenia: Volkswagen to suspend production in Palmela, Portugal (Volkswagen Autoeuropa...

Arrogance Equipment/Trim: ČSOB Poisťovňa launched campaign in Slovakia for car insurance (damage...

Floods in Slovenia: KLS Ljubno (manufacturer of metal parts for engines of cars, vans, trucks...

Novares to temporarily transfer 15 employees from burnt-out plant in Žebrák, Czechia (Novares CZ...

Toyota Motor suspended production in Japan (28 lines at 14 plants; Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, Hino...

Audi Approved Plus: Autocentrum Barth Hradec Králové, Czechia dealership became partner of certified...

Semiconductor/chip shortages, COMPASS (Cross Operational Management Parts & Supply Security):...

Novares wants to resume production in Žebrák, Czechia (Novares CZ Zebrak; manufacturer of plastic...

JLR You Owe Us: Milberg London filed group action against Jaguar Land Rover (Tata Group) in UK over...

Kovolis Hedvikov (manufacturer of aluminium castings for cars, vans, trucks, buses with almost 1,000...

Plastika (manufacturer of plastic parts for automotive, electrical industries with 580 employees in...

Novares (manufacturer of plastic components for automotive industry with 9,000 employees in 22...

VDA increased 2023 global car market forecast from 74.9 million (+4%) to 75.7 million (+6%), new car...

Semiconductor/chip shortage: Honda suspended orders for 11th generation Civic (e:HEV from CZK 819...

Vienna Insurance Group/VIG (Kooperativa, Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna/ČPP, VIG Re zajišťovna...

VDA increased 2023 German car production forecast by 200,000 from 3.8 million (+9%) to 4 million...

Raiffeisen-Leasing established cooperation with Rostislav Posker's Kolovna Koncept (long-term e-bike...

Lear acquired Thagora Technology (supplier of leather cutting system that brings automation...

BMW iFactory: BMW Group to create digital twins of its plants (using NavVis 3D laser scanners)...

Linaset (manufacturer of plastic plastic mouldings, injection molds for automotive, electrotechnical...

After one year, AutoBinck separates distribution of MG Motor (Morris Garages, SAIC Group) on Czech...

Exact Systems (provider of quality control services in automotive, other industries with more than 7...

Formel D (3i Group 57.93%, CITIC Capital 23.78%; service provider for automotive, supply industry...

Isolite (manufacturer of high temperature insulation, sealing for automotive, aviation, power...

SAIC Motor (MG, Maxus, Roewe, IM Motors – joint venture with Zhangjiang Hi-Tech and Alibaba Group)...

Electropoli (Trail Capital, China Synergy Fund/CICC Capital/TPG; electroplating shop for metal parts...

Stanislav Petříček (co-owner of TP Consulting) sold 50% stake in Top Control (provider of sorting...

Letoplast (manufacturer of plastic parts for automotive, other industries with 320 employees, agency...

Autocentrum Barth (Škoda, SEAT, Volkswagen, Audi, Kia, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel dealer, Fiat, Fiat...

Wulff: Volkswagen temporarily cuts output of electric cars (ID.4, ID.7 – pre-series production) in...

Hubert Schlieckmann/HS (Hannover Finanz; manufacturer of steel, aluminium components for bodywork...

Bito-Lagertechnik Bittmann (manufacturer of shelving, containers, picking, transportation systems...

Hahn Group (manufacturer of factory automation equipment with 1,800 employees in Germany, USA...

Delahegue: Electropoli (Trail Capital, China Synergy Fund/CICC Capital/TPG; electroplating shop for...

Former executives of UniCredit Leasing and ČSOB Leasing in Czechia and Slovakia, Jaroslav Jaroměřský...

Ideal Automotive (manufacturer of textile lining components for vehicle interiors, exteriors...

Hoberg & Driesch (distributor of seamless, welded pipes, tubes for automotive, mechanical...

General Motors (GM) selected Lear as supplier of front, rear seats for 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV...

Senior Flexonics produced 3.01 million parts (-3.9%, 2021: 3.14 million) at plant in Olomouc...

Energy crisis, ESG: Gumotex (manufacturer of rubber, plastic products with 1,700 employees in...

Fischer Surface Technologies (DPE Deutsche Private Equity; manufacturer of chrome-plated plastic...

KS Huayu AluTech (50/50 joint venture of Rheinmetall, HASCO/SAIC; manufacturer of lightweight casted...

Unions at Nexen Tire plant in Žatec, Czechia (supplier of tyres for Volkswagen, Škoda Auto, SEAT...

Volvo Cars started publishing in car configurators in some countries (UK, Germany) estimated...

Dajbych Plus/4x4 (Isuzu D-Max, Ineos Grenadier, ARB accessories dealer, independent Toyota off-road...

Croy (dealer of Mercedes-Benz vans, trucks, special vehicles including Unimog, Econic and Zetros...

IFM Electronic took over its long-standing partner Devtel Software (developer of software solutions...

Isolite (manufacturer of high temperature insulation, sealing for automotive, aviation, power...

Škoda Auto to expand existing Emissions Centre South in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia in area of Technical...

OneNet (One Network for Europe): Schneider Electric, Inko Praha commissioned 52/57 non-public EVlink...

Semiconductor/chip shortage: Volvo Cars facing supplier failure of chips for Driver Awareness...

AMS-Osram sold AMLS (Automotive Lighting Systems GmbH; development and production of full lighting...

Porsche Inter Auto CZ (Porsche dealer in Prague and Brno, service in Ostrava) plans to build Porsche...

Domanský (Peugeot, Hyundai, Toyota, DS Automobiles dealer, Citroën service in Prague, Czechia)...

Certina Automotive Products (Certina Group) acquired Isolite (manufacturer of high temperature...

Toyota Tsusho (Toyota, Lexus dealer in Prague, Czechia) to build Toyota Professional showroom...

Schaeffler to cut 1,300 jobs (1,000 in Germany, 300 abroad; 75% in administration and R&D for...

CVP Galvanika (electroplating shop, paint shop for metal parts of Volkswagen, Škoda, Audi, SEAT...

Autocentrum Dojáček (Fiat, Fiat Professional, Citroën, Jeep, Kymco dealer, Alfa Romeo...

Certina Group acquired PAL (manufacturer of wipers for Volkswagen, Škoda Auto, Audi, SEAT, Fiat...

Jaguar Land Rover started publishing in car configurators in some countries (UK) delivery times of...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Prague: CarTec Exclusive Cars (CarTec Group) to invest almost EUR 1 million...

ESG: BMW signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rio Tinto, car factory in Spartanburg, South...

Auto Palace (Audi, Cupra, Ford, Mitsubishi, Mazda, MG, Hyundai, SEAT, Škoda, Opel, Volvo, Peugeot...

CelLink MegaPlant Texas: CelLink Corporation to build USD 130 million plant in Georgetown, Texas...

ESG, e-Mobility: CB Auto (Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda, VW Commercial Vehicles, Mazda, Kia dealer, Cupra...

Gas boiler room at Škoda Auto plant in Kvasiny, Czechia hit by fire on June 3, causing damage of...

Toyota Motor Corporation discovered potential data leakage of customer information (in-vehicle...

Schaeffler sold chain drive division (used in internal combustion and/or hybrid engines of cars...

Škoda Auto DigiLab suspended/ceased operation of student car sharing service Uniqway (since 2018, 6...

Škoda Auto introduced system in Czechia enabling dealerships/service centers to invest in e-mobility...

Start it with us!: Renault Czech Republic launched career portal with job offers in Renault, Dacia...

Shortage of semiconductors/chips, other components: Škoda Auto completed all unfinished vehicles...

CarGarantie became partner of Mobile.de (Adevinta Group) for online purchase of used cars (up to 3...

Bártek: Servind planns significant expansion of headquarters in Tuchoměřice near Prague, Czechia...

PRE (Pražská energetika) commissioned public charging station for EVs near Hornbach store in Prague...

Autorola signed new 4-year contract with BMW Group to build closed B2B platform in Europe (15...

Industry 4.0: IFM Electronic installed comprehensive diagnostic system (vibration diagnostics...

Auto Hrubý closed Citroën dealership in Vysoké Pec, Czechia. Company placed sales of motorcycles...

Bártek: Servind sees great potential in robotics and automation (Fanuc, Universal Robots as...

Legends 2022: Over 40,000 people (2019: 50,971 visitors) attended motoring festival (exhibition of...

Coronavirus, Russia-Ukraine conflict, semiconductor/chip shortage: Delivery of 15 new SOR TNS 18...

Smart Europe signed 5-year contract with Autorola Solutions to operate remarketing platform for...

Sherlog Technology (provider of Sherlog Security, Sherlog Trace vehicle security, monitoring...

Milan Král a.s. (dealer of Mercedes-Benz cars, vans, trucks in České Budějovice, Czechia) bought 26...

Toyota Motors Europe signed contract with Indicata (Autorola Group) to track all online used Toyota...

Servind (distributor of materials, equipment for bodywork shops, paint shops in Czechia, Slovakia)...

Domanský (Peugeot, Hyundai, Toyota, DS Automobiles dealer, Citroën service in Prague, Czechia) to...

Autocom: Autorola launched C2B used car buying service for consumers in Denmark, Turkey using...

Scuderia Praha (Ferrari, Maserati dealer in Prague, Czechia) wants to rebuild Maserati showroom in...

Milan Král, Iveta Králová modified holding structure of group, renamed MNC Group to 'MK správní...

Nielsen Admosphere Ad Intel: Hyundai brand (price value of advertising space CZK 109.31 million/EUR...

Domanský (Peugeot, Hyundai, Toyota, DS Automobiles dealer, Citroën service in Prague, Czechia)...

German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK): Businesses consider cost growth...

ESG: Voltdrive (producer of charging stations in Prostějov, Czechia; supplies for E.ON, Ško-Energo...

Čermák: ČEZ ESCO wants to double number of public charging stations in Czechia to 1,000 from current...

Kincross Capital a.s. (now Crossbocage a.s. in liquidation) renamed Secar Bohemia (provider of...

Cebia developing platform enabling VIN code scanning with its subsequent digitization, i.e. digital...

Hejna: AutoBinck wants to return to sales of 4,000 Mitsubishi vehicles/year in Czechia, Slovakia...

Auto-Branka (Škoda dealer in Náchod, Prague and Mělník, Czechia) closed Kia service in Mělník...

Knap (Ernst & Young/EY): New car sales in Czechia to grow by 10-12% in 2023 (up to 211,000-215,000...

ESG: Komerční banka (Société Générale/SG) selected ChargeUp (Unicorn Group) in tender for charging...

Motocentrum Barth (Yamaha, Piaggio, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, Aprilia, BMW Motorrad dealer, CFMoto service...

Retail of the Future (ROTF): Mercedes-Benz to cut 10% of 6,500 car, van dealerships worldwide...

Energy crisis, ESG: Photovoltaic power plant (PV, solar panels) to be built on roof of Hyundai's...

Semiconductor/chip shortage: Due to shutdowns in February and March, Toyota cut 2023 production plan...

Scuderia Praha (Ferrari, Maserati dealer in Prague, Czechia) expects to sell 90-100 new Ferrari cars...

Porsche Approved: Porsche upgraded extended warranty offer on used cars from 10 years (9+1, 8+2) to...

Semiconductor/chip shortage: Toyota produced 25,000 fewer (Aygo X, Yaris) cars in Kolín, Czechia in...

Bedrnová: DS Automobiles plans to sell 100 DS 7 cars (from CZK 1.1 million/EUR 46,350, PHEV from CZK...

Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) allowed Global Repair Centres from Vienna Insurance...

Energy crisis: Toyota cut investment budget in Kolín, Czechia (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech...

Autoservis Praha (Ford service in Prague, Czechia): Jiří Kašpar sold his 24% stake to Robert Wolf...

Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group) delivered 820,300 vehicles to customers in Czechia in last 10 years...

Robert Schneider (Pražský bytový fond, Zeman maso - uzeniny, Uzeniny Příbram) acquired M3000...

Škoda Auto to take responsibility for development of complete EA 111/211 engine range (transverse...

Dolák (Toyota dealer in Příbram, Písek, Tábor, České Budějovice and Pilsen, Czechia) wants to build...

Mobile.de (Adevinta Group) launched online sales/purchase of vehicles, piloted with several...

Peleška: Toyota wants to expand dealer network in Czechia by 10 sales points (currently 32...

AR Servis (Tibiq Automotive Holding; Škoda, Peugeot dealer in Jindřichův Hradec, Czechia) closed...

Škoda Auto reduced number of cars in progress (unfinished mainly due to semiconductor/chip shortage)...

Saitz: Hyundai wants to sell 100 Ioniq 6 electric cars (from CZK 1.16 million/EUR 49,170, 4x4 from...

2023 Prague Motor Show (Autoshow Praha): ABF cancelled 25th exhibition of cars, accessories in...

TÜV Süd entered Eastern Europe with periodical technical inspections (PTI, MOT tests), exhaust...

Olfin Car (Volkswagen, Škoda, Volvo, Toyota, Ford dealer in Trutnov, Hradec Králové and Pardubice...

Kooperativa Pojišťovna 4.2, Neuron New Core Development: AIS Servis (VIG's internal software company...

Auto Špinar (Citroën dealer in Jihlava and Havlíčkův Brod, Czechia) closed Opel dealership in...

Czech branch of Europ Assistance (with assistance centers in Prague, Olomouc) started cooperation...

Semiconductor/chip shortage: Toyota resumed production in Kolín, Czechia (Aygo X, Yaris), some...

Solera Auto Finance (SAF): Solera launched integrated financing solution on US market (Georgia...

Helicar (L7 Group; road/truck transporter of Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen, Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot...

ACEA established cooperation with S&P Global Mobility, expanded monthly statistics of new car...

Semiconductor/chip shortage: Global vehicle production could fall by 20% (-18 million) by 2026...

Auto KP Plus (Suzuki, Fiat, Citroën, Toyota, Nissan, Jeep, Opel, Hyundai dealer in Liberec...

Lapka: Peugeot wants to sell 8,500 vehicles in Czechia in 2023 (2022: 7,156 units). After easing...

Vries (ACEA): New car sales (registrations) in EU to return to growth in 2023, reaching 9.8 million...

Energy crisis: Alcar suspended investments, including planned photovoltaic (PV) power plant in...

EY Automotive Retail Survey 2022: Ernst & Young expanded age range of respondents of 7th survey...

Alcar became distributor of Falken tyres (Sumitomo Rubber Industries; original equipment for Audi...

Europ Assistance: 12,941 Czech clients ordered roadside assistance virtually/digitally in Q1-3 2022...

Jumpers of the Year 2022 in Czechia: Market share of Dacia (+1.49 pp, from 3.3 to 4.79%), Toyota...

Zikmund: Subaru plans to increase sales of new cars in Czechia to 770 units in 2023 (175 Forester...

Strike at Nexen Tire plant in Žatec, Czechia (supplier of tyres for Volkswagen, Škoda Auto, SEAT...

MG Insurance: M Motors (AutoBinck Group) expanded cooperation with Uniqa (company fleet insurance...

Europ Assistance: Auto Opat (Škoda dealer, Škoda car and Ford, Renault van rental, Volkswagen...

Honda looking for new car dealer in Pilsen, Czechia (now service at Autocentrum Jan Šmucler)

Semiconductor/chip shortage: Škoda Auto expects improvement in semiconductor supply situation in H2...

ZAP: Car production in Slovakia down by almost 5% to approximately 1 million in 2022 (2021: around...

Kallweit (VDA): Heavy commercial vehicle market (registrations over 6 tonnes) to grow by 4% in...

Scuderia Praha (Ferrari, Maserati dealer in Prague, Czechia) plans to increase car sales by 40% to...

Bedrnová: DS Automobiles wants to sell 100 DS 4 cars (from CZK 795,000/EUR 33,360, PHEV from CZK...

Saitz: Hyundai negotiated allocation of 21,500 vehicles for Czechia for 2023 (+13%, 2022: 19,000)....

Auto Jeremiášova (Mazda, Kia, Nissan dealer in Prague, Czechia) closed Mitsubishi dealership...

Hurt (Porsche Holding/Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Cupra): New car sales in Czechia to grow slightly to...

Peleška: Toyota Motor signed customer contracts for 21,159 Toyota vehicles (+3.4%, 2021: 20,466...

Autocent CZ (car repair shop with 12 employees in Ostrava, Czechia; 3,000 orders/year; contractual...

Kallweit (VDA): Global car market to grow by 4% to 74 million in 2023 from 71.2 million in 2022...

ČEZ expanded ecological energy system in Štěchovice, Czechia consisting of hydroelectric power plant...

Fagamalo Holdings Limited based in Cyprus split Scuderia Praha (Ferrari, Maserati dealer in Prague...

Kallweit (VDA): Car production in Germany to grow by 6% to 3.7 million in 2023 (2022: 3.5 million...

Owner (Michaela Kačerová Gruberová) of Auto Jeremiášova (Mazda, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan dealer in...

ESG, e-Mobility: Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group) preparing unified methodology for dealerships to...

Auto In (Ford, Volvo, Hyundai, Škoda, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MG dealer in Pardubice, Svitavy...

Müller (VDA): European answer to the many de-globalization scenarios must be clear re-globalization...

Škodaverse: Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group) enters metaverse through The Nemesis web3 (based on...

Nielsen Admosphere Ad Intel: Orlen Unipetrol RPA/Benzina (price value of advertising space CZK 89.77...

SDA: Average CO2 emissions from new cars sold (registered) in Czechia grew by 2 g/km (+1.5%) to 138...

ESG, e-Mobility: Already 20 Škoda dealerships in Czechia (out of total of 148 dealers operating 176...

Mazda Anschlussgarantie: Mazda expanded cooperation with CarGarantie in Germany, providing extended...

Energy crisis, ESG: Autostyl (Škoda, Toyota dealer, Peugeot service, Škoda Plus used car shop in...

Energy crisis, ESG: Kasko (supplier of plastic parts for Škoda Auto, Robert Bosch, Grupo Antolin...

Hyundai to renovate administration building in Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech)...

AutoBinck: MG branded financing in Czechia, Slovakia to be provided by ČSOB Leasing (KBC Group)...

Energy crisis, ESG: Auto Jarov (Volkswagen, Škoda, Audi, SEAT, Cupra, VW Commercial Vehicles, Honda...

Edmunds: New light vehicle sales in USA to grow by 7% to 14.8 million in 2023 (2022 estimate: 13.8...

Zirpel (VDIK): German car market to fall by 1% to 2.6 million units in 2022 (2021: 2.62 million)...

Major (Glomex MS): Complaint about diesel injectors of off-road Toyota Hilux pickups supplied to...

S&P Global Mobility: Global light vehicle production to grow by 6% to 81.8 million in 2022, by 4% to...

Energy crisis, BMW iFactory: BMW installed hydrogen-capable burners for body dryers in paint shop of...

Semiconductor/chip shortage: Volkswagen Group expects some easing next year, but some brands sold...

Energy crisis: NWT (owners David Vítek and Martina Vítková; supplier of natural gas to municipal...

Autostyl (Škoda, Peugeot, Toyota dealer in Trutnov, Czechia) closed Peugeot dealership after 17...

S&P Global Mobility: Global new light vehicle sales to fall by 1.3% to 79.2 million in 2022, to grow...

Energy crisis: Volkswagen Group experiences significant problems in supply chain, concluding direct...

Magna to acquire Veoneer Active Safety division (supplier of AEB radars, cameras, night vision...

Energy crisis: JTEKT (Toyota Group) introducing measures in Europe to reduce energy consumption of...

Energy crisis: Stratos Auto (Iveco, BMW, Fiat Professional dealer, BMW Motorrad, Mini service in...

Spyrosoft Solutions won 3-year contract from Magna (Electronics) to build R&D center for development...

Energy crisis: Kasko (supplier of plastic parts for Škoda Auto, Robert Bosch, Grupo Antolin...

HellermannTyton to invest GBP 7 million (EUR 8 million) to expand automotive, aerospace, defense...

Energy crisis: Ostroj (supplier of forgings for Škoda Auto, Siemens, Benteler for Mercedes, Ford...

Havex-Auto Prague: Havex-Auto (Škoda, SEAT dealer in Vrchlabí, Nová Paka, Chlumec nad Cidlinou...

Constellium (supplier of aluminum body parts for Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors/GM, Honda, Jaguar...

Energy crisis: Tatra Trucks preparing project in Kopřivnice, Czechia to build its own storage tank...

Energy crisis, ESG: Aures Holdings to commission three photovoltaic power plants with total peak...

Bosch (Electrical Drives) to build plant for production of electric motors for bicycles (e-bikes...

Energy crisis: Toyota prepares projects in Kolín, Czechia (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech...

Audi Approved Plus: Autosalon Klokočka Centrum Prague dealership became third partner of certified...

Tukas Group (Škoda, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Volvo, Opel, Kia, Renault, Dacia dealer...

Energy crisis: Tatra Trucks plans to build large photovoltaic power plant (solar panels) in...

Renault Assistance, Dacia Assistance, Alpine Assistance: Global Assistance (Vienna Insurance...

SARIO – Volvo Sourcing: Volvo Cars (Geely Group) looking for suppliers of services in fields of...

HS Auto Staněk (Renault, Dacia, Kia dealer in Nebřehovice near Strakonice, Czechia) opened Kia...

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Autofox Helps: European Commission to donate EUR 14 million to Ukraine for school buses

December 29, 2022 | 10:57pm CETpublic
At the same time, EC is calling on public and private entities in the EU and beyond to join forces and show solidarity, by donating in the coming months buses that are essential to bring Ukrainian children safely back to their schools. Details of the campaign, joint initiative with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska on the rehabilitation of damaged Ukrainian schools...
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Autofox Helps: ZKW supports fundraising for Ukrainian refugees

November 27, 2022 | 10:29pm CETpublic
The manufacturer of lights for cars, vans, trucks and buses also uses the platform Jobs-for-ukraine.at to provide employment mainly to refugees from Ukraine. Material collection organized by the plant in Krušovce, Slovakia...
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Autofox Helps: Porsche Holding Salzburg donated EUR 75,000 to help Ukraine

November 27, 2022 | 10:17pm CETpublic
It is the result of a fundraising among employees in Austria and a contribution from the company's own resources. Allocation for the Neighbor in Need aid campaign, assistance to Ukrainian employees...
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Autofox Helps: Uber helps save Ukraine's national treasures, transporting conservationists for free

September 20, 2022 | 10:13pm CETpublic
Partnership with National Research and Restoration Center under the Ministry of Culture, custom-built version of the app called Uber Restore, transport of people and special equipment by minibuses for 12 passengers (Mercedes-Benz), statistics to date, additional help from the company...
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Autofox Helps: Škoda Auto University prepared project to support Ukrainian students

June 7, 2022 | 10:55pm CETpublic
Details of For My Smile project, exceptional scholarships, financial collection to tuition fees, offers of job, internship or cooperation in ŠAVŠ Study and Work programme, planned supportive fund for students from socially weak or otherwise disadvantaged families...
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Autofox Helps: Uber donated USD 500,000 to International Federation of Red Cross, World Food Program USA in support of UN World Food Programme’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, neighboring countries

June 6, 2022 | 10:09pm CETpublic
In-app donation button to allow Uber riders to make donations to the International Rescue Committee, matching donations made through this feature up to USD 1 million, unlimited free trips between the Ukrainian border and Polish cities to support refugees and their families, 60 tons of essential supplies in Romania...
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Autofox Helps: Ford Fund donated USD 100,000 to Global Giving Ukraine Relief Fund for humanitarian aid to assist Ukrainian citizens, families

June 6, 2022 | 09:42pm CETpublic
At the same time, Ford Motor Company suspended operations in Russia (commercial van manufacturing, sales)...
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Autofox Helps: Harley-Davidson Foundation donated USD 50,000 to United Way Worldwide’s United for Ukraine Fund

May 2, 2022 | 10:40pm CETpublic
In addition, Harley-Davidson released limited edition T-shirt to benefit humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine. Price of H-D for Ukraine tee designed by employees...
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Autofox Helps: Škoda Auto donated CZK 13 million (EUR 520,000) to help Ukraine

May 2, 2022 | 10:03pm CETpublic
Another CZK 2 million (EUR 80,000) was provided by the unions. Share in a donation of EUR 1 million from Volkswagen Group for UNHCR, accommodation of refugees at recreational facilities, car rental to aid organizations, details of letter to employees...
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Autofox Helps: Aures Holdings donated CZK 3 million (EUR 125,000) to help Ukraine

April 28, 2022 | 10:19pm CETpublic
The operator of the AAA Auto used car center network has sent financial gift to a Czech humanitarian organization. The company also announced a cash collection among employees in Czechia, Slovakia and Poland. Material and logistical assistance...
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Autofox Helps: Autofox expands its fleet with UNICEF Land Rover Defender vehicles

March 6, 2022 | 08:25pm CEToriginal
It bought them in the UN Children's Fund e-shop and intends to send them to help Ukraine. Publishing automotive companies reports on help…
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