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Trešl: Hyundai considered deploying Xcient hydrogen trucks/tractors (FCEVs) to transport components (transmissions/gearboxes, batteries, engines) between Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech) and Žilina, Slovakia (Kia Slovakia), but there is lack of nearby source of green hydrogen
March 27, 2024 | 11:52am CETflashread more
eFleet Day 2024: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 3rd conference on EVs in company fleets in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 10, test drives with more than 40 BEV models (Hyundai, Mercedes, Kia, Škoda, Iveco, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Ford, MG, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Volvo, Voltia), presentation of charging solutions (Shell, ZSE Drive, EES, Pixii, Siemens). Representatives of SEVA, Slovenské elektrárne, ČSOB Leasing, Kia Sales Slovakia, Škoda Auto Slovensko, ZSE Drive, D-Tax, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Shell Fleet Solutions, Hyundai Motor Slovakia, Voltia, GreenWay Infrastructure, 3Mon, Pixii, eJoin, Greenlogy, OMV to speak at conference
March 27, 2024 | 11:44am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 27.8% y/y in February (Škoda+SEAT +12.3%, Hyundai -5%, Toyota +1,609%). Buses (Iveco -1.9%, SOR -40%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +120%) successful differently. Not only January but also February vehicle production figures surpass best pre-crisis results in absolute terms. Despite shortages of some components or reports of economic slowdown, automotive industry continues to support Czech economy, Petzl said
March 27, 2024 | 11:36am CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) began to assess transaction where AutoWallis Group (SsangYong distributor in Czechia, dealer of BMW cars and motorcycles and Mini vehicles in Hungary and Slovenia, representative of total of 23 brands in 16 countries of Central and Eastern Europe/CEE; revenues of HUF 366 billion/EUR 925 million and sales of 44,909 vehicles in 2023) acquires NC Auto (BMW dealerships, BMW Motorrad and Mini service centers in Hradec Králové, Prague and Pardubice, Czechia detached in 2023 from Stratos Auto – Iveco and Kia dealer in Hradec Králové; sales of 737 new and used BMW cars in 2023, +13.4%) from founder (Martin Strakoš)
March 26, 2024 | 10:48am CETflashread more
Supplier for Car of the Year 2024 in Czech Republic: 17 companies supply components (boot/trunk linings, jacks, chocks, ratchets, tyres/tires, washer hoses, carpets, high-strength bolts, door locks and pullers, axle springs, seals/gaskets, electric parking brakes, electric water pumps) for Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214) from Czechia (Autoneum, Brano, Continental, Fehrer, Gumárny Zubří, Gumotex, Kamax, Kiekert, KS Kolbenschmidt/Rheinmetall, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, S.N.O.P./Snop, Strojmetal, THK, Vitesco Technologies, ZF), AutoSAP said. Kiekert-CS supplies GL2.1 locks from Přelouč, THK Rhythm Automotive Czech pillow ball joints (PBJ) from Dačice
March 26, 2024 | 10:40am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 10.1% in February (Volkswagen +9.8%; Stellantis +12%; Renault +5.8%; Toyota +16.8%; Hyundai +2.3%; BMW +3.3%; Mercedes-Benz -4%; Ford -16.9%; Volvo Cars +40.4%; Tesla +15.2%; Nissan +20.6%; Suzuki +55.9%; SAIC Motor +88.1%; Mazda +0.02%; Jaguar Land Rover +5.1%; Mitsubishi +141.1%; Honda +44.1%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +9%, PHEV +11.6%, HEV+MHEV +24.7%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +11.2%, petrol +6.1%, diesel -5.1%)
March 26, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
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
Central and Eastern European (CEE) Automotive Forum 2024: Notus Events wants to resume automotive conference with matchmaking (B2B) meetings in Budapest, Hungary after Adam Smith Conferences after three years (7th year in 2021), moving 8th year from April 10-11 for 2025
March 20, 2024 | 01:38pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in February, by 2.8% y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.7%; used: -0.7%, -5.6%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.2%, -2.8%), spare parts and accessories (+1.7%, +5.6%), fuels and oils (+4.3%, +1.2%), service works (+1%, +8.2%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:51pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2024 Western European new car sales outlook at 12.1 million (+4.7%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:44pm CETflashread more
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Autofox Helps: EDAG Engineering developed face mask for everyday use making 3D print data for mask holders available for free download on website
June 21, 2020 | 11:15pm CETpublicAlternatively, anyone who does not have a 3D printer, can order the Mask4all parts from EDAG's 3D printing partners...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2017: MBtech organizes open days for developers in Czechia
October 15, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalR&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Dates, presentation of the autonomous car Link & Go, vacancies...
read moreMBtech to expand one development centre in Czech Rep
June 21, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalLocation, new halls, amount of investment, services, timing, HR, clients...
read moreShandong Linglong Tire wants to build two more plants, one in Europe
June 21, 2017 | 01:36am CEToriginalDetails of the strategy, sites considered, amount of investment, HR, timing, R&D, orders from carmakers and retailers, results in 2016, plan for 2017, targets for 2020...
read moreVVA 2016: Swell holds another seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 9, 2016 | 12:17am CEToriginalTopics of the 9th year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Cezeta Motors, Zetor Tractors, Hella, One3D, Innomia or CVUT, an increase in the registration fee...
read moreTAL 2016: Aimtec holds conference on logistics in automotive industry in Czech Rep
June 7, 2016 | 11:37pm CEToriginalTerm of the 17th year, location, main topics, speakers, the auspices of AutoSAP and Odette, participation fee, partners, participants last year...
read moreSkoda Auto joined traffic accident research CzIDAS
April 27, 2016 | 02:13am CEToriginalIt was founded by CDV and IDIADA in 2011. The results from three regions of the Czech Republic, causes of accidents on the roads, the proposed measures, other Czech and European projects...
read moreSwell to expand its R&D centre
November 13, 2015 | 02:39am CEToriginalThe scale of investment, the relevant sections, relocation of one facility, investment plan for the next three years, HR, tenders for a number of positions, the new ownership structure...
read moreOne3D: New company specializing in 3D printing of plastic and metal car parts established in Czech Rep
November 11, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalInvestors, services in the field of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping, clients and partners, website, entry into the Moravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster...
read moreVVA 2015: Swell holds next seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 8, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginalTopics of the 8th year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, Iveco, Zetor Tractors, Magna, Hella, EDAG Engineering, BEKO Engineering...
read moreSwell started to do new kinds of tests
July 16, 2015 | 10:19pm CEToriginalAccreditation of new testing standards, simulations of the effects of car wash on car body paint, new R&D magazine not only for experts, completion of the merger, plans for the future...
read moreWolfram Motz promoted from Czech branch of MBtech to AKKA Technologies
April 28, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalHe will be responsible for more countries including Czech Republic. The operating director of MBtech Bohemia was appointed...
read moreSolaris to expand production of buses and trams
January 4, 2015 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe location, amount of investment, growth of capacity, timing, the new Urbino, production plan, sales including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, involvement in the project ZeEUS...
read moreVVA 2014: Swell organizes seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 6, 2014 | 02:25am CEToriginalTopics of the seventh year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, MBtech, TUV Sud, AV Engineering, Mecas Esi, MCAE Systems, Lenam and universities...
read moreSwell introduced expansion plan by 2018
October 24, 2014 | 01:26am CEToriginalDetails of a 5-year strategy, relocation of one facility, extension of R&D centre, HR, tenders for a number of positions, subcontract works, new technologies...
read moreTauber (Genesis Capital): New owner wants to support growth of Swell with other acquisitions
June 25, 2014 | 01:40am CEToriginalThe new owner of Czech R&D company and its profile, the new executives and their competencies, the most important clients...
read moreLubomir Drasar and Pavel Krois sold Swell
June 17, 2014 | 12:18am CEToriginalThe new owner and his profile, the new headquarters, management changes, financial results in 2013, HR...
read moreSwell won contracts for two Italian carmakers
February 13, 2014 | 11:12pm CEToriginalProjects for Ferrari and Iveco, development for a Formula 1 team, trends in high-tech materials (light alloys, biocomposites)...
read moreVVA 2013: Swell holds seminar on car development in Czech Rep in November
October 20, 2013 | 08:28pm CEToriginalTopics of the sixth year, including 3D metal printing, lecturers from Skoda Auto, MBtech, Materialise, Mecas Esi, eCon and universities...
read moreHavlik: Swell to prepare new technology, unique in Central Europe
October 7, 2013 | 11:20pm CEToriginalFinancial results in 2012, development of testing, new projects and clients, HR, student internships, a new website, 20th anniversary of the company, participation in the congress Zulieferer Innovativ...
read moreKhin: MBtech wants to further grow in CEE, considering other R&D centre in Czech Rep
September 30, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginalNew competencies of the Czech branch after the acquisition by AKKA Technologies, the results in 2012, HR, clients, Link & Go concept, trends...
read moreAutoDesign Prague 2013: Next year of conference on automotive design to be held in Czech Rep, but not in Prague
September 19, 2013 | 11:07pm CEToriginalAmong the speakers there will be designers from Skoda Auto, Pininfarina, Ford, Opel, MBtech, BT Design (Benet) and Varroc. Details, partners...
read moreSwell started using photogrammetry – very accurate contactless measurement
April 23, 2013 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe company acquired portable device Tritop in their test room in Horice, which is used in the measurement of displacements and deformations of components...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2013: MBtech holds open day in Czech Rep on April 24
March 26, 2013 | 02:59am CEToriginalMBtech Bohemia’s R&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Demanded professions...
read moreSwell expanded equipment of test room in Horice with climatic chamber
March 13, 2013 | 10:20pm CEToriginalDetails of a new technology for thermal testing, utilization, application in exterior and interior components...
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