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Škoda increased prices of all internal combustion engine (ICE) models in Czechia by up to CZK 154,000 (EUR 6,180, depending on version/motor) on May 1, expanding equipment in some of them – Fabia (+CZK 0-35,000), Scala (+CZK 0-40,000), Kamiq (+CZK 5,000-45,000), Octavia (+CZK 10,000-154,000), Karoq (+CZK 4,100-104,100), Superb (+CZK 0-90,000), Kodiaq (+CZK 0-80,000). On other hand, prices of electric vehicles (Elroq, Enyaq) did not change, Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS after facelift (on sale from May 19) became significantly cheaper (-CZK 294,000/EUR 11,800 compared to predecessors)
May 26, 2025 | 05:51pm CETflashread more
Additive Manufacturing 2025: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 1st conference on advancing additive manufacturing for automotive sector in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 3-4. Representatives of Daimler Truck/Buses, Hyundai, BMW Group, Ford, SEAT, Audi, Ampower, Robert Bosch, Nikon SLM Solutions, Brose Fahrzeugteile, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks, IPG Laser, Rovalma, Synera, EDAG Engineering, Fraunhofer IAPT, ZF Group, Kimura Foundry, Layer Performance, Precitec, SSAB Special Steels to speak at event
May 26, 2025 | 05:42pm CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in April (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +14.9%; Cox Automotive: +4.6%, +9.5% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +11.6%). April results are dominated by prospect of future vehicle price increases due to tariffs. Beginning at end of March, and continuing through April, consumers have been accelerating their vehicle purchases under expectation that prices will rise soon. In fact, extra 83,000 sales in March and 139,000 in April have occurred due to accelerated vehicle purchases, King (J.D. Power) said
May 26, 2025 | 05:35pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.7% m/m in April, by 0.4% y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.8%; used: +0.9%, -0.4%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+1.1%, +1.2%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +1.9%), fuels and oils (-2.7%, -13.4%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +5.9%)
May 23, 2025 | 02:57pm CETflashread more
Eastlog 2025: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 28th logistics and transport congress with Bizlog matchmaking event in Prague, Czechia on May 29-30. Representatives of Eaton, ZF Lifetec, Continental Automotive, Clarios Plastics, Toyota Material Handling, CTP, Panattoni, O.K. Trans, DHL Supply Chain, SSI Schäfer, Raben Logistics, LKW Walter, CDV (Transport Research Centre), Fraunhofer IML, ČVUT to speak at conference
May 23, 2025 | 02:31pm CETflashread more
Heinz-Jürgen Löw decided to resign from his positions at Renault Group (Renault LCV, Flexis Mobility, Hyvia). Jan Ptáček, current Managing Director of Renault Group in Türkiye/Turkey, appointed as new Vice President Renault Light Commercial Vehicles and Chairman of Board of Directors of Flexis, effective July 1
May 22, 2025 | 03:33pm CETflashread more
Newmatec 2025: ZAP to hold 9th conference on new materials, technologies, innovations in automotive industry in Tále, Slovakia on May 27-28. Representatives of Volkswagen Slovakia, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Slovakia, UzAuto, Gotion, Forvia Faurecia, Hella Slovakia Lighting, EP Industries, M2M Solutions, Ernst & Young (EY), ACEA, AutoSAP, ZAP, TCC KOLs/CEIBS Alumni Auto Association, Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA), EP (European Parliament), Aspen Institute Central Europe, SP ČR (Confederation of Industry and Transport of Czech Republic) to speak at event
May 22, 2025 | 03:16pm CETflashread more
Unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) and management of Hyundai plant in Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech; Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric; 3,051 employees; average salary of blue-collar professions CZK 57,064/EUR 2,280 in 2024) agreed on new collective agreement for 4 years (salary part for 2 years), averting threat of strike. Basic wages to increase by 4.8% on average from May 1, along with growth in other permanent components of earning (individual bonuses and allowances) by 8.2%. Same increase awaits workers from January 1, 2026. In addition to standard bonuses, employees to also receive extraordinary bonus of CZK 60,000 (EUR 2,400) paid in two installments (in June 2025 and March 2026)
May 21, 2025 | 10:33am CETflashread more
Odette 2025: Odette International to hold 23rd automotive conference for supply chain professionals and digital transformation experts in Bratislava, Slovakia on May 26-27. Representatives of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Slovakia, Volkswagen, Iveco Group, Stellantis, MHP (Porsche), Forvia, Continental, Robert Bosch, BASF, Cummins, Inform GmbH, 51Biz Luxembourg, LKW Walter, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst, Avalara, PipeChain Networks, Elsen Holding, Feurer, ITCL Consulting, XPO Logistics, EC (European Commission), Fraunhofer IPK to speak at event
May 21, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 29% to 1.5 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in April, by 29% to 5.6 million in first four months – China: 3.3 million BEVs and PHEVs (+35%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 1.2 million (+25%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 600,000 (+5%), Rest of World (RoW): 500,000 (+37%)
May 19, 2025 | 06:24pm CETflashread more
Tatra Trucks to implement three systems from Siemens Xcelerator portfolio from Siemens Digital Industries Software (Siemens Industry Software based in Texas, USA) with goal of optimizing manufacturing processes and subsequently significantly increasing production volume in Kopřivnice, Czechia (more than 1,800 employees). Delivery includes Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Teamcenter to support product development and management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for financial and manufacturing processes, Mendix low-code platform for rapid development of applications. Digitalization to also help automaker better address sustainability challenges, reduce its carbon footprint, meet regulatory requirements
May 19, 2025 | 06:16pm CETflashread more
Autopromotec 2025: 1691 companies including Aeffe (StarCharge), Arval Service Lease, Autel, Avex Steel Products, Aviloo, Axalta Coating Systems, Borgwarner Aftermarket, Brembo, Castrol/BP, Clarios/Varta, Cofidis, CO.RA. (Thule), CSA Centro Servizi Autocarri (Isuzu, Scania, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), DAT, Dekra, DIRA (AGC Automotive, Henkel, Pilkington), eBay, Euromaster, Exide Technologies, Falken Tyre, Federal Mogul, FIAMM Energy Technology, Fuchs Lubrificanti, Hella Gutmann Solutions, Hitachi Astemo Aftermarket, IN.CO.FIN (Stabilus), Liqui Moly, Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, Mahle Aftermarket, Mann+Hummel, Michelin, Sodicam (Motrio/Renault), MS Motorservice International/Rheinmetall, Nexus Automotive, Nokian Tyres, Osram, Otto Christ, Pesci Attrezzature (Car-O-Liner/Josam), Phillips, Phinia Delphi, PPG Italia Sales & Services, Resnova (BASF), Rhiag - Inter Auto Parts, Robert Bosch, Saint-Gobain Abrasivi, Sata, Schrader, Shell Italia Oil Products, Solera, Stellantis Parts & Services/Eurorepar, Target Racing (Brisk), Texaco, TG Pneu, Tomket, USI, Valeo Service, Valvoline, WD-40, BO.RI (Webasto Thermo & Comfort), ZF to join 30th exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products in Bologna, Italy (May 21-24)
May 19, 2025 | 06:06pm 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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