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Motosalon 2026: 2M Power/Motopark (Yamaha), Airmoto (Fantic, Sherco), Antik Telecom (Vmoto), ASP Group (Linhai, TGB), Baltyre (Astreaa, Stribor), BCE (BRP, Can-Am, Lynx, Ski-Doo), BMW Czech Republic (BMW Motorrad), CarTec Motor (Kove, MV Agusta, Stark Future), CarTec Praha (BMW Motorrad), DK Auto-moto (Triumph, Akrapovič), EcoWheel, ELS Moto (Arctic Leopard), Etom.pro (EridePro, Stark Future, Surron), Faber Moto (Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Vespa), Gorex (Loncin, Voge), Harley-Davidson Czech Republic, Honda Motor Europe, Invelt, Jawa Moto, Journeyman CZ (CFMoto, Goes), Kawasaki Motors Europe, Kentoya Motors, KTM (GasGas, Husqvarna, KTM), Lera Motors, Magyar Suzuki Corporation/MSC, M.C.F. CZ (Ducati, Honda RedMoto), Meteor Motor Tech CR (Indian, Polaris, Triumph), Motocentrum Barth (Aprilia, BMW Motorrad, CFMoto, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Vespa, Yamaha), MR43 (Moto Morini, Zontes), Nevima Group (Benda, Benelli, Brixton, Keeway, Morbidelli, SWM, SYM), Mayers Motors/Scooters (Fantic, Peugeot Motocycles, QJMotor), Pyramida Průhonice (Yuki), Quad-ATV.cz (Xmotos, X-scooters), Renocar (BMW Motorrad), Rezon Motorcycles, Rulyt (Racceway), Segway Powersports, Street Moto (AJP Motos), Vintage Garage Motors (Royal Enfield), Yamaha Motor Europe, D.A.S., DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Tomket (Linglong, Nankang, Tomket) to join fair for motorcycles, ATVs, accessories, clothing in Brno, Czechia (March 5-8). Veletrhy Brno (BVV) expect 60,000-70,000 visitors

March 6, 2026 | 07:53am CETflash
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Hydrogen Days 2026: Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) to hold 16th conference on hydrogen technologies, challenges of hydrogen economy in Czechia and EU in Prague, Czechia on March 11-13. Program of conference with subtitle 'Hydrogen at the Crossroads – Courage to Continue' to be divided into three thematic areas – development and deployment of hydrogen in energy (hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, energy storage, infrastructure, cogeneration systems, fuel cells, reversible fuel cells), development and deployment of hydrogen in transportation (fuel cells as energy source for mobile applications, powertrains based on hydrogen combustion, combined systems, use of hydrogen drives in forklifts, cars, trucks, buses, ships and trains, hydrogen infrastructure), cross cutting and overarching issues (education & information, legislation & safety, reliability, certification, grid integration, market introduction, business cases, hydrogen valleys, cooperation possibilities, European policies and national strategies, decarbonization potential, green hydrogen policy). Representatives of Hyundai Motor Group, BMW, Hörmann Vehicle Engineering, Resato, Siemens Energy Global, Bosch, Devinn, ElementarHy, Nano Advanced, Materials Mates, Dinex, Valcon, Gascade, Orlen Unipetrol, Engie, Hellenic Hydrogen, Net4gas/ČEPS, Gasunie, Gas Storage CZ/ČEPS, RAG Austria, Wien Energie, Motor Oil Hellas, MOL, KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power), BloombergNEF, MPO, Fraunhofer IEG, HyCentA Research, ITAE (Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy Nicola Giordano), DLR (German Aerospace Center), ENNOH (European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen), GIE (Gas Infrastructure Europe), ÚJV Řež, HZwo, NVAS (Slovak National Hydrogen Association), Czech Academy of Sciences, number of universities to speak at event

March 2, 2026 | 07:55am CETflash
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Takata allegedly to ask for bankruptcy protection from creditors in few days

June 22, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginal
Subsequently, the company will pursue a bailout from one Japanese bank. The company’s comment...
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MBtech to expand one development centre in Czech Rep

June 21, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginal
Location, new halls, amount of investment, services, timing, HR, clients...
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Four automakers settled Takata airbags lawsuit in US

June 20, 2017 | 02:55am CEToriginal
BMW, Toyota, Mazda and Subaru have agreed on an out-of-court settlement of thus mass lawsuit. The lawsuits filed against Honda, Ford and Nissan have not yet been settled by such an agreement...
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Takata is about to declare bankruptcy

June 18, 2017 | 10:48pm CEToriginal
Under the restructuring plan, it is reportedly ceasing the production of airbag inflators and other products will be sold under a new brand. Partners, timing, agreement with the US government...
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Bosch to reportedly build new plant in Europe

June 15, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
The firm has not confirmed the information. Alleged location, amount of investment, products, timing, HR, subsidies, alliance with Daimler...
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Legends 2017: Fourth year to be attended by more than 15 automakers and dealers again

June 7, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
Date, main themes, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits and their value, guests, partners, clubs, official car...
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Bosch to take over Italian supplier responsible for loss of BMW production

June 6, 2017 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The profile of a downsizing family company, Albertini Cesare, products and clients, unpublished transaction value likely reflecting penalties for supply outages...
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Problems of subcontractor affected BMW production in several countries

May 29, 2017 | 11:50pm CEToriginal
It is a supplier to Robert Bosch. Locations, models, components, timing, estimated damage, not-produced cars...
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Dieselgate: German prosecutor's office also investigates Bosch in Daimler case

May 29, 2017 | 12:11am CEToriginal
The Prosecutor's Office is investigating Bosch employees for suspicion of aiding emissions fraud. Timing, the supplier's expression...
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Mann+Hummel makes changes in organizational structure in Eastern Europe

May 23, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
Related changes in the Czech Republic, personnel changes in Czech subsidiaries...
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Dieselgate: US court approved Bosch agreement with consumers and used car dealers

May 22, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
It happened half a year after the agreement had been reached. However, the company did not admit a conscious share in manipulations or any misconduct. Financial conditions…
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Slovenia sold Cimos

May 22, 2017 | 12:29am CEToriginal
The buyer, transaction value, planned investments, products and clients...
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Schaeffler plant in Germany hit by explosion

May 16, 2017 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
A total of 13 people were injured. Location, products, influence on production and surroundings...
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Juricek (AutoSAP, Brano): Automotive companies in Moravian-Silesian Region need to take on 2,000 people

May 16, 2017 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The lack of workers often prevents them from increasing production. Recruitment of foreigners, retraining program for miners, cooperation with schools, school system in the Czech Republic and Germany...
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Bosch to sell starters division

May 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The transaction still has to be approved by antitrust authorities. Buyers, price, profile of the division...
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Tesla recalls 53,000 cars

April 26, 2017 | 12:51am CEToriginal
Reasons, models, years of production, problematic components, supplier...
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VZP wants to expand in car insurance

April 23, 2017 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
CNB damage liability license for a subsidiary, enhancement of equity, present and new products, timing, clients, business plans, target group...
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Audi suspended production of two models at one plant

March 30, 2017 | 01:08am CEToriginal
The reason is the lack of parts due to a fire at a supplier. Location, models, timing, production volume, HR...
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HP Pelzer plant hit by fire

March 29, 2017 | 02:50am CEToriginal
No one was seriously injured. Location, damage assessment, contingency plans for security of supplies to clients...
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Dozens of Czech companies supply components to Skoda Kodiaq

March 23, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
These include 3M, AGC, Benteler, Continental, Fehrer, Gumotex, Hella, HP-Pelzer, KS Kolbenschmidt, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, TRW or Witte. Comment…
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EC fined six car parts makers for cartel

March 22, 2017 | 11:06pm CEToriginal
The companies concerned, products, supplies for eight automakers, duration, the amount of sanctions...
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Amper 2017: 25th year of fair to be attended by over 30 EVs and HEVs

March 20, 2017 | 11:00pm CEToriginal
Besides cars, it will be vans, motorcycles, bicycles and scooters. The conferences, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, VW, Audi, Volvo, Land Rover, Hyundai, Kia, BMW or Tesla cars at Amper Motion...
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EC fined cartel agreement on purchase prices of batteries for recycling

March 20, 2017 | 10:07pm CEToriginal
One company avoided the fine, as it had warned of the cartel. Companies concerned, countries, duration, means of communication, the amount of sanctions, the size of the EU market...
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Magna selects location in Europe for its second plant for contract car production

March 17, 2017 | 01:57am CEToriginal
The factory in Austria is running at full capacity. Considered location, amount of investment, HR, capacity, four stages, state aid...
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Car of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep became Skoda Kodiaq

March 15, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Point spacing of the finalists, delayed publication of the results, traditional and new secondary categories, the lack of nominations and evaluation of judges, sponsors, media partners...
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