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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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Component manufacturers

TI Automotive acquired order from Renault in Europe

May 22, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginal
It applies to several Renault and Smart models. Delivered components, production volume, the plants involved, timing...
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SaarGummi intends to invest EUR 10 million in one of its Czech plants

May 22, 2012 | 03:08am CEToriginal
New orders from carmakers Opel, Ford and BMW; the financial results of Saar Gummi Czech in 2011; the impact of input prices on the economy; details of the investment...
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TI Automotive to build third plant in Czech Rep

May 15, 2012 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
It will be added to existing factories in Jablonec nad Nisou and Mlada Boleslav. Location, size of the manufacturing hall, products, customers...
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Bosch to build second plant in Romania

May 15, 2012 | 01:55am CEToriginal
It is a further expansion in the production of automotive components in the country. Location, investment, the plant size, products, HR, timing...
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Automotive Components Europe (ACE) to expand in Europe

May 14, 2012 | 03:36am CEToriginal
Strategic plan until 2015 envisages acquisitions of companies, introducing new technologies and investing EUR 10 million to expand production in the Czech Republic (Feramo). Details, products, customers...
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Magna Steyr to build new Infiniti entry model

May 14, 2012 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Development and start of production, sharing of Daimler’s technologies, product expansion of Infiniti by 2014...
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Panattoni wants to build three production halls in Czech industrial zone Triangle

May 10, 2012 | 03:51am CEToriginal
The company will offer them primarily to current investors in Triangle, especially to companies from the automotive industry. The extent of the investment...
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One of Czech factories of HP Pelzer hit by fire

May 10, 2012 | 03:40am CEToriginal
This is the second fire at this plant over the last three months. Location, amount of damage, number of employees...
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Marcus Pauels left Avia Ashok Leyland Motors

May 10, 2012 | 03:17am CEToriginal
At the post of Managing Director of the Czech factory of Ashok Leyland he was replaced by Tomas Jiricka, who will remain the company's CFO...
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Horauf & Kohler to move production in Czech Rep

May 9, 2012 | 03:04am CEToriginal
Czech plant of Hoeko Automotive will move into the building which was formerly used by Connaught Electronics (Valeo). Details, new press machines, products and customers...
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Neon-Lak plans to expand paint shop in Mlada Boleslav

May 7, 2012 | 01:15am CEToriginal
The reason is the increasing customer demand from the automotive industry. Details of investment, clients, car models...
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Hart expands in Central Europe

May 7, 2012 | 12:50am CEToriginal
This Polish distributor of spare parts expanded outside Poland in 2008, now intends to strengthen its position in the Czech Republic. Details, suppliers...
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Flotila: Heads of largest companies in Czech Rep drive Volkswagen Group cars mostly

May 3, 2012 | 10:30pm CEToriginal
Audi A8 and Skoda Superb have been dominating; one of the chiefs uses CNG drive. Car Policy from Skoda Octavia to Porsche Panamera, revenues of companies in the Czech Top 100 in 2011...
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Hella bought stake in company rebuilding spare parts

April 25, 2012 | 09:28pm CEToriginal
The company sees opportunities for energy and cost savings in this sector. Details of the acquisition of MD Rebuilt Parts and its profile...
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Czech plant of Donghee hit by fire

April 25, 2012 | 09:02pm CEToriginal
It is a supplier of the Czech factory of Hyundai Motor. The extent and damage, profile of the plant in Cesky Tesin…
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Tokoz expands production in Czech Rep

April 25, 2012 | 02:12am CEToriginal
The company is now more perceptible in the automotive industry. Details of investments, products and customers...
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2012 Bratislava Motor Show: Only six volume brands did not participate, Exclusive Salon formed by foreign dealers

April 23, 2012 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
Compared to 2011, the number of exhibitors, brands and visitors went up. Comments of non-participating importers...
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Bosch to invest in Jihlava EUR 35 million in new product in 2012

April 23, 2012 | 12:37am CEToriginal
However, the Czech plant of Bosch Diesel division is starting to feel the decline in demand for commercial vehicles. The austerity measures, open day for students...
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Third-generation Smart Fortwo EV to be offered for sale

April 18, 2012 | 04:21am CEToriginal
Models of financing in the Czech Republic and Germany, change of the battery supplier, arrival of Fortwo ED III, Fortwo III, Forfour II, Forfour II Electric Drive...
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Visteon opened second development centre in Czech Rep

April 18, 2012 | 04:09am CEToriginal
The new design-development office is located in Ostrava near the local university. Focus on lighting, new jobs, collaboration with VSB-TU, customers...
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Faurecia launched production at ninth plant in Poland

April 18, 2012 | 03:49am CEToriginal
Location, amount of investment, products and customers (Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz), HR plans, other plants and company's customers in Poland...
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TI Automotive: Lack of resin may soon endanger automotive industry not only in Europe

April 17, 2012 | 03:49am CEToriginal
Resin is used for the manufacture of brake and fuel components. The absence of resin supply from Germany is beginning to be felt by some suppliers...
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Faurecia started production on new line in one of Czech plants

April 16, 2012 | 12:01am CEToriginal
The reason for this investment is a request of one client to extend the product range produced. Location, products, existing and new customers, models...
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Karsit failed with action against Skoda Auto

April 15, 2012 | 09:19pm CEToriginal
The supplier requested damage compensation for wasted investments after both parties signed a settlement agreement. Details, continued cooperation, customers of Karsit...
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Grammer suspended further investment in Czech Rep, not receive grant from state

April 13, 2012 | 05:47am CEToriginal
Production of seats for Daimler and DAF has started; other truck manufacturers are also interested. Projected revenues in 2012 and 2013, HR...
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