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H2 Forum 2026: IPM to hold conference, workshops, exhibition, B2B matchmaking meeting, other networking events on activities of hydrogen industry pioneers in Berlin, Germany on March 3-4. Representatives of Hyundai Energy & Hydrogen, Siemens Energy, Capgemini Engineering, Sunfire, Salzgitter Flachstahl, Andritz, ThyssenKrupp Nucera, Air Liquide, Fest, SHS Stahl-Holding-Saar, Ionysis, Akros Energy, Hypermotive, WEW (Water Electrolysis Works), BtX Energy, CibusCell Technology, Neuman & Esser (NEA), Keyou, EDAG Engineering, Swan Analytische Instrumente, Güntner, TMEIC (Toshiba/Mitsubishi Electric), Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, RCT GH, Hystar, s-H2 Sustainable Hydrogen, GASAG, EWE Hydrogen, Gasunie, Storengy/Engie, THEnergy, Shell, Eternal Power, Gasgrid, Cruh21 (Drees & Sommer), Ramboll, Equinor, RWE Generation, Storag Etzel, Hydropulse, TEAL Mobility, Enertrag, Yara Clean Ammonia, Stiesdal Hydrogen, Uniper, DWV (German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association), Hydrogen Europe, Hydrogen Council, EIB (European Investment Bank), DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water), H2UB, AquaVentus to speak at events
March 4, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Czech Car Importers Association (SDA), Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): Customers in Czechia (of which 75% are companies and entrepreneurs, average CO2 emissions of ICEV+CNG+LPG+MHEV+HEV+PHEVs over 128 g/km) continue to buy new internal combustion cars with more powerful engines (with higher fuel consumption and emissions) than clients in Austria (122), according to registration and fleet emissions statistics of two neighboring, similarly mountainous countries for 2025
March 4, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
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 CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 6.7% in January (vans +10.2%; trucks +19.6%; buses -31.6%; motorcycles +9.3%; trailers+semitrailers -3.2%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 940 -4.2%, PHEV: 850 +32.6%, LPG: 226 -40.2%, petrol: 11,772 -9.6%, diesel: 4,250 -1.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (16,022), 4,482 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+6.1%)
March 2, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
ESG Forum 2026: Reliant to hold 6th conference on sustainability challenges, ambitions in Prague, Czechia on March 5 with subtitle 'For more sustainable world and business: Energy as valuable commodity'. Representatives of ČSOB Leasing, Panattoni, P3 Logistic Parks, GS1, Enbra, Thimm, Remak, Elektrodesign, CDoor, Eurofrost, WTline to speak at event
March 2, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 13.6% y/y to 67,415 units in January, of which 65.249 cars (-8.2%) and 2,166 commercial vehicles (-68.6%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of electrified cars fell by 10.6% to 26,854 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.2% share of total output
February 28, 2026 | 10:55pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 3.9% in January (Volkswagen -3.7%; Stellantis +9.1%; Renault -16.7%; Toyota -14.3%; Hyundai -14.7%; BMW -3.3%; Mercedes-Benz +4%; Ford -5.3%; Volvo Cars -13.6%; Nissan -16.2%; BYD +175.3%; SAIC -0.8%; Suzuki -14.6%; Mazda +5.7%; Tesla -1.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -12.5%; Honda +11.9%; Mitsubishi -37.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +24.2%, PHEV +28.7%, HEV+MHEV +6.2%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -36.5%, petrol -28.2%, diesel -22.3%)
February 28, 2026 | 10:51pm CETflashread more
Czech Automotive Industry Association (AutoSAP) started publishing statistics on production of self-charging hybrids in Czechia. Total of 25,879 (passenger) hybrid electric vehicles produced in country in January (+53.9%), of which 25,839 cars (+54.1%; Hyundai: 6,171 HEVs, +12.3%; Toyota: 19,668 HEVs, +74.5%) and 40 buses (-20%; Iveco: 40 HEVs, -20%). Manufacturing of electrified vehicles increased by 55.4% to 50,839 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 40.4% share of total output
February 28, 2026 | 10:48pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.7% m/m in January, up by 0.1% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.7% y/y; used: -1.3%, -0.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+2.7%, +5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +1.3%), fuels and oils (-2.6%, -8.9%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+3%, +7.1%)
February 28, 2026 | 10:39pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 24,960 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in January (+56.5%; 20,859 battery electric vehicles, +82%, 4,101 plug-in hybrids, -8.7%), of which 24,950 cars (+56.8%; Škoda: 17,955 BEVs, +98%, 2,973 PHEVs, +24.1%; Hyundai: 2,894 BEVs, +22.6%, 1,128 PHEVs, -46.1%) and 10 buses (SOR: 2 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
February 28, 2026 | 10:34pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 10% y/y to 125,190 in January (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +18.2%, Hyundai -5.8%, Toyota -2.8%). Buses (Iveco -24.4%, SOR +585.7%), motorcycles (Jawa +34%) successful differently. Electrified vehicles are becoming one of main pillars of production in domestic car factories. Almost quarter of Škoda Auto’s production, half of Hyundai’s production in Nošovice, and all vehicles from Toyota in Kolín are models with some form of electrified drive. Models manufactured in Czechia are successful not only on domestic market but also on major European markets. Czech automotive industry is thus clearly demonstrating that it can transform technological transformation it has set out to achieve into concrete results, Petzl said. Electric car manufacturing increased by 56.8% to 24,950 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output up by 2.4% to 100,240 units
February 28, 2026 | 10:10pm CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2026 Western European new car sales outlook by 30,000 units from 11.82 million (+0.6%) to 11.85 million (+0.8%)
February 26, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
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Dieselgate: Germany to introduce spot checks on automobile emissions
February 14, 2016 | 10:48pm CEToriginalThe country thus wants to contribute to restoring confidence in the automotive industry. Checking cars in the style of doping testing, frequency, selection of vehicles...
read moreFord Credit Link: Ford tests group leasing
February 12, 2016 | 02:29am CEToriginalPilot country, dealers, target groups, the number of people for shared rental, properties and possibilities of car sharing, cost sharing, website, part of Ford Smart Mobility plan...
read moreBosch increased wages in one factory in Czech Rep
February 12, 2016 | 02:18am CEToriginalThe location, across-the-board increase in wage tariffs, further increases for selected personnel, costs, pension and accommodation contributions, new benefit program, HR...
read moreContinental bought half of A.T.U garages in Czech Rep, involving them in BestDrive network
February 12, 2016 | 02:03am CEToriginalLocations, timing, continued optimization of the network of tire services, mobile service and its fleet, the number of members of the loyalty program...
read moreAutoBinck wants to buy some dealers in Central Europe
February 11, 2016 | 01:07am CEToriginalRequirements, negotiations, allocated funds, the results of the holding company in 2015, car sales in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, planned investments of Auto Palace in 2016...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe up by 5.9% in January
February 11, 2016 | 12:57am CEToriginalThe slowdown of the growth pace, the number of working days, registrations in the five largest markets, the outlook for 2016...
read moreTrade unions in Czech plant of Toyota and PSA require shorter shifts
February 11, 2016 | 12:48am CEToriginalThe current and proposed work week, employee survey, wage proposals...
read moreSales of cars and vans in US fell by 0.3% in January
February 10, 2016 | 06:45pm CEToriginalWhile car sales fell by 8.2%, LCV sales rose by 6.5%. Reasons, exceeded estimates of analysts, the results of Volkswagen and other automakers...
read moreDefend Insurance Group agreed on new cooperation in Czech Rep
February 9, 2016 | 11:43pm CEToriginalCooperation relates to the insurance of failures of auto parts. Partner and its results in 2015, the product and its parameters, scope of coverage, performance limit, participation, prices...
read moreFord Service Plan: Ford began offering service contracts in Czech Rep
February 9, 2016 | 11:35pm CEToriginalVariants according to the scope of coverage and the length of the contract, prices of individual models, assistance services free of charge until the next service inspection, extended warranty for Exclusive version, Ford Etis...
read moreCar sales in Germany up by 3.3% in January
February 9, 2016 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe slowdown of increase, registrations of individual brands, production and export...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Services made changes in fleet department in Czech Rep
February 8, 2016 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe positions concerned, managers and their profiles, timing...
read moreFirst Jaguar and Land Rover showroom under new concept opened in Czech Rep
February 8, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginalLocation, dealer and its history, the amount of investments, HR, websites, cooperation with model Tatana Kucharova…
read moreInterest in operating leases by UniCredit in Czech Rep and Slovakia increased severalfold in 2015
February 8, 2016 | 11:15pm CEToriginalA record year for the UniCredit Fleet Management division, reasons, results in both markets, the group synergies, HR, the plan for 2016, prepared on-line calculator...
read moreRenschler: Volkswagen Truck & Bus not excluding acquisition or IPO within growth context
February 8, 2016 | 11:06pm CEToriginalRegions of interest, the objective of becoming the world leader, restructuring and possible division separation from the Group...
read moreImofa expanded portfolio with two brands
February 8, 2016 | 03:45am CEToriginalThe brands concerned, partners, location of the showrooms, timing, demo cars, dealer situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen postpones annual results and General Meeting
February 8, 2016 | 03:27am CEToriginalTiming, operating results for 2015, increased financial reserves to deal with the scandal, published results of the internal investigation...
read morePolish head of Toyota appointed president for Central Europe
February 7, 2016 | 10:40pm CEToriginalHe will be responsible for four markets, while the former regional director was in charge of three. His profile, the new position of Shingo Kato...
read moreSales of Skoda cars returned to growth after half year
February 7, 2016 | 10:23pm CEToriginalThe record year of 2015, demand in individual markets, results in H2, the interest in various models…
read moreAutomakers recall further millions of cars due to airbags
February 5, 2016 | 02:40am CEToriginalThis time the reason is potentially faulty airbag control unit from Continental. The number of vehicles, details of the problem, the carmakers and models concerned...
read moreDenso avoided fine for cartel in Europe, warning about it
February 4, 2016 | 11:35pm CEToriginalAnother two Japanese automotive suppliers were given a summary fine of EUR 138 million. The firms concerned, the components, duration of prohibited agreements, the amount of fines...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 11.3% in January
February 4, 2016 | 11:24pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Audi, Ford, Mercedes, Dacia and Peugeot. Commercial vehicles also recorded a double-digit growth. Fall at buses...
read moreOpel introduces OnStar service in Europe
February 4, 2016 | 12:07am CEToriginalOnStar is currently available in 13 countries. The situation in CEE including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, timing, functions and technologies (LTE, eCall, bCall, GPS, wi-fi), video spots...
read moreIrena Bandova joined BMW
February 3, 2016 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIn the Czech representation of the automaker she will be working in the marketing department with responsibility for two brands. Her new position...
read moreFord intends to cancel hundreds of administrative jobs in Europe
February 3, 2016 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe expected cost reduction, program of voluntary departures, locations, return to profit in 2015, expansion of the SUV offer, termination of the sale of low-profitable models...
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