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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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Car sales in UK fell by 4.8% in June
July 27, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThird fall in a row, reasons, demand of consumers and companies, interest in alternative drives, registrations in H1, SMMT's commentary and outlook...
read moreOne manager left AutoMax Group
July 27, 2017 | 12:04am CEToriginalHis profile, position, further direction, successor, company profile and brands represented...
read moreUber to expand cooperation with Axa
July 26, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBoth companies have been working together in one African country since 2016. Locations, product, timing...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen Group cars without software update could lose registration in Germany
July 26, 2017 | 11:22pm CEToriginalAllegedly, it follows from KBA documents. Timing, expressions of automakers and Czech authorities, penetration of modifications in the Czech Republic...
read moreFiat agreed on wage growth in Serbia
July 26, 2017 | 12:17am CEToriginalThe employees of the local plant ended the strike after a month. Agreement details, salary level, country’s GDP outlook for 2017...
read moreAudi faces criticism in China for comparing brides to used cars
July 25, 2017 | 10:33pm CEToriginalIt was created by a joint venture between Volkswagen and a Chinese partner. The carmaker has withdrawn the advertisement and intends to investigate the matter…
read moreDRB-Hicom agreed to sell stakes in Proton and Lotus
July 24, 2017 | 10:44pm CEToriginalThe buyer, the amount of shares, the signing of the contract, other bidders, the expansion to the car markets with right-hand driving, the interest of Chinese automakers in the South-East Asia market...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
July 23, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalFor several years, he has led one of the Volkswagen Group brands. His next direction, successor, timing...
read moreEC investigates possible cartels of German carmakers
July 23, 2017 | 11:47pm CEToriginalOne of them has allegedly admitted potential anti-competitive behaviour. Affected companies and parts, form of negotiation of agreements, imminent fines...
read moreMitsubishi Motors gained giant contract for hybrids in Europe
July 23, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe automaker delivered the vehicles within the Green Investment Scheme by under the Kyoto Protocol. Country, client, model, number of cars…
read moreContinental looks for dozens of people for plant in Czech Rep
July 20, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalLocation, HR, reasons, positions, products and clients...
read moreMercedes on Stock: Mercedes-Benz launched microsite with stock vans in Czech Rep
July 20, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalNumber of vehicles offered including passenger versions, filtering options, benefits, stock car offer...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased in June 2017
July 19, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalPrices of both new and used cars went up, the same applies to motorcycles. Increased service prices, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, year-on-year development...
read moreBabic: AvtoVAZ plans to cut over 8,000 jobs
July 18, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThis represents 40% of the total workforce. Timing, sales results in H1, the profit return plan...
read moreSkoda Auto succeeded in large tender of Czech Ministry of Transport
July 18, 2017 | 12:48am CEToriginalModels and number of cars, including 4x4 and CNG, the organizations concerned, the price, the bidders, the new tender for vans, the Skoda wholesale sales and fleet centres...
read morePilny: BMW plans test centre for self-driving cars in Czech Rep
July 16, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalConsiderated locations, amount of investment, other projects for autonomous vehicle testing in the country...
read moreDieselgate: Daimler allegedly sold over 1 million vehicles with excess emissions
July 14, 2017 | 12:09am CEToriginalIt reportedly results from a document issued by a German court. The carmaker did not comment on the information. Regions, timing...
read moreChamber of deputies approved fee renewal for uninsured cars in Czech Rep
July 13, 2017 | 01:04am CEToriginalMPs have agreed on a single amendment, which concerns more rigorous control of the damage prevetion fund...
read moreAutomotive industry association increased outlook for car production in Turkey in 2017
July 13, 2017 | 12:50am CEToriginalProduction, export and sales in H1, negative effects on demand in the domestic market...
read moreCode of Ethics: Hyundai modified sales conditions in Czech Rep
July 11, 2017 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThis was done on the basis of an antitrust investigation. Details of change relating to brand insurance, financial results of Hyundai Motor Czech in 2016...
read moreCzech antitrust authority imposed fine on two car dealers for cartel
July 11, 2017 | 01:32am CEToriginalOne of them is NH Car. Details of forbidden behaviour, profile of the second company, amount of penalties, reduction of the fine for cooperation with UOHS...
read moreDieselgate: Netherlands to investigate Suzuki and Chrysler for emissions
July 11, 2017 | 01:15am CEToriginalAffected Suzuki and Jeep models, recalls, testing of vehicles of other carmakers, software to protect the engine from damage...
read moreVolkswagen appointed new head of Skoda sales
July 10, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalWerner Eichhorn will move to a different position within the group. A new board member of Skoda Auto for sales and marketing comes from Porsche Holding Salzburg...
read moreDieselgate: Winterkorn reportedly knew about manipulations moths before revelation of Volkswagen scandal
July 10, 2017 | 01:03am CEToriginalThe automaker claims that its top management had learned the details of the manipulations only days before the scandal was revealed in the US. Details…
read moreEuropean Commission approved PSA's takeover of Opel
July 7, 2017 | 12:08am CEToriginalThe Commission's decision concerns only automotive activities. The decision regarding the takeover of the financial division...
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