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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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Vehicle Segment

Saab to develop new models of 9-1, 9-6X and 9-7, requested by Chinese partners

July 12, 2011 | 05:12am CEToriginal
Entry into new segments, target markets for models, a joint venture in Sweden, Saab 9-2 preparations...
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Car Importers Association considered including non-members in stickers project

July 12, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginal
The project could thus include dealerships and service shops of Skoda and Hyundai in the Czech Republic. Launching the project and a database of authorized partners...
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Alexandre Resve passed under PSA Peugeot Citroen from Czech Rep to France

July 12, 2011 | 04:51am CEToriginal
Jerome Maugis, who came from Slovakia, became the new CFO of the Czech representation of Citroen...
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BMW to buy ING division of ING Car Lease and include it under Alphabet

July 12, 2011 | 04:48am CEToriginal
ING Car Lease deals with car leasing in eight Western and Eastern Europe. The transaction’s value...
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Hyundai ix35 shift production from Slovakia to Czech Rep to enable increase in production by 40%

July 11, 2011 | 03:18am CEToriginal
At the same time, the waiting period for a car should be reduced from five to one month in about four months...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 12.8% in June, LCV sales by 15.4%

July 8, 2011 | 04:42am CEToriginal
According to SDA, the affect of depreciation exception still continues. Results of individual brands, the spring evaluation, reduced outlook for 2011...
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Jan Repa retired from Opel, joining AAA Auto in July

July 8, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginal
As the head of Marketing and Communication at AAA Auto he will be responsible for all the markets...
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Saab postponed production renewal to August 9

July 8, 2011 | 04:09am CEToriginal
This is due to ongoing negotiations with suppliers, the need for a longer time to restore supplies, and a two-week company holiday...
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Pavel Senych left Shell after 19 years, having not agreed on new contract

July 7, 2011 | 01:15am CEToriginal
His post of the head of Shell in the Czech Republic was acquired by Petr Prazsky. The circumstances of departure of Senych, the employment history of Prazsky...
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Sales of new cars in Germany down by 0.3 % in June, after conversion up by 10%

July 7, 2011 | 01:07am CEToriginal
Registrations in H1 grew by 10.5%, production by 5%. The outlook for the next months...
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Volkswagen increased its stake in MAN to 53.7%, acquired 55.9% of voting rights

July 7, 2011 | 01:01am CEToriginal
By this act the truck giant will arise including companies MAN, Scania and VW truck division. Approval of the merger from the European Commission...
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Continental aims to invest EUR 130 million in Slovakia

July 1, 2011 | 12:22am CEToriginal
The investment should create over 300 jobs. The application for investment incentives, the nature of production...
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Bretislav Dolejsi switched from Kia Motors Czech to Autobond

July 1, 2011 | 12:15am CEToriginal
At the same time the dealer of seven brands in six Czech cities named new managing director and commercial director. Details...
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Head of Toyota Motor in Czech Rep and Slovakia Tsutomu Otsubo took on responsibility for Poland after four years

July 1, 2011 | 12:02am CEToriginal
The current president of Toyota Motor Poland Tetsuya Takenaka has held the position since January 2009...
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LeasePlan: Crisis also hit insurance companies with delays, suffered consequences of dumped prices and of preference for volume at the expense of profit

June 30, 2011 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
Most insurance companies now solve it with increasing insurance premiums, owners of fleets with new tenders. Other possible solutions...
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Saab acquired bridge loan of EUR 25 million and paid wages owed

June 30, 2011 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
The carmaker has thus secured EUR 66 million over the past week. Details of the loan, the term of restoration of production...
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Toyota Motor to recall 111,348 HEV of Lexus RX 400h and Toyota Highlander

June 30, 2011 | 01:08am CEToriginal
The numbers for individual models, years of production, the number of cars in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
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Allianz to change structure of sales department in Czech Rep

June 30, 2011 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Tomas Vysoudil, who has had long experience from the insurer Ceska pojistovna, will lead the office from the position of commercial director...
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Fiat to supply another diesel engine to Suzuki

June 30, 2011 | 12:53am CEToriginal
The aggregates 1.3 DDiS and 2.0 DDiS will have a follow-up of the 1.6L engine, which will be used by the new Suzuki model in Hungary as of 2013...
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Saab received order for 682 cars from China and agreed to sell real estate

June 30, 2011 | 12:45am CEToriginal
The amounts of both transactions should help the carmaker to pay due wages and resume production. Details...
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Sales of commercial vehicles in EU rose by 25.1% in May

June 30, 2011 | 12:38am CEToriginal
It is an acceleration of growth from 9.5% in April. In the Czech Republic, sales went up by 27%, some European countries, however, showed a sharp decline...
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Auto Palace Group wants to increase new car sales by 30% in Czech Rep by 2013 and used cars by 100%

June 29, 2011 | 07:55am CEToriginal
At the same time, it plans to expand its portfolio for one or two brands in a one-year horizon. The plan to increase profitability...
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Skoda Auto wants to fasten sales in Czech Rep, strengthening its organizational unit of Region 1 - Czech Republic

June 28, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginal
Petr Lehky was replaced by Petr Pecenka, the sales director became Martin Feller. Details...
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Hella considering expansion of production capacities in Czech Rep

June 28, 2011 | 01:56am CEToriginal
Hella Autotechnik also intends to install a new paint line, broaden its logistics centre and strengthen development. Customers, EU-funded projects...
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House of England terminated dealer contract with importer Jaguar Land Rover Austria after year and half and filed action

June 28, 2011 | 01:44am CEToriginal
Reasons for the termination of cooperation, the required compensation, sales results, statements from both sides...
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