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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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Independent car dealer Auto Busch opened new showroom in Prague
June 9, 2010 | 04:03am CEToriginalIt is the third showroom of the company in the Czech Republic. It is going to offer sales of new and newish cars of Ford and Mitsubishi brands there, other brands to follow later...
read morePwC: Volume of automotive mergers and acquisitions up 4 times in 2009, but their number decreased by 3%
June 9, 2010 | 03:59am CEToriginalThe significant increase in the value of M&A was influenced by activities of the U.S. Treasury. Outlook for the industry and property changes...
read morePorsche increased sales by 15.6% to 185 cars in Czech Rep in 2009
June 9, 2010 | 03:55am CEToriginalOver 17 years, the exclusive dealer Porsche Inter Auto has sold 1,000 Porsche cars. Demand for individual models, customer preferences, development in 2010...
read moreBRNO: Dacia Duster: Another low-cost model proved successful in Western Europe, demand not met in Czech Rep
June 9, 2010 | 03:44am CEToriginalThe Duster attracts many new customers into the SUV segment. Current monthly orders, supplies, plans, competitors...
read morePace of decline in car sales in Slovakia slowed down in May
June 9, 2010 | 03:37am CEToriginalDemand fell by more than 40% in May, the reason has still been the high comparative base influenced by scrap bonus. Individual brands, outlook...
read moreFord Econo Check: Technical car inspection and driving style analysis should help to reduce fuel costs by up to 25%
June 9, 2010 | 03:29am CEToriginalThe carmaker’s new service will be launched in Spain and Australia in June. Details, price, introduction in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreCitroen strengthened sales department for wholesale customers in Czech Rep by another fleet manager
June 9, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginalThe recently established department has been joined by Jiri Caslavka, who previously worked at the carmaker...
read moreAutomotive Industry Association acquired accreditation for AutoAdapt program at second attempt
June 9, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginalHowever, subsidies for this project aimed at enhancing the adaptability of workers in the automobile industry were reduced by 25% to...
read moreTomas Hejda left CSOB Pojistovna, Petr Milata became new spokesman
June 9, 2010 | 12:06am CEToriginalMilata thus moved from internal to external communication within the company. Hejda’s new position…
read moreBRNO: Profits of Czech automobile industry decreased by 59% in 2009
June 8, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginalThe average value added per worker, however, increased by 30.4%. Additional information resulting from the competition of Enterprise of 2009...
read moreUniCredit Leasing prepared financing package Relax Pack for customers of Renault and Dacia brands
June 8, 2010 | 01:49am CEToriginalThe new product includes advantageous interest rates and accident insurance, payment protection insurance, GAP insurance. Details...
read moreBRNO: Skoda plans to sell around 200 Fabia RS in Czech Rep in 2010
June 8, 2010 | 01:32am CEToriginalIn the coming years, the carmaker expects to sell around 600 cars. The production started last week. The current number of orders...
read moreMexico foresees doubling of car production by 2015
June 8, 2010 | 01:08am CEToriginalCar production in Mexico declined to 1.6 million cars in 2009, but exceeded 2 million cars a year in the previous three years. Investments of carmakers…
read moreBRNO: Jahn (SAP): Production of motor vehicles in Czech Rep to exceed limit of 1 million in 2010
June 8, 2010 | 12:30am CEToriginalDetailed results of the Czech automotive industry in 2009, SAP requirements for the new government...
read moreChrysler recalling almost 600,000 Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge cars in USA
June 7, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalThe reason is a problem with the brakes, wiring and gas pedal. Models, the numbers of units, years of production...
read moreSpain approved state aid for Opel, Germany to discuss it on Wednesday
June 7, 2010 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe committee of independent economic experts took a “very sceptical” stand to the state aid last week though. The volume of guarantees required...
read moreDaimler would like to welcome Chinese shareholders, rather small though
June 7, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginalSurely the investments should not be in a range of Kuwait (7%) and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (9%). Daimler expects sales growth in China by more than 43% in 2010...
read moreMercedes-Benz to present series of models with alternative propulsion in 2010 and 2011
June 7, 2010 | 03:30am CEToriginalThe MB Econic truck using CNG, MB E-Class NGT, MB ML-Class full-hybrid, electric MB A-Class E-Cell, hydrogen B-Class F-Cell...
read moreFord Motor to cancel Mercury brand, operating only under brands Ford, Lincoln
June 7, 2010 | 03:16am CEToriginalMercury’s production should end up in Q4 2010, the freed-up resources will be utilized to expand the luxury brand Lincoln...
read moreChina prepares program to promote sales of hybrid and electric vehicles, testing it in 5 cities
June 7, 2010 | 03:09am CEToriginalFor hybrids, the grant will be up to EUR 6,000, for electric vehicles up to EUR 7,100. Compared with Europe, the amount of support...
read moreAAA Auto offers free service for 1 year and discount on spare parts for Skoda cars from June
June 7, 2010 | 02:55am CEToriginalSales of Skoda cars from January to May 2010, Carlife warranty for 12 months for cars over CZK 100,000, the reduction within funding...
read moreRussia intends to double amount on scrap bonus
June 7, 2010 | 02:47am CEToriginalThanks to the scrap bonus, sales of new cars in Russia grew for the first time, since the beginning of the crisis, in April, namely by 20%. To the original RUB 10 billion there should be added...
read moreU.S. car sales rose by 19% in May and by 12.3% m/m
June 7, 2010 | 02:39am CEToriginalSales rose for the seventh month in a row. If the May sales pace maintained, for the whole 2010 there would be sold in the U.S....
read moreAutomotive supplier Magneton bought by Czech company Rovina Group in bankruptcy
June 4, 2010 | 01:39am CEToriginalThe original owner Globin dislikes this though and complains to court of the non-transparency of the sale. Details of the sale and plans of a new owner...
read moreBMW wants to expand dealer network in Czech Rep, looking for successor of A.M.T. mobil in Prague
June 4, 2010 | 01:31am CEToriginalApplications to tender for a new dealership in Prague 9 must be submitted by 20 June. Requirements, sales potential, the current dealer situation in Prague...
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