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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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Bratislava Motor Show 2009 to feature 50 Slovak premieres
March 11, 2009 | 06:50pm CEToriginalOrganizers of Bratislava Motor Show 2009 managed to secure a decent number of exhibitors, only few brands will be missing such as...
read morePeugeot 3008: Front-wheel drive in sales from June, 4x4 up to 2011 with a hybrid arrival
March 11, 2009 | 05:53pm CEToriginalPeugeot introduced its new SUV named 3008 at the Geneva Motor Show. Sales in the Czech Rep and Slovakia will begin in…
read moreWages in the automotive industry rose by 6.4% last year, however, in H2 2008 decreased by 1.1%
March 10, 2009 | 08:44pm CEToriginalThe average gross monthly wage increased in the Czech automotive industry last year. It oscillated above the national average...
read moreGerman scrappage programme boosts car sales of also Czech car dealers
March 10, 2009 | 06:47pm CEToriginalThe introduction of the scrappage subsidy in Germany is leaving some car dealers out of stock...
read moreTUV Sud replaced two managers in Czech Rep, forerunners to stay within group
March 10, 2009 | 06:05pm CEToriginalTesting and certifying company TUV Sud Auto CZ has replaced two of its managers. A new head of...
read moreSkoda launches new Superb in the Indian market
March 10, 2009 | 05:55pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto introduced its all-new Superb in the Indian market and set its price lower than the previous generation...
read moreCar prices on Czech market down by 11% y/y, by 0.5% m/m
March 9, 2009 | 11:10pm CEToriginalPrices of new cars as well as used cars and motorcycles decreased. Service work, spare parts and accessories…
read moreContinental to produce new turbocharger for gasoline engines in Trutnov
March 9, 2009 | 09:09pm CEToriginalGerman automotive supplier Continental has introduced a new turbocharger system for internal gasoline engines which the company will start producing in...
read moreNew Mercedes-Benz E-class: Sedan sales start now in Czech Rep and Slovakia, station wagon in autumn
March 9, 2009 | 08:37pm CEToriginalMercedes-Benz has introduced a new generation E-class sedan at the Geneva Motor Show as the European premiere, and at the same time have started selling it from…
read moreGENEVA: TomTom targets sale of up to 220,000 units in Czech Rep and Slovakia in 2009, plans to enter new markets
March 9, 2009 | 08:28pm CEToriginalNavigation device maker TomTom plans to expand to new markets this year and on the Czech and Slovak markets it expects to sell...
read moreSmart Fortwo electric drive: Second generation of EV, li-ion batteries, production to begin at end of 2009
March 9, 2009 | 05:06pm CEToriginalIn the expectation of the rapid extension of electric cars Daimler engages in the construction of infrastructure charging station including billing machines…
read moreBrno Motor Show 2009: Extension by LUV up to 3.5t, duration shortened, over two thirds of brands expected
March 9, 2009 | 03:52pm CEToriginalThe organizers expect most of the car brands operating in Central Europe to participate in the motor show. The participation has already been confirmed by…
read moreKPMG: Automotive companies should not dismiss high-quality workers during crisis
March 7, 2009 | 08:19pm CEToriginalThe automotive sector in CEE will tighten its belt as a result of the global economic crisis, but it will survive. However, the companies should keep…
read moreGENEVA: Fisker to have 40 dealers in Europe, dealer network to be established by two distributors
March 7, 2009 | 05:50pm CEToriginalNew American carmaker Fisker Automotive set two distributors for Europe. The entrusted companies are…
read moreFisker Karma: American hybrid sedan to order in Europe for EUR 78,780
March 7, 2009 | 05:26pm CEToriginalNew American carmaker Fisker has already got 1,300 orders for its first model, production and supplies to the customers will start…
read moreGENEVA: Skoda Octavia GreenLine: New 1,6 TDI CR (77 kW) engine, sales from June
March 6, 2009 | 08:47pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto has extended its eco-range GreenLine by third model, simultaneously it unveiled its new aggregate…
read moreGENEVA: Brilliance aims to boost its European sales to 6,000 units in 2009 after it receives EU homologation
March 6, 2009 | 08:25pm CEToriginalChinese carmaker Brilliance expects to markedly increase its European market share after it receives single-type of the EU approval in...
read moreStrict European standards draw away ingoing of Chinese carmaker BYD to Europe
March 5, 2009 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe Chinese carmaker BYD is experiencing troubles with entering its vehicles to the European market. The cars might come into Europe in…
read moreGENEVA: Jahn: Currency devaluation worries forced Russians to spend, VW Group sales up by one fourth in Jan-Feb 2009
March 5, 2009 | 08:02pm CEToriginalVW group increased its market share in Russia from 3.2% to 4.5% in 2008. Despite the crisis, the company is planning a further increase...
read moreGENEVA: Declined prices of new cars due to economic crisis interfere with Brilliance coming into Czech and Slovak markets
March 5, 2009 | 07:37pm CEToriginalInitiation of the Chinese cars Brilliance sales is drawing away. The situation has changed due to the economic crisis...
read moreGENEVA: DR Motor to launch sales in further EU countries including Czech Rep and Slovakia
March 5, 2009 | 06:36pm CEToriginalDR Motor aims to increase its European market share by launching sales of Chery-based products in...
read moreGENEVA: New GM´s hybrid drive to be applied to Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera too in 2011
March 5, 2009 | 05:10pm CEToriginalGeneral Motors presented another model at the Geneva Motor Show which disposes of plug-in hybrid drive...
read moreGENEVA: Kia's Slovak facility to modify production plan for 2009 by May
March 4, 2009 | 02:34pm CEToriginalKia Motors Slovakia to review its 170,000 production plan for 2009 following the...
read moreGENEVA: Nosovice: Production of Hyundai i30 with start-stop system to begin in summer, compact MPV Kia No 3 in autumn
March 4, 2009 | 12:15pm CEToriginalKia introduced a concept of small MPV entitled No 3 which is an operational name. Production of the serial version will begin…
read moreThe Chamber of Deputies allowed deduction for passenger cars, 2009 sales possibly up by 15,000 units
March 4, 2009 | 02:58am CEToriginalOn Tuesday the Chamber of Deputies approved an amending act of Value Added Tax (VAT), which allows businessmen…
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