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Brose to expand production in Czechia (Brose CZ, Brose Sitech; seat structures, electric motors and initiators, side and rear door latches; 2,990 employees in Kopřivnice, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Ostrava; customers: Audi, MAN, Porsche, Scania, Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler/Mercedes, Fiat, Ford, General Motors/GM, Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis/PSA, Volvo, Continental, Forvia Faurecia, Lear, Mahle Behr), building car seat structures plant with development and testing department in Mošnov near Ostrava. Company leased Hall D (12,000 sqm of industrial space, 1,500 sqm of office space; rooftop photovoltaic power plant/PV, preparation for heat pumps) of Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park (OAMP) near Leoš Janáček Airport from Concens Investments, production to start (SOP) in September 2025 with 250 employees (some of workers to move from Kopřivnice, some new jobs). Brose to supply automotive companies operating in Czechia and Slovakia from Kopřivnice and Mošnov
March 19, 2025 | 08:58am CETflashread more
International Automotive Recycling Congress (IARC) 2025: ICM to hold 24th conference on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling in Antwerp, Belgium on March 19-21. Representatives of MAN Truck & Bus, Scania CV, Toyota Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, ACEA, ACEM, Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), The Future Is NEUTRAL, Global Impact Coalition (GIC), ArcelorMittal Europe, FEDERREC, Tec4U-Solutions, Autocirc, Galloo Group, Indra Recycling, Ec (European Commission), ClaimParts, ARN, Febelauto, Plastics Europe, EGARA, LKQ Atracco, RLG Systems to speak at event
March 19, 2025 | 08:54am CETflashread more
Amper e-Mobility 2025: Hedin Automotive Czech Republic (Mercedes-Benz), ROS (Audi), Renocar (BMW), Agrotec (Kia, Škoda), Amilo/Top Drive Club (BYD, Zeekr), Blohmann (ElBlesk), ZHT Group (SsangYong, Škoda), EV Car Import (MiniEV), Emerze Elektro (e-Pionýr), Tesla Czech Republic, Daimler Truck Česká republika (Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Fuso, TruckCharge), Auto Pokorný Motors (Hyundai), Hyundai Motor Czech, SFR Motor (SsangYong, Farizon), Lithium Energy/Schuberth Motors (Talaria, Sur-Ron, Vmoto, Dualtron, Bronco), Eurogreen CZ (Polaris Goupil), TiTron Storage, Auto-Charge, GivEnergy, Compleo Charging Solutions, Integrovaná střední škola automobilní Brno, Havrla-Upgrade (BMW i3upgrade.cz), Chargee, Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Photomate (Ekoenergetyka, Huawei, Energostation), Tata Steel Hille & Müller, Voestalpine Precision Strip to join 14th electromobility show as part of 31st electrical engineering, electronics, energetics fair in Brno, Czechia (March 18-20)
March 19, 2025 | 08:49am CETflashread more
Adam Žert left Faber Holding/Group (Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Vespa distributor in Austria, Czechia, Slovakia), returning to Zetor Tractors as Marketing Director. Ivo Řehák, former Sales Manager at Kia Czech, appointed as Faber Moto's new Country Manager for Czech and Slovak markets
March 13, 2025 | 09:57am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 91.7 million (+3.5%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.6 million (+3.4%). Despite high level of uncertainty, including potential for global trade war, global vehicle sales are showing resilience. We remain cautiously optimistic yet realistic about health of global auto market, as there are significant variables from trade risks to economic pressures that could affect trajectory of sales in near term, Schuster (GlobalData) said
March 13, 2025 | 09:53am CETflashread more
Vehicle Electronics & Connected Services (VECS) 2025: Insight Events Sweden to hold conference on autonomous, electric, connected vehicles in Gothenburg, Sweden on March 18-19 with subtitle 'Driving the Future of Sustainable Transportation'. Representatives of BMW Group, Nio, Cariad/Volkswagen, Scania CV, Scania Innovation Centre China, Tata Consultancy Services, Group Lotus, Polestar, Volvo Cars, Zeekr Technology Europe, Volvo Group Trucks Technology, Volvo Global Bus Technology, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Volvo Penta, Heart Aerospace, Saab, Robert Bosch, Bosch Engineering, Dassault Systèmes, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Arval, Hertz, Kinto Mobility/Toyota, Waymo, AFRY, Altair, Analog Devices, AstaZero, Auve Tech, Black Swan Cyber Defense, Census, Elektrobit, Embedl, ETAS, FPT Automotive, Green Hills Software, HAAS Alert, HCLTech, Imatest, Luxoft/DXC Technology, MathWorks, Milence, P3 Digital Services, Parasoft, Scaleout Systems, Synopsys, Technica Engineering, Thoughtworks, UL Solutions, Unikie, Upstream Auto, Vector Informatik, VicOne, Waye Digital, WirelessCar, Zeabuz, Zenseact to speak at event
March 13, 2025 | 09:49am CETflashread more
Hydrogen Days 2025: Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) to hold 15th conference on hydrogen technologies, challenges of hydrogen economy in Czechia and EU with workshops, exhibition, matchmaking meetings in Prague, Czechia on March 19-21. Program of conference with subtitle 'Hydrogen – from Politics to Business' 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 BMW, Toyota Material Handling, Robert Bosch, Devinn, Cylinders Holding, Quest One, Wevo Chemie, Orlen Unipetrol, E.ON Energy Solutions, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power/KHNP, Gasunie, EWE, Net4gas/ČEPS, Gas Storage CZ/ČEPS, GasNet, Bloomberg NEF, ILF Consulting Engineers, Dräger Safety, Leef Technologies, CAC Engineering, Valcon, Fraunhofer, HYTEP, MPO, MZV, EIB, Hydrogen Europe Research, Clean Hydrogen Partnership, Hydrogen Coucil, ÚJV Řež, CDV to speak at event
March 11, 2025 | 11:53am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA apparently fell in February (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -0.6%; Cox Automotive: -0.3%, -2.7% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +0.2%). Daily chaos from Washington has been negatively impacting consumer sentiment and likely contributing to lackluster consumer spending in February, Smoke (Cox Automotive) said, adding that his biggest worry for spring is rising interest rates
March 11, 2025 | 11:45am CETflashread more
Brose Sitech: Volkswagen, Brose established 50/50 joint venture in Polkowice, Poland, to produce seating systems, into which Volkswagen Group Components incorporated Sitech Sitztechnik and Brose part of its activities. New company has around 5,000 employees in eight sites in Poland, Germany, China, Czechia. Brose Sitech intends to expand its activities in Europe, America and Asia, expand its portfolio with innovative solutions for the entire vehicle interior, double its business volume to EUR 2.8 billion by 2030, increase number of employees to around 7,000
March 11, 2025 | 11:24am CETflashread more
Warehouse of AD Partner CZ & SK (distributor of car spare parts, partner of Autodistribution International/ADI for Czechia and Slovakia) in Předměřice nad Jizerou, Czechia hit by fire on March 6, causing damage estimated at CZK 30 million (EUR 1.2 million). No one injured
March 7, 2025 | 09:58am CETflashread more
Renocar (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad dealer in Brno and Prague, Czechia; sales of 2,445 new and used vehicles, turnover of CZK 4.34 billion/EUR 173 million in 2023) to acquire BMW dealership in Zlín from Synot, spun off from Synot Auto (sales of almost 400 new and used cars, turnover of CZK 661 million/EUR 26 million in 2023) to Renocar Synot. Transaction began to be assessed by Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS)
March 7, 2025 | 09:52am CETflashread more
Kallweit (VDA): Global passenger car/light vehicle market to grow by 2% to 80.4 million in 2025 from 78.5 million in 2024 (+3%; USA: +2% to 16.2 million from 15.9 million, China: +1% to 23.2 million from 23 million, Europe-31: +2% to 13.2 million from 13 million, Germany: +1% to 2.84 million from 2.82 million)
March 5, 2025 | 11:56am CETflashread more
ESG Forum 2025: Reliant to hold 2nd conference on sustainability challenges, ambitions in Prague, Czechia on March 12 with subtitle 'Change is Reality: ESG as Driver of Innovations'. Representatives of Goodyear Czech, IBG, Ringil, Schneider Electric, Gebrüder Weiss, Green0meter (ČSOB/KBC Group), PKV Build, X-Care Robotics (Yottabe Group), Dachser Czech Republic, Panattoni, Jipocar to speak at event. ČSOB Leasing, Logio, Sixt became partners of conference
March 5, 2025 | 11:48am CETflashread more
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Government approved better position of consumer loans clients in Czech Rep
August 23, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalAccording to CSSD, new act does not solve the problem of arbitration clauses, unfair penalties and the amount of interest. Details of the amendment, CSSD suggestions...
read moreBrano Group won contract for upcoming Porsche model, considering production in India and Mexico
August 22, 2012 | 03:51am CEToriginalNew projects, expansion in China and South Africa, customers and models, 150-year anniversary of the company...
read moreCzech police accused Tatra chief Ronald Adams, to be prosecuted unapprehended
August 22, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalAdams reportedly offered the former Deputy Minister of Defence, Martin Bartak a bribe for defence contracts at IDET fair in 2009....
read moreOpel is close to agreement on reduction of working time in Germany
August 22, 2012 | 03:29am CEToriginalAffected plants and number of employees, possible term of the agreement, support within the Kurzarbeit program, working time reduction by 11%...
read moreDirect Pojistovna agreed with Uniqa on cooperation in renewal of insurance contracts in Czech Rep
August 21, 2012 | 05:25am CEToriginalDirect will offer its clients Uniqa insurance before the end of the insurance policy, and Uniqa will provide comparable conditions...
read moreGrupo Antolin to invest in expansion of production in Czech Rep
August 20, 2012 | 04:44am CEToriginalThe reason is a growing demand from one carmaker. Location, increase in the production area and capacity, new lines, HR, timing, customers...
read moreNissan recorded a few changes in Aftersales department in Czech Rep
August 20, 2012 | 04:34am CEToriginalJiri Bibr, Tomas Synek and Ivo Sebesta left the company; on the contrary, Oldrich Sadilek came to Nissan. Details...
read morePorsche Engineering entered into Czech Automotive Industry Association
August 20, 2012 | 01:06am CEToriginalThis happened 11 years after the establishment of R&D centre in the country. Cooperation with technical schools, HR...
read moreDaimler aims to double production of Mercedes-Benz cars in Hungary
August 20, 2012 | 12:37am CEToriginalCapacity growth, timing, amount of investment, communication with the local government, the launch of trial production of CLA (baby CLS)...
read moreGuido Hanel resigned from post of head at Czech factory of Kiekert
August 17, 2012 | 06:03am CEToriginalThis happened after the announcement that Kiekert would be taken over by a Chinese company Lingyun. His successor...
read moreOpel negotiates reduction of working hours in main factory in Germany
August 17, 2012 | 05:44am CEToriginalNumber of employees concerned, the models, the alleged negotiations in Kaiserslautern, a government compensation program...
read moreKiekert preparing investment to expand production in Czech Rep
August 16, 2012 | 03:38am CEToriginalThe reason is new contracts for the production of automotive locks. Location, production area, production volume, HR, timing, customers...
read moreCar Motors MB moved its showroom in Prague
August 16, 2012 | 03:26am CEToriginalThe company is an independent dealer and repairer of Mercedes-Benz and AMG cars. Location, partners...
read moreVisteon head Don Stebbins resigned
August 16, 2012 | 03:18am CEToriginalIt happened after four years as CEO and six years in the company. His successor, the amount of severance pay...
read moreFehrer Automotive optimizes production in Czech Rep
August 15, 2012 | 06:43am CEToriginalChanges relate to a takeover of Nectec Automotive and purchase of a plant from Delphi. The introduction of new production, production volume, HR, timing, customers...
read moreParker Hannifin sold automotive air conditioning business to Continental
August 14, 2012 | 04:18am CEToriginalThe affected plants including factories in the Czech Republic, annual revenues, number of employees, strengthening the ContiTech expansion in America and Asia...
read moreGrammer plans to invest in production expansion in Czech Rep
August 9, 2012 | 05:27pm CEToriginalThe reason is increased demand and production streamlining. Location, products, new technologies, the planned production capacity, HR...
read moreEC investigates possible cartel of manufacturers of cable harnesses for automobiles
August 9, 2012 | 05:15pm CEToriginalThe Commission has carried out unannounced inspections in several companies. Possible sanctions...
read moreU.S. court dismissed annulment of suit against Porsche Automobil Holding SE
August 9, 2012 | 04:41pm CEToriginalThe action accuses the company of fraud in connection with efforts to take over Volkswagen. The required compensation, the local jurisdiction of the action...
read moreBMW created position of Mini brand manager in several countries
August 9, 2012 | 02:23am CEToriginalThe carmaker is planning to strengthen the position of the brand. In the Czech Republic, this function was taken over by Michal Malecha, who had previously worked in...
read moreToyota Motor considers moving part of production from Japan to North America
August 9, 2012 | 02:16am CEToriginalThe reason is a strong Japanese currency. Probable models...
read moreEmployees of Hyundai Motor in Korea renewed struggle for wage increase
August 9, 2012 | 01:26am CEToriginalWorkers of Kia Motors seem to join the protests, as well. Past and upcoming strikes, participation in them, stoppage of car production...
read moreDaimler agreed with DAPD agency to provide news to Mercedes-Benz cars
August 7, 2012 | 11:19pm CEToriginalMultimedia system Comand will thus be extended with service News on Board. Co-operation in 22 countries, a subcontractor in the Czech Republic, text and video news...
read moreDenso and trade unions in Czech Rep agreed on new collective agreement
August 7, 2012 | 11:14pm CEToriginalEmployees of the Czech plant, producing car air-conditioning, have achieved an increase of tariff salary by 3%. Annual bonuses, the average salary...
read moreSpyker brought action against GM for Saab’s bankruptcy
August 7, 2012 | 10:47pm CEToriginalThe reason is GM’s alleged illegal steps to avoid a competitive struggle with Saab in China. Details of the action, the required compensation, the reaction of GM...
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