Negotiation on collective agreement in Skoda Auto to start in early February

The unions will demand wage increase taking into account inflation and the agreement for one year...
Published: 27.1.2012 04:22

Czech Airlines began to mediate short-term car rentals

The new service will be included in the online ticket booking system. Partner, car rentals, destinations, the possibility of comparison (models, prices, insurance)...
Published: 27.1.2012 03:52

BMW has become partner of ski centre Pec pod Snezkou

At the same time, BMW has prepared a testing event with 4x4 models in this winter resort in February. Details...
Published: 27.1.2012 00:04

Analysts: New cars might be slightly cheaper in Czech Rep in 2012, but in lower categories only

Equipment will continue to be increased and various services will be included into the price of the car. Long waiting periods...
Published: 26.1.2012 01:24

Dozens of companies from Czech Rep supply components for new Ford Focus

Seventeen of them applied for the Supplier for the Car of the Year 2012 in the Czech Republic. Witte supplies parts to four finalists of the Car of the Year...
Published: 26.1.2012 01:13

Dolak opened Toyota dealership in Plzen

This is the fifth Toyota showroom of the company Dolak in the Czech Republic. Originally, it was Louwman who aimed to enter Plzen. Location and parameters of the showroom...
Published: 26.1.2012 01:02

Bosch to buy automotive division from SPX

Bosch thus strengthens in the aftermarket, especially in North America. The transaction value, characteristics of the division SPX Service Solutions...
Published: 24.1.2012 23:33

Car of the Year 2012 in Czech Rep: Ford Focus became winner

The jury selected a representative of the lower middle class in the finals, which is the most voluminous segment in respect of sales. Evaluation of the jury...
Published: 24.1.2012 23:27

Auto Activity opened Hyundai showroom in Znojmo, its second in Czech Rep

This is the 65th Hyundai’s sales point in the Czech Republic. In 2012 the company will build a new showroom for two brands in Znojmo...
Published: 24.1.2012 23:24

Auto Jarov was again most successful Honda dealer in Czech Rep in 2011

The company’s sales of Honda cars and motorcycles declined but less than sales of the brand on the market. The influence of the earthquake in Japan, novelties in 2012...
Published: 24.1.2012 23:17

Seat 4 Roadshow: Seat to introduce models with 4x4 drive in Czech mountains

The roadshow will be held in 13 ski resorts in the Czech Republic for six weekends. Schedule, models, competitions...
Published: 24.1.2012 23:11

Fiat to temporarily stop production at some factories in Italy

The reason is the protest of truck drivers against government austerity measures. The affected plants, the timing...
Published: 24.1.2012 04:10

Citroen to add new partner to its dealer network in Prague

It is a company with a 20-year history that will add the second brand to its portfolio. New partner and location, the current dealer situation in Prague...
Published: 24.1.2012 04:02

Fire in S.N.O.P.’s Czech plant in Pohorelice partially limits production

Production should return to full capacity within a few days. Extent of the damage, the current number of employees...
Published: 24.1.2012 03:37

CCS: Fuel again up for new highs in Czech Rep last week

Prices of petrol and diesel rose by more than 50 hellers. The reason, expectations of analysts this week...
Published: 24.1.2012 03:27

Auto-Exner soon to decide on how to strengthen its capital

There are still two possibilities and several candidates considered...
Published: 23.1.2012 01:05

Auto Palace became Peugeot dealer in Czech Rep

The company has opened a Peugeot showroom in Brno. Sales of Auto Palace Brno in 2011, replacement of another brand, strengthening of Peugeot in the second largest city...
Published: 23.1.2012 00:55

One of S.N.O.P.’s Czech plants hit by fire

The company is currently expanding it. Location, employees, customers, cause of the fire, the extent of damage...
Published: 23.1.2012 00:45

Bridgestone developed new printing technology for tires

This allows colour printing of designs, images or photographs according to the customer. Abandoning white rubber, the possibility of change, launching on the market...
Published: 23.1.2012 00:38

Frank Farsky left Tatra

After working in the OEMs Volkswagen, Skoda Auto, Renault Trucks he has ended his operation in Tatra after a year and a half. The position of Sales Director for the commercial segment...
Published: 20.1.2012 04:39

7 days Peugeot: Peugeot offers stock cars of one model for uniform prices in Czech Rep

The event is subtitled 'Top Equipment for the Fastest'. The affected models, the number of cars in the action, the campaign in the media, uniform prices...
Published: 20.1.2012 04:30

Slovakia has suspended purchase of cars from Skoda Auto, inspecting tender

The reason is installed radars with a price several times higher than the price of the car. Details of the tender, the supplier of radar meters...
Published: 20.1.2012 04:24

Admosphere: Advertising investments in car sales in Czech Rep increased by 12.2% in 2011

The biggest advertiser has become Hyundai, which doubled its investments. Investments of other car manufacturers/importers, profitability...
Published: 18.1.2012 23:47

Skoda launched online sales of accessories and gifts in Czech Rep

The range of Skoda E-shop, delivery time, shipping and handling of goods by value, cooperating logistics company...
Published: 18.1.2012 23:41

Volkswagen recalls 299,000 VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat cars fitted with 2.0 TDI to service centres

This is due to possible fuel leakage. Details of the defect, affected models and years of production, number of cars worldwide and the Czech Republic...
Published: 18.1.2012 23:36

Autosalon Klokocka became best used car dealer in Auto-plus program in 2011

The company won award from the importer. Evaluation details, total sales, interest in individual brands, the current offer...
Published: 18.1.2012 23:30

Vahland (Skoda Auto): Introduction of tax on financial transactions would mitigate fluctuations in raw material prices

The real economy is, in his opinion, in better condition than it is presented. The influence of speculations, the real trade in raw materials, cheaper inputs for the manufacture of components...
Published: 18.1.2012 01:02

Auto-Exner became Hyundai dealer, opened showroom in Prague

The company remains a dealer for Skoda, Aston Martin and Lamborghini and repairs 10 brands. Demand for additional licenses, support of Fio bank, a new website...
Published: 18.1.2012 00:54

i-Best Hyundai: Hyundai entered Czech Rep with quality used car program

This is the first country in Central Europe. CarGarantie has become the partner for the warranty. Warranty options and parameters...
Published: 18.1.2012 00:42

SkoFIN merged sales and marketing to new department

Ludek Santora, a manager with experience from Telefonica O2, became its head. The fate of Jan Kloud...
Published: 18.1.2012 00:34

BMW recalls 235,500 Mini cars with supercharged engine Cooper S

Details of the problem and its removal, the affected models and years of production, the number of cars in individual countries, including Europe and the Czech Republic...
Published: 18.1.2012 00:27

Jan Vesely became new head of Renault Trucks for Central Europe

He has worked in the French truck manufacturer since 2005 and now moved from the headquarters. His predecessor, Jean-Francois Gatineau went to...
Published: 18.1.2012 00:23

Sales of new cars in EU fell in December, third month in row

Over the full year 2011 the sales decline reached 1.7%. Results in individual markets, KPMG’s comment...
Published: 18.1.2012 00:18

Behr wants to build fourth plant in Czech Rep

It would be a vast area of 200.000 m2, where several halls for up to 1,700 workers should be built until 2018. Location...
Published: 17.1.2012 00:43

Czech Post to annually renew over 1,000 vehicles by 2015

At the same time, the majority of the fleet will be transferred to operating leases. The current tender for CNG vans, plans with their own repair shops...
Published: 17.1.2012 00:31

Technical University of Liberec and Magna test use of natural fibres in production of plastic components

The project aims to reduce the price of composite materials and environmental burden. Possibilities of natural fibres...
Published: 17.1.2012 00:26

BMW M Performance: BMW to introduce new sport line

The line will rank among the standard models with M-package and the M sport line from BMW M GmbH. Properties, models, engines, drives...
Published: 17.1.2012 00:21

UOHS cancelled tender for supply of vehicles for Prague City Police

The reason is the change in conditions during the selection process. The volume of order, number of applicants, circumstances, a claim filed by company Trost Auto Service Technik...
Published: 17.1.2012 00:15

Sales of new cars in Russia up by 39% in 2011

That is an acceleration of growth from 30% in 2010. Results in December, AEB’s outlook for 2012...
Published: 17.1.2012 00:07

CCS: Fuel up for new highs in Czech Rep last week

Petrol became more expensive by 14 hellers, diesel by 21 hellers. Over the last month fuel prices went up by 75 hellers, or by 51 hellers. Current prices...
Published: 17.1.2012 00:02

Laube: Ford wants to get half of the brand’s fleet to authorized service centres in Czech Rep within three years

This objective is to be met by a service program for older cars aged between 5-10 years. Details and discounts...
Published: 16.1.2012 01:40

Car self-repair shops failed to take hold in Czech Rep

The Selfix project was supported by Penta Investments as part of their CSR activities, which has recently left it. Reasons for the failure...
Published: 16.1.2012 01:34

Bridgestone Europe to increase prices of treads material

They are intended primarily for truck tires. The reason is the increase in raw material costs. Timing and rates increase...
Published: 16.1.2012 01:26

Sales of used cars in Auto-plus program rose by 11.5% in 2011

Therefore, the sales plan was exceeded. Demand for individual brands, website visit rate...
Published: 16.1.2012 01:21

Car sales in China up by only 2.5% in 2011

This is a significant reduction in growth rate compared to 32% in 2010. Reasons, developments in passenger cars and individual segments...
Published: 16.1.2012 01:15

Auto-Exner lost another dealer licenses, court blocked some car showrooms

The company has thus lost four sales licenses from the Volkswagen Group. Details...
Published: 13.1.2012 00:19

SkoFIN chose Dusan Fornusek’s successor

The new sales director of the leasing company became a manager, who came from outside the automotive industry...
Published: 13.1.2012 00:14

Frantisek Cerny to leave Citroen

At this French brand he has spent 18 years, having previously tried shorter engagement in Renault. Reasons for his departure from Citroen Czech Republic...
Published: 13.1.2012 00:09

Statistics of new car registrations in Czech Rep to undergo several changes in 2012

Changes are related to membership in the Car Importers Association (SDA) and vehicle drives...
Published: 13.1.2012 00:04

Suzuki reserved parking in one winter resort to owners of its cars in Czech Rep

This activity is in cooperation with Czech ski resorts. Supported ski resorts, the number of parking spaces in the Suzuki car park...
Published: 12.1.2012 23:55

Newly formed company KOPP wants to recover unpaid amounts for amortization from insurers in Czech Rep for people involved in accidents

The company relies on findings of the Constitutional Court in 2008. The company founder, branches, previous achievements, reaction of CAP...
Published: 12.1.2012 23:49

CSOB Leasing expanded Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has had four members since January, Ivana Vondrackova has become a new member...
Published: 12.1.2012 23:40

Skoda Auto to finish building sales organization for Czech Rep by summer 2012

Move of the seat from Mlada Boleslav to Prague, spokesperson for the Czech market, increasing interest in the service license, growth in demand for 4x4 drive and automatic transmission...
Published: 12.1.2012 04:27

Project of stickers of Czech Car Importers Association delayed

Importers inquired dealers and service shops whether they wish to participate, and the implementation has recently been launched. The reasons for the delay...
Published: 12.1.2012 04:20

Tedom ceased production of buses, documentation offered for sale

The Czech manufacturer of diesel and CNG buses is now more focused on cogeneration units. The reasons and circumstances of the decision...
Published: 12.1.2012 04:11

Skoda Auto: Global automotive market grew by 5.1% in 2011, our sales by 15.3%

The Czech carmaker’s market share went up by 0.1 percentage points. Sales in growth markets, demand for various models, including the new Rapid, Citigo...
Published: 11.1.2012 04:23

Auto Esa increased sales by 17% in 2011

Demand for financing went up by 16%, the average selling price grew as well. Demand for individual brands, models, segments, paint, engines...
Published: 11.1.2012 04:19

Fiat and Chrysler apparently consider establishing alliance with PSA, Marchionne denied that

This option has been speculated since 2009, when Fiat agreed to a partnership with Chrysler. However, Fiat is interested in cooperation with another automaker...
Published: 11.1.2012 04:13

Sales of new cars in Slovakia up by 6.5% in 2011

It was thanks to strong H1, because H2 was weaker. The dominant brand Skoda further strengthened its position, followed by VW and Kia...
Published: 11.1.2012 04:05

AAA Auto increased sales by 10.4% in Q4, by 13.4% over the whole year 2011

Sales grew in the Czech Republic more than in Slovakia. The first quarterly results in Russia, growth of financing penetration, opening new branches...
Published: 11.1.2012 03:47

Rudolf Dreithaler moved within Skoda Auto to board chairman’s team

After more than a year he left the department of communication of the Czech carmaker. Jozef Balaz became the new spokesperson for production and corporate affairs...
Published: 11.1.2012 03:40

Hyundai began offering branded insurance in Czech Rep

Hyundai Insurance is a package of comprehensive automobile insurance. The partner, specifications, price, zero participation...
Published: 10.1.2012 02:07

Car prices in Czech Rep dropped in December m/m

While prices of new cars rose, used cars became cheaper. Prices of spare parts and maintenance works continued to grow...
Published: 10.1.2012 02:01

Sales of new cars in Czech Rep should stagnate or decline slightly in 2012

Prices should not change much in most segments and should go up in the premium segment slightly. The outlook of SDA and PwC...
Published: 10.1.2012 00:40

TPCA decreased production by 8.5% in 2011

The reason is a decline in demand for small cars in key markets of Western Europe. Facelift of mini cars...
Published: 10.1.2012 00:27

Attempted suicide of employee halted production of Hyundai Motor in South Korean factory

The reason was a protest against the alleged suppression of union activities by the carmaker. Circumstances...
Published: 10.1.2012 00:23

CCS: Fuel prices rose to new highs in Czech Rep last week

Petrol went up by 50 hellers, diesel by 30 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
Published: 10.1.2012 00:16

Porsche Inter Auto increased sales of new and used cars in Czech Rep in 2011, plans further increase in 2012

Demand for all brands in the company’s portfolio went up - for VW vans the most. Details...
Published: 9.1.2012 04:39

Czech Post intends to carry out massive fleet renewal in 2012

The company wants to buy about 1,300 cars, of which over 400 cars powered by CNG. Expected savings in operation, testing of EVs...
Published: 9.1.2012 04:31

Sales of new cars fell by 0.7% in Czech Rep in December, LCV sales rose by 33%

Registrations of trucks and buses went up. The largest growth was showed by brands Ford, Renault, Skoda a Dacia. Details...
Published: 6.1.2012 02:21

Kia Motors replaced head of Slovak plant after a year

Eek-Hee Lee became the new president of Kia Motors Slovakia. His predecessor, Myung-Chul Chung went to...
Published: 6.1.2012 02:02

Road police in Czech Rep to continue in using VW Passat cars

The fleet will be thus expanded by further 20 cars. Number of bids in the tender, supplier and price...
Published: 6.1.2012 01:46

Car sales in U.S. rose by 10% in 2011

In 2012, slowdown in growth rate should be expected, because the situation on the labour market is improving slowly and the growth of the U.S. economy is threatened by the debt crisis in Europe...
Published: 5.1.2012 23:39

Honda prepared discounts on selected models in Czech Rep in Q1

Discounts range from CZK 20.000 to CZK 130.000, the affected models, financing options...
Published: 5.1.2012 07:59

GM against increasing wages of Opel employees

However, unions do not want to talk about giving up wage increases in the volume of EUR 1.1 billion...
Published: 5.1.2012 07:57

Toyota and PSA choose new production head at Czech plant after six months

Jiri Cerny was replaced by Jim Crosbie on the post of vice president for production at TPCA, who came from...
Published: 4.1.2012 00:58

Hyundai Motor increased production by 25% in Czech Rep in 2011

The volume of production of individual models Hyundai i30, Hyundai ix35, Hyundai ix20 and Kia Venga...
Published: 4.1.2012 00:38

Sales of new cars in Germany up by 6% in December, by 8.8% throughout year 2011

Demand for trucks, export of passenger cars, VDIK outlook for 2012...
Published: 4.1.2012 00:22

Hyundai began providing mobility guarantee to new cars in Czech Rep

The Hyundai Permanent Mobility Program guarantees a free replacement car for the duration of service operations. Details...
Published: 3.1.2012 02:10

CCS: Fuel slightly cheaper in Czech Rep last week

Petrol became cheaper by 5 hellers, diesel by 1 hellers. Monthly and annual comparisons...
Published: 2.1.2012 23:47

Car of the Year 2012 in Czech Rep: Skoda Citigo, Ford Focus, Audi A6, Range Rover Evoque and Porsche 911 qualified for finals

The public with a panel of experts agreed on the winner in three of the five categories...
Published: 2.1.2012 23:38

Seat launched a microsite for test drives in Czech Rep

Those interested in Seat brand can choose from an extensive car menu of Czech dealers in various specifications. The face of the portal...
Published: 1.1.2012 23:14

Several potential buyers interested in Saab

Negotiations are allegedly under way with the Turkish government or an Indian automaker...
Published: 1.1.2012 23:09

CCS: Fuel slightly more expensive in Czech Rep during pre-Christmas week

Petrol went up by 9 hellers, diesel by 2 hellers. Monthly and annual comparisons...
Published: 1.1.2012 23:03

Audi plans to invest EUR 13 billion by 2016

The largest part will be invested in new models and technologies. In 2012, Audi wants to create hundreds of new jobs in Germany...
Published: 27.12.2011 23:57

Skoda discounted Fabia and Octavia at historically low levels

At the same time Skoda reduced the price of the Roomster and the Yeti. Details of special offers Trumf, Magic, Fresh Drive and TSI Drive...
Published: 27.12.2011 23:44

Pekny (SDA, Kia): New car market in Czech Rep to rise by about 2.2% in 2011

According to SDA, corporate customers dominated the sales. The share of re-exports...
Published: 26.12.2011 23:30

Winter Skoda Park: Skoda to set out for presentation of its models to winter resorts again

Locations and dates of the road show, program and competition, static presentation of the Citigo, attendance of the last year...
Published: 26.12.2011 23:25

Hyundai ceased production of first generation i30 hatchback in Czech Rep

Generational replacement of the station wagon and coupe will be carried out in H2 2012. Details of the terms...
Published: 26.12.2011 23:16

Hyundai Motor replaced head of Czech plant after year

The new president of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech has come from Ulsan as well...
Published: 22.12.2011 03:14

Fiat reportedly to build large factory in Russia

The Italian automaker, however, found another partner than Sollers. Location, the local partner, the signing of agreement...
Published: 22.12.2011 02:57

Turkey apparently interested in Saab

The interest has been shown by the Turkish government after the agreement with Chinese investors was stopped by GM...
Published: 21.12.2011 04:46

Scania to reduce production due to weak demand again

This is the second reduction of production for the last three months. Interested plants and regions, the timing...
Published: 21.12.2011 04:42

Volkswagen to invest EUR 50 million in expansion of car production in Slovakia

The automaker wants to increase production capacity of SUVs in Bratislava. The timing, production plans, a new mill and welding shops, HR...
Published: 20.12.2011 01:54

GM rejected all proposals to rescue Saab, Swedish court declared carmaker’s bankruptcy

Analysts predict that Saab will be divided into parts and sold after entering bankruptcy. The licenses owned by GM...
Published: 20.12.2011 01:42
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Direct intends to further develop cooperation with partners in sale of insurance to consumers
The potential of branded insurance in the Czech Republic, the price level for each brand, a new collaboration with AAA Auto, an event with Opel...
Published: 5.12.2011 00:31
Rehau expects to expand its second plant in Czech Rep
Filling the current capacity in Jevicko, transferring orders from Moravska Trebova, an option on municipal land, the prepared mould production...
Published: 29.11.2011 03:33
Fehrer Automotive further expands in Czech Rep, dominated Nectec Automotive and bought factory from Delphi
Investments in both acquisitions, bank financing, the reasons for the need for new space, business and financial results, new orders from BMW and Daimler...
Published: 23.11.2011 04:23
Stratos Auto to enter next city in Czech Rep
This dealer of Iveco, BMW and Fiat Professional brands in Hradec Kralove will build another showroom, which will be opened in...
Published: 22.11.2011 04:06
Toyota Motor called on Japanese suppliers to reduce prices significantly
The carmaker probably intends to reduce their number and replace some. The required price reductions, greater involvement in the development, purchase abroad...
Published: 13.11.2011 22:20
Plastika gets ready for expansion outside Europe, intends to establish joint venture in Asia
Growth in revenues and profit, products and customers, the shift to the Tier 1 supplies thanks to contract from Skoda Auto...
Published: 3.11.2011 02:23
Brano Group plans to invest EUR 20 million
For the years 2011 and 2012, the company reckons with revenue growth and expansion outside Europe. Products and customers...
Published: 2.11.2011 03:04
Kia Motors to further expand its dealer network in Czech Rep
To the current 69 showrooms a new one will be added in the Plzen Region. The importer sees a great potential mainly in Prague. Change of the appearance and expansion of the dealerships...
Published: 31.10.2011 00:18
Futaba intends to gain more non-Japanese customers in Europe
The plant in the Czech Republic (the only one in continental Europe) expects sales growth, stagnation of the production of Japanese cars, decline in demand for exhausts. Clients, changes in management...
Published: 31.10.2011 00:13
Eissmann Automotive to expand plant in Hungary
A new hall, a fourfold increase in the production area, the amount of investment, HR, product range, customers, activities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
Published: 24.10.2011 03:16
Generali testing advanced method of determining premiums in damage liability according to data from car’s black box
Similar attempts in the U.S. and UK, establishing premiums on monthly (Aviva) and quarterly basis (Generali)...
Published: 19.10.2011 01:53
Bosch won new contracts in Gasoline Systems Division, to place production in Czech Rep
The Robert Bosch Ceske Budejovice plant will supply the VW Up!/ Skoda Citigo/Seat Mii, the BMW 3 Series (F30), Skoda Rapid/Seat IBL Concept, Volkswagen PQ25 platform...
Published: 17.10.2011 01:09
Skoda Auto continues to strengthen sales organizations for Czech Rep
The transfer of powers from the headquarters, five departments of Region 1 Czech Republic and their leaders, new headquarters in Mlada Boleslav, a new position of the advertisement producer...
Published: 17.10.2011 00:58
Zizala Lichtsysteme won new contracts, to expand production in Slovakia
At the same time ZKW Slovakia will expand its portfolio with production of headlamps. Location, investment, new halls, HR, R&D centre, customers, new material Duraplast...
Published: 17.10.2011 00:42
Autobond to enter Brno, with AZ Servis to open giant showroom in largest skyscraper in Czech Rep
Scope of the partnership, opening date and showroom’ s parameters, considered brands, investor of the AZ Tower skyscraper...
Published: 6.10.2011 00:46
New shareholder entered Invelt
He helped with the acquisition of the BMW showroom in Prague of a bankrupt company AuTec Group and increased its capital with a view to further expand in the Czech Republic...
Published: 3.10.2011 03:40
Autocentrum Dojacek to expand the sales portfolio with other two brands
At the same time, the company has been extending its offer of authorized service for other brands. Moreover, the company will open a new multi-brand complex in...
Published: 30.9.2011 02:52
Rehau: Czech Rep to become our largest production point of extruded profiles by 2014
The company bought another factory here, planning to expand it. The emergence of R&D centre for south eastern Europe, HR growth, customers...
Published: 26.9.2011 00:25
Global Safety Textiles has not ended production of all projects in Czech Rep
However, GST has already moved most of the lines in factories in Romania and Poland and sold its Czech factory. The buyer of Jevicko-based plant, finalizing contracts, current production and HR...
Published: 23.9.2011 03:23
Sejong to supply exhausts for second generation Hyundai i30 and Kia Cee'd
Production of Sejong Czech in recent years, the second hall in Karvina, growth of the capacity, HR, a two-year educational project with funding from the EU...
Published: 20.9.2011 00:20
GS Caltex to enter Europe, building plant in Czech Rep
It is a subcontractor of Hyundai Motor. Location, plant characteristics, products, HR, expected revenues, customers...
Published: 19.9.2011 00:22
Rieter won new orders from carmakers BMW, Volkswagen and Skoda
The components will be supplied from the new Czech plant to factories of carmakers in Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia, among other things, for the new BMW 3 Series (F30)...
Published: 19.9.2011 00:10
Kiekert chose Czech Rep as main production point for Europe, wants to build another plant here
An extension of the existing plant in Prelouc is an option. The investment, production area, HR plans, sales of locks, revenues, customers...
Published: 16.9.2011 04:06
Fehrer Automotive increases production in Czech Rep, moving there part of production from abroad
Details of the strategy, replacement of the technology of seat production in one of the Czech plants, new orders, development of Fehrer Bohemia’s turnover...
Published: 13.9.2011 04:59
Johnson Controls has big plans with new Czech plant in Zatec
Soon the company will start production in the first hall and by 2014 it wants to quadruple the plant, quintuple production and triple staff. Components for Skoda Auto...
Published: 9.9.2011 03:16
Hella intends to build new hall in Czech Rep in 2012
The company expects the production to increase above 4 million automobile lights annually. Details of the new facility...
Published: 5.9.2011 02:46
CB Auto expands in Czech Rep, entering new cities and preparing additional investments
Acquisition of a VW showroom, preparation of new showrooms in two cities, a multifunctional complex near one main road, the sales results in 2010...
Published: 1.9.2011 03:35
Denso to expand production of car air-conditioning in Czech Rep
This is related to new contracts and growth in volume of the existing projects from carmakers Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi, Daimler or Toyota...
Published: 26.8.2011 05:09
Tenneco won new contracts, to expand production in Czech Rep
Monroe Czechia is going to build a new plant. Location, manufacturing space, HR, start of production, new projects and customers...
Published: 26.8.2011 00:29
Benteler to extend one of Czech plants
Location, area and production capacity increase, nature of production, date of implementation, HR, customers...
Published: 23.8.2011 04:13
YAPP Automotive expands into Europe, to open factories in Russia and Czech Rep
Volkswagen/Skoda Auto have thus brought the first Chinese supplier to Europe. Locations, investment, HR, production capacity, contracts, other clients...
Published: 22.8.2011 01:06
TRW Automotive to build new plant in Poland
Considered and confirmed locations, production area, products, staffing, production start, the amount of investment...
Published: 15.8.2011 23:16
Suzuki preparing branded used car sale program in Czech Rep
The situation with Suzuki in Europe, an example of the program in one country, programs of competing brands in the Czech Republic...
Published: 11.8.2011 22:49
Nissan wants to increase sales in Czech Rep and gain 1.4% market in 2011
Nissan continues to strengthen the dealer network, looking for partners in several regions. The cessation of two dealers in H1, a new dealer in Zlin, negotiations in other cities...
Published: 11.8.2011 22:42
Samohyl Motor Holding terminated sale of its two brands and gained another one
The group now has a portfolio of nine brands of American, Asian and European origin. Details, location, a new showroom...
Published: 11.8.2011 22:38
Mando expands into Europe, to build plant in Poland
The plant will follow on work of the office in Germany. Location, proximity to major customers, the nature of production, investment, schedule, customers...
Published: 9.8.2011 01:05
HP Pelzer wants to expand production in another Czech plant
The reason is the increasing production of cars and new orders from automakers in Central Europe. The company plans to install five new lines. Location, details of investment...
Published: 3.8.2011 02:12
Prerost and Svorc wanted to get Volkswagen sales license, eventually acquired dealership
At the same time, the company extended its portfolio with an authorized service centre for Seat. Prerost and Svorc bought a company from the owners of one Czech Audi dealership...
Published: 3.8.2011 02:06
Brisk won contract from Volkswagen on new line of engines produced from 2012
The character of parts, an alternative supplier, plans by 2013, efforts of Skoda to acquire production of one group engine, orders for AvtoVAZ...
Published: 3.8.2011 01:43
Juricek (Brano): Carmakers pushed prices of components by 10-20% in crisis
New development projects of Brano Group (plastic jack, lead-free battery to frost) and new contracts for Skoda, Fiat, Alfa Romeo...
Published: 3.8.2011 01:20
DAS to produce outside Asia, opening plant in Czech Rep
The company thus wants to be closer to the main client of Hyundai-Kia. Location, the plant size, jobs, production start, customers...
Published: 2.8.2011 02:00
Hanwha wants to invest up to EUR 160 million in Czech Rep, doubling local plant now
Implementation of the next two phases of development, details of the plan, jobs, product portfolio, customers...
Published: 28.7.2011 01:07
Johnson Controls aims to produce li-ion batteries in Europe, probably in Germany or Czech Rep
Considered options and locations, the seventh plant for car parts in the Czech Republic being planned, the size of the project, the state of negotiations...
Published: 26.7.2011 01:13
BMW wants to expand dealer network in Prague
The importer has announced another tender for a dealership in the capital; it is the second one over the last year. The dealer situation in the Czech Republic...
Published: 17.7.2011 22:57
Auto Palace Group wants to increase new car sales by 30% in Czech Rep by 2013 and used cars by 100%
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...
Published: 29.6.2011 07:55
House of England terminated dealer contract with importer Jaguar Land Rover Austria after year and half and filed action
Reasons for the termination of cooperation, the required compensation, sales results, statements from both sides...
Published: 28.6.2011 01:44
Porsche Holding plans further expansion under new owner in Czech Rep
Porsche Inter Auto CZ has been considering its entry into other cities and it foresees the creation of several hundred new jobs by 2015...
Published: 28.6.2011 01:29
Fiat Group to expand dealer network for Lancia and Jeep in Czech Rep
The reason is the growing offer of models in Europe. The dealer network will double by the end of 2011. Current and future partners...
Published: 27.6.2011 05:10
Admosphere: Hyundai invests heavily in advertising in Czech Rep
Skoda and Renault reduce advertising investments, but they improved their returns in 2011. Advertising expenditures per car sold in the Top 10 companies...
Published: 27.6.2011 04:49
Opel intends to strengthen dealer network in Czech Rep
Currently, the carmaker has 23 brand dealers, who operate 32 showrooms. Plans for 2011 and 2012...
Published: 24.6.2011 02:29
Nexans Autoelectric wants to introduce new production in Czech Rep
This manufacturer of wiring harnesses for cars will install a new line to one of the existing plants. Location, details...
Published: 15.6.2011 01:10
Brano Group develops car pedals of alternative materials
It is plastics, aluminum or various hybrid solutions with steel. Projects for carmakers, electronic parking brake, an increase in painting (KTL) in Rakovnik...
Published: 14.6.2011 05:02
TRW Automotive to expand production at one of Czech plants
The company is installing new lines, it will take tens of new employees. Location, production growth for a German carmaker...
Published: 9.6.2011 02:22
Indebted Haas to be bought by its competitor Jopp
Both German companies operate in the Czech Republic, manufacturing gear levers. Companies' profiles, product range, customers...
Published: 9.6.2011 02:15
Hitachi to open third plant for car parts in Europe, investing in Czech Rep
However, this is not a response to the earthquake in Japan. Location, nature of the production, emloyees, production start, customers...
Published: 8.6.2011 03:33
Otsuka Koki to expand into Europe, having found partner Brano Group in Czech Rep
This supplier exclusively for Japanese carmakers aims to continue in Europe as well. Details of the JV, contracts, plastic clutch pedal...
Published: 8.6.2011 03:28
Brano Group to start production in China and South Africa in 2011
Contracts in these countries, new orders in Russia, the abandonment of production in Mexico, the financial results of 2010 and the plan for 2011...
Published: 7.6.2011 05:04
Ideal Automotive wants to expand production at one of Czech plants
The company intends to install a new line for production of interior parts there. Details of the investment, customers...
Published: 31.5.2011 03:29
HP Pelzer wants to expand one of Czech plants
The company has four plants in the Czech Republic and intends to build a new hall and to install five lines in one of them. Location, details of the investment, new jobs, customers...
Published: 19.5.2011 22:02
ITT Corporation aims to expand production of brake pads for cars in Czech Rep
The company plans to expand its plant in Ostrava, and install new production lines. Details of the increased capacities and number of employees, customers...
Published: 15.5.2011 23:24
Toyoda Gosei to expand production in Europe, including Czech Rep
The company plans to extend one hall and install new lines in the Czech plant. The nature of production, customers, details of investments...
Published: 10.5.2011 23:22
T.Rad wants to expand production in Czech Rep
The company plans to expand its plant in Unhost as well as double the number of its employees. It is caused by new contracts...
Published: 27.4.2011 03:17
Sungwoo Hitech wants to expand its plant in Czech Rep
Increasing production capacity of car body parts, expansion of existing buildings, the date of implementation of the plan, new jobs, customers of the production...
Published: 21.4.2011 03:50
Starcam wants to increase production of automotive engine heads in Czech Rep
This joint venture of Nemak and Daimler is installing new technologies in an existing plant. The scope of the project, the term of implementation, new jobs...
Published: 21.4.2011 03:25
Jyco wants to increase production in Czech Rep
The manufacturer of seals and car body strips will accomplish a number of measures in the current plant and is also going to accept dozens of new employees...
Published: 20.4.2011 00:21
Brose closed one Czech plant, intending to expand production in the second one
The company intends to build a new hall in Koprivnice. Period of the construction, size of the hall, nature of production, jobs...
Published: 19.4.2011 00:43
Dieter Braun to expand production in Czech Rep
One of the three Czech plants is preparing new halls and intends to recruit dozens of new employees. Details of investments...
Published: 18.4.2011 04:26
IAC Group to launch production in its fourth plant in Czech Rep
Location, grounds of the expansion, increasing volume of orders from carmakers, the character of production, customers, terms, new jobs...
Published: 4.4.2011 03:40
Hyundai aims to enter smaller towns in Czech Rep and to increase number of dealerships by 50% by 2015
Hyundai and other dealers may participate in it. Current situation of the dealer network and details of the plan...
Published: 30.11.2010 05:20
Commercial Vehicle Group won contract from Skoda Auto on two upcoming models
CVG will thus deliver cable harnesses on four Skoda models and not only from PEKM Kabeltechnik plant in the Czech Republic. The volume of contract, initiation of production...
Published: 11.11.2010 05:35
Pyeong Hwa Automotive to expand factory in Czech Rep, winning new contracts from European carmakers
At the same time PHA decided to establish a development centre in the Czech Republic. Details of the project, existing and new clients...
Published: 11.11.2010 04:29
PARIS: Emil Frey to open Fisker showrooms first in Western Europe, Eastern Europe to follow later
In the meantime, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary will be served by Fisker dealers in Germany. Wholesale and retail strategies...
Published: 11.10.2010 05:48
MVC Automotive Group plans further expansion in Western and Eastern Europe including Czech Rep
The company is looking for appropriate brands for its upcoming complex in Prague, simultaneously it is looking for other locations. For 2011, MVC Automotive expects sales increase...
Published: 11.10.2010 05:33
CarGarant prepares for expansion in Czech Rep, Slovakia and abroad
New market in Russia and its specifics, the effort for an insurance license, new partners, innovative GAP products and guarantees, new products...
Published: 20.8.2010 03:35
Louwman preparing to enter next city in Czech Rep
This dealer of Toyota, Lexus and Ford, having its showrooms in Prague, Usti nad Labem and Pribram, would like to start selling there still in 2010. The location, investment, plans...
Published: 19.8.2010 03:45
Pema Automotive to build its second showroom in Karlovy Vary
The Suzuki dealer has chosen the first brand, discussing the second one. The new brand, construction time, a loyalty program...
Published: 18.8.2010 03:54
Behr wants to increase production in Czech Rep, plans to expand one of its Czech plants
A new hall, new production lines, a new technology of laser welding, hundreds of new jobs, customers...
Published: 13.8.2010 05:31
BRNO: Smith Electric Vehicles considering assembly/manufacture of EVs in Czech Rep
After the Newcastle, UK and the Kansas, USA it would be a third site. Avia and Ford electric vehicles, other electric cars, distribution in Europe...
Published: 18.6.2010 02:31
Forschner to build new plant in Czech Rep
This is both because of the cost reduction as well as the new contracts from manufacturers of passenger, commercial vehicles and buses. The location, customers...
Published: 19.5.2010 00:54
AGC Automotive plans to expand production of automotive windscreens in Czech Rep
By 2014, it intends to build new lines in its plant in Chuderice. The reason is an expected car market recovery and a bigger glazing of new models. Customers and details...
Published: 17.5.2010 01:56
SELECTED NEWS
Kaban: Skoda thinks of third body version of A-Entry, large SUV and large MPV
Octavia III is already done and could appear at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 2012. Serial form of the MissionL concept will probably be presented in Geneva in spring 2012...
Published: 15.9.2011 03:10
Daechang Seat secured land for its new plant in Czech Rep
Deliveries for the Czech plant of Hyundai and Slovak plant of Kia, location, price of the land, construction and production starting dates...
Published: 28.6.2011 01:04
SaarGummi to expand production in Czech Rep and Slovakia in connection with giant contract for Ford
This will mean to recruit new staff and changes in individual plants. New R&D centre in the Czech Republic...
Published: 7.6.2011 04:44
Kirchhoff aims to build plant in Czech Rep, being in third country in Central Europe
Location, nature of production, size of the project, the necessary number of employees, customers...
Published: 19.4.2011 00:27