Smith Electric Vehicles created sales office for Europe, Marcus Pauels became head

Locality, continued cooperation with the Czech plant of Ashok Leyland, current and potential customers globally and in the Czech Republic, sales, Ford and Avia EVs...
Published: 18.5.2012 03:54

Europ Assistance started offering assistance service for motorbikes directly to motorcyclists in Czech Rep

MotoCare is a follow-up of the insurance AutoCare. Experience of branded programs, interest in MotoCare and AutoCare, AutoCare’s entry to Slovakia...
Published: 18.5.2012 03:41

Opel to cease Astra production in Germany

Production of new-generation Astra will be run only in Gliwice and Ellesmere Port from 2015. Development in UK and Poland, production of Chevrolet cars in Russelsheim, the possible closure of Bochum plant...
Published: 18.5.2012 00:35

Gebauer & Griller expands in CEE, to build factory in Moldova and expand plant in Czech Rep

Both investments are related to cable harnesses for cars. Details of investments, products, customers...
Published: 17.5.2012 05:57

New car sales in EU fell by 6.9% in April

This is the sixth decline in a row. Sales in Germany rose by 2.9%. Results in other markets, registrations of each carmaker...
Published: 17.5.2012 05:42

General Motors to stop advertising on Facebook

On the contrary, Ford intends to increase advertising expenditures on the social network. Comparison of investments in profile content and advertising on Facebook...
Published: 17.5.2012 05:37

TI Automotive to build third plant in Czech Rep

It will be added to existing factories in Jablonec nad Nisou and Mlada Boleslav. Location, size of the manufacturing hall, products, customers...
Published: 15.5.2012 22:47

Renault began offering alternative range of spare parts Motrio also for Dacia cars

Motrio was originally designed for older Renault cars though. Cheaper maintenance, the new Dacia Lodgy MPV, an extended warranty for up to 6 years...
Published: 15.5.2012 22:42

Opel to produce Citroen C5 successor

The Rennes plant will reportedly get alternative production and investments of EUR 40 million. Sharing of GM and PSA platforms, the threat of closure of the Rennes plant…
Published: 15.5.2012 22:39

Bosch to build second plant in Romania

It is a further expansion in the production of automotive components in the country. Location, investment, the plant size, products, HR, timing...
Published: 15.5.2012 01:55

Volkswagen sold distribution of imported brands in Czech Rep for more than CZK 1 billion

The agreement with Porsche Holding Salzburg regarding activities in Poland; revenues in 2011 and the precise value of Import Volkswagen Group...
Published: 15.5.2012 01:39

GM considers producing Chevrolet cars in Europe

The carmaker would thus fill Opel’s production capacities. A search for further cooperation, considered termination of production of the Opel Astra in one of three plants...
Published: 15.5.2012 01:28

Mueller: Porsche not to develop roadster smaller than Boxster

The reason is concern about the loss of traditional customers. The carmaker figures on a sedan smaller than the Panamera in five years at the earliest...
Published: 15.5.2012 01:20

Nissan holds open days in Czech Rep at end of this week

The brand offers a bonus of up to CZK 250,000 to the first 250 customers. The event is supported by a campaign in the media. Prices of selected models...
Published: 15.5.2012 01:14

CCS: Fuel prices dropped in Czech Rep last week

The price of petrol went down more than the price of diesel. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
Published: 15.5.2012 01:08

Automotive Components Europe (ACE) to expand in Europe

Strategic plan until 2015 envisages acquisitions of companies, introducing new technologies and investing EUR 10 million to expand production in the Czech Republic (Feramo). Details, products, customers...
Published: 14.5.2012 03:36

Magna Steyr to build new Infiniti entry model

Development and start of production, sharing of Daimler’s technologies, product expansion of Infiniti by 2014...
Published: 14.5.2012 00:59

BMW launched cooperation with five-star hotel Chateau Mcely in Czech Rep

This castle hotel will thus expand its wide range of services for car testing and free car rentals. Details...
Published: 14.5.2012 00:39

Porsche wants to extend model range to seven by 2018

The carmaker now offers four models, the Macan SUV will be added in 2013. The small sedan Pajun (Panamera Junior), a limousine above the Panamera (960), the first estate (Pajun Shooting Brake)...
Published: 14.5.2012 00:30

Pergl: Sales of Ferrari, Maserati and Abarth cars in Czech Rep to increase in 2012

The results of 2011, expectations for 2012, shortening of delivery times, Maserati Quattroporte VI, exhibition of veterans called Chateau Loucen Concours d'Elegance...
Published: 10.5.2012 21:37

Car prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in April

New car prices went down more than the used ones. The rise in prices of spare parts and service works has stopped after nine months...
Published: 10.5.2012 21:10

Skoda ceased production of Octavia II 4x4

The reason is preparation for the third-generation Octavia launch and reportedly also a lack of Haldex clutches. The share of each 4x4 model...
Published: 10.5.2012 20:58

Car sales in China rose by 5% in April

Growth was driven by the SUV segment. In the first four months of 2012, however, there was a fall in demand of 1.3%. Reasons, analysts' expectations for the next season...
Published: 10.5.2012 20:51

Panattoni wants to build three production halls in Czech industrial zone Triangle

The company will offer them primarily to current investors in Triangle, especially to companies from the automotive industry. The extent of the investment...
Published: 10.5.2012 03:51

One of Czech factories of HP Pelzer hit by fire

This is the second fire at this plant over the last three months. Location, amount of damage, number of employees...
Published: 10.5.2012 03:40

Skoda Auto to invest EUR 43 million in India in increasing localization and production volume

The carmaker has also replaced management in order to change brand perception. Thomas Kuehl was replaced by...
Published: 10.5.2012 03:31

Marcus Pauels left Avia Ashok Leyland Motors

At the post of Managing Director of the Czech factory of Ashok Leyland he was replaced by Tomas Jiricka, who will remain the company's CFO...
Published: 10.5.2012 03:17

Admosphere: Advertising investments in car sales in Czech Rep fell in Q1, went up at Top 10 advertisers

Fiat Group doubled investments, Skoda Auto and Toyota Motor reduced them in a double-digit pace. Profitability of investments in advertising...
Published: 9.5.2012 03:35

Chretien: Renault and Dacia dealer network underwent many changes in Czech Rep in 2011, investments to continue in 2012

Significant growth of Dacia brand, extension of the RCI Benefit package for Dacia models, demand for Servis 5+, new models, engines and limited editions...
Published: 9.5.2012 03:13

Horauf & Kohler to move production in Czech Rep

Czech plant of Hoeko Automotive will move into the building which was formerly used by Connaught Electronics (Valeo). Details, new press machines, products and customers...
Published: 9.5.2012 03:04

Jan Volsik left Renault Trucks after 15 years

Daniel Sys became new commercial director of Czech representation of Renault Trucks after having left Phoenix-Zeppelin. Volsik’s new job…
Published: 9.5.2012 02:57

Jaguar Land Rover to expand plant in Castle Bromwich

The amount of investment, growth of production capacity, HR, the new model Jaguar F-Type...
Published: 9.5.2012 02:35

Twenty five HEVs and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in April

Those were cars of traditional brands Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Citroen. In four months of 2012 there were 86 HEVs and nine EVs sold. Demand for individual models...
Published: 9.5.2012 02:28

Nissan to enter AvtoVAZ, to dominate it with Renault

Russia will keep a minority share in AvtoVAZ. A joint venture, investments, financing, debt restructuring, growth in production, new models...
Published: 9.5.2012 02:22

CCS: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week, petrol more than diesel

Distributors continue to abuse the situation and increase their margins. Analysts' expectations for this week...
Published: 9.5.2012 02:05

Fischer acquired new contracts, to expand production in Czech Rep

The company plans to build a new hall in one of the Czech plants. Details of the investment in Galvanoplast Fischer Bohemia, customers...
Published: 7.5.2012 01:29

Auto Brejla opened new Skoda showroom, the first in Czech Rep according to new concept

The company has thus expanded the number of facilities to three. The new showroom with 26 lifts, a cafe, fitness centre and a golf simulator...
Published: 7.5.2012 01:21

Neon-Lak plans to expand paint shop in Mlada Boleslav

The reason is the increasing customer demand from the automotive industry. Details of investment, clients, car models...
Published: 7.5.2012 01:15

Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 13.5% in April, LCV sales dropped by 15.9%

The growth was driven by Skoda, Hyundai, Kia, Ford and Nissan brands. Registrations of trucks decreased slightly. Details...
Published: 7.5.2012 01:06

Subaru to cease production of Tribeca SUV, sales in Europe terminated already

Sales of the model and the reasons for this step; new models BRZ, Forester IV, Legacy VI; arrival of HEVs in Europe...
Published: 7.5.2012 01:02

Hart expands in Central Europe

This Polish distributor of spare parts expanded outside Poland in 2008, now intends to strengthen its position in the Czech Republic. Details, suppliers...
Published: 7.5.2012 00:50

Motoring Journalists Club approved framework agreement on Car of the Year in Czech Rep

Other parties (KMP, SDA, SAP) should express their opinion on it during the following two weeks. After that, a contract will be drafted. Details of the framework agreement...
Published: 4.5.2012 02:34

Flotila: Heads of largest companies in Czech Rep drive Volkswagen Group cars mostly

Audi A8 and Skoda Superb have been dominating; one of the chiefs uses CNG drive. Car Policy from Skoda Octavia to Porsche Panamera, revenues of companies in the Czech Top 100 in 2011...
Published: 3.5.2012 22:30

CCS: Growth in prices of petrol stopped in Czech Rep

Diesel became cheaper last week, too. Analysts' expectations for this week...
Published: 3.5.2012 22:06

Renault started to certify companies converting commercial vehicles in Czech Rep, Slovakia and Hungary

The planned number of partners, the first certified companies, the price in five clicks, Kangoo WAV for wheelchair users, Dacia Duster N1, Renault Business Tour 2012...
Published: 3.5.2012 05:34

AutoPrim offers one of their showrooms to rent

It will be the third attempt to rent the showroom after termination of car sales. The recent lessee-dealer, location, lease terms...
Published: 3.5.2012 05:28

Neuman: Subaru wants to increase sales in Czech Rep in 2012 by 25%

Expected sales of individual models; novelties XV, Impreza 5D and BRZ; start-stop and communication in Czech for the first time at Subaru; end of sales of the Trezia…
Published: 3.5.2012 05:15

BMW denied it planned to build new plant in Slovakia

Slovak media have though referred to the comments by the Slovak government. The new plant should be focused on the production of EVs...
Published: 3.5.2012 01:09

Hyundai prepared training program for students in Europe

It will be primarily launched in five of the 15 EU countries, including the Czech Republic. The focus of the program Skills for the Future, target group, its partner...
Published: 3.5.2012 01:02

Auto Charouz probably sold some companies in order to expand Ford brand

The group found a partner for the sale of the brands instead of the sold dealerships. Connection with the contract from CSOB Leasing for the Czech Post...
Published: 2.5.2012 02:15

Admosphere: Carmakers decrease advertising investments in sale in Czech Rep

In March 2012, the decline in advertising costs reached 18.9%; it is the fifth decline in a row. Hyundai Motor Czech and Skoda Auto have remained the leaders…
Published: 2.5.2012 01:57

Insurance companies in Czech Rep with independent repairers did not spare anything, returning to authorized service shops

This is an example when the pressure on the cost did not result in savings. Renault’s renewed cooperation with three insurance companies...
Published: 2.5.2012 01:40

Saillard: Nissan wants to overtake Toyota in Czech Rep by 2014

Planned sales, market shares, growth of the dealer network, a new dealerships in one year, the situation in Central Europe...
Published: 2.5.2012 01:31

Cars Bad dealer went bankrupt in Czech Rep

The company was an authorized dealer of Skoda, Seat and Fiat with dealerships in Carlsbad and Cheb. The premises in Karlovy Vary were taken over by...
Published: 2.5.2012 01:14

BMW allegedly wants to build new plant, Slovakia considered as well

It would be the first own plant of the carmaker in Eastern Europe, while licenced assembly is carried out in Russia. Location, other states considered...
Published: 2.5.2012 01:03

Olfin Car expands in car sales in Czech Rep

The company has become a Peugeot dealer, opened three new Opel branches and one Seat branch. Details, closure of the Chevrolet dealership, business results in 2011...
Published: 2.5.2012 00:54

Pekny: Kia wants to increase sales by 5% in Czech Rep

Growth should be supported by new models Rio II, Optima and Cee'd II and by strengthening the fleet clientele. Investment in the dealer network, finance penetration...
Published: 2.5.2012 00:50

Dacia introduced cars with E85 drive on Czech market, prepares LPG

Timing, models, engines, prices, range, warranty, service inspections, the initial demand...
Published: 2.5.2012 00:42

Subaru wants to increase sales in Europe in 2012 by 45%

The reason for a steep rise is the low comparative base affected by the earthquake in Japan, but also product offensive. Plan of the Motion-V, new models, HEVs...
Published: 2.5.2012 00:34

Ford to limit production in Europe in June

This is due to low demand on the southern markets. The measure concerns the plant in Cologne. Details, possible expansion of production stoppage...
Published: 2.5.2012 00:19

Mobility Management Congress 2012: Operational leasing in Czech Rep to continue to grow

The growth of corporate clients, relationships with dealers, thinning of the dealer network, customer preferences; statements of SkoFIN, Arval, LeasePlan, Business Lease heads...
Published: 30.4.2012 01:27

Autostyl built new Peugeot showroom in Trutnov

It is the showroom according to the latest concept of Blue Box, the 25th in the Czech Republic. The company sells three brands...
Published: 30.4.2012 01:05

Nissan to invest EUR 160 million in UK in production of two new models

HR, third shift, details of models, timing, production capacity, Qashqai II, new technologies, the Power 88 plan…
Published: 30.4.2012 00:26

Ownership change reportedly took place at Czech license holder of Sixt

The automotive group Auto Charouz apparently got rid of a majority stake in Speed Lease, which operates car rental and provides operating leases. The buyer, details...
Published: 27.4.2012 03:04

Hyundai: Penetration of branded insurance reached 30% in Czech Rep in Q1

Hyundai Insurance is a comprehensive insurance package with no complicity. The number of policies sold in the dealer network...
Published: 27.4.2012 02:56

Lexus began offering protection of car exterior and interior against weather and dirt

Means and applications will be available in the authorized service network. Details and price of the product Lexus ProTect...
Published: 27.4.2012 02:48

Some U.S. automotive suppliers to invest in Russia

Exports of components from the U.S. to Russia doubled in 2011. The assumption in 2012, Russia’s accession to the WTO and the reduction of import duty, the U.S. delegation in Russia...
Published: 27.4.2012 02:44

Volkswagen considers building network of CNG filling stations within dealerships in Czech Rep

It thus wants to encourage the development of this alternative fuel. Investments in filling stations, current and upcoming EcoFuel models...
Published: 25.4.2012 21:39

Hella bought stake in company rebuilding spare parts

The company sees opportunities for energy and cost savings in this sector. Details of the acquisition of MD Rebuilt Parts and its profile...
Published: 25.4.2012 21:28

Czech plant of Donghee hit by fire

It is a supplier of the Czech factory of Hyundai Motor. The extent and damage, profile of the plant in Cesky Tesin…
Published: 25.4.2012 21:02

Speculations with land prevents extension of Skoda Auto plant in Kvasiny

The automaker does not intend to accept prices of speculators, it has suspended the project of building a new paint shop and is looking for another solution...
Published: 25.4.2012 20:54

Nissan Juke Retail Activation: Nissan launched campaign for Juke in Czech Rep

The communication campaign includes TV spots and a presentation of the model at malls. Details, competition and prizes, locations and dates...
Published: 25.4.2012 20:40

PSA wants to consolidate national representation of Peugeot and Citroen brands in Europe

Among the first countries will be Switzerland and Germany. Other countries should follow. Situation in the Czech Republic...
Published: 25.4.2012 02:57

Court not yet decided in dispute of House of England and Jaguar Land Rover Austria

The Czech luxury car dealer sued the importer regarding the failure to perform the dealer contract. The date for a possible decision...
Published: 25.4.2012 02:40

Laube: Ford expects increased demand from fleet clients in Czech Rep in 2012

Expected market development and sales of Ford in 2012, change in customer structure, considered expansion of Transit Center network, new models B-Max, Tourneo Custom and Transit..
Published: 25.4.2012 02:28

Tokoz expands production in Czech Rep

The company is now more perceptible in the automotive industry. Details of investments, products and customers...
Published: 25.4.2012 02:12

Lexus began offering brand insurance in Czech Rep

Lexus Insurance thus follows Toyota Insurance. Partner, two packages, insurance options, GAP, mobility guarantee, zero complicity, target group, introductory action...
Published: 25.4.2012 01:58

Renault prepares car production in China

A local partner for the joint venture, manufacturing capacity of the factory, produced models including EVs...
Published: 25.4.2012 01:47

Roider: Volkswagen wants to increase market share of imported brands in Czech Rep by 2014 to 15%

Plans for particular brands, product offensive in 2012, expected renaming of Import Volkswagen Group, a separate retail...
Published: 24.4.2012 00:04

Bratislava Motor Show 2012: Only six volume brands did not participate, Exclusive Salon formed by foreign dealers

Compared to 2011, the number of exhibitors, brands and visitors went up. Comments of non-participating importers...
Published: 23.4.2012 23:51

Modelhart: Jaguar Land Rover allows for further growth in Czech Rep in 2012

It should build on the significant growth in sales in 2011. Demand for the Evoque, a key model, the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake, contemplated expansion of the dealer network...
Published: 23.4.2012 23:40

Volkswagen to build new factory in western China

Joint venture partner, location, investment, production capacity, timing, extension of cooperation with China First Automobile, the total planned investment in China...
Published: 23.4.2012 23:31

CCS: Petrol up again in Czech Rep last week, diesel went down

The price of petrol reached a new high. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
Published: 23.4.2012 23:26

Auto Opat expands to car sales in Czech Rep

So far, the company has operated a car rental and service shop in Prague and has provided operating leasing. Location, brand and parameters of the new showroom…
Published: 23.4.2012 00:46

Bosch to invest in Jihlava EUR 35 million in new product in 2012

However, the Czech plant of Bosch Diesel division is starting to feel the decline in demand for commercial vehicles. The austerity measures, open day for students...
Published: 23.4.2012 00:37

Automotive trade fairs in Brno awaiting big changes

Autotec will not take place in 2012, in 2013 it will be replaced by transportation trade fair Eurotrans. Autosalon may be merged with Motosalon. Reasons, changes in terms...
Published: 23.4.2012 00:31

Auto Babis built largest Citroen showroom in Czech Rep

It also includes Business Centre, DS Salon and a zone for Citroen Select. Location, characteristics, open days...
Published: 23.4.2012 00:23

Skoda Auto and unions agreed on new collective agreement

The contract will ensure the growth of tariff salaries by 5% as well as other fixed and variable components of wages. Agreement on employment...
Published: 23.4.2012 00:19

Audi to move Q5 production from Germany to Mexico

The upcoming plant in Mexico will be the sole production point for the Q5 model for the whole world. Location, capacity, investment, timing...
Published: 20.4.2012 04:49

Volkswagen to buy Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati

The German carmaker will include it in the Audi Division. Price of acquisition, analysts’ comments...
Published: 20.4.2012 04:44

China approved e-mobility development plan by 2020

The state will support the industry with EUR 12 billion, aiming to produce and sell 5 million hybrid and electric vehicles by 2020...
Published: 20.4.2012 04:32

Cebia plans to expand its team in connection with further expansion

At present, the company is looking for a marketing and PR communication specialist, which is a newly created position. Requirements, details...
Published: 18.4.2012 23:16

Opel may move some Astra output from Germany to Poland

Opel currently manufactures Astra in four plants in Europe. The plants concerned, details of the production volumes...
Published: 18.4.2012 23:12

Sales of new cars in EU decreased by 7% in March

A total of 1.45 million cars represent the lowest March registrations since 1998. Development in individual countries, the market share of Czech manufacturers...
Published: 18.4.2012 18:19

Third-generation Smart Fortwo EV to be offered for sale

Models of financing in the Czech Republic and Germany, change of the battery supplier, arrival of Fortwo ED III, Fortwo III, Forfour II, Forfour II Electric Drive...
Published: 18.4.2012 04:21

Visteon opened second development centre in Czech Rep

The new design-development office is located in Ostrava near the local university. Focus on lighting, new jobs, collaboration with VSB-TU, customers...
Published: 18.4.2012 04:09
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Faurecia started production on new line in one of Czech plants
The reason for this investment is a request of one client to extend the product range produced. Location, products, existing and new customers, models...
Published: 16.4.2012 00:01

Discount portals to expand to new car sales
These internet sales intermediaries could be also used by carmakers to promote new models. Examples of activities in the U.S. and the Czech Republic...
Published: 15.4.2012 23:53

Skoda Auto increased number of Czech suppliers in 2011, other moved to Mlada Boleslav
The proportion of suppliers from Central Europe is almost unchanged. New purchase skills by Volkswagen, an overview of suppliers...
Published: 12.4.2012 04:20

Henniges Automotive to increase production in Czech Rep, obtained new contracts
The new hall; the transfer of lines from Germany and Pribor, Czech Rep; the amount of investments; HR; customers; models and quantities of deliveries; new orders on Skoda, VW and Seat cars...
Published: 11.4.2012 04:53

Behr makes changes in supply strategy
In the Czech Republic, the company has been reducing supplies outsourcing from Tier 2 suppliers and centralizing production more in order to save logistics costs. Related investments, new lines, HR, products, customers...
Published: 11.4.2012 04:15

Volvo Trucks wants to build new sales and service complex in Czech Rep
It will be located near the highway and will replace the current inadequate premises. Location, timing, HR, parameters of the new Volvo Truck Centre...
Published: 11.4.2012 04:06

Auto Charouz expands with Ford brand in Czech Rep
The reason is, among other things servicing of Ford Transit vans for the Czech Post. New and upcoming Ford Charouz showrooms in Bohemia and Moravia...
Published: 10.4.2012 02:01

Hyundai chose second dealer in Ceske Budejovice
It is a company outside the automotive industry, which will build a showroom for the brand. The company, showroom location, personnel recruitment...
Published: 10.4.2012 01:48

Skoda Auto requests suppliers to vacate manufacturing halls in its plants
This is another activity done in order to increase production capacities in the Czech Republic, especially in Mlada Boleslav. Use of the empty hall after the company Proseat...
Published: 2.4.2012 02:55

Proseat to centralise production in Czech Rep to one place
At the same time, the JV of Recticel and Woodbridge will leave a hall in the Skoda Auto plant in Mlada Boleslav, the carmaker will use it for further expansion. Reasons, location, production lines transfer, a new hall, HR...
Published: 30.3.2012 02:53

Skoda to reportedly introduce mid-sized MPV called Roomster in 2013
Production of the Roomster small MPV supposedly ends. Octavia III, Fabia III, a large SUV, Yeti II; timing, sharing the MQB platform with Volkswagen models...
Published: 30.3.2012 02:37

Auto Louda wants to build new showroom
The company is the Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda and Chevrolet dealer with facilities in Pardubice, Podebrady and Kolin. Location and brand of the new showroom...
Published: 29.3.2012 05:05

Skoda Auto prepared fleet program for SME, to build fleet centre network in Europe
Details of the Fit for Fleet program, the first countries in Western Europe, the number of planned fleet centres by the end of 2012, the situation in the Czech Republic...
Published: 28.3.2012 03:12

Simek (E.ON): If Skoda not to come with Fabia and Octavia on CNG, Czech market with this drive not to develop
Skoda Auto’s CNG strategy, the introduction of CNG models because of the upcoming Euro 6, another CNG model after the Citigo, Skoda as a major fleet brand...
Published: 21.3.2012 00:00

Recticel Automotive won new contracts from German carmakers
However, the company will not supply the fourth-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Customers, projects, a new factory in China...
Published: 20.3.2012 03:00

C&K expanded portfolio with two other brands
The company is thus currently a dealer of five brands in two locations in Brno, having closed one showroom recently. Brands, transfers, investment, dealer situation in Brno...
Published: 15.3.2012 01:31

Behr to expand production in Czech Rep, to build giant production site in Ostrov
Eight stages of construction, Behr’s largest Czech factory, manufactured components, HR, production capacity, production start in the first hall, customers...
Published: 13.3.2012 03:34

Newly established company renewed Auton brand in Usti nad Labem
Acquisition of a showroom from Beta Hase; a new Skoda and Subaru dealership; termination of the sale of Nissan, Volkswagen and SsangYong cars...
Published: 13.3.2012 03:28

Hella to invest to strengthen production and development in Czech Rep
Location, a new hall, the amount of investment, new jobs, growth of capacity by 20%, expansion of R&D centre...
Published: 12.3.2012 00:21

Rehau to build factory in Hungary, second one in CEE after plant in Czech Rep
This is due to new orders from Audi. Location, size, investment, HR, timing, deliveries to upcoming models...
Published: 6.3.2012 00:35

Autobond to build multibrand complex in Prague
It will be the second facility in the capital of the Czech Republic. Hiring a former dealership at the inner road ring, first brand, the upcoming investment...
Published: 1.3.2012 01:21

Megatech Industries acquired new contracts from Volkswagen Group
The company will therefore expand production in one of the Czech factories. The location, new technology, HR, contracts for the upcoming VW and Skoda models, customers...
Published: 29.2.2012 04:46

Leoni to reduce production in one of its plants in Slovakia, to increase production in another one
It is production of cable harnesses for cars. Plans in 2012, demand from automakers, expansion in Serbia...
Published: 28.2.2012 03:00

Metaldyne to build second plant in Czech Rep
The reason is growing demand by automakers and Tier 1 suppliers from CEE. Location, initiation of production, technology and products, customers...
Published: 27.2.2012 00:54

Brose considers moving manufacture of one product in Czech Rep
Therefore, the company wants to solve the lack of capacity in Koprivnice. The new considered location, where Brose CZ previously operated...
Published: 22.2.2012 03:12

Continental plans to further increase production of high-speed tyres in Czech Rep
Installation of a new line in Otrokovice should allow production growth of 25%. Timing, HR, the current production volume...
Published: 22.2.2012 02:55

Tukas gave up activities in Beroun, focusing on Prague
At the same time, the company ceased the sale of one brand and got rid of one showroom. The new operator of the dealership...
Published: 21.2.2012 02:52

Honeywell to expand activities in Czech Rep, this time for automotive industry
The company is going to expand the manufacturing and R&D center in Brno with a new test centre for car brakes. Hall size, timing, HR, customers...
Published: 20.2.2012 04:00

AGC to expand production of automotive glass in Europe
AGC Automotive has launched production in Spain and is investing to expand capacity in the Czech Republic and Hungary. Customers, R&D (light glass, glass connected to electronics)...
Published: 20.2.2012 03:42

Skoda Auto prepares new global distribution strategy
Changes will affect not only design but also quality. The sales outlook in the Czech Republic, modification of loyalty program...
Published: 17.2.2012 02:55

Samohyl Motor Holding expanded its portfolio for Audi brand
At the same time, the company entered into a new city in the Czech Republic. Samohyl bought a dealership of two brands...
Published: 2.2.2012 02:54

Johnson Controls to increase production of car batteries in Czech Rep
Location, scope of the intention, HR, timing, new orders, transfer of administration to Bratislava, related investment of a supplier...
Published: 2.2.2012 02:49

Auto-Kabel aims to double its Czech plant by 2017
The existing production and customers, the new hall and administrative building, HR, customers...
Published: 2.2.2012 02:27

Auto Jarov wants to build ‘2nd car store’ in Prague
Today, the company offers five brands in Jarov, Prague 3. Location and size of the second sales and service complex, probable brands...
Published: 1.2.2012 03:48

Jaguar Land Rover to introduce 10 new models by 2015
The XF Estate, new X-Type, C-X16, Jaguar SUV, Defender 2, Freelander 3, Range Rover 4, Range Rover Sport 2, fourth Range Rover off-road...
Published: 31.1.2012 04:07

JTEKT wants to expand production in Czech Rep by 2015
That will require installing new lines and adding additional shifts in one of the Czech factories. Details, customers, new orders...
Published: 31.1.2012 03:50

Benteler aims to further increase production in Czech Rep
The company is going to extend one of its Czech plants with a new building connected to recent investments. Location, production area and capacity increase, the character of production, HR, customers...
Published: 30.1.2012 01:24

Brose to further expand Czech plant in Koprivnice
Other halls will be added to the production hall which is now being finished. The term of construction, size of the halls, the character of production, customers...
Published: 30.1.2012 00:37

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
SELECTED NEWS
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