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In the first quarter, a total of 372,334 road vehicles were produced by domestic automotive companies, down 7% year-on-year. The largest part of the production was passenger cars, which rolled off the production lines at 366,510 units, followed by 1,321 buses, 277 trucks, 169 motorcy ...

What does a company look like in the middle of a generational change? Pavel Juříček, Chairman of the Board of Brano Group, is gradually handing over the holding to his son. Václav is now fully responsible for, among other things, the overall holding development, sales, the plant ...

The Czech and European automotive industry stands at a critical crossroads. Maintaining the EU’s position as an economic power requires more than a long-term strategy – a fundamental change in the EU’s regulatory approach is essential. Without an ...

The Automotive Industry Association expresses its serious concern about the announcement by the US President to impose additional tariffs of 25% on all non-US manufactured vehicles. These duties, which are due to come into force on 3 April, pose a direct thr ...

In the first two months of this year, a total of 234,341 passenger cars were completed on the lines of domestic manufacturers, i.e. 11% fewer vehicles year-on-year. Production of motorcycles was also lower, with 101 units produced. On the other hand, product ...

Security has been the number one issue in the European Union in recent weeks. There is talk about the percentage that each country should give to strengthen its defence, and there is consideration of loosening budget rules so that countries can take on more debt. None of them is in such a ...

Should the government specifically support the automotive sector / selected companies in green transformation? What should be the Czech Republic’s priorities in European policy in terms of the automotive sector? And what changes can actually be realist ...

The Automotive Industry Association welcomes the discussion on a more pragmatic approach to decarbonisation and appreciates the recognition of the urgent need to address the senseless penalties for the impending failure to meet the 2025 and 2026 targets, but also points to ...

In the first month of this year, 14% fewer passenger vehicles rolled off the lines of domestic manufacturers year-on-year, namely 113,826 units. The production of motorcycles also recorded lower production values, with 47 units produced. On the other hand, the pr ...

Opening a strategic dialogue and public consultation on the future of the automotive industry is a step in the right direction. However, given the urgency of the challenges facing the sector, Europe needs concrete solutions, not endless discussions. We ...

The Automotive Industry Association presents companies that, within the framework of the twenty-ninth year of the Car of the Year 2025 in the Czech Republic survey, have been awarded the right to use the prestigious designation “Supplier for the Car of the ...

The Czech Republic has decided to make significant progress on the path to autonomous mobility. The working group has prepared changes to the legislation that will allow the operation of Level 3 automated vehicles on selected roads. According to the amended secti ...

Despite a number of challenges, domestic car manufacturers managed to increase production by 3.9% year-on-year in 2024, reaching a historical high of 1,452,881 passenger cars produced. Production of trucks also performed well, with 1,522 (+6.3%), motorc ...

At the beginning is silicon carbide powder, at the end is a small component, without which the world cannot do today. Thanks to an investment of up to two billion dollars, this entire process should get underway in the foothills of the Beskydy Mountains, and ...

Although Taiwan’s TSMC did not invest in the Czech Republic, but in Dresden, Germany, a number of subcontractors could settle here. Jan Michal, the CEO of CzechInvest, believes this and in an interview explains what the agency is doing for this. W ...

From the beginning of the year to the end of November, a total of 1,365,816 passenger vehicles were produced on the lines of domestic vehicle manufacturers, i.e. 5% more than in the same cumulative period of the previous year. However, compared to the beginning of the year, the pace ...