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Toyota assumes full ownership of Kolin plant as it becomes Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic

Toyota assumes full ownership of Kolin plant as it becomes Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic

The former Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile (TPCA) plant has been renamed Toyota Motor Manufacturing in the Czech Republic as it will be wholly owned by Toyota as of January 1st. Toyota will assume financial responsibility for the activities of the TPCA joint venture in the Czech Republic and will maintain

EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react

EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react

ACEA) welcomes the deal struck today between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their future trading relations. This agreement is a great relief for European automobile manufacturers

Hyundai wants full control of Turkish car factory

Hyundai wants full control of Turkish car factory

Hyundai has requested to take full control of its plant in Turkey by purchasing a 30 percent stake now held by Kibar Holding

Daimler to build Electric SUVs in Hungary

Daimler to build Electric SUVs in Hungary

The German automaker Daimler is expected to start production of a fully electric compact SUV in Hungary in the fourth quarter of 2021 after an investment of 100 million euros. Automobile manufacturing plays a central role in the Hungarian economy, and the vehicle will be the first fully electric car

Iveco Bus autonomous bus - STAR project to build fast autonomous transport system, development of standard fully automatically controlled buses

Iveco Bus autonomous bus - STAR project to build fast autonomous transport system, development of standard fully automatically controlled buses

The STAR project aimed at building a fast autonomous transport system, specifically the development of the first standard fully automatically controlled buses, was launched. These driverless buses are able to operate in conditions similar to real traffic. Their first prototype should be made in early 2021. These 12 m long

Röchling Automotive opens new plant in Slovakia, with 80 employees at an 10,000 sqm site

Röchling Automotive opens new plant in Slovakia, with 80 employees at an 10,000 sqm site

Röchling Automotive opens new plant in Slovakia, with 80 employees at an 10,000 sqm area site * Plant with 80 employees and an area of approx. 10,000 square meters * Site serves increasing demand for Röchling Automotive technologies * Local support for customers such as Jaguar Land Rover, PSA and Mercedes

FAW automaker, one of China's largest to launch Byton in Europe. Through Switzerland, will head to other countries

FAW automaker, one of China's largest to launch Byton in Europe. Through Switzerland, will head to other countries

The expansion of Chinese automakers into Europe is approaching inexorably. Most recently, the Byton brand, funded, among others, by the FAW Group, wants to become Tesla's Chinese counterpart, has published its strategic plan to enter European markets. Pre-orders on the old continent will start this year. “Byton M-Byte

Continental's new sensor system is designed to improve automated parking

Continental's new sensor system is designed to improve automated parking

Continental's new sensor system is designed to improve automated parking. However, there are many more possibilities for application: abandonment and vandalism may be a thing of the past Objects outside the detection zones of different types of sensors have so far posed a risk in automated parking. However,

COVID to shape automotive manufacturing through 2021 - Hungarian Vehicle Component Manufacturers MAJOSZ at webinar

COVID to shape automotive manufacturing through 2021 - Hungarian Vehicle Component Manufacturers MAJOSZ at webinar

Association of Hungarian Vehicle Component Manufacturers (MAJOSZ) held a webinar on Wednesday under the title “COVID status report in the automotive industry”. Tamás Rózsa, CEO of TopTier Consultants Kft., gave a presentation on the current status of the automotive manufacturing sector. Prior to Rózsa’s presentation, József Nyírő, the president

Jaguar Land Rover in Slovakia - plant continues to operate despite COVID

Jaguar Land Rover in Slovakia - plant continues to operate despite COVID

Plant in Nitra, SK, continues to operate despite the country's lockdown and Volkswagen's production pause at its Bratislava plant "Our plants are fully operational," a JLR spokeswoman said. JLR's Slovakian plant is increasing production of the new Defender as sales of the

Ford's Spanish plant - Robots optimize intralogistics with MiR Mobile Industrial Robots in Almussafes-Valencia, Spain

Ford's Spanish plant - Robots optimize intralogistics with MiR Mobile Industrial Robots in Almussafes-Valencia, Spain

At the Ford plant in Almussafes-Valencia, Spain, one of the most innovative factories in Europe, the brand produces several popular models, including the Kuga, Mondeo and S-Max. Ford produces 2,000 vehicles a day at its 300,000 sqm plant in Valencia. In a huge facility, the company successfully optimized

Czech Plant in Kvasiny begins production of modernized Skoda Superb, flagship of the brand

At the Škoda plant in Kvasiny, the first modernized Superb left the line. Three and a half years after the launch of the third generation, the flagship of the brand is undergoing extensive modernization, particularly in technology and design.

Hyundai Nošovice increased profit last year to CZK 7 billion. Making 10,000 more cars than planned, last year producing 340,300 cars

Hyundai Nošovice increased profit last year to CZK 7 billion. Making 10,000 more cars than planned, last year producing 340,300 cars

Hyundai Nošovice increased profit last year to more than CZK 7 billion. Making 10,000 more cars than planned, last year producing 340,300 cars

Yanfeng and SemsoTec, expert in displays and control units, partner to enhance in-vehicle HMI, says Jochen Semmelbauer CEO

Yanfeng and SemsoTec, expert in displays and control units, partner to enhance in-vehicle HMI, says Jochen Semmelbauer CEO

Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, and SemsoTec, an expert in displays and control units, have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for collaboration in display and sensor technologies, components and products for automotive applications. “With Yanfeng we can expand our activities in the automotive industry and focus

ŠKODA AUTO restarts production of high-voltage traction batteries as planned

ŠKODA AUTO restarts production of high-voltage traction batteries as planned

Resuming production at ŠKODA AUTO after the temporary ‘COVID-19’ shut-down requires sticking to a detailed itinerary that is guided by process steps and the supply chain. At ŠKODA’s headquarters in Mladá Boleslav, assembly of high-voltage traction batteries for Volkswagen Group plug-in hybrid models has also recommenced as planned. To

Tatra Trucks, as one of the few carmakers in Europe, fully manufactures even in the current crisis

Tatra Trucks, as one of the few carmakers in Europe, fully manufactures even in the current crisis

Production at Tatra is running at full capacity for the duration of the emergency and the company's management does not plan to limit it at this time. At the same time, the Kopřivnice company continues to provide service for its customers. Since the beginning of the state of

Further production to resume at Volkswagen Slovakia

Further production to resume at Volkswagen Slovakia

Volkswagen Slovakia, a German car maker with three plants in the country, will continue to resume its full manufacturing capacity next week.“From Monday, April 27, Volkswagen will start resuming production in a single-shift operation in another part of the Bratislava plant,” the firm’s spokesperson Lucia Kovarovič Makayová told

Iveco, employer of 3,900 people, re-opens from Monday, May 4, despite COVID

Iveco, employer of 3,900 people, re-opens from Monday, May 4, despite COVID

Company employs approximately 3,900 people and creates another almost 2,000 jobs at domestic suppliers. Due to the protection of employees during the pandemic of the new coronavirus and the subsequent suspension of supplies of parts from foreign suppliers, Iveco Czech Republic could not produce for more than a

Rheinmetall Automotive in Czech Republic - firm produces components for auto industry at 40 locations globally

Rheinmetall Automotive in Czech Republic - firm produces components for auto industry at 40 locations globally

The Kolbenschmidt and Pierburg brands give Rheinmetall Automotive more than 100 years of experience in the automotive sector, while the Motorservice brand is a strong name for automotive spare parts. The listed Rüssinmetall AG, based in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group that stands for a substantial, internationally successful company

Hidria Bond - new contracts in electromobility - firm to produce rotors and stators for electric drive motors to be used by BMW and Daimler-Mercedes in electric and hybrid vehicles

Hidria Bond - new contracts in electromobility - firm to produce rotors and stators for electric drive motors to be used by BMW and Daimler-Mercedes in electric and hybrid vehicles

The innovative technology Hidria Bond used to produce rotors and stators for electric drive motors that will be used by BMW and Daimler-Mercedes in their electric and hybrid vehicles made it possible for us to sign important contracts to ensure the successful development and strengthening of our Corporation. With Hidria

ABB joins Sauber Engineering as Global Technology Partner

ABB joins Sauber Engineering as Global Technology Partner

ABB has joined the motorsport and automotive specialist Sauber Engineering AG – a company of Sauber Group – as an Official Global Technology Partner. The partnership will focus on leveraging e-mobility and carbon neutral development projects. Under the partnership, ABB will install a state-of-the-art EV Charging Station at Sauber’s headquarters in

Brose starts building plant and R&D center in Serbia - Leading automotive supplier, German Brose begins construction of first investment in Serbia

Brose starts building plant and R&D center in Serbia - Leading automotive supplier, German Brose begins construction of first investment in Serbia

A 180 million euros worth investment in total, includes new factory in Pancevo, Serbia, and Research and Development Center. Pancevo will be the home of a production site for electric motors and drives as part of the first stage of expansion to be completed by 2021. Also, around 1.100

Bosch and Continental will stop production in Western Europe due to COVID, impacting supply chain

Bosch and Continental will stop production in Western Europe due to COVID, impacting supply chain

Several automotive suppliers have announced that they will suspend all or part of their production at European facilities due to the corona virus. The companies include Bosch and Continental. Before long, suppliers said they were in close contact with their customers and continued production with health precautions in place. Recently,

Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer

Vitesco Technologies Wins Major Order from European Vehicle Manufacturer

* First high-volume production start of electrically heated catalytic converter worldwide is part of Vitesco Technologies' electrification strategy * Production start for multi-million contract relating to electrified vans planned for late 2022 * Innovative electric catalytic converter aimed at ensuring vehicles comply with planned stringent Euro 7 standard Regensburg, Vitesco Technologies, a

Toyota Develops New Paint Atomizer with Over 95 percent Coating Efficiency, Highest in the World

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has developed a new type of paint atomizer (airless paint atomizer) that uses static electricity instead of air, to replace the conventional air paint atomizers used in the vehicle body painting process. The newly developed airless painter, the first of its kind in the world*, achieves