On September 8, Škoda revealed the Vision O, its first electrified concept car built fully around customer needs and showcasing the next stage of the Modern Solid design language at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The name “Vision O” reflects the idea of circularity i.e., designing, producing, using, and recycling cars
On September 7, Skoda revealed the all-electric Epiq show car at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany.
It is a 4.1-metre city SUV crossover that features five seats, 475-litre boot space, and provides a range of up to 425 km. The production model will be priced close to the Kamiq B segment SUV, making it Skoda’s most
On August 29, CzechInvest, the Investment and Business Development Agency of the Czech Republic, announced that Taiwanese company C-TECH United Corporation is opening its first European representative office in Prague. It intends to commence production in Czechia next year and is also considering the construction of
On September 3, Toyota Motor Europe announced the production of a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) at its Kolin, Czech plant (TMMCZ). It will be the first BEV to be made in one of Toyota’s European factories.
Toyota will invest about EUR 680 million to expand its Kolín plant for BEV production, including new paint
On August 25, Skoda shared a teaser video of the Vision O design study, giving the first look at its future interior concept. The design is built on the next generation of the Modern Solid design language. Materials are chosen with circular economy principles, reusing waste as valuable resources.
The cabin has a spac
On August 14, the Prague City Council approved the launch of a major investment project aimed at developing zero-emission urban mobility. In the coming years, the city plans to install up to 1,500 publicly accessible slow charging stations for electric vehicles in various locations throughout Prague, all of which wil
On August 11, Nexen Tire announced its latest original equipment (OE) partnership with Stellantis to supply tires for the Citroën C5 and C5 Aircross models, growing its presence in the European OE market.
Under this agreement, Nexen Tire’s N'FERA Sport summer tire, sized 225/60R18 104V XL, has been approved for fact
On July 31, Skoda shared early details of its new Vision O concept car, which is set to debut at the IAA Mobility 2025, Munich in September 2025.
The vehicle previews the future of Skoda’s estate models and represents a step forward in its Modern Solid design language, while also celebrating the brand’s 130-year heri
On July 21, Astana Motors signed a distribution agreement with Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., marking Chery’s official entry into the Czech Republic market.
Sales will begin in the fall 2025 with the Chery Tiggo 7 and Chery Tiggo 8 crossovers in both gasoline and hybrid (PHEV) versions.
Additionally, as previously annou
On July 16, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in collaboration with the national automotive associations in Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, launched the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (CEE Hub).
The Hub strengthens cooperation between ACEA and national automotive as
On June 25, Škoda Auto started construction of a new advanced paint shop at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, which is set to open in 2029. It will replace the original 1996 facility and join the existing 2019 paint shop.
The new shop will increase the total painting capacity to 2,600 vehicles per day, with 1,600 bod
On June 19, the Ministry of Transport signed a memorandum with the Association of the Automotive Industry and the Union of Automobile Importers. The memorandum defines the main directions for the further development of autonomous mobility in the Czech Republic.
The memorandum supports the research and development of
On June 20, Tatra Trucks announced plans to invest over CZK 7 billion in its Kopřivnice plant, with the aim of increasing annual production capacity to 3,000 vehicles, enhancing global competitiveness, and transforming the plant into a modern, sustainable industrial complex.
The investment will enable the modernizati
On June 13, SJG CZECH s.r.o. announced that it will expand its production with a state-of-the-art ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) electronic modules, a key component in the field of electromobility.
The ICCU is an electronic module that manages the charging and energy use of an EV battery. It allows the batte
Continental AG (Continental) announced that its Otrokovice tire plant in Czech Republic has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification.
The certification confirms that the plant meets specific documentation requirements relating to the use of sustainabl
On May 29, Škoda UK announced that it is expanding its Enyaq lineup with a new SportLine 85 version, available in both SUV and Coupé styles. It joins the 85x (4WD) model but uses a single motor for better efficiency and longer range, while keeping sporty looks and sharp handling.
The version has an 82 kWh (77 kWh usa
On May 27, Iveco Bus opened a new Prototype and Testing Center at its Vysoke Myto plant in the Czech Republic, with the Czech Minister of Transport attending the ceremony.
The center supports testing for all types of energy — natural gas, electric, and hydrogen. It’s a two-story facility with double the previous work
Hanon Systems has launched phase 2 of its photovoltaic system at Kladno plant in the Czech Republic, adding 20,000 sqm of rooftop solar panels to the existing 2,000 sqm of panels, with another 16,000 sqm planned in the coming weeks.
The project supports the company’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040.
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