Automotive, page 6

Updates on production, innovation and investment in Slovakia's largest industry: automobile manufacturing

Car parts awaiting assembly at the Kia Motors plant in Žilina, central Slovakia.

Kia will turn conveyor belts back on in early April

It is the first automotive plant to re-open. Strict hygiene measures will remain in place.

Volkswagen Slovakia has already interrupted production.

Carmakers halting production is only a minor problem, given the circumstances

Extent of damage will depend on how long restrictions last. Some companies might benefit from the crisis.

Žilina-based Kia halts production

The suspension will last two weeks.

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European car of 2020 made in Trnava

Peugeot 208 awarded for three various drives, rich equipment, technical solutions and good drive qualities.

Volkswagen Slovakia has already interrupted production.

Slovak car industry is getting less competitive, experts warn

Economists evaluate wage costs, labour productivity as well as investments in R&D.

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An employee works on a car model at the PSA Groupe Slovakia car plant in Trnava, western Slovakia, on April 4, 2019.

These 8 graphs explain why Slovakia is a car nation

Slovakia is the world’s largest car producer per capita.

Groupe PSA Slovakia plant in Trnava.

Are the records of Slovak car industry getting a bitter undertone?

Automotive industry calls for measures to keep it internationally competitive.

Slovakia beats record in car production, again

Automotive industry calls for action to keep the sector competitive.

Electric car produced by Groupe PSA Slovakia in Trnava.

Slovakia is not just a car assembly hall anymore

But the country still needs more investments into research and development.

The Economy Ministry has come up with several ideas to support electromobility in Slovakia.

E-car subsidies used up after 4 minutes

668 applicants registered for subsidies for the purchase of electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

Groupe PSA Slovakia plant in Trnava.

Slovakia’s economy has become more complex

The more complex a country’s economy is, the more it is able to face trade wars and crises affecting individual sectors.

Nearly 28 percent of attacks are aimed at taking control of the vehicle.

Slovak automotive sector becomes more vulnerable to cyber-attacks

Even an individual plant worker can cause a cyber threat.

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UPDATED: Economy Ministry annuls recent registrations for e-car subsidy

They increased the total amount of support through subsidies by €1 million citing enormous demand. New registrations to open next week.

Thee models of electric cars produced in the Bratislava plant of Volkswagen.

VW Slovakia extends production of e-car models

The Bratislava factory will manufacture the Å koda Karoq

Jozef UhrĆ­k was a member of the top management of Volkswagen Slovakia between 1991 and 2005.

From tanks to SUVs

Jozef UhrĆ­k was instrumental in building the automotive industry in Slovakia.

Å koda car

Which car brands do Slovaks buy the most?

Nearly 9,500 new passenger vehicles registered in October.

Carmakers in Slovakia also produce electric battery and hybrid car models.

Slovakia more involved in e-cars and battery production

But the question is how the change will affect employees in the automotive sector.

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The Economy Ministry has come up with several ideas to support electromobility in Slovakia.

Taking the road towards e-mobility

The action plan to support e-mobility is a good start. Yet higher awareness and the support of research are necessary too.

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Another round to support the purchase of e-cars to be launched soon

The Economy Ministry allocated €5 million for the purpose.

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