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Alexander Matušek: The automotive industry will undergo revolutionary changes
The Slovak Spectator spoke with the new president of the Slovak Automotive Industry Association (ZAP) Alexander Matušek about the challenges the Slovak automotive industry faces and more.Jana Liptáková, 5. Nov 2018, at 13:40
Automotive industry gets a boost but also faces challenges
The biggest challenges the automotive industry in Slovakia faces are the ability to remain competitive, the availability of a quality labour force and regulations.Jana Liptáková, 5. Nov 2018, at 13:40
The carmaker Jaguar Land Rover ceremonially opens its €1.4 billion brand new facility in Slovakia
The British-Indian carmaker Jaguar Land Rover ceremonially opens its €1.4 billion brand new facility in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Oct 2018, at 23:27
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Old cars dominate Slovak roads
Close to four out of ten cars registered are more than ten years old; the import of used cars has increased considerably in Slovakia.Marek Poracký22. Oct 2018, at 20:03
Jaguar Land Rover will ceremonially launch operations at its €1.4 bln Nitra plant next Thursday
Local trade unions and the carmaker have agreed on a wage rise even before the official launch of production.18. Oct 2018, at 23:25
Car industry supplier ZKW expands in Slovakia for €150 million
This will be the largest and most cost-intensive expansion in the Austrian company's 80-year history.Compiled by Spectator staff, 9. Oct 2018, at 6:02
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EC approved Slovakia’s investment aid for Jaguar Land Rover
Last May, the Commission started investigating this state aid, due to suspicions as to whether it fulfils European rules.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Oct 2018, at 13:16
Czech Conrop opens new plant for production of big bags in Trebišov
Engineering companies Punch and ZF head to the industrial park in Detva.Compiled by Spectator staff, 3. Oct 2018, at 22:37
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New Kia ProCeed revealed as ‘shooting brake’ estate
The car will be manufactured in Kia Motors’ only plant in Europe near Slovakia’s Žilina.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Sep 2018, at 13:51
Jaguar Land Rover will commence production in Nitra in the coming weeks
The production of one Land Rover Discovery car takes four days.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Sep 2018, at 5:58
Lithuanian minister: If the EU wants to progress, it cannot start with a debate on ethics
Lithuania has discovered new markets after adopting sanctions.Zuzana Kepplová10. Sep 2018, at 22:07
Jaguar Land Rover has increased the price of real estate in Nitra by tens of percent
The price of small apartments has almost doubled.Compiled by Spectator staff, 6. Sep 2018, at 23:41
Nitra-based Jaguar production halls have no air conditioning
Measurements show that the temperature limit has been exceeded.Compiled by Spectator staff, 27. Aug 2018, at 22:05
Minister: Introduction of tariffs on cars imported to the USA from the EU would be unfortunate
Analysts calculate a slight impact on Slovakia's economy based on the automotive industry but warn of a possible trade war.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. Aug 2018, at 23:30
Insiders indicate that Jaguar Land Rover in Nitra will start production on September 3
The first model to be manufactured will be the Land Rover Discovery.Compiled by Spectator staff, 20. Aug 2018, at 22:15
BMW will not come to Košice, opting for a Hungarian city instead
Slovakia was on the shortlist for BMW’s new plant, the Economy Ministry claims, while experts see more reasons than a lack of infrastructure behind this move.Compiled by Spectator staff, 31. Jul 2018, at 22:48
Car sales in Slovakia break records
The number of cars sold in Slovakia continued to increase in the first half of 2018.Compiled by Spectator staff, 31. Jul 2018, at 13:37
Carmaker Kia uses a summer holiday shutdown for preparation of novelties
The Kia Sportage will be electrified and the second generation of Kia Cee’d will be replaced by a new version of the Ceed Sportswagon.Compiled by Spectator staff, 26. Jul 2018, at 12:45
Volkswagen Slovakia suspended production for two weeks
After a traditional summer corporate holiday - focusing on maintenance and repairs, however, business-as-usual will be restored on July 30.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Jul 2018, at 14:00
Volkswagen employees accuse management of discrimination against workers in its Martin plant
Unlike other VW plants in Slovakia, they do not receive compensation benefit for transport and accommodation.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. Jul 2018, at 22:10
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