Automotive, page 2
Updates on production, innovation and investment in Slovakia's largest industry: automobile manufacturing
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
Jaguar will need people from abroad for its plant in Slovakia
HR director Nicci Cook says that she sees women and the long-term unemployed as an untapped resource of the work force for the JLR plant in Nitra.Marek Poracky16. Jul 2018, at 13:14
Automotive suppliers will invest further millions in Slovakia
Companies apply for help from the state.Marek Poracký10. Jul 2018, at 10:14
Swiss investor to bring 500 jobs to hungry valley in northern Slovakia
Mubea will manufacture car parts in Kežmarok Industrial Park.Compiled by Spectator staff, 25. Jun 2018, at 22:35
First 500 jobseekers start training to work in automotive jobs
Neither labour offices nor the automotive industry dare to estimate to what extent the project will be successful.Compiled by Spectator staff, 21. Jun 2018, at 22:32
Japanese company to start production near KošicePhoto
The New Japanese investor will allegedly open up more than 1,000 jobs.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Jun 2018, at 13:48
Slovak government will provide special treatment for Volkswagen Slovakia
It will help with recruiting new employees, including from abroad.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Jun 2018, at 23:51
Employees at PSA Peugeot will not strike
Trade unions failed to collect enough signatures, agreeing on a salary increase with the carmaker’s management.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Jun 2018, at 14:04
Jaguar Land Rover will move all production of Discovery to Slovakia
The plant in Nitra is expected to launch production in late 2018.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Jun 2018, at 22:45
The hungry valleys get investor
A German automotive supplier wants to invest €33 million in Veľký Krtíš.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Jun 2018, at 1:04
Jaguar will kick off its production in early SeptemberPhoto
The company has recently opened a training academy to educate its future staffers.Compiled by Spectator staff, 30. May 2018, at 13:55
Kažimír: We are in the finals in the fight for a fifth carmaker
As for the rumour of a fifth carmaker coming to Slovakia, the finance minister hints that it is a brand locals already know.Compiled by Spectator staff, 23. May 2018, at 13:58
Main industrial regions report lack of accommodation capacity
New staff quarters should meet current accommodation standards and provide space for sporting activities and spending free timeCompiled by Spectator staff, 18. May 2018, at 15:25
Trade unionists at PSA Peugeot announce strike alert
The local trade union is complaining that their wages are the lowest of the three major carmakers in Slovakia.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. May 2018, at 22:24
Kia launches production of third-generation Ceed
Most significant changes made in the safety and greening of available enginesCompiled by Spectator staff, 3. May 2018, at 13:41
Bratislava Autosalón car show has begunPhoto
More than 80 Slovak premieres and 50 car brands are involved in the popular car show in Incheba, Bratislava.Compiled by Spectator staff, 24. Apr 2018, at 23:08
Kia reaches an agreement on salaries
Apart from salaries, the employees will also receive more for night shifts. Some will even receive one extra day off.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Apr 2018, at 22:49
Volkswagen continues to grow in SlovakiaPhoto
Last year’s car production was slightly below 2016’s numbers due to launch of new models.Jana Liptáková, 17. Apr 2018, at 6:01
Kia trade unionists declare strike alert after failed wage negotiations
They gave the carmaker’s management until Friday to provide them with an acceptable offer.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Apr 2018, at 22:58
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