Automotive
Updates on production, innovation and investment in Slovakia's largest industry: automobile manufacturing
Jaguar Land Rover restores operation in Nitra
Plant currently running one-shift operation.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. May 2020, at 0:53
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Delayed government assistance put Slovakia’s competitiveness at risk
A study compares measures to combat the impact of the coronavirus crisis in seven European countries.Jana Liptáková, 7. May 2020, at 14:05
Bratislava Volkswagen plant launches three-shift operation in late May
Second shift to be added in mid-May as production gradually resumes.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. May 2020, at 13:21
Jobs of over 1.1 million automobile workers in the EU affected so far
Slovakia is no exception.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Apr 2020, at 13:59
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 31. Mar 2020, at 21:03
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.Jana Liptáková, 19. Mar 2020, at 18:02
Žilina-based Kia halts production
The suspension will last two weeks.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Mar 2020, at 13:13
European car of 2020 made in Trnava
Peugeot 208 awarded for three various drives, rich equipment, technical solutions and good drive qualities.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Mar 2020, at 13:51
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Slovak car industry is getting less competitive, experts warn
Economists evaluate wage costs, labour productivity as well as investments in R&D.Jana Liptáková, 13. Feb 2020, at 23:41
Invest in Slovakia: Opportunities
Practical information from Investment Advisory GuideCompiled by Spectator staff, 9. Feb 2020, at 8:05
These 8 graphs explain why Slovakia is a car nation
Slovakia is the world’s largest car producer per capita.Jozef Tvardzík16. Jan 2020, at 12:37
Are the records of Slovak car industry getting a bitter undertone?
Automotive industry calls for measures to keep it internationally competitive.Jana Liptáková, 16. Jan 2020, at 7:49
Slovakia beats record in car production, again
Automotive industry calls for action to keep the sector competitive.Jana Liptáková, 13. Jan 2020, at 13:32
Slovakia is not just a car assembly hall anymore
But the country still needs more investments into research and development.Jana Liptáková, 27. Dec 2019, at 14:15
E-car subsidies used up after 4 minutes
668 applicants registered for subsidies for the purchase of electric and plug-in hybrid cars.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Dec 2019, at 13:48
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 17. Dec 2019, at 13:19
Slovak automotive sector becomes more vulnerable to cyber-attacks
Even an individual plant worker can cause a cyber threat.Peter Adamovsky, 16. Dec 2019, at 15:59
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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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Dec 2019, at 21:25
VW Slovakia extends production of e-car models
The Bratislava factory will manufacture the Škoda KaroqJana Liptáková, 11. Dec 2019, at 13:08
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From tanks to SUVs
Jozef Uhrík was instrumental in building the automotive industry in Slovakia.Jana Liptáková, 2. Dec 2019, at 12:53
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- 1. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 2. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 3. New rules for wearing masks come into force
- 4. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 5. The sad reality behind the masks
- 6. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 5 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 7. Cycling to Uhlisko: Climate change brings new views Photo
- 8. Sunday shopping ban on the table again
- 9. Coronavirus comes with an irreversible change to Slovakia's labour market
- 10. The European Commission wants to see more medical workers in Slovakia
- 1. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 2. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 3. Some airlines plan to launch flights soon
- 4. Operators of fitness centres blocked a highway to Bratislava (news digest) Photo
- 5. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 5 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 6. A riot in Smer: Pellegrini calls on Fico to step down (news digest)
- 7. Coronavirus travel restrictions on Slovakia's borders: How to visit the neighbouring countries
- 8. Coronavirus imported to Slovakia from over 50 countries
- 9. COVID-19: How Slovakia shut down and reopened again
- 10. Austrian chancellor sees summer tourism as a zero-sum game
- 1. People from Slovakia will be able to stay abroad for longer, cinemas and theatres to open on Sundays
- 2. E-quarantine failed to launch as scheduled, people are waiting at border crossings
- 3. Coronavirus in Slovakia: 5 new cases confirmed (graphs)
- 4. Coronavirus travel restrictions on Slovakia's borders: How to visit the neighbouring countries
- 5. MFA: It is too early to talk about complete easing of borders (news digest) Photo
- 6. Austrian chancellor sees summer tourism as a zero-sum game
- 7. Border checks prolonged until late June (news digest)
- 8. How the app for smart quarantine will work
- 9. Smart quarantine finally launched
- 10. Some airlines plan to launch flights soon