Automotive
Updates on production, innovation and investment in Slovakia's largest industry: automobile manufacturing
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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Which car brands do Slovaks buy the most?
Nearly 9,500 new passenger vehicles registered in October.Compiled by Spectator staff, 28. Nov 2019, at 12:18
Slovakia more involved in e-cars and battery production
But the question is how the change will affect employees in the automotive sector.Jana Liptáková, Radka Minarechová, 27. Nov 2019, at 11:45
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.Radka Minarechová, 26. Nov 2019, at 6:30
Another round to support the purchase of e-cars to be launched soon
The Economy Ministry allocated €5 million for the purpose.Compiled by Spectator staff, 19. Nov 2019, at 13:12
Kia in Žilina fired trade unionists
Three union leaders lost their salary and possibility of entering the plant anytime.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Oct 2019, at 14:00
Employees of Jaguar in Nitra will get higher salaries and bonuses
The carmaker made a deal with trade unions on improving working conditions.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Oct 2019, at 0:39
Slovak star designer leaves Rolls-Royce after six months
There is already speculation over where he will move next.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Oct 2019, at 0:35
Imparato: We are more than satisfied with the Trnava plant
Electric Peugeot 208 will be produced only in Trnava for now.Jana Liptáková & Marek Poracký24. Sep 2019, at 14:27
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