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PRAGUE (AP) — Labor unions staged a day of protests and strikes across the Czech Republic on Monday to voice their opposition to the government’s package of cuts and austerity measures meant to keep the ballooning deficit under control. The unions are also demanding more money for the education and healthcare sectors and are protesting proposed changes to the pension system. Some 74% or over 7,200 nursery, elementary and high schools across the country were either fully or partially closed Monday in the biggest such protest since the establishment of the Czech Republic in 1993, unions said. Among other measures, Czechs will pay more taxes on alcoholic beverages, including beer, and on medicine. According to the government, the measures should reduce the budget deficit by 97 billion Czech crowns ($4.3 billion) next year and by 150 billion ($6.7 billion) in 2025.

Persons: Petr Fiala, ” Fiala, Petr Pavel, Andrej Babis, Babis Organizations: — Labor, Auto, Fiala’s, ANO Locations: PRAGUE, Czech Republic

☆ Volkswagen puts off east European gigafactory amid sluggish EV demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A Volkswagen logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. It said earlier this year it was in no rush to make a decision. Czech officials said on Wednesday they would start offering their proposed site for Volkswagen's battery plant to other investors, saying they could not afford to wait any longer for a decision. "We cannot continue to hold the land for this project," Fiala told a news conference. Industry minister Jozef Sikela said talks were happening with five investors, with two of those projects on a similar scale to Volkswagen's plans.

Persons: David, Dee, Delgado, Oliver Blume, BEV, Blume, Petr Fiala, Fiala, Jozef Sikela, Jason Hovet, Louise Heavens, Mark Potter Organizations: New York, REUTERS, Rights, Volkswagen, Volkswagen's, Skoda Auto, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Europe, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Salzgitter, Germany, Valencia, Spain, St, Thomas, Canada, Volkswagen's Czech, Czech

☆ Toyota halts production at Czech plant due to parts shortage
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A Toyota Logo is seen at a Toyota dealership in Zaventem, Belgium, November 25, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsPRAGUE, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The Czech plant of Japan's Toyota (7203.T) halted production due to a parts shortage caused by a fire at a local supplier, a spokesperson for the carmaker said on Tuesday. "We had to stop production yesterday evening. The outage is the second this year at the plant which produces 1,000 cars a day after a break in February. The Czech Republic is heavily dependent on the auto industry, led by Volkswagen's Skoda Auto (VOWG_p.DE).

Persons: Johanna Geron, Tomas Paroubek, Robert Muller, Kirsten Donovan Organizations: Toyota, REUTERS, Rights, Volkswagen's Skoda, Hyundai, Thomson Locations: Zaventem, Belgium, Czech, Czech Republic, KS

☆ VW's Skoda aims for six electric vehicle models by 2026
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PRAGUE, April 26 (Reuters) - Czech carmaker Skoda Auto, part of German group Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), wants to expand its electric vehicle range to six models by 2026, the company said, further boosting its ambitions in the shift to e-mobility. The company had previously aimed to launch three new electric models but said in a Tuesday evening release it will launch four new e-vehicles and two updated models in the coming years. The launches fall under Skoda's 5.6 billion euro ($6.16 billion) investment plan into e-mobility by 2027. ($1 = 0.9086 euros)Reporting by Jason Hovet, Editing by Louise HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Stepan, 28, who has increasingly driven Chinese cars when using carsharing services, is among those that need convincing. If you want my honest opinion, the difference (with Chinese cars) is massive," he told Reuters at Moscow's Favorit Motors dealership. When buying his new Chinese car, Alexander, 74, looked for one which encompassed Swedish technology. While Chinese cars are increasingly filling the gap, the lack of reputation remains an issue, said auto industry expert Sergey Aslanyan. Chinese brands' market share reached 37.15% in January-February, up from 9.48% a year earlier, Autostat and PPK data showed.

☆ VW's Skoda would cut 3,000 jobs if 'Euro 7' implemented in current form
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PRAGUE, March 19 (Reuters) - Czech carmaker Skoda would have to cut 3,000 jobs and axe some models if the European Union's "Euro 7" emissions scheme is implemented in its current form, a Skoda board member warned in a TV debate on Sunday. Daimler Trucks (DTGGe.DE) chief Martin Daum for instance said on March 10 it would cost the industry "billions". Overall, more than 10,000 jobs would be at risk in the Czech Republic, including at Skoda's suppliers, Jahn said. The three smaller models represented nearly a third of Skoda's deliveries to customers in 2022. Transport ministers from the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia met on Monday to discuss their efforts to change the Euro 7 proposal.

That left used cars accounting for almost three quarters of all cars sold, up from 55% in 2021, the data shows. Russians turn to used cars as production falls, prices rise"Money flowed into the used cars market as prices for second-hand cars held up, while at the same time the structure of the new cars market changed significantly," Autostat CEO Sergei Udalov told Reuters. At 2.5 million roubles, his Skoda was around 1 million roubles more expensive than it would have been a year earlier, but still 1 million roubles cheaper than a brand new version. Imports of used cars jumped last year, with those from Japan leading the way. Japan has curbed exports of high-value cars to Russia, but used cars imported by individuals fall outside the restrictions.

☆ VW's Skoda Auto cuts production due to chip shortage - trade unions
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PRAGUE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's (VOWG_p.DE) Czech subsidiary Skoda Auto is cutting production this week due to chip shortages, trade unions at the carmaker said. Some shifts will be cancelled in the production of the Octavia, Enyaq, Fabia, Scala and Kamiq models, the unions said. "After optimistic first weeks of the year, the production situation has been worsening again," the unions said in weekly bulletin Skodovacky Odborar. Reporting by Robert Muller; Editing by Jan HarveyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Volkswagen's Skoda considers withdrawing from China, Automobilwoche reports
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Czech carmaker Skoda Auto, part of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), is considering withdrawing from China and will make a final decision next year, CEO Klaus Zellmer was quoted as saying by the weekly magazine Automobilwoche. "The competition is very intense there, so we will consider, together with our Chinese joint venture partner, how we want to proceed," Zelmer was quoted as saying. "If we want to focus our energy, it's worth checking all scenarios and then deciding." The chief executive said the company could consider simply selling cars in China rather than also producing them there. Reporting by Sarah Marsh; Additional Reporting by Jan Schwartz; Editing by Alex RichardsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Volkswagen postpones decision on gigafactory in eastern Europe beyond 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PRAGUE/FRANKFURT, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is postponing its decision on where to locate a planned gigafactory for electric car batteries in eastern Europe beyond 2022, the carmaker said on Thursday, pointing to the current economic environment. "Volkswagen AG and its battery company PowerCo are continuously evaluating suitable sites for their next gigafactory in Europe," Volkswagen said in e-mailed comments. "There is no pressure to act as we take some more time for decision making in light of current circumstances," Volkswagen said. "At present, there is no impact on planned start of construction or start of production." Volkswagen's planned battery cell plant in eastern Europe would be the fourth under its plan to build six such sites across Europe by the end of the decade.

☆ Skoda focused on profitability over volumes, CEO tells E15
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PRAGUE, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Czech carmaker Skoda Auto, part of the Volkswagen group (VOWG_p.DE), is still aiming for sales of at least 1 million cars a year but is targeting profitability over higher volumes, its CEO was quoted as saying on Monday. "Before it was speculated about whether Skoda should aim for 1.5 or 2 million cars sold a year. Our goal is and will be passing the 1 million mark, but in the current situation profitability is much more important than the volume itself," Skoda Chief Executive Klaus Zellmer told daily E15 in an interview, part of which was published on Monday. Like other carmakers, Skoda is working through a large backlog of orders that is keeping production at capacity. Reporting by Jason Hovet Editing by David Goodman and Mark PotterOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Лукашенко предложил ограничить транзит товаров из Германии через Беларусь в Россию и Китай
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-06 | by ( ) nokta.md time to read: +1 min

Занимающий кресло президента Беларуси Александр Лукашенко предложил ограничить транзит товаров из Германии в Россию и Китай через Беларусь. Он предложил поставлять товары в Китай и Россию через Финляндию или Украину. Лукашенко же поручил правительству и Национальному банку Беларуси «внимательно посмотреть» на западные компании, которые ведут бизнес в стране. Пресс-секретарь президента России Дмитрий Песков допустил, что ограничение транзита товаров из Германии в Россию через территорию Беларуси может нарушить экспортно-импортные цепочки. В апреле власти Беларуси запретили ввозить в страну продукцию Škoda Auto, Liqui Moly и Beiersdorf (ему принадлежит марка Nivea Men).

Persons: Moly, nokta, Александр Лукашенко, Лукашенко, Песков, Дмитрий Песков Organizations: БелТА, Национальный банк Беларуси, ЕврАзЭС Locations: Беларусь, Германия, Россия, Китай, Финляндия, Украина

☆ Беларусь может ограничить Западу транзит через республику
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-26 | by ( Mld Media Srl | Степанов Георгий | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

Беларусь в ответ на санкционную политику Запада подготовила различные варианты зеркальных мер, включая эмбарго на ввоз товаров и ограничение транзита. Об этом премьер-министр страны Роман Головченко заявил в среду в парламенте, где проходит встреча парламентариев с президентом Александром Лукашенко. "Правительством по поручению президента подготовлен комплекс специальных защитных мер в полном соответствии с нашим законодательством. Меры будут весьма болезненными для стран, занявших откровенно враждебную позицию, - от эмбарго на ввоз товаров до ограничения транзита", - отметил премьер, слова которого приводит издание "СБ. "Предлагаем отрезвиться и подумать еще раз перед тем, как встать на скользкую тропу экономической войны, в которой не будет победителей", - отметил премьер-министр Беларуси.

Persons: Роман Головченко, Александр Лукашенко, Головченко Organizations: СБ, Совмин Locations: Беларусь, Запад, Минск

☆ Skoda и Nivea Men отказались спонсировать чемпионат мира по хоккею, если он пройдет в Беларуси
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-16 | by ( ) ru.diez.md time to read: +1 min

Skoda и Nivea Men отказались спонсировать чемпионат мира по хоккею, если он пройдет в БеларусиЧешская автомобильная компания Skoda и бренд косметики для мужчин Nivea Men отказались спонсировать чемпионат мира по хоккею 2021 года, если он пройдет в Беларуси. Представители Skoda отметили, что гордятся своим партнерством с чемпионатом мира на протяжении 28 лет, но в компании также поддерживают права человека. Therefore, #SKODA will withdraw from sponsoring the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship if #Belarus is confirmed to be co-hosting the event. pic.twitter.com/fC3ZMbY2cG — ŠKODA AUTO NEWS (@skodaautonews) January 16, 2021Nivea Men является партнером чемпионата больше 10 лет. В этот же день президент Международной федерации хоккея (IIHF) Рене Фазель не исключил, что чемпионат мира может пройти в другой стране.

Persons: We've, Рене Фазель, Александр Лукашенко Organizations: Skoda Nivea, Skoda, SKODA, IIHF, Международная федерация хоккея () Locations: Belarus, Беларусь, Минск, Рига

☆ Skoda позволила одному водителю управлять двумя машинами
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-19 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +3 min

Шкода, чей интерьер мы видим, откликается на действия водителя автомобиля, едущего первым. Компания Skoda Auto начала испытания системы Follow the Vehicle, позволяющей одному автомобилю, в том числе пустому, автоматически двигаться вслед за другим (ведущим). Сочетание сенсоров, интегрированных в модель Superb, и новой системы управления, а также связи между автомобилями позволило создать умную систему автономного вождения. Ради работы такого ассистента в Шкоды, помимо штатных датчиков систем безопасности, инженеры поставили дополнительные камеры и радары, а также блок связи. Представьте, например, пару фургонов, перевозящих детали со склада на завод, идущих в такой виртуальной связке под управлением всего одного водителя.

Persons: Леонид Попов, Шкода, Шкоды Organizations: Skoda Auto, Cybernetics, Intelligence, Volvo, ETSI, LTE, Остравский технический университет (), Технологическое агентство Locations: Чехия

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