Slovakia ranks first in production of cars per capita in the world

BRATISLAVA, April 8 (WEBNOVINY) The number of cars produced in Slovakia last year was 571 071, which in comparison with the year 2006 represents more than 93 % increase in production. With the total number of 105.7 cars per thousand inhabitants Slovakia ranks first
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Progress in automotive sector makes Slovakia more attractive

BRATISLAVA February 22 (WEBNOVINY) Thanks to progress in automotive sector, Slovakia has become a more attractive investment destination and the future prospects are even more promising. The results of the global survey on the situation and expectations in automotive industry conducted by KPMG show that the acceptance of Euro will help to stabilize the Slovak automotive industry. “If Slovakia accepts Euro from January 1, 2009, the risk barriers connected with exchange rates, which nowadays significantly influence the Slovak automotive industry, should disappear. more...

1st place in word - car production per inhabitans

GETRAG in Kechnec officially opened

GETRAG officially opens a state-of-the-art production site for GETRAG PowerShift transmissions and motorcycle transmissions in the Industrial Park of Kechnec in Eastern Slovakia. It is the first site of the company and of an independent transmission manufacturer worldwide to produce this new dual clutch transmission technology - the GETRAG PowerShift technology. Initially the company will produce
110,000 GETRAG PowerShift transmissions and 100,000 motorcycle transmissions p.a. with 450 employees. Production capacity will reach 220,000 PowerShift transmissions p.a. by 2010. Over the same period the plant will create further 300 employment opportunities primarily in technical fields.

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Opening of a new Automotive Business Center in Slovakia

Johnson Controls strengthens its presence in Eastern Europe
Bratislava, Slovakia – 20 November 2007. Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interiors, electronics and batteries, is today opening a new Automotive Business Center in Bratislava. more...

Kia Official Supplier of Slovakian Police Fleet

Kia Motors signed a contract with the Slovakian Ministry of the Interior as ‘Official Supplier’ more...