The auto parts aftermarket is thriving on Europe’s ageing fleet, and the EV transition might only make it stronger. A mechanic with a Volkswagen on the lift cannot wait...
Tag - Automotive
The menu, music, and navigation in your car could well have been developed in a small office in Moldova. It is a quiet success story, but one that is making a big impact...
Nearshoring has evolved from an appealing notion to a strategic imperative for many international firms, propelled by supply-chain disruptions, shifting cost...
Donald Trump’s threatened duties on EU imports loom large over the region’s economic ambitions. When Donald Trump first floated the idea of imposing heavier tariffs on...
In a region of Europe that has often wrestled with volatility, Czechia’s path to prosperity hinges on steady progress underpinned by measured ambition. Are the good...
Data show a significant slowdown in new foreign greenfield investment in most countries of the region: only Moldova has seen an increase. International investors are...
Investment in R&D is the backbone of industrial innovation. In CEE, R&D spending varies widely between the various countries, creating a somewhat fragmented...
From Szczecin to Sofia, EV adoption is being held back by the gaping lack of charging infrastructure. Central and Eastern Europe plays an outsized role in powering...
Through strategic investments, robust infrastructure, and forward-thinking governance, Stara Zagora is fast becoming the epicentre of Bulgaria’s automotive sector...
Central and Eastern Europe’s further integration into the global supply chain presents a unique set of opportunities for the region to drive economic development...
Batteries for EVs, and their components, are an increasingly important sector of the Polish manufacturing sector. Poland faces a pivotal parliamentary election on...
The EU wants to phase out the new sale of fossil fuel automobiles by 2035 as part of its plan to minimise carbon emissions. Emerging Europe is set to play a major role...
Something a bit different this week: a look at Czech automobile manufacturer Škoda. In an extremely challenging environment, 2022 was a good year for Czech automobile...