The Hyundai Motor plant in the Czech Republic will launch three-shift operation ahead of schedule due to what the company called “constantly increasing demand” for its cars.

Third shift start was originally planned for 1 October but was brought forward to 19 September.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The plant, originally Europe’s source of the i30 (just redesigned), started production in 2008 with one shift.

Suppliers have had to boost shipments because cars – which now include the ix35 crossover, are produced on a just-in-time basis with minimal storage.

HMMC hired 800 new employees for the third shift and suppliers took on 1,200.

Hyundai and suppliers now employ 10,000 people in the Moravian-Silesian region.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact