This popular outdoor exhibition focused on the present and future of mobility annually brings hundreds of students, professionals, and members of the public to the area in front of the National Library of Technology. Automotive Day connects academia with the automotive industry and offers a unique opportunity to see modern technologies up close – from electric vehicles and new car models to student projects and technical innovations.

The event is open to the public and admission is free. Automotive Day is an opportunity for anyone interested in new transportation technologies – whether they are considering studying technical fields, working in the industry, or simply passionate about cars, innovation, and design.

Automotive Day 2026 is held under the auspices of the Mayor of Prague 6, Jakub Stárek, and the new Rector of CTU, Prof. Michal Pěchouček.

 
Visitors can once again look forward to a vehicle exhibition, technology presentations, and especially test drives of selected models. The program will also include a demonstration of the CTU student electric formula. The event is supported by PRE, a company that builds and operates the PREpoint network of public charging stations and contributes to the development of electromobility in the Czech Republic.

The currently registered brands include Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Leapmotor, Lexus, MG, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche Engineering, Subaru, Suzuki, Škoda, Toyota and Volkswagen. As is tradition, the Tatra company from Kopřivnice will also be present in Prague. A novelty of this year’s edition will be the compact electric vehicle Microlino, which has attracted attention with its original retro design inspired by the legendary Isetta.

 
 
This year, Automotive Day 2026 will also welcome the French brand Alpine for the first time, which has been represented on the Czech market since 2022. The event will feature the Alpine A290 – the brand’s first fully electric hot hatch. Based on the design of the new Renault 5, it adds a wider stance, sportier aerodynamics, and distinctive “X”-shaped headlights referencing Alpine’s rally heritage. With up to 220 horsepower and an emphasis on low weight, it promises a highly agile driving experience and instant response, preserving the brand’s characteristic driver-focused feel even in the electric era.

 
Citroën will bring a combination of French comfort and modern electromobility to Automotive Day. The main highlight of its stand will be the new SUV C5 Aircross, which visitors will not only be able to explore but also test drive. It will be complemented by the C3 and C3 Aircross models in electric versions as well as other powertrain variants, allowing for a comparison of different approaches to modern mobility.

 
A traditional (and in fact our very first exhibitor) is Hyundai. At their stand, visitors will be able to see the latest facelifted IONIQ 6 and the all-new IONIQ 6 N – an updated fully electric streamliner, which Hyundai also offers in the dynamic N Line version, while the sporty IONIQ 6 N delivers up to 650 horsepower.

 
Kia will showcase the brand-new fully electric models Kia EV5 and Kia EV3, as well as the Kia PV5 in Passenger and Cargo versions – an electric van that has won the prestigious International Van of the Year 2026 (IVOTY) award. All of these vehicles will also be available for test drives.

 
Peugeot is a traditional part of Automotive Day and a long-term partner of the Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies at CTU. The collaboration significantly expanded last year thanks to the Capture Allure project, in which students had the opportunity to work with Peugeot vehicles, shoot videos, and create photography with full brand support – the image used in the event promotion also comes from this project and was created by František Horký.

At the event, Peugeot will present a strong lineup of models, including the hot new Peugeot 308 SW, the first to feature an illuminated brand logo on the hood, along with an improved i-Cockpit and modern infotainment. Visitors can also look forward to the attractive Peugeot 408 fastback, the hybrid SUV Peugeot 3008 with an impressive panoramic i-Cockpit, and the electric SUV Peugeot 5008.

Porsche Engineering will introduce visitors to its work in automotive technology development. Company representatives will present not only the company itself and its projects but also specific technical solutions their teams are involved in. Engineers from technical departments will explain selected design details directly at the exhibited vehicle and provide insight into how modern automotive technologies are created.

Porsche Engineering will exhibit the electric Porsche Taycan at Automotive Day. This vehicle will be part of the exhibition, but test drives will not be available in this case.

 
Toyota will present eight automotive innovations this year, two of which will be showcased directly at Automotive Day. Visitors will be able to see the new Toyota bZ4X – a spacious electric SUV with up to 343 horsepower – as well as the all-new Toyota C-HR+ in a more dynamic and larger form. Additional models on display will include the C-HR Plug-in and Prius. Selected vehicles, including both new models, will also be available for test drives, along with other Toyota plug-in hybrid models and Lexus vehicles.

 

At the Valeo stand, visitors will discover how cars of the future “see.” Today, every third new car in the world uses technologies developed with the contribution of Czech Valeo teams. Visitors will see how a combination of cameras, radars, and lidars enables vehicles to brake or park autonomously. They will also gain insight into the “brain” of the vehicle – control units that evaluate road situations in real time – as well as technologies that already enable partially autonomous driving, for example in traffic jams.

The Volkswagen brand will bring several models from its current lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles to the event. Visitors will see the representative electric model ID.7 Tourer, offering a range of up to 700 km according to WLTP and a generously sized luggage compartment, the dynamic ID.4 GTX SUV with all-wheel drive and up to 340 horsepower, as well as the compact ID.3 hatchback, which makes electromobility accessible to a broader range of drivers. These will be complemented by the Volkswagen Tayron plug-in eHybrid, combining a combustion engine with an electric drive and offering an all-electric range of up to 123 km.

 

More detailed information about the program, exhibitors, and accompanying activities will be gradually published in this article and on the Facebook event page.
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