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Škoda Auto cancels some shifts in Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny, Czechia this week (week 20) due to shortage of parts (armrests, seats, reflectors/headlights). Reason is new UNECE (UN Economic Commission for Europe) regulation regarding security of vehicles against cyber attacks, valid from July 2024, which also imposes relatively strict conditions on security of supply chain of carmakers
May 17, 2024 | 12:46pm CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2024 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 89.3 million (+3.2%) to 89.2 million (+3%). This year is balancing act between supply and demand. As production constraints fully dissipate, natural demand will be able to be met at current prices. Given that we do expect some easing of pricing throughout most major markets, global auto industry is expected to maintain positive outlook in near term, Schuster (GlobalData) said
May 14, 2024 | 04:50pm CETflashread more
Autoneum (producer of acoustic, thermal management solutions for vehicles with 11,800 employees in 53 plants in 24 countries; revenues of EUR 1.7 billion in 2021) acquired automotive business of Borgers (Borgers Automotive Group; manufacturer of acoustically effective components for passenger cars and commercial vehicles with 4,700 employees in 18 production facilities in 8/9 countries – Germany, France, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Czechia, UK, USA, China; revenues of EUR 610 million in 2021) for EUR 117 million from insolvency, agreed new pricing and delivery terms with customers to ensure sustained profitability. Simultaneously, capital of Autoneum to be increased, in which two largest shareholders (Artemis Beteiligungen I, PCS Holding) to participate. In Czechia, company renamed Borgers CS to Autoneum Pilsen (supplier for BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche with 1,700 employees in 4 factories – Rokycany, Hrádek, Volduchy, Stupno/Břasy)
May 14, 2024 | 04:41pm CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 10.9% in April (vans up to 5.1 tonnes +15.6%; trucks +22.5%)
May 14, 2024 | 04:30pm CETflashread more
Isolite (manufacturer of high temperature insulation, sealing for automotive, aviation, power generation industries with 500 employees in Germany, Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, USA, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Serbia; customers, projects: Škoda, Volkswagen, Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes, BMW) to expand plant in Klášterec nad Ohří, Czechia (Minileit s.r.o.), leased remaining 5,000 sqm in Garbe Progresus Park Klášterec I. Company to move automated assembly of turbochargers, intake manifolds for hybrid passenger cars, commercial vehicles for Mercedes-Benz Group from Almere, Netherlands to Czechia, creating additional 120 jobs (110 in production, 10 in administration and R&D – reference processes for research and development in automated assembly and laser welding)
May 9, 2024 | 12:47pm CETflashread more
Tesla to suspend production in Grünheide near Berlin, Germany (Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg with 12,500 employees; 6,000 Model Y BEVs/week) for four days (May 8-12) as precautionary measure due to demonstrations prepared to protest planned plant expansion and related deforestation in vicinity
May 9, 2024 | 12:38pm CETflashread more
ElektroFest 2024: Daimler Truck Czech Republic, Renault Czech Republic, C Automobil Import (Citroën), O Automobil Import (Opel), Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), Milan Král Group (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford), Auto Racek (Škoda), Šudoma (Peugeot), Autosalon Jiří Souček, S.&W. Automobily (Mercedes-Benz), Auto Neza (Kia), Synot Auto (BMW), PEMM Brno (Kia, Yamaha), Autocentr Hudec (Hyundai), Eurogreen CZ (Polaris Goupil), AAA Auto, EV Car Import, Citya Mobility, Amigi Consulting (KTM-ebikes.cz), Hugo Bike, Teslička.cz, Pomalé-nabíjení.cz, UniChargePay.eu, Lascam Systems, Nano Power, Beneš a Lát, ASAP Delivery (eShopKurýr.cz), Alza.cz, APEL, ASEP became partners/supporters, exhibitors at clean mobility festival (meeting of electric cars, meeting of electric motorcycles, EcoRace race, e-scooter race, test drives, conference) in Pelhřimov, Czechia (May 24-25)
May 6, 2024 | 02:48pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU mostly grew in Q1 (vans +12.6% to 399,947; trucks -4% to 85,296; buses+coaches +23.3% to 9,624), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +4.2%, +29.5%, +10.3%; HEV+MHEV: +12.6%, -40.5%, -1.9%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: +51.9%, -4.4%, -22.7%; petrol: +18.8%, -19.4%, 0 units; diesel: +12.2%, -4.5%, +38.8%)
May 6, 2024 | 02:37pm CETflashread more
SWS (distributor of ICT, consumer electronics, digital technology with 250 employees in Slušovice and Prague, Czechia and Bratislava, Slovakia) launched its own brand of electric motorcycles and scooters ViaGo on Czech market, production runs in China. Sales, service provided by partners in Brno (WMB/Daemons Moto Custom), Prague (Domanský), Ostrava (Pimpala.cz), ViaGo.cz e-shop operated by Satomar (prices from CZK 34,900/EUR 1,400 to CZK 94,900/EUR 3,800, free delivery)
May 6, 2024 | 02:31pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Share of Asian brands in car market in Europe stagnated at 24% in 2023, having grown by 10pp since 2001. Japanese brands dominated in hybrids/HEVs (share of 84% among Asian brands) and SUVs (52%), South Korean in plug-in hybrids/PHEVs (47%) and electric vehicles/BEVs (44%), Chinese in none of most important categories
May 3, 2024 | 03:34pm CETflashread more
UniCredit Leasing concluded almost 200 financing contracts in Czechia during first month since launch of Electromobility program from NRB (National Development Bank, guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs)
May 3, 2024 | 03:21pm CETflashread more
Dealers, Service Stations
Seat 4Drive Roadshow 2016: Seat holds roadshow in Czech mountains
February 26, 2016 | 12:15am CEToriginalWinter resorts, dates, 4x4 car testing, participating dealers, competitions, partners, the introduction of MirrorLink system…
read moreFord Snow Tour 2016: Ford holds roadshow in Czech mountains
February 24, 2016 | 11:25pm CEToriginalWinter resorts, dates, 4x4 car testing, participation of dealers, competitions, partners, the balance of the previous year, the expansion of the AWD model range...
read moreAutocentrum Barth increased car sales and revenues by more than 50% in 2015
February 23, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe results of individual brands, investments, certified paint shop and tin shop, a new fleet centre, Barth Rent, partner of the Czech Miss beauty contest, the plan for 2016...
read moreDefend Solutions Group: Defend introduced third division and launched GardX distribution in Czech Rep and Slovakia
February 22, 2016 | 11:55pm CEToriginalCooperation with a British partner, protection of paintwork and interior design, sales through dealers and used car shops, partnership of GardX and BMW...
read moreAAA Auto to focus on selling vehicles to small businesses
February 22, 2016 | 12:08am CEToriginalReasons, a specialized sales team, guaranteed repurchase price, after-sales service packages, credit with guaranteed residual value, online orders...
read moreTukas Group grew by tens of percent in 2015
February 15, 2016 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe reason is primarily the acquisition of two dealers. Turnover, results of individual companies and brands, sales of used cars, certified plumbery and paint shop...
read moreAntonin Charouz returns to automotive business
February 14, 2016 | 11:54pm CEToriginalHe adds two activities with Hyundai to the Mercedes-Benz dealership. The projects, companies, locations, collaboration with his son, the largest fleet sale of the Hyundai i10 in the Czech Republic...
read moreNew Kia dealership opened in Czech Rep
February 14, 2016 | 11:12pm CEToriginalLocation and history of the showroom, the dealer and his other activities, business and financial results in 2014-2015, own operating leases, dealer situation in the region...
read moreAutoBinck wants to buy some dealers in Central Europe
February 11, 2016 | 01:07am CEToriginalRequirements, negotiations, allocated funds, the results of the holding company in 2015, car sales in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, planned investments of Auto Palace in 2016...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Services made changes in fleet department in Czech Rep
February 8, 2016 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe positions concerned, managers and their profiles, timing...
read moreImofa expanded portfolio with two brands
February 8, 2016 | 03:45am CEToriginalThe brands concerned, partners, location of the showrooms, timing, demo cars, dealer situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreIrena Bandova joined BMW
February 3, 2016 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIn the Czech representation of the automaker she will be working in the marketing department with responsibility for two brands. Her new position...
read moreAAA Auto wants to take up more than 150 people in 2016
February 1, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe countries concerned, positions, timing, bonuses for employees for staf recommendations...
read moreFord Store: Ford chose six dealers in Czech Rep to sell premium products
January 31, 2016 | 11:49pm CEToriginalDealers, locations, inspiration for FordStore showrooms, Vignale individualization program for a number of models, Vignale manager for the Czech market...
read moreCEZ E-mobility: CEZ to soon announce winner of tender for new supplier of charging stations
January 28, 2016 | 11:25pm CEToriginalParticipants, existing suppliers, issues, current and planned locations for fast charging stations, EV fleet and its financing, possible change in the tariff for electricity...
read moreLouda Auto continues its expansion in Czech Rep
January 21, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe company has bought another multibrand dealer, several showrooms and enters other cities. Locations, brands, negotiations, sales plan for 2016, new positions in management...
read moreTurnover of Porsche Inter Auto in Czech Rep up by double-digit rates in 2015, sales up too
January 12, 2016 | 11:41pm CEToriginalReasons, demand for new and used vehicles, demand for Skoda, VW, Audi, Seat, Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini brands, results of the service...
read moreAAA Auto launched separate microsites for some brands in Czech Rep and Slovakia
January 12, 2016 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe brands concerned, domains and addresses in both Central European countries, content and functionalities...
read moreIrena Bandova to leave Porsche Inter Auto
December 29, 2015 | 01:31am CEToriginalShe has been working at the largest dealer of Volkswagen Group brands in the Czech Republic for seven years. Her successor comes from Germany...
read moreApax Partners to sell Rhiag, including Elit and Auto Kelly
December 23, 2015 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe buyer and its profile, the transaction value, the interest of investors in other distributors of aftermarket auto parts...
read moreRenocar ready for further investment
December 15, 2015 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe possibilities, sources of financing, dealer situation in the Czech Republic, business and financial results in 2014, including car rental, BMW and Mini cars in stock...
read moreAuto In opened second FordStore showroom in Czech Rep
December 13, 2015 | 10:35pm CEToriginalThe location, technologies in the dealership, demand for new Mustang and Vignale cars, sponsorship of the sledge hockey team SHK Mustangove...
read moreTukas prepares additional investment after acquiring CSAO
December 3, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalLocation, brands, acquiring a 100% stake in CSAO Praha - Cernokostelecka in 2016, UOHS permit, personnel changes…
read moreNew Volvo dealership opened in Czech Rep
December 3, 2015 | 11:06pm CEToriginalLocation of the showroom, investor, managing director, website, dealer situation in the region...
read moreResign, Vladimir!: Anton Fischer again called on Hyundai Motor Czech executive head to resign
December 3, 2015 | 10:39pm CEToriginalContinuation of the campaign, billboards in the Korean language, delegation from the headquarters, support of the Association of Hyundai dealers and service shops...
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