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2024 Bratislava Motor Show (Autosalon Bratislava): Incheba cancelled 31st exhibition of cars, vans in Bratislava, Slovakia (April 11-14). Reason for postponement is situation, that also affected all major world motor shows, related to uncertainty regarding participation of many brands at exhibition, organizer said. In 2023, nine exhibitors (Auto-Impex, AutoRoch-Slovakia, CWN/CampingWorld Neugebauer, Exclusive Cars Vertriebs, Frey Luxury Cars, M Motors SK, Plastonic, T.O.P. Auto Bratislava, TSM Slovakia) presented 15 brands (Aixam, Aston Martin, Bentley, Dongfeng, Fiat/Abarth, Ineos, Isuzu, Iveco, Lamborghini, McLaren, MG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Piaggio, Voyah)
April 17, 2024 | 10:45am CETflashread more
Erste Group made changes in leasing activities in Czechia. Česká spořitelna (ČS) renamed leasing company sAutoleasing to Leasing České spořitelny and subsequently incorporated Erste Leasing. sAutoleasing continues as brand in field of sales of new and used cars in network of business partners. No changes in Slovakia (sAutoleasing SK)
April 17, 2024 | 10:27am CETflashread more
Pokorný: Car Importers Association (SDA) wants to refine statistics of new car registrations in Czechia by segments in 2024 with focus on SUV segment (B-SUV, C-SUV, D-SUV, E-SUV), when some brands have all SUVs in C-SUV report (Alfa Romeo, Cupra, DFSK/Dongfeng, Jaguar, Mazda, Subaru, Škoda)
April 15, 2024 | 12:48pm CETflashread more
Newmatec 2024: ZAP to hold 8th conference on new materials, technologies, innovations in automotive industry in Tále, Slovakia on April 23-24. Representatives of ZAP, Aspen Institute Central Europe, EP (European parliament), Volkswagen Slovakia, Škoda Auto, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, Volvo Car Slovakia, Schaeffler Kysuce, Ernst & Young (EY), Evolution Ltd, Industry4UM, M2M Solutions, Roriginal, Hikrobot to speak at event
April 15, 2024 | 12:40pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group down by 3.3% to 136,400 in Q1 (VW -2.6%; Škoda +12.3%; SEAT+Cupra -24%; VW Commercial Vehicles +29.4%; Audi +3%; Porsche -52.9%; MAN -10.6%; VW Truck & Bus +347.1%; Scania -36.5%; Navistar +330.8%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (34,600 cars), VW ID.3 (26,100), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback, 22,800), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé, 14,000), Audi Q8 e-Tron (including Sportback, 9,600), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo, 7,000), Cupra Born (6,900) were best-selling BEVs. However, incoming orders for BEVs in Western Europe developed positively in Q1. More than twice as many all-electric models were ordered as in same period last year (+154%), so that BEV order bank currently stands at around 160,000 vehicles, automaker said
April 15, 2024 | 12:34pm CETflashread more
Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic to increase number of sections with Safe Distance traffic signs (IP 32, visual form modification from January 1) from 6 to 20 in 2024, despite increasing number of technologies and assistance systems/ADAS integrated in vehicles (adaptive cruise control/ACC, automatic emergency braking/AEB, 2-second distance warning, intelligent recuperation). Reason is effect of reminder advertising and targeting drivers who do not consider failure to maintain safe distance to be dangerous, Kupka explained
April 12, 2024 | 04:32pm CETflashread more
Toyota & Lexus Corporate Mobility Festival 2024: Toyota to hold test event for companies, entrepreneurs in Hradec Králové, Czechia on April 17-18 with presentation of complete portfolio of products, drives, services, activities (cars, 4x4, commercial vehicles, conversions, accessories, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech, Kinto One, Toyota Gazoo Racing Czech, Toyota GR, classic cars)
April 12, 2024 | 04:09pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 1.4% in March, up by 3.1% to 2.1 million in Q1 (VW +1.2%, +5.7%; Škoda +0.5%, +5.2%; SEAT+Cupra +8.9%, +10.6%; VW Commercial Vehicles +3.7%, +7.8%; Audi -9.7%, -4.5%; Bentley -17.8%, -28.7%; Lamborghini +8.3%, +0.3%; Porsche -9.8%, -3.9%; MAN -22.7%, -12.3%; VW Truck & Bus +15.5%, -5.1%; Scania -0.5%, +16.8%; Navistar -2%, -14.5%)
April 11, 2024 | 03:24pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.1% m/m in March, down by 2.2% y/y (new: +0.0%, +1.2%; used: +0.1%, -4.5%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+1.3%, -0.4%), spare parts and accessories (+0.1%, +5.2%), fuels and oils (+1.6%, +4.8%), service works (+0.9%, +8.4%)
April 11, 2024 | 03:11pm CETflashread more
PwC increased 2024 Czech new car registrations forecast from 200,000-220,000 units (-1% to -10%, 2023: 221,422) to 205,000-225,000 units (-7% to +2%). Demand for cars continues to be significantly affected by current relatively less favorable economic situation (weak economy, expensive financing), which, according to current forecasts, we expect gradual improvement during this year, especially with regard to development of inflation. Improving indicators to gradually improve purchasing power of companies and consumers as well as their mood and have positive effect on demand. So far, however, this influence on registrations is only cautious, Janeček said
April 9, 2024 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Jakub Pončík, former Head of Powertrain Design, appointed as new Director of Research and Development at Tatra Trucks. Radomír Smolka, member of Board of Directors for R&D at Tatra Trucks and Director of Research and Development at Tatra Defense Vehicle, transferred operational management of department, focusing on strategic planning and decision-making
April 9, 2024 | 05:33pm CETflashread more
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Autofox Helps: Volkswagen Financial Services donated EUR 50,000 to Protestant Foundation Neuerkerode
May 31, 2020 | 11:29pm CETpublicUse of the money by the German foundation, partnership started before the outbreak of the corona pandemic...
read moreAutofox Helps: Toyota Group helps efforts on front lines of treatment and in limiting further spread of Covid-19/coronavirus
April 21, 2020 | 11:53pm CETpublicAt the same time, the automaker and group companies (Toyota Motor, Toyota Financial Services, Denso, Toyota Boshoku, Aisin Seiki, Daihatsu Motor, Hino Motors) will implement measures aimed at improving structure to drive future recovery. Examples of support activities in Japan, Europe, China, North America and Asia...
read moreInsurance companies in Czechia raised prices of damage liability in 2018
November 19, 2018 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe increase of insurance premiums by units to tens of percent according to risk, reasons, situation in commercial vehicles and fleet clients, statements of individual companies...
read moreCars on Riverside 2018: Seven brands added, two dropped out compared to last year
August 30, 2018 | 03:24am CEToriginalThe second year should host over 100 cars and vans of 25 brands and 9 groups. Details, accompanying program, partner, estimated attendance of the first year...
read moreGerman unions demand 6% wage increase in Volkswagen
October 27, 2017 | 11:10am CEToriginalThe demand for wage growth also applies to the Volkswagen Financial Services division. Requirements of the Czech unions at Škoda Auto...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czechia and Central Europe to take place in Brno
October 25, 2017 | 09:52am CEToriginalLecturers from Škoda, Hyundai, TPCA, Iveco, Tatra, KPMG, Kovo, ABB, Brano, Motor Jikov, Minerva or CzechInvest, topics of the 14th year, partners...
read moreJedteVolit.cz: SmileCar, Rekola, Liftago offered discounted or free transport to polls in Czechia
October 23, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalDetails of the special offers of these three startups, available locations, the profile of SmileCar and its partners...
read more7 Days of Peugeot: Peugeot holds traditional weekly campaign with preferential car prices in Czechia
September 23, 2017 | 09:40pm CEToriginalDate, models and prices offered, winter tires for free when using funding, nearly 20-year history of the campaign, results in January...
read moreOpel 500: Opel organizes another annual campaign accompanied by offer of 500 cars with benefits and price discounts
September 23, 2017 | 07:44pm CEToriginalDate, declared discount amounts, free roof rack, winter tires free of charge with funding used, Opel VIP membership fidelity program, micro booths…
read moreCars on Riverside 2017: Organizer ensured three more brands and exhibition of energy company
August 31, 2017 | 02:36pm CEToriginalThese are a low cost, a non-premium and a premium brand. Inspiration for the exhibition in Prague, the course of negotiations not only with automakers, presented EVs…
read moreCzech Railways: LeasePlan won tender for lease of cars and vans again
August 9, 2017 | 12:23am CEToriginalModels, number of vehicles, price, length of the contract, utilization, small part of the fleet owned by…
read moreUniqa succeeded in tender of one leasing company in Czech Rep
August 2, 2017 | 08:33pm CEToriginalDetails of the order, number of vehicles covered, insurance premium, timing, previous partner for damage liability...
read moreUber to expand cooperation with Axa
July 26, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBoth companies have been working together in one African country since 2016. Locations, product, timing...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
July 23, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalFor several years, he has led one of the Volkswagen Group brands. His next direction, successor, timing...
read moreCode of Ethics: Hyundai modified sales conditions in Czech Rep
July 11, 2017 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThis was done on the basis of an antitrust investigation. Details of change relating to brand insurance, financial results of Hyundai Motor Czech in 2016...
read moreEurop Assistance succeeded in LeasePlan's tender for car assistance provider in Czech Rep
June 28, 2017 | 12:11am CEToriginalScope of services, timing, previous partner of leasing company...
read moreBusinessRent: Business Lease opened car and van rental in Czech Rep
June 27, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe fleet including EVs, CNG vehicles and cars for the disabled, prices, benefits, utilization possibilities, Tesla EVs at RentPoint car rental...
read moreMitsubishi Motors began to offer branded insurance in Czech Rep
June 21, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalThe partner is Uniqa, which has long-term and rich experience with branded insurance. Details of the cooperation and the product Mitsubishi insurance including PAYD/PHYD…
read moreBMW Group began to provide tyre insurance in other countries in Europe
June 20, 2017 | 12:05am CEToriginalPartner, states, models, conditions, insurance period, price, insurance cover, first model with optional runflat tires...
read moreLegends 2017: Organizer expects to increase attendance
June 9, 2017 | 04:08am CEToriginalOvercoming the Brno Motor Show, budget and financial results of the motorist event, insurance, cooperation negotiations with the Goodwood Festival of Speed...
read moreLegends 2017: Fourth year to be attended by more than 15 automakers and dealers again
June 7, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginalDate, main themes, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits and their value, guests, partners, clubs, official car...
read moreSociete Generale to sell part of ALD Automotive on stock exchange
June 6, 2017 | 10:48pm CEToriginalDetails of IPO, the amount of share, share price, expected income, value of the leasing company, reasons, timing...
read moreTUV Sud and UAMK established cooperation in Czech Rep
May 10, 2017 | 11:10pm CEToriginalContent of the partnership, common communication activities, timing...
read moreHavex and Imofa increased car sales by 6.9% in 2016
April 26, 2017 | 01:01am CEToriginalRecord year, sales of new and used vehicles, interest in individual brands, investment in modernization of showrooms, plan for 2017, fleet business, online service calculator...
read moreCzech Leasing and Financial Association elected Board of Directors for next two years
April 21, 2017 | 12:52am CEToriginalLibor Bosak has been elected for the second time. Vice-Chairmans and Members of the Board...
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