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Galvanoplast Bohemia (manufacturer of galvanized plastic parts for interior, exterior of cars with 186 employees in Liberec, Czechia; customers: Magna, Ulbrichts Automotive, Meraxis/Rehau Group, Winning Plastics – Linden, Hella, Škoda, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot, Plastika; turnover of CZK 600 million/EUR 24 million in 2024) is in insolvency. Company stopped paying its obligations due to shift of automakers away from chrome plating, which was caused by European REACH regulation prohibiting the use of carcinogenic substance hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) in galvanization. Galvanoplast responded to this market change by rebuilding W2 electroplating line to technology without use of Cr6+ and closing other two facilities in city (W1, W3). Firm with total debt of CZK 751 million/EUR 30 million (main creditor is Česká spořitelna with claim of CZK 571 million/EUR 23 million from acquisition loan) applied to court for reorganization
April 3, 2025 | 05:52pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 3.9% in March, by 4.3% to 664,571 in Q1 (motorcycles -32.8%, -40.7%; buses +6.7%, -15%; vans/trucks -13.7%, -11.7%; trailers -1.4%, -5.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 40% to 176,767 in Q1 (112,968 BEVs +38.9%, 63,799 PHEVs +41.8%), representing share of 26.6% (17+9.6%)
April 3, 2025 | 05:47pm CETflashread more
Marketing & PR Director Marek Vodička to leave AB Motors CZ (AutoBinck Group; MG distributor in Czechia) on April 4. We reached this decision in connection with organizational changes aimed at more effective management of marketing activities and better interconnection between AB Motors CZ and AutoBinck Car Distribution International, Králíček said. Dominika Beranová, MG brand manager, to take over coordination of marketing and PR activities between both entities (AB Motors, ACDI)
April 2, 2025 | 01:41pm CETflashread more
Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit 2025: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 3rd conference on sustainability in Prague, Czechia on April 10. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Daikin, Camea, KB (Komerční banka), Raiffeisenbank, ČS (Česká spořitelna), ISFC (International Sustainable Finance Centre), ACT Commodities, Enviros, Rezolv Energy, Veolia, Institut 2050, VŠCHT, ČVUT, VŠB-TUO, MŽP, SP ČR (Confederation of Industry and Transport of Czech Republic) to speak at avent
April 2, 2025 | 01:34pm CETflashread more
CzechToll (ITIS Holding, PPF Group): Carriers paid record CZK 17.16 billion (EUR 688 million, +15%) in tolls in Czechia in 2024. Increase is mainly due to new CO2 emission charge introduced in March 2024, which accounts for approximately 15% of total tolls paid. Freight transport intensity grew by 3% to 1.16 billion toll transactions. At end of 2024 as many as 882,000 vehicles weighing over 3.5 tons registered in electronic toll system, of which over 700,000 vehicles had foreign license plate numbers. For registered vehicles, CzechToll issued 659,000 on-board units to carriers
April 2, 2025 | 01:21pm CETflashread more
eFleet Day 2025: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 4th conference on possibilities of electrification of vehicle fleets in companies in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 9, test drives with more than 60 BEVs (Škoda, Mercedes, Renault, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, MG, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Citroën, Cupra, Farizon, Fuso, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, SEAT, Volvo, Xpeng, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), presentation of products and services (ČSOB Leasing, Visa, EES, Applipower, Ayvens, eJoin, IBG). Representatives of Škoda Auto Slovensko, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Emil Frey Group/Peugeot, Scania CER, Voltia, ZSE Drive, Ionity, Slovenské elektrárne, GreenWay Infrastructure, Greenlogy, OMV, NearCharger.com, ČSOB, ČSOB Poisťovňa, Global Payments, D-Tax, 3Mon, Wattiva, Siemens Healthineers, GO4, SAPI, RAP/EU to speak at conference
March 31, 2025 | 08:51pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 23,704 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in February (+153%; 19,136 battery electric vehicles, +189.8%, 4,568 plug-in hybrids, +65.1%), of which 23,673 cars (+152.6%; Škoda: 15,794 BEVs, +337.6%, 2,391 PHEVs, +127.5%; Hyundai: 3,311 BEVs, +10.6%, 2,177 PHEVs, +26.9%) and 31 buses (SOR: 0 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 31 BEVs)
March 31, 2025 | 08:46pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales of Chinese-owned car brands in Europe (28 countries) rose by 30% to 66,867 new cars (19,800 BEVs – Volvo 6,656 -30%, BYD 4,436 +94%, Polestar 2,405 +84%, MG 2,260 -67%, Xpeng 1,034 +259%, Leapmotor 900) in February, representing market share of 6.9% (+1.7 pp y/y). Registrations of Chinese brands increased by 82% to 40,643 vehicles, representing market share of 4.2% (+1.9 pp y/y)
March 31, 2025 | 08:40pm CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 11.6% y/y to 82,178 in February, of which 73,814 cars (-7.6%) and 8,364 commercial vehicles (-35.9%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hybrids (HEVs) down by 5.6% to 27,398 units, representing 37.1% share in total car production in country (February 2024: 36.3%)
March 31, 2025 | 08:35pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in February, by 0.4% y/y (new: -0.4%, +1.3%; used: -0.1%, -1.5%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.8%, +1.4%), spare parts and accessories (+0.6%, +1.6%), fuels and oils (+0.6%, -3.9%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+1.2%, +6.8%)
March 31, 2025 | 08:29pm CETflashread more
GlobalData: New diesel car (including diesel hybrid) sales in Western Europe down by 23.9% in February, penetration (share) down by 3.3 pp. Diesel market leaders include Volkswagen Group (102,600 in first two months), Mercedes-Benz (36,000), Stellantis (33,700), BMW (30,400), Ford (15,600), JLR/Jaguar Land Rover (8,300), Renault (6,700), Hyundai-Kia (6,400), Toyota (4,200)
March 31, 2025 | 08:25pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 7.8% y/y to 120,515 in February (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra -0.9%, Hyundai -18.3%, Toyota -19%). Buses (Iveco +16.8%, SOR -52.4%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -29.9%) successful differently. Slower pace of new passenger car production, correlated with decline in registrations in main European markets of Germany (-6.4%), France (-0.7%), Italy (-6.2%) or UK (-1%), is also reflected in February domestic production data, Petzl said. Electric car production increased by 152.6% to 23,673 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car manufacturing decreased by 20.2% to 96,842 units
March 31, 2025 | 08:19pm CETflashread more
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GM struggles with massive recalls, covering millions of cars
May 19, 2014 | 12:33am CEToriginalThe models including those exported to Europe, faults, repair costs, investigation of the carmaker, criticism of NHTSA...
read moreVolkswagen to produce one Skoda model in Poland
May 15, 2014 | 11:06pm CEToriginalIt will be a further step in its strategy to produce sister models of the Volkswagen Group brands in one place. The model, locations, timing...
read moreNexen Tire to probably build its first European plant in Czech Rep
May 15, 2014 | 10:44pm CEToriginalOne region has already approved the sale of land to the company. Location, the amount of investments, HR, clients, preparation and project timing, statements of the state representatives...
read moreSkoda to soon offer consumer operating lease in Czech Rep
May 14, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalTiming, models, versions, prices, inspiration from leases for employee, benefits of rental, sales of used cars, business expectations...
read moreAGC Automotive received contract on hybrid model from Porsche
May 14, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalProduction of two types of glass will be ensured by a factory in the Czech Republic. Model, volume of production, other clients, expansion of the Chuderice plant, HR...
read moreVolvo Group has appointed new Sales Director of Renault Trucks for Czech Rep
May 14, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe function has been taken by a manager from Slovakia. His predecessor has moved into the field of construction machinery. Details...
read moreHyundai began offering branded operating lease in Czech Rep, Arval became partner
May 14, 2014 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe product brand, dealers involved in the pilot operation, the target group, the situation in Central Europe...
read moreLinda Jackson to become new head of Citroen brand
May 14, 2014 | 12:11am CEToriginalAt the same time, PSA appointed the head of the DS premium brand. Frederic Banzet will be promoted to...
read moreBrisk won contract for new range of engines from Volkswagen
May 13, 2014 | 12:59am CEToriginalProduct, R&D, success in the pre-audit, other products and clients…
read moreCarlos Ghosn became new president of ACEA
May 13, 2014 | 12:23am CEToriginalCEO of the Renault-Nissan alliance thus comes back to the head of the carmakers’ association after five years. Philippe Varin...
read moreSkoFIN renewed campaign with guarantee of best financing offer
May 13, 2014 | 12:15am CEToriginalCreative representation was made by another agency than a year ago. Promo mix, example of a credit with the last increased payment...
read moreDS Tour: Citroen holds roadshow with premium brand DS in Czech Rep
May 13, 2014 | 12:08am CEToriginalCities and dates, models for testing, autographs of ambassador Simona Krainova, microsite, business results...
read moreOpel: Re-exports of new cars in Czech Rep continue to grow
May 11, 2014 | 10:26pm CEToriginalData for the first four months and the individual brands, ranking in sales, significant growth in sales and market share of Opel, the development of short-term registrations in 2012-2014...
read moreHyundai: Czech car market fell by more than 10% in April
May 11, 2014 | 10:09pm CEToriginalAccording to statistics of registrations, it grew though. Results of Hyundai, the most demanded models…
read moreAuto Styl and Auto Brejla denied cooperation with Auto Charouz group
May 6, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalAuto Charouz yet mentions these dealers as its partners. The current offer of brands, closure of one showroom...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars up by 16.2% in Czech Rep in April
May 6, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe growth was driven by the Skoda, Dacia, Ford, Seat, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Opel, BMW and Hyundai brands. Growth of commercial vehicles...
read moreDispute over refrigerant in AC: Supreme Administrative Court in France finally lifted ban on sale of Mercedes cars
May 6, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe ban issued by the government is unjustified and cars with the old refrigerant do not constitute a serious threat to the environment...
read moreOne manager left AutoBinck Holding
May 6, 2014 | 12:55am CEToriginalHe was responsible for one Czech sales and service centre. His new work, his successor from Auto Palace...
read moreSkoda Auto made personnel change in senior management position
May 4, 2014 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThe movement of the long-time manager then caused a release of another position, for which the carmaker is now selecting a successor...
read moreForez to expand production in Czech Rep and build R&D centre
May 4, 2014 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe 10-year expansion plan, locations, new buildings, investment amount, HR, products and clients, the acquisition of two companies, the expansion in CEE...
read moreTrade unions in Czech factory of Hyundai announced strike alert
May 4, 2014 | 11:01pm CEToriginalIt happened before the negotiation with a mediator. Demands and proposals of both parties, individual amendments...
read moreKia Motors Czech chose new Managing Director
May 4, 2014 | 10:31pm CEToriginalIt is a manager with experience from several carmakers. His profile...
read morePetr Janeba ended as head of Volkswagen brand in Czech Rep
April 30, 2014 | 05:54am CEToriginalHe has held the position for almost 3 years and has been at the Volkswagen Group for 15 years. Timing, successor, his new position...
read moreHyundai Motor appointed new head of plant in Czech Rep
April 30, 2014 | 05:45am CEToriginalKim Jun Ha has been charged with a Hyundai plant outside Europe. The new president of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech has become...
read moreGerman court rejected action against two former directors of Porsche SE
April 30, 2014 | 05:38am CEToriginalAccording to the court, their alleged market manipulation connected to efforts to take over Volkswagen is not provable...
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