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Automotive Day 2024: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 3rd exhibition of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles and hybrids (over 30 models from 14 brands such as Hyundai, Škoda, Kia, Toyota, Citroën, Volkswagen, Peugeot, BMW, Tesla, Tatra, Suzuki, Lexus) in Prague, Czechia on April 10 with test drives and conference on Contemporary market challenges of automotive industry (electromobility and other alternative drives, car power systems and increasing demands on infrastructure, AI in Automotive, autonomous driving systems). Representatives of ČVUT, AutoSAP, EY (Ernst & Young), CIIRC, Siemens, PRE (Pražská energetika), DPP, Škoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, SDA, Volkswagen, Citroën, Kia, Toyota, Peugeot to speak at conference. Event designed for students, academics as well as general and professional public
April 3, 2024 | 09:57am CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 6.3% to EUR 657 per claim in 2023, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and fuel system (including turbochargers) defects are most often, engine repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics system are most reliable
April 3, 2024 | 09:52am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Germany (20% share in total registrations in Europe) was largest supplier (assembly origin) of new cars for European market in January-February, followed by Spain (14%), Czechia (9%), France (7.9%), Slovakia (4.9%), Japan (4.6%), UK (4.5%), Turkey (4.3%), China (4%) and others (27%). As for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), order is different – Germany (33%), China (20%), Spain (7%), Czechia (5.5%), France (5.1%), Japan (3%), UK (1.6%) and others (24%). Approximately 44% of all volumes of made-in-China cars imported by Western brands including Tesla, Volvo and Dacia, while 40% by MG and 16% by other Chinese brands, Munoz pointed out
April 3, 2024 | 09:40am CETflashread more
MOVE 2024: MTP to hold international mobility congress at Motor Show in Poznań, Poland on April 4. Representatives of Volkswagen Group Polska, Volkswagen Poznań, Audi, Scania Polska, MAN Truck & Bus, Daimler Truck Polska, Iveco Poland, Volvo Trucks Poland, Stellantis, Volkswagen Financial Services, Polenergia eMobility, mPower, High Yield Battery Fab (HYBF), Wielton, Umicore Battery Materials Poland, Intel Poland, Ionway, PKN Orlen, ARP e-Vehicles, Durapower, Bergman Engineering, Bain & Company, Claritas Investments to speak at conference
March 29, 2024 | 01:56pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 10.7% to 202,940 units (130,672 BEVs, +10%; 72,268 PHEVs, +12%) in February, representing 20.5% share in total registrations (penetration, +0.1pp). Tesla Model Y (19,940 cars, +8%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (7,912, +71%), Peugeot 208 (5,322, +31%), MG4 (5,231, +93%) and Volvo XC40 (4,604, +6%). Volvo XC60 (4,341, +38%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Ford Kuga (3,178, -6%), BMW X1 (2,654, +105%), Mercedes GLC (2,462, +75%) and Audi A3 (2,286, +193%)
March 29, 2024 | 01:46pm CETflashread more
Poznań Motor Show 2024: Dozens of exhibitors of cars (BAIC, Arcfox, Citroën, Dodge, Ram, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Dacia, Forthing/Dongfeng, Voyah, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, MG/Grupa Bemo, Maxus, Mazda/Bednarscy, Nissan, SsangYong, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Aston Martin, Ineos, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz/MB Motors), motorcycles (Can-Am, CFMoto, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Polaris, Royal Enfield, Super Soco, Triumph, Zero, Zontes), caravans, spare parts & accessories (Liqui Moly, 3M, Orlen Oil, Varta, Yamaha, ZF, Ekoenergetyka, Motul, Falken, Navitel, Mirka, Axalta) to join motor show in Poznań, Poland (April 4-7, 2023: 96,103 visitors). Fair to be divided according to several thematic areas – Car Zone, Luxury & Supercars, Motorcycle Zone, Stunt Show, Drift Zone, Detailing Zone, Tuning Zone, Automotive Technology, Retro Vehicles, Caravaning
March 28, 2024 | 04:51pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 9,371 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in Ferbruary (-9.6%; 6,604 battery electric vehicles, -9%, 2,767 plug-in hybrids, -11.1%), of which 9,371 cars (-9.6%; Škoda: 3,609 BEVs, -0.7%, 1,051 PHEVs, +459%; Hyundai: 2,995 BEVs, -17.3%, 1,716 PHEVs, -41.3%) and 0 buses (SOR: 0 BEVs, 0 PHEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs, 0 PHEVs)
March 28, 2024 | 04:34pm CETflashread more
Trešl: Hyundai considered deploying Xcient hydrogen trucks/tractors (FCEVs) to transport components (transmissions/gearboxes, batteries, engines) between Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech) and Žilina, Slovakia (Kia Slovakia), but there is lack of nearby source of green hydrogen
March 27, 2024 | 11:52am CETflashread more
eFleet Day 2024: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 3rd conference on EVs in company fleets in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 10, test drives with more than 40 BEV models (Hyundai, Mercedes, Kia, Škoda, Iveco, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Ford, MG, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Volvo, Voltia), presentation of charging solutions (Shell, ZSE Drive, EES, Pixii, Siemens). Representatives of SEVA, Slovenské elektrárne, ČSOB Leasing, Kia Sales Slovakia, Škoda Auto Slovensko, ZSE Drive, D-Tax, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Shell Fleet Solutions, Hyundai Motor Slovakia, Voltia, GreenWay Infrastructure, 3Mon, Pixii, eJoin, Greenlogy, OMV to speak at conference
March 27, 2024 | 11:44am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 27.8% y/y in February (Škoda+SEAT +12.3%, Hyundai -5%, Toyota +1,609%). Buses (Iveco -1.9%, SOR -40%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +120%) successful differently. Not only January but also February vehicle production figures surpass best pre-crisis results in absolute terms. Despite shortages of some components or reports of economic slowdown, automotive industry continues to support Czech economy, Petzl said
March 27, 2024 | 11:36am CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) began to assess transaction where AutoWallis Group (SsangYong distributor in Czechia, dealer of BMW cars and motorcycles and Mini vehicles in Hungary and Slovenia, representative of total of 23 brands in 16 countries of Central and Eastern Europe/CEE; revenues of HUF 366 billion/EUR 925 million and sales of 44,909 vehicles in 2023) acquires NC Auto (BMW dealerships, BMW Motorrad and Mini service centers in Hradec Králové, Prague and Pardubice, Czechia detached in 2023 from Stratos Auto – Iveco and Kia dealer in Hradec Králové; sales of 737 new and used BMW cars in 2023, +13.4%) from founder (Martin Strakoš)
March 26, 2024 | 10:48am CETflashread more
Supplier for Car of the Year 2024 in Czech Republic: 17 companies supply components (boot/trunk linings, jacks, chocks, ratchets, tyres/tires, washer hoses, carpets, high-strength bolts, door locks and pullers, axle springs, seals/gaskets, electric parking brakes, electric water pumps) for Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214) from Czechia (Autoneum, Brano, Continental, Fehrer, Gumárny Zubří, Gumotex, Kamax, Kiekert, KS Kolbenschmidt/Rheinmetall, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, S.N.O.P./Snop, Strojmetal, THK, Vitesco Technologies, ZF), AutoSAP said. Kiekert-CS supplies GL2.1 locks from Přelouč, THK Rhythm Automotive Czech pillow ball joints (PBJ) from Dačice
March 26, 2024 | 10:40am CETflashread more
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SaarGummi plans further investment in Czech Rep
March 9, 2017 | 02:06am CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, sales of Czech plants in 2016, the plan for 2017, new contracts, HR, payroll growth, employment of agency and handicapped workers...
read moreMaier: Skoda to apparently obtain contract from Volkswagen to develop platform for low-cost cars
March 7, 2017 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe segment, markets, timing, HR, investments in the period 2017-2018, the first EV, capacity limits in Europe, the search for a new chief designer...
read moreFCA apparently considers moving production of one model to Eastern Europe
March 7, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe carmaker did not comment on the information. Model, locations, reasons, timing...
read moreNissan began offering new connectivity services to fleet customers in Europe
March 7, 2017 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe platform will allow interconnection of fleets, equipment, employees, clients and processes. Partner, benefits of Nissan Connect Fleet, launch in the Czech market…
read moreCar of the Year 2017: Peugeot 3008 became European Car of Year, first SUV in history
March 6, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalIt is followed with a tiny margin by the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Mercedes-Benz E-Class finished the third. Details of the final ranking and scoring, voting of the Czech juror...
read morePSA to buy GM Europe for EUR 2.2 billion
March 6, 2017 | 11:41pm CEToriginalIt includes Opel, Vauxhall and financial division. The financial partner, expected savings, horizon of the profit return, comments of KPMG, EY and Kelley Blue Book analysts...
read moreDaimler to recall 1 million Mercedes cars due to fires
March 6, 2017 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe affected models and model years, the details of the problem, the number of reported fires, timing...
read moreAuto Corson appointed new Managing Director of Carent Praha
March 5, 2017 | 09:42pm CEToriginalNews in 2017, Speed car rental with prices starting at CZK 340/day, Speed Card loyalty card, expansion of the Speed used car shop concept...
read moreTUV Sud opened another lab in Czech Rep
March 5, 2017 | 09:29pm CEToriginalThis allows non-destructive testing of vehicle safety. Location, amount of investment, HR, suppliers and partners, advantages compared to crash tests, use, award in a competition held by CzechInvest...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 6% in February, thanks to firms
March 5, 2017 | 09:15pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Renault, VW, Dacia, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes or Ford. Decline in commercial vehicles, results over two months...
read morePSA allegedly reached agreement with GM to buy Opel
March 5, 2017 | 09:01pm CEToriginalThe carmakers did not comment on it. PSA Board approval, announcement of the transaction, deferred meetings with employees, expected savings...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Two facelifts and one sports version of three-year-old model nominated
March 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe cars did not get into the nomination list of the European Car of the Year. Comments by SDA, carmakers and jury president...
read moreMedea Research: New car sales in Czech Rep up by 6.8% in February 2017
March 2, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Renault, Dacia, Toyota, Mercedes or VW. Developments in vans, increase in purpose registrations, results over two months...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
March 2, 2017 | 03:14am CEToriginalHis career has been teamed exclusively with Volkswagen Group. His future direction and successor...
read moreMitsubishi Motors to have new PR manager in Czech Rep
March 1, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe position has been held by Pavla Drmotova for more than five years. Reasons, successor, timing...
read moreBrexit: BMW apparently considering placing manufacturing of Mini EV to Germany
February 28, 2017 | 11:00pm CEToriginalThe carmaker did not comment on the information. Possible locations in continental Europe, the planned launch, talks with the British government...
read morePwC, EY: Car prices in Czech Rep to increase slightly in 2017
February 28, 2017 | 10:46pm CEToriginalReasons, the termination of CNB interventions, the effect on prices of imported cars, following the market leader, the price level in Europe...
read moreSDA: 218 HEVs and 18 EVs registered in Czech Rep in January
February 28, 2017 | 10:36pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 297 vehicles powered by CNG and 67 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives...
read moreTatra appointed new Sales Director
February 27, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalCzech manufacturer of trucks and special vehicles occupied the position by its own manager. David Pipal...
read moreCar sales in Russia fell by 5% in January
February 27, 2017 | 11:51pm CEToriginalIn the second half of the month, however, sales began to recover. The results of individual brands, an outlook for 2017...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU increase by 10,2 % in January
February 27, 2017 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThe third growth in a row, the influence of the number of working days, results in individual countries, a slump in Ireland and Slovakia, sales of automakers...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group decreased by 4% in January
February 27, 2017 | 11:22pm CEToriginalThe first decline after five months of growth, reasons, demand in individual markets, increase of most brands...
read moreUS car sales fell by 1.8% in January
February 27, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalCircumstances, results of automakers, an outlook for 2017...
read moreSales of Skoda cars rose by 2.4% in January
February 27, 2017 | 02:06am CEToriginalIt was the fourteenth growth in a row. Sales in individual markets, growth in the Czech Republic, a fall in China, interest in various models, Citigo facelift...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep increased by 19% in January, mainly thanks to companies
February 27, 2017 | 01:57am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by VW, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, Ford and Peugeot brands. Missing data on operating leases for consumers, a decline in trucks...
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