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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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Hyundai won two tenders in Czech Rep
January 24, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginalIt will supply two state-owned companies with several hundred cars manufactured in Nosovice. The companies, participants of competitions, winning models, the number of vehicles, the value of contracts...
read moreRecticel plant in Czech Rep hit by fire
January 22, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalNobody was injured. Location, extent and the expected losses, new orders of Recticel Automotive factories in the Czech Republic...
read moreFord to launch 13 electrified models by 2020
January 22, 2017 | 11:38pm CEToriginalElectric and hybrid passenger cars and commercial vehicles, autonomous hybrid car, FordPass, testing, investments in North American factories, production moving of one model to Mexico...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars to consumers in Czech Rep increased by 11.9% in 2016
January 22, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe interest in individual brands, impact of operating lease for private individuals, registrations of businesses and other operators…
read morePlatooning: DB Schenker and MAN agreed to develop and test truck drives in convoys
January 20, 2017 | 03:47am CEToriginalDetails of the autonomous mobility project, pilot highway, the deployment of self-driving vehicles, timing, positive effects (economic, security, environment)...
read moreProduction of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Poland increased by 2.8% in 2016
January 20, 2017 | 03:39am CEToriginalThe carmakers producing in the country are Fiat, Opel and Volkswagen. Results in December...
read moreBMW Group moved Czech branch including training centre
January 18, 2017 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe reason is rising demands on staffing and space. The original and the new address, details...
read moreCar production in Slovakia up by 0.1% in 2016 to new record
January 18, 2017 | 05:31am CEToriginalSlovakia remained the largest car producer per capita, according to ZAP. While production of PSA and Kia increased, production of Volkswagen declined. ZAP outlook for 2017, HR...
read moreFlexiPlan: LeasePlan introduced new product of mid-term car hire
January 18, 2017 | 02:13am CEToriginalIt bridges the gap between rental and operating leases. Possible uses, advantages (flexibility, unlimited mileage), implementation in individual countries, models, prices...
read moreCar sales in Russia down in 2016 by 11%
January 18, 2017 | 01:51am CEToriginalAEB expects single-digit growth in 2017. Results in December and Q4, demand for Lada cars...
read moreDonald Trump threatened BMW with high duties on car imports into US
January 16, 2017 | 11:55pm CEToriginalHe does not understand that some automakers have global production hubs for certain models. The response of BMW, VDA and Germany, exports from Spartanburg to the whole world...
read moreServind extending its activities in body repairs
January 16, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalPartnership with Car-O-Liner for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, opening of the bodywork training centre in Prague, expanding the portfolio of products, not only for painting (SaicoZero, EMM, Wielander + Schill, Castrol)...
read moreDieselgate: France began investigating Renault because of emissions from diesel cars
January 15, 2017 | 11:23pm CEToriginalThe carmaker says that it complies with all French and European laws and that the cars are not equipped with software allowing to falsify tests. Reactions of the stock exchange, an analyst’s comment...
read moreNaOperak.cz: Another grabber for operating leases established in Czech Rep
January 15, 2017 | 11:10pm CEToriginalThe author of the project and his other activities, car and van brands offered, the most popular brands and models partners (leasing companies, dealers), target groups...
read morePorsche launched Czech car configurator
January 15, 2017 | 10:54pm CEToriginalLocalized application Porsche Car Configurator allows you to save, change or send the car configuration to a dealer...
read moreDieselgate: US accused FCA of manipulating emissions, company refused it
January 12, 2017 | 11:07pm CEToriginalReasons, affected models (SUV and pick-up) of two US brands, the number of vehicles, impending fine, reaction of the stock exchange, problems regarding the permit to sell this year's models...
read moreFord ceased to export waste from factories in Europe to landfill
January 12, 2017 | 10:33pm CEToriginalFive years ago, the production of non-recyclable waste amounted to several thousand tonnes. Innovative methods of reducing waste, reduction of energy and water consumption...
read moreDonald Trump threatened Toyota with high tariffs on car imports into US
January 11, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalHowever, he is again demonstrating his unawareness of correct and sufficient information. The automaker is preparing a relocation of production of one model from Canada to Mexico. Conflict of duties with the NAFTA agreement...
read moreSales of cars and vans in US rose by 0.4% in 2016
January 11, 2017 | 11:17pm CEToriginalIt has thus surpassed the record of 2015. Results in December, sales of automakers, the outlook for 2017, GM comment...
read moreWalmark entrusted car fleet in Czech Rep and Slovakia to LeasePlan
January 10, 2017 | 11:02pm CEToriginalIt happened shortly after the change of ownership. Leaseback, operating leases with open calculation, the number of cars, brands, the planned extension of cooperation to other countries, the former solution...
read morePorsche Inter Auto supplied Czech Police with 10 Audi cars
January 9, 2017 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe affected models, the contract price, the use, special equipment, renewal of the fleet with cars of nearly double power, the use of the original cars...
read moreSamar: Sale of cars and vans in Poland up by 16.6% in 2016
January 9, 2017 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe best-selling models were those of the Skoda brand. Results in December, growth in 21 months in a row pulled by companies, consumer demand...
read moreInteraction became distributor of Wielander + Schill products
January 8, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalContinued expansion of the range of materials, equipment and technologies for body shops (Henkel Teroson, FlexiTherm, Wefa), the new certification according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001...
read moreDB Schenker expands activities in light manufacturing
January 8, 2017 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe project in Germany was expanded with another one in the Czech Republic. Client, relocation of assembly of components closer to the production line of the automaker, models, volumes, reasons, HR...
read moreCzech Police to get 135 BMW motorcycles
January 8, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalModels, special adjustments, supplier-dealer, contract value, use, handover in two phases, funding source, driver training, motorcycle fleet of police...
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