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Porsche: Iryna Kauk to become Vice President for Europe region (excluding Germany) on May 1. Michael Kirsch, former Head of Sales in China (President and CEO Porsche China, Hong Kong & Macao), appointed as new Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe (Porsche Central and Eastern Europe/CEE based in Prague, Czechia; 28 countries)
April 7, 2025 | 11:40am CETflashread more
Bauma 2025: Daimler Truck (Mercedes-Benz), MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Tatra Trucks (+VS-Mont), Volvo Trucks, ABB, Allison Transmission, Ams Osram, Apollo Tyres, ArcelorMittal, BorgWarner, Bosch, Cummins, Dafo Vehicle, Dana, Danfoss, Deutz, Donaldson, Eberspächer, Fassi, Faun, Federal-Mogul, Forvia Hella, Hexagon, Fuchs Lubricants, Goodyear, Grammer, Hitachi, Honda Engines, Hyundai Construction Equipment, IFM Electronic, John Deere Power Systems, Johnson Controls, Kässbohrer, Kawasaki Precision Machinery, Kobit, Kögel Trailer, Komatsu, Kreisel Electric, Kubota, Kyocera Unimerco Fastening, Leica Geosystems, Liebherr, Linde Hydraulics, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr, Magna Tyres, Mann+Hummel, Miba Frictec, Murrelektronik, Palfinger, Parker Hannifin, Pewag, Röchling, Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Schaeffler Technologies, Schmitz Cargobull, Schwarzmüller, SKF, Spal Automotive, SSAB, Stäubli, Sumitomo, Suncar, Trelleborg, UFI Filters Hydraulics, Voestalpine, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta, Würth, ZF, ZVL Auto, BNP Paribas Lease, Deutsche Leasing, LeasinGo, TotalEnergies, CzechTrade to join 34th fair for construction and mining machinery and vehicles in Munich, Germany (April 7-13). Simultaneously, conference to take place (April 7-11), focusing on one of five key topics every day (climate neutrality, mining challenge, alternative drive concepts, networked construction, sustainable construction)
April 7, 2025 | 11:32am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 12.4% in March, by 6.4% to 580,502 in Q1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -3.2%, -10.6% to 84,747; trucks up to 6 tonnes +49.2%, +35.4% to 2,695). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in Q1 (BEV: 120,191 +42.6%; PHEV: 53,686 +26.1%; HEV: 86,005 +18.7%; petrol: 286,787 -7.1%; diesel: 33,833 -10.2%)
April 7, 2025 | 11:26am CETflashread more
Olfin Car (Volkswagen, Škoda, Volvo, Toyota, Ford, Lexus dealer in Trutnov, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Toyota service in Kolín, Czechia) opened SsangYong/KGM dealership in Hradec Králové, in former Toyota showroom in Malšovice (which company moved to Slezské Předměstí)
April 7, 2025 | 11:19am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 91.6 million (+3.4%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.5 million (+3.3%). Trade tensions are on rise, bringing potential for slowdown in global economy and pullback in auto sales, in particular. However, industry is showing resilience for now. Scrappage subsidies in China and growth in other Asian markets are expected to deliver increase in sales overall, although downside risks are mounting, Oakley (GlobalData) said
April 7, 2025 | 11:13am CETflashread more
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
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Citroen launched program of stock car sale Citroen Car Store in Czech Rep
September 18, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe current offer, locator with a range of parameters, further improvement of the micro-site Carstore.citroen.cz, considered extension of dealer demonstration cars...
read moreImporto Drive started to import cars manufactured abroad to Czech Rep
September 18, 2011 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThis independent car dealer has added Ford to brands Skoda and Hyundai. A new showroom in Klatovy, sales results, financing with three partners...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen plants in Europe continue to face shortfall of supplies from Agrati
September 18, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe shutdown of car production has been extended for another few days, in Slovakia until…
read moreRenault launched service program Service 5+ for older cars in Czech Rep
September 18, 2011 | 11:25pm CEToriginalMaintenance with a saving of at least 20%, inspection for CZK 1 when registering a vehicle, the latest news in accessories, a package of oil replacement for Dacia cars, special offer on winter tires and wheels...
read moreSkoda's sixth model to reportedly bear name Go or Citigo, seventh model to be Rapid
September 18, 2011 | 11:13pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has not yet officially disclosed the names. The mini car derived from the VW Up! will apparently come on the market with three-door bodywork first...
read moreKiekert chose Czech Rep as main production point for Europe, wants to build another plant here
September 16, 2011 | 04:06am CEToriginalAn extension of the existing plant in Prelouc is an option. The investment, production area, HR plans, sales of locks, revenues, customers...
read moreLexus prepared special offer for CT, IS and RX in Czech Rep
September 16, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginalA loan with an annual interest rate of 1.99% for the RX 450h and 4.99% for the CT 200h, packages Navi Edition and Style Edition, the offer for Slovakia...
read moreSuzuki intends to end alliance with Volkswagen, asking it to purchase stakes
September 15, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginalVolkswagen has refused the sale of the stake and is still interested in the cooperation. However, the partnership has not shown any output for two years. Details...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen cut car production in many plants in Europe
September 15, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginalThe reason is again a failure of supplies of components, which are delivered by a single supplier. Contractor, reasons for the shutdown, component, factories concerned including the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreKaban: Skoda thinks of third body version of A-Entry, large SUV and large MPV
September 15, 2011 | 03:10am CEToriginalOctavia III is already done and could appear at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 2012. Serial form of the MissionL concept will probably be presented in Geneva in spring 2012...
read moreJohnson Controls completed construction of its new Czech plant near Zatec
September 15, 2011 | 02:57am CEToriginalThe factory will start production for Skoda Auto with 40 employees in July 2012. The head of the plant has become...
read moreSkoFIN began selling cars seized from leasing through online auction
September 14, 2011 | 05:37am CEToriginalAs a partner SkoFIN chose Porsche Inter Auto. Details of the cooperation, access to auctions, auction dates...
read moreVolkswagen to apparently use its options to take Porsche AG over
September 14, 2011 | 05:09am CEToriginalVolkswagen originally planned a merger with the parent company Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which is a majority owner of Porsche AG. The option can be used from...
read moreFehrer Automotive increases production in Czech Rep, moving there part of production from abroad
September 13, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginalDetails of the strategy, replacement of the technology of seat production in one of the Czech plants, new orders, development of Fehrer Bohemia’s turnover...
read moreInvelt increased revenues by 25% in H1, sales of new BMW cars by 20% and market share by 4 pp
September 13, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalDetails of financial and business indicators, results in motorcycles, a new e-shop for accessories, activities for customers and CSR...
read moreCitroen offers lowest price guarantee on LCVs in Czech Rep in September and October
September 13, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginalDetails of the action, the current network of Business Centres, special prices for September, bonus when using funding, the Professional packet not only with air conditioning, action models...
read morePeugeot wants to sell 220,000 cars of 308 in 2011
September 13, 2011 | 04:24am CEToriginalA total of 1 million 308 cars have been produced so far. Share of hatchback, wagon and coupe-cabriolet in sales; demand for engines; the current daily production...
read moreDalibor Slivinsky left Scania Czech Republic after less than a year
September 13, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginalHe was replaced by Pavel Prostrednik in management of the Prague dealership, who left the MAN importer after 11 years...
read moreSwedish trade unions filed proposal for Saab’s bankruptcy
September 13, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginalSaab received a bridge loan of EUR 70 million, which should help it in an appeal against a refusal of protection from creditors...
read moreTatra to start production of Phoenix in October, wants to produce over 1,000 trucks in 2012
September 13, 2011 | 04:09am CEToriginalSales regions, the choice of DAF’s dealer partners, price of the model, technical characteristics, differences compared to competition...
read moreArcelorMittal to build third plant in Slovakia and expand body parts production there
September 12, 2011 | 02:35am CEToriginalLocation, investment and its reasons, the size of the factory, the character of production, HR, the date of construction and start of production, customers...
read moreHyundai i30 and Kia Cee'd to undergo generational replacement after less than five years
September 12, 2011 | 12:01am CEToriginalProduction of the second-generation of this C-segment hatchback will begin in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 2012. Engines...
read moreSaab to submit new application for protection from creditors to another court
September 11, 2011 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe carmaker wants to prevent the unions from their intension to bring a suit for the company’s bankruptcy. According to analysts, Saab is before the end of its existence...
read moreVolkswagen postpones merger with Porsche, planning to make it otherwise
September 11, 2011 | 11:16pm CEToriginalIt is caused by unresolved legal issues and investigations of former top managers of Porsche. Details...
read moreJohnson Controls has big plans with new Czech plant in Zatec
September 9, 2011 | 03:16am CEToriginalSoon the company will start production in the first hall and by 2014 it wants to quadruple the plant, quintuple production and triple staff. Components for Skoda Auto...
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