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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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Hyundai to continue in test action on Czech market in autumn, changing just model
October 4, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginalOver 2,500 people are interested in the free test of the Hyundai i30, they can now try out the Hyundai i20, while utilizing an action model of...
read moreOpel did not find investor for Antwerp-based plant
October 4, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginalNone of the potential investors came with an adequate plan by the end of September and according to the Opel initial plan, the production will be stopped in...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel cheapened in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week
October 4, 2010 | 11:03pm CEToriginalPetrol at the Czech filling stations decreased price by 7 hellers, diesel by 2 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read morePARIS: Scholz: Skoda Auto planning to record product investments in 2011
October 4, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginalSimultaneously, the carmaker is developing most new models in the history. The number of model series will grow from five to seven; at the Geneva Motor Show...
read moreTesla Motors recalling 439 electric Roadster cars for repairs
October 4, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginalThis is the second corrective action of the American electric vehicle manufacturer. Reason for recall, previous sales...
read morePARIS: Jahn (SAP, Volkswagen): Car production to grow to 5% in Czech Rep in 2010
October 4, 2010 | 12:48am CEToriginalGlobal sales should rise by 7%, European fall by 6%, Czech stagnate. The automotive industry in the Czech Republic is now, according to Jahn, stabilized...
read moreVisteon left bankruptcy regime in USA after year and half
October 4, 2010 | 12:26am CEToriginalThe company reduced its debts by USD 2 billion and reorganized its activities. Visteon will now focus on air conditioning, electronics, interiors and lighting, aiming to benefit from the growth in CEE and Brazil...
read moreCar sales in USA down by 4% m/m in September compared to August decline by 5%
October 4, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginalSales increased by 29% y/y due to the low comparison base caused by the scrap bonus termination. The results of the largest U.S. carmaker GM...
read moreBMW Group to recall 350,800 BMW and Rolls-Royce cars for repairs due to brake problems
October 3, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has seen a reduction in power brake booster. The recall also applies to Europe, including the Czech Republic. The affected models and years of production...
read moreNew cheap Skoda sedan to possibly have renewed name of Felicia, to be produced in Czech Rep, China and Russia
October 1, 2010 | 04:42am CEToriginalIn Russia, the production should start later than in the Czech Republic. The expected development of Skoda Auto sales on the Russian market...
read moreDirect became new partner of loyalty program Bene+ from GE Money Bank, first in insurance sector
October 1, 2010 | 04:33am CEToriginalDirect’s clients can get a discount on premiums when paying it by credit card. Deepening of cooperation between Direct and GE Money…
read moreAuthorized importers and dealers joint grey sales of new cars in Czech Rep
September 30, 2010 | 02:33am CEToriginalReasons (strategies, prices and exchange rates), brands, reducing the wholesale distribution at Saab, aggressive pricing policy of Skoda on the Czech market...
read moreSkoda Auto to launch testing of electric Octavia in Czech Rep and Germany in 2011
September 30, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginalThe total range, Li-ion batteries, charging time, electric power, maximum speed, acceleration, serial production of electric vehicles...
read moreTili has already six partners for e-mobility promotion in Czech Rep
September 30, 2010 | 02:15am CEToriginalThese are companies Citroen, Tazzari, Vectrix, Alke, Winora and Rittal. Apart from the e-mobility, the transport emissions’ reduction will be supported by home working as well...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen to expand cooperation with Ford and Mitsubishi
September 30, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginalIt will develop Euro 6 engines with Ford and together with Mitsubishi the electric commercial vehicles. Details of the two collaborations with time schedules...
read moreS. & W. Automobily started providing extended warranty for 1 year for new and used cars
September 30, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalThis North-Bohemian dealer of brands Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mitsubishi Fuso is cooperating with CarGarantie. Details of the warranty...
read moreAuto Hase reduced Volvo cars’ service by 20%
September 30, 2010 | 01:42am CEToriginalCurrent and new rates for mechanical, bodywork, painting, electrics and diagnostic work, the price for pick-up service...
read moreMartin Winterkorn possibly stay in Volkswagen’s top management at least until 2015
September 30, 2010 | 01:38am CEToriginalHe is reportedly supported by the Supervisory Board, trade unions and himself. The decision on his contract’s extension should be made in...
read moreAmsterdam to invest in e-mobility development by purchasing thousands of EVs and charging stations
September 30, 2010 | 01:30am CEToriginalThe current situation in the city, plans of the municipality, negotiations with the European and Japanese carmakers, cooperation with Better Place, new jobs...
read moreJahn (Volkswagen): Skoda Auto looking for Chinese suppliers mainly because of growth in global production and localization of production abroad
September 29, 2010 | 04:48am CEToriginalHowever, he did not rule out that they could also supply plants in the Czech Republic. Synergies and savings of scale in the supply base in China...
read moreContract signing by CEZ and Peugeot protracting, negotiations under way for year
September 29, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe current situation, not including Citroen into the testing of electric cars, the expected number of Peugeot iOn cars, e-mobility activities of Mitsubishi in the Czech Republic...
read moreSkoda to possibly present electric car based on Octavia at Paris Motor Show
September 29, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginalIt should cover 120 km on a single charge, design to be different as well. At the same time, the carmaker will introduce a complete model range with a start-stop system...
read morePeugeot to enter Czech Rep and Slovakia with program of quality used cars
September 29, 2010 | 01:28am CEToriginalAt the same time, it will become the first carmaker importing used cars from abroad. Partners Dekra, Europ Assistance, Cebia, IBS expert, TipCars...
read moreBMW to supply technology and components to Saab
September 29, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalBMW should provide some Saab models with engines, then technology for the upcoming Saab's smaller models. The agreement should be concluded in...
read moreFiat placed alternatively powered vehicles by LPG on Czech market
September 29, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalThis happened after year and half preparations. Range of models and engines, parameters of aggregates, prices, warranty terms, conversion for free within funding...
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