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Davo Car (80,000 sqm used car shop with 140 employees in Olbramovice, Czechia; turnover of around CZK 1 billion/EUR 40 million) to open branch in Pilsen, in premises of former used car shop of Romino Car (car repair and tyre service center in Pilsen – Jižní Předměstí) in Černice
April 22, 2025 | 04:22pm CETflashread more
United States imposed 25% tariffs on imports of non-US-made passenger cars (previously 2.5%) and light trucks on April 3, to impose duties on imports of components and spare parts on May 3. President Donald Trump's administration (in office since January 20, 2025) expects this measure to raise budget revenues by additional USD 100 billion. Country imported USD 474 billion worth of automotive products in 2024, of which USD 220 billion worth of automobiles
April 22, 2025 | 04:17pm CETflashread more
Automotive CEE Day 2025: AutomotiveSuppliers.pl to hold in Opole, Poland 10th matchmaking meeting for automotive suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe on May 8-9. Representatives of purchasing departments of vehicle and engine makers (Arthur Bus, Govecs Poland, MAN Bus, MAN Trucks, Polaris Poland, Stellantis Gliwice, Volkswagen Motor Polska, Zoeller Tech), part/component manufacturers (Adient Poland, Autoliv, Boyd, Brose Sitech, IFA Powertrain Polska, Eldisy, Ficomirrors Polska, Gestamp Wroclaw, Gestamp Wrzesnia, GKN Automotive, Groupe Plastivaloire, Grupa Vorwerk Autotec, HAI Components Poland, IAC Group, Igopak, Ionway Poland, Isringhausen, Kirchhoff Polska, Lear, Magna Car Top Systems Poland, Magna Formpol, Mahle, Mobis Automotive System Czech, MM Systemy, Nidec Motors & Actuators Poland, Nifco Korea, Nippon Seiki Poland, OPmobility, Plast-Met Automotive Systems, Polmotors, Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials Polska, Sapa Polska, Tenglong Polska, TitanX Engine Cooling, Tuopu Poland, UFI Filters, Wirthwein Polska, Valeo Skawina, ZF, ZF CV Systems Poland) to join event. In 2024, event attracted over 710 participants from 450 companies, enabling 2,200 B2B meetings
April 17, 2025 | 08:54am CETflashread more
Olfin Car (Volkswagen, Škoda, Volvo, Toyota, Ford, Lexus, SsangYong/KGM dealer in Trutnov, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Toyota service in Kolín, Czechia) closed Volvo dealership in Trutnov after 6 years (service remained), as part of restructuring of dealer network. In released 4-year-old showroom built on greenfield site, company placed Kia brand
April 17, 2025 | 08:49am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 29% to 1.7 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in March, by 29% to 4.1 million in Q1 – China: 2.4 million BEVs and PHEVs (+36%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 900,000 (+22%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 500,000 (+16%), Rest of World (RoW): 300,000 (+27%)
April 17, 2025 | 08:44am CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2025 Czech new car registrations forecast at 225,000-240,000 units (-3% to +4%, 2024: 231,600), based on development to date (Q1: +3.6%). Stronger economic growth, rising wages, falling interest rates, calm inflation to have positive impact on purchasing power of consumers, companies and to also have positive impact on demand for cars, Razim said, adding that he expects sales to be at upper end of January estimate
April 15, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 1/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia down by 2.5% y/y to CZK 287,000 (EUR 11,430) in Q1, up by 1.1% during Q1 (12% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 23% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 31% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 34% above CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000). Older electric vehicles, whose technology is becoming obsolete due to rapid development, saw large reduction in prices. Advertising supply decreased by 6.8% y/y. In terms of powertrain types, 47.8% of cars on offer had diesel, 46.03% petrol, 2.71% hybrid, 2.19% electric, 0.89% LPG and 0.38% CNG
April 15, 2025 | 07:41am CETflashread more
Auto Opat Group (Auto Opat, Auto Opat CZ, Servis Auto Opat, Autocentrum Legerova; Škoda and Kia dealer, Volkswagen, SEAT, Cupra and VW Commercial Vehicles service, Škoda Plus and Das WeltAuto used car shop in Prague, Czechia – Nupaky, Nové Město) expanded Nové Město branch (Škoda service) with Kia service
April 11, 2025 | 11:49am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in March, stagnated y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.8%; used: +0.5%, -1.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.2%, +0.4%), spare parts and accessories (-0.1%, +1.4%), fuels and oils (-3.2%, -8.5%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.7%, +6.6%)
April 11, 2025 | 11:44am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 19.3% in March, by 3.6% to 59,686 in Q1 (vans -13.2%, -24.9%; trucks -7.3%, -11.6%; buses +56.8%, +28.6%; motorcycles -0.04%, -14%; trailers+semitrailers +7.6%, -1.7%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,395 +261.4%, 3,113 +138%; PHEV: 977 +87.5%, 2,175 +54.3%; LPG: 599 +24.8%, 1,446 +27%; petrol 14,929 +17%, 39,990 +1.1%; diesel 4,665 -1.7%, 12,960 -7.4%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (52,950 in Q1), 12,716 of them were HEVs (+16.7%)
April 11, 2025 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Automotive Functional Safety Week 2025: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold 15th conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality), ISO/PAS 8800 in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (especially artificial intelligence/AI) in Munich, Germany on April 28-30. Representatives of Volkswagen, Scania, Iveco, Lotus, VinFast, NXP Semiconductors, Renesas Electronics, Valeo, Schaeffler, TomTom, Bosch, Hella, BorgWarner, Continental, Horiba Mira, Ficosa, Magna Electronics, Infineon Technologies, Fraunhofer IESE to speak at event
April 9, 2025 | 12:58pm CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 9.3% to EUR 718 per claim in 2024, 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, (internal combustion) engine repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics system are most reliable
April 9, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
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Toyota Motor ignored problems of accelerating cars for years, according to action
August 4, 2010 | 02:51am CEToriginalProcess with the carmaker could cover 40 million customers in the U.S. if the action is granted collective status. Braking system...
read moreNissan preparing expansion in Czech Rep, personnel and dealer
August 3, 2010 | 05:30am CEToriginalIncrease of the market share should be supported by the return of Petr Ouska, the return to a higher number of dealerships and arrival of new managers...
read moreSuzuki to introduce its entry model Alto after 31 years also in Czech Rep
August 3, 2010 | 04:52am CEToriginalAlto has been sold in Europe for 29 years, in Slovakia as well. Drive, equipment, parameters, prices of the current generation Alto, sister model Nissan Pixo...
read moreLower Saxony does not intend to reduce its stake in Volkswagen
August 3, 2010 | 01:44am CEToriginalThe state, however, plans to sell shares above 20% in Volkswagen in the event that its stake rises as a result of the merger with Porsche...
read moreSkoda Octavia Edition CZ: Carmaker motivating customers in Czech Rep to choose modern engines TSI and TDI CR with discounts of up to CZK 85,000
August 3, 2010 | 01:29am CEToriginalAt the same time, an extra charge for the wagon fell by CZK 10,000. The Octavia 1.2 TSI (77 kW) can now be purchased at the cost of the 1.4 MPI (59 kW)...
read moreCitroen extended Open Way offer until end of August and discounted three selected models
August 3, 2010 | 01:07am CEToriginalDiscounted packages for 35-63%, free navigation, service contract Citroen IdealDrive for commercial vehicles. Special prices...
read moreGeely completed takeover of Volvo Car, paid less
August 3, 2010 | 12:50am CEToriginalThe company paid the carmaker Ford USD 1.3 billion in cash and USD 200 million in the form of promissory note. Another payment...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep dropped last week
August 3, 2010 | 12:12am CEToriginalPetrol Natural 95 discounted on average by 16 hellers and diesel by 11 hellers. In m/m and y/y comparison...
read moreVladimir Vosicky reinforced management of Hyundai Motor Czech
August 2, 2010 | 01:03am CEToriginalHe came to the new position of business director. Vosicky’s competencies and a change of competencies of president Kenny Lee...
read moreSPL Recycling innovated system of collection of windshields for recycling in Czech Rep
August 2, 2010 | 12:43am CEToriginalThose can now be deposited for recycling at Skoda dealers. In 2009, thanks to this the company increased volume of processed windshields by 90% to...
read moreAuto Motol Beni opened new Ford showroom in Orech near Prague
August 2, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginalIt is the third showroom of the company. AMB Prague showroom will be the main business premises and will include the Transit Center. At the same time, the company redesigned website...
read moreToyota develops low-cost car for emerging markets
August 2, 2010 | 12:05am CEToriginalThe carmaker has a relatively small share in countries such as India, Brazil or China. Planned start of the sale, price...
read moreNissan appointed two country managers for Czech Republic and Slovakia
August 1, 2010 | 11:52pm CEToriginalSo far, it has been only one, i.e. Dominik Slusarczyk. Careers of both new country managers Petr Ouska and Vladimir Holik, a new position of Slusarczyk...
read moreChrysler not to close plant in Detroit, on the contrary to engage 900 new employees
August 1, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe term of establishing a second shift, performance of the models Dodge Avenger facelift and Chrysler Sebring facelift...
read moreSkoda Auto increased operating profit by 40.6% in H1 with sales growth by 22.3%
July 30, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginalProduction went up by 17.1%, sales by 14.9%, net profit by 74.2%. Management outlook for H2 and the full year 2010…
read moreSolaris preparing hybrid bus with serial drive and electric bus
July 30, 2010 | 12:46am CEToriginalIn autumn 2010 the company will start production of intercity buses. Dates of the hybrid and electric bus introduction, principal component suppliers...
read moreVolkswagen raised revenues by 21.9% in Q2, net profit multiplied
July 30, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginalThe carmaker has seen a similar growth in the whole H1. Estimates of the analysts, view on the financial results for the full year 2010...
read moreToyota to recall 412,000 cars in U.S. to be repaired
July 29, 2010 | 05:56pm CEToriginalThe reasons are steering problems that led to at least three accidents. The measure relates to the models...
read moreChina approved takeover of Volvo Car by Chinese carmaker Geely
July 29, 2010 | 05:42pm CEToriginalThis is the final administrative step since the acquisition was approved by the European Commission in early July. Geely can start investing...
read moreIsuzu Motors to postpone entry of pickups to Slovakia in 2011, number of dealers in Czech Rep increased
July 29, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginalPlans with the dealer network in both countries, sales plans for 2010 and 2011, results from the first dealer Autotip-servis...
read moreSOR Libchavy wants to increase bus production and sales by 15% in 2010
July 29, 2010 | 12:38am CEToriginalThe results of 2009, a hybrid bus, a prototype of electric bus, technical, operational and financial parameters, component suppliers...
read moreTatra introduced semi-automatic gearbox Norgren
July 29, 2010 | 12:13am CEToriginalThis allows manual or automatic shifting in five different modes. Technical and operational details...
read moreToyota increased production by 16% in June, by 47% in H1
July 28, 2010 | 11:36pm CEToriginalProduction was though subdued a year ago due to the global crisis. The data include the divisions of Hino Motors and Daihatsu Motor...
read moreAnother three people to leave Hyundai Motor Czech
July 28, 2010 | 12:38am CEToriginalOne of them is the sales director Jan Cervinka. His new position, the names of the other two managers, their careers...
read moreMitsubishi prepared service program Bonus+ for older cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia
July 28, 2010 | 12:18am CEToriginalDiscount on spare parts for cars from 5 years of age, alternative and recovered parts, extended warranty from CarGarant, helpdesk from Mondial Assistance, free online service...
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