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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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Porsche does not want to take over Volkswagen any more, carmakers to establish a joint group
May 6, 2009 | 10:24pm CEToriginalBoth companies should make a joint venture, which will include ten brands. These will be still operating…
read moreBritish government to rescue LDV van manufacturer from bankruptcy
May 6, 2009 | 09:57pm CEToriginalThe British government has promised the company a bridging loan today, which will enable the company to survive until it will be taken over by...
read moreFiat denies information about the alleged plan to cancel 18,000 jobs
May 6, 2009 | 09:23pm CEToriginalIf Fiat takes Opel over, then there will be a threat of total or partial shutdown of the engines’ production in...
read moreJapanese carmaker Daihatsu reportedly considering opening representation for Central Europe
May 6, 2009 | 07:17pm CEToriginalThe cars Daihatsu were imported to the Czech Republic during the years 1991-1998. Several dealers sell in the Czech Republic…
read moreToyota Verso: In sale from CZK 539,900, 7-seated version for additional charge CZK 20,000
May 6, 2009 | 06:55pm CEToriginalVerso with a continuously variable transmission Multidrive S is available for CZK 674,900. In the Czech Republic Toyota wishes to sell...
read moreJung: Vrchlabi-based plant probably not to help with Fabia cars’ production, working Saturdays still possible
May 6, 2009 | 03:35pm CEToriginalThe scrap bonus introduction in the Czech Republic would be for Skoda Auto the best during the holidays. Production of Yeti model will start earlier...
read moreOpel: Fiat plans to supposedly result in disappearance of up to 10,000 jobs in Europe
May 5, 2009 | 07:44pm CEToriginalThe German government still expects the submission of detailed plans for the Opel’s takeover from the Austrian-Canadian automotive supplier Magna...
read moreSales of Skoda cars increased by 88.8% in Germany in April
May 5, 2009 | 06:56pm CEToriginalTotal sales of new cars grew by 19.4% to almost 380,000 cars on the German market in April. In the coming months...
read moreSaab has currently 10 serious candidates for its takeover, Fiat is not among them
May 5, 2009 | 06:28pm CEToriginalThe Swedish government negotiated Saab with Fiat a few weeks ago. Saab assumes the agreement conclusion in...
read morePolice aims to install system of stolen vehicle’s detection for all new cars
May 5, 2009 | 05:09pm CEToriginalThe system is currently installed only in about 40 police cars. Police aims to install it in all...
read moreMercedes-Benz opened new sale and service complex in Stodulky, Prague
May 5, 2009 | 04:14pm CEToriginalThe company has invested CZK 530 million in the complex. Mercedes took into account a possible expansion in the future during the construction already...
read morePorsche vs. Volkswagen: Shareholders and management discuss all options
May 5, 2009 | 11:52am CEToriginalFerdinand Piech proposes selling Porsche to Volkswagen for EUR 11 billion. Wendelin Wiedeking, head of Porsche, pushes on…
read morePecina, head of UOHS: Lesy CR violated law when purchased Audi limousines
May 5, 2009 | 11:07am CEToriginalAccording to Pecina, it is not possible for the enterprise to buy company cars from the importer only because they were offered a discount. The enterprise is now at risk from a fine...
read moreFiat promised to keep Opel brand and its German plants
May 4, 2009 | 08:39pm CEToriginalFiat estimates Opel's stabilisation costs to EUR 5 to 7 billion. However, a Canadian car part manufacturer Magna is at stake as well...
read moreTata Motors earned on Nano model‘s orders USD 500 million already
May 4, 2009 | 08:24pm CEToriginalA third of clients have already paid the full price of the Nano model. Tata records orders for…
read moreLeasePlan: Used cars‘ prices increased by up to 10% in the Czech Rep during Q1
May 4, 2009 | 05:01pm CEToriginalThe price decline of used cars has stalled on the Czech market, the prices even increased during Q1. In the next months of this year…
read morePeugeot 308 CC: Coupe-cabriolet with 'heat scarf' in sale from CZK 609,000 (EUR 24,700)
May 4, 2009 | 04:23pm CEToriginalAfter Mercedes, the Airwave system is coming to Peugeot too. Peugeot plans to sell in the Czech Republic...
read moreAston Martin aims to have 150 dealerships worldwide by 2011
May 4, 2009 | 12:44pm CEToriginalAston Martin has currently 125 dealers in 40 countries; the last one was opened in Prague. The opening of dealership in Slovakia, Poland and Hungary...
read moreMartin Jahn resigned his membership in government advisory body NERV
May 3, 2009 | 10:11pm CEToriginalThe NERV will thus be nine-member only. Jahn, who supported the scrap bonus initiation during his membership in the NERV, has resigned...
read moreFiat confirmed interest in German carmaker Opel
May 3, 2009 | 08:53pm CET, updatedoriginalThe interest in Opel has been also expressed by Canadian car parts manufacturer Magna International, which already...
read moreLouwman to sell Lexus cars in the Czech Rep, showroom in Prague to open in September
May 3, 2009 | 07:39pm CEToriginalIn connection with this event, there will be changes for Louwman in the sale of Toyota cars and also in the Lexus Lounge project…
read moreChrysler proclaimed bankruptcy and will form alliance with Fiat
May 1, 2009 | 08:00pm CEToriginalFiat will assume 20% share at the beginning. When Fiat redeems Chrysler's loans provided by the US government, it will become...
read moreUOHS investigates state enterprise Lesy CR in terms of purchase of 7 Audi limousines
May 1, 2009 | 12:51pm CEToriginalThe antitrust office suspects the company of Public Order Act offence during car purchase worth millions of korunas...
read moreChrysler reportedly to announce bankruptcy, agreement on alliance with Fiat completed
April 30, 2009 | 07:57pm CEToriginalNegotiations with creditors have failed even though the Ministry of Finance has increased its offer considering the exchange of remitted debt for...
read moreGM’s creditors seek to obtain majority in the company
April 30, 2009 | 05:31pm CEToriginalOnly 1% of the enterprise should remain to the existing shareholders, while the US government should...
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