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Automotive Interiors, Engineering Circularity 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold two parallel conferences on future of automotive interiors, sustainable automobile production in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 9-10. Representatives of Kia Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, Audi, Diconium/Volkswagen, Renault Group, Stellantis Europe, Lucid Germany, Nissan Motor, Geely, Jaguar Land Rover, Pix Moving, Vital Auto, Volvo Trucks, BMW Group, Toyota, Adient, Bertrandt, Why do Birds, Autoneum Holding, Yanfeng, Brose Fahrzeugteile, Layer Performance, BIA, Covestro Deutschland, EM Engineering Methods, Thatcham Research, Objective Partner, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Aluminium Rheinfelden Alloys, Fraunhofer IFAM, Fraunhofer IST, Fraunhofer IWS, Plastics Recyclers Europe, Certified Recycled Content/CRC to speak at events
June 10, 2026 | 08:19am CETflashread more
Hungarian-Slovak Business Forum 2026 – Automotive in Transition: SARIO to hold B2B matchmaking event in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 11 with participation of more than 80 companies. Representatives of ZAP, BMW Group, Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, GIB EnergyX Slovakia, Slovnaft, Logis One, Prohuman Slovakia to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 27,373 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (+53.8%), of which 27,341 cars (+54.2%; Hyundai: 7,246 HEVs, +7.5%; Toyota: 20,095 HEVs, +82.8%) and 32 buses (-50%; Iveco: 32 HEVs, -50%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 18.7% to 53,197 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.4% share of total output
June 9, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
WorldDAB Automotive 2026: WorldDAB to hold conference on DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) digital radio in vehicles in Frankfurt, Germany on June 11. Representatives of Fifty5Blue, Cariad/Volkswagen, South 180, MHP/Porsche, Xperi, Radioplayer, RadioDNS to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 6.8% to 1.15 million units in April, of which 254,344 BEVs (+38%), 119,325 PHEVs (+22%), 155,652 HEVs (+14%), 270,562 MHEVs (+11%) and 329,869 ICEVs (-17%). Market led by Volkswagen (119,756, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 53%), Škoda (75,733, +11%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 39%), Toyota (69,746, -1%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 97%), BMW (66,716, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Mercedes (62,672, +8%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Renault (60,379, -3%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 72%), Audi (58,608, +10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 66%), Peugeot (57,126, +1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 76%), Kia (44,115, -1%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%) and Dacia (44,057, -5%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 39%)
June 9, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2026: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 9th conference on present, future of e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on June 11 with exhibition of BEVs, charging technologies, services. Representatives of Škoda Auto, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, Škoda Digital, Volvo Cars, Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Renault Trucks, ČSOB, Arval, Orlen Unipetrol, ČEZ Futurego, Fastned, Siemens, Stedin, 3D-Lasertec, Digital Charging Solutions (DCS), Portin, MPO, DPO, DPP to speak at event. Tatra Trucks, AutoBinck/MG, Iveco, DKV Mobility, PRE (Pražská energetika), Elexim/MyBox, Photomate, Emil Frey/Fiat Professional, Hedin/XPeng became partners. This year, date moved from October to June and shortened from two days to one. In 2025, two-day event attracted 65 speakers, 50 partners, 25 exhibitors and 850 participants
June 8, 2026 | 08:44am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 3.4% to 7.14 million units in April
June 8, 2026 | 08:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 5.5% to 22,397 in April (vans +6.9%; trucks +11.9%; buses +3.9%; motorcycles +16.7%; trailers+semitrailers +2.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,684 +37%, PHEV: 1,090 +28.4%, LPG: 399 -16.4%, petrol: 14,835 +1%, diesel: 4,389 +10.1%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (19,224), 5,168 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+13.1%)
June 8, 2026 | 08:32am CETflashread more
Urbis The Smart Cities Meetup 2026: Veletrhy Brno (BVV) to hold 9th fair of smart solutions for cities and municipalities in Brno, Czechia on June 2-4. Alfa Profi (EVUM), Cartel Cars (SWM Motors), JE & NE (Škoda), Kia Czech, Renault Czech Republic, Škoda Digital, 3L Robotics, Antik, Auto Care, Axis Communications, Batteree, BringAuto, Canex (Caman), Charegee eMobility, CEDA Maps, Citya Mobility, ČEZ ESCO, Dronetag, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), EasyPark Czechia (Arrive), Ecoten Digital Solutions, Free Heating (Mobilní baterka), Gospace CZ, Green Power Technologies, Grep Energie, Hanwha Vision Europe, Incinity (Invipo), IoMobility Solutions, Iont Tech, Keyguru, Lamberga, MagicWare, MDP Geo, Metel, Milestone Systems, NeoPolisTech, Nextbike Czech Republic, OffRoadTrailers, OX Point, Priemtech (Ekkoaverra), RCE Systems (DataFromSky), RoadTwin, Roboauto, Sensority, Smart Lynx, Smaut Technology, Spel, Strojcar, Švihé Synku, T-Mobile Czech Republic, TopGis, Treetino Corp, Urbiq, VCG.ai, VisionCraft, Waste Digital, WaterMe, Wattee Solutions, Wattlink, Xmarton, YourLOX, Yunex Traffic (Siemens ITS), CDV, CESMOD, CzechInvest, CzechTrade, EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub East, National Centre for Mobility 4.0, NRB, Partnership for Urban Mobility to join event. Representatives of KPMG, MŽP, MD, MPO, Czech E-mobility Platform, CZ Biom, INCIEN, BattSwap, SDA, Benekov ESCO, Glassiteca, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Frank Bold, NÚKIB to speak at accompanying conferences, total of more than 200 speakers
June 8, 2026 | 08:27am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,872 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (-4.7%; 21,392 battery electric vehicles, +2%, 4,480 plug-in hybrids, -27.2%), of which 25,856 cars (-4.6%; Škoda: 19,496 BEVs, +14%, 3,003 PHEVs, +18.1%; Hyundai: 1,880 BEVs, -51%, 1,477 PHEVs, -59.1%) and 16 buses (SOR: 8 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
June 8, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 128,413 in April (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +7.9%, Hyundai -13.2%, Toyota +6.1%). Buses (Iveco +4.2%, SOR +700%), motorcycles (Jawa +337.7%) performed differently. Electric car manufacturing decreased by 4.6% to 25,856 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output rose by 5.4% to 102,557 units. Not only production of passenger cars, but also manufacturing of buses in Czech Republic has long confirmed its extraordinary strength and competitiveness. Year-on-year double-digit growth in production, position of European and world leader in number of buses produced per total population, and growing number of battery and hybrid buses in recent years confirm that Czech makers are among world’s top manufacturers that can successfully respond to market changes and demand for low-emission public transport, Petzl said
June 2, 2026 | 07:10am CETflashread more
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Cebia to expand with Autotracer in Europe
January 17, 2013 | 02:41am CEToriginalFirst countries, inspiration abroad, extension with car equipment, the interest in the VINfoto service, making the Icaris Expert available for the police...
read moreAuto Esa opened used car shop in Pardubice, first branch outside of Prague
January 16, 2013 | 03:24am CEToriginalLocation and parameters of the branch, another used car shops in 2013, projected double-digit growth of sales in 2013, competitors in the region...
read moreVolkswagen Golf became Car of the Year 2013 in Czech Rep
January 15, 2013 | 02:32am CEToriginalToyota Yaris Hybrid became the Green Car of the Year, Volvo pedestrian airbag the Technical Innovation of the Year. Spot spacing of the finalists...
read more3M developed technology for even distribution of light from LED lamps
January 15, 2013 | 01:18am CEToriginalULL technology reduces the number of LEDs. The tool for car individualization, the first application in the U.S., cooperation with European and Czech carmakers...
read moreDomansky opened fifth branch in Prague, the largest Peugeot showroom in Czech Rep
January 14, 2013 | 03:03am CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, a giant showroom for up to 23 cars, 27th Blue Box showroom in the country, 15th dealership involved in the Peugeot Approved Cars program...
read moreHonda to cancel 800 jobs in UK due to weak demand in Europe
January 14, 2013 | 02:52am CEToriginalAnyway, the factory in Swindon took on 500 people in 2012. Timing, production in 2012, factory utilization, prepared Civic Tourer...
read moreCSU: Car prices fell by 4.9% in 2012
January 11, 2013 | 03:37am CEToriginalUsed cars became cheaper more than new ones. Prices of service works rose, while prices of spare parts decreased. Development in December, the detailed data...
read moreGM: Opel is not for sale, to return to profit through model offensive
January 11, 2013 | 03:22am CEToriginalOther plants will not be closed. The company’s five-year plan, the outlook for the European market in 2013, the number of orders for the Adam, the new Cascada convertible...
read moreCebia and BMW intend to expand cooperation in Europe
January 10, 2013 | 03:26am CEToriginalWhile the current cooperation relates to new cars in CEE, there are negotiations on used cars taking place...
read moreSkoda Octavia Combi II to be produced in Czech Rep by March, still for sale
January 10, 2013 | 02:52am CEToriginalExpected shares of the bodywork versions of Octavia III, possible special offer for the second generation, charge for the estate...
read moreAnthony Denny suspended sale of his stake in AAA Auto
January 9, 2013 | 03:50am CEToriginalThe reasons for the decision, horizon of the suspension of the sales process, the present Denny’s share in the company, the price of the shares, the current value of the company...
read morePorsche Inter Auto increased car sales by 2% in Czech Rep in 2012, turnover up even more
January 9, 2013 | 03:41am CEToriginalDemand for new and used cars, interest in Skoda, VW, Audi, Porsche and Bentley brands, the outlook for 2013...
read moreDuPont to sell car paint unit to Carlyle
January 9, 2013 | 03:24am CEToriginalThe transaction value, size of the DuPont Performance Coatings division, Dupont's focus on agriculture and nutrition, streghtening of the Carlyle Group in the automobile industry...
read moreSkoda Octavia III: From CZK 334,900 with Plus packets free for first 1,000 clients in Czech Rep
January 8, 2013 | 03:39am CEToriginalMaintaining the prices of the 2nd generation, equipment, engines, packets, technology, Simply Clever solutions, extended warranty, start of production in Russia, China and India...
read more3M: New innovation centre in Prague to bring us new business, not only from Czech Rep
January 8, 2013 | 03:30am CEToriginalMajor trends in Automotive, innovative products for interior, exterior and drive, development and testing, Czech clients...
read moreSales of new cars up by 0.4% in Czech Rep in 2012, down by 14.9% in December
January 8, 2013 | 03:18am CEToriginalThe premium brand – BMW got into Top 10 for the first time. The slump in demand of consumers, brands results, decrease of dealer margins, PwC outlook for 2013...
read moreNippon Kayaku wants to expand production in Czech Rep
January 7, 2013 | 12:32am CEToriginalLocation, products, reasons for investment in the Safety Systems division, a fourfold increase in production, HR, R&D, a merger of Czech subsidiaries...
read morePeugeot 2008: Production to take place in three locations on three continents
January 7, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginalThe brand is going to enter the B-crossover segment thanks to this model. Locations of production, sales launch, specifications, engines...
read moreAAA Auto's sales up by 14.6% in 2012, further growth expected in 2013
January 7, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalSales increased in Russia the most, followed by Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Fulfilment of the plan, growth factors, results in Q4, finance penetration, upcoming branches...
read moreReithofer: BMW to restrict sales discounts in Germany
January 6, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginalProfitability will be more important over the market share in 2013. Registrations of cars in the dealer network on the German market...
read moreAuto Esa increased sales, revenues and profit in 2012
January 6, 2013 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe growth in demand for diesel cars and larger vehicles; increase in average selling price; demand for various brands, models, segments, colours...
read moreA. Charouz Motors wants to futher expand Cadillac brand in Europe
January 4, 2013 | 02:13am CEToriginalThe only direct-dealer in Central Europe, sub dealers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Croatia, the situation in CEE, plans for the whole Europe...
read moreCeska pojistovna intends to further expand fleet of spare vehicles for car insurance clients
January 4, 2013 | 01:50am CEToriginalReplacement cars are available at authorized service partners, such as Auto Heller. Fleet owner and size, models in the car rental...
read moreAutosalon Klokocka wants to build three new showrooms in Czech Rep
January 3, 2013 | 06:50am CEToriginalLocations, brands, the amount of investments, the prepared filling station including CNG...
read moreVrba: 3M interests in acquisition of innovation firms in CEE, intends to enter segment of services
January 3, 2013 | 06:35am CEToriginalInterest in nanotechnology, sales growth in the Czech Republic in 2012, a new innovation centre in Prague, including development and testing lab and exposition of products...
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