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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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Daimler looks for partner for Smart Fortwo Electric Drive III in Czech Rep
December 12, 2012 | 12:56am CEToriginalStart of rental and sales, the first quota, rotation of 25 Smart Fortwo ED II EVs at E.ON partners, the first clients of the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell...
read moreSwell gained several new customers, another carmaker as well
December 11, 2012 | 03:42am CEToriginalRecord year 2011, outlook until 2015, growth in new orders, the dominant client Skoda Auto, a shift from Tier 2 and Tier 3 to Tier 1 projects...
read moreZdenek Dresler left Czech Republic for Russia within Volkswagen Group
December 11, 2012 | 03:35am CEToriginalThe new head of Aftersales at Skoda Auto Czech Republic became...
read moreBMW recalls 250,000 X5 cars
December 11, 2012 | 03:11am CEToriginalThe reason is a possible problem with the power steering. Details, affected diesel motorisation, years of production...
read moreFord recalls over 19,000 Fusion cars in USA
December 9, 2012 | 07:21pm CEToriginalThese are cars of the global model sold in Europe under the Mondeo name. Problem with headlights, years of production…
read moreBasset: Renault plans rapid growth with Dacia brand in Czech Rep
December 7, 2012 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe outlook for development of the Czech market, sales target for 2013, doubling the range of models, synergies in the dealer network, demand for LPG, news in Aftersales...
read moreBrano aims to develop its own electric vehicle, later might start producing it
December 6, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalIn the future, another carmaker might arise in the Czech Republic. The first product out of the supply area, the details of the EV concept, development partner, grant, development of Li-ion batteries...
read moreSwell expanded its development centre in Czech Rep
December 5, 2012 | 08:55pm CEToriginalThe size of an extension in Horice, its utilization, new technologies, a shift to larger units, HR plan, currently demanded positions...
read moreTomas Svoboda to be in charge of building network of Auto Esa used car shops in Czech Rep
December 5, 2012 | 08:46pm CEToriginalTherefore, the company plans to use the experience of this manager, who has held the post of Sales Director for many years. His successor...
read moreBosch won Li-ion battery contract for Porsche
December 5, 2012 | 04:51am CEToriginalProduction will also take place in the Czech Republic. Location, investment, subcontracting, production start-up of LiBAT, Porsche plug-in hybrids, termination of the JV of SB LiMotive...
read moreMSX International and Nissan extended cooperation in Europe
December 5, 2012 | 04:04am CEToriginalMSX opened a dealers support centre for CEE countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia for Nissan in Budapest. The range of activities, other clients of MSX...
read moreSkoda moved Czech representation from Mlada Boleslav to Prague
December 5, 2012 | 03:28am CEToriginalLocation, HR, approach to partners and key customers, moving four of the five departments, the current dealer network, sales in 2012...
read moreO.K. Trans increased revenues by 25% in 2011, also thanks to Automotive
December 5, 2012 | 03:19am CEToriginalConfirmation of orders from Continental, the fleet, two DAF service centres in the Czech Republic, clients from the automotive industry...
read moreCARspider prepares new tools
December 5, 2012 | 03:13am CEToriginalThis Czech online car sales broker also has a microsite for each brand. Car offer, financing partner, details of functionalities...
read moreFord recalls 89,000 Escape and Fusion cars in North America
December 4, 2012 | 03:33am CEToriginalThese are global models sold in Europe under the names Kuga and Mondeo. The problem with 1.6 EcoBoost engine, the number of cars, year of manufacture, the solution...
read moreSkoda A-Entry: Eight versions, four bodies, four brands, four plants so far
December 2, 2012 | 11:15pm CEToriginalTerms of individual model start-ups, the new Volkswagen factories in China, production plans for Skoda Rapid/Seat Toledo, the first global development project of Skoda Auto, body structure...
read moreBosch to invest EUR 12 million in Ceske Budejovice by 2014
December 2, 2012 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe investment will go into equipment of a new hall, technology centre and transfer of Denoxtronic production from Austria. HR, clients, 20th anniversary of the plant...
read moreEco&Safety bonus 2000$: Ford Charouz prepared loyalty program for 5 years when buying new car
December 2, 2012 | 10:59pm CEToriginalDiscounts, products, services, partners, savings, United-Auto discount card, insurance without participation, payment protection insurance with a guarantee of car purchase...
read moreContinental to invest EUR 1 billion in tire manufacture by 2015
November 29, 2012 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe investment will be channelled into new factories and expansion of the existing ones, both in the U.S. and the BRIC countries. In 2012, the company expects revenue growth of...
read moreCzech Rep to allocate CZK 200 million to car wrecks disposal in 2013-2014
November 29, 2012 | 11:05pm CEToriginalAllocation of funds for three different purposes, the current number of collection sites in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreAAA Auto introduced five-year plan for expansion in CEE
November 28, 2012 | 09:35pm CEToriginalThe company intends to increase the number of its branches in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia, get back to two former markets and enter Ukraine. Details...
read moreAutomotive Service Parts chose SkoFIN to finance its first fleet
November 28, 2012 | 09:08pm CEToriginalThe form of financing, the numbers and models of cars of not only Volkswagen Group brands, their utilization, fleet management...
read moreFord to reduce production of B-Max in Romania
November 28, 2012 | 08:48pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker will transfer the employees of the factory in Craiova to the engine plant. Details, production schedules, layoffs at the supplier Magna...
read moreMercedes-Benz plans dealership in Jihlava
November 27, 2012 | 11:38pm CEToriginalVysocina is the only region in the Czech Republic where the brand has not yet had a dealer of cars, vans or trucks. Options, sales potential, competition...
read moreNew auto parts distributor Automotive Service Parts established in Czech Rep
November 27, 2012 | 11:27pm CEToriginalASP leased a facility after bankrupt company Auto Stangl. Location, web, the frequency of deliveries, network of sales representatives in Czechia and Slovakia, suppliers of parts, liquids and accessories...
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