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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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2013 Brno Motor Show: Shift from June to April, cheaper for exhibitors, rich accompanying program
October 5, 2012 | 05:43am CEToriginalThe change of dates and leaving OICA was decided by members of SDA and SAP. Reasons for the changes, a new term, nomenclature...
read moreToyota cancelled dealer contract with one partner in Slovakia
October 4, 2012 | 02:44am CEToriginalThe concerned dealer in Bratislava, its history and other activities, the showroom location, dealer situation in the city...
read moreVolkswagen considering Golf hatchback manufacture in Mexico
October 4, 2012 | 02:34am CEToriginalSo far, the plant has been producing the estate version here. The new generation Golf might thus be produced in another location. Horizon of decisions, possible date of assembly launch...
read moreFord and GM jointly develop nine- and ten-speed transmissions
October 2, 2012 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe reason is an effort to reduce the fuel consumption of their cars. Division of developmental competencies...
read moreAuto-Exner stopped selling exclusive cars
October 1, 2012 | 04:34am CEToriginalBuyer of the showroom in Prague, free dealer licenses, renewal of sales of Skoda cars, demand for Hyundai cars in H1, changes at independent dealers in Prague...
read moreSkoda Auto expands global stock of parts and accessories in Czech Rep
September 26, 2012 | 06:03am CEToriginalSkoda Parts Center is one of three European central warehouses of the Volkswagen Group. The amount of investment, the expected growth of product range...
read moreToyota Motor plans to launch 21 hybrid models until 2015
September 25, 2012 | 05:13am CEToriginalIn the years 2013-2015 the carmaker expects to sell 1 million HEVs a year. Soon the company will also introduce a new EV...
read moreVolkswagen apparently still interested in Alfa Romeo brand, not for sale, according to Fiat
September 25, 2012 | 05:02am CEToriginalRepresentatives of Volkswagen reportedly visited the Italian factories where Alfa Romeo cars are produced. The brand is preparing new models...
read moreLang: Porsche Inter Auto considering extention with other Volkswagen Group brands in Czech Rep
September 24, 2012 | 06:16am CEToriginalRegional expansion, new Bentley dealership in Prague, sales in 2012, cooperation with the endowment fund Kapka nadeje...
read moreAAA Auto modified terms and conditions and created the post of ombudsman
September 19, 2012 | 06:15am CEToriginalThe first ombudsman of AAA Auto will be Milan Smutny. His tasks, the complaint rate, certificate from SOS, ombudsmen in the private sector...
read moreNew Jaguar and Land Rover premises to be opened in Prague
September 18, 2012 | 03:38am CEToriginalA long-time dealer of several brands bought a showroom in the Czech capital and is planning to open a service centre there. Dealer, location, clients...
read moreCarmakers and dealers got to like video mapping for presentation of new models
September 18, 2012 | 03:23am CEToriginalIn the Czech Republic this technology has recently been used by Citroen; Mercedes-Benz is preparing a presentation for the end of September...
read moreLexus began offering extended warranty in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 17, 2012 | 01:15am CEToriginalPrices for individual models, a 17% discount when buying a new car, assistance service included, the possibility of including into financing, insurance partner...
read moreParliament approved introduction of registration tax on cars in Slovakia
September 17, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginalThe affected vehicles, the amount of fees, entry into force, the growth of the automotive market in summer, increased demand for SUVs...
read moreLamborghini recalls 1,500 cars
September 17, 2012 | 12:53am CEToriginalThe reason is a possible risk of fire due to leakage of fluid from the power steering. The affected models, years of production, details of correction...
read moreRWE consigned part of fleet to independent service centres in Czech Rep, tender won by Trost
September 14, 2012 | 04:54am CEToriginalHowever, part of the fleet will be managed by authorized service centres. Size of the fleet, the validity of the contract, Trost and Bosch Car Service concept service centres, details...
read moreAAA Auto changed sales concept of newish cars and renamed it
September 13, 2012 | 01:56am CEToriginalThe name change from AAA Premium Auto to Mototechna, extension for servicing, planned services (car rental, assistance, spare car during repairs, loyalty program)...
read moreAAA Auto to revive Mototechna brand after 20 years
September 12, 2012 | 03:49am CEToriginalThe company thus plans to use the traditional Czechoslovakian brand for expansion. Products and services offered, changes in subsidiaries...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep stagnated in August m/m
September 12, 2012 | 03:38am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. Prices of servicing and spare parts went up...
read moreThirty two HEVs and eight EVs registered in Czech Rep in August
September 11, 2012 | 04:25am CEToriginalIn the first eight months of 2012, these were 220 HEVs and 30 EVs. To the traditional Japanese and French brands there were first Kia and BMW hybrids added in August...
read moreAAA Auto changed supplier of certificates of car origin
September 11, 2012 | 03:53am CEToriginalThe term of changes, the original and the new provider, names of certificates, data sources...
read moreVolkswagen chose location for its new Audi plant in Mexico
September 11, 2012 | 03:48am CEToriginalAudi will produce the second generation Q5 there. Location, distance from the current Volkswagen’s plant in Mexico, schedule...
read moreFord has big plans with One Ford global models in Europe, to start importing Mustang
September 9, 2012 | 10:55pm CEToriginalThe Kuga II, EcoSport, Edge, Transit VIII, Tourneo, Fiesta facelift, Mondeo IV, Mondeo Hybrid, Mondeo 4x4, C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid, 1.0 EcoBoost and SYNC for most models...
read moreHonda plans to meet production capacity of UK plant by 2015
September 7, 2012 | 06:11am CEToriginalProduction plan for 2012, EUR 320 million investment in three new products (Civic IX, CR-V IV, 1.6-litre diesel engine), HR, timing...
read moreNEVS to launch its first Saab EV by 2014
September 4, 2012 | 06:15am CEToriginalIt will be based on the Saab 9-3 platform. The name and logo for EVs, the main sales area...
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