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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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AutoBinck increased car sales in 2011; wholesale grew more than retail
August 30, 2012 | 06:13am CEToriginalSales in the Netherlands and Central Europe, Business Lease results in individual countries, the group’s revenues...
read moreCEZ prepared special offer for Peugeot iOn rental
August 29, 2012 | 07:07am CEToriginalParameters and instalments of operating lease, the discount rate exceeding the normal consumer preference, the action validity...
read moreVolkswagen to build engine plant in Russia
August 29, 2012 | 06:54am CEToriginalThe carmaker will thus increase the degree of production localization. Location, size, investments, capacity, timing, a new generation of engines...
read moreAnthony Denny aims to sell majority stake in AAA Auto
August 29, 2012 | 06:35am CEToriginalThe current shareholding structure of the company, the share being sold, method of sale, transaction advisors, parties concerned, influence on the value of the shares...
read moreAutoBinck to terminate wholesale of spare parts and accessories in Czech Rep
August 28, 2012 | 03:03am CEToriginalBrezan Division will thus withdraw from one of three countries. Reasons, sale at reduced prices, suppliers of Brezan, customers of PartsPoint...
read moreSpyker and Youngman eluded GM, to produce cars on Saab platform
August 28, 2012 | 02:45am CEToriginalThis will be allowed by a Saab license on Phoenix platform. The two joint ventures, share acquisition, investments, exclusive models...
read moreHyundai prepared Czech version for its original navigation
August 28, 2012 | 02:31am CEToriginalThere is an option automatically available in new cars, the current owners can have an upgrade done in a service centre...
read morePolestar began offering official Volvo engine tuning in Czech Rep
August 27, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginalHistory of cooperation of Volvo and Polestar, availability of models and engines, increasing performance, adjustment price, Polestar concept cars...
read moreMercedes-Benz pavilion of new A-Class in front of one Zoo in Czech Rep
August 27, 2012 | 03:19am CEToriginalThe location, the possibility of testing prior to a launch onto the market, term, a competition for car hire for 1 year, credit with increased last instalment...
read morePeugeot confirmed sales plan of 208 in Czech Rep in 2012
August 27, 2012 | 03:08am CEToriginalEvaluation of marketing campaign ‘Let your body drive’ and a competition for ten Peugeot 208 cars for 208 days, the current orders and sales...
read moreDaimler considers co-production of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
August 24, 2012 | 03:31am CEToriginalThe partner, the affected models, the term of initiation of joint production...
read moreVolvo introduced V40 on Czech market, first model with airbag for pedestrians
August 24, 2012 | 03:25am CEToriginalSafety technologies, details of pedestrian protection, engines and prices, packets, sport version R-Design, target group, sales plans globally and in the Czech Republic...
read moreSkoda prepared 50/50 credit for action model Fabia Champion in Czech Rep
August 23, 2012 | 01:02am CEToriginalIt is an annual loan with two instalments at the beginning and at the end, or with the possibility of further supplement repayment. Equipment levels, financing parameters...
read moreBrano Group won contract for upcoming Porsche model, considering production in India and Mexico
August 22, 2012 | 03:51am CEToriginalNew projects, expansion in China and South Africa, customers and models, 150-year anniversary of the company...
read moreNissan recorded a few changes in Aftersales department in Czech Rep
August 20, 2012 | 04:34am CEToriginalJiri Bibr, Tomas Synek and Ivo Sebesta left the company; on the contrary, Oldrich Sadilek came to Nissan. Details...
read morePorsche Engineering entered into Czech Automotive Industry Association
August 20, 2012 | 01:06am CEToriginalThis happened 11 years after the establishment of R&D centre in the country. Cooperation with technical schools, HR...
read moreDaimler aims to double production of Mercedes-Benz cars in Hungary
August 20, 2012 | 12:37am CEToriginalCapacity growth, timing, amount of investment, communication with the local government, the launch of trial production of CLA (baby CLS)...
read moreCar Motors MB moved its showroom in Prague
August 16, 2012 | 03:26am CEToriginalThe company is an independent dealer and repairer of Mercedes-Benz and AMG cars. Location, partners...
read moreNissan, Kia and Peugeot got to top of ranking of 'one-day' car registrations in Czech Rep
August 15, 2012 | 06:33am CEToriginalThey were added to Ford, Skoda, VW, Seat and Audi brands. Secession of re-exports of new cars from the export of used ones, the reasons for this behaviour...
read moreCebia introduced on-line verification of client’s execution or insolvency for dealers and used car shops in Czech Rep
August 14, 2012 | 03:54am CEToriginalThis is a new service for existing contractors of Cebia operating the Autotracer system. Statistics from the testing operation...
read moreSome carmakers reduced number of items of spare parts
August 13, 2012 | 02:11am CEToriginalThe reasons; positive and negative impacts on distributors, dealers and end customers; risks...
read moreCar prices fell m/m in Czech Rep in July
August 13, 2012 | 02:03am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used ones became cheaper. Prices of servicing stagnated, prices of spare parts fell...
read moreBMW created position of Mini brand manager in several countries
August 9, 2012 | 02:23am CEToriginalThe carmaker is planning to strengthen the position of the brand. In the Czech Republic, this function was taken over by Michal Malecha, who had previously worked in...
read moreVolkswagen to consolidate used car sale programs under Das WeltAuto, Skoda won exemption
August 9, 2012 | 01:48am CEToriginalThe first brands and countries, current and planned sales network, linking of databases, the situation in the Czech Republic, sales in 2011 and plan for 2012...
read moreCebia updated portal for car history check Autotracer
August 9, 2012 | 01:35am CEToriginalAccording to the company, Autotracer is able to tell on average five states of the odometer to one vehicle. New corporate website Cebia.cz...
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