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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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Ceska pojistovna initiated campaign for acquiring lost damage liability clients
September 3, 2009 | 02:09pm CEToriginalThe insurance company will address 15,000 former customers, who changed the insurance company, within the pilot project. The campaign for automotive insurance will be introduced by other insurance companies in autumn as well…
read morePeugeot 207 facelift: Lower prices, competition for Peugeot 908 ride, navigation for the first 500 customers
September 2, 2009 | 05:16pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has prepared also other hot offers for passenger and commercial vehicles in September, including the combination with service and finance...
read moreRenault and Dacia offering advantages for most of models in September
September 1, 2009 | 09:36pm CEToriginalThe most significant discounts are provided within financing through the Renault Finance and Dacia Finance, at each model...
read moreAAA Auto posted net profit of EUR 693,000 in H1
August 31, 2009 | 10:32pm CEToriginalCar sale is growing in 2009 as well as the turnover ratio of cars in stock. The company registers a positive trend even in Q3...
read moreToyota convenes over 688,000 cars into services in China
August 30, 2009 | 11:08pm CEToriginalThis is the highest number of such car convening in China. This is due to a defective electric window control. The convening action applies to models...
read moreGerman government aims to favour domestic producers of luxury cars after just ending scrap bonus
August 28, 2009 | 12:48pm CEToriginalCurrently, it is not favourable for German carmakers' employees to buy a newish car. The proposal came from the carmaker BMW...
read moreUsed cars’ import to Czech Rep fell by 40% from January to July
August 26, 2009 | 06:21pm CEToriginalThe interest cooling of imported used cars should have been affected by this year's crown weakening against the euro, the introduction of vehicle registration fee, a decrease in new car prices, but also...
read moreGerman automotive specialist: General Motors not to survive without Opel
August 26, 2009 | 11:18am CEToriginalThe reason is that GM needs German engineers and Opel’s know-how. The offer submitted by RHJ is thus more attractive because it assumes…
read moreAlternative in form of consignment sale has proved at AAA Auto
August 26, 2009 | 10:21am CEToriginalThe company began to focus on the consignment sale early this year, when the share was only 2%. However, in August it has already reached...
read moreVolkswagen convenes 13,500 cars to services due to faulty gearbox
August 25, 2009 | 11:02pm CEToriginalAccording to the carmaker, some cars may have a faulty temperature sensor in the gearbox, causing a dashboard light’s switch on. This applies to models...
read moreGermany wants to become main market of technologies for electric cars and hybrids
August 25, 2009 | 03:29pm CEToriginalThe German government will support development of batteries, network integration and production of electric cars themselves so that by the year 2020 there would be…
read moreDecision on new Kia engine plant in Slovakia should be taken in September
August 25, 2009 | 02:45pm CEToriginalIf the carmaker approves the investment for Slovakia, construction will begin at the turn of this year. However, its plant near Zilina is currently looking for 100 new employees for reasons…
read moreMicro-Vett introduced electric car Fiat 500
August 24, 2009 | 07:48pm CEToriginalThis is the first passenger electric car from Micro-Vett, the company has been so far converting utility models only. Price and parameters of the car...
read moreToyota not able to meet demand for hybrids, planning to buy batteries from another entity
August 24, 2009 | 05:19pm CEToriginalThis might be a company Sanyo Electric, which should be taken over by Panasonic. Panasonic has a share in the current battery supplier for Toyota...
read moreImporter of Kia cars into Czech Rep has new PR manager
August 24, 2009 | 02:05pm CEToriginalPatrik Fanc has been replaced by Katerina Vokounova after almost seven years, who has come to Kia Motors Czech from the company…
read moreSkoda Yeti after two months of sales in Czech Rep: People awaiting entry-version, no interest in 4x4 drive
August 23, 2009 | 10:24pm CEToriginalThe interest in test runs is great, but orders are still sporadic. The basic version 1.2 TSI (77 kW) has waiting lists at some dealers already...
read moreNew cars not to become cheaper from now on, can become more expensive contrariwise
August 23, 2009 | 05:49pm CEToriginalThe money flow will thus be given by fluctuation of Czech koruna exchange rate. Exceptions can be temporary campaigns in order to…
read moreTax benefits steeply increased demand for new cars in Greece
August 21, 2009 | 06:43pm CEToriginalSales of new cars went up by 45% in the first half of August. However, on the used car market…
read moreHyundai to initiate two-shift operation in Nosovice on September 7
August 20, 2009 | 11:22am CEToriginalThe reason is a planned initiation of serial production of B-segment MPV, which was named Kia Venga. Launching the model on market and its price…
read moreCLFA: Movable asset leasing down by 54.2% in H1, consumer lending by 22%
August 20, 2009 | 08:54am CEToriginalThe number of concluded contracts fell more steeply so an average price of a financed item went up. Specifically, within particular means of financing…
read moreSaarGummi to invest CZK 100 million in new technology in Czech Rep
August 19, 2009 | 09:22pm CEToriginalAlong with it the company will create 80 new work places. The investment relates to an order for a new model of Mercedes-Benz B-Class, which will come into market in…
read moreHyundai scrap bonus availed by 300 customers during two weeks
August 18, 2009 | 02:43pm CEToriginalMoreover, the carmaker has increased the quota of stock cars during the offer. Hyundai had all cars without exception ecologically scrapped…
read moreCars sold on Czech market increased prices for the first time this year
August 17, 2009 | 07:10pm CEToriginalPrices of new as well as used cars increased m/m in July. Motorcycles became slightly cheaper, service works and spare parts...
read moreFord extended line of special offers until September 30 and added several new ones
August 14, 2009 | 02:25pm CEToriginalThe initial offer has been set up for the facelifted models Transit Connect and Tourneo Connect, the carmaker introduced a new design line Fusion Calero and…
read moreGerman car wrecks fit for scrapping not conveyed to Czech Rep
August 14, 2009 | 12:40pm CEToriginalHowever, they end in other countries of Central and Eastern Europe. German criminologist investigation leads to Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, but also to...
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