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JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle (BEV, PHEV) sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 10% to 277,871 units in September, representing 24% share in total registrations (penetration, +0 pp). Tesla Model Y (29,309 cars, -1%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by MG4 (7,313, +887%), Peugeot 208 (6,637, +62%), Fiat 500 (6,059, +19%) and Volkswagen ID.4 (6,033, -9%). Ford Kuga (5,398, +8%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Volvo XC60 (3,268, +99%), Mercedes GLC (3,006, +339%), Cupra Formentor (2,835, +88%) and VW Tiguan (2,648, +60%)
November 2, 2023 | 09:57am CETflashread more
Tesa (Beiersdorf Group) opened EUR 55 million 70,000 sqm adhesive tape plant in Haiphong, Vietnam mainly for automotive and electronics industries (capacity of 40 million sqm/year), creating about 130 jobs in first phase. Company to install photovoltaic (PV) power plant, solar panels to cover about 10% of factory's yearly energy consumption
November 2, 2023 | 09:51am CETflashread more
Porsche Czech Republic (Porsche Holding Salzburg/Volkswagen Group) reported operating profit of CZK 1.04 billion (EUR 42 million, +106.2%) in 2022 at turnover of CZK 25.62 billion (EUR 1.04 billion, +16.8%), of which CZK 2.46 billion (EUR 100 million, +11.6%) for spare parts and accessories. Company delivered 32,880 cars and vans to dealers (+4.3%), deliveries to customers reached 31,513 vehicles (-6.8%; VW 17,532 -4.1%, Audi 3,444 +16.1%, SEAT 4,621 -40.2%, Cupra 2,313 +259.7%, VW Commercial Vehicles 3,603 -14.1%). Importer's stock increased by 85.4% to 2,490 vehicles. Das WeltAuto used car shops sold 15,042/15,200 used vehicles (-10%), Moon Power 165 chargers. We also expect lower volumes of vehicles sold in 2023, Hurt said
November 2, 2023 | 09:46am CETflashread more
Autosalon Klokočka Holding (dealer of Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, VW Commercial Vehicles, Kia cars and vans, Honda motorcycles, SEAT service, partner of Škoda Plus and Das WeltAuto programs in Prague, Czechia) resumed operation of used car shop in Barrandov after three years
October 31, 2023 | 10:45am CETflashread more
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Autofox Helps: European Commission to donate EUR 14 million to Ukraine for school buses
December 29, 2022 | 10:57pm CETpublicAt the same time, EC is calling on public and private entities in the EU and beyond to join forces and show solidarity, by donating in the coming months buses that are essential to bring Ukrainian children safely back to their schools. Details of the campaign, joint initiative with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska on the rehabilitation of damaged Ukrainian schools...
read moreAutofox Helps: ZKW supports fundraising for Ukrainian refugees
November 27, 2022 | 10:29pm CETpublicThe manufacturer of lights for cars, vans, trucks and buses also uses the platform Jobs-for-ukraine.at to provide employment mainly to refugees from Ukraine. Material collection organized by the plant in Krušovce, Slovakia...
read moreAutofox Helps: Porsche Holding Salzburg donated EUR 75,000 to help Ukraine
November 27, 2022 | 10:17pm CETpublicIt is the result of a fundraising among employees in Austria and a contribution from the company's own resources. Allocation for the Neighbor in Need aid campaign, assistance to Ukrainian employees...
read moreAutofox Helps: Uber helps save Ukraine's national treasures, transporting conservationists for free
September 20, 2022 | 10:13pm CETpublicPartnership with National Research and Restoration Center under the Ministry of Culture, custom-built version of the app called Uber Restore, transport of people and special equipment by minibuses for 12 passengers (Mercedes-Benz), statistics to date, additional help from the company...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto University prepared project to support Ukrainian students
June 7, 2022 | 10:55pm CETpublicDetails of For My Smile project, exceptional scholarships, financial collection to tuition fees, offers of job, internship or cooperation in ŠAVŠ Study and Work programme, planned supportive fund for students from socially weak or otherwise disadvantaged families...
read moreAutofox Helps: Uber donated USD 500,000 to International Federation of Red Cross, World Food Program USA in support of UN World Food Programme’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, neighboring countries
June 6, 2022 | 10:09pm CETpublicIn-app donation button to allow Uber riders to make donations to the International Rescue Committee, matching donations made through this feature up to USD 1 million, unlimited free trips between the Ukrainian border and Polish cities to support refugees and their families, 60 tons of essential supplies in Romania...
read moreAutofox Helps: Ford Fund donated USD 100,000 to Global Giving Ukraine Relief Fund for humanitarian aid to assist Ukrainian citizens, families
June 6, 2022 | 09:42pm CETpublicAt the same time, Ford Motor Company suspended operations in Russia (commercial van manufacturing, sales)...
read moreAutofox Helps: Harley-Davidson Foundation donated USD 50,000 to United Way Worldwide’s United for Ukraine Fund
May 2, 2022 | 10:40pm CETpublicIn addition, Harley-Davidson released limited edition T-shirt to benefit humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine. Price of H-D for Ukraine tee designed by employees...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto donated CZK 13 million (EUR 520,000) to help Ukraine
May 2, 2022 | 10:03pm CETpublicAnother CZK 2 million (EUR 80,000) was provided by the unions. Share in a donation of EUR 1 million from Volkswagen Group for UNHCR, accommodation of refugees at recreational facilities, car rental to aid organizations, details of letter to employees...
read moreAutofox Helps: Aures Holdings donated CZK 3 million (EUR 125,000) to help Ukraine
April 28, 2022 | 10:19pm CETpublicThe operator of the AAA Auto used car center network has sent financial gift to a Czech humanitarian organization. The company also announced a cash collection among employees in Czechia, Slovakia and Poland. Material and logistical assistance...
read moreAutofox Helps: Porsche, DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo ensured transport of protective masks, goggles, protective suits to Germany
December 9, 2020 | 11:29pm CETpublicAirlift for medical protective equipment, aid for Baden-Württemberg and Free State of Saxony to overcome the coronavirus crisis, value of the protective materials...
read moreAutofox Helps: Volkswagen released medical personnel with full pay for voluntary work in public health service
December 9, 2020 | 11:13pm CETpublicReleasing automaker’s employees with medical qualifications (medical practitioners, paramedics, nursing and surgery personnel) working at the facilities in Germany for up to 15 working days...
read moreAutofox Helps: Peugeot SA (PSA) donated 400,000 masks to hospitals, emergency services, local authorities
November 26, 2020 | 11:19pm CETpublicDonation of medical equipment to hospitals in Italy, Spain and France, providing Free2Move, PSA, Peugeot and Opel vehicles to healthcare professionals, production of respirators and visors in 3D printing...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda distributors support fight against coronavirus worldwide with numerous activities and measures
August 26, 2020 | 11:48pm CETpublicThey mainly provide cars and donations. Activities in Czechia, India, Germany, Slovakia, France, Spain, Poland, Belgium or Switzerland...
read moreAutofox Helps: Fiat Chrysler to help provide more than 1 million meals to school children around plants in USA
August 26, 2020 | 11:12pm CETpublicPartnership with non-profit organizations and foundations providing food to children until schools return to session, extention of the program nationwide in US and to Canada and Mexico, converting other factories to produce face masks for donation, engineering and logistics assistance an Italian ventilator manufacturer...
read moreAutofox Helps: EDAG Engineering developed face mask for everyday use making 3D print data for mask holders available for free download on website
June 21, 2020 | 11:15pm CETpublicAlternatively, anyone who does not have a 3D printer, can order the Mask4all parts from EDAG's 3D printing partners...
read moreAutofox Helps: Fleet of 200 Škoda cars provided by automaker, 16 dealers covered 227,000 km in Czechia in month and half delivering 20,000 meals and essential shopping, 240,000 respirators, face masks and disinfection kits
May 31, 2020 | 11:35pm CETpublicOver 250 doctors and paramedics covered 16,000 km on 1,600 rides with 150 BeRider e-scooters from Škoda Auto DigiLab in Prague. Helping 89 organisations and more than 50,000 people, evaluating applications for one of hundred Octavia Combi cars by the NROS Foundation, producing almost 800 respirators and 2,500 protective shields with the help of the carmaker's technical development, project management by 3Dees...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto donates 100 Octavia cars worth around CZK 85 million (EUR 3.1 million) to aid organisations in Czechia for fight against coronavirus
April 29, 2020 | 01:00am CETpublicReceipt of applications to the grant program for two weeks, production of parts for FFP3 respirators in Škoda’s Technical Development using 3D printers, employee collections for hospitals at sites of Czech plants, assistance of trainees and employees with sewing of textile masks, distribution of Prusa Research protective shields to hospitals and general practitioners with contribution of Škoda’s Logistics...
read moreAutofox Helps: Air Liquide, Peugeot SA (PSA), Valeo, Schneider Electric to make 10,000 ventilators
April 29, 2020 | 12:55am CETpublicRequest from the French government, time horizon, working group composed of experts in purchasing and production, help from 100 partner companies, demands on components, dedicated facility in a carmaker's plant, involvement of volunteers from employees not only of a R&D center, PSA Reserve initiative...
read moreLear signed Carmera as development partner in EXO Technology Partnership Program
April 21, 2020 | 11:45pm CETpublicDetails of the partnership program, initial development focused on testing EXO Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) correction technology alongside Carmera Autonomous Map...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto is committed to combat spread of coronavirus
April 7, 2020 | 11:58pm CETpublicDirect financial aid for social services and people in need, HoppyGo and BeRider sharing platforms makes more than 200 cars and 150 electric scooters available for charities, municipalities and volunteers, collaboration with the Czech Technical University in Prague to develop and produce reusable FFP3 respirators for hospitals...
read moreAutofox Helps: Ford works with 3M, GE, UAW to speed development, production of respirators, ventilators
April 7, 2020 | 11:48pm CETpublicPreparation of mass production of Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) at 3M plants, use of fans from the Ford F-150’s cooled seats, collaboration with GE Healthcare to expand production of simplified version of existing ventilator, production of plastic face shields in conjunction with UAW, 3D printing of disposable respirators for medical professionals...
read moreLear acquired Xevo, provider of connected car software and data-driven user experiences
April 7, 2020 | 11:42pm CETpublicCompletion of the transaction, financial advisor, key services Journeyware and Market, HR...
read moreFränkische moved part of its production from Czechia to Romania
March 11, 2020 | 04:50pm CEToriginalLocations, reasons, HR, work aid from employees from Hungary, turnover in 2018-2020, products, clients including electric vehicle manufacturers, potential of e-mobility…
read moreAutoBinck bought ROI Fleet & Mobility
March 11, 2020 | 04:25pm CETpublicROI will become a subsidiary of Fleet Support, which is part of AutoBinck's Smart Mobility division. Profile and portfolio of vehicles, mobility passes, shared cars and e-bikes in the management...
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