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Modern Technologies in Electric Transport 2025: SmartCityvPraxi.cz to hold conference on electric passenger cars, trucks, city buses, infrastructure, support for electromobility at e-Salon fair in Prague, Czechia on November 14. Representatives of Daimler Truck Czech Republic, Eurogreen CZ, Arval CZ, ČEZ ESCO, Enika.cz, Czech E-mobility Platform, MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic), MŽP (Ministry of Environment of Czech Republic), MD (Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic) to speak at event
November 14, 2025 | 08:17am CETflashread more
Clean Mobility 2025: ABF to hold conference at e-Salon fair in Prague, Czechia on November 13. Representatives of Ford Motor Company, Škoda Auto, Zebra Group, Aures Holdings, Arval, GreenWay, Green Brother, eMobility Solutions, Ampeco, SKB Group, Codibly, AgeVolt, EnviTrail, Arriva, Ekoenergetyka, Kempower, Elektrobus, Aviloo, Bilfinger, eKolo.cz, Wolt, BattSwap, Go4, PWC, Teplárny Brno, ČEZ ESCO, Saytech, Kinstellar, E.ON, Peoplecar, Cario, Xmarton, I-Tec, ČBK (Czech Battery Cluster), BEPA (Batteries European Partnership Association), AustriaTech, PowerHub, Czech E-mobility Platform, ZONE Cluster, PSNM (Polish New Mobility Association), ČVUT, VAIA, MŽP (Ministry of Environment of Czech Republic), MD (Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic), MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic), CzechInvest, CDV (Transport Research Centre), EIT Urban Mobility to speak at event
November 13, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 7.8% in October (motorcycles -31.9%; buses +64.8%; vans/trucks -4.2%; trailers -5.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 52.1% to 83,371 units (52,425 BEVs +47.7%, 30,946 PHEVs +60%), representing share of 33.3% (21+12.4%)
November 13, 2025 | 07:42am CETflashread more
e-Salon, e-Technology, e-Bike Fest 2025: Amilo/Top Drive Club (Smart, Zeekr), Autobinck (Mitsubishi, MG), AutoWallis (KGM/SsangYong), BYD Automotive Czech, Car Point (Volkswagen), Daimler Truck Česká republika (Mercedes-Benz, Fuso), Emil Frey (Leapmotor, Opel), Ford Motor Company, Grand Automotive Central Europe (Nissan), Hedin Distribution CZ (Xpeng), Hyundai Motor Czech, Iron System (Riddara), Kia Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Orbion Cars (Lynk & Co), Plastonic (Dongfeng, Hongqi, Voyah, MHero/M-Hero), Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Moon Power), Profi Auto CZ (Iveco, Fiat Professional), Renault Czech Republic (Renault, Dacia, Alpine), SFR Motor (Farizon), Škoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, Volvo Car Czech Republic, Alfa Profi (EVUM), Amigi Consulting (TeslaDave), Aures Holdings (AAA Auto), BG Technik CS, Blohmann (elBlesk), ELS Moto/Piedra Natural (MulticarGo, Rawrr, 79Bike, Arctic Leopard, Hiley, Easycool), Eurogreen CZ (Aixam, CutCat, Polaris Goupil), GoodPed (Mopedix), Hommelby (Victory), I-Tec Czech (eLion), Lera Motors, Letovické strojírny (TPC Industry Czech Republic), Silen Motorcycles, Univer Mobility (Syneriq, Sevic, Cargoniq), 1PS Technology, Auto-Charge, Car MNGMT (Car Management), Carporio, Červinka-Czech Republic, Dynax, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), E.ON Energie (E.ON Drive), eJoin CZ, Elexim (MyBox), Euro Charge, EV Repair, EV Solutions, Grep Energie (Adopt.energy, Alfen), Havrla-Upgrade (BMW i3upgrade.cz), Chargee eMobility, Jimark (Nayax), PKV Build, Pražská energetika (PRE), R-EVC (EcoVolter), Sectron (MyBox, Olife Energy), Schneider Electric CZ, Smar, SunBrothers (Aiko, Resacs, Victron), SunLife Energy, Valeo, Voltdrive, ASEP to join 7th fair for clean mobility, technologies, solutions for e-mobility in Prague, Czechia (November 13-16)
November 13, 2025 | 07:35am CETflashread more
e-Salon, e-Technology 2024: 115 exhibitors (+5.5%, 2023: 109) and 26,657 visitors (+15.7%, 23,042), who completed 2,443 test drives (+9.6%, 2,228), joined 6th clean mobility, technologies and solutions for e-mobility fair in Prague, Czechia (November 7-10)
November 11, 2025 | 07:57pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 3/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.5% y/y to CZK 294,000 (EUR 12,110) in Q1-3, down by 1.3% during Q3 (14% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 19% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 20% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 18% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 16% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 13% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). In terms of powertrain types, 47.13% of cars on offer had petrol, 46.53% diesel, 2.63% hybrid, 2.29% electric, 0.93% LPG, 0.42% CNG and 0.07% others
November 11, 2025 | 07:48pm CETflashread more
Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at e-Salon 2023 clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia was absence of showroom mode in Nio ET5 Touring BEV. Subsequently, Chinese automaker integrated primitive version of this mode into model, which can only be managed remotely by administrator at Nio headquarters
November 11, 2025 | 07:41pm CETflashread more
Hyundai to suspend production in Nošovice, Czechia (Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric models; ICEVs, MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) for next two days (November 7, November 10) due to lower demand, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said. This is another shutdown at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech after three non-production days on October 27, October 30-31
November 7, 2025 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 20.2% to 6.17 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in Q1-3, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales down by 19.1% to 3.76 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
November 7, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Quality Days 2025: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold conference on modern approaches in quality, improvement in Prague, Czechia on November 11-12 with separate section on quality in automotive industry. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic, Raiffeisenbank, Diribet, DQS Slovakia, NGSS (Next Generation Security Solutions), Munters, ČEZ, Porsenna Energy, MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic) to speak at event
November 7, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1% in Q3, by 1.2% to 6.6 million in Q1-3 (VW -0.4%, +2.8%; Škoda +15.1%, +14.1%; SEAT+Cupra +9.8%, +4.1%; VW Commercial Vehicles +10%, -10.7%; Audi -2.6%, -4.8%; Bentley +23.9%, -2%; Lamborghini -13.8%, -3.2%; Porsche -5.7%, -6%; MAN +24.7%, +4%; VW Truck & Bus -4%, +2.5%; Scania -0.9%, -7.6%; International Motors/Navistar -57.3%, -28.2%). Rise in orders is driven in particular by new models of all drive types (+17% in Western Europe in Q1-3), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, VW Transporter/Multivan, Cupra Terramar, Skoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911; battery electric vehicle (BEV) orders increase particularly strongly (+64%) and account for around 22% of total order intake in Western Europe, automaker said
November 7, 2025 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Business Lease (AutoBinck Group) to sell branches in Czechia, Slovakia to ČSOB Leasing (KBC Group) for EUR 72 million. Transaction is subject to approval by relevant antitrust authorities and is expected to close in Q1 2026. Merger to create player with portfolio of 25,000 vehicles in operating leasing (CZ: 15,000, SK: 10,000). Allen Overy Shearman Sterling/A&O Shearman and ING Bank advised seller, Baker McKenzie advised buyer. AutoBinck indicated that after Netherlands (Terberg Business Lease Group to Arval in 2022), Czechia and Slovakia, it intends to sell leasing companies in other countries (Poland, Hungary, Romania). Amid rapid market consolidation, partnering with larger players offers best path for future growth. Sale of Czech and Slovak operations to KBC marks first step in that direction, Weijers said
November 4, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
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Nissan stopped production at three plants in Japan
October 27, 2017 | 11:33am CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker has recalled 1.2 million cars on the domestic market. Reasons, timing, affected models, estimated costs, sales suspension...
read moreGerman unions demand 6% wage increase in Volkswagen
October 27, 2017 | 11:10am CEToriginalThe demand for wage growth also applies to the Volkswagen Financial Services division. Requirements of the Czech unions at Škoda Auto...
read moreTesla dismissed hundreds of employees
October 20, 2017 | 01:28am CEToriginalHowever, it did not disclose the exact number. Estimates, affected positions, declared reasons, production of Model 3 in Q3...
read moreCourt did not start to deal with alleged manipulation of orders of Czech Post
October 20, 2017 | 12:45am CEToriginalAmong the accused are Agrotec and some of its employees. Reasons, next date, preferred supplier, a football tickets offer, a comment by Agrofert...
read moreVauxhall to cut 9% of jobs in UK
October 18, 2017 | 11:20pm CEToriginalOpel's British division intends to reduce the number of staff through volunteer departures. Location, reasons, timing, models affected...
read moreHavex bought former Škoda dealer
October 15, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalIt is now running an authorized service centre of this Czech brand. Firm, facility location, new owner's intentions...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2017: MBtech organizes open days for developers in Czechia
October 15, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalR&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Dates, presentation of the autonomous car Link & Go, vacancies...
read moreMann+Hummel to move part of its production from Czechia to Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 12, 2017 | 04:00am CEToriginalReasons, products, production plans for 2017-2018, clients, new head of one of the Czech plants...
read moreStackmann: Volkswagen plans to shrink dealer network in Europe and launch online sales
October 12, 2017 | 03:44am CEToriginalThe company responds to a change in consumer behaviour in the digital age. Targets to increase the profitability and effectiveness of dealerships...
read moreOne Fiat dealership in Czechia hit by fire
October 4, 2017 | 02:13am CEToriginalNobody was injured. The company and its other activities, location of the showroom, extent and amount of damage...
read moreFord Motor to suspend production in five plants
September 28, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalLocations, timing, reasons, HR, Ford and Lincoln models concerned, inventory...
read moreOpel 500: Opel organizes another annual campaign accompanied by offer of 500 cars with benefits and price discounts
September 23, 2017 | 07:44pm CEToriginalDate, declared discount amounts, free roof rack, winter tires free of charge with funding used, Opel VIP membership fidelity program, micro booths…
read moreOpel Insignia GSi Sports Tourer: Opel revealed first photos of sporty Insignia in estate version
September 15, 2017 | 01:11am CEToriginalEngines, chassis, all-wheel drive with Torque Vectoring, brakes, tires, eight-speed automatic transmission, suppliers...
read moreAutodrom Most extended cooperation with Kia
September 14, 2017 | 10:30pm CEToriginalRenewal of the car fleet for safe driving courses and management, models, supplier-dealer, length of the new contract...
read moreCar sales in the UK declined by 9.3% in July
August 31, 2017 | 12:11am CEToriginalIt was a fourth drop in a row. Reasons, production and export, results for seven months...
read moreCar sales in Germany up by 1.5% in July
August 30, 2017 | 12:41am CEToriginalProduction and export fell. Demand for individual brands, orders, results over seven months...
read moreDaimler about to change structure and create holding
August 25, 2017 | 01:42am CEToriginalThe parts could then be listed. Considering such a step was previously outlined by the CEO. Details, timing...
read moreApple reportedly leaving idea of producing autonomous car
August 24, 2017 | 12:39am CEToriginalAllegedly, it focuses solely on autonomous driving technology itself. Details of Project Titan, HR, autonomous car testing license in California...
read moreMagna reportedly chose one country in Central Europe as backup location for new plant
August 23, 2017 | 02:42am CEToriginalComplications in Slovenia, details of Plan B, the first phase of the EUR 1.2 billion investment...
read moreGreat Wall interested in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
August 22, 2017 | 01:33am CEToriginalThe bid submission, market value, interest in one of the brands, stock market reaction, possible barriers, strategic goal of Great Wall, analytical view, new five-year FCA strategy...
read moreSenate allowed renewal of uninsured cars fee in Czech Rep
August 21, 2017 | 02:43am CEToriginalThe Senators did not accept any resolution on the draft amendment to the Law on Mandatory Insurance. Criticism of some senators, missing register of insured vehicles...
read morePavel Vojtek left Defend Insurance Group
August 16, 2017 | 01:17am CEToriginalOriginal and new shareholder structure, headquarters relocation, business results, new projects...
read moreAuto Eder plans further expansion in Czech Rep
August 16, 2017 | 01:04am CEToriginalEntering another city, new showroom, results in 2016, plan for 2017, moving some activities into separate companies...
read moreVolkswagen and Tata ended talks on planned cooperation
August 11, 2017 | 01:17pm CEToriginalBoth companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding six months ago to develop a platform for low-cost cars. Comments of the carmakers...
read moreVolunteer firefighters in Karlovy Vary region to renew 30 vehicles by 2018
August 10, 2017 | 01:52am CEToriginalThe first vehicles were delivered by one Toyota dealer. Company, model, number of vehicles, price, financing, references, other tenders...
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