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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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May 12, 2017 | 12:03am CEToriginalNobody was injured. The location, cause of fire, extent and amount of damage...
read moreTUV Sud and UAMK established cooperation in Czech Rep
May 10, 2017 | 11:10pm CEToriginalContent of the partnership, common communication activities, timing...
read moreEssens expands BMW car fleet
May 10, 2017 | 10:25pm CEToriginalAs a benefit, this Czech MLM firm also offers associates Peugeot cars. Models, numbers of cars, supplier-dealer, timing, operating lease…
read moreTatra upgrades production line, increased production plan for 2017
May 9, 2017 | 11:54pm CEToriginalIn connection with this, the company needs to take on dozens of new employees. Details, demanded professions...
read moreSkoda Auto allegedly plans at least two products with Indian partner
May 9, 2017 | 11:16pm CEToriginalThe models concerned, timing, a recently signed memorandum of understanding...
read moreCar sales in UK dropped by 19.8% in April
May 8, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalThe biggest fall over the last six years, reasons, interest in conventional drives, registrations for 4 months, commentary and outlook of SMMT, state control of responsible financing...
read moreSkoda Auto and unions agreed on new collective agreement in Czech Rep
May 4, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalReduction of overtimes within flexible account shifts, extension of thermal breaks, increase in bonuses and bonus, payment of wages in the event of illness, investment in working conditions...
read moreBosch to sell starters division
May 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe transaction still has to be approved by antitrust authorities. Buyers, price, profile of the division...
read moreThe Chamber od Deputies supported fee renewal for uninsured cars in Czech Rep
May 1, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalIf the deputies manage to discuss the proposal before elections, the Senate will have it. The attitude of the government to the amendment...
read moreToyota to maintain US investment framework for next 5 years
May 1, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalPlanned volume of funds, redesigning of the Georgetown plant, factory production in 2016, HR, new generation of the Toyota Camry...
read moreVolkswagen allegedly considers selling Ducati
April 28, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalThe carmaker commissioned a consulting firm to assess how to handle Ducati. Reaching potential buyers...
read moreAutoBinck looking for new Auto Palace head for Czech Rep and Slovakia
April 27, 2017 | 01:15am CEToriginalThe current Managing Director of the Retail Division on both markets, Ralph Howie, has decided to take a new challenge outside Europe...
read morePSA extended three-shift operation in one plant
April 27, 2017 | 01:05am CEToriginalLocation, timing, reasons, HR, partner personnel agencies, manufactured models, orders...
read moreHavex and Imofa increased car sales by 6.9% in 2016
April 26, 2017 | 01:01am CEToriginalRecord year, sales of new and used vehicles, interest in individual brands, investment in modernization of showrooms, plan for 2017, fleet business, online service calculator...
read moreMagna won contracts for Jaguar and Toyota EVs
April 24, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThey have been added to the production for BMW EVs. Deliveries from the Czech Republic, location, components, HR, work offer to young people from children's homes, scholarship program and internships...
read moreAutobond grew at double-digit pace in 2016
April 24, 2017 | 11:12pm CEToriginalRevenues, new and used car sales, results of individual brands, extension of Bond Rent, entry into the 7th city in the Czech Republic, establishment of the first subsidiary, organizational changes, plan for 2017...
read morePSA published actual car consumption data
April 24, 2017 | 10:54pm CEToriginalModels and versions concerned, real consumption calculator in the first six European countries, cooperation with non-governmental organizations, Bureau Veritas overseeing...
read moreSkoda has Future: Skoda launched advertising portal in Czech Rep with job offers in dealerships
April 23, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalFiltering options, current offer of vacancies in the network of 230 car showrooms and service shops, the most demanded professions, the offer of practical training for students...
read moreVZP wants to expand in car insurance
April 23, 2017 | 11:48pm CEToriginalCNB damage liability license for a subsidiary, enhancement of equity, present and new products, timing, clients, business plans, target group...
read moreCzech Leasing and Financial Association elected Board of Directors for next two years
April 21, 2017 | 12:52am CEToriginalLibor Bosak has been elected for the second time. Vice-Chairmans and Members of the Board...
read moreBMW to lend 11 EVs to police in Czech Rep
April 19, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalModels, locations, use, timing, participating dealers, police fleet renewal with green vehicles...
read moreMarchionne: FCA no longer seeks partner for further merger
April 18, 2017 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe Italian carmaker will focus on developing its business plan. The plan to reduce debt, uncertainty...
read moreAutoBinck appointed new Marketing and PR Manager of Mitsubishi Motors in Czech Rep
April 18, 2017 | 12:08am CEToriginalHe has experience from several Asian car brand importers. His profile, timing...
read moreCar sales in Germany rose by 11.4% in March
April 17, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalGrowth was also seen in production and export. The influence of number of working days, demand for individual brands, orders, results in Q1...
read morePrague Municipal Police to acquire 66 new vehicles, mostly of Hyundai brand
April 13, 2017 | 01:58am CEToriginalApart from Hyundai cars these will be the VW and Ford minibuses and vans. Number of vehicles, winning prices…
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