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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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Hyundai and Kia sharply reduced production in China
April 11, 2017 | 12:41am CEToriginalLocations, sales in March, the impact on suppliers, activities of the Chinese government...
read moreBMW Fast Lane: First BMW fast service point opened in Czech Rep
April 9, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginalLocation, dealer, details of the concept, offered services...
read moreCar sales in UK up by 8.4% in March
April 7, 2017 | 01:03am CEToriginalA record-breaking monthly result, reasons, demand for alternative fuels, registrations in Q1, comments and outlook of SMMT...
read moreAutoBinck appointed new Mitsubishi Country Manager for Slovakia
April 6, 2017 | 01:28am CEToriginalRudolf Bobek is retiring after 20 years with AutoBinck Group. New head of sales of Mitsubishi vehicles in the Slovak market...
read morePSA wants to invest EUR 165 million in Central Europe
April 4, 2017 | 11:51pm CEToriginalLocation, production of a new model, timing, volume of production, HR, investment incentives, related changes...
read moreEmployees of two Skoda Auto plants in Czech Rep did not come to night shift last week
April 3, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalTrade unionists blocked this shift because of the expired agreement on flexible accounts. Locations, timing, the impact on production, negotiations on the improvement of working hours...
read moreUnions and management of Czech Hyundai plant signed new collective agreement
April 3, 2017 | 11:29pm CEToriginalDuration, wage increases in two phases, comment...
read moreCzech Rep and Slovakia to cooperate on testing self-driving cars in traffic
April 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPlanned location, cooperation of governments, automakers, mobile operators and schools, planned test circuit, other projects such as C-Roads...
read moreIveco acquired order for more than 600 trucks in Europe
April 2, 2017 | 10:47pm CEToriginalThe client and its fleet, models, not only diesel engines...
read moreLeasePlan named new Sales Director in Czech Rep
March 30, 2017 | 01:14am CEToriginalThe post has been taken over by a manager with extensive experience in banking and leasing services. Related personnel changes in LeasePlan Czech Republic...
read moreAudi suspended production of two models at one plant
March 30, 2017 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe reason is the lack of parts due to a fire at a supplier. Location, models, timing, production volume, HR...
read moreHP Pelzer plant hit by fire
March 29, 2017 | 02:50am CEToriginalNo one was seriously injured. Location, damage assessment, contingency plans for security of supplies to clients...
read moreAutocentrum Barth increased car sales by 30% in 2016
March 29, 2017 | 02:32am CEToriginalDemand for new and used vehicles, the results of individual brands, Barth Operak operating lease, Barth Rent car rental, activities with motorcycles and caravans, plan for 2017...
read moreSkoda to have new head of communications
March 29, 2017 | 02:21am CEToriginalPeik von Bestenbostel moves to another position within the Volkswagen Group. Details…
read moreCzech Leasing and Finance Association appointed new Secretary
March 27, 2017 | 11:14pm CEToriginalJiri Pulz is leaving the post after more than 25 years, having held it since the creation of the association. His successor...
read moreHyundai suspended production at one factory in China
March 27, 2017 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe location, declared reasons, the Korean-Chinese political situation, analyst comment...
read moreDozens of Czech companies supply components to Skoda Kodiaq
March 23, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThese include 3M, AGC, Benteler, Continental, Fehrer, Gumotex, Hella, HP-Pelzer, KS Kolbenschmidt, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, TRW or Witte. Comment…
read moreCar production in UK up by 8% in February
March 23, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalAs exports went up by 13.4%, production for the domestic market fell by 7.4%. The influence of Brexit, SMMT’s comment...
read moreSkoda Auto operating profit increased by 30.8% at revenue growth of 9.8% in 2016
March 23, 2017 | 02:33am CEToriginalReasons, positive and negative effects, profitability, production, sales, RS penetration, investments, HR, change in methodology reporting, sale of a distribution company in Germany, the outlook for 2017...
read moreKruger: BMW to increase EV and HEV sales by 60% in 2017
March 21, 2017 | 11:44pm CEToriginalBusiness and financial results in 2016, fleet emissions, financing, HR, goals for 2017, model offensive in 2017-2018...
read moreChassix wants to build plant in Eastern Europe
March 20, 2017 | 12:53am CEToriginalThe planned location, amount of investment, size of the factory, products, HR, timing, results in 2016...
read moreRenault Trucks to create several hundred of jobs in 2017
March 19, 2017 | 11:39pm CEToriginalReasons, locations, affected positions, business results in 2016...
read moreMagna selects location in Europe for its second plant for contract car production
March 17, 2017 | 01:57am CEToriginalThe factory in Austria is running at full capacity. Considered location, amount of investment, HR, capacity, four stages, state aid...
read moreToyota to invest EUR 275 million in UK
March 17, 2017 | 01:46am CEToriginalLocation, car production on a new platform, the importance of duty-free and barrier-free access to European markets after Brexit...
read moreMarchionne still interested in merging FCA with GM
March 17, 2017 | 01:37am CEToriginalThis even after the sale of Opel to PSA. The US carmaker is not interested, according to its president...
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