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SYMA (Systems of Management) 2024: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 26th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (TISAX, Automotive Core Tools, VDA 6.3:2023, Reverse FMEA, artificial intelligence/AI, digitization of production, optical measurement, carbon duty/CBAM, ESG, HR) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia on April 11-12. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Continental Automotive Czech Republic, ON Semiconductor Czech Republic (Onsemi), Robert Bosch, ČEZ, Slovnaft, Doosan Škoda Power, Yusen Logistic Czech, 24 Vision, Next Generation Security Solutions (NGSS), Twinzo (5.0 Technologies), DQS Slovakia, Specialist Service, Technical University of Liberec (TUL), Škoda Auto University (ŠAVŠ) to speak at event
April 5, 2024 | 09:57am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: 121,209 used cars (1,786 HEVs, +147 m/m, +594 y/y; 1,073 BEVs, +88 m/m, +379 y/y), most in last five years, advertised in Czechia in March with mean value (median) of price of CZK 210,000 (EUR 8,300; -CZK 5,000/-2.3% m/m, +CZK 10,000 Kč/+5% y/y). Offer grew by 11,609 cars (+10.6%) m/m, by 8,916 cars (+7.9%) y/y
April 5, 2024 | 09:53am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto expects 81% penetration of beam headlights in LED Matrix version (second generation, with integrated all-weather light instead of conventional fog light) for new Superb (liftback MHEV from CZK 935,000/EUR 36,880, combi from CZK 975,000/EUR 38,460, 4x4 from CZK 1.13 million/EUR 44,380, Sportline and PHEV available later) versus 19% in Standard (LED) one
April 5, 2024 | 09:49am CETflashread more
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
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General Motors to cut about 27,000 jobs, government might acquire GM's majority share
April 27, 2009 | 10:30pm CEToriginalOut of the total, 21,000 will for the US and 5,900 for Canada. The carmaker also intends to discontinue the Pontiac brand and reduce...
read moreUS trade unions agreed on concessions with Chrysler, Fiat and the government
April 27, 2009 | 05:25pm CEToriginalThe only carmaker’s obstacle in obtaining the state assistance is now the negotiation with creditors. The agreement with Fiat on the assumption of 20% share in Chrysler...
read moreHyundai aims to borrow EUR 250 million for plant completion in Russia
April 27, 2009 | 04:21pm CEToriginalThe plant’s building in Russia started in Russian St. Petersburg in last June. The originally planned date of production starting…
read moreTruck manufacturer Volvo suffered a loss at revenues fall of 26.8% in Q1
April 27, 2009 | 01:54pm CEToriginalAnalysts, however, expected the loss lower. Despite the negative results, the company will not further dismiss its employees, but...
read moreNosovice-based Hyundai plant to deliver vehicles to Mexico
April 27, 2009 | 10:18am CEToriginalHyundai will thus become the first Czech carmaker which is going to start selling its vehicles in Mexico. The vehicles will be delivered from Nosovice also to...
read moreChrysler's Canadian employees agree on wage-cutting by one fourth due to alliance with Fiat
April 25, 2009 | 07:27pm CEToriginalAnother option of saving is limitation of daily working hours by...
read moreEmployees from Bratislava-based Volkswagen to help with production in Skoda Auto temporarily
April 25, 2009 | 05:39pm CEToriginalThey will primarily help with the Fabia model production to which there is a long waiting time due to scrap bonus.
read moreSouth Korean carmaker Kia returned to profit in Q1 at revenues fall of 6%
April 24, 2009 | 07:07pm CEToriginalAnalysts expected profit in Q1, but significantly lower than in reality reported net profit of...
read moreChrysler on edge of bankruptcy, Fiat probably to prefer purchasing Opel
April 24, 2009 | 06:17pm CEToriginalThe US Ministry of Finance has called upon the Chrysler carmaker today to prepare for...
read moreVAT deduction increased car interest less than it was expected
April 24, 2009 | 05:44pm CEToriginalIn addition, there are few cars on the market. Customers must watt for some cars for even several months, including the best selling car…
read moreRobert Bosch significantly decreased revenues in Q1, expecting fall by 15% in 2009
April 24, 2009 | 02:08pm CEToriginalThe company expects a gross loss after last year’s profit of EUR 940 million. The world’s car production will, according to Bosch, fall by…
read moreHyundai’s profit dropped by 42.7% in Q1 along with sales revenues decline by 26.4%
April 24, 2009 | 11:39am CEToriginalThe results were though better than expected by analysts mainly due to the weak won. Profit margin has dropped to…
read moreGeneral Motors to close 13 plants in USA and Mexico temporarily
April 24, 2009 | 10:58am CEToriginalThe closures will be under way from May till July. Their duration will vary according to a particular plant. GM intends to cut production this way by...
read moreLukoil being interested in Ceska rafinerska, aiming to extend petrol stations net
April 23, 2009 | 11:31pm CEToriginalLukoil’s entry to Ceska rafinerska is not possible yet because of the first option of other shareholders...
read moreFiat intends to take over Opel, according to works council
April 23, 2009 | 11:04pm CEToriginalFiat might sign a preliminary agreement on purchase of Opel's major share already on...
read moreContinental’s employees protested against plants‘ closure today
April 23, 2009 | 10:55pm CEToriginalThe protest has been under way during a shareholders‘ meeting. In two factories in Germany and France, there are at risk…
read moreFaurecia suspended expansion in Czech Rep, projected plant in Karvina not to be built
April 23, 2009 | 09:39pm CEToriginalProjects that were supposed to constitute the Karvina-based plant's production have been transferred or remained in other plants manufacturing exhausts of the Faurecia group...
read moreSvejnar: Scrap bonus is asocial measure, supports car owners only
April 23, 2009 | 07:58pm CEToriginalA prospective initiation of scrap bonus in the Czech Republic will have no big positive effect on the economy, according to Svejnar, because...
read moreSkoda Auto considers Fabia model ‘s production also in Vrchlabi
April 23, 2009 | 06:44pm CEToriginalFabia models are currently the most required due to the scrap bonus and the carmaker does not want to lose customers because of the long waiting time. In March, the Fabia model’s sales amounted to...
read moreFiat fell in loss of EUR 410 million, negotiating with Chrysler further on
April 23, 2009 | 05:11pm CEToriginalThe reason was rapid decline of car sales caused by the global economic crisis. Fiat's revenues have declined by...
read moreKnorr Bremse to move production from Hejnice to Liberec
April 23, 2009 | 04:06pm CEToriginalAbout 250 employees should not lose their jobs. The reason for this shift is the impossibility of further expansion; the company should leave Hejnice in...
read moreRenault to produce its new diesel engine 1.6 dCi (96 kW) in France
April 23, 2009 | 09:22am CEToriginalA new engine will substitute the current aggregate 1.9 dCi (96 kW). Renault thus follows strategy of downsizing...
read moreSAP: 30% of passenger cars still without catalyst in Czech Rep
April 22, 2009 | 11:21pm CEToriginalBesides 1.32 million cars without catalyst older than 15 years, there are other 600,000 cars driving on the Czech roads which only meet the standard...
read moreGlobus to offer insurance, including car insurance in its hypermarkets
April 22, 2009 | 11:08pm CEToriginalGlobus will be offering household insurance, car insurance and travel insurance in special booths in its stores. The partner will be...
read moreUK to provide motorists with scrap bonus of GBP 2,000
April 22, 2009 | 10:27pm CEToriginalTo get the scrap bonus, motorists will have to scrap a car older than 10 years. The British Government has allocated for the scrap bonus...
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