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Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2025: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 24th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on May 20. Representatives of BMW Group, Škoda Auto, Denso Manufacturing Hungary, Bosch, Siemens, ČVUT/CTU 6Gmobile Research Lab, LogTech, Still, Zebra Technologies to speak at event
May 15, 2025 | 05:25pm CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,949,000 (-0.2%) to 1,964,000 (+0.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 462,000 (+21.4%) to 462,000 (+21.4%), and cut 2026 forecast from 2,013,000 to 1,992,000, of which BEVs from 570,000 to 557,000
May 15, 2025 | 05:10pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 7% y/y in April and export by 8% (one fewer working day)
May 14, 2025 | 05:26pm CETflashread more
Battery Forum Poland 2025: Ptak Warsaw Expo to hold 2nd fair for battery, energy storage, power supply technologies in Warsaw, Poland on May 20-22. 103 exhibitors such as Tesla Poland, Pixii, TÜV Süd Battery Testing, TÜV Rheinland Polska to join event. Representatives of PESA, ESMAP (World Bank), EIT InnoEnergy, EBRD, Santander Bank, TÜV Süd Polska, LG Energy Solution Europe to speak at accompanying conference (PESA Battery Conference, May 20-21). First edition of exhibition in 2024 attracted 128 exhibitors and 8,107 visitors
May 14, 2025 | 05:14pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 0.2% in April (motorcycles -20.8%; buses +22%; vans/trucks -16%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 55.9% to 69,852 units (45,535 BEVs +53.5%, 24,317 PHEVs +60.7%), representing share of 28.8% (18.8+10%)
May 9, 2025 | 05:57pm CETflashread more
SpeedChain Slovakia 2025: Reliant to hold 8th logistics conference in Modra near Pezinok, Slovakia on May 15. Representatives of Goodyear Slovakia, Logio, CTP Slovakia, Kuka Robotics Czech, Intralog Services, X-Care Robotics, Mountpark, MD Logistika, Panattoni Slovakia, Raben Logistics Slovakia, TimoCom, Antwell Group, Konecta Slovakia, Metrans Danubia, Samskip, Kuehne + Nagel to speak at event
May 9, 2025 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy, electromobility, ESG, waste management for companies, public administration) wants to achieve turnover of CZK 2 billion (EUR 80 million) within 3-5 years. During first year, SEEN made several acquisitions and carried out number of orders (methodology for rest areas according to AFIR/Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation for Czech Road and Motorway Directorate/ŘSD, concept for development of public infrastructure for e-mobility in Pilsen, Czechia). Erste Grantika Advisory (Česká spořitelna) became partner for financing consultancy. Company also considers entering field of energy distribution
May 6, 2025 | 03:52pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU fell in Q1 (vans -12.2% to 352,490; trucks -16% to 72,941; buses+coaches -1.8% to 8,674), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +32.6%, +50.6%, +50.3%; HEV+MHEV: +0.7%, -47.8%, -28.7%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: -43.1%, -3.3%, -7.9%; petrol: -25.8%, -6.9%, 0 units; diesel: -14%, -17.7%, -5.6%)
May 6, 2025 | 03:46pm CETflashread more
ElektroFest 2025: AB Motors CZ (MG), Volvo Group Czech Republic (Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks), Ford Motor Company, Renault Czech Republic, C Automobil Import (Citroën), Tesla Czech Republic, Kia Czech, Hyundai Motor Czech, O Automobil Import (Opel), Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen), Daimler Truck Czech Republic, Milan Král Group, Auto Racek (Škoda), Šudoma (Peugeot), Autosalon Jiří Souček, Auto Palace, Porsche Inter Auto CZ, S.&W. Automobily (Mercedes-Benz), Synot Auto (BMW), PEMM Brno, Volt Garáž (Vmoto), Motopoint (Horwin), Meteor Motor Tech CR (Zero, Polaris), Motocentrum HK, GoodPed (Mopedix), Eurogreen CZ (Goupil), AAA Auto, SunLife Energy, Lascam Systems, Teslička.cz, JSC Hydraulika, Citya Mobility, UniChargePay.eu, Pomalé-nabíjení.cz, ASAP Delivery (eShopKurýr.cz), Creative Spell (Malá elektromobilita), eKolo, Hugo Bike, Alza.cz, Amigi Consulting (KTM-ebikes.cz), Nano Power, Beneš a Lát, Top-Pojištění.cz, Solar Association, APEL, ASEP, SDA became partners/supporters, exhibitors at 5th clean mobility festival (meeting of electric cars, meeting of electric motorcycles, EcoRace race, e-scooter race, test drives, conference/workshop) in Pelhřimov, Czechia (May 9-11)
May 6, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 58.9% to 216,800 in Q1 (VW +39.6%; Škoda +93.3%; SEAT+Cupra +167.4%; VW Commercial Vehicles +51.1%; Audi +30.1%; Porsche +326.4%; MAN +178.5%; VW Truck & Bus -39.5%; Scania +121.3%; International Motors/Navistar +53.6%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (43,700 cars, +26.3%), VW ID.3 (28,100, +7.7%), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 22,800, +0%), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 20,200, +44.7%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 19,100), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 16,000), Porsche Macan Electric (14,200), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 12,700, +81.4%), Cupra Born (11,000, +59.4%), Cupra Tavascan (7,600), Škoda Elroq (6,800), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 4,200, -1%) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.2% (+3.7 pp, Q1 2024: 6.5%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 64%, automaker said, adding that PHEV deliveries up by 15% to 82,500
May 6, 2025 | 03:35pm CETflashread more
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Autofox 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: 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 morePorsche Holding Salzburg bought further dealer group in Italy
February 10, 2020 | 10:46pm CETpublicCompany, locations, brands, sales and financial results, previous acquisitions of Eurocar Italia, growth in recent years...
read moreAuto Esa opened branch in ninth city in Czechia
August 20, 2018 | 04:14pm CEToriginalLocation, offer, services, HR, the company's first roofed used car shop…
read moreAutoBinck made changes in distribution, retail management in Czechia, Slovakia
November 28, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalMartin Saitz's promotion, seeking two directors for vacant positions at AutoBinck CZ...
read moreRacing Expo 2017: First year of Motor Sport Fair held in Czechia, in parallel with Transport Expo
November 13, 2017 | 11:11pm CEToriginalDate, location, exhibits, exhibition director, exhibitors, partners, expected attendance, admission, Transport Expo 2016 balance...
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 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 more2017 Prague Motor Show: 25 exhibitors presented 45 brands of cars, moped cars
October 8, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalAmong them were dealers, manufacturers, independent dealers and car rentals. Other exhibitors, car novelties, test drives, Mini Autosalon for kids...
read morePrague Car Festival 2017: Tuning car motor show to present production and electric vehicles again
August 28, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalExhibitors including dealers, extensions of the exhibition area, costs, expected attendance, test drives, partners, balance sheet of the year 2016...
read more2017 Prague Motor Show: Central-Bohemian car exhibition to be held different moth than last year, place to remain the same
August 7, 2017 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe date after the Frankfurt Motor Show, exhibitors and brands, expected visiting rate, car novelties, test drives, tuning event, ticket price increase...
read moreBMW announced tender for new dealership in Czech Rep
August 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThis is a recurring selection procedure. Location, original winner, reasons, requirements, timing...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
July 23, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalFor several years, he has led one of the Volkswagen Group brands. His next direction, successor, timing...
read moreSkoda Auto succeeded in large tender of Czech Ministry of Transport
July 18, 2017 | 12:48am CEToriginalModels and number of cars, including 4x4 and CNG, the organizations concerned, the price, the bidders, the new tender for vans, the Skoda wholesale sales and fleet centres...
read moreCzech antitrust authority imposed fine on two car dealers for cartel
July 11, 2017 | 01:32am CEToriginalOne of them is NH Car. Details of forbidden behaviour, profile of the second company, amount of penalties, reduction of the fine for cooperation with UOHS...
read moreVolkswagen appointed new head of Skoda sales
July 10, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalWerner Eichhorn will move to a different position within the group. A new board member of Skoda Auto for sales and marketing comes from Porsche Holding Salzburg...
read moreBusinessRent: Business Lease opened car and van rental in Czech Rep
June 27, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe fleet including EVs, CNG vehicles and cars for the disabled, prices, benefits, utilization possibilities, Tesla EVs at RentPoint car rental...
read moreNew Mazda dealership opened in Czech Rep
June 18, 2017 | 11:26pm CEToriginalLocation, company and its other activities, history of the showroom, managing director, website...
read moreAutoBinck hired experienced automotive strategy specialist
June 15, 2017 | 12:16am CEToriginalPreviously, he worked for Porsche Engineering, Boston Consulting Group and Ricardo Strategic Consulting. His profile, new position, division...
read moreLegends 2017: Attendance achieved organizer's expectations and surpassed last year's record
June 13, 2017 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe number of exhibited cars and motorcycles, Czech exhibition premieres, the oldest exhibit, awards, a check for a hospital, preparation of the 5th year...
read moreLegends 2017: Fourth year to be attended by more than 15 automakers and dealers again
June 7, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginalDate, main themes, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits and their value, guests, partners, clubs, official car...
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 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 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 moreAAA Auto: Used car offer in Czech Rep increased by 17% in 2016
April 23, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalPrice development, average age and mileage, Top 10 models, situation in December, offer in other countries of Central Europe, activities of the repurchasing department...
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