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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
Dealers, Service Stations
BMW shifts to high-strength materials that are not welded but riveted and glued
March 25, 2010 | 01:44am CEToriginalNew demands on equipment of repairers, start of production of BMW 5 Series Touring, investment of the dealer Renocar in Brno into a new plumber shop, Audi’s shift to aluminium...
read moreHalfords leaving Czech Rep and Poland after three years, focusing on domestic market
March 23, 2010 | 10:32pm CEToriginalThe reason is unprofitability in Central Europe. Anyway, Halfords has opened its second establishment in Plzen still in December 2009...
read moreAuto-Exner became exclusive partner of Bugatti for Central and Eastern Europe
March 23, 2010 | 10:25pm CEToriginalThe company is now taking care of five Bugatti cars’ owners from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. The demonstration drive and sale will be arranged directly with the carmaker...
read moreCarGarantie expands in Europe, to enter other four countries in 2010
March 18, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe growth in existing markets keeps going on. Since 2007, to the brands Opel, Chevrolet and Renault in the Czech Republic and Slovakia were added co-operations with importers...
read moreAuto Esa: We refuse most vehicles during purchase due to handling with speedometer
March 16, 2010 | 11:23pm CEToriginalThat is followed by financial burden of the car and a different year of production. Auto Esa thus refuses to redeem every fifth car...
read morePorsche to hold spring maintenance check-up in Czech Rep by end of April
March 16, 2010 | 01:06am CEToriginalAt the same time, a Porsche owner can have air conditioning cleaned and filter replaced for a special price…
read moreLouwman started Ford cars’ sale in Czech Rep, reopening this brand’s showroom in Pribram
March 15, 2010 | 02:13am CEToriginalIt is the first activity of the company Louwman regarding the Ford brand in Europe. The navigation to selected models for free, spring service action...
read moreHavex continues to expand in Czech Rep, took over another dealer
March 11, 2010 | 02:46am CEToriginalHavex has had seven Skoda showrooms in eastern Bohemia so far and has now acquired stake in a car dealer of other brands and outside the region…
read moreAutosalon Klokocka started selling Audi cars in Prague 6, to open Audi Terminal in May
March 11, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginalThe new Audi showroom grew up within the complex in Repy. The company will also offer Audi Exclusive transportation services...
read moreFord wanted to offer CNG cars in Czech Rep, then let dealers do it
March 9, 2010 | 11:02pm CEToriginalThis activity was taken over by the company A. Charouz, which offers conversion to CNG drive of the models Transit, Focus C-Max and Mondeo. Specifications and prices...
read moreDomansky acquired authorized Skoda service centre for premises in Zdiby near Prague
March 9, 2010 | 09:54pm CEToriginalThe company is therefore selling four brands in Zdiby and provides service works for other two. This branch is not going to undergo further changes...
read moreInvelt opened new Mini showroom in Stodulky, Prague 5
March 9, 2010 | 03:05am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company has become a Volkswagen dealer and the end of 2010 will open a newly built showroom for this brand in Plzen…
read moreCEZ to be first owner of electric cars Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-Zero in Czech Rep
March 9, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalOn the contrary, CEZ is not planning further purchases of electric vehicles from companies performing conversions to electric cars, such as Micro-Vett...
read moreVeronika Jakubcova left Hyundai Motor Czech
March 8, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalShe worked in the company Hyundai for eight years, including the previous importer AutoBinck Holding. No successor has been established yet. The reason for leaving is...
read moreCorvette sports cars to be sold by selected Chevrolet dealers in Europe from 2011
March 8, 2010 | 01:12am CEToriginalThe carmaker GM has taken over imports of Cadillac and Hummer cars in Europe from the bankrupt Dutch company Kroymans...
read moreAuto Supra closed Skoda and Suzuki showroom in Krnov
March 8, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginalThis independent retailer has also stopped selling Skoda cars and now operates only with the Suzuki brand in Ostrava...
read moreAssistance service ACA began to run car rental
March 7, 2010 | 10:39pm CEToriginalThe car rental offers both short and long term rentals, rates are without the mileage limit. Offered passenger and commercial vehicles and rates...
read moreGENEVA: Fisker established dealer for Slovakia
March 3, 2010 | 02:44am CEToriginalFisker showrooms in Bratislava and Prague will be opened in 2011. A dealer on the Czech and Slovak markets will be...
read moreGENEVA: Kopecny (AutoBinck): Car sales in Czech Rep, Slovakia and Hungary to decrease in 2010
March 3, 2010 | 02:27am CEToriginalThe decline in 2009 was mitigated by the scrap premium in Slovakia, the Hungarian market dropped by 80%. Specific estimates for 2010...
read moreCredium: Credit card for motorists acquired by 10,000 customers in two years’ time
February 28, 2010 | 10:31pm CEToriginalCredium is extending the benefits and loyalty card program, cooperating with companies EuroOil, Defend, ACA, Sixt, Czechocar, Molpir or GPD Service Team...
read moreDomansky extended portfolio of offered brands, opening Volkswagen showroom in Zdiby
February 26, 2010 | 02:14am CEToriginalIt is a first subcontractor’s activity of the company. Volkswagen became the fourth brand in the portfolio, replacing...
read moreMVC Automotive Group expands in Europe, to build multi-brand sales and service complex in Czech Rep
February 22, 2010 | 04:16am CEToriginalConstruction of the car centre will begin in 2010, opening is planned for 2011. The site, offered car brands, sales plans...
read moreHouse of England plans to extend portfolio of British brands offered
February 22, 2010 | 03:31am CEToriginalNow the company offers eight brands and is negotiating on two others. At the same time, the company seeks to obtain authorized service of two brands...
read moreGroup of several Czech dealers and importers PMG Finance broke up
February 22, 2010 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe fate of individual companies and their activities - AuTec Group, A.M.T. Moravia, A.M.T. Group, A.M.T. mobil, DyCom Group, A.M.T. Defense/AmTec Defense...
read moreHouse of England took over activities of A.M.T. Moravia in Brno and expanded range of brands
February 19, 2010 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe company will specialize in British brands. The current offer of eight brands and premium services free of charge...
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