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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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CEE Automotive Forum 2014: Further 13 speakers to join conference
August 8, 2014 | 01:07am CEToriginalThese are representatives of CLEPA, AutoSAP, PSA, Volkswagen, Skoda, Opel, Ford, AAA Auto, Ernst & Young, Matador, Aufeer Design, Bosal and Item...
read moreEmil Frey might terminate distribution of one brand in Czech Rep
August 5, 2014 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe brand, reasons, requirements of the carmaker, dealer network, models and prices, the situation in Europe...
read morePorsche Inter Auto to resume Lamborghini dealership in Czech Rep
August 5, 2014 | 11:45pm CEToriginalLocation of the showroom, sales start, available models, previous Czech dealer, competition from independent retailers...
read moreCzech customs administration passes from operating leases to car ownership
August 3, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe winner of the largest tender is the Kia brand. The supplier-dealer, models, number of cars, price, participants in the tender, smaller orders, fleet structure of this institution...
read moreKia began offering branded operating lease in Czech Rep, Arval became partner
July 31, 2014 | 12:24am CEToriginalThe trademark of the product, dealers involved in pilot operation, target group, variants, current business results, the situation in Europe...
read moreAnthony Denny is said to be close to selling his stake in AAA Auto
July 28, 2014 | 06:05am CEToriginalThe applicant, price offered, minority shareholders’ activity, personnel changes in the Board and management...
read moreEmil Frey to expand portfolio in Czech Rep with new brand
July 24, 2014 | 12:31am CEToriginalIt is the existing brand of the Swiss group Emil Frey. Brand, location of the showroom, the circumstances, related changes, dealer situation in the region...
read moreAAA Auto got fined for errors in loan advertisement in Czech Rep
July 21, 2014 | 11:52pm CEToriginalDetails of the misconduct, the amount of the fine reflects the alleged repeated misconducts, possibility to appeal, statement of COI and the company...
read moreMercedes-Benz expands network of AMG specialized dealerships
July 17, 2014 | 02:25am CEToriginalThe first AMG Performance Center in the Czech Republic was added to these. Location, standards, sales of AMG cars on the Czech market, the former showroom of Auto Charouz...
read more1Mini Rental: Automycka Express launched operations of Mini car rental in Czech Rep
July 14, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe location, partner-dealer, the length of lease, models, prices, competitive car rental Mini Point, corporate clients of Automycka Express...
read moreCzech Rep wants to create public database with mileage of cars
July 10, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginalMore alternative solutions, information on traffic accidents, possible problems according to Cebia, implementation of the new EU directive...
read moreBusiness Lease strengthens in branded car financing
July 10, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe country, the fourth partner brand, current fleet size in five European countries, a new unified web...
read moreMitsubishi expanded its dealer network in Czech Rep with new partner
July 8, 2014 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe Japanese brand will thus strengthen in one city and enter another one. Dealer, locations and history of the new Mitsubishi showrooms...
read moreKia Motors made major dealer changes in one region in Czech Rep
July 6, 2014 | 11:28pm CEToriginalClosing two dealerships, opening new showrooms of two new partners, moving another dealership, releasing one showroom...
read moreAPPAA proposes making data from vehicle registry available to scan odometers
July 6, 2014 | 10:59pm CEToriginalIt aims to submit a proposal to the Ministry of Transport soon. The current mileage control options in the Czech Republic are insufficient, according to the association of used car shops...
read moreSupreme Court: Rolling back odometer is fraud if damage exceeds CZK 5,000
July 4, 2014 | 04:36am CEToriginalMinistry of Industry and Trade, however, still insists on a change in legislation. A comment by AAA Auto, the Czech market according to Cebia...
read moreInvelt began to carry out next major investment in Czech Rep
June 25, 2014 | 01:32am CEToriginalLocation, reasons, brands, previous investments of the dealer of BMW, Mini and Alpina brands and seller of electric vehicles...
read moreAutobond to open second Ford dealership in Czech Rep
June 18, 2014 | 10:56pm CEToriginalLocation, timing, history of the showroom, preparations for the flagship showroom of Ford Store, dealer situation in the region...
read moreHertz Lease appointed new Sales Director in Czech Rep
June 16, 2014 | 06:29am CEToriginalHe is a manager with 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, especially car sales...
read moreAutosalon Louda bought Czech dealer Autoprodej Dukla
June 12, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe company has strengthened in the sale of Skoda cars in Pardubice. Circumstances, business and financial results, reconstruction of the showroom, dealer situation in the city...
read moreAutobond ceased sales of one brand, replacing it with another
June 12, 2014 | 04:21am CEToriginalThe company will thus remain the dealer of seven brands in six cities in the Czech Republic. Location, brands, reasons, details...
read moreALD Automotive appointed new commercial director in Czech Rep
June 12, 2014 | 03:55am CEToriginalJaroslav Laur has been replaced by a manager with experience in financing and fleet car sales...
read moreAutobond bought large complex of showrooms in Czech Rep from one dealer
June 10, 2014 | 05:11am CEToriginalThe company, location, size of the property, Autobond’s plan with the new facility, brands, change of the earlier plans...
read moreAutosalon Louda expanded portfolio with two new brands – Seat and Mazda
June 10, 2014 | 04:46am CEToriginalTherefore, the offer has been extended to six brands, but one is going to drop out soon. Locations, details, the second Mazda showroom according to the new concept in the Czech Republic...
read moreHalf of Hyundai dealers in Czech Rep do not like new code of ethics
June 9, 2014 | 12:15am CEToriginalTherefore, they founded an association and sent a letter to Hyundai Motor Europe. Members, statements of some dealers and Hyundai Motor Czech, penalties for 'disobedient' dealers...
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