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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
eFleet Day 2024: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 3rd conference on EVs in company fleets in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 10, test drives with more than 40 BEV models (Hyundai, Mercedes, Kia, Škoda, Iveco, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Ford, MG, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Volvo, Voltia), presentation of charging solutions (Shell, ZSE Drive, EES, Pixii, Siemens). Representatives of SEVA, Slovenské elektrárne, ČSOB Leasing, Kia Sales Slovakia, Škoda Auto Slovensko, ZSE Drive, D-Tax, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Shell Fleet Solutions, Hyundai Motor Slovakia, Voltia, GreenWay Infrastructure, 3Mon, Pixii, eJoin, Greenlogy, OMV to speak at conference
March 27, 2024 | 11:44am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 27.8% y/y in February (Škoda+SEAT +12.3%, Hyundai -5%, Toyota +1,609%). Buses (Iveco -1.9%, SOR -40%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +120%) successful differently. Not only January but also February vehicle production figures surpass best pre-crisis results in absolute terms. Despite shortages of some components or reports of economic slowdown, automotive industry continues to support Czech economy, Petzl said
March 27, 2024 | 11:36am CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) began to assess transaction where AutoWallis Group (SsangYong distributor in Czechia, dealer of BMW cars and motorcycles and Mini vehicles in Hungary and Slovenia, representative of total of 23 brands in 16 countries of Central and Eastern Europe/CEE; revenues of HUF 366 billion/EUR 925 million and sales of 44,909 vehicles in 2023) acquires NC Auto (BMW dealerships, BMW Motorrad and Mini service centers in Hradec Králové, Prague and Pardubice, Czechia detached in 2023 from Stratos Auto – Iveco and Kia dealer in Hradec Králové; sales of 737 new and used BMW cars in 2023, +13.4%) from founder (Martin Strakoš)
March 26, 2024 | 10:48am CETflashread more
Supplier for Car of the Year 2024 in Czech Republic: 17 companies supply components (boot/trunk linings, jacks, chocks, ratchets, tyres/tires, washer hoses, carpets, high-strength bolts, door locks and pullers, axle springs, seals/gaskets, electric parking brakes, electric water pumps) for Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214) from Czechia (Autoneum, Brano, Continental, Fehrer, Gumárny Zubří, Gumotex, Kamax, Kiekert, KS Kolbenschmidt/Rheinmetall, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, S.N.O.P./Snop, Strojmetal, THK, Vitesco Technologies, ZF), AutoSAP said. Kiekert-CS supplies GL2.1 locks from Přelouč, THK Rhythm Automotive Czech pillow ball joints (PBJ) from Dačice
March 26, 2024 | 10:40am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 10.1% in February (Volkswagen +9.8%; Stellantis +12%; Renault +5.8%; Toyota +16.8%; Hyundai +2.3%; BMW +3.3%; Mercedes-Benz -4%; Ford -16.9%; Volvo Cars +40.4%; Tesla +15.2%; Nissan +20.6%; Suzuki +55.9%; SAIC Motor +88.1%; Mazda +0.02%; Jaguar Land Rover +5.1%; Mitsubishi +141.1%; Honda +44.1%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +9%, PHEV +11.6%, HEV+MHEV +24.7%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +11.2%, petrol +6.1%, diesel -5.1%)
March 26, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
Automotive Functional Safety Week 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality) in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (L3+ autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence/AI and machine learning-based applications, open-source software) in Berlin, Germany on April 15-18. Representatives of Volkswagen, Bugatti Rimac, Audi, Iveco, Geely, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (Volvo Group), Automobili Pininfarina, Woven by Toyota, Valeo, ZF, Bosch, Horiba Mira, Aptiv, CARIAD, Continental, NXP Semiconductors, Vitesco Technologies, G2 Recruitment, Ansys, Renesas Electronics, Eatron Technologies, Onsemi to speak at event
March 22, 2024 | 10:46am CETflashread more
Tomáš Knespl left ČEZ, joining Smart4smart (distributor of Etrel/Landis+Gyr charging stations in Czechia; customers: Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, Hyundai Motor Czech, BMW, ČEZ, Komerční banka, Škoda Auto, Eurovia, Vodafone, Ministry of Environment, Jaguar; over 1,300 stations delivered since 2014)
March 22, 2024 | 10:32am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 1.1% in February (VW -1.7%; Škoda +9.3%; SEAT+Cupra +22%; VW Commercial Vehicles +13.9%; Audi -13.4%; Bentley -34.4%; Lamborghini -14.3%; Porsche -7.2%; MAN -4.2%; VW Truck & Bus -15.7%; Scania +24.6%; Navistar -20.9%)
March 22, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
Central and Eastern European (CEE) Automotive Forum 2024: Notus Events wants to resume automotive conference with matchmaking (B2B) meetings in Budapest, Hungary after Adam Smith Conferences after three years (7th year in 2021), moving 8th year from April 10-11 for 2025
March 20, 2024 | 01:38pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in February, by 2.8% y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.7%; used: -0.7%, -5.6%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.2%, -2.8%), spare parts and accessories (+1.7%, +5.6%), fuels and oils (+4.3%, +1.2%), service works (+1%, +8.2%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:51pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2024 Western European new car sales outlook at 12.1 million (+4.7%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:44pm CETflashread more
Dealers, Service Stations
Auto IN became first dealer of Nissan Leaf EV in Czech Rep
January 12, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginalUnder its new dealership the company has installed a fast charging station, which is also available to the public...
read moreArval to focus on new target group in Czech Rep – employees of clients
January 5, 2014 | 10:53pm CEToriginalThe company prepared a discount program for them at partners in the field of purchase, financing, service, and short term car rental. Microsite, partners...
read moreFord New Deal: Ford transforms dealer network in Europe
December 15, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe reduction of the sales network, the flagship dealerships Ford Store, modernization of the existing showrooms, Vignale showrooms, timing, counselor, the situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreService menu: Daimler launched service program for older Mercedes-Benz and Smart cars in Czech Rep
December 15, 2013 | 11:03pm CEToriginalThe affected models, service work packages for cars and vans older than 5 years, fixed rates, microsite, bonus upon registration, car service shops involved...
read moreDavid Liska to leave Czech Rep for Ukraine within Porsche Holding Salzburg
December 10, 2013 | 12:01am CEToriginalThis caused the rotation of managers at Porsche Inter Auto CZ. Michael Antosch will move to Smichov, however, he will oversee other two branches...
read moreSkoda Auto to decide soon on new management team of distribution organization for Czech Rep
December 9, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe timing, the interim director of Skoda Auto Czech Republic and interim Head of Sales...
read moreAAA Auto sales went up by 13.8 % in November
December 8, 2013 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe results for 11 months, sales in individual markets, reduction of car prices before the end of the year, the fall in prices of used cars in 2013...
read morePorsche Holding Salzburg allegedly plans further personnel changes in Czech Rep
December 5, 2013 | 12:52am CEToriginalThese should apply to the position responsible for multiple brands. The subsidiary company, manager and his career, timing, successor...
read morePorsche Inter Auto plans to buy one dealer in Czech Rep
December 3, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe company would thus enter the seventh city in the country. Location, dealer and its business results, details of the transaction...
read moreSaab resumed car production
December 3, 2013 | 01:19am CEToriginalThe plant in Sweden launched production of the Saab 9-3 Aero. The initial volume of output, orders via Internet, the price, the distributor in CEE...
read moreAuto Charouz launches new concept of multibrand car sale in Czech Rep
November 27, 2013 | 02:54am CEToriginalParticipating companies and brands, multi-brand showrooms, sales representatives in 13 cities, partners for additional services, website...
read moreCourt apparently not yet ruled in dispute between Jaguar Land Rover and former dealer in Czech Rep
November 27, 2013 | 12:36am CEToriginalCzech luxury car dealer sued the importer regarding non-compliance of the dealer contract. The court, the duration of the dispute...
read moreIIR holds conference on alternative drives in Slovakia in December
November 27, 2013 | 12:25am CEToriginalFocus on e-mobility and CNG, speakers from ABB, E.ON, SPP, Porsche Slovakia, Czech Post, Green Way Operator, SEVA, ASEP and ministries...
read moreAuto Jarov opened second Volkswagen dealership in Prague
November 24, 2013 | 10:34pm CEToriginalParameters of the largest VW showroom in the Czech Republic, builder, express-service, website, grand opening for the customers...
read morePorsche extended service program for older cars in Czech Rep
November 24, 2013 | 10:24pm CEToriginalThe Youngtimer Program can newly be used by owners of Porsche cars older than 5 years. Special rates on works and spare parts...
read moreInvelt to expand its complex in Prague
November 22, 2013 | 01:45am CEToriginalContinued investments, reasons, timing, new showrooms for new and used cars, doubling the exhibition space...
read moreAuto Esa makes changes in external communication
November 22, 2013 | 01:28am CEToriginalMartin Dolezal resigned from the position of spokesman after two years. His successor, a new media portal, timing...
read moreVratislav Strasil to return to Czech Rep
November 21, 2013 | 03:52am CEToriginalJosef Roider will retire from Porsche Holding Salzburg after 26 years. At the same time, the management of Porsche Czech Republic will be extended. Details of changes...
read moreAutoBinck offers one Auto Palace branch in Czech Rep
November 21, 2013 | 01:16am CEToriginalSale or lease is also under consideration. Location, showrooms available, cessation of one brand dealership, negotiations...
read moreNissan engaged two new managers in Czech Rep, among others, Marek Safarcik
November 18, 2013 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThree personnel changes relating to fleet sales, dealer network and aftersales services. Details, rotation...
read more4x4 Drive 2013: Exhibition of AWD vehicles to be held in Czech Rep for first time
November 18, 2013 | 11:30pm CEToriginalThe place, dates, nomenclature (SUV, off-road, crossover), simultaneous exhibitions, exhibitors (importers, dealers), brands and models...
read moreBMW launched presale of BMW i3 and BMW i8, Invelt receiving orders in Czech Rep
November 18, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe new trading system with agents, sales plan in 2014, service centres for EVs, warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance...
read moreHavex to build Skoda showroom according to new concept in Czech Rep
November 14, 2013 | 11:29pm CEToriginalThe city, parameters of the premises, car service, timing, competition in the region...
read moreFor Elektron Motion 2013: First e-mobility fair to be held in Czech Rep
November 14, 2013 | 11:12pm CEToriginalLocation, date, nomenclature (EVs, HEVs, infrastructure), accompanying program, simultaneous exhibitions, exhibitors...
read moreAutoBinck became Skoda dealer
November 13, 2013 | 11:24pm CEToriginalIt is the first brand of the Volkswagen Group in the company portfolio. Country, city, location and history of the Auto Palace showroom, results of the retail division in 2012...
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