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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
Kia tested factory LPG drive in Europe, now began offering conversions
January 31, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginalPartner in the Czech Republic, offered models, affected engine, warranty, price of the conversions, return on investment, benefits of the LPG drive...
read moreAuto Jarov defended 2011 results in 2012
January 31, 2013 | 11:04pm CEToriginalThe shift of demand from new to used cars, strong growth in sales of Honda brand, interest in servicing...
read moreAutobond wants to increase sales in 2013
January 31, 2013 | 10:55pm CEToriginalThe intention may be implemented thanks to the new and reconstructed premises in Prague and Ostrava. Results in 2012, defending the primacy of Kia and Suzuki brands...
read moreCzech Post to expand CNG fleet with more Iveco vehicles
January 29, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginalSize of the fleet with this alternative drive will therefore come close to 500 units. Details of the last tender, potential for further recovery...
read moreMazda intends to make changes in dealer network in Czech Rep
January 23, 2013 | 01:42am CEToriginalDetails and timing of the plan, a new bonus for dealers and its focus, the current status of the network, termination of one dealership in Bohemia...
read moreFisker entered Czech market, opened showroom in Prague
January 22, 2013 | 01:02am CEToriginalLocation of the dealership, price list, show cars, expected demand, service potential, web, stock cars for immediate delivery...
read moreKiriakovsky: Mazda wants to gain 1% market share in Czech Rep, close to target in 2012
January 22, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalNew models (CX-5, Mazda3, Mazda6), Mazda6 III from CZK 539,900, a look at EVs and HEVs, Skyactiv and i-Eloop, news in Aftersales...
read moreAAA Auto entered Slovakia with Mototechna concept
January 18, 2013 | 12:07am CEToriginalThe first Slovak branch and another planned, expansion of the Mototechna network in the Czech Republic, sales in the first four months...
read moreWinter Skoda Park 2013: Skoda to again set out to present not only offroad models in winter resorts
January 18, 2013 | 12:00am CEToriginalLocations and dates of the road show, program and competitions, presentations of new Octavia and Rapid, Skoda Butik, a Nightwork concert, participating dealers...
read moreAuto Esa opened used car shop in Pardubice, first branch outside of Prague
January 16, 2013 | 03:24am CEToriginalLocation and parameters of the branch, another used car shops in 2013, projected double-digit growth of sales in 2013, competitors in the region...
read moreEmil Frey made several changes in two branches in Czech Rep
January 15, 2013 | 01:29am CEToriginalThe company added one brand, shifted another one, and one brand was expanded to another location. Brands, locations of showrooms, new web sites...
read moreDomansky opened fifth branch in Prague, the largest Peugeot showroom in Czech Rep
January 14, 2013 | 03:03am CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, a giant showroom for up to 23 cars, 27th Blue Box showroom in the country, 15th dealership involved in the Peugeot Approved Cars program...
read moreCebia and BMW intend to expand cooperation in Europe
January 10, 2013 | 03:26am CEToriginalWhile the current cooperation relates to new cars in CEE, there are negotiations on used cars taking place...
read moreAnthony Denny suspended sale of his stake in AAA Auto
January 9, 2013 | 03:50am CEToriginalThe reasons for the decision, horizon of the suspension of the sales process, the present Denny’s share in the company, the price of the shares, the current value of the company...
read morePorsche Inter Auto increased car sales by 2% in Czech Rep in 2012, turnover up even more
January 9, 2013 | 03:41am CEToriginalDemand for new and used cars, interest in Skoda, VW, Audi, Porsche and Bentley brands, the outlook for 2013...
read moreAAA Auto's sales up by 14.6% in 2012, further growth expected in 2013
January 7, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalSales increased in Russia the most, followed by Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Fulfilment of the plan, growth factors, results in Q4, finance penetration, upcoming branches...
read moreAuto Esa increased sales, revenues and profit in 2012
January 6, 2013 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe growth in demand for diesel cars and larger vehicles; increase in average selling price; demand for various brands, models, segments, colours...
read moreA. Charouz Motors wants to futher expand Cadillac brand in Europe
January 4, 2013 | 02:13am CEToriginalThe only direct-dealer in Central Europe, sub dealers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Croatia, the situation in CEE, plans for the whole Europe...
read moreCeska pojistovna intends to further expand fleet of spare vehicles for car insurance clients
January 4, 2013 | 01:50am CEToriginalReplacement cars are available at authorized service partners, such as Auto Heller. Fleet owner and size, models in the car rental...
read moreAutosalon Klokocka wants to build three new showrooms in Czech Rep
January 3, 2013 | 06:50am CEToriginalLocations, brands, the amount of investments, the prepared filling station including CNG...
read moreCadillac introduced ATS sedan to Czech market, believes in greater demand than for BLS
January 2, 2013 | 01:38am CEToriginalEquipment and prices, only one engine, forthcoming Euro 6 diesel, sales plan, help of a sub dealer, Brembo brakes manufactured in the Czech Republic...
read moreAutosalon Klokocka to increase car sales in 2012
December 21, 2012 | 01:53am CEToriginalThe partial drop in demand for new cars will be offset by the used ones, a significant growth has been recorded by Audi. Loyalty program...
read moreNew company Car Star entered Czech car market, to begin with Hyundai dealership
December 19, 2012 | 12:43am CEToriginalInvestor, location, managing director with 15 years of experience in the automotive business, sales plans, other planned dealerships...
read moreAuto Palace cut sales plans in Czech Rep for 2012
December 18, 2012 | 05:17am CEToriginalReduction of expectations applies to new cars; demand for used cars was stable during the year. The plan has been decreased by tens of per cent...
read moreRenocar prepared microsite for new stock and nearly new BMW cars
December 18, 2012 | 12:05am CEToriginalIt provides winter tires to the stock cars, a discount on discs and one-day skid course. Address, number of cars, microsites of other brands...
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