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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
T-Mobile to expand its fleet in Czech Rep for further Nissan Pathfinder cars
August 15, 2011 | 10:41pm CEToriginalThese are supplies within a long-term contract concluded in 2010 with one Czech dealer. Number of cars in 2011, usage, contractor, specification...
read moreAAA Auto have been licensed insurance broker
August 15, 2011 | 12:50am CEToriginalThe company will thus expand its sales channels for insurance products in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for a web and call centre. A target group of the subsidiary Inex Broker...
read moreNissan wants to increase sales in Czech Rep and gain 1.4% market in 2011
August 11, 2011 | 10:42pm CEToriginalNissan continues to strengthen the dealer network, looking for partners in several regions. The cessation of two dealers in H1, a new dealer in Zlin, negotiations in other cities...
read moreSamohyl Motor Holding terminated sale of its two brands and gained another one
August 11, 2011 | 10:38pm CEToriginalThe group now has a portfolio of nine brands of American, Asian and European origin. Details, location, a new showroom...
read moreJaguar Land Rover to replace importer in Hungary, AutoBinck succeeded in tender
August 11, 2011 | 10:29pm CEToriginalAutoBinck will also start retailing brands Jaguar and Land Rover. The current distributor, the situation in Hungary and Central Europe...
read moreAutomobile Things: New association aims to help reclaim used car market in Czech Rep
August 11, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginalRating of used car shops and dealers, cooperation with Dekra, legal consultancy, mediation if expert witness, ethics code, dealing with Cebia, a survey by STEM/MARK...
read moreAuto-Exner lost Audi dealer licence
August 10, 2011 | 01:05am CEToriginalNevertheless, the company opened a new showroom of Audi Terminal a year and half ago. Reasons, threat of losing other licenses, dealer situation in Prague...
read moreKia continues to strengthen dealer network in Prague, chose seventh partner
August 8, 2011 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe independent importer of cars from the U.S. expanded the activities with a Kia authorized dealership. The new dealer, showroom location...
read moreHome Credit expanded number of partners of Premia program by BestDrive and Autoturist
July 28, 2011 | 12:23am CEToriginalThese then joined companies AAA Auto, EuroOil, Auto Kelly or Ceska pojistovna. Details of discounts for purchases by Premia credit card...
read moreHelicar changed fuel supplier, Shell succeeded in tender
July 26, 2011 | 01:01am CEToriginalThe financial savings, the use of fuel cards euroShell Card, the expansion of services, fleet, references, the investor’s entry in the company...
read moreAuto-Exner is still for sale, whole company or individual activities
July 25, 2011 | 01:57am CEToriginalThis Czech dealer of Aston Martin and Volkswagen Group brands reportedly negotiates with two entities. Change of the position of executive...
read moreVosicky: Hyundai aims to dramatically reduce distance from leading Skoda in Czech Rep by 2013
July 25, 2011 | 01:43am CEToriginalCzech representation of Hyundai moved its headquarters from premises of a former importer to new offices, which were supplemented with a showroom and training centre...
read morePorsche aims to overcome record sales from 2010 in Czech Rep in 2011
July 21, 2011 | 10:44pm CEToriginalDouble-digit growth in H1, the interest in the individual models, the choice of higher equipment versions, the impact of production capacities, mineral water Korunni in the Porsche style...
read moreAuto-Exner has not obtained Bentley dealer license for Czech Rep yet
July 21, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginalThe company is still a sub-dealer, although it recently opened a new Bentley showroom in Prague. The carmaker is now choosing a partner; Auto Jarov is also interested...
read moreAustrian dealer of Rolls-Royce Karner & Grossegger went bankrupt
July 21, 2011 | 04:37am CEToriginalThis affected the Czech market as well, where the company had its partner, House of England. The only dealership for Central Europe is now in Dresden. A new service partner in Poland...
read moreAAA Auto began to offer LPG car conversion in Czech Rep
July 19, 2011 | 03:36am CEToriginalPartner for the conversion, conversion prices for individual cars, subsidized price for Skoda Fabia, conversion advantage…
read moreDaniel Harant came from BMW Group to AAA Auto
July 19, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginalHe assumed the position of sales director there. His predecessor, David Keller joined bank...
read moreBMW wants to expand dealer network in Prague
July 17, 2011 | 10:57pm CEToriginalThe importer has announced another tender for a dealership in the capital; it is the second one over the last year. The dealer situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreAutobond wants to sell over 2,000 new cars in 2011
July 12, 2011 | 05:17am CEToriginalFor 2012, the company expects a double-digit growth. Expected financial results...
read moreJan Repa retired from Opel, joining AAA Auto in July
July 8, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginalAs the head of Marketing and Communication at AAA Auto he will be responsible for all the markets...
read moreBretislav Dolejsi switched from Kia Motors Czech to Autobond
July 1, 2011 | 12:15am CEToriginalAt the same time the dealer of seven brands in six Czech cities named new managing director and commercial director. Details...
read moreAuto Palace Group wants to increase new car sales by 30% in Czech Rep by 2013 and used cars by 100%
June 29, 2011 | 07:55am CEToriginalAt the same time, it plans to expand its portfolio for one or two brands in a one-year horizon. The plan to increase profitability...
read moreHouse of England terminated dealer contract with importer Jaguar Land Rover Austria after year and half and filed action
June 28, 2011 | 01:44am CEToriginalReasons for the termination of cooperation, the required compensation, sales results, statements from both sides...
read morePorsche Holding plans further expansion under new owner in Czech Rep
June 28, 2011 | 01:29am CEToriginalPorsche Inter Auto CZ has been considering its entry into other cities and it foresees the creation of several hundred new jobs by 2015...
read moreAutoBinck sold 5,500 new and 1,400 used cars to customers in Czech Rep in 2010
June 28, 2011 | 01:09am CEToriginalSales of brands and car dealerships, results in Q1 2011, sales of used cars, results and plans of Business Lease, 20 years on the market...
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