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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
AAA Auto wants to come nearer to customers, to open mobile shops in supermarkets in September
August 27, 2010 | 02:23am CEToriginalThe company wants to use their spare parts of car parks. There will be a purchase, sale and online offer. Development of the used car market in the Czech Republic...
read moreAuto-Exner began providing benefits for holders of Opencard and Shell cards
August 26, 2010 | 02:38am CEToriginalThese concern discounts on the purchase of cars as well as discounted service work. At the same time the company has launched a customer portal, ExnerTV...
read moreCebia expanding abroad, first country to be Slovakia
August 24, 2010 | 03:40am CEToriginalStrategy, international management, services offered, Slovak partners, situation on the used car market in Slovakia...
read moreAmTec Defense continues as independent dealer of Jaguar, Land Rover and BMW in Prague 9
August 24, 2010 | 03:00am CEToriginalThese brands were offered in showrooms in Hloubetin by a former dealer, A.M.T. mobil. Novelty is an offer of Porsche brand and yachts...
read moreAuto Hase expands to another city in Czech Rep
August 23, 2010 | 01:57am CEToriginalThe long-time Volvo dealer in Prague has taken over dealership of another brand in a regional town. Previous dealer, details of the transaction...
read moreCarGarant: Dealers to make more money on additional services than on cars
August 23, 2010 | 01:04am CEToriginalMargins on new cars will be minimum in the coming years, as for services such as insurance, assistance services or car services they will remain relatively high. References…
read moreInvelt moved independent sales of premium and exclusive brands in Prague
August 22, 2010 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe company has closed its showroom in Zlicin on the size of 1,300 m2, which the company rented in 2006, and these activities has shifted to...
read moreInsurance companies in Czech Rep record 14,500 car losses for CZK 725 million after hailstorm
August 22, 2010 | 11:14pm CEToriginalAugust floods have caused only 445 losses on cars for CZK 37 million. Details of individual insurance companies, damaged cars of importers and dealers in Prague...
read moreAlgon expands in car sales in Czech Rep
August 20, 2010 | 03:20am CEToriginalThe company bought a dealership and thus increased the number of brands offered from five to seven. To brands Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Skoda have been added...
read moreLouwman preparing to enter next city in Czech Rep
August 19, 2010 | 03:45am CEToriginalThis dealer of Toyota, Lexus and Ford, having its showrooms in Prague, Usti nad Labem and Pribram, would like to start selling there still in 2010. The location, investment, plans...
read moreAuto Brozovsky stopped selling cars, showroom in Sokolov being sold
August 19, 2010 | 03:17am CEToriginalThe company was a dealer of Fiat, Subaru and Toyota as well as an authorized service point for Alfa Romeo and an independent Lexus dealer. The showroom’s new owner…
read moreAuto Esa agreed with sixth partner for car insurance field, Uniqa
August 19, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe results of the first months of collaboration, the number of cooperating used car shops with Uniqa, products for used cars, new services VIN Foto and windscreen sanding, the other partners...
read moreAAA Auto: People buying used convertibles again, demand rose by 58% this year
August 19, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalFor example, AAA Auto sold 30 convertibles in July. The company registers an increased interest of women. The most popular convertibles...
read moreAAA Auto improved financial results in H1 with decrease in sales
August 12, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginalNet profit rose severalfold, revenues by 6.5%, operating costs by 4.3%. Sales dropped by 3.4% to...
read moreMercedes-Benz Financial Services extended offer of interest-free loans for other models in Czech Rep
August 12, 2010 | 04:11am CEToriginalPart of the action is also beneficiary insurance. The offer of a two-year credit with three repayments and a three-year credit is valid until the end of the year on the models...
read moreThis year’s Porsche sales already reaching level of entire 2009 in Czech Rep
August 10, 2010 | 02:39am CEToriginalThe main contribution has the Cayenne SUV, which came on the market in the second generation in spring, and moreover, with a hybrid drive. Detailed results...
read moreSummer season helped AAA Auto to achieve monthly sales of 3,700 cars again
August 10, 2010 | 02:27am CEToriginalJuly's results in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the demand in different regions, the difference in best-selling models in both countries...
read moreA. Charouz Motors opened new showroom for exclusive brands’ sale in Prague
August 6, 2010 | 03:21am CEToriginalThese include Cadillac, Corvette, Hummer, Spyker and Wiesmann, which the company previously offered in Pruhonice. Location, electric cars...
read moreFormer Citroen and Mitsubishi dealer Auto H.B. preparing sale of another brand
August 6, 2010 | 03:13am CEToriginalHowever, the company must deal with second insolvency proceedings at present. Creditors, the amount of debt, previous bankruptcy proceedings...
read moreAuto Motol Beni opened new Ford showroom in Orech near Prague
August 2, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginalIt is the third showroom of the company. AMB Prague showroom will be the main business premises and will include the Transit Center. At the same time, the company redesigned website...
read moreAnother three people to leave Hyundai Motor Czech
July 28, 2010 | 12:38am CEToriginalOne of them is the sales director Jan Cervinka. His new position, the names of the other two managers, their careers...
read moreMVC Automotive Group to accelerate expansion in Czech Rep, taking over showroom in Orech from Auto Hase
July 27, 2010 | 12:38am CEToriginalThe subsidiary Auto Motol Beni will open there its third Ford showroom in Prague. The multi-brand complex, plans with other facilities...
read moreAAA Auto launched website aimed at Skoda cars in Czech Rep
July 27, 2010 | 12:19am CEToriginalSkodovky.info provides flat direction to the offer of individual models. The Skoda brand creates 40% of the AAA Auto sales. The current number of cars in the offer...
read moreZdenek Fort to leave Hyundai Motor Czech
July 25, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalIn the Czech representation of Hyundai, he currently holds the position of general manager. Reason and date of his leaving, his successor, professional career...
read moreAuto Esa urged Government to address situation around tachometer twisting and other problems in industry
July 23, 2010 | 12:09am CEToriginalThe company has submitted several proposals regarding the tachometers and vehicle transfer. The Ministry of Transport is preparing an amendment to...
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