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SYMA (Systems of Management) 2024: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 26th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (TISAX, Automotive Core Tools, VDA 6.3:2023, Reverse FMEA, artificial intelligence/AI, digitization of production, optical measurement, carbon duty/CBAM, ESG, HR) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia on April 11-12. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Continental Automotive Czech Republic, ON Semiconductor Czech Republic (Onsemi), Robert Bosch, ČEZ, Slovnaft, Doosan Škoda Power, Yusen Logistic Czech, 24 Vision, Next Generation Security Solutions (NGSS), Twinzo (5.0 Technologies), DQS Slovakia, Specialist Service, Technical University of Liberec (TUL), Škoda Auto University (ŠAVŠ) to speak at event
April 5, 2024 | 09:57am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: 121,209 used cars (1,786 HEVs, +147 m/m, +594 y/y; 1,073 BEVs, +88 m/m, +379 y/y), most in last five years, advertised in Czechia in March with mean value (median) of price of CZK 210,000 (EUR 8,300; -CZK 5,000/-2.3% m/m, +CZK 10,000 Kč/+5% y/y). Offer grew by 11,609 cars (+10.6%) m/m, by 8,916 cars (+7.9%) y/y
April 5, 2024 | 09:53am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto expects 81% penetration of beam headlights in LED Matrix version (second generation, with integrated all-weather light instead of conventional fog light) for new Superb (liftback MHEV from CZK 935,000/EUR 36,880, combi from CZK 975,000/EUR 38,460, 4x4 from CZK 1.13 million/EUR 44,380, Sportline and PHEV available later) versus 19% in Standard (LED) one
April 5, 2024 | 09:49am CETflashread more
Automotive Day 2024: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 3rd exhibition of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles and hybrids (over 30 models from 14 brands such as Hyundai, Škoda, Kia, Toyota, Citroën, Volkswagen, Peugeot, BMW, Tesla, Tatra, Suzuki, Lexus) in Prague, Czechia on April 10 with test drives and conference on Contemporary market challenges of automotive industry (electromobility and other alternative drives, car power systems and increasing demands on infrastructure, AI in Automotive, autonomous driving systems). Representatives of ČVUT, AutoSAP, EY (Ernst & Young), CIIRC, Siemens, PRE (Pražská energetika), DPP, Škoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, SDA, Volkswagen, Citroën, Kia, Toyota, Peugeot to speak at conference. Event designed for students, academics as well as general and professional public
April 3, 2024 | 09:57am CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 6.3% to EUR 657 per claim in 2023, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and fuel system (including turbochargers) defects are most often, engine repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics system are most reliable
April 3, 2024 | 09:52am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Germany (20% share in total registrations in Europe) was largest supplier (assembly origin) of new cars for European market in January-February, followed by Spain (14%), Czechia (9%), France (7.9%), Slovakia (4.9%), Japan (4.6%), UK (4.5%), Turkey (4.3%), China (4%) and others (27%). As for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), order is different – Germany (33%), China (20%), Spain (7%), Czechia (5.5%), France (5.1%), Japan (3%), UK (1.6%) and others (24%). Approximately 44% of all volumes of made-in-China cars imported by Western brands including Tesla, Volvo and Dacia, while 40% by MG and 16% by other Chinese brands, Munoz pointed out
April 3, 2024 | 09:40am CETflashread more
MOVE 2024: MTP to hold international mobility congress at Motor Show in Poznań, Poland on April 4. Representatives of Volkswagen Group Polska, Volkswagen Poznań, Audi, Scania Polska, MAN Truck & Bus, Daimler Truck Polska, Iveco Poland, Volvo Trucks Poland, Stellantis, Volkswagen Financial Services, Polenergia eMobility, mPower, High Yield Battery Fab (HYBF), Wielton, Umicore Battery Materials Poland, Intel Poland, Ionway, PKN Orlen, ARP e-Vehicles, Durapower, Bergman Engineering, Bain & Company, Claritas Investments to speak at conference
March 29, 2024 | 01:56pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 10.7% to 202,940 units (130,672 BEVs, +10%; 72,268 PHEVs, +12%) in February, representing 20.5% share in total registrations (penetration, +0.1pp). Tesla Model Y (19,940 cars, +8%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (7,912, +71%), Peugeot 208 (5,322, +31%), MG4 (5,231, +93%) and Volvo XC40 (4,604, +6%). Volvo XC60 (4,341, +38%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Ford Kuga (3,178, -6%), BMW X1 (2,654, +105%), Mercedes GLC (2,462, +75%) and Audi A3 (2,286, +193%)
March 29, 2024 | 01:46pm CETflashread more
Poznań Motor Show 2024: Dozens of exhibitors of cars (BAIC, Arcfox, Citroën, Dodge, Ram, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Dacia, Forthing/Dongfeng, Voyah, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, MG/Grupa Bemo, Maxus, Mazda/Bednarscy, Nissan, SsangYong, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Aston Martin, Ineos, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz/MB Motors), motorcycles (Can-Am, CFMoto, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Polaris, Royal Enfield, Super Soco, Triumph, Zero, Zontes), caravans, spare parts & accessories (Liqui Moly, 3M, Orlen Oil, Varta, Yamaha, ZF, Ekoenergetyka, Motul, Falken, Navitel, Mirka, Axalta) to join motor show in Poznań, Poland (April 4-7, 2023: 96,103 visitors). Fair to be divided according to several thematic areas – Car Zone, Luxury & Supercars, Motorcycle Zone, Stunt Show, Drift Zone, Detailing Zone, Tuning Zone, Automotive Technology, Retro Vehicles, Caravaning
March 28, 2024 | 04:51pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 9,371 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in Ferbruary (-9.6%; 6,604 battery electric vehicles, -9%, 2,767 plug-in hybrids, -11.1%), of which 9,371 cars (-9.6%; Škoda: 3,609 BEVs, -0.7%, 1,051 PHEVs, +459%; Hyundai: 2,995 BEVs, -17.3%, 1,716 PHEVs, -41.3%) and 0 buses (SOR: 0 BEVs, 0 PHEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs, 0 PHEVs)
March 28, 2024 | 04:34pm CETflashread more
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
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Audi wants to invest EUR 7.3 billion by 2012, mostly in Germany
January 11, 2010 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe investments will go into production capacities, products and technologies. By 2015 the carmaker plans to increase the number of its models from the current 34 to...
read moreMann+Hummel: Acoustic modules could solve problem with great quietness of electric cars and hybrids
January 11, 2010 | 07:55pm CEToriginalIt is also a simple means to increase the level of brand identification by the sound of the engine. The acoustic tube has found use in another Ford sports model...
read moreVitkovice Machinery Group started developing CNG engines
January 7, 2010 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThose will be aggregates for passenger cars, trucks and buses as well. Besides the Czech Republic, the network of CNG filling stations will be developed in…
read moreToyota to introduce first plug-in hybrid into market in 2011, Prius probably
January 6, 2010 | 08:03pm CEToriginalThe Prius is now offered as a full-hybrid without the possibility of charging from power line. The car’s price is expected to move under…
read moreVolkswagen stopped offering retro model New Beetle in Czech Rep, waiting for successor
January 6, 2010 | 01:50am CEToriginalThe smallest model Fox is also not available in the Czech Republic. However, both cars can be bought in Slovakia and Germany. The new generation of the New Beetle will arrive in…
read moreGeneral Motors to invest USD 336 million in factory for plug-in hybrids Chevrolet Volt
January 4, 2010 | 08:30pm CEToriginalThe carmaker plans to produce from 8,000 to 10,000 Volt cars in 2011. In some time, the production should increase to...
read moreSkoda Electric to supply Sofia with 30 trolleybuses for CZK 370 million
December 30, 2009 | 09:19pm CEToriginalAlthough trolleybus sale of the Pilsner-based company is going to fall this year, revenues will rise due to the production of traction engines. Specific vision of 2009...
read moreVitkovice Cylinders want to deliver CNG bottles to carmakers as well
December 15, 2009 | 01:47am CEToriginalWhile Vitkovice Cylinders deliver the bottles to companies executing transformations of cars to CNG. The Czech company is negotiating with carmakers though…
read moreHyundai to introduce its first plug-in hybrid in US in 2010
December 15, 2009 | 01:30am CEToriginalThe hybrid will arrive in Europe in 2011. Hyundai has already become involved in alternative drives: the Elantra Hybrid LPI, i10 EV…
read moreZliner’s new owner focuses on buses, sales of passenger cars to be subdued
December 14, 2009 | 01:14am CEToriginalZliner is an independent dealer of Toyota, Lexus and Daihatsu cars currently; its showroom in Zlin will probably be for sale in the future...
read moreInfiniti during 2010-2012: From petrol through diesel and hybrid to electric cars
December 13, 2009 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe models for US market will be introduced in Europe as well. The Infiniti M and Infiniti QX will be introduced as new generations in 2010; hybrids and electric cars later on…
read moreToyota plans to restart production of plants in US and China
December 10, 2009 | 04:59pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will invest EUR 750 million in completion of the plants. Introduction of production and a portfolio of models produced…
read moreCar sales slightly up in US in November
December 10, 2009 | 03:55pm CEToriginalThe largest growth was registered by Hyundai; sales of the three largest carmakers did not change markedly. Sales of economy cars and crossovers were going well…
read moreEVC Group to offer electric cars and hybrids charged from electrical network
December 8, 2009 | 06:58pm CEToriginalThe company will offer the completely new electric cars Skoda Roomster and Smart, and transformation of a customer’s car only, too. Parametres, prices and plans…
read moreSkoda’s fleet customers in Czech Rep true to brand, absence of CNG drive does not discourage them
December 2, 2009 | 10:07pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto is the furthest with its Octavia CNG, considering Roomster CNG and Superb CNG, too. The first car with a CNG drive could appear on market in…
read moreChrysler cancelling plans for development and mass production of electric and hybrid cars
December 2, 2009 | 02:42pm CEToriginalAlthough the company has received a number of government grants and subsidies to develop green cars, it dissolved the Envi division. By 2014, the share of electric vehicles will be only...
read moreKaipan working on new model as well as on electric and hybrid drive for Kaipan 15
November 30, 2009 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe company is now considering what engine the new car should get. Regarding alternative drives, Kaipan thinks of more possibilities...
read moreSanyo to supply company PSA with batteries from 2011, fifth carmaker already
November 30, 2009 | 04:50pm CEToriginalSanyo, of which company Panasonic intends to gain control, will put nickel-hydride cells to diesel-electric hybrid cars...
read moreToyota Motor to repair 4 million cars due to accelerator pedal in USA under pressure of authorities
November 27, 2009 | 01:48am CEToriginalThe event considers the best selling models Toyota Camry and Prius, as well as Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES350. For models produced since 2010...
read moreElectric car producer Tesla Motors reportedly considers entering stock exchange
November 26, 2009 | 03:35pm CEToriginalThe carmaker would thus follow producer of lithium-ion cells A123 Systems. The interest in IPO begins waking up slowly…
read moreErnst & Young: Return of sales to level before crisis does not have to mean improvement
November 24, 2009 | 08:49pm CEToriginalConsumers currently tend to buy smaller and cheaper models for which there are smaller margins during production and sale as well…
read moreToyota Motor wants to have all its models with plug-in hybrid drive by 2020
November 19, 2009 | 04:32pm CEToriginalSome Toyota and Lexus models will be fully electric. Toyota Prius plug-in and Lexus IS plug-in will come into the market in…
read moreProducer of plug-in hybrids Fisker appointed a third distributor for Europe including Czech Rep
November 12, 2009 | 11:01pm CEToriginalThe distributor will be in charge of wholesale and retail activities in six countries of Western and Central Europe including the Czech Republic. The company is…
read moreSkoFin offers financing of ecological showrooms of Volkswagen Group’s dealers in Czech Rep
November 12, 2009 | 07:16pm CEToriginalThe company finances solar panels for roofs of showroom, photovoltaic parks and will be financing even electric cars in the future. First projects have already started…
read moreT-Motor Zlin sold 227 new Toyota cars in 2008, plans for further growth in 2009
November 10, 2009 | 11:49pm CEToriginalCompany Zliner continues in the activities of an independent dealer of Toyota, Lexus and Daihatsu. As an authorized service partner, the company offers Expres service…
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