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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
Vitesco Technologies (Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic) sold production of pneumatic comfort seats in Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, Czechia (massage seat systems for Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Bentley, Porsche cars in 4000 sqm hall S) to Continental Automotive
March 18, 2024 | 04:37pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 27% to 201,037 units (120,536 BEVs, +29%; 80,501 PHEVs, +24%) in January, representing 19.9% share in total registrations (penetration, +2.5pp). Tesla Model Y (11,475 cars, +60%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (6,478, +344%), Volvo XC40 (4,423, +43%), Škoda Enyaq (3,992, +36%) and MG4 (3,574, +56%). Volvo XC60 (4,194, +55%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Ford Kuga (3,687, +16%), Audi A3 (2,963, +291%), BMW 3 Series (2,687, +13%) and Mercedes GLC (2,600, +281%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:30pm CETflashread more
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March 15, 2024 | 04:58pm CETflashread more
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Hyundai Motor wants to increase i30 production by 20% in Czech Rep in 2012
June 18, 2012 | 06:02am CEToriginalGrowth in demand will be supported by a new generation. The current number of orders, the expected share of station wagon, the Czech premiere in Ostrava, prices...
read moreSkoda Auto considering manufacture of large SUV outside Czech Rep
June 15, 2012 | 03:12am CEToriginalThere are reportedly four sites taken into account, the most likely appears to be Russia. Problems with the purchase of land for the Kvasiny plant expansion...
read moreHyundai Motor Group needs to increase engine production in Europe, allegedly considering investment in Hungary
June 15, 2012 | 02:59am CEToriginalHowever, the carmaker denied the plan to build an engine plant in Hungary. Negotiations between Kia Motors and the Hungarian government, the production capacity of cars and engines in Europe...
read moreSamvardhana Motherson Group dominated Peguform
May 31, 2012 | 03:33am CEToriginalThis is another change of ownership after companies Cerberus, Polytec and Cross Industries. Renaming, share acquisition in Wethje, customers, plants in the Czech Republic (Magna, Polytec)...
read moreKia Motors and AkzoNobel extended cooperation in Europe for aftermarket
May 25, 2012 | 02:58am CEToriginalDealers will offer Kia owners a set called Stickerfix for repairs of minor damage to the body. Product details, price...
read moreFourth plant to help increase production of Grupo Antolin in Czech Rep
May 23, 2012 | 10:32pm CEToriginalThe company is gradually starting production in Liberec. Moving of production, new hall and lines, growth by 2014, existing and new contracts...
read moreNew generation of mini-cars from PSA and Toyota to come in 2014
May 23, 2012 | 04:11am CEToriginalProduction will continue in the Czech Republic. Current state of development, greater differences between models, tax holidays, the projected increase in the A-segment...
read moreHyundai to move part of i10 production to Europe
May 21, 2012 | 04:17am CEToriginalTherefore, there will be production of all high-volume models from the i10 to ix35 in Europe. Location, the carmaker’s and suppliers’ related investments...
read moreToyota expands own dealer network in Czech Rep
May 21, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginalA subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho continues to expand outside of Prague, when it opened its fifth Toyota showroom near the TPCA factory. Location, characteristics and history of the showroom...
read moreTI Automotive to build third plant in Czech Rep
May 15, 2012 | 10:47pm CEToriginalIt will be added to existing factories in Jablonec nad Nisou and Mlada Boleslav. Location, size of the manufacturing hall, products, customers...
read moreNeon-Lak plans to expand paint shop in Mlada Boleslav
May 7, 2012 | 01:15am CEToriginalThe reason is the increasing customer demand from the automotive industry. Details of investment, clients, car models...
read moreFlotila: Heads of largest companies in Czech Rep drive Volkswagen Group cars mostly
May 3, 2012 | 10:30pm CEToriginalAudi A8 and Skoda Superb have been dominating; one of the chiefs uses CNG drive. Car Policy from Skoda Octavia to Porsche Panamera, revenues of companies in the Czech Top 100 in 2011...
read moreCzech plant of Donghee hit by fire
April 25, 2012 | 09:02pm CEToriginalIt is a supplier of the Czech factory of Hyundai Motor. The extent and damage, profile of the plant in Cesky Tesin…
read moreSales of new cars in EU decreased by 7% in March
April 18, 2012 | 06:19pm CEToriginalA total of 1.45 million cars represent the lowest March registrations since 1998. Development in individual countries, the market share of Czech manufacturers...
read moreSkoda Auto increased number of Czech suppliers in 2011, other moved to Mlada Boleslav
April 12, 2012 | 04:20am CEToriginalThe proportion of suppliers from Central Europe is almost unchanged. New purchase skills by Volkswagen, an overview of suppliers...
read moreToyota and PSA’s Czech plant to increase wages by 2% as of April
April 5, 2012 | 09:18pm CEToriginalThis is a lower growth than in 2011. Details of a new collective agreement, the 2011 economic results and influences, the second model Citroen DS1, TPCA grant program in the region...
read moreSaturday's production at Skoda Auto to be over as of April 13, if no wage agreement is reached
April 5, 2012 | 03:28am CEToriginalThe alleged failure of production, trade union meetings to find out support, salary situation in the Volkswagen Group, the next round of collective bargaining...
read moreCzech plant of Hyundai Motor to increase wages by 3.3 % from April
April 3, 2012 | 12:33am CEToriginalAttendance bonus as well as surcharges for work at nights and on weekends will be also increased. A new bonus for meeting production schedules and bonus for work in difficult conditions...
read moreToyota and PSA to terminate 530 jobs in Czech plant
March 29, 2012 | 04:54am CEToriginalTPCA is going to dismiss agency workers, some regular employees will be sent to PSA in Slovakia, the company will also reduce outsourcing and offer the remaining staff to suppliers...
read moreCollective bargaining at Hyundai Motor’s Czech plant aims to end
March 7, 2012 | 01:48am CEToriginalThe current development is apparently satisfactory for both parties. The company and the unions are still waiting two to three rounds...
read moreMegatech Industries acquired new contracts from Volkswagen Group
February 29, 2012 | 04:46am CEToriginalThe company will therefore expand production in one of the Czech factories. The location, new technology, HR, contracts for the upcoming VW and Skoda models, customers...
read moreToyota and PSA to reduce production at Czech plant from May
February 20, 2012 | 03:15am CEToriginalTPCA is going to shorten the working week and reduce the number of shifts. Planned production in 2012, collective bargaining, dismissals, the situation at suppliers...
read moreKaterina Jouglickova joined Euro RSCG
February 16, 2012 | 03:19am CEToriginalAfter many years at importer Toyota Motor Czech she will continue in PR for the manufacturing and sales companies in the automotive industry...
read moreGrupo Antolin opened new plant in Slovakia
February 8, 2012 | 01:48am CEToriginalThis is the company’s second plant in the country. Location, size, investment, HR, the nature of production, customer, expected sales in 2012, more customers...
read moreToyota and PSA to reduce production at Czech plant in 2012
February 8, 2012 | 01:11am CEToriginalTPCA is considering limiting production and dismissing employees. Planned production, collective negotiations, dismissal at suppliers such as Lear...
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