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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
eFleet Day 2024: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 3rd conference on EVs in company fleets in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 10, test drives with more than 40 BEV models (Hyundai, Mercedes, Kia, Škoda, Iveco, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Ford, MG, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Volvo, Voltia), presentation of charging solutions (Shell, ZSE Drive, EES, Pixii, Siemens). Representatives of SEVA, Slovenské elektrárne, ČSOB Leasing, Kia Sales Slovakia, Škoda Auto Slovensko, ZSE Drive, D-Tax, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Shell Fleet Solutions, Hyundai Motor Slovakia, Voltia, GreenWay Infrastructure, 3Mon, Pixii, eJoin, Greenlogy, OMV to speak at conference
March 27, 2024 | 11:44am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 27.8% y/y in February (Škoda+SEAT +12.3%, Hyundai -5%, Toyota +1,609%). Buses (Iveco -1.9%, SOR -40%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +120%) successful differently. Not only January but also February vehicle production figures surpass best pre-crisis results in absolute terms. Despite shortages of some components or reports of economic slowdown, automotive industry continues to support Czech economy, Petzl said
March 27, 2024 | 11:36am CETflashread more
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
Financial Companies
SkoFIN registered decrease of new contracts by 31.8% and volume of transactions by 39.6% in 2009
March 7, 2010 | 11:31pm CEToriginalHowever, the decline was less than the fall registered by the entire Czech market. Nevertheless, the company managed to significantly increase non-leasing financing…
read moreWhen buying Hyundai ix35 with Uniqa insurance, customer receives voucher for accessories for CZK 3,500
March 3, 2010 | 01:15am CEToriginalSpecial offer can be used till April 30. The penetration of the insurance company Uniqa on sales of Hyundai cars in the Czech Republic...
read moreCCS: Fuel more expensive by 30 hellers in Czech Rep last week
March 2, 2010 | 12:26am CEToriginalPrice of petrol went up in Slovakia, diesel stagnated. This week, analysts expect...
read moreLeasePlan considers to offer CarWatch application outside the circle of their clients too
March 1, 2010 | 12:12am CEToriginalThe electronic book can save up to 30% of the costs of company vehicles, according to the company. Features and options of the CarWatch...
read moreCSOB Pojistovna: Risk of traffic accident up the most in Usti Region in 2009
February 28, 2010 | 11:18pm CEToriginalOut of the high-risk districts, Prague-West and Brno bettered; low-risk districts were also better. Total Czech Republic average in 2009...
read moreCredium: Credit card for motorists acquired by 10,000 customers in two years’ time
February 28, 2010 | 10:31pm CEToriginalCredium is extending the benefits and loyalty card program, cooperating with companies EuroOil, Defend, ACA, Sixt, Czechocar, Molpir or GPD Service Team...
read moreInsurance companies attract motorists to various additional insurance free of charge
February 24, 2010 | 09:24pm CEToriginalFor example, additional insurance for conflict with game, ladies handbags, accident, windscreen, personal things, motorcycle or truck, natural disaster, or weather information...
read moreCSOB Leasing concluded 600 contracts on short financial leasing for CZK 450 million so far
February 24, 2010 | 09:06pm CEToriginalThe company has reached this objective over seven months. However, the government exception is about to expire…
read moreRenault Laguna: Discount of up to CZK 120,000 and extended warranty for 5 years witn funding
February 23, 2010 | 11:19pm CEToriginalDiscounts up to CZK 50,000, extended warranty free or financing with 0% interest can be still acquired for other Renault and Dacia models. Laguna is now starting at...
read moreNissan Finance: Micra and Note with discount of up to CZK 27,000 and financing with 0% interest
February 23, 2010 | 10:47pm CEToriginalLease or loan with 0% increase is also available for the 370Z sports model. This special offer has pushed the prices of models to...
read moreGenerali included coverage of animal crash risk to damage liability
February 23, 2010 | 03:57am CEToriginalThat kind of coverage has been the prerogative of accident insurance so far. The insurance company will offer the animal crash in a new variant Komplet...
read moreInsurance company Direct started providing handbag insurance to car insurance for free
February 23, 2010 | 03:08am CEToriginalThe handbag’s insurance applies to situations that happen to women in the car. Limit of indemnity, participation, territorial force...
read moreCCS: Fuel a little cheaper in Czech Rep last week, only diesel cheaper in Slovakia
February 23, 2010 | 01:54am CEToriginalPetrol Natural 95 became cheaper at Czech petrol stations on average by 9 hellers, diesel by 6 hellers. This week, analysts expect...
read moreACA began offering e-fleet management Motion Control to general public
February 16, 2010 | 12:26am CEToriginalAfter completion of the test period, the company aims to offer the service even to non-clients this year. Service benefits, savings options, price...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices stagnated in Czech Rep last week
February 15, 2010 | 10:57pm CEToriginalPetrol Natural 95 became more expensive on average by 1 heller to CZK 30.26 per litre, diesel remained at CZK 28.70. The month-to-month and year-to-year comparison...
read moreDirect insurance company prepared web application to obtain clients of competition
February 11, 2010 | 01:56am CEToriginalThe new application generates or sends an e-mail notice in due course to people interested in coming to Direct...
read moreCouncil for advertising: Advert of insurance company Slavia for damage liability with fine insurance Krystof is ethical
February 11, 2010 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe Council has been addressing only the first complaint on the advertisement since the launching of the insurance Krystof on the market in 2007, the complainant was...
read moreSaab dealer network to be doubled in Czech Rep and Slovakia
February 10, 2010 | 07:55am CEToriginalNow signing of the contract for the sale of Saab to Spyker is being awaited. Polar Mobil should remain importer, brand financing...
read moreSrovnavac.cz: Insurance companies Axa, Wustenrot and Generali increase rate of compulsory liability
February 10, 2010 | 02:42am CEToriginalConversely, Ceska pojistovna is lowering the rates. Axa insurance company newly reflects client’s residence in addition to engine power...
read moreDalkia in Czech Rep decided for transfer to operational leasing, CSOB Leasing being provider
February 10, 2010 | 02:30am CEToriginalThere were 130 cars of the company Dalkia passing to the CSOB Leasing management, tens will follow this year and hundreds in five years. CSOB Leasing has also succeeded in other tenders...
read moreD.A.S.: Uniqa’s car insurance package awoke interest, we expect over 1,000 contracts this year
February 10, 2010 | 01:55am CEToriginalThe insurance company D.A.S. providing legal protection has been operating in the Czech Republic for 15 years. The current number and structure of contracts, insurance stock and the 2009 results...
read moreCeska pojistovna to register car at transport inspectorate for free within car insurance conclusion
February 10, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginalThe insurance company has started a pilot run in seven towns. CP will therefore save the new car owner’s time and money spent for this service, which costs...
read moreCCS: Fuel slightly cheaper last week in Czech Rep, only diesel in Slovakia
February 9, 2010 | 11:28pm CEToriginalNatural 95 became cheaper by 9 hellers at Czech petrol stations, diesel by 13 hellers. This week...
read moreSrovnavac.cz: Rates of compulsory liability of large and small insurance companies approaching thanks to number of discounts and bonuses
February 9, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginalSeven options to achieve a cheaper third-party liability are already available. It extends to the census and copying of bonuses and car insurance on-line...
read moreINSURANCE BUSINESS CZ & SK 2009: Decline in car insurance being compensated by other types of non-life insurance
February 8, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThese include insurance of D&O, business interruption, photovoltaic projects, and ability to repay. The development of the global market and outlook for 2010...
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