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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
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
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Skoda Without Worries: Consumer interest in car rental is greater than carmaker expected
September 22, 2014 | 04:01am CEToriginalThe number of contracts per quarter, the original and the new plan for the year 2014, product development in 2015, advertising campaign...
read moreVolkswagen chose new head of VW brand in Czech Rep
September 18, 2014 | 02:22am CEToriginalIt is a manager with experience in the wholesale and retail sale of new and used cars including financing. Petr Janeba’s successor will be...
read moreCar Fleet Service: Elit acquired next client for fleet service in Czech Rep – UniCredit Leasing
September 16, 2014 | 02:40am CEToriginalPartner Elit service network will take care of part of the fleet of UniCredit Fleet Management, which has recently begun providing consumers with operating lease...
read moreVolksbank and DZ Bank selling VB-Leasing, buyer found in Poland, Romania and Czech Rep
September 15, 2014 | 03:56am CEToriginalThe new owners of leasing companies, profile of VB Leasing CZ (products, partners, results in 2013, HR, project Proresale Cash)...
read moreOpel Flex Lease: Opel began offering operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep
September 9, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe models, engines and equipment, financial partner, rental period, mileage limit, prices...
read moreCitroen began providing service contract included in price of new cars in Czech Rep
September 9, 2014 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe models, above-standard coverage, the C4 Cactus with innovative components from TRW or Rehau, a loan with the parameters of operating lease...
read morePerrin: Peugeot continues to modernize dealer network in Czech Rep
September 8, 2014 | 02:58am CEToriginalNew Blue Box showrooms in 2013-2015, sales results and plans, activities in service, used cars, new models...
read moreVolkswagen All-Inclusive: VW tests operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep
September 5, 2014 | 12:23am CEToriginalAvailable models in the pilot phase, the rental period, the mileage limit, insurance, rates, options (colour, participation in accident insurance)...
read morePetr Kohout joined Home Credit
September 4, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalIn the subsidiary of Czech financial group PPF, the former head of the Czech branch of ALD Automotive will assume the position of...
read morePetr Kohout left ALD Automotive
September 1, 2014 | 10:44pm CEToriginalPavel Fort became the new head of the Czech branch of the leasing company. His profile, Kohout’s further plans...
read moreInsurance companies increased price of damage liability by about 10% in Czech Rep in 2014
September 1, 2014 | 10:29pm CEToriginalSome of them plan to further increase the rates. Situation in Ceska pojistovna, Kooperativa, Allianz, Uniqa, and CSOB Pojistovna...
read moreAllianz to replace global creative agency
August 26, 2014 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe existing and new partner of WPP Group, requirements of insurer, the impact on individual countries and local branches, the timing, the tender for a media partner...
read moreOne manager returned to SkoFIN
August 25, 2014 | 04:48am CEToriginalBefore that there was another personnel change in management of a department in Czech branch of Volkswagen Financial Services. Details...
read moreSoucek (Citroen): Czech van market to grow in next three years
August 25, 2014 | 04:35am CEToriginalDevelopment in H1 2014, results of Citroen, the new Jumper, a new supplier of the fuel injection system, start-stop engines, corporate clients, innovatived modular offer...
read moreOne Mercedes dealer changed owner in Czech Rep
August 19, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe company and its showrooms, the original and new owner, related personnel changes, circumstances...
read moreVolkswagen bought MAN’s financial division
August 19, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe carmaker plans no change in the Czech Republic for now. The countries covered by affiliates and partners, details...
read moreSkoFIN chose new PR agency
August 18, 2014 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe winner of the tender and its clients, start of the cooperation, previous partner for PR activities...
read moreSkoFIN prepares operating lease for consumers for other Volkswagen Group brands in Czech Rep
August 11, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalDemand for the ‘Skoda without worries’ rental, business plans, expansion of the model and equipment offer, easing the terms, the profile of the average client...
read moreChinese central bank bought stake in Generali
August 11, 2014 | 06:07am CEToriginalIt has been a further acquisition of shares in major Italian company recently. The share amount and its value, the entry to Fiat...
read moreHead of CSOB Leasing in Czech Rep Libor Bosak became president of IFLA
August 8, 2014 | 12:46am CEToriginalProfile of the International Finance and Leasing Association, which was previously led by...
read moreArval VIP Partner: Arval builds premium supplier network in Czech Rep
August 6, 2014 | 11:08pm CEToriginalConcurrently, it is reducing the number of partners, especially car and tire service shops. Reasons, details, Arval Assistance...
read moreMakro changed its partner for insurance in Czech Rep
August 4, 2014 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThe offer of Mpojisteni also includes car insurance. In the field of financing, the partner remained unchanged. Companies, the most popular products...
read moreKia began offering branded operating lease in Czech Rep, Arval became partner
July 31, 2014 | 12:24am CEToriginalThe trademark of the product, dealers involved in pilot operation, target group, variants, current business results, the situation in Europe...
read morePrague Public Transport Company to convert part of its car fleet from operating lease to property
July 31, 2014 | 12:12am CEToriginalReason for the change, size and value of the contract, timing, size and composition of the fleet of passenger cars and commercial vehicles...
read moreCSOB Leasing opened new branch in Czech Rep
July 31, 2014 | 12:05am CEToriginalIt is the company’s 15th business place. Location, director, products and services offered...
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