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Electromobility Forum 2026: BYD Dolphin Surf, BYD Sealion 7, Škoda Epiq, Škoda Elroq Sportline, Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV2, MG4 EV Urban, XPeng P7+, Fiat Grande Panda, Volvo ES90, Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, Iveco eSuperJolly, Fiat E-Ducato to join exhibition (in Prague, Czechia on June 11) of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with possibility of test drives
June 11, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Automotive Interiors, Engineering Circularity 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold two parallel conferences on future of automotive interiors, sustainable automobile production in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 9-10. Representatives of Kia Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, Audi, Diconium/Volkswagen, Renault Group, Stellantis Europe, Lucid Germany, Nissan Motor, Geely, Jaguar Land Rover, Pix Moving, Vital Auto, Volvo Trucks, BMW Group, Toyota, Adient, Bertrandt, Why do Birds, Autoneum Holding, Yanfeng, Brose Fahrzeugteile, Layer Performance, BIA, Covestro Deutschland, EM Engineering Methods, Thatcham Research, Objective Partner, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Aluminium Rheinfelden Alloys, Fraunhofer IFAM, Fraunhofer IST, Fraunhofer IWS, Plastics Recyclers Europe, Certified Recycled Content/CRC to speak at events
June 10, 2026 | 08:19am CETflashread more
Hungarian-Slovak Business Forum 2026 – Automotive in Transition: SARIO to hold B2B matchmaking event in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 11 with participation of more than 80 companies. Representatives of ZAP, BMW Group, Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, GIB EnergyX Slovakia, Slovnaft, Logis One, Prohuman Slovakia to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 27,373 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (+53.8%), of which 27,341 cars (+54.2%; Hyundai: 7,246 HEVs, +7.5%; Toyota: 20,095 HEVs, +82.8%) and 32 buses (-50%; Iveco: 32 HEVs, -50%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 18.7% to 53,197 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.4% share of total output
June 9, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
WorldDAB Automotive 2026: WorldDAB to hold conference on DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) digital radio in vehicles in Frankfurt, Germany on June 11. Representatives of Fifty5Blue, Cariad/Volkswagen, South 180, MHP/Porsche, Xperi, Radioplayer, RadioDNS to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 6.8% to 1.15 million units in April, of which 254,344 BEVs (+38%), 119,325 PHEVs (+22%), 155,652 HEVs (+14%), 270,562 MHEVs (+11%) and 329,869 ICEVs (-17%). Market led by Volkswagen (119,756, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 53%), Škoda (75,733, +11%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 39%), Toyota (69,746, -1%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 97%), BMW (66,716, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Mercedes (62,672, +8%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Renault (60,379, -3%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 72%), Audi (58,608, +10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 66%), Peugeot (57,126, +1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 76%), Kia (44,115, -1%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%) and Dacia (44,057, -5%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 39%)
June 9, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2026: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 9th conference on present, future of e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on June 11 with exhibition of BEVs, charging technologies, services. Representatives of Škoda Auto, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, Škoda Digital, Volvo Cars, Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Renault Trucks, ČSOB, Arval, Orlen Unipetrol, ČEZ Futurego, Fastned, Siemens, Stedin, 3D-Lasertec, Digital Charging Solutions (DCS), Portin, MPO, DPO, DPP to speak at event. Tatra Trucks, AutoBinck/MG, Iveco, DKV Mobility, PRE (Pražská energetika), Elexim/MyBox, Photomate, Emil Frey/Fiat Professional, Hedin/XPeng became partners. This year, date moved from October to June and shortened from two days to one. In 2025, two-day event attracted 65 speakers, 50 partners, 25 exhibitors and 850 participants
June 8, 2026 | 08:44am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 3.4% to 7.14 million units in April
June 8, 2026 | 08:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 5.5% to 22,397 in April (vans +6.9%; trucks +11.9%; buses +3.9%; motorcycles +16.7%; trailers+semitrailers +2.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,684 +37%, PHEV: 1,090 +28.4%, LPG: 399 -16.4%, petrol: 14,835 +1%, diesel: 4,389 +10.1%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (19,224), 5,168 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+13.1%)
June 8, 2026 | 08:32am CETflashread more
Urbis The Smart Cities Meetup 2026: Veletrhy Brno (BVV) to hold 9th fair of smart solutions for cities and municipalities in Brno, Czechia on June 2-4. Alfa Profi (EVUM), Cartel Cars (SWM Motors), JE & NE (Škoda), Kia Czech, Renault Czech Republic, Škoda Digital, 3L Robotics, Antik, Auto Care, Axis Communications, Batteree, BringAuto, Canex (Caman), Chargee eMobility, CEDA Maps, Citya Mobility, ČEZ ESCO, Dronetag, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), EasyPark Czechia (Arrive), Ecoten Digital Solutions, Free Heating (Mobilní baterka), Gospace CZ, Green Power Technologies, Grep Energie, Hanwha Vision Europe, Incinity (Invipo), IoMobility Solutions, Iont Tech, Keyguru, Lamberga, MagicWare, MDP Geo, Metel, Milestone Systems, NeoPolisTech, Nextbike Czech Republic, OffRoadTrailers, OX Point, Priemtech (Ekkoaverra), RCE Systems (DataFromSky), RoadTwin, Roboauto, Sensority, Smart Lynx, Smaut Technology, Spel, Strojcar, Švihé Synku, T-Mobile Czech Republic, TopGis, Treetino Corp, Urbiq, VCG.ai, VisionCraft, Waste Digital, WaterMe, Wattee Solutions, Wattlink, Xmarton, YourLOX, Yunex Traffic (Siemens ITS), CDV, CESMOD, CzechInvest, CzechTrade, EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub East, National Centre for Mobility 4.0, NRB, Partnership for Urban Mobility to join event. Representatives of KPMG, MŽP, MD, MPO, Czech E-mobility Platform, CZ Biom, INCIEN, BattSwap, SDA, Benekov ESCO, Glassiteca, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Frank Bold, NÚKIB to speak at accompanying conferences, total of more than 200 speakers
June 8, 2026 | 08:27am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,872 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (-4.7%; 21,392 battery electric vehicles, +2%, 4,480 plug-in hybrids, -27.2%), of which 25,856 cars (-4.6%; Škoda: 19,496 BEVs, +14%, 3,003 PHEVs, +18.1%; Hyundai: 1,880 BEVs, -51%, 1,477 PHEVs, -59.1%) and 16 buses (SOR: 8 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
June 8, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
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Arval delivered 230 Fiat Ducato vans with CNG drive to Czech Post
January 25, 2013 | 12:05am CEToriginalArval thus has become the largest provider of operating leasing of CNG vehicles in the country. Length of rental...
read moreArval grew by 9% in Czech Rep in 2012
January 24, 2013 | 12:28am CEToriginalNew business, growing fleet over 12,000 cars, e-mobility, strengthening the telematics and used cars, the entry of Arval Motor Trade to the Czech market, goal for 2013...
read moreSkoFIN grew at double-digit pace in 2012, has same plan for 2013
January 24, 2013 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe number of new contracts went up faster than the volume of transactions. Factors of the success, surpassed 800,000 contracts, detailed results...
read moreBasset: Renault wants to become Czech LCV market leader in 2014, just as it is in Europe
January 22, 2013 | 12:43am CEToriginalNumber three in the retail market, expansion of the Dacia dealer network, upcoming models, new trade policy, flat prices in aftersales...
read moreKiriakovsky: Mazda wants to gain 1% market share in Czech Rep, close to target in 2012
January 22, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalNew models (CX-5, Mazda3, Mazda6), Mazda6 III from CZK 539,900, a look at EVs and HEVs, Skyactiv and i-Eloop, news in Aftersales...
read moreRenault introduced 5-year warranty for cars and vans in Central Europe
January 21, 2013 | 12:01am CEToriginalThree countries, mileage limits, extended warranty for a surcharge, campaign to maintenance at authorized service centres, expenses for warranty repairs...
read moreSubaru wants to slightly increase sales in Czech Rep in 2013
January 20, 2013 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe success in 2012 was helped by a sale of the Forester III. New models Forester IV and BRZ, prices, increased quota for the BRZ, 9 years of cooperation with Czech Duck Racing Team...
read moreEuropcar began offering full-service leasing with replacement of car after 6 months in Czech Rep
January 18, 2013 | 02:40am CEToriginalBenefits of product Flexileasing, flexibility for corporate fleets, cars offered, zero participation insurance, project Healthy Car...
read moreArval succeeded in Slovak Telekom tender with Opel vehicles
January 18, 2013 | 02:26am CEToriginalIt is a regular change of the fleet at this Slovak telecommunications company. Opel cars and vans have replaced vehicles of another two brands. Models and figures...
read moreVolkswagen Golf became Car of the Year 2013 in Czech Rep
January 15, 2013 | 02:32am CEToriginalToyota Yaris Hybrid became the Green Car of the Year, Volvo pedestrian airbag the Technical Innovation of the Year. Spot spacing of the finalists...
read moreGenerali to buy PPF shares in insurers Ceska pojistovna and Ingosstrakh
January 11, 2013 | 03:05am CEToriginalTransaction value, timing, dividends of Generali to PPF Holding, return on investment of Petr Kellner...
read moreLudek Santora left SkoFIN after year
January 10, 2013 | 03:16am CEToriginalUnder his operation, the company increased sales in 2012. New Sales and Marketing Director is now being selected...
read moreCeska pojistovna intends to further expand fleet of spare vehicles for car insurance clients
January 4, 2013 | 01:50am CEToriginalReplacement cars are available at authorized service partners, such as Auto Heller. Fleet owner and size, models in the car rental...
read moreCeska pojistovna extended its offer of liability insurance with package covering theft and natural risks
January 2, 2013 | 12:57am CEToriginalBenefit limit in case of theft is the same for Premium as for accident insurance for cars older than 6 years in the highest version…
read moreCSOB to cancel nearly 500 jobs in Czech Rep, also within insurer and leasing company
December 19, 2012 | 12:04am CEToriginalThe company will dismiss people and cancel vacant positions. The timing, the release in the headquarters and in managerial positions...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices fell in Czech Rep last week
December 18, 2012 | 11:54pm CEToriginalPetrol became cheaper by 19 hellers, diesel by 29 hellers. The reasons for this development, analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreBMW Austria Bank entered Czech market, third country in Europe
December 18, 2012 | 05:09am CEToriginalThe company will offer financing of BMW and Mini dealers here. Further strengthening of the carmaker financing in the Czech Republic, Czech manager, BMW Card in Austria...
read moreCARspider prepares new tools
December 5, 2012 | 03:13am CEToriginalThis Czech online car sales broker also has a microsite for each brand. Car offer, financing partner, details of functionalities...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices fell slightly in Czech Rep last week
December 4, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginalPetrol went down by 3 hellers, diesel by 1 heller. The reasons for this development, analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreEco&Safety bonus 2000$: Ford Charouz prepared loyalty program for 5 years when buying new car
December 2, 2012 | 10:59pm CEToriginalDiscounts, products, services, partners, savings, United-Auto discount card, insurance without participation, payment protection insurance with a guarantee of car purchase...
read moreCeska pojistovna to dismiss fifth of its top executives
December 2, 2012 | 10:48pm CEToriginalMost of them are the trade union leaders or chief managers. Number of affected managers, narrowing of the management structure, annual savings, reallocation of funds for investments in branches...
read moreAutomotive Service Parts chose SkoFIN to finance its first fleet
November 28, 2012 | 09:08pm CEToriginalThe form of financing, the numbers and models of cars of not only Volkswagen Group brands, their utilization, fleet management...
read moreSixt reported decline in turnover in Czech Rep in 2011, number of deals went up though
November 27, 2012 | 03:29am CEToriginalThis is due to continued pressure on prices. Developments in operational leasing and car rental, demand for EVs, partners for financing, 100th anniversary...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices fell in Czech Rep again last week
November 27, 2012 | 03:08am CEToriginalPetrol went down by 30 hellers, diesel by 10 hellers. The reasons for this development, analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreGM to return to Europe with financial division, buying activities of Ally/GMAC
November 23, 2012 | 03:43am CEToriginalTransaction value, Ally’s focus on the U.S. only, current car sales through GM Financial, the financing situation in Opel and Chevrolet brands in Central Europe...
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