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Eastlog 2025: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 28th logistics and transport congress with Bizlog matchmaking event in Prague, Czechia on May 29-30. Representatives of Eaton, ZF Lifetec, Continental Automotive, Clarios Plastics, Toyota Material Handling, CTP, Panattoni, O.K. Trans, DHL Supply Chain, SSI Schäfer, Raben Logistics, LKW Walter, CDV (Transport Research Centre), Fraunhofer IML, ČVUT to speak at conference
May 23, 2025 | 02:31pm CETflashread more
Heinz-Jürgen Löw decided to resign from his positions at Renault Group (Renault LCV, Flexis Mobility, Hyvia). Jan Ptáček, current Managing Director of Renault Group in Türkiye/Turkey, appointed as new Vice President Renault Light Commercial Vehicles and Chairman of Board of Directors of Flexis, effective July 1
May 22, 2025 | 03:33pm CETflashread more
Newmatec 2025: ZAP to hold 9th conference on new materials, technologies, innovations in automotive industry in Tále, Slovakia on May 27-28. Representatives of Volkswagen Slovakia, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Slovakia, UzAuto, Gotion, Forvia Faurecia, Hella Slovakia Lighting, EP Industries, M2M Solutions, Ernst & Young (EY), ACEA, AutoSAP, ZAP, TCC KOLs/CEIBS Alumni Auto Association, Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA), EP (European Parliament), Aspen Institute Central Europe, SP ČR (Confederation of Industry and Transport of Czech Republic) to speak at event
May 22, 2025 | 03:16pm CETflashread more
Unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) and management of Hyundai plant in Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech; Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric; 3,051 employees; average salary of blue-collar professions CZK 57,064/EUR 2,280 in 2024) agreed on new collective agreement for 4 years (salary part for 2 years), averting threat of strike. Basic wages to increase by 4.8% on average from May 1, along with growth in other permanent components of earning (individual bonuses and allowances) by 8.2%. Same increase awaits workers from January 1, 2026. In addition to standard bonuses, employees to also receive extraordinary bonus of CZK 60,000 (EUR 2,400) paid in two installments (in June 2025 and March 2026)
May 21, 2025 | 10:33am CETflashread more
Odette 2025: Odette International to hold 23rd automotive conference for supply chain professionals and digital transformation experts in Bratislava, Slovakia on May 26-27. Representatives of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Slovakia, Volkswagen, Iveco Group, Stellantis, MHP (Porsche), Forvia, Continental, Robert Bosch, BASF, Cummins, Inform GmbH, 51Biz Luxembourg, LKW Walter, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst, Avalara, PipeChain Networks, Elsen Holding, Feurer, ITCL Consulting, XPO Logistics, EC (European Commission), Fraunhofer IPK to speak at event
May 21, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 29% to 1.5 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in April, by 29% to 5.6 million in first four months – China: 3.3 million BEVs and PHEVs (+35%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 1.2 million (+25%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 600,000 (+5%), Rest of World (RoW): 500,000 (+37%)
May 19, 2025 | 06:24pm CETflashread more
Tatra Trucks to implement three systems from Siemens Xcelerator portfolio from Siemens Digital Industries Software (Siemens Industry Software based in Texas, USA) with goal of optimizing manufacturing processes and subsequently significantly increasing production volume in Kopřivnice, Czechia (more than 1,800 employees). Delivery includes Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Teamcenter to support product development and management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for financial and manufacturing processes, Mendix low-code platform for rapid development of applications. Digitalization to also help automaker better address sustainability challenges, reduce its carbon footprint, meet regulatory requirements
May 19, 2025 | 06:16pm CETflashread more
Autopromotec 2025: 1691 companies including Aeffe (StarCharge), Arval Service Lease, Autel, Avex Steel Products, Aviloo, Axalta Coating Systems, Borgwarner Aftermarket, Brembo, Castrol/BP, Clarios/Varta, Cofidis, CO.RA. (Thule), CSA Centro Servizi Autocarri (Isuzu, Scania, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), DAT, Dekra, DIRA (AGC Automotive, Henkel, Pilkington), eBay, Euromaster, Exide Technologies, Falken Tyre, Federal Mogul, FIAMM Energy Technology, Fuchs Lubrificanti, Hella Gutmann Solutions, Hitachi Astemo Aftermarket, IN.CO.FIN (Stabilus), Liqui Moly, Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, Mahle Aftermarket, Mann+Hummel, Michelin, Sodicam (Motrio/Renault), MS Motorservice International/Rheinmetall, Nexus Automotive, Nokian Tyres, Osram, Otto Christ, Pesci Attrezzature (Car-O-Liner/Josam), Phillips, Phinia Delphi, PPG Italia Sales & Services, Resnova (BASF), Rhiag - Inter Auto Parts, Robert Bosch, Saint-Gobain Abrasivi, Sata, Schrader, Shell Italia Oil Products, Solera, Stellantis Parts & Services/Eurorepar, Target Racing (Brisk), Texaco, TG Pneu, Tomket, USI, Valeo Service, Valvoline, WD-40, BO.RI (Webasto Thermo & Comfort), ZF to join 30th exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products in Bologna, Italy (May 21-24)
May 19, 2025 | 06:06pm CETflashread more
Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2025: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 24th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on May 20. Representatives of BMW Group, Škoda Auto, Denso Manufacturing Hungary, Bosch, Siemens, ČVUT/CTU 6Gmobile Research Lab, LogTech, Still, Zebra Technologies to speak at event
May 15, 2025 | 05:25pm CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,949,000 (-0.2%) to 1,964,000 (+0.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 462,000 (+21.4%) to 462,000 (+21.4%), and cut 2026 forecast from 2,013,000 to 1,992,000, of which BEVs from 570,000 to 557,000
May 15, 2025 | 05:10pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 7% y/y in April and export by 8% (one fewer working day)
May 14, 2025 | 05:26pm CETflashread more
Battery Forum Poland 2025: Ptak Warsaw Expo to hold 2nd fair for battery, energy storage, power supply technologies in Warsaw, Poland on May 20-22. 103 exhibitors such as Tesla Poland, Pixii, TÜV Süd Battery Testing, TÜV Rheinland Polska to join event. Representatives of PESA, ESMAP (World Bank), EIT InnoEnergy, EBRD, Santander Bank, TÜV Süd Polska, LG Energy Solution Europe to speak at accompanying conference (PESA Battery Conference, May 20-21). First edition of exhibition in 2024 attracted 128 exhibitors and 8,107 visitors
May 14, 2025 | 05:14pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 0.2% in April (motorcycles -20.8%; buses +22%; vans/trucks -16%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 55.9% to 69,852 units (45,535 BEVs +53.5%, 24,317 PHEVs +60.7%), representing share of 28.8% (18.8+10%)
May 9, 2025 | 05:57pm CETflashread more
SpeedChain Slovakia 2025: Reliant to hold 8th logistics conference in Modra near Pezinok, Slovakia on May 15. Representatives of Goodyear Slovakia, Logio, CTP Slovakia, Kuka Robotics Czech, Intralog Services, X-Care Robotics, Mountpark, MD Logistika, Panattoni Slovakia, Raben Logistics Slovakia, TimoCom, Antwell Group, Konecta Slovakia, Metrans Danubia, Samskip, Kuehne + Nagel to speak at event
May 9, 2025 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy, electromobility, ESG, waste management for companies, public administration) wants to achieve turnover of CZK 2 billion (EUR 80 million) within 3-5 years. During first year, SEEN made several acquisitions and carried out number of orders (methodology for rest areas according to AFIR/Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation for Czech Road and Motorway Directorate/ŘSD, concept for development of public infrastructure for e-mobility in Pilsen, Czechia). Erste Grantika Advisory (Česká spořitelna) became partner for financing consultancy. Company also considers entering field of energy distribution
May 6, 2025 | 03:52pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU fell in Q1 (vans -12.2% to 352,490; trucks -16% to 72,941; buses+coaches -1.8% to 8,674), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +32.6%, +50.6%, +50.3%; HEV+MHEV: +0.7%, -47.8%, -28.7%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: -43.1%, -3.3%, -7.9%; petrol: -25.8%, -6.9%, 0 units; diesel: -14%, -17.7%, -5.6%)
May 6, 2025 | 03:46pm CETflashread more
ElektroFest 2025: AB Motors CZ (MG), Volvo Group Czech Republic (Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks), Ford Motor Company, Renault Czech Republic, C Automobil Import (Citroën), Tesla Czech Republic, Kia Czech, Hyundai Motor Czech, O Automobil Import (Opel), Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen), Daimler Truck Czech Republic, Milan Král Group, Auto Racek (Škoda), Šudoma (Peugeot), Autosalon Jiří Souček, Auto Palace, Porsche Inter Auto CZ, S.&W. Automobily (Mercedes-Benz), Synot Auto (BMW), PEMM Brno, Volt Garáž (Vmoto), Motopoint (Horwin), Meteor Motor Tech CR (Zero, Polaris), Motocentrum HK, GoodPed (Mopedix), Eurogreen CZ (Goupil), AAA Auto, SunLife Energy, Lascam Systems, Teslička.cz, JSC Hydraulika, Citya Mobility, UniChargePay.eu, Pomalé-nabíjení.cz, ASAP Delivery (eShopKurýr.cz), Creative Spell (Malá elektromobilita), eKolo, Hugo Bike, Alza.cz, Amigi Consulting (KTM-ebikes.cz), Nano Power, Beneš a Lát, Top-Pojištění.cz, Solar Association, APEL, ASEP, SDA became partners/supporters, exhibitors at 5th clean mobility festival (meeting of electric cars, meeting of electric motorcycles, EcoRace race, e-scooter race, test drives, conference/workshop) in Pelhřimov, Czechia (May 9-11)
May 6, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 58.9% to 216,800 in Q1 (VW +39.6%; Škoda +93.3%; SEAT+Cupra +167.4%; VW Commercial Vehicles +51.1%; Audi +30.1%; Porsche +326.4%; MAN +178.5%; VW Truck & Bus -39.5%; Scania +121.3%; International Motors/Navistar +53.6%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (43,700 cars, +26.3%), VW ID.3 (28,100, +7.7%), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 22,800, +0%), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 20,200, +44.7%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 19,100), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 16,000), Porsche Macan Electric (14,200), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 12,700, +81.4%), Cupra Born (11,000, +59.4%), Cupra Tavascan (7,600), Škoda Elroq (6,800), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 4,200, -1%) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.2% (+3.7 pp, Q1 2024: 6.5%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 64%, automaker said, adding that global PHEV deliveries up by 15% to 82,500
May 6, 2025 | 03:35pm CETflashread more
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