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CVP Galvanika (electroplating shop, paint shop for metal parts of Volkswagen, Škoda, Audi, SEAT, Toyota, Renault, Peugeot, Opel, Mercedes, GM, Ford vehicles with more than 260 employees in four facilities in Czechia – 01 Příbram, 03 Ždánice, 04 Slavičín, 05 Ždánice) factory in Ždánice (03) hit by fire on June 9, several firefighters slightly injured. None of employees injured, fire completely devastated two production halls, including all four galvanic lines, company said
June 12, 2023 | 09:30am CETflashread more
Automatica 2023: 693 exhibitors, brands to join fair for smart automation, robotics in Munich, Germany (June 27-30), including 183 automotive industry suppliers (for vehicle, component manufacturers / OEMs) such as ABB, Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik, Fanuc, Fraunhofer, Hahn, Krups Automation, Kuka, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik, Photoneo, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Pampus, Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau, Yamaha Robotics
June 12, 2023 | 09:22am CETflashread more
Ford Driving Skills for Life (FDSL) 2023: Ford to hold 4th program of free improvement courses for young drivers (secondary, university students, capacity 320 people) in Czechia (PVA Expo Prague) on June 24-25, which to be preceded by series of educational lectures on road safety in selected schools with aim of reducing accident rate of drivers aged 15-24 years old. Over 10 years, more than 50,000 young drivers passed safe driving course in Europe
June 12, 2023 | 09:18am CETflashread more
Autocentrum Dojáček (Fiat, Fiat Professional, Citroën, Jeep, Kymco dealer, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler/Lancia, Dodge, Bosch Car Service service in Prague, Czechia) closed Citroën dealership in Vršovice (service remained), moved Fiat and Fiat Professional showrooms to newly built apartment building, opened Jeep and Hyundai dealerships here
June 12, 2023 | 09:12am CETflashread more
Certina Group acquired PAL (manufacturer of wipers for Volkswagen, Škoda Auto, Audi, SEAT, Fiat, PSA/Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, John Deere with 550 employees in Klecany near Prague, Czechia; turnover of CZK 1 billion/EUR 45 million) from Pricol, renaming Pricol Wiping Systems Czech to PAL Wiping Systems
June 12, 2023 | 09:08am CETflashread more
Jaguar Land Rover started publishing in car configurators in some countries (UK) delivery times of some models – Jaguar XE (6-9 months), XF (6-9 months), E‑Pace (6-9 months), F‑Pace (3-9 months), I‑Pace (3-6 months), F‑Type (3-6 months), Land Rover Defender 90 (6-12 months), Defender 90 Hard Top (12-15 months), Defender 110 (3-9 months), Defender 110 Hard Top (9-12 months), Defender 130 (3-9 months), Discovery Sport (9-12 months), Range Rover Evoque (3-12 months), Range Rover Sport (3-24 months), Range Rover (9-24+ months). Longest waiting time (over 24 months) is for Range Rover LWB (long wheelbase, including seven-seat version), some versions (petrol, diesel engines) are currently unavailable (E‑Pace P160, P250, Discovery Sport D165, D200, P250, Evoque P200)
June 9, 2023 | 09:41am CETflashread more
Automotive HV Power Supply Systems 2023: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold conference on electrical and electronic (E/E) architecture & wire harnessing, high-voltage & power system reliability, thermal management and low & multi-voltage power in Munich, Germany on June 26-29. Representatives of SEG Automotive, Volkswagen, Volvo Cars, Volvo Group, Vitesco Technologies, BorgWarner, S&P Global Mobility, Impact Innovations, Dow, Vicor, Fraunhofer IZM to speak at event
June 9, 2023 | 09:32am CETflashread more
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Prague: CarTec Exclusive Cars (CarTec Group) to invest almost EUR 1 million in Rolls-Royce dealership in Prague, Czechia in 2023-2024. Company to rebuild showroom, equiping service with regard to launch of first electric model Spectre at end of this year
June 9, 2023 | 09:28am CETflashread more
ElektroFest 2023: Renault Czech Republic (Renault), C Automobil Import (Citroën), O Automobil Import (Opel), Volvo Group Czech Republic (Volvo Trucks), Auto Palace (Hyundai, Volkswagen, Cupra, Ford, Volvo, MG, Opel, Maxus), Šudoma (Peugeot), Autocentr Hudec (Hyundai), Auto Racek (Škoda), S.&W. Automobily (Mercedes-Benz), Auto Neza (Kia), Synot Auto (BMW), PEMM Brno (Kia, Yamaha), Eurogreen CZ (Polaris Goupil), AAA Auto, Teslička.cz, Husták, Amigi Consulting (KTM-ebikes.cz), Lascam Systems, Raymo, Beneš a Lát, Nano Power, ASAP Delivery (eShopKurýr.cz), Alza.cz, APEL, ASEP became partners/supporters, exhibitors at clean mobility festival (EcoRace/EcoRally, meeting of electric vehicles, concerts, e-scooter and e-bike race, test drives, lectures/workshops) in Pelhřimov, Czechia (June 9-10)
June 8, 2023 | 10:46am CETflashread more
CBdíly.cz: CB Auto (Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda, VW Commercial Vehicles, Mazda, Kia dealer, Cupra service, partner of NORA programme for independent repairers in České Budějovice, Tábor and Český Krumlov, Czechia) launched e-shop with original Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Cupra spare parts, accessories, gift/souvenir items/merchandise
June 8, 2023 | 10:29am CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 25% y/y in May, export by 24%
June 8, 2023 | 10:21am CETflashread more
Dolák (Toyota dealer in Příbram, Písek, Tábor, České Budějovice and Pilsen, Czechia) built Toyota Professional showroom in České Budějovice focused on commercial vehicles. Dealership in České Vrbné on area of 1,400 m2 includes workshop facilities for maintenance service
June 7, 2023 | 09:45am CETflashread more
ESG: BMW signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rio Tinto, car factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA to source aluminium produced in Quebec, Canada from 2024 with electricity from six local hydroelectric power plants, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 70% compared to conventionally manufactured aluminum. In addition, Rio Tinto to produce aluminium using new smelting technology using carbon-free anodes (ELYSIS; partners: Alcoa, Apple), to add up to 50% recycled content into end product. Use of Rio Tinto’s blockchain technology then guarantees full traceability of aluminium, all way back to original bauxite mine. In supply chain of mid-sized battery electric vehicle (BEV) around 25% of CO2 emissions are attributable to aluminium, automaker said
June 7, 2023 | 09:39am CETflashread more
Auto Palace (Audi, Cupra, Ford, Mitsubishi, Mazda, MG, Hyundai, SEAT, Škoda, Opel, Volvo, Peugeot, Volkswagen, BMW, Mini dealer, Fiat, Infiniti service in Prague, Brno and Karlovy Vary, Czechia and Bratislava, Slovakia) expanded portfolio of Chinese brands with Maxus (SAIC Group), opening electric van dealerships (eDeliver 3/EV30, eDeliver 9/EV90) in Prague (Spořilov, Tuchoměřice), Brno (Slatina) and Bratislava (Petržalka)
June 7, 2023 | 09:28am CETflashread more
Scandinavian Brake Systems (SBS Group) sold all divisions to reduce debt, satisfy shareholders (Stiholt Holding with 56.5% stake, HCS 82 ApS with 11.7% interest). Landson Emission Technologies (Landson Advanced Ceramics) acquired Notox (manufacturer of diesel particulate filters/DPFs for cars, vans, trucks, buses in Svendborg, Denmark) for USD 4.5 million, Brembo bought SBS Friction (manufacturer of brake pads, discs for motorcycles/motorbikes, scooters, ATV/UTV quad bikes with 100 employees in Svendborg) for EUR 30.1 million, Borg Automotive (Schouw & Co.) acquired SBS Automotive (supplier of automotive spare parts from manufacturers in China under NK, EuroBrake brands with distribution centers in Denmark, Germany, France, Poland)
June 7, 2023 | 09:24am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 16.7% in May (vans up to 3.5 tonnes +15.3%; trucks up to 6 tonnes -24.5%)
June 7, 2023 | 09:19am CETflashread more
CB Auto (Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda, VW Commercial Vehicles, Mazda, Kia dealer, Cupra service in České Budějovice, Tábor and Český Krumlov, Czechia) recorded turnover of CZK 1.89 billion (EUR 80 million, +0.4%) in 2022, of which CZK 1.59 billion for goods (+4.6%) and CZK 104 million for services (-9.9%). Company sold 2,777 new and used cars and vans (-13%), number of service orders up by 4%
June 6, 2023 | 08:57am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto: Pavel Jína took over position of spokesperson in Corporate Communications department with responsibility for global communication of sales and financial results, activities on international markets, global sponsoring activities. Michaela Sklenářová, former product spokesperson with responsibility for communication of Fabia, Kamiq, Scala models worldwide, appointed as new PR Manager for Czechia
June 6, 2023 | 08:48am CETflashread more
CelLink MegaPlant Texas: CelLink Corporation to build USD 130 million plant in Georgetown, Texas, USA for production of flexible circuits (allowing to combine functions of several traditional wiring harnesses) used in electric vehicles (EVs), battery storage units (BESS), other not only automotive and energy applications, hiring 800-2,000 employees over 10 years. Construction to be provided by Titan Development. Government (US Department of Energy/DOE), investors (3M Ventures, SK Telecom, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Band of Angels, Fontinalis Partners, Franklin Templeton, Ford Motor, BMW i Ventures, Lear Corporation, BorgWarner, Tinicum Venture Partners, Whale Rock Capital, T. Rowe Price Associates, Fidelity, D1 Capital Partners, Atreides, Park West, Standard Investments) provided company with USD 315 million (USD 22.5 million Series B, USD 250 million Series D) in four funding rounds (including Series A, Series C)
June 6, 2023 | 08:42am CETflashread more
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