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Witte Automotive (manufacturer of vehicle latch, locking, safety systems with 6,000 employees in Germany, Czechia, Bulgaria, China, USA, Sweden, India, Japan; customers, projects: Aston Martin, BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, BrightDrop, Chery, Hengchi, FAW, Ferrari, Ford, Lincoln, GAC, Geely, LEVC, Lotus, Smart, Volvo, General Motors, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, SAIC, Sokon/Seres, SsangYong, Stellantis, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Tesla, TOGG, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda, DAF, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner, Volvo Trucks, Mack, Renault Trucks, VW Commercial Vehicles, MAN, Scania, Adient, ALPS, BCS, Benteler, Bosch, Brose, Brose Sitech, Delphi, Denso, Dura, Erae, Faurecia, Grammer, Hella, Kirchhoff, Karsit, KM&I, Lear, Magna, Magneti Marelli, Multimatic, Toyota Boshoku, U-Shin, Valeo, Visteon, Webasto) won large contract for BMW, to build second plant (65,000 sqm) in Ostrov near Karlovy Vary, Czechia in 2024-2025, creating 300-800 jobs. It will be 3rd factory (Nejdek, 1,500 employees; Ostrov, 600 employees, Witte Access Technology/Witte Paint Application, production of door handles for BMW G3x; clients, projects: BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, Porsche, Volvo) and 5th facility (development center Pilsen, at ZČU; R&D office Prague, shared for IMA, Witte Automotive and Witte:Digital) in Czechia (2,200 employees). Simultaneously there will be reorganization, when company to move high-pitched projects from Nejdek to Ostrov, and spare parts center for entire Witte Automotive group to be created in Nejdek. In 2nd stage, Witte also plans to open development and innovation center in Accolade Ostrov South industrial zone (on 140,000 sqm land of Mahle Behr, which abandoned plan to build factory here), Hornák said
February 27, 2024 | 04:50pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 16% y/y to 3 million units in 2023 (2.01 million BEVs, +28%; 992,133 PHEVs, -3%), representing 23.5% share in total registrations (penetration, +0.4pp). Tesla Model Y (251,617 cars, +84%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (100,888, +11%), Volkswagen ID.4 (85,088, +26%), MG4 (72,212, +874%) and Škoda Enyaq (66,247, +34%). Ford Kuga (54,018, -7%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Volvo XC60 (43,155, +50%), Kia Sportage (27,229, +31%), Mercedes GLC (26,996, +66%) and Cupra Formentor (26,288, +16%). According to data for 27 markets (excluding Hungary), BEV registrations by fleet customers and businesses rose by 51%, compared to 4% rise for private buyers
February 27, 2024 | 04:44pm CETflashread more
SDA: New tractor registrations in Czechia down by 5.1% to 5,954 in 2023, representing second best result since 2008 (3,400) after record year 2022 (6,276). Market doubled over last 10-15 years. Vehicle fleet of Czech farmers increased by 6,853 units (+3.33%) to 212,945 in 2023, 50,950 tractors (+31.45%) added to Czech fields and farms over past 10 years
February 27, 2024 | 04:39pm CETflashread more
Interaction built paint shop (two preparation workplaces, two paint booths with complete air conditioning, mixing room from USI Italia) in newly built building of Škoda Auto development center in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia (Česana), where final modifications and painting of new car prototypes to take place
February 27, 2024 | 04:32pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Seven new Chinese car brands entered European market in 2023, joining 23 brands already available in 2022. Their sales grew by 79% to 321,918 new cars, representing record market share of 2.6% (+0.9pp, 2022: 1.7%). Only 8 of 30 Chinese brands available in Europe registered more than 1,000 units, MG accounted for 72% of total (231,818, +105%, 1.81% – ZS 90,415, +97%; MG4 72,212, +874%)
February 26, 2024 | 03:49pm CETflashread more
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Tunkl (SDA): Czech car market to grow in 2014
November 3, 2014 | 11:18pm CEToriginalPrediction of individual segments (cars, vans, trucks, buses), high comparative base for light commercial vehicles...
read moreCar of the Year 2015 in Czech Rep: Thirty-one cars to compete for title, thirty-seven last year
November 2, 2014 | 11:04pm CEToriginalMost novelties have been put in by BMW, Nissan and Mercedes. The jury, the nomination in five categories, sponsors, cooperation with TNS Aisa...
read moreVosicky: Hyundai plans to increase its market share in Czech Rep to 15% by 2018
October 30, 2014 | 02:42am CEToriginalThe current share, growth segments, purpose registrations, alternative drives, unification of used car sales programs under one brand...
read moreSehnal (SPGroup): Slavia Pojistovna currently not for sale
October 29, 2014 | 12:23am CEToriginalHowever, SPGroup reportedly continues to offer the oldest Czech insurance company and one bank helps with that. The plan to boost profitability, capital increase, the dispute with the CNB...
read moreChamber of Deputies postponed vote on abolition of contribution for uninsured vehicles in Czech Rep
October 26, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginalReasons, timing, the proposal for the extinction of the CKP right to enforce the contribution to the guarantee fund after three years, problematic semi-transfers of vehicles...
read moreSDA: Forty HEVs and twelve EVs registered in Czech Rep in September 2014
October 26, 2014 | 11:23pm CEToriginalThe registry also included 211 vehicles powered by CNG and 69 cars on LPG. Leaders of alternative drive systems, another Lexus hybrid, results in Q1-3...
read moreCar sales in EU up by 6.1% in September
October 19, 2014 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe market has been growing for 13 months in a row. Registrations in Q1-3, drop of smaller Western European markets, results of the Skoda brand, comments by KPMG and AutoSAP...
read moreNew car registrations increased by 13.1% in Slovakia in Q1-3
October 12, 2014 | 10:16pm CEToriginalSales of the Slovak market leader Skoda grew faster. Czech carmaker's market share...
read moreGE Capital to enter lease financing in Czech Rep
October 8, 2014 | 10:53pm CEToriginalAcquisition of VB Leasing CZ by GE Money Bank, signing of the contract, permission of UOHS, completion of the transaction, expected price, the likely changes...
read moreSDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep up by 19.4% in September 2014
October 7, 2014 | 10:27pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by the Hyundai, Ford, Volkswagen, Opel, Skoda, Mazda, Kia, Peugeot and Mitsubishi brands. A decrease in the van segment, growth of trucks...
read moreSDA: Twenty-five HEVs and twelve EVs registered in Czech Rep in August
September 30, 2014 | 09:55pm CEToriginalThe registry has also included 113 vehicles powered by CNG and 94 LPG cars. Leaders of alternative drives, the first electric Kia, results over the past eight months...
read moreRaiffeisen-Leasing entered fleet management market in Czech Rep, aiming to become major player there
September 22, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalDeveloping a new department in the Czech branch of the Austrian leasing company will be in charge of two senior managers...
read moreCar sales in EU rose by 5.6% in July, by 1.2% in August
September 17, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe market has been growing for 12 consecutive months. Developments in major markets, strong growth of Skoda Auto, a decrease of premium brands, BMW focus on profit rather than sale, comment of KPMG and Ernst & Young...
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 moreAnother Chamber of Deputies' Committee endorsed proposal for abolition of contributions for uninsured vehicles in Czech Rep
September 8, 2014 | 02:41am CEToriginalThe reasons are the same. According to the Czech Insurance Association this will result in an increased number of uninsured cars...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 20.2% in August 2014
September 3, 2014 | 11:14pm CEToriginalThe growth was driven by Volkswagen, Hyundai, Ford, Opel, Dacia, Skoda and Seat brands. The decrease in van segment and growth of trucks...
read moreCommittee of deputies endorsed proposal for abolition of contributions for uninsured vehicles in Czech Rep
September 3, 2014 | 11:06pm CEToriginalAccording to the committee, the contribution represents a dual recourse for the owners of uninsured vehicles. The proposal is rejected by the Czech Insurance Association...
read moreCAP: Abolition of contributions of uninsured motorists to raise price of damage liability in Czech Rep
September 2, 2014 | 10:56pm CEToriginalDeputies’ proposal will be dealt by the members of the financial and economic committee of the Chamber of Deputies on September 3. Trend in the number of uninsured claims...
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 moreSDA: 20 HEVs and 21 EVs registered in Czech Rep in July 2014
August 25, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe registry has also included 190 vehicles powered by CNG and 177 cars on LPG. Leaders of alternative drive systems, the second electric VW, results for seven months...
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 moreMedea Research: Czech car market up by 10% in January-July
August 19, 2014 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThis is a smaller increase than SDA’ statistics of registrations indicated, but a significant difference compared to analyses of Hyundai Motor Czech speaking on drops...
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 moreMedea Research to publish statistics of new car registrations in Czech Rep, net of short-term deregistrations
August 11, 2014 | 07:42am CEToriginalMethodology, source data, results for seven months, the growth of re-exports, a conflict of interest, low price level in the Czech market...
read moreCEE Automotive Forum 2014: Further 13 speakers to join conference
August 8, 2014 | 01:07am CEToriginalThese are representatives of CLEPA, AutoSAP, PSA, Volkswagen, Skoda, Opel, Ford, AAA Auto, Ernst & Young, Matador, Aufeer Design, Bosal and Item...
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