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The Battery Show Europe, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, Energy Storage Germany 2025: Informa to hold conference, exhibition on battery, electric & hybrid vehicle technologies, energy storage in Stuttgart, Germany on June 3-5. Representatives of BMW Group, Nio, CATL, Cellforce Group, PowerCo, Lyten, ACC (Automotive Cells Company), OneD Battery Sciences, RECHARGE AISBL, Basquevolt, AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation), Morrow, Univercell Holdings, Umicore, Dürr Systems, ElevenEs, ITEN, Monolith AI, Verkor to speak at conference, 1,164 exhibitors to join trade fair
May 31, 2025 | 08:53pm CETflashread more
Electric Vehicle Show 2025: NearCharger (Virtual Studio) to hold exhibition of electromobility (13 brands: BYD, Citroën, Cupra, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Opel, Škoda, Tesla, Volkswagen, Lucid, Vmoto/Super Soco) in Prague, Czechia from May 30 to June 1 with test drives of cars and motorcycles (Ford, Hyundai, Škoda, Vmoto/Super Soco). Škoda Auto, Auto-Poly, 3Mon, Auto Opat, Autoport, BYD Europe, C Automobil Import, ČEZ, EnergyCars, EV Expert, EV Solutions, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Czech, Hyundai Praha Domanský, Ionity, Kia Czech, Elexim/MyBox, O Automobil Import, Volt Garáž became partners. Similar event to follow in Ostrava on September 19-21
May 31, 2025 | 08:43pm CETflashread more
Legends 2025: Škoda Auto, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, Subaru ČR, F Automobil Import (Alfa Romeo), Auto I.S.R. (Audi), Honda Motor Europe (Honda Motorcycles), Segway Powersports, EcoWheel, ASP Group (Linhai, TGB), ABT-Czech, Executive Engines, Continental Barum, Escape6, Šenkýř Motorsport (Akrapovič), Blue Garage Racing, Repainter, eForce Prague Formula, DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Alcar Bohemia, AG Experts (Carglass), Radago, IAmDetailer, Ediko, Racing 21 (Turatello), Mad Guys Detailing, IAmWork.cz, Automaton, C.D.M./AluDisky.eu (MAK Wheels), Retro Auto Muzeum, Autoclub of Czech Republic, Special Covers, AntiRadary.net (Genevo), Panattoni Czech Republic Development, BH Securities, Police of Czech Republic to join motoring celebration/festival (exhibition of cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, caravans/campers) in Prague, Czechia (May 30 – June 1). Organizer expects more than 35,000 visitors
May 31, 2025 | 08:36pm CETflashread more
Škoda increased prices of all internal combustion engine (ICE) models in Czechia by up to CZK 154,000 (EUR 6,180, depending on version/motor) on May 1, expanding equipment in some of them – Fabia (+CZK 0-35,000), Scala (+CZK 0-40,000), Kamiq (+CZK 5,000-45,000), Octavia (+CZK 10,000-154,000), Karoq (+CZK 4,100-104,100), Superb (+CZK 0-90,000), Kodiaq (+CZK 0-80,000). On other hand, prices of electric vehicles (Elroq, Enyaq) did not change, Enyaq RS and Enyaq Coupé RS after facelift (on sale from May 19) became significantly cheaper (-CZK 294,000/EUR 11,800 compared to predecessors)
May 26, 2025 | 05:51pm CETflashread more
Additive Manufacturing 2025: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 1st conference on advancing additive manufacturing for automotive sector in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 3-4. Representatives of Daimler Truck/Buses, Hyundai, BMW Group, Ford, SEAT, Audi, Ampower, Robert Bosch, Nikon SLM Solutions, Brose Fahrzeugteile, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks, IPG Laser, Rovalma, Synera, EDAG Engineering, Fraunhofer IAPT, ZF Group, Kimura Foundry, Layer Performance, Precitec, SSAB Special Steels to speak at event
May 26, 2025 | 05:42pm CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in April (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +14.9%; Cox Automotive: +4.6%, +9.5% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +11.6%). April results are dominated by prospect of future vehicle price increases due to tariffs. Beginning at end of March, and continuing through April, consumers have been accelerating their vehicle purchases under expectation that prices will rise soon. In fact, extra 83,000 sales in March and 139,000 in April have occurred due to accelerated vehicle purchases, King (J.D. Power) said
May 26, 2025 | 05:35pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.7% m/m in April, by 0.4% y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.8%; used: +0.9%, -0.4%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+1.1%, +1.2%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +1.9%), fuels and oils (-2.7%, -13.4%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +5.9%)
May 23, 2025 | 02:57pm CETflashread more
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
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Government approved better position of consumer loans clients in Czech Rep
August 23, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalAccording to CSSD, new act does not solve the problem of arbitration clauses, unfair penalties and the amount of interest. Details of the amendment, CSSD suggestions...
read moreCzech police accused Tatra chief Ronald Adams, to be prosecuted unapprehended
August 22, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalAdams reportedly offered the former Deputy Minister of Defence, Martin Bartak a bribe for defence contracts at IDET fair in 2009....
read moreCar prices fell m/m in Czech Rep in July
August 13, 2012 | 02:03am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used ones became cheaper. Prices of servicing stagnated, prices of spare parts fell...
read moreEC investigates possible cartel of manufacturers of cable harnesses for automobiles
August 9, 2012 | 05:15pm CEToriginalThe Commission has carried out unannounced inspections in several companies. Possible sanctions...
read moreFrance wants EU to examine import of cars from South Korea
August 7, 2012 | 10:42pm CEToriginalGrowing sales of South Korean cars along with the slump in the European market, reporting imports into the EU, re-imposition of duties, free trade agreement...
read moredTest: AAA Auto breaks law when offering financing of used cars
August 2, 2012 | 12:29am CEToriginalProviding pre-contractual information in advance, contribution to holiday or cash when taking a credit, the opinion of MPO, the reaction of AAA Auto...
read moreVolkswagen asked Fiat chief to leave head of ACEA
July 30, 2012 | 05:58am CEToriginalThe reason is Sergio Marchionne’s statement that Volkswagen had ruthless pricing strategy. EC response...
read moreCzech registry includes 500,000 errors about car owners
July 27, 2012 | 06:02am CEToriginalOther problems include faulty license plates and duplicate VIN codes. The database functionality, the political level...
read moreThe new Czech vehicle register has around 1 million incorrect data
July 24, 2012 | 11:54pm CEToriginalFor example, cars in the database have the wrong owner or their technical parameters do not match. The solution, debug horizon...
read moreCzech Registry of vehicles did not work on Monday again, connection to database of wanted cars failed
July 24, 2012 | 02:11am CEToriginalThe culprit of failure has not been found yet, the affected authorities do not claim responsibility for it. The situation in Prague, where most of company cars are registered...
read moreCar prices dropped m/m in Czech Rep in June
July 16, 2012 | 03:05am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper by more than 1%, used ones only slightly. Prices of spare parts and servicing stagnated...
read moreOffenders of serious accidents in Czech Rep maybe to pay damages instead of insurance companies
July 16, 2012 | 02:53am CEToriginalThis will apply mainly to alcohol and drugs. Greater involvement of the private sector in financing of activities to support road safety...
read moreEC unveiled plan to further reduce CO2 emissions of passenger cars
July 16, 2012 | 02:43am CEToriginalCarmakers’ fleet emissions should fall below 95 g/km by 2020, as for light commercial vehicles they should get under 147 g/km. ACEA's attitude...
read moreCzech Rep does not eventually plan to return to original vehicle register
July 12, 2012 | 11:51pm CEToriginalEven though the new system is slower and loses the data. Possible penalties for the company ATS-Telcom, benevolence of the police towards drivers...
read moreEC plans more frequent technical inspections of older cars
July 12, 2012 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe new law aims to reduce injuries and deaths due to technical defects. New rules for vehicle testing stations (MOT)...
read moreCzech police uncovered 949 cars registered with false document
July 12, 2012 | 11:13pm CEToriginalThese are probably stolen cars in Western Europe, legalized in the Czech Republic. Details of the half-year police event called Purge, the number of seized cars...
read moreCzech Rep planning to return to original vehicle register because of continuing problems
July 12, 2012 | 04:04am CEToriginalThe deadline for the supply company ATS-Telcom, the term of a possible return to the original registry, financial losses of carriers...
read moreNew Czech registry of vehicles encountered problems during first two days after startup
July 11, 2012 | 05:59am CEToriginalIn many places it did not work or it was impossible to print technical certificates. Requests for damages, jumbled data due to database transfer...
read moreBMW tightly won tender for free replacement of fleet of Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs
July 10, 2012 | 01:04am CEToriginalThe second participant Skoda Auto offered only one car less. The existing fleet, demand and bids, contract details...
read moreUK accused Daimler of violating competition rules
July 1, 2012 | 10:07pm CEToriginalUK’s OFT considers that the importer and five dealers of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles were involved in the cartel in 2007-2010…
read moreYapp Automotive started production in Czech Rep, invested EUR 10 million
June 20, 2012 | 01:36am CEToriginalLocation of the plant of the Chinese supplier, products, HR, an order from Skoda Auto...
read moreCEZ acquired other partners for e-mobility project
June 18, 2012 | 06:10am CEToriginalThe company and its partners have already been operating 13 public charging stations in the Czech Republic. New partners, a system of paying for electricity...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep down m/m in May
June 12, 2012 | 02:51am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper more than the used ones. Prices of spare parts and servicing stagnated...
read moreCzech Rep might contribute to ecological disposal of cars
June 4, 2012 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThe government is also considering a bonus malus system when buying a new car, introduction of road tax for private vehicles and low emission zones in city centres...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in April
May 10, 2012 | 09:10pm CEToriginalNew car prices went down more than the used ones. The rise in prices of spare parts and service works has stopped after nine months...
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