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Auto Palace (AutoBinck Group; Ford, Ford Pro, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Opel, Opel Professional, Peugeot, Peugeot Professional, Škoda, Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, Cupra, MG and Maxus dealer, Fiat and Infiniti service in Prague, Brno and Karlovy Vary, Czechia) to close Karlovy Vary branch (Audi, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles dealerships; part of Auto Palace Západ, loss of CZK 72 million at turnover of CZK 1.46 billion and sales of 1,338 new and 839 used vehicles in Tuchoměřice and Karlovy Vary in 2023) on April 1, ending sales of these three Volkswagen Group brands five years after acquisition
March 30, 2025 | 07:50pm CETflashread more
Kallweit (VDA): Heavy commercial vehicle market (registrations/sales over 6 tonnes) to decline by 2% to 301,000 units (2024: 310,000 trucks, -12%) in Europe (EU & EFTA & UK) in 2025, to increase by 7% to 257,000 (240,000, -10%) in USA, by 3% to 929,000 (900,000, -1%) in China
March 30, 2025 | 07:31pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (21,604 registered vehicles, +4%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in February, followed by Citroën C3 (18,540, +4%; BEV), Renault Clio (18,348, +22%; HEV), Peugeot 208 (16,532, -10%; BEV), Volkswagen Golf (16,033, -18%; PHEV), Dacia Duster (15,401, +14%; HEV), VW T-Roc (15,284, +10%), Peugeot 2008 (14,403, +3%; BEV), VW Tiguan (14,363, +43%; PHEV) and Toyota Yaris Cross (13,889, -11%; HEV). Overall market down by 2.5% to 966,271, led by Volkswagen Group (249,403, +1%), Stellantis (156,263, -16%), Renault Group (106,590, +12%), Hyundai-Kia (75,218, -6%), Toyota (70,595, -5%), BMW Group (69,612, +6%), Mercedes-Benz Cars (48,007, -5%), Ford (35,919, +4%), Geely Group (26,836, -10%) and Nissan (24,002, +1%)
March 30, 2025 | 07:23pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometr: 66,766 used cars sold in Czechia in February (BEV: 1.3% share, 872 vehicles; HEV: 1.7%, 1,113) with average price of CZK 312,940 (EUR 12,540, +2.5% m/m). Although absolute number of cars sold decreased by 2.6% from 68,516 cars, it should be taken into account that February is month that is three days shorter. So while in January 2,210 cars were sold each day, in February it was 2,384, i.e. 8% more, Vaněček pointed out. Top 5 best-selling brands include Škoda (25.2% share, 16,825 units), Volkswagen (13.2%, 8,813), Ford (6.5%, 4,340), BMW (6%, 4,006), Mercedes (5%, 3,338). Chinese brands had share of 0.2% on Czech secondary market, with 142 units sold (MG 115, Dongfeng 12, BYD 5, Great Wall 4, Lynk & Co. 3). Total of 140,928 used cars advertised in country with mean value (median) of price of CZK 190,000 (EUR 7,610; +6.1% m/m). Offer grew by 4.5% y/y, fell by 4% m/m
March 30, 2025 | 07:18pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 3% y/y in February and export by 3%, due to one fewer working day
March 30, 2025 | 07:12pm CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 49% to 1.2 million passenger cars, light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in February, by 30% to 2.4 million in first two months – China: 1.4 million BEVs and PHEVs (+35%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 500,000 (+20%), USA & Canada: 300,000 (+20%), Rest of World (RoW): 200,000 (+35%)
March 28, 2025 | 10:48am CETflashread more
Automotive Day 2025: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 4th exhibition of electric vehicles (18 brands: Škoda, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Peugeot, Citroën, BMW, Toyota, Kia, Tatra, Tesla, MG, Lexus, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Porsche, Jeep, Subaru, Opel) in Prague, Czechia on April 9 with test drives. This year, sports models, SUVs and commercial vehicles to also be presented for first time, organizer said. Valeo to showcase assistance and autonomous driving systems
March 28, 2025 | 10:41am CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2025 Western European new car sales outlook at 11.62 million (+0.5%)
March 28, 2025 | 10:35am CETflashread more
Auto Eder (Toyota, Lexus, Polaris dealer in Karlovy Vary, Czechia) became exclusive distributor, dealer of VebaBox (manufacturer of removable cooling containers in Uden, Netherlands) for Czechia, Slovakia. Installation of VebaBox does not require any special modifications or technical interventions on standard commercial vehicle, which can be convert into refrigerated van
March 28, 2025 | 10:30am CETflashread more
AutoBinck (4 divisions: Mobinck, Leasing, Car Distribution and Retail, Ebinck) renamed AutoBinck Car Distribution and Retail (ACDR) division to AutoBinck Car Distribution Holding (ACD). In Czechia, company renamed AutoPalace Group (formerly AutoBinck CZ) to AutoBinck Car Distribution International. ACD is owner of companies operating in five different categories: Distribution, Retail, Shared Services, Car Trade, Rent. Company plans to expand and strengthen its business activities in all areas of business, firm said
March 26, 2025 | 03:07pm CETflashread more
Brno Industry Week 2025: South Moravian Industry Cluster 4.0, Brno Regional Chamber of Commerce, CyberSecurity Hub/CyberSecurityHubCZ (MUNI, VUT, ČVUT), South Moravian Region to hold three conferences on trends in production processes (Digital Manufacturing Forum, Smart Manufacturing Forum, Cyber Security Forum) with number of accompanying events in Brno, Czechia on April 8-10. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Onsemi, Kasko, Bosch, Siemens, BR Group, Automotive Painting Partners, Astra Motor, B&R Industrial Automation/ABB Group, Intemac Solutions, Trask, Beckhoff Automation, Pantek, InfoConsulting, Minerva, QPAG, Axiom Tech, Compas Automatizace, Axenta, Iron OT, PwC to speak at event
March 25, 2025 | 10:44am CETflashread more
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SDA, SAP agree to transfer part of money for environmental disposal of car wrecks elsewhere
June 9, 2011 | 01:16am CEToriginalIn 2010, two thirds of finances were not used. Statistics on receiving money from the environmental tax in the Czech Republic (the fee for re-registration of a used car)...
read moreCzech Rep intends to change rules for veteran cars
June 6, 2011 | 05:11am CEToriginalIt aims to tailor the age limit and testing method for the recognition of veteran vehicles. This would mean changes to the environmental taxes and liability insurance...
read moreCzech delegation to go to address Australian companies from automotive industry in July
June 1, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalCzech representatives will take part in the conference of Australian Automotive Week 2011 and several workshops at local universities. Details...
read moreCLFA prepared draft to amendment of Consumer Credit Act
May 16, 2011 | 10:06pm CEToriginalThe association updated 22 points; in most of them it reached an agreement with many state institutions. Other issues of the financial sector to be solved...
read moreSpyker agreed to rescue Saab with another Chinese investor, car distributor Pangda
May 16, 2011 | 09:54pm CEToriginalHowever, the transaction must be approved by a number of institutions and GM. Details of the investment worth EUR 110 million from a Chinese company, which gained IPO in April...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep down by 0.4% m/m in April
May 12, 2011 | 02:08am CEToriginalUsed cars became cheaper than the new ones. Prices of spare parts and service work stagnated. Detailed information, including a y/y comparison...
read moreCzech Rep wants to expand number of cars to which environmental tax applies
May 12, 2011 | 02:02am CEToriginalThe tighter rules will probably be applied in three years, because the limit will move by 6 years from 2014. Vehicles meeting Euro 3, the greater volume from tax collection...
read morePromet bought Tawesco subsidiary from Tatra
May 10, 2011 | 10:39pm CEToriginalProfile of both companies, including customers, the reasons for the transaction from the perspective of Tatra and Promet, a consulting company in the acquisition...
read moreSDA, importers: Re-exporting cars within EU is legitimate and economically justified behavior
May 5, 2011 | 07:59am CEToriginalIn addition, Hyundai allegedly re-exports cars as well. ACEA and the EC work with the first car registrations. The price war in the segment of smaller models in the Czech Republic...
read moreHawtai Motor to buy 30% of Spyker Cars and help with financing and expansion of Saab
May 4, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginalSaab will also gain a partner to enter China, Hawtai technologies and international sales network. Details of the investment...
read moreOdometer downsizing to be offence in Czech Rep, fine of up to CZK 10 million
May 2, 2011 | 01:37am CEToriginalMinistry of Transport graduated the sanctions. The availability of MOT database, logging mileage to a technical card...
read moreSwedish debt office allowed Vladimir Antonov to acquire stake in Spyker Cars
April 29, 2011 | 07:43am CEToriginalThe businessman’s investment must also be approved the Swedish Government, EIB and GM. The amount of the investment, a stake in Spyker...
read moreConPro organizing conference Mobility Forum in Prague in mid-May
April 27, 2011 | 03:09am CEToriginalAt the event there will be representatives of companies Arthur D. Little, Tili Czech Republic, RWE Transgas, PRE, CEZ, MasterCard, Prazska plynarenska or TUV Sud...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped by 0.7% m/m in March
April 21, 2011 | 03:21am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper more than the used ones. Prices of spare parts fell, while prices of service work stagnated. Detailed information, including y/y comparison...
read moreIrisbus Iveco plans to expand production in Czech Rep for urban low-floor buses
April 18, 2011 | 04:05am CEToriginalThe Czech plant will open a new hall and create hundreds of jobs. The planned investment, the impact on production in Italy...
read moreSaab received approval from Swedish government to sell its property
April 18, 2011 | 03:46am CEToriginalValue of the loan from the EIB will then fall from EUR 400 million to EUR 280 million. The carmaker also plans to sell its factory in Sweden to the hands of...
read moreShape opened its first European plant in Czech Rep
April 4, 2011 | 02:51am CEToriginalThe reason is better customers’ satisfaction in Europe. Location, character and capacity of production, the gradual increase in production, HR, seeking local suppliers...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep fell by 0.3% m/m in February
March 28, 2011 | 03:09am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper, used cars remained on the January prices. The prices of spare parts and repair works increased. Detailed information, including the y/y comparison...
read moreVolvo Car aims to invest up to USD 11 billion by 2015, large amount in China
March 10, 2011 | 12:24am CEToriginalThe carmaker is going to build its first plant there and is considering other. Investment financing, other regions of interest, projected sales growth...
read moreEC is allegedly investigating unfair agreements between truck manufacturers in Europe
March 7, 2011 | 10:39pm CEToriginalThey should relate not only to prices, but also to delivery dates. It is said that the cartel was announced by the German company...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep down by 0.1% m/m in January
February 16, 2011 | 05:19am CEToriginalNew cars remained on the December prices, used cars became cheaper. The prices of spare parts and repair works increased. Detailed information, including y/y comparison...
read moreEP approved CO2 levels for vans until 2020
February 16, 2011 | 05:04am CEToriginalAt the same time, MEPs have approved penalties for excessive emissions and bonuses for green cars. Details of the new legislation...
read moreIIR holding E-mobility conference in Prague in late March
February 14, 2011 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe first annual event will focus on the development of e-mobility in the Czech Republic, pilot projects and visions, examples from abroad. The speakers...
read moreCzech government aims to establish limits of fuel consumption for cars purchased by authorities
January 24, 2011 | 05:07am CEToriginalIt has prepared limits of consumption for each performance category and types of fuel. Details of forthcoming conditions for tenders, the relevant authorities...
read moreCzech Republic to join project of emergency calls from car eCall, Transport Ministry announced tender
January 21, 2011 | 01:05am CEToriginalThe value of the contract, deadline for applications, target of the EU, the consequences for countries that will not join the system...
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