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Automotive Functional Safety Week 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality) in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (L3+ autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence/AI and machine learning-based applications, open-source software) in Berlin, Germany on April 15-18. Representatives of Volkswagen, Bugatti Rimac, Audi, Iveco, Geely, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (Volvo Group), Automobili Pininfarina, Woven by Toyota, Valeo, ZF, Bosch, Horiba Mira, Aptiv, CARIAD, Continental, NXP Semiconductors, Vitesco Technologies, G2 Recruitment, Ansys, Renesas Electronics, Eatron Technologies, Onsemi to speak at event
March 22, 2024 | 10:46am CETflashread more
Tomáš Knespl left ČEZ, joining Smart4smart (distributor of Etrel/Landis+Gyr charging stations in Czechia; customers: Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, Hyundai Motor Czech, BMW, ČEZ, Komerční banka, Škoda Auto, Eurovia, Vodafone, Ministry of Environment, Jaguar; over 1,300 stations delivered since 2014)
March 22, 2024 | 10:32am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 1.1% in February (VW -1.7%; Škoda +9.3%; SEAT+Cupra +22%; VW Commercial Vehicles +13.9%; Audi -13.4%; Bentley -34.4%; Lamborghini -14.3%; Porsche -7.2%; MAN -4.2%; VW Truck & Bus -15.7%; Scania +24.6%; Navistar -20.9%)
March 22, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
Central and Eastern European (CEE) Automotive Forum 2024: Notus Events wants to resume automotive conference with matchmaking (B2B) meetings in Budapest, Hungary after Adam Smith Conferences after three years (7th year in 2021), moving 8th year from April 10-11 for 2025
March 20, 2024 | 01:38pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in February, by 2.8% y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.7%; used: -0.7%, -5.6%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.2%, -2.8%), spare parts and accessories (+1.7%, +5.6%), fuels and oils (+4.3%, +1.2%), service works (+1%, +8.2%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:51pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2024 Western European new car sales outlook at 12.1 million (+4.7%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:44pm CETflashread more
Vitesco Technologies (Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic) sold production of pneumatic comfort seats in Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, Czechia (massage seat systems for Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Bentley, Porsche cars in 4000 sqm hall S) to Continental Automotive
March 18, 2024 | 04:37pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 27% to 201,037 units (120,536 BEVs, +29%; 80,501 PHEVs, +24%) in January, representing 19.9% share in total registrations (penetration, +2.5pp). Tesla Model Y (11,475 cars, +60%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (6,478, +344%), Volvo XC40 (4,423, +43%), Škoda Enyaq (3,992, +36%) and MG4 (3,574, +56%). Volvo XC60 (4,194, +55%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Ford Kuga (3,687, +16%), Audi A3 (2,963, +291%), BMW 3 Series (2,687, +13%) and Mercedes GLC (2,600, +281%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:30pm CETflashread more
For Caravan 2024: Ford Motor Company, Auto-Moto Riegger (Isuzu), Centrum Moravia (Mercedes-Benz), Dajbych Plus (Ineos, Isuzu), SVA Třebíč/SVA Cars, Alba One/Vivibox, ASN Hakr Brno, Auto Moto Přikryl, Backi Adventure, BezKempu.cz, Blue Rent, Caravan Centrum Pardubice, Caravan Metropol, Compact - Service/Shop4x4.cz, CWN/CampingWorld Neugebauer, Hykro, Karavany Lubná, KOV Velim, Life Style Camper, OP Servis, Rakar, Ravver, Rebuild-Car, Resl Group, Ronal, RV Evolution, Sherlog Technology, Tent4rent, Thule, TopTrade, Visu to join 15th motor home, caravan/camper exhibition in Prague, Czechia (March 15-17)
March 15, 2024 | 04:58pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (25,038 registered vehicles, +20%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in January, followed by Volkswagen Golf (18,563, +62%), Toyota Yaris Cross (17,320, +8%), Škoda Octavia (16,510, +74%) and Peugeot 208 (16,486, +24%)
March 15, 2024 | 04:38pm CETflashread more
Volkswagen cuts production of some BEVs in March (cancellation of some shifts, suspension of production for some days) – VW ID.4 and ID.7 in Emden, Germany, ID.4, ID .5, Audi Q4 e-Tron and Q4 Sportback e-Tron in Zwickau, Škoda Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia – due to shortage of APP550 210 kW electric motors from Volkswagen Group Components plant in Kassel
March 14, 2024 | 02:48pm CETflashread more
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Government approved measures to improve fleet in Czech Rep
December 14, 2016 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe agreement of ministries, an analysis, support for the purchase of green cars and vans in the state administration, contribution to disposal of aged vehicles, bonuses and maluses in registrations, low-emission zones in cities...
read moreSkoda Auto won major contract in Czech Rep
December 12, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginalIt beat three dealers in the tender. The client, number and value of cars, models and specifications, warranty, tendered wholesale discount, timing, details of the contract...
read moreDieselgate: EC started legal action against seven countries due to car emissions
December 8, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginalWhile there is lack of related legislation in the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Greece, four Western European states have it, having not applied sanctions. The reaction of individual countries...
read moreCaara.cz: Another service for purchase and sale of proven used cars via Internet established in Czech Rep
December 7, 2016 | 03:33am CEToriginalAuthors and investors of the start-up, its business model, benefits, guarantees, technical analysis of cars, the offer, partners, expansion throughout the country, sales plans...
read moreCzech Rep approved incentives for upcoming Bosch investment
December 1, 2016 | 11:35pm CEToriginalLocation, extent and amount of the investment in production and R&D, the amount of support, HR, timing, government's intention to change the system of investment incentives…
read moreChamber of Deputies approved amendment to conditions for operating vehicles on roads in Czech Rep
December 1, 2016 | 02:45am CEToriginalChanges concerning car registrations, including veterans, illegal adjustments such as removal of the particulate filter, recall actions, refueling...
read moreAntitrust authority again canceled tender for new operator of Czech vehicle registry
November 27, 2016 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe Ministry of Transport had not provided some important information in the tender documents, which it wanted to give to the winner. The Ministry have not appealed against it yet and is preparing solutions to further operation of CRV...
read moreCzech Police to buy more cars in classified mode
November 27, 2016 | 11:04pm CEToriginalThe number of vehicles, the estimated value of the contract, timing, the exemption from the National Security Authority, the previous tender...
read moreTesla Gigafactory 2: Czech Rep has great chance for giant e-mobility investment
November 21, 2016 | 03:15am CEToriginalReasons, locations concerned, sources of lithium for batteries, decision, acquisition of Grohmann Engineering...
read moreTransport Expo 2016: 10 commercial vehicle brands to be present at first year
November 15, 2016 | 02:55am CEToriginalOverall, the fair will present more than 30 exhibitors, including importers, dealers, leasing companies, insurance companies and other firms. Partners, the possibility of free admission...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased m/m in October 2016
November 15, 2016 | 02:44am CEToriginalWhile prices of new cars stagnated, used cars became more expensive. Increase in prices of motorcycles and servicing, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
read moreCzech Rep announced first grant call for municipalities and regions to purchase green scooters, cars and vans
November 13, 2016 | 10:37pm CEToriginalAllocated amount, timing, the possibility of increased resources, a memorandum of cooperation with carmakers and energy companies, planned support for citizens...
read moreTechnical school in Czech Rep merged Open Day with motor show
November 11, 2016 | 02:53am CEToriginalThe school, location, 17th year of the exhibition of not only road motor vehicles, demonstrations of material welding and bonding, fair of engineering firms, admission, website...
read moreCzechInvest: Largest high-tech investors come from Switzerland, Japan, Czech Rep, Spain, USA and Germany
November 4, 2016 | 02:09am CEToriginalInvestments in the automotive industry in the Czech Republic over the past year, the planned number of jobs created in the next 3 years, Investors of the Year 2015...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 15.5% in October 2016
November 3, 2016 | 01:47am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Audi, Renault and Toyota. Developments in vans, drop in purpose registrations, results in 10 months...
read moreFolbrecht (Skoda): Half of cars might be sold with alternative drive in Europe in 2030
October 19, 2016 | 12:59am CEToriginalUpcoming CO2 fleet emission targets for the years 2025 and 2030, the experts’ estimates, depression of diesel engines, electricity and gas potential, McKinsey study...
read moreBrno to hold conference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe
October 13, 2016 | 03:28am CEToriginalSpeakers from Skoda, Hyundai, TPCA, Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, Iveco, Tatra, KPMG, Brano, ESAB, Motor Jirkov, Minerva or CzechInvest; announcement of the Enterprise of the Year...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up m/m in September 2016
October 11, 2016 | 11:36pm CEToriginalNew and used cars became more expensive, while motorcycles became cheaper. Increase in prices of servicing and spare parts, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep grew by 11.8% in September 2016
October 4, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Renault, Toyota, Audi, Opel, Kia, Mercedes, Dacia, VW or Hyundai. Developments in vans, return to growth in purpose registrations, results in Q1-3...
read moreBosch plans further investment in Czech Rep
October 2, 2016 | 11:14pm CEToriginalLocation, extent and amount of investment in production and R&D, products, HR, application for an investment incentive...
read moreAutodrom Most expanded cooperation with Kia
September 21, 2016 | 11:42pm CEToriginalCompany fleet recovery, bee for future racers The Most Racing Academy, tire service centre, charger for electric vehicles, driver training for integrated rescue system...
read moreAutomechanika Frankfurt 2016: CzechInvest led talks with potential investors from Europe, America and Asia
September 19, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginalA joint stand of the MPO with shared facilities was used by several Czech manufacturers of automotive components. Author of the implementation, future presentations...
read more2016 Prague Motor Show: Decrease of 10 brands compared to last year, Chatenet added
September 19, 2016 | 10:59pm CEToriginalThe vast majority of brands will be presented by dealers. Central Bohemia exhibition will also be attended by companies from the aftermarket. EkoAuto Fair, expected attendance...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell in August m/m
September 18, 2016 | 11:26pm CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. More expensive motorcycles, stagnation of servicing prices, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
read moreGovernment broke off negotiations on measures to improve fleet in Czech Rep
September 14, 2016 | 11:26pm CEToriginalIt has not disclosed any reasons. The proposal is being submitted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Duration of the negotiation delay...
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