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Coronavirus, Russia-Ukraine conflict, semiconductor/chip shortage: Delivery of 15 new SOR TNS 18 articulated battery trolleybuses for Prague Public Transit Company (DPP; for CZK 220.4 million/EUR 9.4 million selected in tender from three offers from SOR Libchavy, Carrosserie Hess, Škoda Electric) to be delayed by several months (contract deadline April 16, 2023), due to complications with electrotechnical components within subcontracting chain. In case of electric part of trolleybus, sub-supplier Cegelec (Vinci Energies) had to modify design of key parts of electrical equipment as part of development, which led to significant slippage, Murgaš (SOR Libchavy) said, adding that start of testing vehicle on track (line 58 Palmovka – Čakovice – Miškovice) is expected in July at latest
May 10, 2023 | 09:41am CETflashread more
LMC Automotive: New car sales in Western Europe up by 16.9% in April. Sales to grow by 8% to 10.96 million in 2023
May 10, 2023 | 09:27am CETflashread more
Smart Europe signed 5-year contract with Autorola Solutions to operate remarketing platform for Smart BEVs in Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden). Fleet Monitor to be basis of relations with car rental, sharing, subscription companies, Marketplace to enable fast reintegration of used vehicles into retail process towards future Smart agency (dealer) network
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Mobility
Autofox Helps: European Commission to donate EUR 14 million to Ukraine for school buses
December 29, 2022 | 10:57pm CETpublicAt the same time, EC is calling on public and private entities in the EU and beyond to join forces and show solidarity, by donating in the coming months buses that are essential to bring Ukrainian children safely back to their schools. Details of the campaign, joint initiative with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska on the rehabilitation of damaged Ukrainian schools...
read moreAutofox Helps: Porsche Holding Salzburg donated EUR 75,000 to help Ukraine
November 27, 2022 | 10:17pm CETpublicIt is the result of a fundraising among employees in Austria and a contribution from the company's own resources. Allocation for the Neighbor in Need aid campaign, assistance to Ukrainian employees...
read moreAutofox Helps: Uber helps save Ukraine's national treasures, transporting conservationists for free
September 20, 2022 | 10:13pm CETpublicPartnership with National Research and Restoration Center under the Ministry of Culture, custom-built version of the app called Uber Restore, transport of people and special equipment by minibuses for 12 passengers (Mercedes-Benz), statistics to date, additional help from the company...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto University prepared project to support Ukrainian students
June 7, 2022 | 10:55pm CETpublicDetails of For My Smile project, exceptional scholarships, financial collection to tuition fees, offers of job, internship or cooperation in ŠAVŠ Study and Work programme, planned supportive fund for students from socially weak or otherwise disadvantaged families...
read moreAutofox Helps: Uber donated USD 500,000 to International Federation of Red Cross, World Food Program USA in support of UN World Food Programme’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, neighboring countries
June 6, 2022 | 10:09pm CETpublicIn-app donation button to allow Uber riders to make donations to the International Rescue Committee, matching donations made through this feature up to USD 1 million, unlimited free trips between the Ukrainian border and Polish cities to support refugees and their families, 60 tons of essential supplies in Romania...
read moreAutofox Helps: Ford Fund donated USD 100,000 to Global Giving Ukraine Relief Fund for humanitarian aid to assist Ukrainian citizens, families
June 6, 2022 | 09:42pm CETpublicAt the same time, Ford Motor Company suspended operations in Russia (commercial van manufacturing, sales)...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto donated CZK 13 million (EUR 520,000) to help Ukraine
May 2, 2022 | 10:03pm CETpublicAnother CZK 2 million (EUR 80,000) was provided by the unions. Share in a donation of EUR 1 million from Volkswagen Group for UNHCR, accommodation of refugees at recreational facilities, car rental to aid organizations, details of letter to employees...
read moreAutofox Helps: Aures Holdings donated CZK 3 million (EUR 125,000) to help Ukraine
April 28, 2022 | 10:19pm CETpublicThe operator of the AAA Auto used car center network has sent financial gift to a Czech humanitarian organization. The company also announced a cash collection among employees in Czechia, Slovakia and Poland. Material and logistical assistance...
read moreAutofox Helps: Autofox expands its fleet with UNICEF Land Rover Defender vehicles
March 6, 2022 | 08:25pm CEToriginalIt bought them in the UN Children's Fund e-shop and intends to send them to help Ukraine. Publishing automotive companies reports on help…
read moreAutofox Helps: Porsche, DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo ensured transport of protective masks, goggles, protective suits to Germany
December 9, 2020 | 11:29pm CETpublicAirlift for medical protective equipment, aid for Baden-Württemberg and Free State of Saxony to overcome the coronavirus crisis, value of the protective materials...
read moreAutofox Helps: BMW Group provided vehicles to social, healthcare facilities to ensure mobility of health sector helpers, workers
December 9, 2020 | 11:18pm CETpublicAt its German and international locations, the company is also helping social and public institutions with donations of goods and materials such as breathing masks and disinfectants. BMW Group is working closely with its global supplier network to procure the necessary respiratory masks and other medical equipment at short notice...
read moreAutofox Helps: Peugeot SA (PSA) donated 400,000 masks to hospitals, emergency services, local authorities
November 26, 2020 | 11:19pm CETpublicDonation of medical equipment to hospitals in Italy, Spain and France, providing Free2Move, PSA, Peugeot and Opel vehicles to healthcare professionals, production of respirators and visors in 3D printing...
read moreAutofox Helps: Audi donated EUR 600,000 to hospitals at sites in Germany
November 26, 2020 | 11:09pm CETpublicAid for the Ingolstadt Hospital and the SLK Hospitals in Heilbronn, 10,000 medical masks for the Ingolstadt region and 5,000 masks for the Neckarsulm region...
read moreAutofox Helps: Volkswagen Group supported doctors, hospitals in Germany with donation of medical supplies worth EUR 40 million
November 26, 2020 | 11:05pm CETpublicFace masks, gloves, disinfectants, clinical thermometers, protective goggles and protective clothing for medical personnel...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda distributors support fight against coronavirus worldwide with numerous activities and measures
August 26, 2020 | 11:48pm CETpublicThey mainly provide cars and donations. Activities in Czechia, India, Germany, Slovakia, France, Spain, Poland, Belgium or Switzerland...
read moreAutofox Helps: Hyundai undertook series of philanthropic initiatives to support health services across Europe during Covid-19 pandemic
June 21, 2020 | 11:23pm CETpublicLending more than 300 cars to medical staff and key workers, activities in UK, France, Italy, Spain and Poland, actions supporting customers...
read moreAutofox Helps: Toyota provided hospital with transport vehicle for seriously ill Covid-19 patients
May 31, 2020 | 11:51pm CETpublicName and location of the medical facility, ambulance model and developer/converter, joining 11 transport vehicles for mildly infected patients provided by the Toyota Group...
read moreAutofox Helps: Fleet of 200 Škoda cars provided by automaker, 16 dealers covered 227,000 km in Czechia in month and half delivering 20,000 meals and essential shopping, 240,000 respirators, face masks and disinfection kits
May 31, 2020 | 11:35pm CETpublicOver 250 doctors and paramedics covered 16,000 km on 1,600 rides with 150 BeRider e-scooters from Škoda Auto DigiLab in Prague. Helping 89 organisations and more than 50,000 people, evaluating applications for one of hundred Octavia Combi cars by the NROS Foundation, producing almost 800 respirators and 2,500 protective shields with the help of the carmaker's technical development, project management by 3Dees...
read moreAutofox Helps: Opel to donate 50,000 protective masks to hospitals, welfare institutions in Germany
May 31, 2020 | 11:18pm CETpublicPart of PSA Group support, implementation reinforced sanitary protocol across all of divisions, offer of Free2Move vehicles...
read moreAutofox Helps: FCA Bank, Leasys support Italy following the outbreak of Covid-19 by making available fleet of more than 300 vehicles to Italian Red Cross
May 31, 2020 | 11:05pm CETpublicFleet of Fiat, Jeep and Fiat Professional vehicles, the use of cars, SUVs and ambulances, the scope of the Italian Red Cross activities...
read moreAutofox Helps: Toyota Group engaged in production of medical face shields
May 10, 2020 | 11:25pm CETpublicThe automaker and group companies (Toyota Motor, Toyoda Gosei, Daihatsu Motor, Hino Motors, Toyota Industries, Toyota Auto Body) expands monthly production capacity to 40,000 units planning to reach 70,000 pieces. Affected plants in Japan...
read moreAutofox Helps: Nissan to make protective face shields for health care workers in Japan
May 10, 2020 | 11:14pm CETpublicIn addition, Nissan is studying ways to support companies that manufacture ventilators and artificial heart-lung machines. Production capacity, location, activities in USA, UK and Spain...
read moreAutofox Helps: Agnelli Family and its companies Exor, Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari, CNH Industrial respond to Covid-19 emergency
May 10, 2020 | 11:04pm CETpublicSeries of measures to support the Italian national health service, EUR 10 million donation to respond to the local health and social needs in the city of Turin and Piedmont, purchase of 150 ventilators and other medical equipment from various overseas suppliers, fleet of Leasys vehicles to the Italian Red Cross and ANPAS...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto donates 100 Octavia cars worth around CZK 85 million (EUR 3.1 million) to aid organisations in Czechia for fight against coronavirus
April 29, 2020 | 01:00am CETpublicReceipt of applications to the grant program for two weeks, production of parts for FFP3 respirators in Škoda’s Technical Development using 3D printers, employee collections for hospitals at sites of Czech plants, assistance of trainees and employees with sewing of textile masks, distribution of Prusa Research protective shields to hospitals and general practitioners with contribution of Škoda’s Logistics...
read moreAutofox Helps: Toyota Group helps efforts on front lines of treatment and in limiting further spread of Covid-19/coronavirus
April 21, 2020 | 11:53pm CETpublicAt the same time, the automaker and group companies (Toyota Motor, Toyota Financial Services, Denso, Toyota Boshoku, Aisin Seiki, Daihatsu Motor, Hino Motors) will implement measures aimed at improving structure to drive future recovery. Examples of support activities in Japan, Europe, China, North America and Asia...
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