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Smart Energy Week (H2 & FC Expo, PV Expo, Battery Japan, Smart Grid Expo, Wind Expo, Biomass Expo, Zero-E Thermal Expo), Sustainability Management Week (Decarbonisation Expo, Circular Economy Expo, SCM -Supply Chain Management- World) 2026: Total of 1494 exhibitors to join exhibition on renewable energy (hydrogen & fuel cells, photovoltaics, batteries, smart grids, wind, biomass, zero-emission thermal power generation) and sustainability management (decarbonization, circular economy, supply chain management) technologies in Tokyo, Japan (March 17-19), including 3M, ABB, AGC, Aisan, Asahi Kasei, Bosch, CATL, Cellcentric, Daido Steel, FEV, Forvia, Futaba Electric, Futaba Sangyo, Henkel, Hilite Automotive Technology, Hitachi, Honda Motor, Horiba, Hyundai Motor, IDTechEx, Itochu Ceratech, JTEKT, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kubota, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Motherson Atsumitec, NEC, Nippon Steel, Nitto Kohki, Phoenix Contact, Polyplastics Evonik, Saft/TotalEnergies, Seiko Electric, SGS, Siemens, Sumitomo Electric, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Suzuki Shokan, Systems Protection/Tenneco, Teijin Aramid, Tesla, Toshiba, Toyota Energy Solutions, Toyota Motor, Toyota Tsusho, TÜV Rheinland and TÜV Süd Product Service
March 19, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Czech-German Business Meeting 2026: VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, through 'Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Applied Artificial Intelligence for Materials & Manufacturing' (FIP-AI@VSB-TUO), to hold 3rd conference on innovations in industry and modern technologies in Ostrava, Czechia on March 18 with subtitle 'Where innovation meets sustainability'. Key topics include Industry 4.0 and AI, sustainable production processes and highly efficient process chains, product customisation and production options for quantities of 1-10 pieces, innovations in energy systems and hydrogen technologies. Representatives of inFacto Engineering, Hunify Laboratories, Grünspecht Vision Labs, UVB Technik, Edmund, 24 Vision, Cerebrica, Hegewald & Peschke, IT4Innovations, SinuCraft, AMtopus, Raziol Zibulla & Sohn, Neuron Soundware, Metrom Mechatronische Maschinen to speak at event, representatives of Tatra Trucks, Hagemann, Devinn, HIC (Hydrogen Innovation Center), VŠB-TUO CEET, Fraunhofer IWU, Fraunhofer ICT to speak in session 'Innovations in the field of energy systems and hydrogen technologies'. Partners are Moravian-Silesian Hydrogen Cluster (MSVK), Moravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster (Autoklastr), IHK Chemnitz, European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), HZwo, Materials and Metallurgical Research (MMV), X-Sight, Smart View
March 17, 2026 | 10:58pm CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales fell by 11% to 1.1 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in February, by 8% to 2.2 million in first 2 months – China: 1.1 million BEVs and PHEVs (-26%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.6 million (+21%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.17 million (-36%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.37 million (+84%)
March 17, 2026 | 10:49pm CETflashread more
Amper e-Mobility 2026: Agrotec (Fiat, Iveco, Kia, Škoda), Astana Motors Czech (Chery), Auto Pokorný Future (BYD), CanoCar (Farizon, Suzuki), EV Car Powertrain (Wuling), Hedin Automotive Czech Republic (Mercedes-Benz, Xpeng), Renocar (BMW), ROS (Audi), Rivian, Tesla, Emerze Elektro, ZHT Group, Auto-Charge, Bibus, Degson, Emiter, Esta, Grep Energie, inChaNet, Innomotics, Logarex Smart Metering, Free Heating (Mobile Battery), Neuman Aluminium Fliesspresswerk, Raveo, Recom Power, Sectron, Schneider Electric to join 15th electromobility show as part of 32nd electrical engineering, electronics, energetics fair in Brno, Czechia (March 17-19). Simultaneously, number of conferences to take place (Smart Industry; Modern Technologies: Energy, Electromobility, Intelligent Buildings; Amper Summit). This is 1st year after Veletrhy Brno took over organization (BVV) from Terinvest
March 17, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 4.6% in February (vans +13.9%; trucks +24%; buses -11.7%; motorcycles +19.5%; trailers+semitrailers +4.7%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 958 +30%, PHEV: 937 +68.2%, LPG: 372 -20.7%, petrol: 12,215 +1.4%, diesel: 4,108 +3.6%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (16,323), 4,136 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+13.8%)
March 17, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,032,000 (+0.5%) to 2,048,000 (+1.3%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 574,000 (+21.4%) to 584,000 (+23.5%), and 2027 forecast from 2,058,000 to 2,084,000, of which BEVs from 663,000 to 685,000
March 16, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Insurtech Insights Europe 2026: Insurtech Insights Limited to hold 7th conference on technology trends in insurance industry (artificial intelligence/AI, machine learning, Internet of Things/IoT, blockchain, data analytics) in London, UK on March 18-19. Representatives of Zurich Insurance, Swiss Re, Generali, Allianz, Axa, Aviva, Balderton Capital, Munich Re, Cover Genius, Waymo, Palantir Technologies, NN Ventures, Ergo, Unit8, Plug and Play Tech Center, Deloitte Legal, DocuWare, LKQ Synetiq, Solera, Aon, Travelers, Meteomatics, Moody’s, Uber, Forvis Mazars, BCG Platinion (Boston Consulting Group), Google DeepMind, VIG, Stripe, QBE, Gallagher Re, Hannover Re, S&P Global, Marsh, Zego, Resistant AI, Visa, Lloyd’s Market Association, Europ Assistance, Uniqa, Thryve, RGA, Aioi Nissay Dowa, DriveQuant, Qover, TomTom, Google Cloud, Bolttech, Eurazeo, SixThirty Ventures, Howden, Schneider Electric, McKenzie Intelligence Services to speak at event
March 16, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In February, 61,237 used cars sold in Czechia (+18.8% m/m, -11% y/y; BEV: 952 vehicles, +44.2% m/m) with average price of CZK 334,434 (EUR 13,680; +3.4% m/m, +13% y/y) and average age 11 years (-1 year y/y). Daily sales increased from 1,660 in January to 2,187 vehicles in February (+31.7%), Vaněček mentioned
March 16, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Motocykel Auto Motor Caravan Show 2026: More than 170 exhibitors (ASP Group, Auto-Impex, BMW Slovak Republic, Harley-Davidson Czech Republic, Honda Motor Europe, Kawasaki Motors Europe, KTM Central East Europe, MR43 SK, MSC/Magyar Suzuki Corporation, Nevima Group) to join motorcycle fair in Bratislava, Slovakia (March 12-15), presenting 42 motorbike brands (Astreea, Boce/BOCC, Benelli, BMW, Benda, Brixton, Brough Superior, BRP, Can-Am, CFMoto, Ducati, GasGas, Goes, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Indian, Italjet, Jawa, Kawasaki, Keeway, Kove, KTM, Kymco, Linhai, Loncin, Malaguti, Morbidelli, Moto Morini, Motron, Royal Enfield, Segway, Super Soco, Suzuki, SYM, TGB, Triumph, UM, QJMotor, Vmoto, Voge, Zontes), 15 car brands (Suzuki, Nissan, Fiat, Ford, BYD, Voyah, Dongfeng, Citroën, MG, Isuzu, Piaggio, Mini, Jaecoo, Omoda, Iveco) and 13 recreational vehicle brands (Dethleffs, Etrusco, CI/Caravans International, Hobby, Bürstner, Eura Mobil, Rapido Group, Benimar, Knaus, Morelo, Weinsberg, Tabbert, T@B). This is second year after Incheba cancelled Bratislava Motor Show (Autosalon Bratislava) exhibition, adding cars and caravans to motorcycles
March 11, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 3.8% in February (motorcycles +31.4%; buses +25.1%; vans/trucks -5%; trailers -7.3%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 27.3% to 70,603 units (46,275 BEVs +28.7%, 24,328 PHEVs +24.5%), representing share of 33.4% (21.9+11.5%)
March 11, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 93.7 million (+1.9%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 93.5 million (+1.7%). Our Chinese sales outlook has been revised down by around 300,000 units based on weaker momentum in new year. Although China should still see some growth in 2026, developing markets such as India will also contribute significantly to global expansion in light-vehicle sales this year, while most mature markets are expected to see flat outcome or only modest gains, Oakley (GlobalData) said
March 11, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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Autofox 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...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto is committed to combat spread of coronavirus
April 7, 2020 | 11:58pm CETpublicDirect financial aid for social services and people in need, HoppyGo and BeRider sharing platforms makes more than 200 cars and 150 electric scooters available for charities, municipalities and volunteers, collaboration with the Czech Technical University in Prague to develop and produce reusable FFP3 respirators for hospitals...
read moreAutoBinck bought ROI Fleet & Mobility
March 11, 2020 | 04:25pm CETpublicROI will become a subsidiary of Fleet Support, which is part of AutoBinck's Smart Mobility division. Profile and portfolio of vehicles, mobility passes, shared cars and e-bikes in the management...
read moreČSÚ: Prices of cars in Czechia rose m/m in June 2019
March 11, 2020 | 03:50pm CEToriginalPrices of both new and used cars rose. Raising of motorcycle, car repair services and spare parts prices, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreLear Innovation Ventures (LIV) invested in Israeli venture capital fund managed by Maniv Mobility
March 11, 2020 | 03:32pm CETpublicManiv Mobility's portfolio and investing activities are focused on Israeli start-up companies in the connected, autonomous, ridesharing and mobility sectors, as well as on investments in the U.S. and other markets. Acquisition of EXO Technologies...
read morePorsche Holding Salzburg bought further dealer group in Italy
February 10, 2020 | 10:46pm CETpublicCompany, locations, brands, sales and financial results, previous acquisitions of Eurocar Italia, growth in recent years...
read moreČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia dropped m/m in May 2019
February 10, 2020 | 10:12pm CEToriginalBoth new and used car prices fell. Raising of motorcycle, spare parts and car repair services prices, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreČSÚ: Car prices rose m/m in Czechia in April 2019
December 4, 2019 | 11:14pm CEToriginalWhile new cars fell in price, the prices of used ones went up. Increase in motorcycle, spare part and car repair service prices, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreČSÚ: Car prices rose m/m in Czechia in March 2019
October 23, 2019 | 09:02pm CEToriginalWhile new cars rose in price, the prices of used ones did not change. Increase in motorcycle, spare part and car repair service prices, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia decreased m/m in February 2019
May 23, 2019 | 11:36pm CEToriginalUsed cars shown a greater price decrease compared to the new ones. Price cuts at motorcycles and spare parts, price increases in service works, detailed data, y/y development…
read moreČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia increased m/m in January 2019
April 11, 2019 | 10:55pm CEToriginalUsed cars became more expensive than the new ones. Increase in motorcycle, servicing and spare parts prices, detailed data, y/y development…
read moreCSU: Car prices increased by 0.6% in Czechia in 2018
February 17, 2019 | 10:49pm CEToriginalWhile the prices of new cars increased, the used ones became cheaper. Development at motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, development in December...
read moreInsurance companies in Czechia raised prices of damage liability in 2018
November 19, 2018 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe increase of insurance premiums by units to tens of percent according to risk, reasons, situation in commercial vehicles and fleet clients, statements of individual companies...
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