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Autosalon Klokočka Holding (dealer of Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, VW Commercial Vehicles, Kia cars and vans, Honda motorcycles, SEAT service, partner of Škoda Plus and Das WeltAuto programs in Prague, Czechia) resumed operation of used car shop in Barrandov after three years
October 31, 2023 | 10:45am CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU grew in Q1-3 (vans +14.3% to 1.08 million; trucks +23% to 268,766; buses+coaches +18.5% to 23,645), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +91.4%, +321.7%, +31.5%; HEV+MHEV: +2.2%, +583%, +156.1%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: +35.6%, +9.9%, -24.6%; petrol: +39.6%, +7.1%, -100%; diesel: +9.1%, +22%, +12.2%)
October 31, 2023 | 10:39am CETflashread more
Caravaning Brno 2023: Alba One (Vivibox), Auto-Bayer (Elnagh), AZ Servis (Hobby, Wingamm), Backi Adventure (Crawler, Procamp, Maturi), Blue Rent (Concorde, Etrusco, Giottiline, Pössl, Westfalia), C&K/Auto UH, Campiri, Camppass Karavany, Caravan Metropol (Hymer, Bürstner, Niesmann+Bischoff), Caravan Centrum Pardubice (LMC), Caravan Plus (Ahorn, Notin), CaravanCity/TP Company (Karmann, Affinity, Tourne, Robeta), CWN/CampingWorld Neugebauer (Carthago, Malibu, Etrusco), Centrum Moravia (Carado, Dethleffs, Eriba, Hymer), Dajbych Plus/4x4, Egoé Base/Nest, Fibich CampingCars (Benimar, Sterckeman), H-Eko/Karavany Humpolec (Rimor, Eura, Blucamp), KaravanTravel.cz (CI, Clever, Eura, Mobilvetta), Karavany Lubná, KOV Velim (Dethleffs), KPS Automobile (KRS), Life Style Camper, Louda Auto/Car Star (Rapido, Itineo, Dreamer), MS Camper, MW Motors (Campella), Pronto Camper (McLouis, Rapido, Roller Team, CI, Laika, Hymer), Rakar (MegaMobil), Ravver, Rebuild-Car, Resl Group (Forster, Karman), SVA Třebíč/SVA Cars, Tent4rent (Hero, Mink), TopTrade (Frankia, Yucon, Globe Traveller), TPS Centrum, UH Car to join 20th caravan, motor home exhibition in Brno, Czechia (November 2-5)
October 31, 2023 | 10:34am CETflashread more
Ford, UAW (United Auto Workers) unions reached tentative agreement in USA (must be approved by 57,000 members) on new collective contract for 4.5 years/until April 2028 (immediate wage increase of 11%, for duration of contract in total by 25%, after taking into account cost-of-living wage adjustment mechanism of up to 33% for permanent employees and up to 150% for temporary workers), which should end strike
October 30, 2023 | 12:34pm CETflashread more
2023 Prague Car Festival: New, used vehicle dealers – Auto In (Ford, Ford Trucks), Autobond (Kia, Toyota), Auto Podbabská (Volkswagen, Škoda), Imofa (Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Aprilia), Mercedes-Benz Praha (Mercedes-AMG), Pyramida Průhonice Plus (Alpine), AutoTechnologi, Jawa, Hagemann, Aures Holdings (AAA Auto, Mototechna) – also joined Tuning Expo, Racing Expo, Classic Expo exhibitions in Prague, Czechia (October 28-29)
October 30, 2023 | 12:24pm CETflashread more
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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: ZKW supports fundraising for Ukrainian refugees
November 27, 2022 | 10:29pm CETpublicThe manufacturer of lights for cars, vans, trucks and buses also uses the platform Jobs-for-ukraine.at to provide employment mainly to refugees from Ukraine. Material collection organized by the plant in Krušovce, Slovakia...
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: Harley-Davidson Foundation donated USD 50,000 to United Way Worldwide’s United for Ukraine Fund
May 2, 2022 | 10:40pm CETpublicIn addition, Harley-Davidson released limited edition T-shirt to benefit humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine. Price of H-D for Ukraine tee designed by employees...
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: Mitsubishi Motors produces face shields to help prevent spread of covid-19
December 9, 2020 | 11:35pm CETpublicProviding to medical institutions, monthly production, affected factories in Japan...
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: Tesa donated 100 km of warning tapes to corona clinics in Germany
December 9, 2020 | 11:24pm CETpublicDelivery of 3,000 rolls to around 30 hospitals by company manufacturing adhesive tapes not only for automotive industry, part of Beiersdorf Group’s international aid program worth EUR 50 million to support the fight against the covid-19 pandemic...
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: Volkswagen released medical personnel with full pay for voluntary work in public health service
December 9, 2020 | 11:13pm CETpublicReleasing automaker’s employees with medical qualifications (medical practitioners, paramedics, nursing and surgery personnel) working at the facilities in Germany for up to 15 working days...
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: Schaeffler donated EUR 1 million to Red Cross for fight against coronavirus
August 26, 2020 | 11:22pm CETpublicIt is a joint help of the company and family shareholders. Already in February, Schaeffler donated EUR 800,000 to Chinese first responder organizations and provided support for Red Cross activities in China...
read moreAutofox Helps: Fiat Chrysler to help provide more than 1 million meals to school children around plants in USA
August 26, 2020 | 11:12pm CETpublicPartnership with non-profit organizations and foundations providing food to children until schools return to session, extention of the program nationwide in US and to Canada and Mexico, converting other factories to produce face masks for donation, engineering and logistics assistance an Italian ventilator manufacturer...
read moreAutofox Helps: Volkswagen Group donated 200,000 FFP2, FFP3 protective face masks to health facilities, health workers
August 26, 2020 | 11:05pm CETpublicPart of the medical material is intended for Wolfsburg, Germany where the headquarters with the main production plant is located...
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: EDAG Engineering developed face mask for everyday use making 3D print data for mask holders available for free download on website
June 21, 2020 | 11:15pm CETpublicAlternatively, anyone who does not have a 3D printer, can order the Mask4all parts from EDAG's 3D printing partners...
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