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Cyber attack: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR; plants in UK, Slovakia, China, India, Brazil) extended production shutdown until October 1. Carmaker is working with cybersecurity specialists, UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), law enforcement to ensure operations are resumed. Company provided no details on nature of attack, but it is presumed to be ransomware assault (attack on computer systems with malicious software that blocks access to data). JLR also reportedly lost track of 40,000 newly manufactured cars and dealers have also been affected (vehicle registrations, spare parts ordering, diagnostic software)
September 24, 2025 | 11:42am CETflashread more
Smart Production – Digitalizing Automotive Manufacturing 2025: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold conference on digitalization of vehicle production in Bad Nauheim, Germany on September 30 – October 1. Representatives of Mercedes-Benz, Renault Group, Ford-Werke, Volvo Car, Divis Intelligent Solutions, Taktiq, Ailoys, IMK Industrial Intelligence, Bosch Rexroth, EDAG Production Solutions, Avery Dennison Smartrac, EM Engineering Methods, Boston Dynamics, GE Vernova, Palladyne AI, PickNik, Fraunhofer IGD to speak at event
September 24, 2025 | 11:30am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Volkswagen T-Roc (14,693 registered vehicles, +14%; xEV 0%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in August, followed by Dacia Sandero (13,834, -11%; xEV 0%), Toyota Yaris Cross (12,201, -8%; HEV 100%), VW Tiguan (12,094, +23%; MHEV+PHEV 68%), Renault Clio (12,091, -1%; HEV 30%), Hyundai Tucson (11,350, +28%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV 89%), Dacia Duster (9,813, -16%; MHEV+HEV 64%), Toyota Yaris (9,666, -6%; HEV 99%), Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (9,585, +2%; MHEV+BEV 21%) and VW Golf (9,444, -2%; MHEV+PHEV 46%). Overall market up by 5% to 790,177, led by Volkswagen Group (217,320, +5%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 46%), Stellantis (106,412, +3%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 62%), Renault Group (74,762, +8%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 53%), Hyundai-Kia (69,490, +4%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 61%), BMW Group (62,384, +14%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 81%), Toyota (59,006, -2%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 87%), Mercedes-Benz Cars (45,601, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 80%), Ford (30,504, +5%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 74%), Geely Group (19,966, -13%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 98%) and SAIC Group (15,988, +45%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 75%)
September 24, 2025 | 11:22am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2025: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 8th conference on present, future of e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on October 1-2 with exhibition of BEVs, charging technologies, services. Representatives of Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, AutoBinck/MG, Onvo/Nio, BattSwap, MAN, Škoda Group, DAF, Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Aures Holdings, Drivalia Lease, Arval, EIB (European Investment Bank), Orlen Unipetrol, PRE (Pražská energetika), ČEZ, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, Enefit, Chargee eMobility, Hubject, DKV Mobility, Last Mile Solutions, Irdeto, Bosch Powertrain, Valeo, Ekoenergetyka, CEDA Maps, Amazon, C.S.Cargo, Hral, Wolt, Dunne Insights, AutoSAP, Czech E-mobility Platform, E-Mobility Europe, ČESMAD Bohemia, Aku-Bat CZ, SFŽP (State Environmental Fund of Czech Republic), Czech ministries (MPO, MŽP, MD) to speak at event. Leasing České spořitelny, Emil Frey/Leapmotor, Renault, Porsche Holding/VW, Hedin/Xpeng, Innogy, Elexim/MyBox, eJoin, Autel, Onsemi, Carporio, Cummins, Frankensolar, Riddara became partners
September 23, 2025 | 11:50am CETflashread more
OMV fired executive on suspicion of spying for Russia. Long-time OMV manager (who had been temporarily seconded to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company/ADNOC in United Arab Emirates/UAE, which owns 25% stake in OMV) had contacts in Vienna, Austria with Russian diplomat suspected by Western intelligence services of being agent of Russian intelligence service FSB
September 23, 2025 | 11:44am CETflashread more
Cyber attack: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) aims to resume production on September 24. However, industry sources warn that full recovery may not occur until November. Carmaker is losing estimated GBP 50 million (GBP 5-10 million/day) in production each week due to outage, with daily output of around 1,000 cars. In addition, concerns are growing about negative impact of shutdown on supply chain, with speculation that some suppliers could go bankrupt
September 22, 2025 | 03:47pm CETflashread more
Klíma (E.ON Drive Infrastructure/EDRI): Czechia currently has sufficient charging infrastructure capable of serving 1 million electric vehicles (at 100% capacity utilization of stations), while approximately 50,000 BEVs are on Czech roads and utilization of more than 7,000 public charging points is around 5%. Czech Republic has one public charging point for 5 electric vehicles, while in neighboring countries this number is usually around 15 vehicles/point. Czech charging network to be oversized and loss-making for operators for at least next 5 years (2025-2030)
September 22, 2025 | 03:35pm CETflashread more
SpeedChain 2025: Reliant to hold 20th international logistics conference in Prague, Czechia on September 30. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Goodyear Czech, Raiffeisenbank, Sixt, P3 Logistic Parks, Schoeller Allibert Czech Republic, Ringil, Samskip, Kuka Robotics Czech, TimoCom, ICZ Group, Hopi Holding, Lotraco, Gebrüder Weiss, CTP, Fanuc Czech, Metrans Group, Antwell Group, DKV Mobility, Linde Material Handling Czech Republic, Intralog Services, Garbe Industrial Real Estate, Dachser Czech Republic, Kuehne + Nagel, DHL Supply Chain, Panattoni CZ & SK, MSC, Balíkobot, Raben Logistics Czech & Slovakia, Satum Czech, C.S.Cargo, Logio, X-Care Robotics to speak at event
September 22, 2025 | 03:26pm CETflashread more
Microelectronics UK, Semiconductors UK, Photonics UK, Embedded Systems UK 2025: IQPC to hold four conferences on value chains across microelectronics, semiconductor, photonics, embedded systems industries in London, UK on September 24-25. Representatives of BMW Group, McLaren Applied, Fujitsu, Leonardo, NXP, Nokia, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Siemens EDA, Johnson Controls, Ericsson, Airbus, Intel, Horiba Mira, Analog Devices, Honeywell, Eaton European Innovation Center, Paul Swift Precision Driving, Schneider Electric, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dell to speak at event
September 17, 2025 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive (JLR) announced that some data has been affected by cyber attack, informing relevant regulators
September 17, 2025 | 05:35pm CETflashread more
Stellantis (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, Vauxhall, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Lancia, Maserati, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Leapmotor) returned to European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) after two years, becoming association's 16th member
September 17, 2025 | 05:27pm CETflashread more
Hedrich: Kia (Hyundai Group) not to support postponement of European Union (EU)’s 2035 zero-CO2 emissions goal for new cars and vans. Company massively invests in extension of portfolio of battery electric vehicles (EV2, EV3, EV4, EV4 Fastback, EV5, EV6, EV9, PV5, PV7), in Slovakia (EUR 108 million in Žilina, EV4 Hatchback and EV2 models) and elsewhere. Automaker expects BEVs to account for 74 % of its total sales in Europe by 2030
September 15, 2025 | 04:57pm CETflashread more
European Mobility Week 2025 (September 16-22): 44 countries and 1,934 cities to participate, including Czechia (31 cities), Slovakia (57), Poland (129), Hungary (68), Germany (237), Austria (228), Spain (426), Ukraine (3) and non-European (Argentina, Japan, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru)
September 15, 2025 | 04:40pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.4% m/m in August, up by 1.1% y/y (new: -0.2% m/m, +0.7% y/y; used: -0.5%, +1.4%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+1.1%, +4.1%), spare parts and accessories (-0.4%, +1.2%), fuels and oils (-0.9%, -7.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +5.2%)
September 15, 2025 | 04:34pm CETflashread more
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BMW Fast Lane: First BMW fast service point opened in Czech Rep
April 9, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginalLocation, dealer, details of the concept, offered services...
read moreSales of cars and vans in US fell by 1.6% in March
April 9, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalResults of automakers, year-round recalculated sales, demand in Q1, deepening discounts, high inventory of dealers...
read moreEkoAuto 2017: 2nd annual green transport exhibition to be held in Czech Rep
April 7, 2017 | 01:15am CEToriginalThe location, dates, nomenclature, exhibitors, test drives, Skoda, Hyundai, Nissan, Smart and Tesla exhibits, nearly new CNG cars from Havex-Auto...
read moreCar sales in UK up by 8.4% in March
April 7, 2017 | 01:03am CEToriginalA record-breaking monthly result, reasons, demand for alternative fuels, registrations in Q1, comments and outlook of SMMT...
read moreAutoBinck appointed new Mitsubishi Country Manager for Slovakia
April 6, 2017 | 01:28am CEToriginalRudolf Bobek is retiring after 20 years with AutoBinck Group. New head of sales of Mitsubishi vehicles in the Slovak market...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 17.5% in March
April 6, 2017 | 01:09am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by VW, Ford, Hyundai, Dacia, Opel, Mercedes, Toyota, Renault and Peugeot. Development in commercial vehicles, results in Q1, comments and views of PwC...
read moreMedea Research: New car sales in Czech Rep up by 18.9% in March 2017
April 5, 2017 | 12:43am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Hyundai, Skoda, Dacia, Opel, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Toyota or VW. BMW did not show good results. Developments in vans, increase in purpose registrations, results in Q1...
read morePSA wants to invest EUR 165 million in Central Europe
April 4, 2017 | 11:51pm CEToriginalLocation, production of a new model, timing, volume of production, HR, investment incentives, related changes...
read moreEmployees of two Skoda Auto plants in Czech Rep did not come to night shift last week
April 3, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalTrade unionists blocked this shift because of the expired agreement on flexible accounts. Locations, timing, the impact on production, negotiations on the improvement of working hours...
read moreUnions and management of Czech Hyundai plant signed new collective agreement
April 3, 2017 | 11:29pm CEToriginalDuration, wage increases in two phases, comment...
read moreCzech Rep and Slovakia to cooperate on testing self-driving cars in traffic
April 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPlanned location, cooperation of governments, automakers, mobile operators and schools, planned test circuit, other projects such as C-Roads...
read moreIveco acquired order for more than 600 trucks in Europe
April 2, 2017 | 10:47pm CEToriginalThe client and its fleet, models, not only diesel engines...
read moreSales of cars and vans in Russia down by 4.1% in February
March 31, 2017 | 08:25pm CEToriginalThe results of individual brands, registrations over two months, AEB comment...
read moreACEA: EU car sales up by 2.2% in February
March 31, 2017 | 08:18pm CEToriginalThe fourth increase in a row, influence of the number of working days, results in individual countries, growth in Central Europe, sales of carmakers, comment and outlook of KPMG...
read moreCar sales in China rose by 22.4% in February
March 31, 2017 | 08:07pm CEToriginalThis happened after the January stagnation. Results in two months...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Skoda Kodiaq won journalist poll
March 31, 2017 | 12:04am CEToriginalIt received the most points and the highest rating from 21 jurors. Rating details of the five finalists of the Alfa Romeo, Seat, Skoda, VW and Volvo brands...
read moreVolkswagen Group sales down by 0.9% in February
March 30, 2017 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe second drop in a row, demand in individual markets, the growth of most brands, the results over two months, comment...
read moreSDA: 178 HEVs and 50 EVs registered in Czech Rep in February
March 30, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 237 CNG and 136 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results over two months...
read moreLeasePlan named new Sales Director in Czech Rep
March 30, 2017 | 01:14am CEToriginalThe post has been taken over by a manager with extensive experience in banking and leasing services. Related personnel changes in LeasePlan Czech Republic...
read moreAudi suspended production of two models at one plant
March 30, 2017 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe reason is the lack of parts due to a fire at a supplier. Location, models, timing, production volume, HR...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe rose by 0.7% in February
March 30, 2017 | 12:48am CEToriginalDemand in individual countries, the fall in the UK and at its neighbours, results for two months...
read moreCar sales in US fell by 1.1% in February
March 30, 2017 | 12:42am CEToriginalResults of automakers, year-round recalculated sales, deepening discounts, analysts' comments, the outlook for 2017...
read moreHP Pelzer plant hit by fire
March 29, 2017 | 02:50am CEToriginalNo one was seriously injured. Location, damage assessment, contingency plans for security of supplies to clients...
read moreAutocentrum Barth increased car sales by 30% in 2016
March 29, 2017 | 02:32am CEToriginalDemand for new and used vehicles, the results of individual brands, Barth Operak operating lease, Barth Rent car rental, activities with motorcycles and caravans, plan for 2017...
read moreSkoda to have new head of communications
March 29, 2017 | 02:21am CEToriginalPeik von Bestenbostel moves to another position within the Volkswagen Group. Details…
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