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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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Volkswagen to make shutdowns at one plant in Germany
January 25, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe reason is weak demand for one model. Location, the model, terms of the shutdowns, problematic markets, generational change of another model at the factory...
read moreCode of Ethics: Prague High Court rejected appeal of Czech Hyundai distributor in dispute with former dealer regarding bills
January 25, 2017 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe parties affected, fifth defeat of the importer, automaker's advertisements, statement of Hyundai Motor Czech, dealer association and AMSP...
read moreCeska zbrojovka increased sales in automotive division by 13% in 2016
January 25, 2017 | 12:12am CEToriginalDeliveries to North America have a large share in it. The plan for 2017, a tender for one sales position...
read moreCourt confirmed fine for AAA Auto for false information about mileage
January 24, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginalDetails of the precedent, the car concerned, the amount of fine, a formal error in judgement...
read moreHyundai won two tenders in Czech Rep
January 24, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginalIt will supply two state-owned companies with several hundred cars manufactured in Nosovice. The companies, participants of competitions, winning models, the number of vehicles, the value of contracts...
read moreBosch appointed new sales director of automotive factory in Czech Rep
January 23, 2017 | 11:50pm CEToriginalAt the same time, it made changes in the structure of sales management in Central Europe. Locations, managers, staff rotation, timing...
read moreNon-public charging stations for EVs in Czech Rep not to fall under new law
January 23, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe proposal for their registration due to taxes, details of the amendment to the Act on Fuels, final approval procedure...
read moreCzech financial administration carried out execution in Sports Cars Museum in Lany
January 23, 2017 | 11:12pm CEToriginalThe museum was founded by Antonin Charouz and Jan Trajbold 20 years ago. The number of confiscated cars and motorcycles not only in the museum, the financial result of this one-day event called 'Charles Bridge'...
read moreRecticel plant in Czech Rep hit by fire
January 22, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalNobody was injured. Location, extent and the expected losses, new orders of Recticel Automotive factories in the Czech Republic...
read moreFord to launch 13 electrified models by 2020
January 22, 2017 | 11:38pm CEToriginalElectric and hybrid passenger cars and commercial vehicles, autonomous hybrid car, FordPass, testing, investments in North American factories, production moving of one model to Mexico...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars to consumers in Czech Rep increased by 11.9% in 2016
January 22, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe interest in individual brands, impact of operating lease for private individuals, registrations of businesses and other operators…
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe to rise by 1.5% in 2017
January 20, 2017 | 03:59am CEToriginalResults in December and 2016, demand in individual countries, last year’s slump in the Netherlands and Switzerland, an analyst’s comment...
read morePlatooning: DB Schenker and MAN agreed to develop and test truck drives in convoys
January 20, 2017 | 03:47am CEToriginalDetails of the autonomous mobility project, pilot highway, the deployment of self-driving vehicles, timing, positive effects (economic, security, environment)...
read moreProduction of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Poland increased by 2.8% in 2016
January 20, 2017 | 03:39am CEToriginalThe carmakers producing in the country are Fiat, Opel and Volkswagen. Results in December...
read moreDangerous chemical leakage at Borgers plant in Czech Rep again
January 18, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalNobody was injured. Location, cause of the accident, production resumption, long-term problems with chemicals...
read moreBMW Group moved Czech branch including training centre
January 18, 2017 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe reason is rising demands on staffing and space. The original and the new address, details...
read moreSales of vehicles in China increased by 14% in 2016
January 18, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalDemand for passenger cars has grown more. Results in December, CAAM outlook for 2017...
read moreCar production in Slovakia up by 0.1% in 2016 to new record
January 18, 2017 | 05:31am CEToriginalSlovakia remained the largest car producer per capita, according to ZAP. While production of PSA and Kia increased, production of Volkswagen declined. ZAP outlook for 2017, HR...
read moreFlexiPlan: LeasePlan introduced new product of mid-term car hire
January 18, 2017 | 02:13am CEToriginalIt bridges the gap between rental and operating leases. Possible uses, advantages (flexibility, unlimited mileage), implementation in individual countries, models, prices...
read moreCar sales in Russia down in 2016 by 11%
January 18, 2017 | 01:51am CEToriginalAEB expects single-digit growth in 2017. Results in December and Q4, demand for Lada cars...
read moreDonald Trump threatened BMW with high duties on car imports into US
January 16, 2017 | 11:55pm CEToriginalHe does not understand that some automakers have global production hubs for certain models. The response of BMW, VDA and Germany, exports from Spartanburg to the whole world...
read moreSMMT: Car sales in UK to drop by 5-6% in 2017
January 16, 2017 | 11:32pm CEToriginalThe market growth in 2016 of 2.3%, the surpass of the 2015 record, reasons, the first problems caused by the Brexit referendum (sterling exchange rate, vehicle price increase), results in December...
read moreServind extending its activities in body repairs
January 16, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalPartnership with Car-O-Liner for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, opening of the bodywork training centre in Prague, expanding the portfolio of products, not only for painting (SaicoZero, EMM, Wielander + Schill, Castrol)...
read moreChina extended tax benefits for small cars
January 16, 2017 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe government aims to encourage car sales, which began to revive thanks to the introduction of tax relief in 2015. However, the tax in 2017 increased by a few percentage points...
read moreAGC Automotive agreed with Czech plant unions on new collective agreement
January 15, 2017 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe length of validity, double-digit wage growth of blue-collar workers in the years 2017-2018 in two phases, a new variable component, increase in THP salaries, development of the benefit program...
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