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Automotive Functional Safety Week 2025: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold 15th conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality), ISO/PAS 8800 in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (especially artificial intelligence/AI) in Munich, Germany on April 28-30. Representatives of Volkswagen, Scania, Iveco, Lotus, VinFast, NXP Semiconductors, Renesas Electronics, Valeo, Schaeffler, TomTom, Bosch, Hella, BorgWarner, Continental, Horiba Mira, Ficosa, Magna Electronics, Infineon Technologies, Fraunhofer IESE to speak at event
April 9, 2025 | 12:58pm CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 9.3% to EUR 718 per claim in 2024, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and fuel system (including turbochargers) defects are most often, (internal combustion) engine repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics system are most reliable
April 9, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
Paul Zekhuis decided to leave AutoBinck Group (group of dozens of companies in mobility, energy sectors with 1,700 employees in 31 countries; 4 divisions: Mobinck, Leasing, Car Distribution, Ebinck) after 10 years, joining BD-Capital. Vincent Weijers appointed as new CEO, coming from Bol.com
April 9, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
SYMA (Systems of Management) 2025: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 27th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (TISAX, VDA 6.8, artificial intelligence/AI, digital twin, ESG, ISO standards, NIS2) in Pilsen, Czechia on April 14-15. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech, Škoda Electric, Robert Bosch, DQS Slovakia, Munters, Unicorn, Next Generation Security Solutions (NGSS), Škoda JS, Technical University of Liberec (TUL) to speak at event
April 8, 2025 | 12:47pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 8% y/y and export by 8% in March, by 5% to 1.08 million and by 5% to 822,400 in Q1
April 8, 2025 | 12:40pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometr: 84,948 used cars sold in Czechia in March (+20% y/y, +27.2% m/m; BEV: 1.4% share, 1,190 vehicles) with average price of CZK 309,778 (EUR 12,320, +5.2% y/y, -1% m/m). Top 3 best-selling BEVs include Tesla Model 3 (14.9% share, 177 units), BMW i3 (8%, 95), Škoda Enyaq (6.7%, 80)
April 8, 2025 | 12:35pm CETflashread more
Porsche: Iryna Kauk to become Vice President for Europe region (excluding Germany) on May 1. Michael Kirsch, former Head of Sales in China (President and CEO at Porsche China and Porsche Hong Kong & Macao), appointed as new Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe (Porsche Central and Eastern Europe/CEE based in Prague, Czechia; 28 countries)
April 7, 2025 | 11:40am CETflashread more
Bauma 2025: Daimler Truck (Mercedes-Benz), MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Tatra Trucks (+VS-Mont), Volvo Trucks, ABB, Allison Transmission, Ams Osram, Apollo Tyres, ArcelorMittal, BorgWarner, Bosch, Cummins, Dafo Vehicle, Dana, Danfoss, Deutz, Donaldson, Eberspächer, Fassi, Faun, Federal-Mogul, Forvia Hella, Hexagon, Fuchs Lubricants, Goodyear, Grammer, Hitachi, Honda Engines, Hyundai Construction Equipment, IFM Electronic, John Deere Power Systems, Johnson Controls, Kässbohrer, Kawasaki Precision Machinery, Kobit, Kögel Trailer, Komatsu, Kreisel Electric, Kubota, Kyocera Unimerco Fastening, Leica Geosystems, Liebherr, Linde Hydraulics, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr, Magna Tyres, Mann+Hummel, Miba Frictec, Murrelektronik, Palfinger, Parker Hannifin, Pewag, Röchling, Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Schaeffler Technologies, Schmitz Cargobull, Schwarzmüller, SKF, Spal Automotive, SSAB, Stäubli, Sumitomo, Suncar, Trelleborg, UFI Filters Hydraulics, Voestalpine, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta, Würth, ZF, ZVL Auto, BNP Paribas Lease, Deutsche Leasing, LeasinGo, TotalEnergies, CzechTrade to join 34th fair for construction and mining machinery and vehicles in Munich, Germany (April 7-13). Simultaneously, conference to take place (April 7-11), focusing on one of five key topics every day (climate neutrality, mining challenge, alternative drive concepts, networked construction, sustainable construction)
April 7, 2025 | 11:32am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 12.4% in March, by 6.4% to 580,502 in Q1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -3.2%, -10.6% to 84,747; trucks up to 6 tonnes +49.2%, +35.4% to 2,695). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in Q1 (BEV: 120,191 +42.6%; PHEV: 53,686 +26.1%; HEV: 86,005 +18.7%; petrol: 286,787 -7.1%; diesel: 33,833 -10.2%)
April 7, 2025 | 11:26am CETflashread more
Olfin Car (Volkswagen, Škoda, Volvo, Toyota, Ford, Lexus dealer in Trutnov, Hradec Králové and Pardubice, Toyota service in Kolín, Czechia) opened SsangYong/KGM dealership in Hradec Králové, in former Toyota showroom in Malšovice (which company moved to Slezské Předměstí)
April 7, 2025 | 11:19am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 91.6 million (+3.4%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.5 million (+3.3%). Trade tensions are on rise, bringing potential for slowdown in global economy and pullback in auto sales, in particular. However, industry is showing resilience for now. Scrappage subsidies in China and growth in other Asian markets are expected to deliver increase in sales overall, although downside risks are mounting, Oakley (GlobalData) said
April 7, 2025 | 11:13am CETflashread more
Galvanoplast Bohemia (manufacturer of galvanized plastic parts for interior, exterior of cars with 186 employees in Liberec, Czechia; customers: Magna, Ulbrichts Automotive, Meraxis/Rehau Group, Winning Plastics – Linden, Hella, Škoda, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot, Plastika; turnover of CZK 600 million/EUR 24 million in 2024) is in insolvency. Company stopped paying its obligations due to shift of automakers away from chrome plating, which was caused by European REACH regulation prohibiting the use of carcinogenic substance hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) in galvanization. Galvanoplast responded to this market change by rebuilding W2 electroplating line to technology without use of Cr6+ and closing other two facilities in city (W1, W3). Firm with total debt of CZK 751 million/EUR 30 million (main creditor is Česká spořitelna with claim of CZK 571 million/EUR 23 million from acquisition loan) applied to court for reorganization
April 3, 2025 | 05:52pm CETflashread more
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Wustenrot offers 10% discount not only on car insurance in Czech Rep by end of September
September 5, 2011 | 12:42am CEToriginalWithin campaign All Inclusive a current client receives a discount on any new insurance, a new client when concluding two products…
read moreSkoda Auto increased sales by 19.5% in May, by 21.5% over five months
September 5, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginalSales on individual markets including the Czech Republic, demand for various models...
read moreCSOB Leasing continues with special offer of free damage liability in Q3
September 5, 2011 | 12:32am CEToriginalThe client can combine business events with insurance benefits of five insurance companies. Results of the event in Q2...
read moreBMW recalls 120,000 diesel cars to service shops
September 2, 2011 | 02:58am CEToriginalThe recall also applies to Europe, but not the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The affected models, detail of the problem and the possible consequences...
read moreSwedish Automobile suspended sale of Spyker
September 2, 2011 | 02:42am CEToriginalThe company will begin working on selling the division again as soon as the situation of Saab stabilizes. Other options than selling to a Russian businessman are apparently in the game...
read moreCB Auto expands in Czech Rep, entering new cities and preparing additional investments
September 1, 2011 | 03:35am CEToriginalAcquisition of a VW showroom, preparation of new showrooms in two cities, a multifunctional complex near one main road, the sales results in 2010...
read moreMarc Benier became new head of Peugeot in Slovakia
September 1, 2011 | 03:23am CEToriginalHe replaced Guillaum Ducrest after three years in the function, who leaves for Poland. Benier’s previous locations...
read moreCeska posta expanded fleet for Seat brand
September 1, 2011 | 03:12am CEToriginalIn the company’s tender for 120 small estate cars under operating leases succeeded SkoFIN with Seat Ibiza ST. Cars are in an unusual white colour. Specifications...
read moreCitroen provides free winter tires before winter season in Czech Rep
September 1, 2011 | 02:56am CEToriginalAt the same time, Citroen has increased the bonus when using funding up to CZK 40,000 in September and October. Extended warranty, the Furio edition with air conditioning and audio system...
read moreAdvertising server Sauto.cz began to publish history of used cars from Cebia
August 31, 2011 | 05:39am CEToriginalDetails of the cooperation of Cebia and Seznam.cz, current status, new vendors providing Cebia Report, opportunities for individuals...
read morePorsche thinks of new flagship, car competing with Ferrari
August 31, 2011 | 05:29am CEToriginalIt would be the eighth model series. Parameters and price of the car...
read moreMartina Jiraskova to leave Nissan
August 30, 2011 | 02:26am CEToriginalShe has been working in the Czech representation of Nissan for four years, in the automotive industry over 15 years. At present, she leaves to another field...
read moreBusiness Lease and E.ON to cooperate in e-mobility in Hungary
August 30, 2011 | 02:22am CEToriginalBusiness Lease is going to lend the Think EV to E. ON for two-month testing with a vision of a subsequent fleet order...
read moreDenso and trade unions agreed on new collective agreement in Czech Rep
August 30, 2011 | 02:16am CEToriginalEmployees of Denso's Czech plant producing car air conditioning units have achieved an increase in tariff wages by 3.8%. Annual bonuses, the bonus for 10 years in the company...
read moreSkoda prepares transition to electronic service books
August 30, 2011 | 02:04am CEToriginalCooperation with Audi, service data on demand from the repair shop and through the web interface, the situation of competition...
read moreHyundai Motor unions negotiated new wage agreement, without strike for third year
August 30, 2011 | 01:56am CEToriginalThe unions have adopted a new collective agreement with a narrow majority. The growth of wages, bonuses, one-time bonus, employee stocks...
read moreCCS: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week
August 30, 2011 | 01:52am CEToriginalPetrol became cheaper by 13 hellers, diesel by 14 hellers. Monthly and yearly comparisons...
read moreMarian Broskovic left AutoBinck in Slovakia
August 29, 2011 | 05:20am CEToriginalAt the same time, Jan Cervinka left the post of dealer development manager and in AutoBinck he took the post of...
read moreSaab is apparently about to seek protection from creditors
August 29, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginalHowever, it is not clear when the request should be submitted. The carmaker did not comment on the information...
read moreLudek Bina to leave EvoBus Bohemia
August 29, 2011 | 04:51am CEToriginalIn the Czech representation of Daimler for the sale of Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses he has held the position of marketing and PR manager for many years. His successor...
read moreDenso to expand production of car air-conditioning in Czech Rep
August 26, 2011 | 05:09am CEToriginalThis is related to new contracts and growth in volume of the existing projects from carmakers Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi, Daimler or Toyota...
read moreCeska posta chose winner of tender for operating leases for 350 vans, CSOB Leasing and A. Charouz with Ford Transit succeeded
August 26, 2011 | 04:48am CEToriginalParticipants and their offers, the deadline for an appeal, expected complaints, history of the contract...
read moreTenneco won new contracts, to expand production in Czech Rep
August 26, 2011 | 12:29am CEToriginalMonroe Czechia is going to build a new plant. Location, manufacturing space, HR, start of production, new projects and customers...
read moreSaab faces lack of money for salaries again
August 26, 2011 | 12:17am CEToriginalThe carmaker is working hard to resolve the situation in order to pay all short-term costs and resume production as quickly as possible...
read moreToyota wants to enter smaller towns in Czech Rep with new concept of satellite showrooms
August 25, 2011 | 01:22am CEToriginalIt is a concept of smaller branches that require lower investment from dealers. A pilot project is the facility of company Dolak in Pisek...
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