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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, 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
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 3.9% in March, by 4.3% to 664,571 in Q1 (motorcycles -32.8%, -40.7%; buses +6.7%, -15%; vans/trucks -13.7%, -11.7%; trailers -1.4%, -5.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 40% to 176,767 in Q1 (112,968 BEVs +38.9%, 63,799 PHEVs +41.8%), representing share of 26.6% (17+9.6%)
April 3, 2025 | 05:47pm CETflashread more
Marketing & PR Director Marek Vodička to leave AB Motors CZ (AutoBinck Group; MG distributor in Czechia) on April 4. We reached this decision in connection with organizational changes aimed at more effective management of marketing activities and better interconnection between AB Motors CZ and AutoBinck Car Distribution International, Králíček said. Dominika Beranová, MG brand manager, to take over coordination of marketing and PR activities between both entities (AB Motors, ACDI)
April 2, 2025 | 01:41pm CETflashread more
Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit 2025: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 3rd conference on sustainability in Prague, Czechia on April 10. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Daikin, Camea, KB (Komerční banka), Raiffeisenbank, ČS (Česká spořitelna), ISFC (International Sustainable Finance Centre), ACT Commodities, Enviros, Rezolv Energy, Veolia, Institut 2050, VŠCHT, ČVUT, VŠB-TUO, MŽP, SP ČR (Confederation of Industry and Transport of Czech Republic) to speak at avent
April 2, 2025 | 01:34pm CETflashread more
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Volkswagen to produce fourth Skoda model in China, Yeti from 2013
December 13, 2010 | 03:10am CEToriginalProduction will take place in the current Volkswagen plant in Shanghai. At the same time Skoda will launch the Yeti on the Chinese market...
read moreKMN Car of the Year 2011 in Czech Rep: Premium models of Alfa Romeo Giulietta and BMW 5 dominated third year of competition
December 13, 2010 | 02:53am CEToriginalResults of other polls: Green Car of the Year 2011, Green Vision of 2011, Technical Innovation of 2010, PR Manager of 2010...
read moreVisteon: Efforts to reduce energy intensity of cars to lead carmakers and EV manufacturers to use LED technology
December 10, 2010 | 03:51am CEToriginalDifferent requirements for LED daytime running lights at individual carmakers, the Skoda Octavia II with LED rear lights...
read moreConPro, Arthur D. Little to hold e-mobility workshop in Prague in mid-December
December 10, 2010 | 03:30am CEToriginalThe workshop will feature representatives of companies Arthur D. Little, Tili Czech Republic, RWE Effizienz, PREdistribuce and CEZ. Details...
read moreCSOB Leasing chose new business head after six months
December 9, 2010 | 04:58am CEToriginalThe company named Josef Rosenkranz, who also became vice chairman, in the function. His predecessor, Jan Krob...
read moreVisteon C-Beyond: Dozens of innovative technologies of lighting and interior ready for serial production
December 9, 2010 | 04:43am CEToriginalPossibilities of the LED technology, continuous beams allowing shading of other vehicles, vertical air-conditioning, a configurable touch screen...
read moreU.S. EV producer Tesla Motors settled dispute with Czech technology company Tesla Holding about trademark
December 9, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginalTesla Motors adjusted its trademark after three years in order not to be in conflict on the European market...
read moreCCS: Fuel more expensive in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week
December 9, 2010 | 04:29am CEToriginalPetrol sold at Czech filling stations became more expensive by 21 hellers, diesel by 24 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read morePeugeot to rent 65 iOn EVs to CEZ and companies in Czech Rep by 2012
December 8, 2010 | 04:38am CEToriginalAt the same the carmaker will build at least 150 fast charging stations. Supplies in separate years, financing by PSA Finance, development of smart networks...
read moreSOVA: Police investigate Globus Car scandal inconsistently
December 8, 2010 | 04:18am CEToriginalAt the same time, the association SOVA refused it would have stepped into the competitive battle in the market of used cars. Response made by SOVA to a statement of Auto Esa...
read moreImport Volkswagen Group looks for successor of Michal Cizek, recently promoted
December 7, 2010 | 02:28am CEToriginalThe Volkswagen Group’s importer of volume brands in the Czech Republic is also looking for five other people in managerial and non-managerial positions...
read moreCzech police proposed introduction of mandatory originality checks when changing car registration and completing technical inspections
December 7, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginalLinking the national registries in Europe, carmaker’s database of service history of vehicles, the Year of Vehicle Security, the situation in Slovakia...
read moreEnergy companies in Czech Rep started to support development of e-mobility by renting Evs
December 7, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginalEVs are already being tested by rescuers, the police, NPOs and corporate clients. The situation at companies CEZ, E.ON and PRE...
read morePolice: Fraud by used car dealer revealed in Globus Car case, new owners not to lose their cars
December 7, 2010 | 01:14am CEToriginalThe police ruled out the involvement of Auto Esa in criminal conduct of Globus Car. Auto Esa has now prepared a double aid for the parties aggrieved...
read moreVolkswagen to invest EUR 51.6 billion by 2015 and create 50,000 new jobs
December 7, 2010 | 12:57am CEToriginalWhile this investment will be over 50% in Germany, new jobs only 10%. Details of the investment plan, including China...
read moreOdometer downsizing to be punishable in Slovakia
December 7, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginalThe amendment to the Slovak criminal code is not undergoing the legislative process with the prospect of approval by the end of 2010. The situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreSales of passenger cars in Czech Rep rose by 1.7% in November
December 6, 2010 | 04:47am CEToriginalLCV registrations fell by 8.9%, while trucks increased by 56.6%. However, the data are not adjusted for re-exports...
read moreSkoda Auto aims to expand capacity in Octavia production in 2011
December 6, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginalUnions will demand wage increase to the level of group member facilities in the CEE region by 2014. The future of the plant in Vrchlabi...
read moreBusiness Lease introduced online reporting of claims in Czech Rep
December 6, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginalThe new application is available both to drivers and service partners. The entire liquidation process has thus been speeded up and a possible control improved...
read moreGerman carmakers and tire manufacturers to shorten or cancel Christmas leave due to large number of orders
December 6, 2010 | 04:18am CEToriginalThe situation at companies Opel, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Continental; mandatory use of winter tires in Germany...
read morePrague taxis increasingly uniting fleets under single brand
December 3, 2010 | 05:34am CEToriginalThey can thus reach beneficiary prices for large fleets. The Tick Tack and City Taxi have a follow-up, i.e. the company Taxi Praha that concluded an agreement with Renault...
read moreCar financing in Czech Rep decreased by 6.2% in Q1-3, however three major players strengthened
December 3, 2010 | 05:26am CEToriginalDouble-digit growth was recorded by UniCredit Leasing, Arval and Toyota Financial Services. Results of leasing companies...
read moreRaiffeisen - Leasing offers customers reducing monthly payments for referrals of new clients in Czech Rep
December 3, 2010 | 05:13am CEToriginalThis way they can reduce the payments to zero. Detail of the offer Bonus Friend, the special offer with Uniqa...
read moreVDA: Car sales in Germany to rise by 6% in 2011 compared to double-digit decline in 2010
December 3, 2010 | 05:04am CEToriginalIn November, car sales fell by 6%, however, it should return to growth in December. Estimated production and exports in 2011...
read moreTop-Pojisteni.cz: Insurance companies to introduce cheap versions of accident insurance for cars out of warranty on Czech market
December 2, 2010 | 01:27am CEToriginalThese will be subject to repair in unauthorized service shops and replacement of parts from secondary manufacturing. Accident insurance with territorial validity for the Czech Republic...
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