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Vehicle Electrification Expo, Battery Cells & Systems Expo, The Advanced Materials Show, The Advanced Ceramics Show 2025: Event Partners to hold exhibition, conference on electric vehicle manufacturing, battery technologies, high-performance materials, technical ceramics supply chain in Birmingham, UK on July 9-10. Representatives of JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Stellantis, ABB, CATL, CRU, Dassault Systèmes, FEV, Horiba Mira, IDTechEx, Mahle Powertrain, Nyobolt, Rho Motion, Ricardo, Siemens Advanta, Valeo, Xing Mobility to speak at event, more than 300 exhibitors such as AVL, Ceva Logistics, Dräger, Hitachi High-Tech, IMI, Kyocera Fineceramics, Ricoh 3D, SMMT, Spal Automotive to join fair
June 26, 2025 | 05:56pm CETflashread more
VDA confirmed 2025 German new electric car sales outlook at 873,000 units (+53%, 2024: 573,000), but cut battery electric vehicle (BEV) forecast from 666,000 (+75%, 381,000) to 605,000 (+59%), while increasing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) estimate from 207,000 (+8%, 192,000) to 268,000 (+40%)
June 26, 2025 | 05:51pm CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 24% to 1.6 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in May, by 28% to 7.2 million in first five months – China: 4.4 million BEVs and PHEVs (+33%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 1.6 million (+27%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 700,000 (+3%), Rest of World (RoW): 600,000 (+36%)
June 26, 2025 | 05:39pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Renault Clio (21,163 registered vehicles, +12%; HEV 25%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in May, followed by Dacia Sandero (19,948, +3%), Volkswagen T-Roc (18,420, -10%), Peugeot 208 (16,485, +6%; BEV 8%), VW Golf (15,987, -18%; PHEV 15%), Peugeot 2008 (15,712, -2%; BEV 12%), VW Tiguan (15,313, +16%; PHEV 36%), Dacia Duster (15,215, +13%; HEV 28%), Toyota Yaris Cross (15,178, +8%; HEV 100%) and Citroën C3 (14,510, -8%; BEV 26%). Overall market up by 2.5% to 1.11 million, led by Volkswagen Group (303,268, +3%; PHEV+BEV 30%), Stellantis (168,867, -3%; PHEV+BEV 16%), Renault Group (109,712, +5%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 42%), Hyundai-Kia (88,401, -1%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 45%), BMW Group (78,231, +6%; PHEV+BEV 39%), Toyota (76,537, -4%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 86%), Mercedes-Benz Cars (58,442, +2%; PHEV+BEV 34%), Ford (41,110, +9%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 38%), Geely Group (32,992, -11%; PHEV+BEV 68%) and SAIC (29,387, +30%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 58%)
June 26, 2025 | 05:34pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 19% y/y in May, export by 9%
June 25, 2025 | 11:22am CETflashread more
Electric Vehicle Show 2025: NearCharger (Virtual Studio) to hold electromobility exhibition with test drives of cars and motorcycles in six shopping centers in Slovakia and Czechia in 2025 (Bratislava: May 16-18, Martin: June 14-15, Zvolen: June 27-29, Košice: September 5-7, Prague: May 30 - June 1, Ostrava: September 19-21)
June 25, 2025 | 11:15am CETflashread more
MAN Truck & Bus: Jan Kohlmeier to become head of branch in UK (MAN Truck & Bus UK) on August 1. Radek Liška appointed as new Managing Director for Czechia and Slovakia (MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, MAN Truck & Bus Slovakia), moving from position of Regional Head of Services at Scania (11 European countries – Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine) within Traton (Volkswagen Group)
June 24, 2025 | 08:54am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 1.2% in May (motorcycles -19.7%; buses +52.8%; vans/trucks -9.6%; trailers -1.1%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 56% to 68,251 units (43,060 BEVs +44.9%, 25,181 PHEVs +79.4%), representing share of 28.5% (18+10.5%)
June 24, 2025 | 08:48am CETflashread more
Eurobike 2025: 1568 exhibitors such as Actron Technology, Alber/Neodrives, Ananda Drive Techniques, APT Development, Atnen Tech, Autorq, Avec Custom, AVS Electronics, Bafang Electric, Batom, Betronic EDS, Biceek, BMZ, Bosch eBike Systems, Brekr, Brose Antriebstechnik/Qore, Bryton, Buddy Bike, Byvo, ChamRider Technology, Comtron/Econo, Coopop.bike, Coswheel, Cyplore, Dapu Motors, De.Power Technology, Digiwise, Doga, Domel, Dynamic Drives Giessen/Johannes Hübner, E2 Drives/Owuru, E-Assisted Go Technologies/Eagotech, Eazo Technology, EVE Energy, Fastport/Honda, Friwo, Garmin, Gearsensor, Gottlob, GPS Tuner Systems, Greenway Technology, GWA Energy, Hero Edu System/eSync, Hota Industrial, Imeier Green Technology, Intradrive, Jatco, Jollo Technology, Joysun Bicycle, Kappstein, Kclamber Electric Technology, Keelgoal Energy, Korel Elektronik, Kynamic, Lewee Energy Technology, Liofit, Lupine Lighting Systems, Mabuchi Motor, Magura Bosch Parts & Services (MBPS), Mahle SmartBike Systems, Maxon, Minerva-AS, Modiary, Motinova, Movaria, Nowos, Okawa Motor Technology, OLI eBike Systems, Panasonic Industry, Paul Lange, Peaklife, Pendix, Phylion/Joycube Battery, Pinion, Reid Bikes, Revolute, Ringspann, Rohloff, Rollax, RRJ-Display Technology, Ryder Electronics, SEG Automotive, SeyMotion, Solev, Suomi Tyres, Thai-Racing, Today/Dockr, Trend Power Technology, Wanda Battery, Wippermann, Yamaha Motor Europe, Youbei Bicycle, Youin-Iotecnia, YouMo, ZF Friedrichshafen, ZW Drive/Preeto to join 33rd exhibition for bike, ecomobility in Frankfurt, Germany (June 25-29). In 2024, more than 1,800 exhibitors, 35,080 trade visitors and 33,090 cycling fans (Eurobike Festival) joined fair
June 24, 2025 | 08:44am CETflashread more
Automatica 2025: 883 exhibitors, brands to join fair for smart automation, robotics in Munich, Germany (June 24-27), including 221 automotive industry suppliers (for vehicle, component manufacturers / OEMs) such as Compo Tech Plus, Epson, Fanuc, Festo, Fraunhofer-Allianz autoMOBILproduktion, Hahn Automation, Hanwha Robotics, HD Hyundai Robotics, Heidenhain, Invanta, Kawasaki Robotics, Keyence, Krups Automation, Kuka, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik, Murrelektronik, Photoneo/Zebra Technologies, Robert Bosch Manufacturing Solutions, SAP, Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau, Schunk, THK, Universal Robots, Yamaha Robotics, Zollern
June 20, 2025 | 09:50am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 27,134 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (+115.7%; 20,981 battery electric vehicles, +114.4%, 6,153 plug-in hybrids, +120.1%), of which 27,094 cars (+115.4%; Škoda: 17,105 BEVs, +146.8%, 2,542 PHEVs, +148%; Hyundai: 3,836 BEVs, +34.5%, 3,611 PHEVs, +103.9%) and 40 buses (SOR: 6 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 34 BEVs)
June 20, 2025 | 09:35am CETflashread more
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Ghosn (Renault): Car market in Europe to grow by at least 2% in 2015
January 22, 2015 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe improved outlook after the ECB's decision to support the euro area economy through larger purchases of government bonds. Timing, sales of the carmaker in 2014...
read moreSkoda Fabia became Car of the Year 2015 in Czech Rep
January 22, 2015 | 03:29am CEToriginalSkoda Octavia G-Tec is Green Car of the Year and BMW i8's Laser Headlights are Technical Innovation of the Year. Point scale of the finalists, public vote...
read moreHolecek (ZAP): Car production in Slovakia to increase by 1% in 2015
January 22, 2015 | 02:52am CEToriginalThe expected slump in 2014, reasons, the importance of suppliers and their outlets, results of factories, sales on the Slovak market...
read moreTukas Group increased sales of vehicles by 20% in 2014
January 22, 2015 | 02:44am CEToriginalThe group’s turnover increased more, probably due to servicing and operating leases. The results of individual companies and brands...
read moreMann+Hummel expanded production capacity in Czech Rep for future orders
January 21, 2015 | 12:06am CEToriginalIt is a line, which only two plants of the company in Europe have. The parameters, the amount of investment, results in 2014, clients, HR, CSR news...
read moreCar sales in U.S. expected to rise only slightly in 2015
January 20, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalAnalysts are more optimistic than managers of carmakers. Results in 2014, influences...
read moreGreen Car of the Year 2015 in Czech Rep: 20 not only electric, hybrid and gas vehicles to compete for title
January 20, 2015 | 11:42pm CEToriginalAudi, BMW, Fiat, Ford, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volvo models are nominated...
read moreSkoda Prepaid Service: Skoda began offering service contracts in Czech Rep
January 20, 2015 | 02:10am CEToriginalThey are already available in many European countries. Partner, variations according to the scope of coverage and mileage, the prices for each model, an alternative to operating lease...
read moreFormer manager of Skoda Auto became new head of Shell Retail Division in Czech Rep and Slovakia
January 20, 2015 | 01:54am CEToriginalHe worked at the Czech carmaker in various sales positions for 10 years. The new director of petrol stations, his predecessor, possible property changes...
read moreFord to increase production in Germany
January 20, 2015 | 01:48am CEToriginalFactories, models, volumes, timing, sales in Europe in 2014...
read moreCar sales in EU rose by 4.7 % in December, by 5.7% in 2014
January 18, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalTherefore, the market has been growing for 16 months in a row. The first annual growth since 2007, the strong growth of Skoda and Dacia brands, the results of the Volkswagen Group, KPMG comment and 2015 outlook...
read moreIris Ident launched unique immobiliser VAM R1 on the Czech market
January 18, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThieves have not yet overcome it in Slovakia for nearly 15 years, while cars with serial immobilisers are commonly stolen. Details, specifications, prices, lifetime warranty, sales, partners...
read moreSeat modernizes its dealerships under new concept
January 18, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalNew standards, implementation, timing, the first newly built dealership, the first adaptation in the Czech Republic at the dealer Autocentrum Jan Smucler...
read moreGenerali acquired 100% stake in Generali PPF Holding, according to plan
January 18, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginalPPF also sold its insurance companies in the countries of the former Soviet Union to Generali. Utilization of funds from the sale, renaming of the holding company...
read more2015 Brno Motor Show: Organizers cancelled this year’s event, again and probably forever
January 15, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe reason is the inability of the organizer to come up with an innovated concept that would appeal to carmakers and other exhibitors. The situation in Vienna, Bratislava and Prague, commission of SDA, history...
read moreMusk: Tesla to build new plants around world until reaching annual production of 500,000 vehicles
January 15, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalTiming, sales plans by 2025, results in 2014, the development of autonomous vehicles, two upcoming models...
read moreSkoda Auto appointed new directors of two departments in Czech Rep
January 14, 2015 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThe first came to the company, the second moved from a different position within the Czech carmaker. Details...
read moreOplestil (PwC): Weakening of koruna not to reflect in car prices in Czech Rep now, maybe later
January 14, 2015 | 10:25pm CEToriginalCarmakers adjust prices continuously; they did so in late 2014 and 2015, too. The situation in spare parts, the analysis of Vybermiauto.cz, comments...
read moreDHL Trend Research: Self-driving vehicles have great potential in logistics
January 14, 2015 | 12:01am CEToriginalTest projects, solutions and applications in warehouse and outdoor logistics, driving in a tailback and convoys, V2V, V2I, involved companies...
read morePeugeot Relax: Peugeot began offering operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep
January 13, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe financial partner, the lengths of the leases, two versions of Relax program by services, models concerned, discounted versions, prices...
read moreCarmakers and suppliers cut 9% of jobs in Brazil in 2014
January 13, 2015 | 11:26pm CEToriginalLayoffs will continue in 2015. The strike, the impact on production in local plants for Volkswagen, Daimler and Ford...
read moreSchnaider (Videoton): Automotive firms to be moving production from Western Europe to CEE still at least 20 years
January 13, 2015 | 12:55am CEToriginalVideoton' factories, HR, business results, products for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, clients...
read moreVolkswagen strengthened marketing and communications team in Czech Rep by two former Lexus specialists
January 13, 2015 | 12:48am CEToriginalAt the same time, there has been a change in another position at Porsche Czech Republic. Details...
read moreSkoda car sales and market share increased in 2014
January 12, 2015 | 10:14pm CEToriginalResults in December, sales in different markets, interest in various models, views and product offensive in 2015...
read moreCSU: Prices of new cars in Czech Rep up by 3.7% in 2014
January 12, 2015 | 10:08pm CEToriginalBy contrast, used cars became cheaper by 2.1%. Developments in motorcycles, service and spare parts, detailed data, rising prices in December...
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