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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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NEVS: Asian carmaker seriously interested in Saab
December 1, 2014 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe likely investor, agreement horizon, a request for an extension of court protection from creditors...
read moreFord to expand product offer in Europe with trucks
November 30, 2014 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe countries concerned, timing, models and engines, services, dealer network, profile of the factory, R&D, expansion in the BRIC countries, sales of cabs and engines to truck and bus OEMs...
read moreMobility+: CSOB Leasing restored its offer of operating leases for consumers in Czech Rep
November 30, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginalParameters of full-service leasing, offered brands and models, rental from CZK 5,000/month, examples, microsite, a pilot project...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen tests operating leases for consumers in Czech Rep
November 27, 2014 | 10:12pm CEToriginalThe financial partner, the first users, affected models, business results of the pilot project, launching onto the market, product specifications...
read moreSDA: 34 HEVs and 30 EVs registered in Czech Rep in October 2014
November 27, 2014 | 10:04pm CEToriginalThe registry also added 276 vehicles powered by CNG and 155 cars by LPG. Leaders of alternative drives, the first Audi CNG cars, results in the first 10 months...
read moreOldrich Vanicek defends position of UAMK President
November 27, 2014 | 09:51pm CEToriginalThe term of office, a new concept of organization which also provides assistance services for motorists...
read moreTatra Trucks to invest tens of millions of euros in development
November 26, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalShare capital increase, the expected reduction in credit interests, increasing reliability rating, investment allocation (machining, painting, milk-run system), a paint shop for external contracts...
read moreVolkswagen increases investments, plan for years 2015-2019 amounts to EUR 86 billion
November 26, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginalIncreasing global presence, continued significant role of Germany, expansion of the SUV range, plan for joint ventures in China...
read moreUSA to introduce customs duty on car, van tires from China
November 26, 2014 | 11:23pm CEToriginalAccording to the US government, Chinese tire manufacturers take use of unfair government subsidies. Timing, the companies concerned, the amount of duties, import of tires in 2013...
read moreContinental considers closing one plant in Europe
November 26, 2014 | 12:38am CEToriginalThe location, products, reasons, the number of employees, negotiations with the unions...
read moreCode of Ethics: Former Hyundai dealers in Czech Rep negotiate new brands
November 26, 2014 | 12:23am CEToriginalSome of them have decided to keep the authorized Hyundai service centre. The first company of the Czech Hyundai dealers’ league has already solved the situation...
read moreFord to soon offer operating leases for consumers in Czech Rep
November 26, 2014 | 12:13am CEToriginalPartner, timing, affected models, the length of the lease, current providers of financing...
read moreHyundai: Medea Research to continue publishing statistics on registrations of new cars in Czech Rep
November 26, 2014 | 12:06am CEToriginalHyundai Motor Czech also welcomed the decision of the Car Importers Association to cancel the fee for the provision of statistics of first registrations...
read moreKV Final expands in Europe and Asia
November 25, 2014 | 12:19am CEToriginalNew plants in the Czech Republic and China, locations, amount of investment, production moving, timing, HR, wages, products, customers and orders, turnover growth, R&D centre, subsidies from the EU...
read moreCar Importers Association to cancel charge for vehicle registrations statistics in Czech Rep after less than year
November 25, 2014 | 12:03am CEToriginalThe stated reasons, timing, the extension for a list of operators, the continued publication of registrations by private parties only...
read moreSeat received 233 temporary staff
November 24, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe affected plant and produced models, reasons, dual apprenticeship educational program, sales growth in 2014 pulled by the CEE region...
read moreVolkswagen Passat B8: Start of production accompanied by labour pains
November 24, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginalProblems not only in the Emden plant's welding shop, the alleged reasons, the number of non-produced vehicles in October, special shifts, timing...
read moreHyundai: Demand in Europe rises, Czech plant to reduce exports to exotic countries
November 24, 2014 | 01:06am CEToriginalThe Nosovice factory will also implement several extra shifts. Dates, the number of cars, bonus for employees, impact on suppliers, changes in December...
read moreMusk: Tesla wants to build plant for batteries in Germany
November 23, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginalTiming, similar factory in the USA, the amount of investment, HR, sales in Q3, another model as of 2015...
read moreFord to dismiss several hundred employees in one plant in Europe
November 23, 2014 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe location, reasons, timing, models affected, the number of cut job...
read moreAudi Now: Audi began offering operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep
November 20, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe financial partner, the affected models, the rental period, the mileage limit, content, monthly payments, variations, prices...
read moreGM to move part of D-SUV production to Europe
November 20, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe location, models and brands, the timing, the amount invested in three European plants and not only in the production of this new model, growth of production in Eisenach...
read moreEC investigates some truck manufacturers due to cartel
November 20, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe duration of the alleged price agreements, participation of a large number of companies, the current stage of the investigation, possible sanctions...
read moreAutoCredit Tandem: GE began to finance used cars sold directly by owner in Czech Rep
November 20, 2014 | 11:28pm CEToriginalIt may be a car from an acquaintance, an ad or it may be a company car. Parameters, example, the method of negotiation, market with sales outside used car shops...
read moreLaube: Ford to extend its offer of alternative drives in Europe
November 19, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalHybrid, electric and CNG vehicles, fleet centres, certified program of used car sale, new technologies...
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