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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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Skoda Fabia III: Carmaker launched sale in Czech Rep, with 5-year warranty almost for free
October 30, 2014 | 03:06am CEToriginalEngines, technologies, equipment, prices of the hatchback and estate, sales plans, launch in other markets, glass suppliers, production of the second generation, MirrorLink and SmartGate for further models...
read moreFiat Chrysler Automobiles to sell Ferrari to FCA owners and to launch brand on stock exchange
October 30, 2014 | 02:50am CEToriginalStock shares, stock exchanges for Ferrari IPO, obtaining funding for the group development, the issue of convertible bonds, exchange of the Ferrari CEO, financial results of FCA...
read moreVosicky: Hyundai plans to increase its market share in Czech Rep to 15% by 2018
October 30, 2014 | 02:42am CEToriginalThe current share, growth segments, purpose registrations, alternative drives, unification of used car sales programs under one brand...
read moreCitroen offers credit with 0% interest for up to 3 years in Czech Rep
October 29, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginalAccident insurance with 0% participation in home service shop within Citroen Insurance and Peugeot Insurance, partners, a free IdealDrive service agreement for the C1...
read moreSehnal (SPGroup): Slavia Pojistovna currently not for sale
October 29, 2014 | 12:23am CEToriginalHowever, SPGroup reportedly continues to offer the oldest Czech insurance company and one bank helps with that. The plan to boost profitability, capital increase, the dispute with the CNB...
read moreYou+ Nissan: Nissan introduces loyalty program for car owners in Europe
October 29, 2014 | 12:13am CEToriginalThe process of implementation in various regions, discounts on maintenance according to the age of the car, registration accompanied by a contest, mobile application, service shops involved, QX Program...
read moreHavex opened its first Skoda showroom according to new concept in Czech Rep
October 29, 2014 | 12:01am CEToriginalThe location, a microsite with advice regarding the purchase, maintenance and operation of a car, a 5-year warranty free of charge on new and nearly new Skoda and Seat cars...
read moreAudi Connect: Audi started to provide free online updates for navigation maps for 3 years
October 28, 2014 | 11:53pm CEToriginalThe models involved, the required technological equipment of vehicles, alternative options for updating map data...
read moreToyota to end cooperation with Tesla Motors
October 28, 2014 | 11:47pm CEToriginalSale of shares of Tesla, reviewing investments, the results of existing cooperation, negotiations on a new contract...
read moreTakata and several carmakers face lawsuits in USA because of scandal with airbags
October 28, 2014 | 11:40pm CEToriginalThe legal action for concealment of information, the automakers involved, individual and collective actions, deaths and injuries, the brands changing airbags...
read moreTatra agreed with unions of two subsidiaries on wage addendum to collective agreement
October 27, 2014 | 02:42am CEToriginalDetails of the wage agreement, the increase in the variable component tied to quality, revenues and EBITDA, validity, cancellation of the planned strike...
read moreDaimler sold its stake in Tesla Motors
October 26, 2014 | 11:52pm CEToriginalHowever, cooperation of both carmakers will apparently continue. The transaction price, current and upcoming Mercedes, Smart and Fuso EVs and HEVs, timing...
read moreChamber of Deputies postponed vote on abolition of contribution for uninsured vehicles in Czech Rep
October 26, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginalReasons, timing, the proposal for the extinction of the CKP right to enforce the contribution to the guarantee fund after three years, problematic semi-transfers of vehicles...
read moreSDA: Forty HEVs and twelve EVs registered in Czech Rep in September 2014
October 26, 2014 | 11:23pm CEToriginalThe registry also included 211 vehicles powered by CNG and 69 cars on LPG. Leaders of alternative drive systems, another Lexus hybrid, results in Q1-3...
read moreEmployees of two subsidiaries of Tatra planning another strike
October 24, 2014 | 01:39am CEToriginalThis happened after the failure of the warning strike. Dates, details of the dispute, the company’s and intermediary’s statements, wage levels, backup solutions of the truck maker...
read moreSwell introduced expansion plan by 2018
October 24, 2014 | 01:26am CEToriginalDetails of a 5-year strategy, relocation of one facility, extension of R&D centre, HR, tenders for a number of positions, subcontract works, new technologies...
read moreVolvo Car to increase production in Sweden
October 24, 2014 | 01:09am CEToriginalLocation, reasons, new facility, measures, HR, revised working agreement, timing, sales results and outlook…
read moreEmployees of Tatra’s two subsidiaries to strike
October 23, 2014 | 04:32am CEToriginalThe strike does not apply to the production of vehicles. The term, length of the warning strike, the reasons, attitude of the company...
read moreArval Club: Arval extends benefits for employees of clients in Czech Rep
October 23, 2014 | 04:23am CEToriginalA discount on taxi and car transport, a credit card with discounts at gas stations, partners, the number of members after the first year of the program...
read moreDaimler is said to negotiate purchase of stake in MV Agusta motorcycle manufacturer
October 23, 2014 | 04:11am CEToriginalThe share and its alleged value, possible reasons for the acquisition, the current majority owner...
read moreVigo Investments to change name of Czech branch of Triglav
October 21, 2014 | 10:29pm CEToriginalThe timing, transaction price, acquisition sphere of Vigo Investments’ interest...
read moreAutocentrum Barth expanded portfolio with one more brand
October 21, 2014 | 10:19pm CEToriginalAcquisition of the showroom, the location, selling company and its results, the first non-European brand, the only fleet centre of this brand in the Pardubice Region...
read moreVolvo Car launched sale of HEVs in Czech Rep
October 21, 2014 | 10:07pm CEToriginalThe first model, next plug-in hybrids, parameters and prices, eight-speed automatic transmission Aisin, network of charging stations at dealers, first instalation...
read moreRonal acquired new client, production to be ensured in Czech Rep
October 21, 2014 | 12:50am CEToriginalIt is a large carmaker producing in Central Europe. Expansion of one plant, production growth, HR, timing, clients of the largest manufacturer of aluminium wheels in the world...
read moreLedvinkova (Baker & McKenzie): Group of businessmen and lawyers blackmailed automotive suppliers in Czech Rep for over 10 years
October 21, 2014 | 12:23am CEToriginalThe amount of damage, actions for fictitious debts, abuse of lien, possible defence against mould blocking, failure to use the courts and their interim measures...
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