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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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Anthony James Denny agreed to sell majority stake in AAA Auto
September 23, 2014 | 12:05am CEToriginalThere were four interested investors in the CEE used car dealer. Buyer, signing a contract, transaction value...
read moreRaiffeisen-Leasing entered fleet management market in Czech Rep, aiming to become major player there
September 22, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalDeveloping a new department in the Czech branch of the Austrian leasing company will be in charge of two senior managers...
read moreBMW Group to change regional director for CEE and SEE
September 22, 2014 | 11:43pm CEToriginalAndrea Castronovo will move to the fleet department of the carmaker's headquarters and will be replaced in Salzburg by a manager from BMW Germany...
read more2014 Prague Motor Show: 23 dealers to present 41 car brands
September 22, 2014 | 04:52am CEToriginalFive brands were added over the last week. BMW and Dacia will be missing there. Exhibitors, brands, accompanying program, the motor show in Bratislava...
read morePSA to cut production in Slovakia
September 22, 2014 | 04:11am CEToriginalThe term of the Trnava plant shutdown, reasons, results for eight months, extra shifts, production plan in 2014, the influence of the Ukrainian crisis...
read moreSkoda Without Worries: Consumer interest in car rental is greater than carmaker expected
September 22, 2014 | 04:01am CEToriginalThe number of contracts per quarter, the original and the new plan for the year 2014, product development in 2015, advertising campaign...
read moreFord to cut production in Europe in autumn
September 22, 2014 | 03:48am CEToriginalThe affected plants and models, terms of the shutdowns, reasons, government compensation...
read moreVolkswagen to resume production in Russia after two weeks as planned
September 18, 2014 | 11:14pm CEToriginalThe shutdown is related to both plants and all VW and Skoda models. The timing, logistical circumstances...
read moreCar thefts in Germany up by 4% in 2013
September 18, 2014 | 11:08pm CEToriginalThe most often stolen brands, most-at-risk federal states, cross-border crime, thefts for spare parts, achievements of the police...
read moreVolkswagen chose new head of VW brand in Czech Rep
September 18, 2014 | 02:22am CEToriginalIt is a manager with experience in the wholesale and retail sale of new and used cars including financing. Petr Janeba’s successor will be...
read moreCode of Ethics: Hyundai Motor Czech got new dealers for three locations
September 17, 2014 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThese include both existing and new partners. The firms concerned, locations and former dealers...
read moreCar sales in EU rose by 5.6% in July, by 1.2% in August
September 17, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe market has been growing for 12 consecutive months. Developments in major markets, strong growth of Skoda Auto, a decrease of premium brands, BMW focus on profit rather than sale, comment of KPMG and Ernst & Young...
read moreV2V: USA prepares rules for introduction of technology of inter-communicating cars
September 17, 2014 | 11:12pm CEToriginalThe details of this telematics technology, testing, implementation, timing, elimination of accidents...
read more2014 Prague Motor Show: So far 36 brands confirmed, Mazda dropped out
September 16, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginalAmong the exhibitors are NH Car, Auto Jarov, Dajbych, Domansky or Auto-Moto Riegger. Presented brands and models, accompanying program...
read moreGM wants to lay off 500 people in Russia
September 16, 2014 | 10:06pm CEToriginalSeverance pay for voluntary departure from the factory in St. Petersburg, a decline in production of Opel cars in the autumn, declining Russian market...
read moreZF to sell stake in one JV and buy TRW
September 16, 2014 | 05:37am CEToriginalThe joint venture and buyer of the share, price of the TRW acquisition, ZF+TRW profile, activities of both companies in the Czech Republic...
read moreCar Fleet Service: Elit acquired next client for fleet service in Czech Rep – UniCredit Leasing
September 16, 2014 | 02:40am CEToriginalPartner Elit service network will take care of part of the fleet of UniCredit Fleet Management, which has recently begun providing consumers with operating lease...
read moreBMW Group to replace head in Czech Rep
September 15, 2014 | 11:29pm CEToriginalDistributor of BMW and Mini cars on the Czech market will be led by a manager of the regional headquarters for CEE+SEE. Josef Reiter...
read moreDavo Exclusive: Davo Car started purchase and sale of newish luxury cars
September 15, 2014 | 11:22pm CEToriginalExtension of the used car shop in Olbramovice, newly built showroom, advertising campaign, car offer, petrol station, car wash, future expansion...
read moreVolksbank and DZ Bank selling VB-Leasing, buyer found in Poland, Romania and Czech Rep
September 15, 2014 | 03:56am CEToriginalThe new owners of leasing companies, profile of VB Leasing CZ (products, partners, results in 2013, HR, project Proresale Cash)...
read moreCode of Ethics: Several companies closed Hyundai dealership
September 15, 2014 | 03:48am CEToriginalThese are mainly multi-brand dealers. The firms concerned and vacant showrooms, fluctuation in the Czech dealer network in 2013-2014...
read moreOne Peugeot dealer in Czech Rep built huge complex and expanded portfolio with five brands
September 15, 2014 | 03:31am CEToriginalThe company, location, parameters of the premises, the investment implementation delay, new brands, services including fast service shop and restaurant...
read moreNew investor to enter Bohm Plast-Technik
September 15, 2014 | 03:21am CEToriginalNew co-owner, the amount of the share, price of the transaction, profile of the plant in Ceska Trebova, HR, annual turnover, products and clients...
read moreAuto Charouz ceased sale of one brand
September 12, 2014 | 05:06am CEToriginalThe company also terminated a dealership of another brand in one city in the Czech Republic. The brands concerned, new dealers...
read moreMubea agreed to build new plant in Czech Rep
September 12, 2014 | 04:38am CEToriginalThe location, plot size and the price, HR, timing, the company’s activities in the Czech Republic...
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