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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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CAP: Abolition of contributions of uninsured motorists to raise price of damage liability in Czech Rep
September 2, 2014 | 10:56pm CEToriginalDeputies’ proposal will be dealt by the members of the financial and economic committee of the Chamber of Deputies on September 3. Trend in the number of uninsured claims...
read moreVolkswagen wants to build plant in Thailand
September 2, 2014 | 10:36pm CEToriginalInvestments should be approved by the local authorities soon. Location, estimated capacity, timing...
read moreCar sales in Germany fell by 0.4% in August
September 2, 2014 | 10:30pm CEToriginalReturn to decline after the July growth, possible reasons, interest in individual categories, the results for the eight months, VDA’s outlook, the development in France, Italy and Spain...
read morePetr Kohout left ALD Automotive
September 1, 2014 | 10:44pm CEToriginalPavel Fort became the new head of the Czech branch of the leasing company. His profile, Kohout’s further plans...
read moreHonda Premium Quality: Honda began providing extended warranty to 8 years for free in Central Europe
September 1, 2014 | 10:36pm CEToriginalCountries concerned, the mileage limit, the conditions of the loyalty program, scope of coverage, exceptions...
read moreInsurance companies increased price of damage liability by about 10% in Czech Rep in 2014
September 1, 2014 | 10:29pm CEToriginalSome of them plan to further increase the rates. Situation in Ceska pojistovna, Kooperativa, Allianz, Uniqa, and CSOB Pojistovna...
read moreVolvo Car looking for new dealers for two regions in Czech Rep
August 31, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalAffected cities and dealer situation in them, requirements, new standards Volvo Retail Experience...
read moreIvana Zimova returned to Mazda brand
August 31, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginalAfter three years of engagement in the world of fashion, she returned to the automotive industry, where she took the position of...
read moreCourt provided Saab Automobile owner with bankruptcy protection, in second attempt
August 31, 2014 | 11:44pm CEToriginalSimultaneously, Saab AB withdrew the right to use the Saab brand from NEVS. Details...
read moreRenault-Nissan to cancel 25,000 jobs in AvtoVAZ
August 31, 2014 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThis corresponds to 45% of the current workforce of the Russian carmaker. Reasons, timing...
read moreIndia fined 14 carmakers because of spare parts
August 31, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginalAffected automakers, three-year-long investigation, the amount of fines derived from sales in the Indian market...
read moreTwo former directors of Porsche SE to stand trial in Germany due to attempt to take over Volkswagen
August 31, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the lower court in April 2014. Further proceedings before the German courts...
read moreSaab’s owner leads talks on funding with two carmakers
August 28, 2014 | 10:27pm CEToriginalMeanwhile, NEVS has asked for court protection from creditors in order to gain more time to reach an agreement. Interested carmakers...
read moreRussia to resume scrap program
August 28, 2014 | 10:17pm CEToriginalTiming, affected categories of vehicles, budget, contribution rates, terms, expected extra sales...
read moreJATO: Car sales in Europe up by 5.4% in July
August 27, 2014 | 11:26pm CEToriginalIt is the 11th month of growth in a row. Falling markets, the results of Top 10 brands and models, a significant increase of the Skoda brand and its best-selling Octavia, JATO’s outlook for August...
read moreTopolova: AAA Auto modified strategy for CEE
August 27, 2014 | 11:10pm CEToriginalExpansion to other countries, new branches on the existing markets, cheap properties for car centres, search for a partner for e-mobility in Slovakia, sales results and outlook...
read moreAvtoVAZ to cut production of Lada cars
August 27, 2014 | 10:59pm CEToriginalThe measure will not affect the production of Renault and Nissan cars. Reasons, timing, the number of non-produced cars, HR...
read moreCode of Ethics: Association of Czech Hyundai dealers complains at Prime Minister
August 27, 2014 | 12:07am CEToriginalA call to control foreign investors receiving incentives, the five most controversial points of the code of ethics, comparison with the USA...
read moreVlcek: Skoda wants to significantly enhance sale of certified used cars in Czech Rep
August 26, 2014 | 11:54pm CEToriginalSales plans, increase in the number of sales points in the Skoda Plus program, sources of quality used cars, dealership modernization, timing...
read moreJaguar Land Rover Special Operations: Automaker created division with personalized services
August 26, 2014 | 11:47pm CEToriginalDivision management, services for exacting clients interested in new cars and the owners of old timers, location of the technical centre, HR, Jaguar Lightweight E-Type...
read moreAllianz to replace global creative agency
August 26, 2014 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe existing and new partner of WPP Group, requirements of insurer, the impact on individual countries and local branches, the timing, the tender for a media partner...
read moreAstaZero: Volvo Car opened new test facility in Sweden
August 26, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginalIn the premises it is possible to simulate different traffic environments. Location, the development of active safety systems for traffic without road accidents...
read moreChevrolet’s former manager joined Czech branch of Nissan
August 26, 2014 | 12:20am CEToriginalIn Nissan Sales CEE he took a post that has become vacant at the end of July. Managers, details...
read morePommer (Audi): Premium segment in Czech Rep to grow in coming years
August 25, 2014 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe outlook for 2014, development in H1, comparison with neighboring countries, new Audi models, dealer network...
read moreMercedes-Benz launched sale of PHEVs, including Czech Rep
August 25, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe first model, parameters and price, haptic gas pedal, independent air conditioning and heating with programming, warranty on the hybrid system, the next model...
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