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Trešl: Hyundai considered deploying Xcient hydrogen trucks/tractors (FCEVs) to transport components (transmissions/gearboxes, batteries, engines) between Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech) and Žilina, Slovakia (Kia Slovakia), but there is lack of nearby source of green hydrogen
March 27, 2024 | 11:52am CETflashread more
eFleet Day 2024: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 3rd conference on EVs in company fleets in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 10, test drives with more than 40 BEV models (Hyundai, Mercedes, Kia, Škoda, Iveco, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Ford, MG, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Volvo, Voltia), presentation of charging solutions (Shell, ZSE Drive, EES, Pixii, Siemens). Representatives of SEVA, Slovenské elektrárne, ČSOB Leasing, Kia Sales Slovakia, Škoda Auto Slovensko, ZSE Drive, D-Tax, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Shell Fleet Solutions, Hyundai Motor Slovakia, Voltia, GreenWay Infrastructure, 3Mon, Pixii, eJoin, Greenlogy, OMV to speak at conference
March 27, 2024 | 11:44am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 27.8% y/y in February (Škoda+SEAT +12.3%, Hyundai -5%, Toyota +1,609%). Buses (Iveco -1.9%, SOR -40%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +120%) successful differently. Not only January but also February vehicle production figures surpass best pre-crisis results in absolute terms. Despite shortages of some components or reports of economic slowdown, automotive industry continues to support Czech economy, Petzl said
March 27, 2024 | 11:36am CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) began to assess transaction where AutoWallis Group (SsangYong distributor in Czechia, dealer of BMW cars and motorcycles and Mini vehicles in Hungary and Slovenia, representative of total of 23 brands in 16 countries of Central and Eastern Europe/CEE; revenues of HUF 366 billion/EUR 925 million and sales of 44,909 vehicles in 2023) acquires NC Auto (BMW dealerships, BMW Motorrad and Mini service centers in Hradec Králové, Prague and Pardubice, Czechia detached in 2023 from Stratos Auto – Iveco and Kia dealer in Hradec Králové; sales of 737 new and used BMW cars in 2023, +13.4%) from founder (Martin Strakoš)
March 26, 2024 | 10:48am CETflashread more
Supplier for Car of the Year 2024 in Czech Republic: 17 companies supply components (boot/trunk linings, jacks, chocks, ratchets, tyres/tires, washer hoses, carpets, high-strength bolts, door locks and pullers, axle springs, seals/gaskets, electric parking brakes, electric water pumps) for Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214) from Czechia (Autoneum, Brano, Continental, Fehrer, Gumárny Zubří, Gumotex, Kamax, Kiekert, KS Kolbenschmidt/Rheinmetall, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, S.N.O.P./Snop, Strojmetal, THK, Vitesco Technologies, ZF), AutoSAP said. Kiekert-CS supplies GL2.1 locks from Přelouč, THK Rhythm Automotive Czech pillow ball joints (PBJ) from Dačice
March 26, 2024 | 10:40am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 10.1% in February (Volkswagen +9.8%; Stellantis +12%; Renault +5.8%; Toyota +16.8%; Hyundai +2.3%; BMW +3.3%; Mercedes-Benz -4%; Ford -16.9%; Volvo Cars +40.4%; Tesla +15.2%; Nissan +20.6%; Suzuki +55.9%; SAIC Motor +88.1%; Mazda +0.02%; Jaguar Land Rover +5.1%; Mitsubishi +141.1%; Honda +44.1%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +9%, PHEV +11.6%, HEV+MHEV +24.7%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +11.2%, petrol +6.1%, diesel -5.1%)
March 26, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
Automotive Functional Safety Week 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality) in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (L3+ autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence/AI and machine learning-based applications, open-source software) in Berlin, Germany on April 15-18. Representatives of Volkswagen, Bugatti Rimac, Audi, Iveco, Geely, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (Volvo Group), Automobili Pininfarina, Woven by Toyota, Valeo, ZF, Bosch, Horiba Mira, Aptiv, CARIAD, Continental, NXP Semiconductors, Vitesco Technologies, G2 Recruitment, Ansys, Renesas Electronics, Eatron Technologies, Onsemi to speak at event
March 22, 2024 | 10:46am CETflashread more
Tomáš Knespl left ČEZ, joining Smart4smart (distributor of Etrel/Landis+Gyr charging stations in Czechia; customers: Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, Hyundai Motor Czech, BMW, ČEZ, Komerční banka, Škoda Auto, Eurovia, Vodafone, Ministry of Environment, Jaguar; over 1,300 stations delivered since 2014)
March 22, 2024 | 10:32am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 1.1% in February (VW -1.7%; Škoda +9.3%; SEAT+Cupra +22%; VW Commercial Vehicles +13.9%; Audi -13.4%; Bentley -34.4%; Lamborghini -14.3%; Porsche -7.2%; MAN -4.2%; VW Truck & Bus -15.7%; Scania +24.6%; Navistar -20.9%)
March 22, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
Central and Eastern European (CEE) Automotive Forum 2024: Notus Events wants to resume automotive conference with matchmaking (B2B) meetings in Budapest, Hungary after Adam Smith Conferences after three years (7th year in 2021), moving 8th year from April 10-11 for 2025
March 20, 2024 | 01:38pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in February, by 2.8% y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.7%; used: -0.7%, -5.6%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.2%, -2.8%), spare parts and accessories (+1.7%, +5.6%), fuels and oils (+4.3%, +1.2%), service works (+1%, +8.2%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:51pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2024 Western European new car sales outlook at 12.1 million (+4.7%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:44pm CETflashread more
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Fiat to offer up to 4 models with LPG in 2009, supply of Ducato with CNG to that
February 26, 2009 | 09:27pm CEToriginalFiat will widen its involvement in alternative drives in the Czech Rep and Slovakia. It will offer at least three models with LPG on both markets…
read moreSkoda Fabia Sportline: Return to label Sportline after 15 years, to order from March
February 26, 2009 | 08:39pm CEToriginalSkoda will offer sport tuned model Fabia with the Sportline labeling on the Czech market. Differences are remarkable especially in the design, but...
read moreIncreased demand due to scrap bonus made Soda Auto produce on Fridays again
February 26, 2009 | 07:36pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto motor works will return to 5-day work week within production of most models. Yeti will be produced…
read moreToyota Verso: Corolla Verso successor to unveil at the Geneva Motor Show
February 26, 2009 | 06:38pm CEToriginalToyota will unveil its new compact MPV at the world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The successor of Corolla Verso model will be called…
read moreAAA Auto and Sixt New Kopel to jointly sell used cars in Romania
February 26, 2009 | 05:49pm CEToriginalUsed car dealer AAA Auto signed a joint venture agreement with Romania's Sixt New Kopel to sell used cars under a common brand in Romania...
read moreAudi to provide cars for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for the fourth time
February 25, 2009 | 08:57pm CEToriginalAudi will bring to Karlovy Vary Film Festival besides A6 and A8 limousines…
read moreEuropean carmakers call on EU to take crisis measures
February 25, 2009 | 08:42pm CEToriginalEuropean Automobile Manufacturers Association ACEA calls on EU to take steps to take measures to help the European automotive industry during the financial crisis...
read moreAlfa Romeo MiTo GTA: Concept to be introduced in Geneva, serial version in Frankurt
February 25, 2009 | 08:27pm CEToriginalAlfa Romeo will introduce MiTo GTA concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Serial version will be presented at…
read moreVolkswagen merged its plant and importer into one company in Russia
February 25, 2009 | 08:18pm CEToriginalGerman carmaker Volkswagen made structural changes in the management of its activities in Russia. Shares of each unit…
read moreACEA: Demand for new commercial vehicles in Europe dropped by more than one third in January
February 25, 2009 | 04:22pm CEToriginalDemand for new commercial vehicles in Europe decreased by more than one third in January; in Western and Eastern Europe similarly. In Slovakia, the drop reached even…
read moreVolkswagen Passat TSI EcoFuel: Compressor engine with CNG from CZK 725,000
February 24, 2009 | 10:39pm CEToriginalVolkswagen broadened its offer of models with the CNG drive by Passat, the sedan and station wagon are available for the price starting at…
read moreBrno Motor Show 2009: Organizer offered lower prices, confirmed by Skoda and Kia, Chrysler to be missing
February 24, 2009 | 06:47pm CEToriginalThe organizer of Brno Motor Show 2009 offered lower prices, negotiations with potential exhibitors still ongoing. Attendance was confirmed by brands...
read moreNumber of LPG conversions lowered by 51% to 9,800 cars
February 24, 2009 | 05:40pm CEToriginalThe number of cars converted to LPG decreased in the Czech Republic last year as well as the number of filling stations. The LPG car offer is stagnating…
read moreUniCredit Leasing replaced GMAC in financing of Opel and Chevrolet in the Czech Rep and Slovakia
February 23, 2009 | 08:50pm CEToriginalCar and dealer financing of the Opel and Chevrolet brands in the Czech Republic and Slovakia has become the responsibility of an external company. The contract length...
read moreEuro NCAP: Detailed rating of five-star cars, Toyota Avensis and the iQ
February 23, 2009 | 08:13pm CEToriginalAccording to the latest Euro NCAP crash tests, Toyota came out the best. The 4-door sedan Avensis has reached an overall evaluation...
read moreAudi A5 Cabriolet: Introduction in Geneva, sales to begin in Q2 starting at EUR 37,300
February 23, 2009 | 07:21pm CEToriginalAudi will introduce an open version of A5 model including the sports version S5 at Geneva Motor Show. Sales will begin…
read moreUniCredit Leasing dropped along with the market last year, interest shifted to non-lease financing
February 23, 2009 | 06:28pm CEToriginalUniCredit Leasing signed 23,932 contracts in the Czech Rep last year in volume of CZK 14.51 billion which represents decline according to year-to-year statistics…
read moreCzech bus maker SOR Libchavy to invest CZK 40 million in 2009
February 23, 2009 | 05:24pm CEToriginalCzech bus manufacturer SOR Libchavy expects to invest CZK 40 million this year, possibly hire further employees...
read moreCSOB Leasing to intensify cooperation with Hyundai, financed one third of sold cars in 2008
February 20, 2009 | 09:17pm CEToriginalLeasing company CSOB Leasing wishes to offer the branded car and dealer financing to other carmakers…
read moreSkoda Auto to sell Yeti on Indian market as of early 2010
February 20, 2009 | 08:59pm CEToriginalCzech carmaker Skoda Auto has confirmed plans to introduce the fourth model to Indian market; sales of Yeti will be launched in...
read moreFinancial services rised prices in January, insurance included
February 20, 2009 | 07:52pm CEToriginalPrices of financial services, including insurance in January interannually and month to month…
read morePrices of transport equipment manufacturers stagnated in January
February 20, 2009 | 07:05pm CEToriginalPrices of transport equipment manufacturers stagnated in January at last year’s level. However, according to month-to-month comparison…
read moreRolls-Royce 200EX Concept: Smaller limousine to enter the market in 2010
February 20, 2009 | 06:57pm CEToriginalRolls-Royce will unveil 200EX concept at Geneva Motor Show, a small limousine which goes into production in...
read moreCCS: Petrol more expensive than diesel fuel after 16 months again due to economic crisis
February 20, 2009 | 03:46pm CEToriginalThe price of petrol in Czech Rep is higher than the price of diesel oil again because of the economic crisis. The same situation occurred…
read moreKia Sorento new generation: Production begins in April, introduction in Europe is planned to summer
February 19, 2009 | 11:56pm CEToriginalNew Kia Sorento production will begin in Korea in April. It will come to Europe in the second half...
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