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Galvanoplast Bohemia (manufacturer of galvanized plastic parts for interior, exterior of cars with 186 employees in Liberec, Czechia; customers: Magna, Ulbrichts Automotive, Meraxis/Rehau Group, Winning Plastics – Linden, Hella, Škoda, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot, Plastika; turnover of CZK 600 million/EUR 24 million in 2024) is in insolvency. Company stopped paying its obligations due to shift of automakers away from chrome plating, which was caused by European REACH regulation prohibiting the use of carcinogenic substance hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) in galvanization. Galvanoplast responded to this market change by rebuilding W2 electroplating line to technology without use of Cr6+ and closing other two facilities in city (W1, W3). Firm with total debt of CZK 751 million/EUR 30 million (main creditor is Česká spořitelna with claim of CZK 571 million/EUR 23 million from acquisition loan) applied to court for reorganization
April 3, 2025 | 05:52pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 3.9% in March, by 4.3% to 664,571 in Q1 (motorcycles -32.8%, -40.7%; buses +6.7%, -15%; vans/trucks -13.7%, -11.7%; trailers -1.4%, -5.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 40% to 176,767 in Q1 (112,968 BEVs +38.9%, 63,799 PHEVs +41.8%), representing share of 26.6% (17+9.6%)
April 3, 2025 | 05:47pm CETflashread more
Marketing & PR Director Marek Vodička to leave AB Motors CZ (AutoBinck Group; MG distributor in Czechia) on April 4. We reached this decision in connection with organizational changes aimed at more effective management of marketing activities and better interconnection between AB Motors CZ and AutoBinck Car Distribution International, Králíček said. Dominika Beranová, MG brand manager, to take over coordination of marketing and PR activities between both entities (AB Motors, ACDI)
April 2, 2025 | 01:41pm CETflashread more
Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit 2025: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 3rd conference on sustainability in Prague, Czechia on April 10. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Daikin, Camea, KB (Komerční banka), Raiffeisenbank, ČS (Česká spořitelna), ISFC (International Sustainable Finance Centre), ACT Commodities, Enviros, Rezolv Energy, Veolia, Institut 2050, VŠCHT, ČVUT, VŠB-TUO, MŽP, SP ČR (Confederation of Industry and Transport of Czech Republic) to speak at avent
April 2, 2025 | 01:34pm CETflashread more
CzechToll (ITIS Holding, PPF Group): Carriers paid record CZK 17.16 billion (EUR 688 million, +15%) in tolls in Czechia in 2024. Increase is mainly due to new CO2 emission charge introduced in March 2024, which accounts for approximately 15% of total tolls paid. Freight transport intensity grew by 3% to 1.16 billion toll transactions. At end of 2024 as many as 882,000 vehicles weighing over 3.5 tons registered in electronic toll system, of which over 700,000 vehicles had foreign license plate numbers. For registered vehicles, CzechToll issued 659,000 on-board units to carriers
April 2, 2025 | 01:21pm CETflashread more
eFleet Day 2025: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 4th conference on possibilities of electrification of vehicle fleets in companies in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 9, test drives with more than 60 BEVs (Škoda, Mercedes, Renault, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, MG, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Citroën, Cupra, Farizon, Fuso, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, SEAT, Volvo, Xpeng, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), presentation of products and services (ČSOB Leasing, Visa, EES, Applipower, Ayvens, eJoin, IBG). Representatives of Škoda Auto Slovensko, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Emil Frey Group/Peugeot, Scania CER, Voltia, ZSE Drive, Ionity, Slovenské elektrárne, GreenWay Infrastructure, Greenlogy, OMV, NearCharger.com, ČSOB, ČSOB Poisťovňa, Global Payments, D-Tax, 3Mon, Wattiva, Siemens Healthineers, GO4, SAPI, RAP/EU to speak at conference
March 31, 2025 | 08:51pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 23,704 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in February (+153%; 19,136 battery electric vehicles, +189.8%, 4,568 plug-in hybrids, +65.1%), of which 23,673 cars (+152.6%; Škoda: 15,794 BEVs, +337.6%, 2,391 PHEVs, +127.5%; Hyundai: 3,311 BEVs, +10.6%, 2,177 PHEVs, +26.9%) and 31 buses (SOR: 0 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 31 BEVs)
March 31, 2025 | 08:46pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales of Chinese-owned car brands in Europe (28 countries) rose by 30% to 66,867 new cars (19,800 BEVs – Volvo 6,656 -30%, BYD 4,436 +94%, Polestar 2,405 +84%, MG 2,260 -67%, Xpeng 1,034 +259%, Leapmotor 900) in February, representing market share of 6.9% (+1.7 pp y/y). Registrations of Chinese brands increased by 82% to 40,643 vehicles, representing market share of 4.2% (+1.9 pp y/y)
March 31, 2025 | 08:40pm CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 11.6% y/y to 82,178 in February, of which 73,814 cars (-7.6%) and 8,364 commercial vehicles (-35.9%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hybrids (HEVs) down by 5.6% to 27,398 units, representing 37.1% share in total car production in country (February 2024: 36.3%)
March 31, 2025 | 08:35pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in February, by 0.4% y/y (new: -0.4%, +1.3%; used: -0.1%, -1.5%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.8%, +1.4%), spare parts and accessories (+0.6%, +1.6%), fuels and oils (+0.6%, -3.9%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+1.2%, +6.8%)
March 31, 2025 | 08:29pm CETflashread more
GlobalData: New diesel car (including diesel hybrid) sales in Western Europe down by 23.9% in February, penetration (share) down by 3.3 pp. Diesel market leaders include Volkswagen Group (102,600 in first two months), Mercedes-Benz (36,000), Stellantis (33,700), BMW (30,400), Ford (15,600), JLR/Jaguar Land Rover (8,300), Renault (6,700), Hyundai-Kia (6,400), Toyota (4,200)
March 31, 2025 | 08:25pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 7.8% y/y to 120,515 in February (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra -0.9%, Hyundai -18.3%, Toyota -19%). Buses (Iveco +16.8%, SOR -52.4%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -29.9%) successful differently. Slower pace of new passenger car production, correlated with decline in registrations in main European markets of Germany (-6.4%), France (-0.7%), Italy (-6.2%) or UK (-1%), is also reflected in February domestic production data, Petzl said. Electric car production increased by 152.6% to 23,673 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car manufacturing decreased by 20.2% to 96,842 units
March 31, 2025 | 08:19pm CETflashread more
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Direct Pojistovna started selling insurance through partners in Czech Rep
April 22, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginalIt has been focusing on direct sale so far. Initially, it focused on used car dealers, but it aims to reach out to dealers and leasing companies as well. The initial partners are...
read moreFindings of Consumer Reports prompted Toyota to recall Lexus GX 460 and Toyota Land Cruiser 150
April 22, 2010 | 12:36am CEToriginalThe carmaker will carry out reprogramming of ESP software. In Europe, the action covers 7,500 Toyota Land Cruiser 150 cars, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreVolkswagen Polo in Q2 in Czech Rep: Three offers of favourable financing from SkoFIN and three special equipping packets
April 22, 2010 | 12:08am CEToriginalDetails of the funding programs for double-titled Car of the Year 2010 and equipping packets in the price range of CZK 10,000 to CZK 20,000...
read moreCeska pojistovna made additional insurance for windshield more attractive by repair and settlement of claim on spot
April 21, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginalA repair executed Mobile Repair service, including handling the administration takes about an hour. Statistics of CP and options for additional insurance, including pricing...
read moreAvia to increase production and sales several times in 2010, sales rose twice in Q1
April 21, 2010 | 02:56am CEToriginalMost of the production will go to new export markets such as Russia, Poland or Bulgaria, part of it as chassis for Smith Newton electric cars...
read morePwC: Car production in Czech Rep to fall by 1% in 2010, to grow by 7% in 2011
April 21, 2010 | 02:47am CEToriginalCar production will then surpass the level of 1 million units in 2012, according to PwC. In Q1 2010, production of cars to 3.5 tonnes went up by 29.6%. Individual manufacturers...
read moreIsuzu has returned to Czech market with its pickups, Campo replaced by new D-Max
April 21, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginalThe importer led by Ivan Ruzicka, is now building the dealer network. The first dealer became the Opel and Chevrolet dealer...
read moreStephane Chauville left Czech and Slovak representation of Opel after eight months
April 21, 2010 | 02:11am CEToriginalPavel Silha, who was promoted from the position of sales head, became his successor in the leadership of the branch. Chauville...
read moreAvizo.cz: Used car prices in Czech Rep ceased to decline steeply, demand increases
April 21, 2010 | 01:58am CEToriginalA decline in the offer on the advertising server Avizo.cz, price development of Top 10 models in Q1 2010, comparison with H2 2009, the current average prices...
read moreCSOB Leasing to add free damage liability for one year to lease or credit in Q2
April 21, 2010 | 01:27am CEToriginalThe offer is for both consumers and business subject when financing passenger cars and commercial vehicles of all brands. The spring offer is limited by the number of contracts...
read moreFrank Versaevel to be new general manager of Volvo Auto Czech
April 21, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginalThe former head of Czech representation of the carmaker Volvo Car Greg Maruszewski will become…
read moreAuto Esa: Visit rate of Skodovky.cz continues to grow, offer of cars increased
April 20, 2010 | 11:53pm CEToriginalCurrent visitor statistics of the site focused on sales of Skoda cars, increase in the number of cars offered...
read moreSales of Skoda cars grew by 25% in Q1, sales excl. China by 10%
April 20, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe growth has been traditionally driven by the demand in China, but also in many European countries including the Czech Republic. The interest in the individual models and the outlook for 2010...
read moreAAA Auto sold most cars for last 12 months last week
April 20, 2010 | 02:04am CEToriginalA new weekly record, the sales proportion of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, new daily record, the best selling models in Q1...
read moreNissan in April: Qashqai with financing with 0% increase or free damage liability
April 20, 2010 | 01:56am CEToriginalThe models Micra and Note also become cheaper while the X-Trail became more expensive. Discount on the models Pathfinder 2009 and Navara continues...
read moreAvia entered Russian market, considering assembly there
April 19, 2010 | 10:00pm CEToriginalIn the first phase, there will be seven dealerships ensuring the sale. Avia holds talks about the licensed production with a company Avtotor as well...
read moreDomansky in April: Electronic health book and six airbags in the price of a new car
April 15, 2010 | 08:50pm CEToriginalThe action relates to a branch in Zdiby near Prague, where the company offers the car brands Peugeot, Citroen, Hyundai and Volkswagen...
read moreAAA Auto registers growing interest in recovery of commercial vehicles, sales rose by 21% in Q1
April 15, 2010 | 08:11pm CEToriginalEntrepreneurs often exchange their newish delivery van for an older one. AAA Auto responds to increased demand for LCVs by an increase in purchase prices by up to 20%...
read moreTPCA signed new collective agreement with unions
April 15, 2010 | 07:51pm CEToriginalThe agreement, in addition to increase in tariff wages, an additional pay for an extra shift and a bonus, also includes a commitment that TPCA will not dismiss for redundancy until...
read moreChinese carmaker Gonow entered Czech and Slovak markets
April 15, 2010 | 01:34am CEToriginalImporter for Central Europe, dealer network, two models—pick-up and SUV, financing, power units including LPG, parts of equipment and prices...
read morePrazska energetika itends to participate in eMobility development in Czech Rep
April 15, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginalCEZ is making the biggest progress; E.ON is rather CNG oriented for the present. Legislative and other problems in the Czech Republic, E.ON’s test projects with BMW and Volkswagen in Germany...
read moreMitsubishi expects growth sales in Czech Rep and Slovakia in 2010
April 15, 2010 | 01:04am CEToriginalIn 2009, sales and registrations for both markets fell by about 15%. Part of the cars was not sold via the importer...
read morePlzen-based car dealer Ricardo in insolvency
April 15, 2010 | 12:54am CEToriginalThe authorized dealer of passenger cars and commercial vehicles Fiat got into financial difficulties because of the crisis. The amount of debts, creditors, showroom...
read moreUniqa offers new customers bonus doubling and copying to full car insurance in Q2
April 15, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginalIt is going to add the accident insurance for free. The number of clients in the car insurance in 2009 increased by...
read moreSeat spring service action: Inspection for CZK 99, discounts on spare parts, accessories and tires
April 14, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalIn the case of fault detection and repair in service shop, is free tour. Parts, accessories and tires included in the action...
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