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2024 Bratislava Motor Show (Autosalon Bratislava): Incheba cancelled 31st exhibition of cars, vans in Bratislava, Slovakia (April 11-14). Reason for postponement is situation, that also affected all major world motor shows, related to uncertainty regarding participation of many brands at exhibition, organizer said. In 2023, nine exhibitors (Auto-Impex, AutoRoch-Slovakia, CWN/CampingWorld Neugebauer, Exclusive Cars Vertriebs, Frey Luxury Cars, M Motors SK, Plastonic, T.O.P. Auto Bratislava, TSM Slovakia) presented 15 brands (Aixam, Aston Martin, Bentley, Dongfeng, Fiat/Abarth, Ineos, Isuzu, Iveco, Lamborghini, McLaren, MG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Piaggio, Voyah)
April 17, 2024 | 10:45am CETflashread more
Erste Group made changes in leasing activities in Czechia. Česká spořitelna (ČS) renamed leasing company sAutoleasing to Leasing České spořitelny and subsequently incorporated Erste Leasing. sAutoleasing continues as brand in field of sales of new and used cars in network of business partners. No changes in Slovakia (sAutoleasing SK)
April 17, 2024 | 10:27am CETflashread more
Pokorný: Car Importers Association (SDA) wants to refine statistics of new car registrations in Czechia by segments in 2024 with focus on SUV segment (B-SUV, C-SUV, D-SUV, E-SUV), when some brands have all SUVs in C-SUV report (Alfa Romeo, Cupra, DFSK/Dongfeng, Jaguar, Mazda, Subaru, Škoda)
April 15, 2024 | 12:48pm CETflashread more
Newmatec 2024: ZAP to hold 8th conference on new materials, technologies, innovations in automotive industry in Tále, Slovakia on April 23-24. Representatives of ZAP, Aspen Institute Central Europe, EP (European parliament), Volkswagen Slovakia, Škoda Auto, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, Volvo Car Slovakia, Schaeffler Kysuce, Ernst & Young (EY), Evolution Ltd, Industry4UM, M2M Solutions, Roriginal, Hikrobot to speak at event
April 15, 2024 | 12:40pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group down by 3.3% to 136,400 in Q1 (VW -2.6%; Škoda +12.3%; SEAT+Cupra -24%; VW Commercial Vehicles +29.4%; Audi +3%; Porsche -52.9%; MAN -10.6%; VW Truck & Bus +347.1%; Scania -36.5%; Navistar +330.8%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (34,600 cars), VW ID.3 (26,100), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback, 22,800), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé, 14,000), Audi Q8 e-Tron (including Sportback, 9,600), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo, 7,000), Cupra Born (6,900) were best-selling BEVs. However, incoming orders for BEVs in Western Europe developed positively in Q1. More than twice as many all-electric models were ordered as in same period last year (+154%), so that BEV order bank currently stands at around 160,000 vehicles, automaker said
April 15, 2024 | 12:34pm CETflashread more
Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic to increase number of sections with Safe Distance traffic signs (IP 32, visual form modification from January 1) from 6 to 20 in 2024, despite increasing number of technologies and assistance systems/ADAS integrated in vehicles (adaptive cruise control/ACC, automatic emergency braking/AEB, 2-second distance warning, intelligent recuperation). Reason is effect of reminder advertising and targeting drivers who do not consider failure to maintain safe distance to be dangerous, Kupka explained
April 12, 2024 | 04:32pm CETflashread more
Toyota & Lexus Corporate Mobility Festival 2024: Toyota to hold test event for companies, entrepreneurs in Hradec Králové, Czechia on April 17-18 with presentation of complete portfolio of products, drives, services, activities (cars, 4x4, commercial vehicles, conversions, accessories, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech, Kinto One, Toyota Gazoo Racing Czech, Toyota GR, classic cars)
April 12, 2024 | 04:09pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 1.4% in March, up by 3.1% to 2.1 million in Q1 (VW +1.2%, +5.7%; Škoda +0.5%, +5.2%; SEAT+Cupra +8.9%, +10.6%; VW Commercial Vehicles +3.7%, +7.8%; Audi -9.7%, -4.5%; Bentley -17.8%, -28.7%; Lamborghini +8.3%, +0.3%; Porsche -9.8%, -3.9%; MAN -22.7%, -12.3%; VW Truck & Bus +15.5%, -5.1%; Scania -0.5%, +16.8%; Navistar -2%, -14.5%)
April 11, 2024 | 03:24pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.1% m/m in March, down by 2.2% y/y (new: +0.0%, +1.2%; used: +0.1%, -4.5%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+1.3%, -0.4%), spare parts and accessories (+0.1%, +5.2%), fuels and oils (+1.6%, +4.8%), service works (+0.9%, +8.4%)
April 11, 2024 | 03:11pm CETflashread more
PwC increased 2024 Czech new car registrations forecast from 200,000-220,000 units (-1% to -10%, 2023: 221,422) to 205,000-225,000 units (-7% to +2%). Demand for cars continues to be significantly affected by current relatively less favorable economic situation (weak economy, expensive financing), which, according to current forecasts, we expect gradual improvement during this year, especially with regard to development of inflation. Improving indicators to gradually improve purchasing power of companies and consumers as well as their mood and have positive effect on demand. So far, however, this influence on registrations is only cautious, Janeček said
April 9, 2024 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Jakub Pončík, former Head of Powertrain Design, appointed as new Director of Research and Development at Tatra Trucks. Radomír Smolka, member of Board of Directors for R&D at Tatra Trucks and Director of Research and Development at Tatra Defense Vehicle, transferred operational management of department, focusing on strategic planning and decision-making
April 9, 2024 | 05:33pm CETflashread more
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Mazda allowed its dealers in Czech Rep access to JATO Carspecs4 application
January 21, 2010 | 01:45am CEToriginalIt offers a comparison of different vehicles sold, including special offers. It can be used by dealers at car showrooms, owners of dealerships...
read moreINSURANCE BUSINESS CZ & SK 2009: CNB: Trend of increase in number of insurance entities from EU/EEA continues
January 21, 2010 | 01:35am CEToriginalThese are mainly entities operating on the non-life insurance market. Their current number...
read moreSkoda Auto increased sales in 2009 thanks to China and Western Europe, sales excluding China fell by 8.7%
January 21, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginalOctavia, Fabia and Superb recorded rise, sales of Roomster and Octavia Tour decreased. New models Yeti and Superb Combi...
read morePorsche Panamera in Czech Rep: Sales plan excess, winner of contest Car of the Year 2010 in its category
January 21, 2010 | 12:50am CEToriginalIn four months of 2009, Porsche Inter Auto sold 56 Panamera cars and this year expecting to sell...
read moreTop-Pojisteni.cz increased number of mediated contracts in 2009, including car insurance
January 20, 2010 | 03:32am CEToriginalThe most successful was the damage liability and travel insurance, car accident insurance keeps growing. Specific data of 2008 and 2009...
read moreCebia increases number of service records in system Autotracer, offering cooperation to other companies
January 19, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalCebia Report has been already given to customers at Esa Auto, AAA Auto, Skoda Plus and auto-plus dealers. Cebia is now negotiating with...
read moreLotus Cars to significantly increase production of Lotus and Tesla cars in Hethel this year
January 19, 2010 | 02:20am CEToriginalIt is because of the new model Lotus Evora, as well as the electric Tesla Roadster. Specific information on the production and orders process...
read moreCar Importers Association wants government concept of transport development in Czech Rep
January 19, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginalSDA calls on the government to somehow support the fleet renewal. Considering car drives, the nearest future is in...
read moreSixt car rental expanded its fleet by 103 cars Seat in Czech Rep
January 19, 2010 | 01:56am CEToriginalOriginally, there were 80 cars Ibiza and Leon, at the end of 2009 23 cars Exeo sedan and station wagon were added...
read moreTop-Pojisteni.cz: Mandatory liability to be more expensive by 8 to 10% in spring 2010
January 19, 2010 | 01:45am CEToriginalA bonus of at least 50% for course without damages can be achieved at all insurers in 2010. A novelty of 2009 is copying of bonus for more cars in the family...
read moreTesla Motors plan to double sales and service network in Europe in 2010
January 18, 2010 | 03:01am CEToriginalThe carmaker has produced 1,000 Roadster cars so far. Production plan for 2010, prepared representations in Europe, the second model Tesla Model S...
read moreAston Martin Rapide: Production to begin in Austria soon, customer supplies from April
January 18, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginalThe carmaker has set a price just for the UK and USA so far. Basic price in continental Europe and this year's production plan...
read moreAAA Auto extended guarantees, providing all cars over CZK 100,000 with Cebia Report
January 18, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginalThe company newly guarantees that the car was not flooded during the floods, but mainly the mileage...
read moreSales of Jaguar and Land Rover cars on Czech market to be managed by carmaker itself
January 15, 2010 | 05:09am CEToriginalJaguar Land Rover is yet another carmaker which has taken an importer’s licence in the Czech Republic over from a local partner. The composition of the dealer network...
read moreHead of Volkswagen Martin Winterkorn replaces Hans Dieter Potsch in supervisory board of Skoda Auto
January 15, 2010 | 04:47am CEToriginalPotsch resigned from this office at the end of 2009. Winterkorn will also be proposed for a function...
read morePekny (SDA, Kia): Czech car market to be better served by faster depreciation than scrap bonus
January 13, 2010 | 04:19am CEToriginalAccording to him, it would be good to extend the government action even after June 30 or reduce the deduction permanently. Faster recovery of company cars may generate high-quality used cars...
read moreVolkswagen increased sales by 1.1% in 2009, subsidiary of Skoda Auto by 1.4%
January 13, 2010 | 03:34am CEToriginalWhile sales of Volkswagen passenger cars and Skoda brand went up, Audi, Seat and Volkswagen commercial vehicles recorded a decline...
read moreSDA: Price decline of new cars caused shift of interest in segment upwards
January 12, 2010 | 11:43pm CEToriginalHowever, the prices of new cars have not declined so significantly in 2009. For example, last year’s average price of Kia cars declined by...
read moreHyundai plan to strengthen its fleet sales in Europe, agreed to cooperate with ALD Automotive
January 11, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalThe agreement includes a favourable price conditions for the sale of vehicles in 21 countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Last year, the market share of Hyundai in Europe rose to...
read morePrices of cars sold on Czech market dropped by 1.7% m/m in December
January 11, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalNew cars cheapened more than the used ones. Prices of spare parts and service works stagnated. Specific information...
read moreMann+Hummel: Acoustic modules could solve problem with great quietness of electric cars and hybrids
January 11, 2010 | 07:55pm CEToriginalIt is also a simple means to increase the level of brand identification by the sound of the engine. The acoustic tube has found use in another Ford sports model...
read moreAuto Kora as first Ford dealer in Czech Rep installed revolutionary painting system Robodry from Symach
January 11, 2010 | 07:02pm CEToriginalThis allows a significant acceleration of car paint repair, and during the same day. Supplier and details about the technology...
read moreAVE decided to go on operational leasing in Czech Rep, LeasePlan to be provider
January 11, 2010 | 06:19pm CEToriginalThe company AVE has significantly increased its fleet in recent years. In the first phase LeasePlan will provide AVE CZ with 90 cars of brand...
read moreVolkswagen Passat CC in 2010: Decrease of list price + extension of standard equipment = CZK 72,000 in savings
January 11, 2010 | 05:42pm CEToriginalIn addition, BlueMotion version has been added and R-line packet has been discounted. In 2009, the Passat CC participated in sales of Passat model line by...
read moreKia in January: Special discounts, bonus in financing, free winter tires, action packet for Sportage
January 11, 2010 | 04:03pm CEToriginalFor the models Soul, Carens and Sportage, besides winter tires the customer also gets aluminium disks. Anniversary packet for the Sportage includes...
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