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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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Dusan Blasko from Volkswagen’s Czech representation retires
December 17, 2009 | 12:09pm CEToriginalIn leadership of VW’s division of commercial vehicles, Blasko will be replaced by Patrik Fejtek, current manager of used car sales. From January 1, the post will be occupied by…
read moreAxa does not intend to increase insurance rates from January 2010, to expand assistance services
December 17, 2009 | 01:57am CEToriginalThe reason is that Axa sets the insurance rate within damage liability according to engine power, and customers choosing new downsized engines…
read moreCSOB Leasing already informed clients on changes referring to increase in VAT rates
December 16, 2009 | 03:35pm CEToriginalThe change of VAT rates applies to all taxable payments from January 1, 2010 except for temporary arrangements for financial leasing...
read moreRenault and Dacia in December: Christmas discounts, guarantee of final price after VAT change, free damage liability during financing
December 16, 2009 | 02:50pm CEToriginalThe cheapest Dacia car is available for CZK 119,900 (Logan) and the cheapest Renault can be bought for CZK 154,900 (Twingo). Other models…
read moreNissan’s Christmas special offer in Czech Rep: Clearance sale of stock for selected models with big discount
December 15, 2009 | 06:40pm CEToriginalThe models Qashqai, Note, X-Trail and Navara are available for lower prices until December 21. The prices of the models in the special offers start at…
read moreJapanese carmaker Daihatsu Motor to renew representation in Czech Rep after 12 years
December 15, 2009 | 02:36am CEToriginalRepresentation in other Central European countries is probably being prepared, too. Daihatsu cars share many components with Toyota, which owns…
read moreFaurecia centralizes separate productions of car components
December 15, 2009 | 02:10am CEToriginalIts Czech plant in Pisek has terminated production of plastic interior components, but production of exhausts will grow up here next year…
read moreVitkovice Cylinders want to deliver CNG bottles to carmakers as well
December 15, 2009 | 01:47am CEToriginalWhile Vitkovice Cylinders deliver the bottles to companies executing transformations of cars to CNG. The Czech company is negotiating with carmakers though…
read moreHyundai to introduce its first plug-in hybrid in US in 2010
December 15, 2009 | 01:30am CEToriginalThe hybrid will arrive in Europe in 2011. Hyundai has already become involved in alternative drives: the Elantra Hybrid LPI, i10 EV…
read morePrices of cars sold on Czech market down by 1.4% in November
December 15, 2009 | 01:14am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper by 0.2%, prices of used cars declined by 2.7% even. Spare parts and service works became more expensive though...
read moreHR MANAGERS’ MEETING 2009: Not brains but production workers to be missing in Czech Rep
December 15, 2009 | 12:37am CEToriginalTo educate employees and invest in them pays off nowadays because people do not leave companies but managers…
read moreZliner’s new owner focuses on buses, sales of passenger cars to be subdued
December 14, 2009 | 01:14am CEToriginalZliner is an independent dealer of Toyota, Lexus and Daihatsu cars currently; its showroom in Zlin will probably be for sale in the future...
read moreCzech Insurance Association works on methodology of assessment of fault sharing
December 13, 2009 | 11:54pm CEToriginalIt has been inspired by the Czech Republic and foreign countries as well. A catalogue of standardized cases of shared fault with a specific share could be ready in...
read moreInfiniti during 2010-2012: From petrol through diesel and hybrid to electric cars
December 13, 2009 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe models for US market will be introduced in Europe as well. The Infiniti M and Infiniti QX will be introduced as new generations in 2010; hybrids and electric cars later on…
read morePeugeot 3008: Exceeding of this year’s sales aim in Europe and Czech Rep also by 15%
December 13, 2009 | 11:16pm CEToriginalThe carmaker registers 50,000 orders after six months and increases production in Sochaux. Shares of the particular motorizations, equipment versions and plan for the year 2010…
read moreCetelem: Demand for Allianz travel insurance bigger than for automobile insurance in Czech hypermarkets of Globus
December 13, 2009 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThere were the most active customers in Chomutov and Prague, where the largest number of insurance contracts was concluded in hypermarket…
read moreFord examines capabilities of wood during production of car components
December 13, 2009 | 10:53pm CEToriginalThe combination of wood and plastics does not absorb damp. The material can thus be used in the interior and engine area. However, the problem still remains…
read moreHalfords opened its shop with fast service in Borska Pole, Plzen, second one in city
December 13, 2009 | 10:32pm CEToriginalTotally, it is the sixth branch in the Czech Republic. An analysis carried out by Halfords shows that in case of several price levels of products, customers decide for...
read moreVAST to gain full control over both Chinese joint ventures in Shanghai and Fuzhou
December 13, 2009 | 06:12pm CEToriginalPartners of an alliance of VAST, Witte Automotive, Strattec Security and Adac Automotive will thus reinforce their position on Chinese market…
read moreEngine 1.2 TSI (77 kW): Production for 2009 and 2010 in Czech Rep only, from 2011 in Germany too
December 10, 2009 | 10:38pm CEToriginalThe engine is available in the Skoda Yeti and Volkswagen Golf in the meantime. Along with an assembly into other VW Group models, its production will grow next year…
read moreMann+Hummel introduces production of new particulate filter for diesel engines
December 10, 2009 | 07:07pm CEToriginalThe new DPF has an increased capacity for catching carbon particles, provides integration of other functions and in addition, it is possible to reach CO2 emissions reductions…
read moreJapanese carmaker Isuzu Motors to vigorously enter Central Europe
December 9, 2009 | 10:34pm CEToriginalWithin the next two years, the carmaker will open representation offices in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. The offer of models and sales and service network…
read moreAuto Esa offers guarantee service for free when buying car in action
December 9, 2009 | 08:38pm CEToriginalThe company has also prepared a series of bonuses when using funding. Guarantee service applies to the first implementation of selected servicing operations...
read moreEVC Group to offer electric cars and hybrids charged from electrical network
December 8, 2009 | 06:58pm CEToriginalThe company will offer the completely new electric cars Skoda Roomster and Smart, and transformation of a customer’s car only, too. Parametres, prices and plans…
read moreCredium intends to expand in both automotive and non-automotive consumer finance
December 8, 2009 | 06:13pm CEToriginalTo credit cards and installment plans, on-line credits have expanded the offer and other products will be added. In automotive financing…
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