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Automotive CEE Day 2025: AutomotiveSuppliers.pl to hold in Opole, Poland 10th matchmaking meeting for automotive suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe on May 8-9. Representatives of purchasing departments of vehicle and engine makers (Arthur Bus, Govecs Poland, MAN Bus, MAN Trucks, Polaris Poland, Stellantis Gliwice, Volkswagen Motor Polska, Zoeller Tech), part/component manufacturers (Adient Poland, Autoliv, Boyd, Brose Sitech, IFA Powertrain Polska, Eldisy, Ficomirrors Polska, Gestamp Wroclaw, Gestamp Wrzesnia, GKN Automotive, Groupe Plastivaloire, Grupa Vorwerk Autotec, HAI Components Poland, IAC Group, Igopak, Ionway Poland, Isringhausen, Kirchhoff Polska, Lear, Magna Car Top Systems Poland, Magna Formpol, Mahle, Mobis Automotive System Czech, MM Systemy, Nidec Motors & Actuators Poland, Nifco Korea, Nippon Seiki Poland, OPmobility, Plast-Met Automotive Systems, Polmotors, Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials Polska, Sapa Polska, Tenglong Polska, TitanX Engine Cooling, Tuopu Poland, UFI Filters, Wirthwein Polska, Valeo Skawina, ZF, ZF CV Systems Poland) to join event. In 2024, event attracted over 710 participants from 450 companies, enabling 2,200 B2B meetings
April 17, 2025 | 08:54am CETflashread more
Olfin Car (Volkswagen, Škoda, Volvo, Toyota, Ford, Lexus, SsangYong/KGM dealer in Trutnov, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Toyota service in Kolín, Czechia) closed Volvo dealership in Trutnov after 6 years (service remained), as part of restructuring of dealer network. In released 4-year-old showroom built on greenfield site, company placed Kia brand
April 17, 2025 | 08:49am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 29% to 1.7 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in March, by 29% to 4.1 million in Q1 – China: 2.4 million BEVs and PHEVs (+36%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 900,000 (+22%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 500,000 (+16%), Rest of World (RoW): 300,000 (+27%)
April 17, 2025 | 08:44am CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2025 Czech new car registrations forecast at 225,000-240,000 units (-3% to +4%, 2024: 231,600), based on development to date (Q1: +3.6%). Stronger economic growth, rising wages, falling interest rates, calm inflation to have positive impact on purchasing power of consumers, companies and to also have positive impact on demand for cars, Razim said, adding that he expects sales to be at upper end of January estimate
April 15, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 1/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia down by 2.5% y/y to CZK 287,000 (EUR 11,430) in Q1, up by 1.1% during Q1 (12% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 23% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 31% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 34% above CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000). Older electric vehicles, whose technology is becoming obsolete due to rapid development, saw large reduction in prices. Advertising supply decreased by 6.8% y/y. In terms of powertrain types, 47.8% of cars on offer had diesel, 46.03% petrol, 2.71% hybrid, 2.19% electric, 0.89% LPG and 0.38% CNG
April 15, 2025 | 07:41am CETflashread more
Auto Opat Group (Auto Opat, Auto Opat CZ, Servis Auto Opat, Autocentrum Legerova; Škoda and Kia dealer, Volkswagen, SEAT, Cupra and VW Commercial Vehicles service, Škoda Plus and Das WeltAuto used car shop in Prague, Czechia – Nupaky, Nové Město) expanded Nové Město branch (Škoda service) with Kia service
April 11, 2025 | 11:49am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in March, stagnated y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.8%; used: +0.5%, -1.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.2%, +0.4%), spare parts and accessories (-0.1%, +1.4%), fuels and oils (-3.2%, -8.5%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.7%, +6.6%)
April 11, 2025 | 11:44am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 19.3% in March, by 3.6% to 59,686 in Q1 (vans -13.2%, -24.9%; trucks -7.3%, -11.6%; buses +56.8%, +28.6%; motorcycles -0.04%, -14%; trailers+semitrailers +7.6%, -1.7%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,395 +261.4%, 3,113 +138%; PHEV: 977 +87.5%, 2,175 +54.3%; LPG: 599 +24.8%, 1,446 +27%; petrol 14,929 +17%, 39,990 +1.1%; diesel 4,665 -1.7%, 12,960 -7.4%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (52,950 in Q1), 12,716 of them were HEVs (+16.7%)
April 11, 2025 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Automotive Functional Safety Week 2025: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold 15th conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality), ISO/PAS 8800 in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (especially artificial intelligence/AI) in Munich, Germany on April 28-30. Representatives of Volkswagen, Scania, Iveco, Lotus, VinFast, NXP Semiconductors, Renesas Electronics, Valeo, Schaeffler, TomTom, Bosch, Hella, BorgWarner, Continental, Horiba Mira, Ficosa, Magna Electronics, Infineon Technologies, Fraunhofer IESE to speak at event
April 9, 2025 | 12:58pm CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 9.3% to EUR 718 per claim in 2024, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and fuel system (including turbochargers) defects are most often, (internal combustion) engine repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics system are most reliable
April 9, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
Paul Zekhuis decided to leave AutoBinck Group (group of dozens of companies in mobility, energy sectors with 1,700 employees in 31 countries; 4 divisions: Mobinck, Leasing, Car Distribution, Ebinck) after 10 years, joining BD-Capital. Vincent Weijers appointed as new CEO, coming from Bol.com
April 9, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
SYMA (Systems of Management) 2025: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 27th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (TISAX, VDA 6.8, artificial intelligence/AI, digital twin, ESG, ISO standards, NIS2) in Pilsen, Czechia on April 14-15. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech, Škoda Electric, Robert Bosch, DQS Slovakia, Munters, Unicorn, Next Generation Security Solutions (NGSS), Škoda JS, Technical University of Liberec (TUL) to speak at event
April 8, 2025 | 12:47pm CETflashread more
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Porsche expects growth of sales by 25% in Czech Rep in 2009
October 1, 2009 | 11:29pm CEToriginalThe new model Panarema should markedly help this year’s sales with an assumed sales rate of 50 cars. The company Porsche Inter Auto sold in Q1-3...
read moreSkoda started selling Octavia with LPG drive in Czech Rep
October 1, 2009 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe extra pay compared to the petrol version is CZK 35,000. Cars with LPG drive have already been offered by Subaru on the Czech market; another carmaker will be offering…
read moreMBtech introduced new testing system for electronic control unit in Czech Rep
October 1, 2009 | 05:05pm CEToriginalThe company MBtech Bohemia gave the first piece was given to the University of West Bohemia in Plzen. Advantages of the new system PROVEtech:μHiL are…
read moreFRANKFURT: Skoda Auto to produce 2,000 Superb Combi cars this year
October 1, 2009 | 03:51pm CEToriginalThe carmaker expects that the production will run 50/50 (sedan/estate) for now. Production capacity of the Superb model range will be for the next year...
read moreMitsubishi to supply PSA with small electric cars based on i-MiEV model
October 1, 2009 | 11:58am CEToriginalThis electric car will be introduced under both brands Peugeot and Citroen in Europe at the end of 2010. PSA wants to sell…
read moreAAA Auto offering a discount of CZK 20,000 to 50,000 for a car purchase by leasing or credit by end of October
October 1, 2009 | 10:55am CEToriginalThe level of discount is directly proportional to car value and duration of repayment. Penetration of financial services provided by AAA Auto now reaches…
read moreMoving Frederic Banzet to post of Citroen’s CEO made other personnel changes
October 1, 2009 | 09:59am CEToriginalChristope Musy will accede to Banzet’s former post of business manager in Citroen’s representations for Europe; the German representation will be taken by…
read morePorsche Inter Auto opened new Porsche showroom in Prague
October 1, 2009 | 12:01am CEToriginalSales and service of Porsche cars have moved to Prosek from Smichov, where there has not been a sufficient capacity anymore. The company has invested in it...
read moreGE Money Auto offering free capacity insurance to credit for car purchase by end of year
September 30, 2009 | 11:20pm CEToriginalGE Money Auto has been offering capacity insurance since 2000 already. Insurance for the credit autoCredit Jistota is provided by the French insurance company...
read moreAAA Auto continues its scrap bonus offer even in autumn
September 30, 2009 | 11:01pm CEToriginalWithin the first wave, 1850 customers have made use of the scrap bonus offer in the Czech Republic and Slovakia from March to June. For the first week after the second wave launching...
read moreAuto Esa decided to depute its communication activities to external agency
September 29, 2009 | 06:21pm CEToriginalThe company has been securing external communication by themselves so far. In mid September the used car dealer agreed on cooperation with a communication agency...
read moreHana Holcova left Czech representation of Honda
September 29, 2009 | 05:54pm CEToriginalHolcova worked in the company Honda Czech Republic for four and a half year, and has decided to leave at her own request now. Her successor is...
read moreFRANKFURT: 200 orders for sedan Karma arrived to producer of plug-in hybrids Fisker over half year
September 29, 2009 | 02:50pm CEToriginalSince the Geneva Motor Show the carmaker has been accepting orders for the coupe-cabriolet Karma S whose production will begin as late as 2011. Currently, the carmaker has...
read morePorsche holding free service drive in Prague and Brno next week
September 29, 2009 | 01:47pm CEToriginalWithin the drive Porsche Service Clinic, Porsche owners will get not only a 24-point car diagnosis, but also...
read moreAudi A8: Carmaker to introduce a new generation of limousine even this year
September 29, 2009 | 10:50am CEToriginalThe public though expects the new limousine Audi A8 to be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. Sales in Europe will be initiated in...
read moreHonda to have dealer representation in Plzen after year again
September 28, 2009 | 11:13pm CEToriginalCompany MTX has decided to scale down its activities, which included, among others, the sale of Honda cars. New dealer became the company...
read moreAutobond to open Suzuki showroom in Plzen and to build multi-brand complex there whithin a year
September 28, 2009 | 10:09pm CEToriginalThe company is now discussing what brands the company will be offering in the new sales and service centre with carmakers on Czech market...
read moreTatra made rande of personnel changes with aim to cope with crisis
September 25, 2009 | 01:28pm CEToriginalThe Czech truck producer established posts of managing director and marketing manager, at the same time the company replaced its sales manager. The positions have been filled with...
read moreWitte Nejdek to organise their second Constructor´s Night on October 1
September 25, 2009 | 02:42am CEToriginalThe event will focus on car security this time, and all current and future constructors are welcome to take part. In corporation with Volvo Cars...
read moreCredium agreed to cooperate with another carmaker in Czech Rep, starting Hyundai cars’ financing
September 24, 2009 | 01:52am CEToriginalHyundai customers may choose between financing through long-term partner CSOB Leasing or a new company Credium. The new cooperation will be presented under the brand...
read moreLouwman plans sales growth of Toyota cars by 25% in Czech Rep in 2009
September 24, 2009 | 01:07am CEToriginalThe company has opened its second Toyota showroom in the Czech Republic - in Usti nad Labem this year. In 2009, Louwman Motor Praha plans to sell...
read moreMazda has new financial and marketing directors in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 22, 2009 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThomas Egan and Martin Bucek left the Prague-based office, being at Mazda since the establishment of direct importer representation. Their posts have been taken by...
read moreFRANKFURT: Lotus prepares to enter Czech market, having no interest in Slovakia now
September 21, 2009 | 10:35pm CEToriginalBritish manufacturer of sports cars negotiates the representation with two partners in the Czech Republic. Decision on a new dealership in Prague will be made...
read moreLouwman to begin sale of Ford cars, buying dealership in Czech Rep
September 21, 2009 | 09:41pm CEToriginalThis is the company’s first activity regarding the Ford brand in Europe. Apart from brands Toyota and Lexus, Louwman intends to expand in the Czech Republic concerning the sales of Ford cars...
read moreSkoda dealer network in Czech Rep gets into troubles; sales falling faster than number of showrooms
September 21, 2009 | 08:41pm CEToriginalDealers are competing more than in the past; however the number of Skoda sales outlets in the Czech Republic fell in more than a year and half to...
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