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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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Autofox Helps: EDAG Engineering developed face mask for everyday use making 3D print data for mask holders available for free download on website
June 21, 2020 | 11:15pm CETpublicAlternatively, anyone who does not have a 3D printer, can order the Mask4all parts from EDAG's 3D printing partners...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2017: MBtech organizes open days for developers in Czechia
October 15, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalR&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Dates, presentation of the autonomous car Link & Go, vacancies...
read moreMBtech to expand one development centre in Czech Rep
June 21, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalLocation, new halls, amount of investment, services, timing, HR, clients...
read moreShandong Linglong Tire wants to build two more plants, one in Europe
June 21, 2017 | 01:36am CEToriginalDetails of the strategy, sites considered, amount of investment, HR, timing, R&D, orders from carmakers and retailers, results in 2016, plan for 2017, targets for 2020...
read moreVVA 2016: Swell holds another seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 9, 2016 | 12:17am CEToriginalTopics of the 9th year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Cezeta Motors, Zetor Tractors, Hella, One3D, Innomia or CVUT, an increase in the registration fee...
read moreTAL 2016: Aimtec holds conference on logistics in automotive industry in Czech Rep
June 7, 2016 | 11:37pm CEToriginalTerm of the 17th year, location, main topics, speakers, the auspices of AutoSAP and Odette, participation fee, partners, participants last year...
read moreSkoda Auto joined traffic accident research CzIDAS
April 27, 2016 | 02:13am CEToriginalIt was founded by CDV and IDIADA in 2011. The results from three regions of the Czech Republic, causes of accidents on the roads, the proposed measures, other Czech and European projects...
read moreSwell to expand its R&D centre
November 13, 2015 | 02:39am CEToriginalThe scale of investment, the relevant sections, relocation of one facility, investment plan for the next three years, HR, tenders for a number of positions, the new ownership structure...
read moreOne3D: New company specializing in 3D printing of plastic and metal car parts established in Czech Rep
November 11, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalInvestors, services in the field of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping, clients and partners, website, entry into the Moravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster...
read moreVVA 2015: Swell holds next seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 8, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginalTopics of the 8th year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, Iveco, Zetor Tractors, Magna, Hella, EDAG Engineering, BEKO Engineering...
read moreSwell started to do new kinds of tests
July 16, 2015 | 10:19pm CEToriginalAccreditation of new testing standards, simulations of the effects of car wash on car body paint, new R&D magazine not only for experts, completion of the merger, plans for the future...
read moreWolfram Motz promoted from Czech branch of MBtech to AKKA Technologies
April 28, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalHe will be responsible for more countries including Czech Republic. The operating director of MBtech Bohemia was appointed...
read moreSolaris to expand production of buses and trams
January 4, 2015 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe location, amount of investment, growth of capacity, timing, the new Urbino, production plan, sales including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, involvement in the project ZeEUS...
read moreVVA 2014: Swell organizes seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 6, 2014 | 02:25am CEToriginalTopics of the seventh year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, MBtech, TUV Sud, AV Engineering, Mecas Esi, MCAE Systems, Lenam and universities...
read moreSwell introduced expansion plan by 2018
October 24, 2014 | 01:26am CEToriginalDetails of a 5-year strategy, relocation of one facility, extension of R&D centre, HR, tenders for a number of positions, subcontract works, new technologies...
read moreTauber (Genesis Capital): New owner wants to support growth of Swell with other acquisitions
June 25, 2014 | 01:40am CEToriginalThe new owner of Czech R&D company and its profile, the new executives and their competencies, the most important clients...
read moreLubomir Drasar and Pavel Krois sold Swell
June 17, 2014 | 12:18am CEToriginalThe new owner and his profile, the new headquarters, management changes, financial results in 2013, HR...
read moreSwell won contracts for two Italian carmakers
February 13, 2014 | 11:12pm CEToriginalProjects for Ferrari and Iveco, development for a Formula 1 team, trends in high-tech materials (light alloys, biocomposites)...
read moreVVA 2013: Swell holds seminar on car development in Czech Rep in November
October 20, 2013 | 08:28pm CEToriginalTopics of the sixth year, including 3D metal printing, lecturers from Skoda Auto, MBtech, Materialise, Mecas Esi, eCon and universities...
read moreHavlik: Swell to prepare new technology, unique in Central Europe
October 7, 2013 | 11:20pm CEToriginalFinancial results in 2012, development of testing, new projects and clients, HR, student internships, a new website, 20th anniversary of the company, participation in the congress Zulieferer Innovativ...
read moreKhin: MBtech wants to further grow in CEE, considering other R&D centre in Czech Rep
September 30, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginalNew competencies of the Czech branch after the acquisition by AKKA Technologies, the results in 2012, HR, clients, Link & Go concept, trends...
read moreAutoDesign Prague 2013: Next year of conference on automotive design to be held in Czech Rep, but not in Prague
September 19, 2013 | 11:07pm CEToriginalAmong the speakers there will be designers from Skoda Auto, Pininfarina, Ford, Opel, MBtech, BT Design (Benet) and Varroc. Details, partners...
read moreSwell started using photogrammetry – very accurate contactless measurement
April 23, 2013 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe company acquired portable device Tritop in their test room in Horice, which is used in the measurement of displacements and deformations of components...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2013: MBtech holds open day in Czech Rep on April 24
March 26, 2013 | 02:59am CEToriginalMBtech Bohemia’s R&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Demanded professions...
read moreSwell expanded equipment of test room in Horice with climatic chamber
March 13, 2013 | 10:20pm CEToriginalDetails of a new technology for thermal testing, utilization, application in exterior and interior components...
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