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Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) began to assess transaction where AutoWallis Group (SsangYong distributor in Czechia, dealer of BMW cars and motorcycles and Mini vehicles in Hungary and Slovenia, representative of total of 23 brands in 16 countries of Central and Eastern Europe/CEE; revenues of HUF 366 billion/EUR 925 million and sales of 44,909 vehicles in 2023) acquires NC Auto (BMW dealerships, BMW Motorrad and Mini service centers in Hradec Králové, Prague and Pardubice, Czechia detached in 2023 from Stratos Auto – Iveco and Kia dealer in Hradec Králové; sales of 737 new and used BMW cars in 2023, +13.4%) from founder (Martin Strakoš)
March 26, 2024 | 10:48am CETflashread more
Supplier for Car of the Year 2024 in Czech Republic: 17 companies supply components (boot/trunk linings, jacks, chocks, ratchets, tyres/tires, washer hoses, carpets, high-strength bolts, door locks and pullers, axle springs, seals/gaskets, electric parking brakes, electric water pumps) for Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214) from Czechia (Autoneum, Brano, Continental, Fehrer, Gumárny Zubří, Gumotex, Kamax, Kiekert, KS Kolbenschmidt/Rheinmetall, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, S.N.O.P./Snop, Strojmetal, THK, Vitesco Technologies, ZF), AutoSAP said. Kiekert-CS supplies GL2.1 locks from Přelouč, THK Rhythm Automotive Czech pillow ball joints (PBJ) from Dačice
March 26, 2024 | 10:40am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 10.1% in February (Volkswagen +9.8%; Stellantis +12%; Renault +5.8%; Toyota +16.8%; Hyundai +2.3%; BMW +3.3%; Mercedes-Benz -4%; Ford -16.9%; Volvo Cars +40.4%; Tesla +15.2%; Nissan +20.6%; Suzuki +55.9%; SAIC Motor +88.1%; Mazda +0.02%; Jaguar Land Rover +5.1%; Mitsubishi +141.1%; Honda +44.1%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +9%, PHEV +11.6%, HEV+MHEV +24.7%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +11.2%, petrol +6.1%, diesel -5.1%)
March 26, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
Automotive Functional Safety Week 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality) in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (L3+ autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence/AI and machine learning-based applications, open-source software) in Berlin, Germany on April 15-18. Representatives of Volkswagen, Bugatti Rimac, Audi, Iveco, Geely, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (Volvo Group), Automobili Pininfarina, Woven by Toyota, Valeo, ZF, Bosch, Horiba Mira, Aptiv, CARIAD, Continental, NXP Semiconductors, Vitesco Technologies, G2 Recruitment, Ansys, Renesas Electronics, Eatron Technologies, Onsemi to speak at event
March 22, 2024 | 10:46am CETflashread more
Tomáš Knespl left ČEZ, joining Smart4smart (distributor of Etrel/Landis+Gyr charging stations in Czechia; customers: Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, Hyundai Motor Czech, BMW, ČEZ, Komerční banka, Škoda Auto, Eurovia, Vodafone, Ministry of Environment, Jaguar; over 1,300 stations delivered since 2014)
March 22, 2024 | 10:32am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 1.1% in February (VW -1.7%; Škoda +9.3%; SEAT+Cupra +22%; VW Commercial Vehicles +13.9%; Audi -13.4%; Bentley -34.4%; Lamborghini -14.3%; Porsche -7.2%; MAN -4.2%; VW Truck & Bus -15.7%; Scania +24.6%; Navistar -20.9%)
March 22, 2024 | 10:26am CETflashread more
Central and Eastern European (CEE) Automotive Forum 2024: Notus Events wants to resume automotive conference with matchmaking (B2B) meetings in Budapest, Hungary after Adam Smith Conferences after three years (7th year in 2021), moving 8th year from April 10-11 for 2025
March 20, 2024 | 01:38pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in February, by 2.8% y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.7%; used: -0.7%, -5.6%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.2%, -2.8%), spare parts and accessories (+1.7%, +5.6%), fuels and oils (+4.3%, +1.2%), service works (+1%, +8.2%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:51pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2024 Western European new car sales outlook at 12.1 million (+4.7%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:44pm CETflashread more
Vitesco Technologies (Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic) sold production of pneumatic comfort seats in Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, Czechia (massage seat systems for Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Bentley, Porsche cars in 4000 sqm hall S) to Continental Automotive
March 18, 2024 | 04:37pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 27% to 201,037 units (120,536 BEVs, +29%; 80,501 PHEVs, +24%) in January, representing 19.9% share in total registrations (penetration, +2.5pp). Tesla Model Y (11,475 cars, +60%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (6,478, +344%), Volvo XC40 (4,423, +43%), Škoda Enyaq (3,992, +36%) and MG4 (3,574, +56%). Volvo XC60 (4,194, +55%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Ford Kuga (3,687, +16%), Audi A3 (2,963, +291%), BMW 3 Series (2,687, +13%) and Mercedes GLC (2,600, +281%)
March 18, 2024 | 04:30pm CETflashread more
For Caravan 2024: Ford Motor Company, Auto-Moto Riegger (Isuzu), Centrum Moravia (Mercedes-Benz), Dajbych Plus (Ineos, Isuzu), SVA Třebíč/SVA Cars, Alba One/Vivibox, ASN Hakr Brno, Auto Moto Přikryl, Backi Adventure, BezKempu.cz, Blue Rent, Caravan Centrum Pardubice, Caravan Metropol, Compact - Service/Shop4x4.cz, CWN/CampingWorld Neugebauer, Hykro, Karavany Lubná, KOV Velim, Life Style Camper, OP Servis, Rakar, Ravver, Rebuild-Car, Resl Group, Ronal, RV Evolution, Sherlog Technology, Tent4rent, Thule, TopTrade, Visu to join 15th motor home, caravan/camper exhibition in Prague, Czechia (March 15-17)
March 15, 2024 | 04:58pm CETflashread more
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Swell gained several new customers, another carmaker as well
December 11, 2012 | 03:42am CEToriginalRecord year 2011, outlook until 2015, growth in new orders, the dominant client Skoda Auto, a shift from Tier 2 and Tier 3 to Tier 1 projects...
read moreSwell expanded its development centre in Czech Rep
December 5, 2012 | 08:55pm CEToriginalThe size of an extension in Horice, its utilization, new technologies, a shift to larger units, HR plan, currently demanded positions...
read moreCzech carmakers, parts producers and universities begin to use 3D printing
October 31, 2012 | 03:36am CEToriginalManufacturer of 3D printers Stratasys, Czech distributor and its clients, the possibility of products, reduction of industrial dependence on China, the outlook of Boston Consulting Group...
read moreVVA 2012: Swell holds workshop on car development in Czech Rep in mid-November
October 29, 2012 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe fifth year of the event will deal with the construction of automobile parts and cars. Representatives of Skoda Auto, Mecas Esi, Ricardo, MBtech and universities will be speaking at the conference...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe to be held in Brno in late October
October 17, 2012 | 12:46am CEToriginalIt is the ninth year of this professional event. Speakers from associations, carmakers, suppliers, banks, consulting firms, service providers...
read moreAutoDesign Prague 2012: Conference on automotive design to be held in Prague
October 14, 2012 | 11:04pm CEToriginalThe speakers will include designers from Porsche, Jaguar, Dassault or Materialise. A follow-up workshop has three sections, one to be led by experts from MBtech. Details, partners, 3D printing...
read moreMBtech CEO Werner Kropsbauer left the company
June 21, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalIts president Hartmut Tresp will stay there on a non-executive post, Christoph Schmidt-Arnold will be the CFO. New head of MBtech, a new logo...
read moreSwell began to test water resistance of automotive components
April 11, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalDetails of coverage test IPX9K, accreditation of new activities in the testing shop, vacant job opportunities, customers...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2012: MBtech organizes Open Days in Czech Rep on April 18
April 10, 2012 | 01:06am CEToriginalTechnology centres of MBtech Bohemia in Plzen, Prague and Mlada Boleslav will be open to potential employees and customers...
read moreDaimler sold majority stake in MBtech to AKKA Technologies
December 8, 2011 | 09:00pm CEToriginalGates to other clients are thus opening for MBtech and a road to new territories is opening for AKKA Technologies. Details...
read moreVVA 2011: Swell to hold workshop on car development in Czech Rep in mid-November
October 26, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginalThe event will deal with numerical simulations and testing in the development cycle of an automobile. The workshop will have the following speakers...
read moreMBtech became member of Czech Automotive Industry Association
October 21, 2011 | 02:25am CEToriginalThe company wants to expand relations with Czech customers, get more contacts and participate in the development of the local automotive industry...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe to be held in Brno in late October
October 20, 2011 | 01:31am CEToriginalThis is the eighth year of the professional event. Speakers from associations, OEMs, suppliers, banks, consulting firms, service providers...
read moreMBtech opened branch in Hungary
August 9, 2011 | 12:33am CEToriginalThe company has thus expanded its presence in CEE, where it is established in the Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey. Location, major tasks in connection with the expansion of Daimler...
read moreDaimler wants to improve perception of Mercedes-Benz brand in Czech Rep, launched long-term campaign
July 19, 2011 | 03:15am CEToriginalActivities in the development, production and sales, the most common myths, promotion of its campaign by Mytyfakta.cz, advertising in the media and on Facebook...
read moreCzech delegation to go to address Australian companies from automotive industry in July
June 1, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalCzech representatives will take part in the conference of Australian Automotive Week 2011 and several workshops at local universities. Details...
read moreMBtech plans further expansion, looking for professionals also in Czech Rep
April 15, 2011 | 12:07am CEToriginalCzech representation, MBtech Bohemia is holding Engineering Day for prospective employees and customers in Plzen, Prague and Mlada Boleslav on April 21...
read moreWolfram Motz became new head of MBtech in Czech Rep
April 13, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginalHe replaced Hartmut Tresp in leading of MBtech Bohemia, who held the position temporarily. The career of Motz...
read moreBrano Group entered China, expanding in Czech Rep and strengthening development
April 4, 2011 | 04:08am CEToriginalThe new joint venture in the Czech Republic, investment in R&D in 2011, new development projects: Li-ion battery and an active suspension of front hood, further orders...
read moreSwell began to perform vibration tests at extreme temperatures
November 3, 2010 | 04:57am CEToriginalThe company extended the technological equipment of the development test-room and will soon put a temperature chamber into operation, which can develop the temperature for the surroundings...
read moreVVA 2010: Swell holding conference on car prototypes in Hradec Kralove in mid November
October 26, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginalThe event is called Prototypes: From Virtuality to Reality. Experience with specific projects and innovations in the field will be presented by...
read moreCzech manufacturer of machinery for carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers, Novapol is bankrupt
August 31, 2010 | 03:02am CEToriginalThe reason is the indebtedness of the company and inability to meet its obligations. Creditors, financial results, customers, plant in Horovice...
read moreMoravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster preparing two other testing laboratories
June 15, 2010 | 03:14am CEToriginalThese will be added to the current two - a noise and a heat one. The cluster also extended member base of two new companies in April…
read moreSwell postponed plans to extent development centre in Horice
February 11, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe company, which provides complete development and testing services for the automotive industry, has spare capacities at present...
read moreVVA 2009: Swell holding workshop on cars framework in Hradec Kralove on November 5
October 26, 2009 | 03:48pm CEToriginalThe event is called The Alternative Approaches in Car Framework. Experience with particular projects and news in the field of car construction will be presented by…
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