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Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2025: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 24th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on May 20. Representatives of BMW Group, Škoda Auto, Denso Manufacturing Hungary, Bosch, Siemens, ČVUT/CTU 6Gmobile Research Lab, LogTech, Still, Zebra Technologies to speak at event
May 15, 2025 | 05:25pm CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,949,000 (-0.2%) to 1,964,000 (+0.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 462,000 (+21.4%) to 462,000 (+21.4%), and cut 2026 forecast from 2,013,000 to 1,992,000, of which BEVs from 570,000 to 557,000
May 15, 2025 | 05:10pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 7% y/y in April and export by 8% (one fewer working day)
May 14, 2025 | 05:26pm CETflashread more
Battery Forum Poland 2025: Ptak Warsaw Expo to hold 2nd fair for battery, energy storage, power supply technologies in Warsaw, Poland on May 20-22. 103 exhibitors such as Tesla Poland, Pixii, TÜV Süd Battery Testing, TÜV Rheinland Polska to join event. Representatives of PESA, ESMAP (World Bank), EIT InnoEnergy, EBRD, Santander Bank, TÜV Süd Polska, LG Energy Solution Europe to speak at accompanying conference (PESA Battery Conference, May 20-21). First edition of exhibition in 2024 attracted 128 exhibitors and 8,107 visitors
May 14, 2025 | 05:14pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 0.2% in April (motorcycles -20.8%; buses +22%; vans/trucks -16%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 55.9% to 69,852 units (45,535 BEVs +53.5%, 24,317 PHEVs +60.7%), representing share of 28.8% (18.8+10%)
May 9, 2025 | 05:57pm CETflashread more
SpeedChain Slovakia 2025: Reliant to hold 8th logistics conference in Modra near Pezinok, Slovakia on May 15. Representatives of Goodyear Slovakia, Logio, CTP Slovakia, Kuka Robotics Czech, Intralog Services, X-Care Robotics, Mountpark, MD Logistika, Panattoni Slovakia, Raben Logistics Slovakia, TimoCom, Antwell Group, Konecta Slovakia, Metrans Danubia, Samskip, Kuehne + Nagel to speak at event
May 9, 2025 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy, electromobility, ESG, waste management for companies, public administration) wants to achieve turnover of CZK 2 billion (EUR 80 million) within 3-5 years. During first year, SEEN made several acquisitions and carried out number of orders (methodology for rest areas according to AFIR/Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation for Czech Road and Motorway Directorate/ŘSD, concept for development of public infrastructure for e-mobility in Pilsen, Czechia). Erste Grantika Advisory (Česká spořitelna) became partner for financing consultancy. Company also considers entering field of energy distribution
May 6, 2025 | 03:52pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU fell in Q1 (vans -12.2% to 352,490; trucks -16% to 72,941; buses+coaches -1.8% to 8,674), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +32.6%, +50.6%, +50.3%; HEV+MHEV: +0.7%, -47.8%, -28.7%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: -43.1%, -3.3%, -7.9%; petrol: -25.8%, -6.9%, 0 units; diesel: -14%, -17.7%, -5.6%)
May 6, 2025 | 03:46pm CETflashread more
ElektroFest 2025: AB Motors CZ (MG), Volvo Group Czech Republic (Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks), Ford Motor Company, Renault Czech Republic, C Automobil Import (Citroën), Tesla Czech Republic, Kia Czech, Hyundai Motor Czech, O Automobil Import (Opel), Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen), Daimler Truck Czech Republic, Milan Král Group, Auto Racek (Škoda), Šudoma (Peugeot), Autosalon Jiří Souček, Auto Palace, Porsche Inter Auto CZ, S.&W. Automobily (Mercedes-Benz), Synot Auto (BMW), PEMM Brno, Volt Garáž (Vmoto), Motopoint (Horwin), Meteor Motor Tech CR (Zero, Polaris), Motocentrum HK, GoodPed (Mopedix), Eurogreen CZ (Goupil), AAA Auto, SunLife Energy, Lascam Systems, Teslička.cz, JSC Hydraulika, Citya Mobility, UniChargePay.eu, Pomalé-nabíjení.cz, ASAP Delivery (eShopKurýr.cz), Creative Spell (Malá elektromobilita), eKolo, Hugo Bike, Alza.cz, Amigi Consulting (KTM-ebikes.cz), Nano Power, Beneš a Lát, Top-Pojištění.cz, Solar Association, APEL, ASEP, SDA became partners/supporters, exhibitors at 5th clean mobility festival (meeting of electric cars, meeting of electric motorcycles, EcoRace race, e-scooter race, test drives, conference/workshop) in Pelhřimov, Czechia (May 9-11)
May 6, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 58.9% to 216,800 in Q1 (VW +39.6%; Škoda +93.3%; SEAT+Cupra +167.4%; VW Commercial Vehicles +51.1%; Audi +30.1%; Porsche +326.4%; MAN +178.5%; VW Truck & Bus -39.5%; Scania +121.3%; International Motors/Navistar +53.6%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (43,700 cars, +26.3%), VW ID.3 (28,100, +7.7%), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 22,800, +0%), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 20,200, +44.7%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 19,100), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 16,000), Porsche Macan Electric (14,200), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 12,700, +81.4%), Cupra Born (11,000, +59.4%), Cupra Tavascan (7,600), Škoda Elroq (6,800), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 4,200, -1%) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.2% (+3.7 pp, Q1 2024: 6.5%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 64%, automaker said, adding that PHEV deliveries up by 15% to 82,500
May 6, 2025 | 03:35pm CETflashread more
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GENEVA: Skoda Fabia RS: Hatchback and wagon, 1.4 TSI engine (132 kW), lights with LEDs
March 2, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginalThe sport chassis has been newly given the XDS electronic control system of differential unity. Sales will begin in...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Volkswagen to invest EUR 500 to 600 million in Slovakia between 2009 and 2011
March 1, 2010 | 07:47am CEToriginalOne half will go to the new model range. In 2012, the production capacity in Bratislava will rise from the current 1,200 cars/day to...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: TPCA expects production growth in 2010
March 1, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginalThe company increased its production capacity, accelerated the tact time, and is also able to cover the increased demand from parent carmakers by extra shifts...
read moreDealers in Czech Rep: Skoda Superb Combi is successful, interest to further grow
February 28, 2010 | 11:37pm CEToriginalDealers are not much aware of the facelifted models Fabia and Roomster, details are expected in mid-March...
read moreSkoda Fabia and Roomster facelift: Production and sale from April, orders to begin in March
February 24, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginalThe 1.2 TSI engine from Mlada Boleslav was added to the well-established petrol engines; regarding diesel engines, the pump-nozzle system has been replaced by common rail...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Plastika negotiates investor's entry into company
February 17, 2010 | 04:17am CEToriginalGenerally, Tier 2 suppliers’ consolidation is underway at the moment, Tier 1 suppliers consider whom to retain. Plastika returned to profit in 2009...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Crisis did not reduce chance of becoming new supplier of carmaker
February 17, 2010 | 03:39am CEToriginalThe current situation in plants of Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Motors Slovakia, TPCA...
read moreRenault: From internal combustion engine directly to electric vehicles, no hybrids
February 16, 2010 | 02:12am CEToriginalSuccess of Renault electric cars on the market will be supported Better Place from 2011. Cars with LPG, CNG drives and electric vehicles in the Czech Republic...
read moreESI Global Forum 2010: First year of conference focused on development of prototypes to be held in Munich in May
February 16, 2010 | 12:50am CEToriginalThere will be over 80 case studies presented at the event; the latest news will be presented by...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Jahn: New production and progress of R&D not to be in Czech Rep without euro
February 14, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalHowever, due to the budget deficit, the introduction of the euro is being postponed from previously contemplated years 2012 and 2013 to...
read moreMcKinsey & Company: Automotive supplier without strategy for emerging markets will have problems in few years
February 11, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginalHowever, developed markets now require electric cars and other alternative drives. Car sales in Germany in 2010...
read moreFleet managers of companies: Car ownership can be advantage for large fleets, accident insurance is not necessity
February 10, 2010 | 03:15am CEToriginalUnlike an operating lease, a company can quickly respond to changes in the number of employees, turnover, changes in management as well as their rotation...
read moreAlternative drives have not taken hold in fleets of companies yet
February 10, 2010 | 01:30am CEToriginalRegarding CNG, companies are waiting for more filling stations, and with electric vehicles there is a problem with batteries. However, the Toyota Prius hybrid, which is already used by companies, is gaining ground...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Avia to enter other continents, to present green technologies
February 9, 2010 | 03:18am CEToriginalThe company will set up a representation in North and South America, North Africa and the Middle East, and is considering an assembly plant in Russia. CNG, electric and hybrid drive...
read moreSkoda Auto at time of crisis: To enter new markets, expand range of models, localize production abroad
February 9, 2010 | 02:56am CEToriginalThe carmaker is subsequently introducing the CKD manufacturing in all its foreign plants. However, there is a delay in Ukraine...
read moreINSURANCE BUSINESS CZ & SK 2009: Decline in car insurance being compensated by other types of non-life insurance
February 8, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThese include insurance of D&O, business interruption, photovoltaic projects, and ability to repay. The development of the global market and outlook for 2010...
read moreINSURANCE BUSINESS CZ & SK 2009: Entry of insurance company Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance on Czech market being delayed
February 8, 2010 | 01:10am CEToriginalThe Japanese insurance company focuses on non-life insurance in Europe. In the Czech Republic, MSI will begin operate in...
read moreRenault to introduce at least one new product in Czech Rep every month in H1
January 28, 2010 | 01:22am CEToriginalFluence, Megane RS, EDC transmission, new Master, Traffic facelift, Dacia Duster will be concerned. The carmaker will introduce Megane CC and a new small cabriolet in Geneva...
read moreIIR hold professional training Certified Fleet Manager in Prague in mid-February
January 26, 2010 | 01:29am CEToriginalThe training will address financing, purchase, costs, Car Policy, outsourcing, insurance, and technologies. The training will be carried out by representatives of companies...
read moreSales and market share of Nissan up in Czech Rep and across Central Europe in 2009
January 25, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginalSuccessful crossover Qashqai will pass through a facelift this year and will get a smaller sibling Juke. These and other innovations are to help in 2010—to increase sales in the region by...
read moreKia Sportage: Third generation to be introduced in Geneva, production to be started in Zilina in June
January 25, 2010 | 03:32am CEToriginalRecently launched production of the sister model Hyundai ix35 and increasing deliveries to Hyundai’s Czech plant increase production of engines in Zilina...
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 more2010 NAIAS: Detroit Motor Show to focus on electric, hybrid and small cars, 60 novelties to be presented
January 15, 2010 | 03:25am CEToriginalIt is being expected that by 2013 the proportion of smaller cars on the total US sales will rise from 32% (in 2009) to...
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 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…
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