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Clean Mobility 2025: ABF to hold conference at e-Salon fair in Prague, Czechia on November 13. Representatives of Ford Motor Company, Škoda Auto, Zebra Group, Aures Holdings, Arval, GreenWay, Green Brother, eMobility Solutions, Ampeco, SKB Group, Codibly, AgeVolt, EnviTrail, Arriva, Ekoenergetyka, Kempower, Elektrobus, Aviloo, Bilfinger, eKolo.cz, Wolt, BattSwap, Go4, PWC, Teplárny Brno, ČEZ ESCO, Saytech, Kinstellar, E.ON, Peoplecar, Cario, Xmarton, I-Tec, ČBK (Czech Battery Cluster), BEPA (Batteries European Partnership Association), AustriaTech, PowerHub, Czech E-mobility Platform, ZONE Cluster, PSNM (Polish New Mobility Association), ČVUT, VAIA, MŽP (Ministry of Environment of Czech Republic), MD (Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic), MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic), CzechInvest, CDV (Transport Research Centre), EIT Urban Mobility to speak at event
November 13, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 7.8% in October (motorcycles -31.9%; buses +64.8%; vans/trucks -4.2%; trailers -5.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 52.1% to 83,371 units (52,425 BEVs +47.7%, 30,946 PHEVs +60%), representing share of 33.3% (21+12.4%)
November 13, 2025 | 07:42am CETflashread more
e-Salon, e-Technology, e-Bike Fest 2025: Amilo/Top Drive Club (Smart, Zeekr), Autobinck (Mitsubishi, MG), AutoWallis (KGM/SsangYong), BYD Automotive Czech, Car Point (Volkswagen), Daimler Truck Česká republika (Mercedes-Benz, Fuso), Emil Frey (Leapmotor, Opel), Ford Motor Company, Grand Automotive Central Europe (Nissan), Hedin Distribution CZ (Xpeng), Hyundai Motor Czech, Iron System (Riddara), Kia Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Orbion Cars (Lynk & Co), Plastonic (Dongfeng, Hongqi, Voyah, MHero/M-Hero), Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Moon Power), Profi Auto CZ (Iveco, Fiat Professional), Renault Czech Republic (Renault, Dacia, Alpine), SFR Motor (Farizon), Škoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, Volvo Car Czech Republic, Alfa Profi (EVUM), Amigi Consulting (TeslaDave), Aures Holdings (AAA Auto), BG Technik CS, Blohmann (elBlesk), ELS Moto/Piedra Natural (MulticarGo, Rawrr, 79Bike, Arctic Leopard, Hiley, Easycool), Eurogreen CZ (Aixam, CutCat, Polaris Goupil), GoodPed (Mopedix), Hommelby (Victory), I-Tec Czech (eLion), Lera Motors, Letovické strojírny (TPC Industry Czech Republic), Silen Motorcycles, Univer Mobility (Syneriq, Sevic, Cargoniq), 1PS Technology, Auto-Charge, Car MNGMT (Car Management), Carporio, Červinka-Czech Republic, Dynax, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), E.ON Energie (E.ON Drive), eJoin CZ, Elexim (MyBox), Euro Charge, EV Repair, EV Solutions, Grep Energie (Adopt.energy, Alfen), Havrla-Upgrade (BMW i3upgrade.cz), Chargee eMobility, Jimark (Nayax), PKV Build, Pražská energetika (PRE), R-EVC (EcoVolter), Sectron (MyBox, Olife Energy), Schneider Electric CZ, Smar, SunBrothers (Aiko, Resacs, Victron), SunLife Energy, Valeo, Voltdrive, ASEP to join 7th fair for clean mobility, technologies, solutions for e-mobility in Prague, Czechia (November 13-16)
November 13, 2025 | 07:35am CETflashread more
e-Salon, e-Technology 2024: 115 exhibitors (+5.5%, 2023: 109) and 26,657 visitors (+15.7%, 23,042), who completed 2,443 test drives (+9.6%, 2,228), joined 6th clean mobility, technologies and solutions for e-mobility fair in Prague, Czechia (November 7-10)
November 11, 2025 | 07:57pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 3/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.5% y/y to CZK 294,000 (EUR 12,110) in Q1-3, down by 1.3% during Q3 (14% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 19% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 20% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 18% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 16% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 13% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). In terms of powertrain types, 47.13% of cars on offer had petrol, 46.53% diesel, 2.63% hybrid, 2.29% electric, 0.93% LPG, 0.42% CNG and 0.07% others
November 11, 2025 | 07:48pm CETflashread more
Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at e-Salon 2023 clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia was absence of showroom mode in Nio ET5 Touring BEV. Subsequently, Chinese automaker integrated primitive version of this mode into model, which can only be managed remotely by administrator at Nio headquarters
November 11, 2025 | 07:41pm CETflashread more
Hyundai to suspend production in Nošovice, Czechia (Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric models; ICEVs, MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) for next two days (November 7, November 10) due to lower demand, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said. This is another shutdown at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech after three non-production days on October 27, October 30-31
November 7, 2025 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 20.2% to 6.17 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in Q1-3, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales down by 19.1% to 3.76 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
November 7, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Quality Days 2025: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold conference on modern approaches in quality, improvement in Prague, Czechia on November 11-12 with separate section on quality in automotive industry. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic, Raiffeisenbank, Diribet, DQS Slovakia, NGSS (Next Generation Security Solutions), Munters, ČEZ, Porsenna Energy, MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic) to speak at event
November 7, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1% in Q3, by 1.2% to 6.6 million in Q1-3 (VW -0.4%, +2.8%; Škoda +15.1%, +14.1%; SEAT+Cupra +9.8%, +4.1%; VW Commercial Vehicles +10%, -10.7%; Audi -2.6%, -4.8%; Bentley +23.9%, -2%; Lamborghini -13.8%, -3.2%; Porsche -5.7%, -6%; MAN +24.7%, +4%; VW Truck & Bus -4%, +2.5%; Scania -0.9%, -7.6%; International Motors/Navistar -57.3%, -28.2%). Rise in orders is driven in particular by new models of all drive types (+17% in Western Europe in Q1-3), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, VW Transporter/Multivan, Cupra Terramar, Skoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911; battery electric vehicle (BEV) orders increase particularly strongly (+64%) and account for around 22% of total order intake in Western Europe, automaker said
November 7, 2025 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Business Lease (AutoBinck Group) to sell branches in Czechia, Slovakia to ČSOB Leasing (KBC Group) for EUR 72 million. Transaction is subject to approval by relevant antitrust authorities and is expected to close in Q1 2026. Merger to create player with portfolio of 25,000 vehicles in operating leasing (CZ: 15,000, SK: 10,000). Allen Overy Shearman Sterling/A&O Shearman and ING Bank advised seller, Baker McKenzie advised buyer. AutoBinck indicated that after Netherlands (Terberg Business Lease Group to Arval in 2022), Czechia and Slovakia, it intends to sell leasing companies in other countries (Poland, Hungary, Romania). Amid rapid market consolidation, partnering with larger players offers best path for future growth. Sale of Czech and Slovak operations to KBC marks first step in that direction, Weijers said
November 4, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 35.9% y/y to 54,319 in September, of which 51,090 cars (-27.1%, due to cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover) and 3,229 commercial vehicles (-77.9%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 15.2% to 582,250 in Q1-3, of which 543,099 cars (-8.4%) and 39,151 commercial vehicles (-58.1%)
November 4, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
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July 27, 2017 | 12:04am CEToriginalHis profile, position, further direction, successor, company profile and brands represented...
read moreUber to expand cooperation with Axa
July 26, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBoth companies have been working together in one African country since 2016. Locations, product, timing...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen Group cars without software update could lose registration in Germany
July 26, 2017 | 11:22pm CEToriginalAllegedly, it follows from KBA documents. Timing, expressions of automakers and Czech authorities, penetration of modifications in the Czech Republic...
read moreFiat agreed on wage growth in Serbia
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read moreAudi faces criticism in China for comparing brides to used cars
July 25, 2017 | 10:33pm CEToriginalIt was created by a joint venture between Volkswagen and a Chinese partner. The carmaker has withdrawn the advertisement and intends to investigate the matter…
read moreDRB-Hicom agreed to sell stakes in Proton and Lotus
July 24, 2017 | 10:44pm CEToriginalThe buyer, the amount of shares, the signing of the contract, other bidders, the expansion to the car markets with right-hand driving, the interest of Chinese automakers in the South-East Asia market...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
July 23, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalFor several years, he has led one of the Volkswagen Group brands. His next direction, successor, timing...
read moreEC investigates possible cartels of German carmakers
July 23, 2017 | 11:47pm CEToriginalOne of them has allegedly admitted potential anti-competitive behaviour. Affected companies and parts, form of negotiation of agreements, imminent fines...
read moreMitsubishi Motors gained giant contract for hybrids in Europe
July 23, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe automaker delivered the vehicles within the Green Investment Scheme by under the Kyoto Protocol. Country, client, model, number of cars…
read moreContinental looks for dozens of people for plant in Czech Rep
July 20, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalLocation, HR, reasons, positions, products and clients...
read moreMercedes on Stock: Mercedes-Benz launched microsite with stock vans in Czech Rep
July 20, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalNumber of vehicles offered including passenger versions, filtering options, benefits, stock car offer...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased in June 2017
July 19, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalPrices of both new and used cars went up, the same applies to motorcycles. Increased service prices, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, year-on-year development...
read moreBabic: AvtoVAZ plans to cut over 8,000 jobs
July 18, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThis represents 40% of the total workforce. Timing, sales results in H1, the profit return plan...
read moreSkoda Auto succeeded in large tender of Czech Ministry of Transport
July 18, 2017 | 12:48am CEToriginalModels and number of cars, including 4x4 and CNG, the organizations concerned, the price, the bidders, the new tender for vans, the Skoda wholesale sales and fleet centres...
read morePilny: BMW plans test centre for self-driving cars in Czech Rep
July 16, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalConsiderated locations, amount of investment, other projects for autonomous vehicle testing in the country...
read moreDieselgate: Daimler allegedly sold over 1 million vehicles with excess emissions
July 14, 2017 | 12:09am CEToriginalIt reportedly results from a document issued by a German court. The carmaker did not comment on the information. Regions, timing...
read moreChamber of deputies approved fee renewal for uninsured cars in Czech Rep
July 13, 2017 | 01:04am CEToriginalMPs have agreed on a single amendment, which concerns more rigorous control of the damage prevetion fund...
read moreAutomotive industry association increased outlook for car production in Turkey in 2017
July 13, 2017 | 12:50am CEToriginalProduction, export and sales in H1, negative effects on demand in the domestic market...
read moreCode of Ethics: Hyundai modified sales conditions in Czech Rep
July 11, 2017 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThis was done on the basis of an antitrust investigation. Details of change relating to brand insurance, financial results of Hyundai Motor Czech in 2016...
read moreCzech antitrust authority imposed fine on two car dealers for cartel
July 11, 2017 | 01:32am CEToriginalOne of them is NH Car. Details of forbidden behaviour, profile of the second company, amount of penalties, reduction of the fine for cooperation with UOHS...
read moreDieselgate: Netherlands to investigate Suzuki and Chrysler for emissions
July 11, 2017 | 01:15am CEToriginalAffected Suzuki and Jeep models, recalls, testing of vehicles of other carmakers, software to protect the engine from damage...
read moreVolkswagen appointed new head of Skoda sales
July 10, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalWerner Eichhorn will move to a different position within the group. A new board member of Skoda Auto for sales and marketing comes from Porsche Holding Salzburg...
read moreDieselgate: Winterkorn reportedly knew about manipulations moths before revelation of Volkswagen scandal
July 10, 2017 | 01:03am CEToriginalThe automaker claims that its top management had learned the details of the manipulations only days before the scandal was revealed in the US. Details…
read moreEuropean Commission approved PSA's takeover of Opel
July 7, 2017 | 12:08am CEToriginalThe Commission's decision concerns only automotive activities. The decision regarding the takeover of the financial division...
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