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Modern Technologies in Electric Transport 2025: SmartCityvPraxi.cz to hold conference on electric passenger cars, trucks, city buses, infrastructure, support for electromobility at e-Salon fair in Prague, Czechia on November 14. Representatives of Daimler Truck Czech Republic, Eurogreen CZ, Arval CZ, ČEZ ESCO, Enika.cz, Czech E-mobility Platform, MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic), MŽP (Ministry of Environment of Czech Republic), MD (Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic) to speak at event
November 14, 2025 | 08:17am CETflashread more
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
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Emil Frey moved training centre for Peugeot, Citroen and DS in Czech Rep
June 1, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe new location of the center for training employees of the Czech dealer network, reasons for moving...
read moreCzech Rep wants to test autonomous vehicles in Usti nad Labem Region
May 31, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginalInvolvement of the municipality, university and science and technology parks in international projects, benefits of the site...
read moreSDA: 222 HEVs and 24 EVs registered in Czech Rep in April
May 31, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThere were also 187 CNG-powered cars and 79 LPG cars added to the registry. Leaders of alternative drives, results in 4 months...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU down by 6.6% in April
May 31, 2017 | 12:09am CEToriginalFirst fall after five months of growth, Easter effect, results in individual countries, Central European demand, sales of carmakers, KPMG comment and outlook...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group fell by 1.4% in April
May 30, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalFirst drop after one month of growth, demand in individual markets, growth in Russia and China, sales of individual brands, results over 4 months, commentary...
read moreCar sales in Russia rose 6.9% in April
May 30, 2017 | 11:44pm CEToriginalSecond growth in a row, results in 4 months, Skoda sales, AEB comment...
read moreProblems of subcontractor affected BMW production in several countries
May 29, 2017 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIt is a supplier to Robert Bosch. Locations, models, components, timing, estimated damage, not-produced cars...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe fell by 8% in April
May 29, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalDemand in individual countries, growth in four states, results in 4 months, commentary and outlook...
read moreSales of Skoda cars rose by 0.1% in April
May 29, 2017 | 10:45pm CEToriginalThis is the 17th increase in a row. Sales in individual markets, the growth in Russia and drop in China, interest in particular models, comments, successor of the Yeti...
read moreDieselgate: German prosecutor's office also investigates Bosch in Daimler case
May 29, 2017 | 12:11am CEToriginalThe Prosecutor's Office is investigating Bosch employees for suspicion of aiding emissions fraud. Timing, the supplier's expression...
read moreCar sales in Germany dropped by 8% in April
May 28, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalProduction as well as exports dropped. The impact of the number of working days, demand for individual brands, orders, results over four months...
read moreAlza to launch online sale of EVs in Czech Rep
May 26, 2017 | 03:40am CEToriginalReasons, timing, e-shop dealing with carmakers, delivery times, an ad for a new project through a VW car...
read moreHarley-Davidson to build another factory
May 25, 2017 | 11:16pm CEToriginalMoving part of the production from the USA is criticized by local unions. Location, reasons, sales in 2016...
read moreDieselgate: German investigators carried out raids at Daimler
May 24, 2017 | 11:11pm CEToriginalThe automaker stated it is cooperating with the authorities. Locations, investigations by US authorities...
read moreDieselgate: US to sue FCA for emissions
May 24, 2017 | 10:56pm CEToriginalThese are vehicles of the US division Chrysler. Reaction of the stock exchange, the expression of the automaker, the estimated amount of the fine and the cost of the solution...
read moreMann+Hummel makes changes in organizational structure in Eastern Europe
May 23, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginalRelated changes in the Czech Republic, personnel changes in Czech subsidiaries...
read moreAssociations: Automotive industry in Central Europe to need 100,000 people
May 23, 2017 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe industry is already experiencing a shortage of skilled labor in all V4 countries. A call to national governments...
read moreFord appointed new CEO
May 23, 2017 | 12:18am CEToriginalReasons, Mark Fields's successor, new management structure, stock market reaction...
read moreDieselgate: US court approved Bosch agreement with consumers and used car dealers
May 22, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalIt happened half a year after the agreement had been reached. However, the company did not admit a conscious share in manipulations or any misconduct. Financial conditions…
read moreSlovenia sold Cimos
May 22, 2017 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe buyer, transaction value, planned investments, products and clients...
read moreVolkswagen appointed new Head of Commercial Vehicles in Czech Rep
May 21, 2017 | 11:22pm CEToriginalThe distributor promoted its own manager. Jan Prochazka returned to Skoda Auto after six years, where he took the position of...
read moreSlovakia supported purchase of 200 EVs and HEVs over six months
May 18, 2017 | 11:25pm CEToriginalIf the sale continues at the current rate, the package of subsidies will not be exhausted. Details…
read moreDieselgate: EC started proceedings with Italy for FCA car emissions
May 18, 2017 | 11:00pm CEToriginalIf Italy does not provide a satisfactory response to alleged inaction, the case may end in court. Response time...
read moreSamuelsson: Volvo Car limits development of diesel engines
May 17, 2017 | 11:46pm CEToriginalSome development projects will be terminated while others will continue. Details, focus on electric drive, the first EV...
read moreFord wants to cut costs by USD 3 billion, to dismiss hundreds of permanent staff
May 17, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalReasons, emphasis on voluntary departures, agency staff, a profitability increase plan, financial results in Q1, investments...
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