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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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Martin Benda left Scania CER after five years
December 2, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalAttila Vendegh replaced him in the position of director of marketing and communications, coming to the Central European headquarters of Scania from...
read moreAudi Airport Service: Audi and Europcar in Czech Rep agreed to provide pick-up service at Prague Airport
December 2, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginalIt is designed for managers traveling on business trips or families going on holiday by air. Details and advantages of the services…
read morePavel Zubek became new spokesman of GE Money in Czech Rep
December 2, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginalHe replaced Marketa Dvorackova. Previous working place of Zubek and new engagement of Dvorackova...
read moreVolkswagen approved mass production of small SUV Porsche Cajun
December 1, 2010 | 06:43am CEToriginalIt will be a smaller SUV than the Cayenne and will become the fifth model range. The possibility of sharing technologies with Audi Q5, the start of production...
read morePorsche Holding reported third largest growth in new car sales in Czech Rep in 2009/2010
December 1, 2010 | 06:34am CEToriginalWhile in the Czech Republic Porsche Inter Auto saw an increase in sales and revenues, sales in Slovakia declined. Details of business and financial results...
read moreTop-Pojisteni.cz: Direct settlement in damage liability to be introduced by most insurance companies in Czech Rep by spring 2011
December 1, 2010 | 06:22am CEToriginalCSOB Pojistovna will soon join companies Direct, Ceska pojistovna, Allianz, Uniqa and Kooperativa. Differences in individual insurance companies...
read moreAZ Auto Consulting: Germans started to buy newish used cars in Czech Rep
December 1, 2010 | 06:08am CEToriginalThe reason is the price advantageousness and the lack of almost-new used cars in Europe. The biggest Czech used car dealer AAA Auto has not confirmed the trend though...
read moreDealers started to provide Express Service by Volkswagen in Czech Rep for other group brands as well
December 1, 2010 | 05:55am CEToriginalSome service shops provide it for no extra charge. Advantages and possible uses, examples from the service network...
read moreOpel to outsource production of next generation Combo van, to be sister model of Fiat Doblo
December 1, 2010 | 05:48am CEToriginalSo far, its production has been provided by the carmaker’s plant in Portugal, from December 2011 production will be provided by a Fiat plant in Turkey. Details on the wider cooperation of the carmakers...
read moreToyota recalls Prius hybrids to repair coolant pump
December 1, 2010 | 05:37am CEToriginalThese are the previous generation cars that are no longer under warranty. The number of cars affected in different regions, years of production...
read moreAuto Esa launched website aimed at commercial vehicles
December 1, 2010 | 05:28am CEToriginalTherefore, the company has a specialized website for each branch at the moment. Current offers at Dodavky-Esa.cz...
read moreFiat to produce Jeep cars with Chrysler in Europe
December 1, 2010 | 05:19am CEToriginalBoth partner carmakers will establish a JV and they will produce Alfa Romeo and Jeep cars within one existing Italian plant. The amount of investment, production output...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices fell slightly in Czech Rep last week
December 1, 2010 | 01:37am CEToriginalPetrol became cheaper by an average of 8 hellers, diesel by 9 hellers. In month-to-month and year-to-year comparisons...
read moreHyundai aims to enter smaller towns in Czech Rep and to increase number of dealerships by 50% by 2015
November 30, 2010 | 05:20am CEToriginalHyundai and other dealers may participate in it. Current situation of the dealer network and details of the plan...
read moreToyota Motor wants to sell more than 10,000 cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia, to double market share on Czech market
November 30, 2010 | 04:56am CEToriginalThe sales target was almost met last year. Sales and registration of the brands Toyota and Lexus in the year 2009/2010 and this year’s development...
read moreCebia prepares evaluation and certification of used car dealers in Czech Rep
November 30, 2010 | 04:45am CEToriginalIt thus aims to build on the certification of used cars, the Cebia Report. Details of the plan and date of the project’s initiation...
read moreDemand for ecological certification of Skoda service shops in Czech Rep grows, 22% of partners have certificate
November 30, 2010 | 04:38am CEToriginalDetails of audits, amount and types of recyclable waste from dealerships in 2009, a discount by Ceska pojistovna, the current state of sales and service network...
read moreCOTY 2011: First electric car, Nissan Leaf became European Car of the Year
November 30, 2010 | 04:22am CEToriginalAll other finalists dispose of an internal combustion engine. Points and ranking of individual models, Leaf’s production and sales scheme for individual regions of the world...
read moreAuto Esa: European registry of service records might solve number of problems with used car sale
November 30, 2010 | 03:52am CEToriginalA new problem for new and newish cars - turbo-odometers, odometer downsizing at dealers under pressure of unfair used car shops...
read moreSenate of Czech Rep shall give precedence to more economical cars within fleet renewal over current BMWs
November 30, 2010 | 03:34am CEToriginalIt is one of the economy measures of the Senate. The upper house of the parliament will hold a tender in the near future...
read moreVosicky (Hyundai): Sales of new cars to fall in Czech Rep in 2010
November 29, 2010 | 04:55am CEToriginalHowever, registrations (including re-exports) will rise, according to SDA. Regarding some brands, the number of deregistered and exported cars doubled in 2010...
read moreDavid Keller left AAA Auto after one year
November 29, 2010 | 04:39am CEToriginalThe company created a new position of group office operations director within the organizational structure, which has been taken by...
read moreReal Garant to offer all of its products in Czech Rep and Slovakia
November 29, 2010 | 04:29am CEToriginalIt will also be a dealer warranty, guarantee for costs of car repairs and mobility warranty as well as service contracts. Demand for used car warranty, expansion to other countries...
read moreSkoda Auto employees to get special premium for weekend work in Czech Rep
November 29, 2010 | 04:16am CEToriginalIts amount will vary according to the plant. Current problems with agency staff, details of ongoing collective bargaining...
read moreCebia: Other big used car dealers in Czech Rep to provide mileage guarantee
November 29, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginalCebia Report has been already offered to clients by Auto Esa and AAA Auto, now a company Andy-auta has joined them...
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