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Poznań Motor Show 2024: Dozens of exhibitors of cars (BAIC, Arcfox, Citroën, Dodge, Ram, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Dacia, Forthing/Dongfeng, Voyah, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, MG/Grupa Bemo, Maxus, Mazda/Bednarscy, Nissan, SsangYong, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Aston Martin, Ineos, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz/MB Motors), motorcycles (Can-Am, CFMoto, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Polaris, Royal Enfield, Super Soco, Triumph, Zero, Zontes), caravans, spare parts & accessories (Liqui Moly, 3M, Orlen Oil, Varta, Yamaha, ZF, Ekoenergetyka, Motul, Falken, Navitel, Mirka, Axalta) to join motor show in Poznań, Poland (April 4-7, 2023: 96,103 visitors). Fair to be divided according to several thematic areas – Car Zone, Luxury & Supercars, Motorcycle Zone, Stunt Show, Drift Zone, Detailing Zone, Tuning Zone, Automotive Technology, Retro Vehicles, Caravaning
March 28, 2024 | 04:51pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 9,371 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in Ferbruary (-9.6%; 6,604 battery electric vehicles, -9%, 2,767 plug-in hybrids, -11.1%), of which 9,371 cars (-9.6%; Škoda: 3,609 BEVs, -0.7%, 1,051 PHEVs, +459%; Hyundai: 2,995 BEVs, -17.3%, 1,716 PHEVs, -41.3%) and 0 buses (SOR: 0 BEVs, 0 PHEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs, 0 PHEVs)
March 28, 2024 | 04:34pm CETflashread more
Trešl: Hyundai considered deploying Xcient hydrogen trucks/tractors (FCEVs) to transport components (transmissions/gearboxes, batteries, engines) between Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech) and Žilina, Slovakia (Kia Slovakia), but there is lack of nearby source of green hydrogen
March 27, 2024 | 11:52am CETflashread more
eFleet Day 2024: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 3rd conference on EVs in company fleets in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 10, test drives with more than 40 BEV models (Hyundai, Mercedes, Kia, Škoda, Iveco, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Ford, MG, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Volvo, Voltia), presentation of charging solutions (Shell, ZSE Drive, EES, Pixii, Siemens). Representatives of SEVA, Slovenské elektrárne, ČSOB Leasing, Kia Sales Slovakia, Škoda Auto Slovensko, ZSE Drive, D-Tax, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Shell Fleet Solutions, Hyundai Motor Slovakia, Voltia, GreenWay Infrastructure, 3Mon, Pixii, eJoin, Greenlogy, OMV to speak at conference
March 27, 2024 | 11:44am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 27.8% y/y in February (Škoda+SEAT +12.3%, Hyundai -5%, Toyota +1,609%). Buses (Iveco -1.9%, SOR -40%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +120%) successful differently. Not only January but also February vehicle production figures surpass best pre-crisis results in absolute terms. Despite shortages of some components or reports of economic slowdown, automotive industry continues to support Czech economy, Petzl said
March 27, 2024 | 11:36am CETflashread more
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
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Takata is about to declare bankruptcy
June 18, 2017 | 10:48pm CEToriginalUnder the restructuring plan, it is reportedly ceasing the production of airbag inflators and other products will be sold under a new brand. Partners, timing, agreement with the US government...
read moreBMW launched sale of EVs in Slovakia
June 18, 2017 | 10:22pm CEToriginalModels and prices, dealers and service shops in several cities, service contract included, battery warranty, government subsidy program for EVss and HEVs...
read moreBosch to reportedly build new plant in Europe
June 15, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginalThe firm has not confirmed the information. Alleged location, amount of investment, products, timing, HR, subsidies, alliance with Daimler...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen to provide additional warranty for emission-affected cars in Europe
June 15, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalDuration of the warranty, limitation, Muller's complaint about Mrs Jourova, limited space of the Euro commissioner to create pressure on the automaker...
read moreAutoBinck hired experienced automotive strategy specialist
June 15, 2017 | 12:16am CEToriginalPreviously, he worked for Porsche Engineering, Boston Consulting Group and Ricardo Strategic Consulting. His profile, new position, division...
read moreVolkswagen trade unions announced strike date in Slovak plants
June 14, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalEmployee support rate, estimated participation in Bratislava, situation in other factories...
read moreLegends 2017: Attendance achieved organizer's expectations and surpassed last year's record
June 13, 2017 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe number of exhibited cars and motorcycles, Czech exhibition premieres, the oldest exhibit, awards, a check for a hospital, preparation of the 5th year...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up m/m in May 2017
June 13, 2017 | 11:09pm CEToriginalBoth new and used cars, as well as motorcycles, became more expensive. Price increases for service works and spare parts, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreOpel's head resigned before finishing sale of company to PSA
June 12, 2017 | 11:22pm CEToriginalKarl-Thomas Neumann, however, thinks the sale of Opel is the right thing to do. Successor, Neumann's further direction, the transaction completion...
read moreToyota sold its remaining stake in Tesla
June 12, 2017 | 11:06pm CEToriginalThe amount of the share, the end of cooperation between the two automakers, the different orientation in the field of drives, the increase in the insurance rates for Tesla cars, the value of the company...
read moreTrade unions in Volkswagen plants in Slovakia prepare strike
June 12, 2017 | 12:02am CEToriginalThe crash of the negotiation with an intermediary, the offer of the carmaker, the requirements of the trade unions, the PSA agreement in Trnava...
read moreLegends 2017: Organizer expects to increase attendance
June 9, 2017 | 04:08am CEToriginalOvercoming the Brno Motor Show, budget and financial results of the motorist event, insurance, cooperation negotiations with the Goodwood Festival of Speed...
read moreCar and van sales in Russia up by 14.7% in May
June 9, 2017 | 03:53am CEToriginalThird growth in a row, results in 5 months, demand for individual brands and models, AEB comment...
read moreTesla considers building second car plant
June 8, 2017 | 12:07am CEToriginalCapacity fulfilment of the Fremont factory, planned models of cars and commercial vehicles, timing, vision of construction of other battery plants...
read moreLegends 2017: Fourth year to be attended by more than 15 automakers and dealers again
June 7, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginalDate, main themes, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits and their value, guests, partners, clubs, official car...
read moreBosch to take over Italian supplier responsible for loss of BMW production
June 6, 2017 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe profile of a downsizing family company, Albertini Cesare, products and clients, unpublished transaction value likely reflecting penalties for supply outages...
read moreSociete Generale to sell part of ALD Automotive on stock exchange
June 6, 2017 | 10:48pm CEToriginalDetails of IPO, the amount of share, share price, expected income, value of the leasing company, reasons, timing...
read moreSDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep rose by 11% to new record in May
June 6, 2017 | 12:02am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Dacia, Ford, Toyota, BMW and Nissan. Return to growth after the April drop, development in commercial vehicles, results for 5 months...
read moreCar sales in UK dropped by 8.5% in May
June 5, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalUncertainty before parliamentary elections, increased excise taxes on cars, interest in alternative drives, registrations over 5 months, commentary and outlook of SMMT...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep increased by 10% in May 2017, registrations returned to growth
June 5, 2017 | 07:57am CEToriginalSales growth was driven by Skoda, Toyota, VW, BMW, Dacia and Fiat. Development in vans, growth of special-purpose registrations, results for 5 months...
read moreDieselgate: Lawsuit filed in USA accuses GM of emission fraud
June 5, 2017 | 07:54am CEToriginalModels concerned, number of vehicles, years of production, owner and lessor requirements, reaction of the automaker...
read moreEU countries agreed on changes in approval of new vehicle models
June 1, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalImprovement of emissions tests, verification of parameters of sold cars, frequency of inspections, imminent sanctions...
read moreEmil 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...
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