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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
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 8% y/y and export by 8% in March, by 5% to 1.08 million and by 5% to 822,400 in Q1
April 8, 2025 | 12:40pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometr: 84,948 used cars sold in Czechia in March (+20% y/y, +27.2% m/m; BEV: 1.4% share, 1,190 vehicles) with average price of CZK 309,778 (EUR 12,320, +5.2% y/y, -1% m/m). Top 3 best-selling BEVs include Tesla Model 3 (14.9% share, 177 units), BMW i3 (8%, 95), Škoda Enyaq (6.7%, 80)
April 8, 2025 | 12:35pm CETflashread more
Porsche: Iryna Kauk to become Vice President for Europe region (excluding Germany) on May 1. Michael Kirsch, former Head of Sales in China (President and CEO at Porsche China and Porsche Hong Kong & Macao), appointed as new Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe (Porsche Central and Eastern Europe/CEE based in Prague, Czechia; 28 countries)
April 7, 2025 | 11:40am CETflashread more
Bauma 2025: Daimler Truck (Mercedes-Benz), MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Tatra Trucks (+VS-Mont), Volvo Trucks, ABB, Allison Transmission, Ams Osram, Apollo Tyres, ArcelorMittal, BorgWarner, Bosch, Cummins, Dafo Vehicle, Dana, Danfoss, Deutz, Donaldson, Eberspächer, Fassi, Faun, Federal-Mogul, Forvia Hella, Hexagon, Fuchs Lubricants, Goodyear, Grammer, Hitachi, Honda Engines, Hyundai Construction Equipment, IFM Electronic, John Deere Power Systems, Johnson Controls, Kässbohrer, Kawasaki Precision Machinery, Kobit, Kögel Trailer, Komatsu, Kreisel Electric, Kubota, Kyocera Unimerco Fastening, Leica Geosystems, Liebherr, Linde Hydraulics, Magna Powertrain Engineering Center Steyr, Magna Tyres, Mann+Hummel, Miba Frictec, Murrelektronik, Palfinger, Parker Hannifin, Pewag, Röchling, Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Schaeffler Technologies, Schmitz Cargobull, Schwarzmüller, SKF, Spal Automotive, SSAB, Stäubli, Sumitomo, Suncar, Trelleborg, UFI Filters Hydraulics, Voestalpine, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta, Würth, ZF, ZVL Auto, BNP Paribas Lease, Deutsche Leasing, LeasinGo, TotalEnergies, CzechTrade to join 34th fair for construction and mining machinery and vehicles in Munich, Germany (April 7-13). Simultaneously, conference to take place (April 7-11), focusing on one of five key topics every day (climate neutrality, mining challenge, alternative drive concepts, networked construction, sustainable construction)
April 7, 2025 | 11:32am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 12.4% in March, by 6.4% to 580,502 in Q1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -3.2%, -10.6% to 84,747; trucks up to 6 tonnes +49.2%, +35.4% to 2,695). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in Q1 (BEV: 120,191 +42.6%; PHEV: 53,686 +26.1%; HEV: 86,005 +18.7%; petrol: 286,787 -7.1%; diesel: 33,833 -10.2%)
April 7, 2025 | 11:26am CETflashread more
Olfin Car (Volkswagen, Škoda, Volvo, Toyota, Ford, Lexus dealer in Trutnov, Hradec Králové and Pardubice, Toyota service in Kolín, Czechia) opened SsangYong/KGM dealership in Hradec Králové, in former Toyota showroom in Malšovice (which company moved to Slezské Předměstí)
April 7, 2025 | 11:19am CETflashread more
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Futaba intends to gain more non-Japanese customers in Europe
October 31, 2011 | 12:13am CEToriginalThe plant in the Czech Republic (the only one in continental Europe) expects sales growth, stagnation of the production of Japanese cars, decline in demand for exhausts. Clients, changes in management...
read moreBASF expands with engine coolant Glysantin in CEE
October 31, 2011 | 12:06am CEToriginalThis applies to both aftermarket (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania) and OEM (TPCA, Kia, Hyundai). Development of the liquid for EVs...
read moreMedian, Flotila: Fiat became friendliest carmaker to smaller corporate clients for 2011
October 30, 2011 | 11:58pm CEToriginalNon-premium brands succeeded in the survey, in which the offer range was not as important as access and communication. Strangely set criteria...
read moreManufacturers and developers of vehicles and components in Czech Rep presented visions of automotive industry
October 30, 2011 | 11:52pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto, Iveco, Visteon, Hella, Brisk and Ricardo will seek the development and application of modern technologies such as...
read moreBridgestone developed tire with road surface condition detection
October 30, 2011 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe sensor in the tire provides data to the driver’s display and informs him of the sudden weather changes. Details of CAIS technology...
read moreVratislav Kulhanek and Vratislav Valek to be consultants of AAA Auto next two years
October 30, 2011 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThe General Meeting have extended their mandate in the Board until 2013, or more precisely until 2014. Employee shares...
read morePangda and Youngman provisionally agreed to Saab take over
October 30, 2011 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe price for 100% is significantly lower than in the previous offer of partial control. Reaction of the trustee...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen to cancel 6,000 jobs in Europe, this does not apply to Czech Rep
October 26, 2011 | 09:51pm CEToriginalDeterioration of the outlook of profit in 2011, a plan to reduce costs in 2012, revenue growth in Q3 driven by subsidiaries Faurecia and Gefco, shutdowns in France...
read moreVolkswagen wants to build a new factory for small cars in Brazil
October 26, 2011 | 09:45pm CEToriginalThe amount of investment, production capacity, investment financing by a local state bank, possible models produced (VW Up!)...
read morePorsche holds winter service action in Czech Rep till late November
October 26, 2011 | 09:39pm CEToriginalAdvantaged car inspection, Michelin and Pirelli winter tires with a discount, extension of the collection of accessories...
read moreIveco to shut down bus production and dismiss staff in Czech Rep
October 26, 2011 | 09:34pm CEToriginalThis is due to the drop in sales on key markets like France. Timing, uncertainty from Q1 2012, the position in sales on the Czech market...
read moreSpanish carmaker Santana Motor to cease activities
October 26, 2011 | 06:57am CEToriginalRelease of 1,300 people, declining production, leaving of strategic partners Suzuki and Iveco, end of production of Iveco Massif, the impacts in the Czech Republic (Dajbych, CEZ)...
read moreEconomia bought consulting automotive portals Vybermiauto.cz and Naftanebobenzin.cz
October 26, 2011 | 06:52am CEToriginalOndrej Behal thus wants to accelerate growth of both Internet projects. The similarity of the target groups of readers...
read moreVVA 2011: Swell to hold workshop on car development in Czech Rep in mid-November
October 26, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginalThe event will deal with numerical simulations and testing in the development cycle of an automobile. The workshop will have the following speakers...
read moreVolvo Trucks expects decline in European market in 2012, to reduce production
October 26, 2011 | 12:02am CEToriginalThe pace of truck production is currently higher than the influx of orders. Prospects for 2011 and 2012...
read moreBMW Group strengthened CRM activities in Czech Rep
October 25, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe importer created a new position of CRM manager, to which Andrea Cernakova was named. Her previous work at Mazda and EurotaxGlass’s, cooperation of BMW with TBWA...
read moreToyota Motor reduces production in East Asia
October 25, 2011 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe reason is a lack of parts from Thailand that was hit by severe flooding. The states affected...
read moreIveco chose partner for branded financing in Czech Rep, negotiations under way in Slovakia
October 25, 2011 | 06:18am CEToriginalFinancing under the brand Iveco Capital has been offered by CSOB Leasing on the Czech market since October. The current situation in financing of Iveco trucks...
read moreUniCredit Leasing in Czech Rep prepared autumn campaign for brands outside portfolio of branded financing
October 25, 2011 | 06:03am CEToriginalTo customers and firms the company offers grace period of 3-6 months, down payment of 10% and the CCS card. The brands concerned...
read moreMatador Automotive’s new plant in Czech Rep hit by fire
October 25, 2011 | 05:57am CEToriginalNone of 30 employees at the plant in Liberec were injured. Extent of the damage, the cause of the fire...
read morePark and Win: Nearly 6,000 drivers tried self-parking with Ford Focus at dealers in Czech Rep in September
October 25, 2011 | 05:52am CEToriginalAnnouncement of results of a competition for a Focus, extension of the campaign with a free City Plus set, trade response to the campaign...
read moreSwedish Automobile cancelled investment agreement on Saab with Chinese partners
October 25, 2011 | 05:45am CEToriginalYoungman and Pangda allegedly intend to improve the bid to take over the carmaker, negotiations are under way with North Street Capital as well...
read moreEissmann Automotive to expand plant in Hungary
October 24, 2011 | 03:16am CEToriginalA new hall, a fourfold increase in the production area, the amount of investment, HR, product range, customers, activities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read morePorsche entered Ostrava, Auto Heller became partner
October 24, 2011 | 03:10am CEToriginalAfter Prague and Brno, Porsche has occupied the third largest city in the Czech Republic. Cooperation with Porsche Inter Auto, a license for authorized servicing...
read moreFord considers moving production of Ka from Poland to Romania
October 24, 2011 | 02:55am CEToriginalIt would occur in the middle of the production cycle, probably with a facelift. For the Fiat factory in Tychy this would mean another palpable hit...
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