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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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Porsche Panamera: To order from mid-summer from EUR 94,575 (CZK 2.55 million)
March 25, 2009 | 06:17pm CEToriginalFour-door Gran Turismo got a range of technologies such as the 7-speed double clutch transmission, start-stop system, air springing, or…
read moreTPCA’s profit stagnated at revenues‘ decrease by 4,3%
March 25, 2009 | 03:01pm CEToriginalKolin-based carmaker TPCA decreased revenues by 4.3% to CZK 49.1 billion last year. Strong crown has done the company’s revenues of…
read moreAvia Ashkok Leyland Motors wins a public tender in Slovakia
March 24, 2009 | 11:26pm CEToriginalPrague-based truck manufacturer Avia Ashkok Leyland Motors has won a Slovak government tender on the supply of…
read moreCPU: 12 CNG filling stations adding up this year, similar amount in 2010
March 24, 2009 | 09:55pm CEToriginalA total of 14 new CNG filling stations will be added up in the Czech Republic this year. The first CNG filling station in Prague will get going…
read moreJung: Energy recovery and start-stop systems to be introduced by Skoda in 2010, not hybrid drive yet
March 24, 2009 | 06:05pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto carmaker is proceeding further with the activities as to lowering the fuel consumption and alternative drives…
read moreSkoda Auto/Volkswagen: Date of euro adoption not set, we will not invest in Czech Rep
March 24, 2009 | 04:52pm CEToriginalCzech carmaker Skoda Auto has revalued its investment plans for the years 2009 - 2011. The investments will mainly be directed at…
read moreKappler: Skoda Yeti to get basic price under EUR 20,000 (about CZK 535,000)
March 24, 2009 | 01:33am CEToriginalA new concern engine 1.2 TSI (77kW) from Mlada Boleslav will be installed in Yeti as well as in the models…
read moreStepanekAuto to open cafe in Prague’s shopping centre Metropole Zlicin
March 24, 2009 | 01:28am CEToriginalUsed car dealer StepanekAuto comes with a unique marketing sales support on the market. On the western Prague’s periphery in…
read moreJung: Development of car smaller than Fabia running in full swing, production to start in 2011
March 24, 2009 | 01:12am CEToriginalNew Skoda models in 2009-2011: After Yeti coming Octavia RS facelift, Octavia Scout facelift, Superb Combi, Fabia RS and…
read moreKappler: World sales downturn to be two-digit in 2009, one-digit by Skoda
March 23, 2009 | 08:18pm CEToriginalSkoda cars sales are now rising in the countries with the scrap bonus established by local governments by up to…
read moreDierkes: Thanks to scrap bonus Skoda Auto to employ 300 agency workers in coming weeks
March 23, 2009 | 06:51pm CEToriginalThe number of Skoda Auto employees decreased by 2,446 to 26,695 persons. However, the regular staff state at Skoda Auto rose last year…
read moreSkoda Auto lowered its net profit by 32.3% along with sales drop-off by 9.8%
March 23, 2009 | 06:04pm CEToriginalOnly the negative progress of Czech koruna against the relevant currencies has tasked the operational outcome of Skoda Auto with a sum of…
read moreSenior Automotive closes UK plant, moves production to Czech Republic, South Africa
March 20, 2009 | 11:48pm CEToriginalSenior Automotive will relocate operations from its recently closed UK plant to South Africa and the Czech Republic in…
read moreAAA Auto closed further branches, last branch in Hungary remains in Budapest
March 20, 2009 | 07:39pm CEToriginalUsed car dealer AAA Auto continues in branches reduction. Currently, the company has…
read moreAston Martin to open first dealership in the Czech Republic in 2009
March 20, 2009 | 06:52pm CEToriginalUK’s luxury sports carmaker Aston Martin has signed on the Czech market a dealership contract with…
read moreDirect Pojistovna recorded a fivefold rise of prescribed insurance in 2008
March 20, 2009 | 05:40pm CEToriginalInsurance company Direct Pojistovna dedicated to the vehicles insurance so far to enter other segments in Q2...
read moreVolkswagen Slovakia reaches collective agreement with unions on 3% wage growth
March 19, 2009 | 10:51pm CEToriginalOn top of that, Volkswagen Slovakia workers will receive extraordinary bonuses...
read moreHome Credit began offering credits for AAA Auto used cars purchase, besides Slovakia in the Czech Rep too
March 19, 2009 | 10:40pm CEToriginalHome Credit became another financial partner of AAA Auto in the Czech Republic; it cooperates with AAA Auto in Slovakia since…
read moreCPU: Natural gas consumption to rise by 30% till 2017 in Czech Rep
March 19, 2009 | 07:21pm CEToriginalTotal sales of natural gas as the fuel (CNG) ran to 3.5 million m3 in 2006, 4.9 million m3 in 2007, and in 2008…
read moreUniCredit Leasing net profit up at 40% to CZK 431 million in the Czech Republic last year
March 19, 2009 | 05:10pm CEToriginalUniCredit Leasing CZ posted a consolidated net profit of CZK 431 million last year, which represents a y/y growth of …
read moreVolkswagen Caddy 4Motion: Small utility vehicle has been initiated with 4x4 drive
March 19, 2009 | 03:13pm CEToriginalVolkswagen extended its offer for Caddy model range with a 4Motion four-wheel drive system version. Prices starts at…
read moreMB Citaro FuelCell Hybrid: From hydrogen over diesel-electric hybrid to hydrogen-electric hybrid
March 19, 2009 | 01:10pm CEToriginalMercedes-Benz will launch its first hybrid bus with the fuel cells drive in early June; it will be tested right away in…
read moreSkoda Auto doesn’t catch up with demand due to scrap bonus, Fabia's waiting time till holiday
March 18, 2009 | 08:50pm CEToriginalThe carmaker is producing the small cars, engines and transmissions at the maximum production capacity. Extra working Saturdays…
read moreVolkswagen Slovakia’s profit up at EUR 283.5 million in 2008 on back of euro adoption
March 18, 2009 | 08:33pm CEToriginalVolkswagen Slovakia last year saw its profit up at EUR 283.5 million mainly due to...
read moreBrose plans to invest CZK 400 million into a new production plant in Trutnov
March 18, 2009 | 07:42pm CEToriginalGerman company Brose Group aims to move production in Trutnov, East Bohemia, to a brand new plant in the same town…
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