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Climate Week Prague 2026: International Sustainable Finance Centre (ISFC), Change for the Better, Facts on Climate, Chance for Buildings, Doughnut Czechia, Czech Green Building Council to hold international climate week in Prague, Czechia on September 14-20, featuring 57 events such as conferences, expert seminars, workshops, exhibitions, public walks and festivals. Representatives of ČEZ, Veolia, Siemens Energy, Třinecké železárny, Accolade, Sensoneo, Tangelo Software, Insar.sk/AstraVigil, Alteo, Econans, Rezolv Energy, RheEnergise, Intermap Technologies, Urbanity, CPI, ING, VÚB, Citi, ČSOB, OTP Bank, Raiffeisen, Česká spořitelna, Komerční banka, mBank, Goldman Sachs, NRB, EIB, ECB, Theia Finance Labs, Everita Capital, Wood & Company, Planet First Partners, PPF, Revoltum, Crowdberry, Soulmates Ventures, Luminova Ventures, Amundi, Uniqa, KPMG, Moody’s Rating, Dentons, EY (Ernst & Young), T&E (Transport & Environment), AutoSAP, AVERE, EC (European Commission), EIES (European Initiative for Energy Security), SP (Confederation of Industry of Czech Republic), REScoop.eu, SAPI (Slovak Association of Sustainable Energy), Czech Solar Association, ICLEI Europe, CzechInvest to speak at sustainable finance summit for Central and Eastern Europe region (CEE Sustainable Finance Summit)
September 15, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026: Total of 4,149 exhibitors (517 from Germany, 1,083 from China, 17 from Czechia) to join automotive aftermarket trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany (September 8-12), including 3M, Aisin, ARB, Hakr, Astemo Aftermarket, Aumovio, Aviloo, Axalta, Banner, BASF, Ferdinand Bilstein, BMW Group, BorgWarner, Robert Bosch, Bottari, Brembo, Can-Am/BRP, Car-O-Liner, Castrol, Otto Christ, Clarios/Varta, Continental/ContiTech, Cummins, Cupra/SEAT, Dana/Glaser, Dekra, Deutsche Automobil Treuhand/DAT, DevCom, DuPont, Dynamax, Eaton, eBay, Extradeon, Heinrich Eibach, Eletree, Eliso, Eurol, Exide, ExxonMobil, Ferdus, Filson/Carlson, Frost & Sullivan, Galia, Geely Auto, Goodyear Air Springs, GS Yuasa, Gumárny Zubří, Halla, Hankook & Company, Hella Gutmann/Forvia, Hutchinson, Hyundai Industrial, Hyundai Sungwoo Solite, Jobs.auto, Knorr-Bremse, KYB, Liqui Moly, Lucas, Magneti Marelli, Maha, Mahle, Mann+Hummel, Mercedes-Benz Used Parts & Services, Miba, Mobility Global, Motherson Lumen, MS Motorservice/Rheinmetall, Opel, Orlen Oil, Osram, Petronas Lubricants, Delphi/Phinia, Pilkington, Pirelli, Reflexallen/Erich Jaeger, Remante, Renault, Repsol Lubricants, Sata, Schaeffler, Schrader, SC Johnson, SEG Automotive, SKF, Solera, Sonax, Stabilus, Stahlgruber, Stellantis/Eurorepar Car Service, Tesla Blatná, Thinkcar, ThyssenKrupp Bilstein, Trelleborg Gomet, T-Systems/Deutsche Telekom, TÜV Nord, TÜV Süd, UFI Filters, USI Italia, VDIK, Vibracoustic, Vodafone Automotive, Volkswagen Group Info Services, Voltie, Adolf Würth, YQ Service, ZF and Zyrcle
September 15, 2026 | 07:40am CETflashread more
'The Hydrogen Economy in Czechia: Research, Infrastructure, and Industrial Development': Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) to hold webinar on Czech hydrogen economy, development of hydrogen transmission network, hydrogen projects in research and industry on September 16. Representatives of MPO, ÚJV Řež, VŠCHT, VŠB-TUO, Net4gas/ČEPS, Devinn to speak at event
September 11, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.6% in August (motorcycles +27.3%; buses -17.6%; vans/trucks -3.4%; trailers -3.4%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 48.9% to 94,336 units (68,930 BEVs +75.1%, 25,406 PHEVs +6%), representing share of 44.4% (32.4+12%)
September 11, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) 2026: Total of 1,902 exhibitors to join consumer electronics, home appliances fair in Berlin, Germany (September 3-7), of which 26 in Mobility area (ADAC, Alpicool, Aotos, Baiyu, Boe Sports, Dashmoto, Dé, Esportlet, Kepow, Koogold, Navee, Pure Electric, Riding Robot Tech, Sinotek, Strutt, Thule, UrbanGlide, Volkswagen, Woowind, Xcanbot, Xiaomi, Xpeng, Youin)
September 11, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 4% to 1.12 million units in July, of which 279,819 BEVs (+51%), 128,844 PHEVs (+16%), 145,317 HEVs (+7%), 252,284 MHEVs (+3%) and 302,127 ICEVs (-22%). Market led by Volkswagen (118,695, -4%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 57%), Škoda (74,826, -3%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 40%), Toyota (73,597, +4%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 97%), BMW (67,734, +0%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 85%), Mercedes (62,956, +5%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 83%), Renault (54,819, +11%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 75%), Audi (50,678, -4%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 76%), Peugeot (49,352, +2%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 73%), Kia (47,667, +4%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%) and Dacia (46,315, -13%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 37%)
September 11, 2026 | 07:37am CETflashread more
Helena Švejdová appointed as CFO of E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE; Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Romania). Czech branch (E.ON Drive Infrastructure CZ) to be newly led by Martin Racman (came from MAN Truck & Bus) as Country Manager and Adam Novotný (moved within E.ON) as Financial Manager
September 8, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
International Congress for Battery Recycling (ICBR) 2026: ICM to hold 31st conference on battery recycling, circular economy innovations in Berlin, Germany on September 9-11. Representatives of BMW Group, Porsche Consulting, BASF, Siemens, LKQ, Saft/TotalEnergies, Avicenne Energy, Nordic Salt Cycle, Hydrovolt, Glencore, Redwood Materials, Sortbat, Back to Battery, Botree Recycling Technologies, Umicore, PreZero Battery Recycling, European Metals, Smiths Detection, LiBaService24, URT Umwelt- und Recyclingtechnik, Metals Hub, Strategic Waste Holding, Primobius, Erion Compliance Organization, Circular Energy Storage, Tracegrow, KBR, EBL, Accurec Recycling, Metso, Recycler Mon Véhicule, The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA), EUCOBAT, EC (European Commission), JRC (European Commission Joint Research Centre), Fraunhofer IWKS, ELV Forum to speak at event
September 8, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in August (JD Power/GlobalData: -8.4%; Cox Automotive: -8.5%, -5.8% after revision). August 2025 sales were inflated by announcement that federal EV credits of up to USD 7,500 would expire on September 30, 2025, prompting many EV intenders to accelerate purchases into August that would otherwise have occurred later in year. In addition, Labor Day holiday, which is traditionally one of biggest vehicles sales weekends of year, fell into August sales reporting month last year vs. September this year. Said differently, year-over-year volume comparisons are not especially useful for assessing underlying health of new-vehicle demand this month, King (JD Power) said
September 8, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Rides of Svět motorů (World of Engines) 2026 – Experience Electric Vehicle: Czech News Center (CNC) to hold testing event with electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid (HEV) cars in Prague, Czechia on September 5. Hyundai, Kia/Autobond, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault, Dacia, Cupra, Škoda Auto, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, BYD, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Leapmotor, Opel, Ford, Toyota Central Europe, Lexus, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, KGM, Dongfeng, MG, Xpeng, BAIC, AAA Auto, Valeo, PRE, Kooperativa, BESIP to join event, total of more than 100 vehicles of 30 brands. Visitors completed 1,017 test drives in Prague in September 2025 and 1,052 drives in Brno in April 2026
September 4, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 7.4% in August (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -14.6%; trucks -8.8%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 12.2pp to 29.9% in first 8 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.3pp to 79.9%
September 4, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
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Audi A5 Cabriolet: Introduction in Geneva, sales to begin in Q2 starting at EUR 37,300
February 23, 2009 | 07:21pm CEToriginalAudi will introduce an open version of A5 model including the sports version S5 at Geneva Motor Show. Sales will begin…
read moreUniCredit Leasing dropped along with the market last year, interest shifted to non-lease financing
February 23, 2009 | 06:28pm CEToriginalUniCredit Leasing signed 23,932 contracts in the Czech Rep last year in volume of CZK 14.51 billion which represents decline according to year-to-year statistics…
read moreCzech bus maker SOR Libchavy to invest CZK 40 million in 2009
February 23, 2009 | 05:24pm CEToriginalCzech bus manufacturer SOR Libchavy expects to invest CZK 40 million this year, possibly hire further employees...
read moreCSOB Leasing to intensify cooperation with Hyundai, financed one third of sold cars in 2008
February 20, 2009 | 09:17pm CEToriginalLeasing company CSOB Leasing wishes to offer the branded car and dealer financing to other carmakers…
read moreSkoda Auto to sell Yeti on Indian market as of early 2010
February 20, 2009 | 08:59pm CEToriginalCzech carmaker Skoda Auto has confirmed plans to introduce the fourth model to Indian market; sales of Yeti will be launched in...
read moreFinancial services rised prices in January, insurance included
February 20, 2009 | 07:52pm CEToriginalPrices of financial services, including insurance in January interannually and month to month…
read morePrices of transport equipment manufacturers stagnated in January
February 20, 2009 | 07:05pm CEToriginalPrices of transport equipment manufacturers stagnated in January at last year’s level. However, according to month-to-month comparison…
read moreRolls-Royce 200EX Concept: Smaller limousine to enter the market in 2010
February 20, 2009 | 06:57pm CEToriginalRolls-Royce will unveil 200EX concept at Geneva Motor Show, a small limousine which goes into production in...
read moreKia Sorento new generation: Production begins in April, introduction in Europe is planned to summer
February 19, 2009 | 11:56pm CEToriginalNew Kia Sorento production will begin in Korea in April. It will come to Europe in the second half...
read moreAisin wants to double turnover to EUR 80 million in Czech Rep till 2012
February 19, 2009 | 10:55pm CEToriginalResults in 2008, plan for 2009, HR, decrease in orders, new contracts, products and customers...
read moreEuro NCAP tested the first six cars according the new car safety rating system
February 19, 2009 | 08:47pm CEToriginalThe Euro NCAP organization introduced a new car safety rating. In the first test, the maximum was reached by four of six cars...
read moreSkoda Fabia Scout: First photos, introduction in Geneva, sales as of May
February 19, 2009 | 07:01pm CEToriginalSkoda will introduce the third model of the Scout family in Geneva, the sales will be launched in the second half of...
read moreSubaru Impreza goes into year 2009 with diesel engine
February 19, 2009 | 03:48pm CEToriginalSubaru is planning to sell 70 Impreza Boxer Diesel cars in the Czech Republic. The third generation of Impreza with the diesel engine got the basic price...
read moreMercedes-Benz E Coupe: The CLK successor to order from February 19
February 18, 2009 | 09:27pm CEToriginalMercedes will introduce next body version of the E-Class at Geneva Motor Show. After presentation of the sedan at the beginning of the year, the new model comes with the E Coupé label...
read moreSkoFIN signs 30,628 new contracts in 2008
February 18, 2009 | 06:05pm CEToriginalSkoFIN last year signed a total 30,628 new contracts in the volume of CZK 10.41 billion, which represents a decline of...
read moreAudi A4 allroad quatro: Available as of early summer from EUR 37,100
February 18, 2009 | 04:28pm CEToriginalAudi will introduce the A4 allroad quattro at Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March. The sales will be initiated at the beginning of summer. The basic price amounts to...
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