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Eastlog 2024: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 27th logistics congress with Bizlog matchmaking event in Prague, Czechia on May 30-31. Representatives of Siemens, Raiffeisenbank, TE Connectivity, Vitesco Technologies, Toyota Material Handling to speak at conference
April 30, 2024 | 02:44pm CETflashread more
Aures Holdings (AAA Auto, Mototechna, Auto Diskont, Driverama) sold 9,427 used vehicles in March, record 26,000 cars and vans in Q1 (+12%; 126 BEVs, +142.3%). In 2024, company plans to increase sales by almost 10% (to nearly 108,000), including 1,000 electric vehicles (2023: almost 400 BEVs)
April 30, 2024 | 02:35pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 8,488 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in March and 27,024 in Q1 (-34.6%; 5,960 and 19,246 battery electric vehicles, -35.7%; 2,528 and 7,778 plug-in hybrids, -31.7%), of which 8,485 and 27,021 cars (-34.6%; Škoda: 3,156 and 10,171 BEVs, -45.4%, 930 and 2,520 PHEVs, -30.4%; Hyundai: 2,801 and 9,072 BEVs, -19.7%, 1,598 and 5,258 PHEVs, -32.3%) and 3 and 3 buses (SOR: 0 and 0 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 3 and 3 BEVs)
April 30, 2024 | 02:29pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) down by 7% to 296,740 units (196,045 BEVs, -11%; 100,695 PHEVs, +2%) in March, representing 21.5% share in total registrations (penetration, -1pp). Tesla Model Y (26,847 cars, -42%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (11,758, -13%), Volvo EX30 (7,598, new), Peugeot 208 (5,463, -15%) and Volvo XC40 (5,354, -16%). Volvo XC60 (5,785, +38%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Ford Kuga (4,509, -6%), Audi A3 (4,273, +105%), BMW X1 (3,281, +75%) and BMW 3 Series (3,213, +193%)
April 29, 2024 | 02:50pm CETflashread more
Police of Czech Republic is working with version that motive for attack at Auto Papoušek (independent car service with two facilities in Prague, Czechia – Řepy, Bohnice) car repair shop in Řepy was personal and work reasons. Court sent attacker accused of murder to custody
April 29, 2024 | 02:44pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 5.2% y/y in March, up by 11.5% to 394,443 in Q1 (Škoda+SEAT -9.3%, +5% to 243,322; Hyundai -17%, -1.2% to 87,200; Toyota +47.7%, +89% to 63,921). Buses (Iveco -3.4%, +4.2% to 1,068; SOR +153.8%, +36.6% to 97; Škoda Electric 0 units, 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +20.3%, +31.7% to 241), trucks (Tatra n/a, +12.2% to 405), towed vehicles (Agados n/a, -7.4% to 3,741; Schwarzmüller n/a, -10.6% to 388; Panav n/a, +3.7% to 140) successful differently. Continued growth in production volume and most successful first quarter result ever are clear confirmation of importance and contribution of automotive industry to domestic economy. Good news is growth across all motor vehicle categories under review, Jahn said
April 29, 2024 | 02:39pm CETflashread more
DyCom Group (BMW, BMW Motorrad dealer in Karlovy Vary, Czechia) launched sales and service of Honda motorcycles in Jenišov
April 26, 2024 | 01:52pm CETflashread more
Automobile Jewels 2024: Golf Club Hostivař, Sport Hostivař to hold 4th exhibition of historic vehicles in Prague, Czechia on April 27, Autiva to organize auction of 35 vintage/classic vehicles (9 Phanomen, ČZ, Jawa, Praga motorcycles; 26 Saab, Ford, Cottin & Desgouttes, Jawa, Avions Voisin, Lincoln, Delage, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Hotchkiss, Tatra, Praga, Chenard & Walcker, Skoda, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Bentley cars). Veteráni na Truc, Portu Gallery, Engine Prague, Auto Veteran Company (AVC), Cabrio Gallery to join exhibition
April 26, 2024 | 01:36pm CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) allowed 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) to acquire 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)
April 24, 2024 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
Dispatch warehouse of Novares (manufacturer of plastic components for automotive industry with 9,000 employees in 22 countries; customers, projects: Renault, Dacia, Stellantis, Peugeot, DS, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Chevrolet, BMW, Nissan, Tesla, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen, Škoda, Scania, Honda, Daimler, Mercedes, Geely, SAIC, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Suzuki, Faurecia, Yanfeng Johnson Controls, Bosch, IAC, Continental; turnover of EUR 1.2 billion in 2023) factory in Janovice nad Úhlavou, Czechia (Novares CZ Janovice; supplier of ventilation outlets, armrests, cup holders, door panels for Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Scania with 400 employees) hit by fire on April 21, causing damage estimated at CZK 10 billion (EUR 400,000). No one injured, fire damaged forklift charging station
April 24, 2024 | 12:31pm CETflashread more
Man died after attack at Auto Papoušek (independent car service with two facilities in Prague, Czechia – Řepy, Bohnice) car repair shop in Řepy on April 18, another one arrested. Police qualified case as murder. We regret to confirm that crime has been committed at our branch. This was personal dispute but not involving our company or any of our customers, suppliers or employees, firm said
April 24, 2024 | 12:24pm CETflashread more
Lubomír Šlemar filed motion to initiate insolvency proceedings with Speed Rent (Redemptor/Charouz Group; sale and lease of Hyundai, Ford, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz cars in Prague, Czechia, Hyundai and Chatenet car rental, projects: Car for Hundred, Car over Hundred, Car in Plug, partners: Auto Enge, Exclusive Cars, M3000, United Cars & Services) due to claim of CZK 19 million (EUR 750,000)
April 22, 2024 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
Toyota & Lexus Corporate Mobility Festival 2024: First year of test event in Hradec Králové, Czechia with presentation of complete portfolio of products, drives, services, activities (cars, 4x4, commercial vehicles, conversions, accessories, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech, Kinto One, Toyota Gazoo Racing Czech, Toyota GR, classic cars) visited by more than 800 representatives of companies, entrepreneurs on April 17-18, Velička said
April 22, 2024 | 12:34pm CETflashread more
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Medea Research: New car sales in Czech Rep rose by 1.4% in April 2017, registrations dropped
May 3, 2017 | 11:29pm CEToriginalSales growth was driven by Toyota, Renault, Mercedes, Nissan and Skoda. Dacia was not successful. Developments in vans, a drop of special-purpose registrations, results for 4 months...
read moreThe Chamber od Deputies supported fee renewal for uninsured cars in Czech Rep
May 1, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalIf the deputies manage to discuss the proposal before elections, the Senate will have it. The attitude of the government to the amendment...
read morePrague Municipal Police to acquire 66 new vehicles, mostly of Hyundai brand
April 13, 2017 | 01:58am CEToriginalApart from Hyundai cars these will be the VW and Ford minibuses and vans. Number of vehicles, winning prices…
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell m/m in March
April 11, 2017 | 10:54pm CEToriginalUsed cars became cheaper than new ones. An increase in prices of motorcycles and servicing, decline in prices of spare parts, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreMedea Research: New car sales in Czech Rep up by 18.9% in March 2017
April 5, 2017 | 12:43am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Hyundai, Skoda, Dacia, Opel, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Toyota or VW. BMW did not show good results. Developments in vans, increase in purpose registrations, results in Q1...
read moreCzech Rep and Slovakia to cooperate on testing self-driving cars in traffic
April 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPlanned location, cooperation of governments, automakers, mobile operators and schools, planned test circuit, other projects such as C-Roads...
read moreDieselgate: EIB asked France to investigate loans granted to Renault
March 26, 2017 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe bank fears that the carmaker used the loans to develop diesel engines allowing cheating during emission tests. The volume of loans...
read moreEC fined six car parts makers for cartel
March 22, 2017 | 11:06pm CEToriginalThe companies concerned, products, supplies for eight automakers, duration, the amount of sanctions...
read moreEC fined cartel agreement on purchase prices of batteries for recycling
March 20, 2017 | 10:07pm CEToriginalOne company avoided the fine, as it had warned of the cartel. Companies concerned, countries, duration, means of communication, the amount of sanctions, the size of the EU market...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell m/m in February 2017
March 14, 2017 | 02:03am CEToriginalUsed cars became cheaper, while new cars more expensive. Increase in prices of motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, the y//y progress...
read moreTUV Sud opened another lab in Czech Rep
March 5, 2017 | 09:29pm CEToriginalThis allows non-destructive testing of vehicle safety. Location, amount of investment, HR, suppliers and partners, advantages compared to crash tests, use, award in a competition held by CzechInvest...
read moreMedea Research: New car sales in Czech Rep up by 6.8% in February 2017
March 2, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Renault, Dacia, Toyota, Mercedes or VW. Developments in vans, increase in purpose registrations, results over two months...
read morePwC, EY: Car prices in Czech Rep to increase slightly in 2017
February 28, 2017 | 10:46pm CEToriginalReasons, the termination of CNB interventions, the effect on prices of imported cars, following the market leader, the price level in Europe...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 20.5% in January 2017
February 24, 2017 | 01:17am CEToriginalGrowth was driven VW, Toyota, Mercedes, Hyundai, Ford, Skoda, Peugeot and Nissan. Developments in vans, the growth of purpose registrations...
read moreConference on CNG and LNG in transportation to be held in Czech Rep
February 19, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalPart of the 10th year will be an exhibition of companies from the NGV field. Date, program, participation fee, speakers from Audi, Porsche Holding, Ernst & Young, UAMK, AutoSAP or CPS...
read moreCzech Rep considers buying polygon for testing self-driving vehicles
February 19, 2017 | 11:16pm CEToriginalThe selected location, timing, co-financing from European funds, activities of Skoda Auto and Valeo...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up m/m in January 2017
February 13, 2017 | 11:46pm CEToriginalUsed cars became more expensive over new cars. Increase in prices of motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, the annual development...
read moreSamsung looking for suppliers on new type of EV batteries
February 9, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalCzech companies have also shown interest. Location of the plant of the Samsung SDI division, supplier forum, help provided by CzechInvest...
read moreWTO partially complied with EU complaint on Russian duties on commercial vehicles
January 31, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalAccepted and rejected arguments of the EU, the countries concerned, the amount of anti-dumping duties, expression of European Commissioner, one of many disputes since Russia has joined WTO...
read moreCzech Rep announced second grant program call for EV purchase for companies
January 29, 2017 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThe amount allocated, the amount of aid, contributions on charging stations, regional restrictions, timing, results of the first grant program...
read moreNon-public charging stations for EVs in Czech Rep not to fall under new law
January 23, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe proposal for their registration due to taxes, details of the amendment to the Act on Fuels, final approval procedure...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up by 2.5% in 2016
January 11, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalUsed cars became more expensive than new ones. Development for motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, development in December...
read moreOplestil (PwC): Sales of new cars in Czech Rep to increase by about 10% in 2017
January 6, 2017 | 12:06am CEToriginalPredictions for other vehicle categories, outlook for GDP growth driven by households and exports, the impact of CNB interventions...
read moreMedea Research: Registrations and sales in Czech Rep rose in 2016, special-purpose registrations declined
January 5, 2017 | 12:01am CEToriginalJumpers of the year in new car sale became Audi, Mercedes, Suzuki, Toyota and Renault. Development in vans, results in December...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased m/m in November 2016
December 16, 2016 | 12:25am CEToriginalPrices of used cars went up more than the new ones. Increase in prices of motorcycles and servicing, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
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