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The Extra Mile by Equip Auto 2024: Equip'Auto SAS to hold conference on automotive aftersales, services in Paris, France on October 16. Representatives of BMW Group, Renault Group, Stellantis, Continental Automotive, Forvia, Valeo, Allianz, Capgemini, Inovev, LKQ, Mobilians, Orsay Consulting, Solera, FIEV, FIGIEFA, France AutoTech, PFA to speak at event
October 11, 2024 | 10:57am CETflashread more
Floods in Czechia: Pillow Pojišťovna registered 589 claims (including 32 damaged vehicles) in expected volume of tens of millions of korunas (millions of euros) until September 20, 6:00pm. Insurance company estimates total number of damages from high water at less than 1,000
October 11, 2024 | 10:41am CETflashread more
Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2024: BMW Group (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad), Chery (Moke), Dongfeng (Forthing), GM (Cadillac), Renault Group (Renault, Renault Pro+, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize), SAIC (Maxus), Seres/Huawei (AITO), Stellantis (Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Peugeot, Leapmotor), Volkswagen Group (VW, Audi, Škoda, Mobility Solutions), Aixam-Mega, BYD, Dangel, Delage, Devalliet, Devinci, Eon Motors, Ford, GAC, Hongqi, Iveco, Kia, Kilow, Ligier, Lormauto, Microlino, Pantore, PGO, Pilotcar, Skyworth, Softcar, Tesla, THK, XPeng, Automotive Cells Company (ACC), Alpitronic, AutoScout24, Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, Cybex, Deloitte, Eaton, EDF, Ekoenergetyka, Engie, Forvia, Schneider Electric, STMicroelectronics, TotalEnergies, Valeo, Vinci Autoroutes, Xing Mobility to join Paris Motor Show in France (October 14-20)
October 10, 2024 | 12:26pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.3% m/m in September, by 1.7% y/y (new: -0.1%, +1.6%; used: -0.4%, -3.9%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.1%, +0.0%), spare parts and accessories (+1.1%, +5.9%), fuels and oils (-4.8%, -11.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +8.5%)
October 10, 2024 | 12:12pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 4,686 electric vehicles (4,684 passenger cars, 2 trucks up to 4,25 tonnes), 1,937 charging stations (1,775 AC, 89 DC up to 40 kW, 71 DC above 40 kW) in Czechia during almost six months (26 weeks, March 18 – September 11) since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program (guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs). Plan to subsidize 4,055 ZEVs and 1,500 charging points fulfilled ahead of time, we currently anticipate 6,000-7,000 supported vehicles and 2,200-2,300 charging points, Muřický (MPO) said
October 10, 2024 | 12:04pm CETflashread more
Trends in Insurance Industry of Czechia & Slovakia 2024: Conforum to hold 10th conference on Czech, Slovak insurance market in Prague, Czechia on October 24. Representatives of Colonnade Insurance, Kooperativa, ČPP (Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna), BNP Paribas Cardif, Uniqa, Slavia Pojišťovna, Pillow Pojišťovna, Deloitte, MF (Ministry of Finance of Czech Republic) to speak at event
October 9, 2024 | 11:47am CETflashread more
PwC revised 2024 Czech new car registrations forecast from 225,000-235,000 units (+2% to +6%, 2023: 221,422) to 225,000-227,000 units (+2% to +3%), based on development to date (Q1: +2.2%, Q2: +4.1%, Q3: +1.5%). Demand for cars is still affected by weaker economic growth. Currently, however, we are already observing gradual small improvements – in particular, decrease in inflation and interest rates together with moderate economic growth, Štefek said, adding that GDP in Q2 2024 increased by 0.6% y/y and stronger growth of Czech economy is expected as late as 2025 (2.7-2.8%)
October 9, 2024 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Expected development of automotive industry in Czech Republic and in world 2024: 21st automotive conference to take place in Brno, Czechia on October 23. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech, Stellantis Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, Tatra Trucks, SOR Libchavy, Valeo, Vitesco Technologies, Plastika, Fanuc, Adastra, Technodat, Dytron, Minerva, 3Dwiser/Admasys, Ekomaziva, Tedom Energie, KPMG, Accenture, Enovation, ČNB (Czech National Bank), ČEB (Czech Export Bank), EGAP (Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation), MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic), Time & Space Ukraine to speak at event
October 8, 2024 | 08:57am CETflashread more
Atlas Copco acquired assets of Mont-Tech (manufacturer of assembly automation machines and systems with 27 employees in Brno, Czechia; customers: Cooper-Standard Automotive Czech Republic, Inergy Automotive Systems Slovakia/Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Slovakia, ITW Pronovia, Adient Interiors, Adient Czech Republic, Siemens Elektromotory, Volkswagen Slovakia; revenues of EUR 3.5 million in 2023), integrating them into Motor Vehicle Industry (MVI) Tools and Assembly Systems division belonging to Industrial Technique business unit
October 8, 2024 | 08:52am CETflashread more
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Halla Visteon Climate Control changed its name to Hanon Systems
January 28, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThis happened after Visteon had finally sold Climate division to South Korean companies. The new corporate identity and slogan, personnel changes, the situation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreVienna Autoshow 2016: Tenth year attracted 150,000 people again
January 27, 2016 | 11:55pm CEToriginalPresented brands and models of cars and motorcycles, the number of Austrian premieres, Magna Mila Plus, the exhibition area, a survey among visitors, accompanying trade fairs...
read moreCarmakers to recall additional 5 million cars in US due to Takata airbags
January 26, 2016 | 11:25pm CEToriginalNHTSA decided so due to new tests and a fatal accident in December 2015. The brands included in the recall for the first time...
read moreVolkswagen starts to use 3D smart glasses in mass production
January 21, 2016 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThe pilot plant, the first application in completion of parts for assembly, supplier and its clients, benefits, voluntary use, the spread of technology within the group...
read moreBosch introduced pre-retirement reform in one plant in Czech Rep
January 21, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginalReasons, details of the social program, full wages for part-time jobs for longtime workers, interest of employees, discussions within the government...
read moreHyundai Mobis launches recruitment for new plant in Czech Rep
January 12, 2016 | 11:47pm CEToriginalRequested positions, the number of free jobs, timing, cooperation with schools, a new subsidiary, progress of the plant construction, extraordinary financial support to the land...
read moreTawesco and unions agreed on new collective agreement
January 10, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalValidity, wage increase, increased bonuses for work in the afternoon and night shifts, contribution to pension insurance, HR, products, customers...
read moreApax Partners to sell Rhiag, including Elit and Auto Kelly
December 23, 2015 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe buyer and its profile, the transaction value, the interest of investors in other distributors of aftermarket auto parts...
read moreGE Capital found buyer for some of its activities in Asia
December 18, 2015 | 04:27am CEToriginalThe name of the investor and his expansion into new areas, the price of the transaction, the continuing sell-off of the financial division of GE...
read moreSOR expects production decline in 2016
December 16, 2015 | 10:29pm CEToriginalReasons, plan, sales in 2014-2015, markets, interest in alternative fuels (CNG, electric), suppliers, HR, expansion in Europe, the 25-year anniversary...
read moreDachser to introduce solution for automotive industry
December 13, 2015 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe timing, newly created position of director for specialized solutions, clients, the situation in the Czech Republic, including business results in 2014-2015...
read moreGoodyear raised prices of tires
December 13, 2015 | 11:20pm CEToriginalReasons, timing, price increases in the Czech Republic, B2B partners, positions on the Czech market, novelties of the winter season 2015/2016, OEM supplies...
read moreA.R.S. changed strategic partner
December 13, 2015 | 10:53pm CEToriginalThe original and the new key shareholder of the Slovak company, minority shareholders, complex business (sales of tires, tire service, fast car service, retreading)...
read moreGoodyear made organizational changes in tire distribution in Eastern Europe
December 9, 2015 | 11:40pm CEToriginalThe departure of a manager; reorganization of clusters; the creation of the position of sales director for the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, which has been taken over by Zdenek Fort...
read moreRenault to expand sales of EVs in Central Europe
December 9, 2015 | 12:31am CEToriginalThe countries concerned, models, prices, battery leasing, timing, sales results, infrastructure partner, use at airports...
read moreNexen Tire won new contracts in Europe
December 9, 2015 | 12:18am CEToriginalClients, car and van models, supplied tires, contracts for the upcoming plant in the Czech Republic...
read moreEPT to expand production capacities primarily in Czech Rep
December 7, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe new plant, location, investment amount, timing, HR, products, clients, production moving, home office in the manufacturing area...
read moreDieselgate: Bosch faces legal actions in US for share on emission scandal
December 6, 2015 | 11:43pm CEToriginalBosch created the software used to manipulate the emission measurement for Volkswagen. Locations...
read moreVolkswagen chose new Audi development head
December 6, 2015 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe automaker also appointed new members of the Supervisory Board. The successor of the suspended Ulrich Hackenberg, details...
read moreAgba factory hit by fire
December 3, 2015 | 11:23pm CEToriginalLocation, the number of dead and injured, the extent of damage, products and clients including Skoda Auto...
read moreAuto Jarov opened its second Audi showroom in Czech Rep
December 1, 2015 | 11:23pm CEToriginalLocation of the dealership, amount of investment, parameters of Audi Terminal, HR, premium sales of used cars, the first Audi Sport Center in the country, target group, charging station...
read moreNHTSA: Takata airbag scandal caused by ammonium nitrate
November 30, 2015 | 11:43pm CEToriginalOther airbag manufacturers do not use this substance. Reactions of customers – automakers, past and expected financial results...
read moreRestart@Siemens: Siemens to give second chance to 20 homeless in Czech Rep by 2016
November 24, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalDetails of the CSR project, partner organizations, contract of employment, accommodation, counselling, results after a half year, the auspices of the state...
read morePorsche Inter Auto supplied Czech police with 175 Volkswagen vehicles
November 23, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalDetails of the orders (models, number of vehicles, conversions, partners, utilization), financing of EU funds...
read moreDieselgate: US supposedly investigating Bosch
November 22, 2015 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBosch produced key components of diesel engines of the Volkswagen Group vehicles, which allowed manipulation of the emission tests. The advanced state of the investigations...
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