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Škoda Auto ended production of batteries for plug-in hybrids of Volkswagen Group (536,433 batteries for Škoda Octavia, Superb, VW Arteon, Passat, Golf, Tiguan, Multivan, Audi A3, Q3, Q4, SEAT/Cupra Leon, Formentor, Tarraco in 2019-2024; daily production capacity of 850-900 units) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia in April, production of second generation of batteries with higher capacity and range of over 100 km (for PHEVs including Škoda Superb iV, Kodiaq iV) taken over by Volkswagen plant in Braunschweig, Germany. In released hall, Škoda Auto to install 3rd line for high-voltage traction batteries for battery electric vehicles (MEB+, assembly from cells using Cell-to-Pack technology), complementing adjacent 2 lines (GS3.1+GS3.2, MEB, assembly from LG and CATL modules, daily capacity 1520/1020+500 units for BEVs including Škoda Enyaq, Enyaq Coupé, VW ID.4, ID.5, Audi Q4 e-Tron, Ford Explorer)
October 15, 2024 | 03:21pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 5,468 electric vehicles in Czechia during six and half months (29 weeks, March 18 – October 3) 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). Greatest interest is in Tesla cars (2,449 vehicles), followed by Volvo (503), Volkswagen (472), Škoda (444), BMW (273), MG (255), Hyundai (142), Mercedes (140), Kia (100), SsangYong (91), Toyota (87), Renault (76), Ford (62), BYD (55), Dacia (52), Peugeot (43), Citroën (40), Fiat (40), Mini (35) and others (168)
October 15, 2024 | 03:04pm CETflashread more
ESG: Tesa (Beiersdorf Group; manufacturer of adhesive tapes, other products for automotive industry, other industries with 5,200 employees in Germany, Italy, China, USA, Vietnam; more than 130 tapes for electric cars; sales of EUR 1.7 billion in 2023) started preparing with Hamburger Energienetze (formerly Gasnetz Hamburg) connection of plant in Hamburg-Hausbruch, Germany (500 employees) to hydrogen network HH-WIN (Hamburger Wassertsund-Industrie-Netz/Hamburg Hydrogen Industrial Network) with aim of manufacturing first adhesive tapes using green hydrogen in 2027, save around 6,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions caused by production each year, completely replace natural gas by 2030. Company to invest approximately EUR 300 million in decarbonization in coming years to achieve climate-neutral production by 2030 (2023: -38% compared to 2018), reduce indirect supply chain emissions by at least 20% (2023: -15%). Since 2020, Tesa has been purchasing 100% of electricity from renewable sources and is increasingly relying on its own production by building photovoltaic (PV) power plants, latest solar park in Offenburg, Germany to cover around 25% of site's electricity requirements from 2025
October 14, 2024 | 02:56pm CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 40,000 units from 11.51 million (-0.4%) to 11.47 million (-0.8%)
October 14, 2024 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
Aures Holdings (AAA Auto, Mototechna, Auto Diskont, Driverama) sold 9,266 used vehicles in September, 29,271 units in Q3 (+11%), record 83,219 cars and vans in Q1-3 (+11%; HEVs +73%, 602 BEVs +166%). Group currently sells over 320 vehicles per day, expecting to sell up to 110,000 cars in 2024 (+12%) based on current trend
October 14, 2024 | 02:47pm CETflashread more
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
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Start of series production of Avia vehicles in Přelouč, Czechia further delayed
January 23, 2018 | 10:19pm CEToriginalReasons, pre-series production, sales targets, planned products, suppliers, HR...
read moreCar of the year 2018 in Czech Rep: BMW, Kia, Opel, Subaru, Škoda cars advanced to finals
January 4, 2018 | 11:10pm CEToriginalBirth of the nomination list, dropping out of several models, altered selection criteria, less valuable prizes in the competition for the public, reinforcement of several publishers in the jury, cancellation of the gala dinner, sponsors...
read moreBMW allegedly to build polygon in Czechia to test self-driving cars
December 13, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalNeither the carmaker nor the state's representatives commented on the information. Location, amount of investment, HR, timing, upcoming special press conference...
read moreMarchionne: FCA negotiates technology partnership with Hyundai
December 6, 2017 | 10:03pm CEToriginalFCA already purchases some parts from Hyundai. Discussed points, FCA’s new business plan...
read moreToyota to produce new hybrid engine in Poland
December 6, 2017 | 09:52pm CEToriginalParameters, location, amount of investment, timing, penetration of HEVs in Europe...
read moreKola Motor Show 2017: Another year of car exhibition held in Lysá nad Labem, Czechia
November 19, 2017 | 10:05pm CEToriginalToyota brand exhibition including solely HEVs, the Czech exhibition premier of VW Polo, exhibition of racing and tuning cars, expected attendance, entrance fee...
read moreYazaki to cease production in Czechia
November 9, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalProduction will be moved to another factory in Europe. Locations, HR, clients and contracts, timing, R&D…
read moreSoftBank to allegedly invest in Auto1
November 9, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalCompanies did not comment on the information. Last round of funding, start-up value, number of customers and partners, business and financial results, goals...
read moreSubaru confessed mistakes in car checks
October 30, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalIt has been happening for 30 years. Location, considered recall action, estimated costs...
read moreNissan stopped production at three plants in Japan
October 27, 2017 | 11:33am CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker has recalled 1.2 million cars on the domestic market. Reasons, timing, affected models, estimated costs, sales suspension...
read moreJedteVolit.cz: SmileCar, Rekola, Liftago offered discounted or free transport to polls in Czechia
October 23, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalDetails of the special offers of these three startups, available locations, the profile of SmileCar and its partners...
read moreTesla dismissed hundreds of employees
October 20, 2017 | 01:28am CEToriginalHowever, it did not disclose the exact number. Estimates, affected positions, declared reasons, production of Model 3 in Q3...
read moreCourt did not start to deal with alleged manipulation of orders of Czech Post
October 20, 2017 | 12:45am CEToriginalAmong the accused are Agrotec and some of its employees. Reasons, next date, preferred supplier, a football tickets offer, a comment by Agrofert...
read moreHavex bought former Škoda dealer
October 15, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalIt is now running an authorized service centre of this Czech brand. Firm, facility location, new owner's intentions...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2017: MBtech organizes open days for developers in Czechia
October 15, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalR&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Dates, presentation of the autonomous car Link & Go, vacancies...
read moreMann+Hummel to move part of its production from Czechia to Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 12, 2017 | 04:00am CEToriginalReasons, products, production plans for 2017-2018, clients, new head of one of the Czech plants...
read more2017 Prague Motor Show: 25 exhibitors presented 45 brands of cars, moped cars
October 8, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalAmong them were dealers, manufacturers, independent dealers and car rentals. Other exhibitors, car novelties, test drives, Mini Autosalon for kids...
read moreŠkoda to assemble Karoq at two locations in Central Europe
October 1, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalPlants, line changes, timing, engines, equipment packages, prices…
read moreCar of the year 2018 in Czech Rep: Poll to get back to traditional and well-established format
September 25, 2017 | 12:20am CEToriginalJury consisting only of motoring journalists, jury expansion, public voting in categories, cancellation of nomination fee, a higher number of nominated vehicles, start of the competition…
read more7 Days of Peugeot: Peugeot holds traditional weekly campaign with preferential car prices in Czechia
September 23, 2017 | 09:40pm CEToriginalDate, models and prices offered, winter tires for free when using funding, nearly 20-year history of the campaign, results in January...
read moreOpel 500: Opel organizes another annual campaign accompanied by offer of 500 cars with benefits and price discounts
September 23, 2017 | 07:44pm CEToriginalDate, declared discount amounts, free roof rack, winter tires free of charge with funding used, Opel VIP membership fidelity program, micro booths…
read moreToyota Weekend: Toyota holds two-day campaign with by wide range of benefits in Czechia
September 17, 2017 | 12:36pm CEToriginalDates, models, opening hours, dealers' discounted offers by up to CZK 90,000…
read moreVolkswagen Driving Day 2017: Volkswagen holds 3rd annual autodrome test drives in Czechia
September 17, 2017 | 11:46am CEToriginalLocations, dates, car and van fleet, models including EVs and 4x4 vehicles, skid-driving school with the interested’s own vehicles, Volkswagen Hero course, accompanying program for the whole family, website…
read moreOpel Insignia GSi Sports Tourer: Opel revealed first photos of sporty Insignia in estate version
September 15, 2017 | 01:11am CEToriginalEngines, chassis, all-wheel drive with Torque Vectoring, brakes, tires, eight-speed automatic transmission, suppliers...
read moreCitroën Experience: Citroën to organize roadshow with cars in Czechia
September 14, 2017 | 08:43pm CEToriginalLocations, dates, models, test drive capacity, registration, children's program, static presentation of Citroën C3 Aircross, contest for a month car rental...
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