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Clean Mobility 2025: ABF to hold conference at e-Salon fair in Prague, Czechia on November 13. Representatives of Ford Motor Company, Škoda Auto, Zebra Group, Aures Holdings, Arval, GreenWay, Green Brother, eMobility Solutions, Ampeco, SKB Group, Codibly, AgeVolt, EnviTrail, Arriva, Ekoenergetyka, Kempower, Elektrobus, Aviloo, Bilfinger, eKolo.cz, Wolt, BattSwap, Go4, PWC, Teplárny Brno, ČEZ ESCO, Saytech, Kinstellar, E.ON, Peoplecar, Cario, Xmarton, I-Tec, ČBK (Czech Battery Cluster), BEPA (Batteries European Partnership Association), AustriaTech, PowerHub, Czech E-mobility Platform, ZONE Cluster, PSNM (Polish New Mobility Association), ČVUT, VAIA, MŽP (Ministry of Environment of Czech Republic), MD (Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic), MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic), CzechInvest, CDV (Transport Research Centre), EIT Urban Mobility to speak at event
November 13, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 7.8% in October (motorcycles -31.9%; buses +64.8%; vans/trucks -4.2%; trailers -5.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 52.1% to 83,371 units (52,425 BEVs +47.7%, 30,946 PHEVs +60%), representing share of 33.3% (21+12.4%)
November 13, 2025 | 07:42am CETflashread more
e-Salon, e-Technology, e-Bike Fest 2025: Amilo/Top Drive Club (Smart, Zeekr), Autobinck (Mitsubishi, MG), AutoWallis (KGM/SsangYong), BYD Automotive Czech, Car Point (Volkswagen), Daimler Truck Česká republika (Mercedes-Benz, Fuso), Emil Frey (Leapmotor, Opel), Ford Motor Company, Grand Automotive Central Europe (Nissan), Hedin Distribution CZ (Xpeng), Hyundai Motor Czech, Iron System (Riddara), Kia Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Orbion Cars (Lynk & Co), Plastonic (Dongfeng, Hongqi, Voyah, MHero/M-Hero), Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Moon Power), Profi Auto CZ (Iveco, Fiat Professional), Renault Czech Republic (Renault, Dacia, Alpine), SFR Motor (Farizon), Škoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, Volvo Car Czech Republic, Alfa Profi (EVUM), Amigi Consulting (TeslaDave), Aures Holdings (AAA Auto), BG Technik CS, Blohmann (elBlesk), ELS Moto/Piedra Natural (MulticarGo, Rawrr, 79Bike, Arctic Leopard, Hiley, Easycool), Eurogreen CZ (Aixam, CutCat, Polaris Goupil), GoodPed (Mopedix), Hommelby (Victory), I-Tec Czech (eLion), Lera Motors, Letovické strojírny (TPC Industry Czech Republic), Silen Motorcycles, Univer Mobility (Syneriq, Sevic, Cargoniq), 1PS Technology, Auto-Charge, Car MNGMT (Car Management), Carporio, Červinka-Czech Republic, Dynax, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), E.ON Energie (E.ON Drive), eJoin CZ, Elexim (MyBox), Euro Charge, EV Repair, EV Solutions, Grep Energie (Adopt.energy, Alfen), Havrla-Upgrade (BMW i3upgrade.cz), Chargee eMobility, Jimark (Nayax), PKV Build, Pražská energetika (PRE), R-EVC (EcoVolter), Sectron (MyBox, Olife Energy), Schneider Electric CZ, Smar, SunBrothers (Aiko, Resacs, Victron), SunLife Energy, Valeo, Voltdrive, ASEP to join 7th fair for clean mobility, technologies, solutions for e-mobility in Prague, Czechia (November 13-16)
November 13, 2025 | 07:35am CETflashread more
e-Salon, e-Technology 2024: 115 exhibitors (+5.5%, 2023: 109) and 26,657 visitors (+15.7%, 23,042), who completed 2,443 test drives (+9.6%, 2,228), joined 6th clean mobility, technologies and solutions for e-mobility fair in Prague, Czechia (November 7-10)
November 11, 2025 | 07:57pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 3/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.5% y/y to CZK 294,000 (EUR 12,110) in Q1-3, down by 1.3% during Q3 (14% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 19% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 20% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 18% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 16% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 13% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). In terms of powertrain types, 47.13% of cars on offer had petrol, 46.53% diesel, 2.63% hybrid, 2.29% electric, 0.93% LPG, 0.42% CNG and 0.07% others
November 11, 2025 | 07:48pm CETflashread more
Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at e-Salon 2023 clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia was absence of showroom mode in Nio ET5 Touring BEV. Subsequently, Chinese automaker integrated primitive version of this mode into model, which can only be managed remotely by administrator at Nio headquarters
November 11, 2025 | 07:41pm CETflashread more
Hyundai to suspend production in Nošovice, Czechia (Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric models; ICEVs, MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) for next two days (November 7, November 10) due to lower demand, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said. This is another shutdown at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech after three non-production days on October 27, October 30-31
November 7, 2025 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 20.2% to 6.17 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in Q1-3, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales down by 19.1% to 3.76 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
November 7, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Quality Days 2025: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold conference on modern approaches in quality, improvement in Prague, Czechia on November 11-12 with separate section on quality in automotive industry. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic, Raiffeisenbank, Diribet, DQS Slovakia, NGSS (Next Generation Security Solutions), Munters, ČEZ, Porsenna Energy, MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic) to speak at event
November 7, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1% in Q3, by 1.2% to 6.6 million in Q1-3 (VW -0.4%, +2.8%; Škoda +15.1%, +14.1%; SEAT+Cupra +9.8%, +4.1%; VW Commercial Vehicles +10%, -10.7%; Audi -2.6%, -4.8%; Bentley +23.9%, -2%; Lamborghini -13.8%, -3.2%; Porsche -5.7%, -6%; MAN +24.7%, +4%; VW Truck & Bus -4%, +2.5%; Scania -0.9%, -7.6%; International Motors/Navistar -57.3%, -28.2%). Rise in orders is driven in particular by new models of all drive types (+17% in Western Europe in Q1-3), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, VW Transporter/Multivan, Cupra Terramar, Skoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911; battery electric vehicle (BEV) orders increase particularly strongly (+64%) and account for around 22% of total order intake in Western Europe, automaker said
November 7, 2025 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Business Lease (AutoBinck Group) to sell branches in Czechia, Slovakia to ČSOB Leasing (KBC Group) for EUR 72 million. Transaction is subject to approval by relevant antitrust authorities and is expected to close in Q1 2026. Merger to create player with portfolio of 25,000 vehicles in operating leasing (CZ: 15,000, SK: 10,000). Allen Overy Shearman Sterling/A&O Shearman and ING Bank advised seller, Baker McKenzie advised buyer. AutoBinck indicated that after Netherlands (Terberg Business Lease Group to Arval in 2022), Czechia and Slovakia, it intends to sell leasing companies in other countries (Poland, Hungary, Romania). Amid rapid market consolidation, partnering with larger players offers best path for future growth. Sale of Czech and Slovak operations to KBC marks first step in that direction, Weijers said
November 4, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 35.9% y/y to 54,319 in September, of which 51,090 cars (-27.1%, due to cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover) and 3,229 commercial vehicles (-77.9%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 15.2% to 582,250 in Q1-3, of which 543,099 cars (-8.4%) and 39,151 commercial vehicles (-58.1%)
November 4, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
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AAA Auto appointed new CFO
November 30, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalHe came to the company from the telecommunications industry, previously having worked at PwC. Details...
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 moreHyundai expands sales of hydrogen cars in Europe
November 30, 2015 | 11:30pm CEToriginalThe results, autumn delivery of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles, drive specifications, prices, the entry to another two countries, dealership certification, website, racing car concept...
read moreSkoda plans to expand SUV offer to four models
November 29, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThe segments concerned, development of CUV, manufacturing sites, partner, timing, focus on the largest market of the Czech automaker...
read moreBMW to expand range of sports models
November 27, 2015 | 01:02am CEToriginalCurrent and upcoming M-models and M-versions, innovative Competiton Package for the M6, engine with water injection, the possibility of deactivating the speed limiter...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen got first fine
November 27, 2015 | 12:40am CEToriginalCountry, a record penalty for the automaker, mandatory recall, the examination of other diesel cars...
read moreFCA recalls nearly 900,000 vehicles
November 27, 2015 | 12:32am CEToriginalReasons, brands and models concerned, several injuries in connection with the problem...
read morePorsche recalls nearly 60,000 cars
November 26, 2015 | 03:42am CEToriginalThe reason of one of the larger recall events, affected models, the number of cars in different markets...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen to reduce annual capital expenditures by EUR 1 billion
November 22, 2015 | 11:24pm CEToriginalSuspended investments in Europe and America, the delay of some new models, increased spending on alternative drives, development of the MEB platform...
read moreTesla recalls Model S
November 22, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginalDetails of the voluntary recall, the reason, reactions to one European client's warning, the number of cars, previous recalls...
read moreSkoda put up prices of some models in Czech Rep
November 19, 2015 | 07:56pm CEToriginalDeclared reasons, timing, affected models and price changes, expansion of basic equipment, an increase in the prices of some additional features...
read moreGM recalls 1.4 million cars repeatedly
November 19, 2015 | 07:34pm CEToriginalPrevious repairs have not solved the problem. Details of the defect, affected models, the threat of fire...
read moreNational Action Plan for Clean Mobility: Czech government to approve low-emission transport development strategy
November 18, 2015 | 11:01pm CEToriginalTiming, promotion of alternative drives (BEV, PHEV, CNG, LNG, FCEV), infrastructure development, types of aid, budgets, NAP CM financing, goals for 2020, prediction of CPS and Roland Berger...
read moreMazda recalls nearly 5 million older cars
November 18, 2015 | 10:29pm CEToriginalThe reason, affected models and production years, the number of cars in different markets, the risk of fire...
read moreToyota to invest USD 1 billion in Artificial Intelligence
November 18, 2015 | 12:13am CEToriginalThe establishment of a new company, site of the R&D centre, development of autonomous vehicles, a test car, the need for mobility for seniors and disabled people...
read moreDaimler recalls over 100,000 Mercedes cars
November 17, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe reason, affected models and years of production, details and timing of the recall...
read moreToyota recalls 6.5 million cars
November 15, 2015 | 10:07pm CEToriginalThe reason, affected models and production years, the number of cars in different markets...
read moreSwell to expand its R&D centre
November 13, 2015 | 02:39am CEToriginalThe scale of investment, the relevant sections, relocation of one facility, investment plan for the next three years, HR, tenders for a number of positions, the new ownership structure...
read moreAudi Sport: Audi introduced new concept of sports models sales
November 12, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalCertification of selected dealers, standards, current and future offer of RS models, situation in the Czech Rep, the new Audi R8...
read moreOne3D: New company specializing in 3D printing of plastic and metal car parts established in Czech Rep
November 11, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalInvestors, services in the field of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping, clients and partners, website, entry into the Moravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster...
read moreYanfeng Automotive Interiors commenced operations, European activities to be managed from Germany and Slovakia
November 11, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalGlobal headquarters, growth plan, CEO, products and clients, HR, R&D, website, profile of the Czech plant, investment incentives...
read moreMusk: Tesla might launch production in China by 2017
November 11, 2015 | 11:20pm CEToriginalSales in the Chinese market, lowering the car prices, HR, upcoming models, the giant factory for battery production...
read moreFirst FordStore showroom opened in Czech Rep
November 11, 2015 | 02:59am CEToriginalLocation, dealer and his dwindling number of branches, planned number of flagship showrooms in Europe and the Czech Republic, the standards for Ford Store and Vignale, exclusive sales of certain models...
read moreVolkswagen gained significant engineer from Apple
November 10, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalHe has extensive experience from Daimler and the development of an autonomous vehicle. Volkswagen appointed him to lead a new department...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased m/m in October 2015
November 10, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalUsed cars became more expensive than the new ones. Prices of motorcycles and spare parts fell, prices of servicing rose. Detailed data, the y/y progress...
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