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Martin Hendrych left Proseat, joining Schneider Electric as Plant Manager in Písek, Czechia (manufacturer of industrial components with more than 500 employees). He replaced Bart Mach in position. Lukáš Berger appointed as new head of Proseat Mladá Boleslav factory (manufacturer of polyurethane foam parts for car seats with 330 employees; customers, projects: Audi Q4, BMW M5 Sedan G90, BMW X6 G6X, BMW X7 G7X, Škoda Fabia, Škoda SK336, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen ID.Buzz, Mubea)
December 10, 2024 | 02:48pm CETflashread more
VDIK: New car sales in Germany to decrease by 0.9% to 2.82 million in 2024 (2023: 2.84 million), of which 32.5% to be registered by private individuals (916,000, -2%, 2023: 933,147), 32.4% by fleet customers (913,000, -7%, 976,698), 24% by automakers and dealers (678,000, +7%, 635,597), 11.1% by car rental and leasing companies (313,000, +5%, 299,167). This development reflects current uncertainty of private and corporate customers, caused by current economic and geopolitical situation, Schmidt mentioned
December 10, 2024 | 02:41pm CETflashread more
Coface CEE Top 500 Ranking 2024: Electronics, information and telecommunications industry (E/E, ICT; 60 largest firms, -1 y/y) in Central and Eastern European region (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia) increased turnover by 4.4% to EUR 104-105 billion in 2023 (2022: EUR 100 billion), number of employees grew by 4% to 328,600. Largest companies in sector include LG Energy Solution Wroclaw (EUR 9.09 billion, -3%; 6,546 people, +7%), Samsung SDI Magyarország (EUR 6.04 billion, +48%; 3,344, +25%), Robert Bosch Elektronika (EUR 5.93 billion, +2%; 18,605, +7%), Harman Becker Kft (EUR 2.22 billion, -4%; 4,308, +9%), Continental Automotive Hungary (EUR 2.03 billion, +38%; 6,782, +6%), Bolt Technology (EUR 1.7 billion, +35%; 4,104, -1%), Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic (EUR 1.6 billion, +14%; 4,119, +5%), BYD Smart Device Hungary (EUR 1.24 billion, +65%; 183, +2%), SK Battery Manufacturing (EUR 1.18 billion, +267%; 1,185, +19%), Siemens s.r.o. (EUR 1.15 billion, +1%; 7,474, -1%), SK On Hungary (EUR 1.03 billion, +15%; 2,310, +81%), Bolt Operations (EUR 972 million, +16%; 780, +2%), DPD Polska (EUR 911 million, +1%; 4,545, +8%), Videoton Holding (EUR 811 million, +15%; 9,267, +1%), ABB Sp. z o.o. (EUR 756 million, -2%; 2,688, +68%), Hella Slovakia Lighting (EUR 712 million, +38%; 3,290, -0%), ABB s.r.o. (EUR 703 million, +32%; 3,000, +2%)
December 9, 2024 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) allowed AutoWallis Group (SsangYong distributor in Czechia, BMW dealer in Hradec Králové, Prague and Pardubice, Czechia, representative of more than 20 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 Milan Král Holding dealer group with 200 employees in České Budějovice, Czechia (Milan Král a.s. – Mercedes-Benz car, van, truck dealer, market share of 6%; ACR Auto – BMW, BMW Motorrad dealer, market share of 7%; MNC Auto – Ford car, van dealer, Opel service; MK Kar-Lak – body shop, paint shop; MK Správní společnost; sales of 1,300 new, 700 used vehicles per year; revenues of HUF 50 billion/EUR 111 million/CZK 2.8 billion in 2023) from founders (Milan Král, Iveta Králová)
December 9, 2024 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
VDIK: German car market to fall by 0.9% to 2.82 million units in 2024 (2023: 2.84 million), of which 380,000 BEVs (-28%), 190,000 PHEVs (+8%), 120,000 HEVs (+28%), 600,000 MHEVs (+5%), 1,015,000 petrol (+4%), 500,000 diesel (+3%) and 15,000 gas+other vehicles (+1%). In 2025, new car sales in Germany to reach 2.7-2.85 million (-4.3% to +1.1%) depending on development of framework conditions for electromobility, Labbé said
December 9, 2024 | 12:37pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 1% y/y in November, export by 2%
December 6, 2024 | 11:24am CETflashread more
Carlos Tavares resigned as CEO of Stellantis (Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move, Leasys), successor to be appointed in H1 2025. His contract was due to expire at beginning of 2026. In recent weeks different views between reference shareholders, Board of Directors and CEO emerged which resulted to this decision, Henri de Castries said
December 6, 2024 | 11:15am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 6.3% in November (vans -23.2%; trucks +1.7%; buses +49.7%; motorcycles +16.9%; trailers+semitrailers -4.6%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV 1,249 +63.3%, PHEV 521 +16.6%, LPG 512 +43.8%, petrol 13,951 +9.1%, diesel 4,408 -8.7%)
December 6, 2024 | 11:04am CETflashread more
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France wants EU to examine import of cars from South Korea
August 7, 2012 | 10:42pm CEToriginalGrowing sales of South Korean cars along with the slump in the European market, reporting imports into the EU, re-imposition of duties, free trade agreement...
read moreMagna to build plant in Serbia, expansion to be ensured by Czech branch
August 7, 2012 | 03:02am CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, ensuring the land, size of the plant, products, HR, government support, customers...
read moreJapanese carmakers allegedly limit cooperations in Europe
August 7, 2012 | 02:42am CEToriginalThe cooperation of Isuzu-Opel/GM, Mitsubishi-Peugeot/PSA, Mazda-Peugeot, relating to engines and electric vehicles are concerned...
read moreMagna won another contract to manufacture hybrid tailgate, to place production in Czech Rep
August 6, 2012 | 03:12am CEToriginalThe contract for a BMW electric vehicle, the experience from the Skoda Roomster Scout, location, other investments, customers and projects...
read moreAGC to invest EUR 40 million in Czech Rep in 2012
August 6, 2012 | 02:54am CEToriginalThe investment is intended for the production of automotive glass, too. Location, details of the investment, HR, timing...
read moreSecond Hyundai dealership opened in Ceske Budejovice
August 5, 2012 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe company Hyundai - Fischer CZ built the first showroom in the Czech Republic according to new visual style. Location, current Hyundai dealer network in the country...
read moreKYB wants to build second plant in Czech Rep
August 3, 2012 | 03:54am CEToriginalThe company has thus decided to expand within two countries in Europe. Location, products, production volume, HR, timing, customers...
read moreRene Skucek left Mazda after three years
August 3, 2012 | 03:48am CEToriginalIn the Czech and Slovak representation he worked as Marketing Manager. His successor, the new job of Skucek...
read moreNumber of orders for new VW, Audi and Seat cars grew by 10% in Czech Rep in H1
August 2, 2012 | 12:44am CEToriginalRenaming a distributor from Import Volkswagen Group to Porsche Czech Republic within the carmaker Volkswagen, the current dealer network...
read moreSixt restored all Seat vehicles in car rental fleet in Czech Rep in 2012
August 2, 2012 | 12:22am CEToriginalModels, numbers, body styles, engines, equipment, supplier-dealer...
read moreSkoda Auto appointed new director of marketing and strategy for Czech Rep
August 1, 2012 | 04:25am CEToriginalThe successor to Martin Lauer came from telecommunications company...
read moreSkoda Auto intends to build another transit shed in Czech Rep
August 1, 2012 | 03:49am CEToriginalThe reason is the lack of capacity of the terminal in Mlada Boleslav. Related tender, volume requirements, possible location...
read moreOpel marketing head Thomas Owsianski to reportedly join Skoda Auto
July 31, 2012 | 04:24am CEToriginalRelocation of Alfred Rieck from Volkswagen to Opel, Martin Lauer’s leaving from Skoda Auto...
read moreSonavox expands in Europe, to build second plant in Czech Rep
July 31, 2012 | 04:10am CEToriginalLocation of a new plant, start of construction and production, HR, European OEM customers of the Chinese manufacturer of car audio solutions...
read moreArval created new position in technical department in Czech Rep
July 31, 2012 | 04:06am CEToriginalStepan Richter became Procurement Manager at Arval CZ, previously working in a credit company...
read moreGM Marketing Director Joel Ewanick resigned
July 31, 2012 | 03:45am CEToriginalThe reason is reportedly the sponsorship agreement between Chevrolet and Manchester United. Design head of Buick and GMC brands leaves as well...
read moreNissan agreed with Renault on use of its training centre in Prague, Czech Rep
July 30, 2012 | 06:08am CEToriginalAfter Poland it is further decentralization of training of dealer network in Central Europe. The cooperation has so far concerned service, Nissan is considering...
read moreSulzbacher to build new Mercedes-Benz showroom in Czech Rep
July 27, 2012 | 06:19am CEToriginalLocation, activities of the Sulzbacher Group in the Czech Republic and Austria, the annual new car sales on the Czech market, the merger of subsidiaries...
read moreFrance unveiled new plan to support automobile sector
July 26, 2012 | 04:43am CEToriginalIncreased funding for the purchase of EVs and HEVs, loans to automotive suppliers, ecological cars in government...
read moreALD Automotive to lease 40 Kia cars to Comfort Energy
July 25, 2012 | 12:17am CEToriginalModels and numbers, parameters of operating leases, GPS monitoring of corporate cars, cooperation of Kia Motors and ALD Automotive in Europe...
read moreDemand for new Mercedes-Benz A-Class surpassed expectations, production to run in third place
July 25, 2012 | 12:02am CEToriginalDaimler has agreed with contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive. Production volume, number of orders, timing, an important contract for Valmet...
read moreAutobond chooses third brand for its new complex in Prague
July 24, 2012 | 02:55am CEToriginalParameters of the new headquarters, showrooms and brands, moving and the intention with the original facility in the capital of the Czech Republic...
read moreNKT Cables expanded fleet with EVs in Czech Rep
July 24, 2012 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe company has thus extended cooperation with the leasing company LeasePlan. Model, renting period, GreenPlan project, Citroen C-Zero test vehicle for LeasePlan clients...
read moreToyota to cooperate with PSA in sale and development of commercial vehicles in Europe
July 24, 2012 | 02:29am CEToriginalThe affected models and plants, ending sales of the Toyota Hiace, limitation of cooperation of PSA and Fiat, production volumes...
read moreGetrag Ford reduced outlook of transmission production in Slovakia in 2012
July 23, 2012 | 04:35am CEToriginalAt the same time, the plant will lay off 40 of 1,100 employees. Reasons, production plans, customers...
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