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Emerge (company with more than 800 employees in Bakov nad Jizerou, Bezděčín, Mladá Boleslav, Plazy, Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, Liberec, Trutnov, Náchod, Červený Kostelec, Nové Město nad Metují and Prague, Czechia providing services in areas of logistics, pressworking, measurement, manufacturing, welding; customers, projects: Škoda Auto, Volkswagen Slovakia/Superb+Passat, Carbody Czech Republic/Jaguar+Stellantis, Tenneco CA Czech Republic, Magna Exteriors, Siemens; turnover of CZK 3.56 billion/EUR 141 million in 2023) won order from Škoda Auto for logistics services for Mladá Boleslav plant (reception, storage, picking of parts for production provided in Nepřevázka, Bezděčín). Parent company Emerge Industry began to engage outside automotive industry when it acquired Léčebné lázně Bohdaneč, Lázně Teplice nad Bečvou (Spa Business Development, Spa Vision)
January 21, 2025 | 04:54pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.1% in December, by 0.8% to 10.63 million in 2024 (Volkswagen +5.9%, +3.2%; Stellantis -7.3%, -7.2%; Renault +16.4%, +1.9%; Toyota +31.1%, +17.5%; Hyundai +2.3%, -5.8%; BMW -8.8%, -0.6%; Mercedes-Benz -5%, -2.6%; Ford -11.1%, -13.7%; Volvo Cars -2.1%, +28%; Tesla +5.9%, -13.1%; Nissan +0.9%, +1.4%; Suzuki -3.1%, +12%; SAIC -1.2%, +6.7%; Mazda +4.5%, -5.3%; Jaguar Land Rover +9.8%, -8.3%; Mitsubishi +40.2%, +43.7%; Honda +8.6%, +21.5%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV -10.2%, -5.9%; PHEV +4.9%, -6.8%; HEV+MHEV +33.1%, +20.9%; FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +4.7%, +1.4%; petrol -1.8%, -4.8%; diesel -15%, -11.4%). Battery electric vehicles (13.6% share) surpassed diesel cars (11.9%) again in 2024
January 21, 2025 | 04:44pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: 907,000 used cars (BEV: 0.8% share, 7,250 vehicles; HEV: 1.5%, 13,600) advertised in Czechia in 2024 with mean value (median) of price of CZK 204,382 (EUR 8,110, +2.7% y/y). Offer grew by 92,100 cars (+11.3%) y/y. Top 5 best-selling used electric vehicles include BMW i3, Tesla Model 3, Škoda Enyaq, Hyundai Kona, Tesla Model S
January 21, 2025 | 04:28pm CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales up by 6.3% to 8.63 million in December, by 2.1% to 88.64 million in 2024 (Western Europe +4.5% to 1.15 million, +0.9% to 13.38 million; Eastern Europe including Turkey and Russia +8.2% to 470,240, +15.3% to 4.64 million)
January 20, 2025 | 06:25pm CETflashread more
SDA: Imports (first registrations) of used cars to Czechia down by 8.8% to 140,397 in 2024 (lowest result in last 10 years, 2014: 120,408) with decrease in average age by 0.1 to 10.5 years (vehicles up to 1 year: from share of 3.6% to 2.9%, 1-3 years: from 6.8% to 6.3%, 3-5 years: from 15.5% to 15.7%, 5-10 years: from 25.2% to 26.1%, 10-15 years: from 25.8% to 25.8%, over 15 years: from 23.2% to 23.2%)
January 20, 2025 | 06:16pm CETflashread more
USA added Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL; manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries in China, Germany, Hungary; customers: BMW, Ford, Geely, Honda, Hyundai, Li Auto, Mercedes, Nio, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen) to blacklist of companies cooperating with Chinese military when US Department of Defense updated this list on January 7 in accordance with Section 1260H of National Defense Authorization Act. CATL has never engaged in any military-related business or activities, so this designation by Department of Defense is mistake, company responded. Blacklist currently includes 134 companies such as ChemChina, Huawei, SMIC, DJI, Tencent
January 20, 2025 | 06:07pm CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2025 Western European new car sales outlook by 30,000 units from 11.71 million to 11.74 million (+1.6%)
January 19, 2025 | 09:40pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.3% m/m in December, by 0.6% y/y (new: +0.1%, +2.3%; used: -0.4%, -2.4%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.0%, -3.2%), spare parts and accessories (-0.7%, +4.1%), fuels and oils (+0.4%, -2.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.0%, +8.8%)
January 19, 2025 | 09:34pm CETflashread more
United States to ban Chinese, Russian software (starting with Model Year 2027), hardware (MY2030) in connected road vehicles on US roads. On January 14, Department of Commerce issued final rule that will prohibit sale and import of hardware and software systems (automated/autonomous driving systems/ADS, vehicle connectivity systems/VCS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular and satellite connectivity) of connected passenger cars (not yet commercial vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds/4.5 tons), as well as completed connected cars from China and Russia. This is result of investigation that President Joe Biden's administration launched in February 2024 to ensure that automotive supply chains are resilient and secure from foreign adversary cyber threats (espionage, hacking attacks). Beyond risks to critical infrastructure, Department of Commerce assesses that certain hardware and software used in connected vehicles could enable mass collection of sensitive information, including geolocation data, audio and video recordings, and other pattern-of-life analysis. In developing this rule, Department consulted with industry to ensure any actions maximally protect US national security, while minimizing unintended consequences or disruptions to market, White House added
January 19, 2025 | 09:21pm CETflashread more
Automotive Seating Innovation 2025: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold 18th conference on capabilities of next-generation seating designs (smart seats) integrating comfort, safety, sustainability, appearance, interactions in Munich, Germany on February 4-6. Representatives of BMW Group, Bugatti Rimac, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Shawmut Corporation, Suzuki Motor, Lectra, Yanfeng Seating, Adient to speak at event
January 16, 2025 | 03:51pm CETflashread more
Aures Holdings sold record 108,661 used vehicles in 2024 (+10.7%) at AAA Auto, Mototechna and Auto Diskont car centers, including almost 60,000 in Czechia (2023: 53,949 cars, vans). BEV sales doubled to 900, demand for HEVs increased by 68% to nearly 5,000. Our goal is to grow sales at same pace in 2025, and therefore we will continue to focus on expanding and renovating existing car centers and opening new ones, Topolová said
January 16, 2025 | 03:37pm CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK down by 0.2% in December, up by 2.6% to 1.95 million in 2024 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -8.3%, +3% to 351,834; trucks up to 6 tonnes +106.6%, +59.6% to 9,259). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in 2024 (BEV: 381,970 +21.4%; PHEV: 167,178 +18.3%; HEV: 261,398 +9.6%; petrol: 1.02 million -4.4%; diesel: 123,104 -13.6%). United Kingdom fleet's average CO2 emissions fell by 6.2% to 102.1 g/km (2023: 108.9 g/km)
January 16, 2025 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
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Autofox Helps: Porsche Holding Salzburg donated EUR 75,000 to help Ukraine
November 27, 2022 | 10:17pm CETpublicIt is the result of a fundraising among employees in Austria and a contribution from the company's own resources. Allocation for the Neighbor in Need aid campaign, assistance to Ukrainian employees...
read moreAutofox Helps: Aures Holdings donated CZK 3 million (EUR 125,000) to help Ukraine
April 28, 2022 | 10:19pm CETpublicThe operator of the AAA Auto used car center network has sent financial gift to a Czech humanitarian organization. The company also announced a cash collection among employees in Czechia, Slovakia and Poland. Material and logistical assistance...
read morePorsche Holding Salzburg bought further dealer group in Italy
February 10, 2020 | 10:46pm CETpublicCompany, locations, brands, sales and financial results, previous acquisitions of Eurocar Italia, growth in recent years...
read moreAuto Esa opened branch in ninth city in Czechia
August 20, 2018 | 04:14pm CEToriginalLocation, offer, services, HR, the company's first roofed used car shop…
read moreAutoBinck made changes in distribution, retail management in Czechia, Slovakia
November 28, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalMartin Saitz's promotion, seeking two directors for vacant positions at AutoBinck CZ...
read moreRacing Expo 2017: First year of Motor Sport Fair held in Czechia, in parallel with Transport Expo
November 13, 2017 | 11:11pm CEToriginalDate, location, exhibits, exhibition director, exhibitors, partners, expected attendance, admission, Transport Expo 2016 balance...
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 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 morePrague Car Festival 2017: Tuning car motor show to present production and electric vehicles again
August 28, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalExhibitors including dealers, extensions of the exhibition area, costs, expected attendance, test drives, partners, balance sheet of the year 2016...
read more2017 Prague Motor Show: Central-Bohemian car exhibition to be held different moth than last year, place to remain the same
August 7, 2017 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe date after the Frankfurt Motor Show, exhibitors and brands, expected visiting rate, car novelties, test drives, tuning event, ticket price increase...
read moreBMW announced tender for new dealership in Czech Rep
August 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThis is a recurring selection procedure. Location, original winner, reasons, requirements, timing...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
July 23, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalFor several years, he has led one of the Volkswagen Group brands. His next direction, successor, timing...
read moreSkoda Auto succeeded in large tender of Czech Ministry of Transport
July 18, 2017 | 12:48am CEToriginalModels and number of cars, including 4x4 and CNG, the organizations concerned, the price, the bidders, the new tender for vans, the Skoda wholesale sales and fleet centres...
read moreCzech antitrust authority imposed fine on two car dealers for cartel
July 11, 2017 | 01:32am CEToriginalOne of them is NH Car. Details of forbidden behaviour, profile of the second company, amount of penalties, reduction of the fine for cooperation with UOHS...
read moreVolkswagen appointed new head of Skoda sales
July 10, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalWerner Eichhorn will move to a different position within the group. A new board member of Skoda Auto for sales and marketing comes from Porsche Holding Salzburg...
read moreBusinessRent: Business Lease opened car and van rental in Czech Rep
June 27, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe fleet including EVs, CNG vehicles and cars for the disabled, prices, benefits, utilization possibilities, Tesla EVs at RentPoint car rental...
read moreNew Mazda dealership opened in Czech Rep
June 18, 2017 | 11:26pm CEToriginalLocation, company and its other activities, history of the showroom, managing director, website...
read moreAutoBinck hired experienced automotive strategy specialist
June 15, 2017 | 12:16am CEToriginalPreviously, he worked for Porsche Engineering, Boston Consulting Group and Ricardo Strategic Consulting. His profile, new position, division...
read moreLegends 2017: Attendance achieved organizer's expectations and surpassed last year's record
June 13, 2017 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe number of exhibited cars and motorcycles, Czech exhibition premieres, the oldest exhibit, awards, a check for a hospital, preparation of the 5th year...
read moreLegends 2017: Fourth year to be attended by more than 15 automakers and dealers again
June 7, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginalDate, main themes, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits and their value, guests, partners, clubs, official car...
read moreAutoBinck looking for new Auto Palace head for Czech Rep and Slovakia
April 27, 2017 | 01:15am CEToriginalThe current Managing Director of the Retail Division on both markets, Ralph Howie, has decided to take a new challenge outside Europe...
read moreHavex and Imofa increased car sales by 6.9% in 2016
April 26, 2017 | 01:01am CEToriginalRecord year, sales of new and used vehicles, interest in individual brands, investment in modernization of showrooms, plan for 2017, fleet business, online service calculator...
read moreAutobond grew at double-digit pace in 2016
April 24, 2017 | 11:12pm CEToriginalRevenues, new and used car sales, results of individual brands, extension of Bond Rent, entry into the 7th city in the Czech Republic, establishment of the first subsidiary, organizational changes, plan for 2017...
read moreAAA Auto: Used car offer in Czech Rep increased by 17% in 2016
April 23, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalPrice development, average age and mileage, Top 10 models, situation in December, offer in other countries of Central Europe, activities of the repurchasing department...
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