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Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 (SCEWC24): 1,148 exhibitors (of which 235 in Mobility section), including Autocrypt, Batteri, Bentley Systems, Bus4.me, BusPas, Came Parkare, Carsleep, Chargecloud, Deloitte, E-Cafe Bike, E-Mobility Rentals, EasyPark, Edag, EIT Urban Mobility, EVcharge by Etenic, EVIO, Fifteen, Fraunhofer ISST, Honeywell, Lightmobie, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Electric, Mobiltech, MobiLysis, Mobipar, Moby Bikes, Nabogo, Nemi, Nextbike, Novality, OpenMove, Operátor ICT, ParkedByMe, ParkHelp, ParkingGo, Parkunload, Parquery, PassageWay, Škoda X, Sparkpark, SUM Solution Hydrogen Cargobike, Team Emobility, THMP, TomTom, Transoft Solutions, Umprum, UpAndBike, VivaDrive, Weelo, Wemap, WeTechnology and XYZT.ai, to join uban innovation fair in Barcelona, Spain (November 5-7). More than 600 speakers to speak at congress/conference
November 1, 2024 | 03:40pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU mostly grew in Q1-3 (vans +8.5% to 1.17 million; trucks -7.5% to 249,708; buses+coaches +16% to 27,400), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: -12.8%, -6.6%, +28.7%; HEV+MHEV: -4.3%, -77.2%, -13.2%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: +20.8%, -14%, +11.7%; petrol: +7.5%, -12.3%, 3 units; diesel: +10.6%, -7.3%, +19.4%)
November 1, 2024 | 03:30pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 3/2024: Average price of used cars in Czechia down by 4.7% y/y to CZK 284,000 (EUR 11,250) in Q1-3, by 1% during Q3 (17% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 26% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 22% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 35% above CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000)
November 1, 2024 | 03:19pm CETflashread more
Hyundai to suspend production in Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech; Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric models) for one day (November 1). Factory planned non-production day for Friday (day before weekend and All Souls' Day – November 2). And since there was also limited sales and lower demand for our cars, those who stay at home will receive compensation in amount of 70% of average earnings according to collective agreement, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said
October 31, 2024 | 01:45pm CETflashread more
Smart and Clean Mobility 2024: Top Expo to hold conference on battery electric vehicles, hydrogen technologies in industry and transport in Prague, Czechia on November 6. Representatives of Solaris, Chart Ferox, PRE (Pražská energetika), GasNet, Veolia Energie, ČVUT, Czech ministries (MPO, MD) to speak at event
October 31, 2024 | 01:38pm CETflashread more
MOL sold more than 85,500 litres of MOL Racing Fuel 102+ racing gasoline to retail customers in Czechia in Q1-3 (+12%, Q1-3 2023: 76,514 liters, Q1-4 2023: over 100,000 liters; E10-ETBE; price CZK 89.90-94.90/litre). Over past two years, company expanded availability (summer driving season: April-October) of this high-octane fuel for cars and motorcycles from two (Prague 6 – Evropská, Brno – Bauerova) to nine filling/petrol stations (Prague 4 – Türkova, Prague 5 – Strakonická, Liberec – Doubí, Olomouc – Holická, Ostrava – 17. listopadu, Pilsen – Částkova, Most – Velebudická). MOL Czech Republic also offers other racing fuels (RST 102, Hi5 102, DRX 106, Omax 108) intended for professional use in motorsport (in barrel packaging)
October 31, 2024 | 01:30pm CETflashread more
SDA: Made-in-China battery electric vehicle (by both Chinese and non-Chinese brands) registrations in Czechia reached 1,545 units Q1-3, representing market share of 21.4%. US-based Tesla (1,235) was best-selling brand of Chinese BEVs, followed by MG/SAIC (283). Results of others are negligible – Nio (11), Zeekr (3), BYD (2), DFSK (2), Forthing (2), Honda (2), Voyah (2), EVeasy (1), FAW (1), Lotus/Geely (1)
October 31, 2024 | 01:24pm CETflashread more
Volkswagen Financial Services chose communication agency AC&C Public Relations in tender for provision of comprehensive PR services in Czechia (Škofin), replacing Ogilvy. AC&C thus expanded portfolio of clients from Volkswagen Group (Porsche Czech Republic, Porsche Inter Auto CZ, Porsche Engineering Services)
October 31, 2024 | 01:17pm CETflashread more
Tatra Trucks develops series of Tatra Force e-Drive battery, hydrogen vehicles with traction electric motors – FCEV (Ballard 2x 100 kW fuel cells, Danfoss 480/580 kW electric motor, Kokam Li-ion NMC 171 kWh battery, Worthington hydrogen cylinders, Silad coolers, range over 400 km, cooperation with Devinn, ÚJV Řež, Research Centre Řež and VŠCHT in Prague, Czechia), BEV REX (Rosenbauer technology, 2x 105/185 kW electric motors, 100 kWh battery, REX: ICE), Hybrid (parallel hybrid, Tatra V8 300 kW internal combustion engine, 300 kW electric motor, 89 kWh battery), BEV (8x8, 500 kW electric motor, 500 kWh battery, Eaton multi-speed gearbox/transmission, range over 300 km). Automaker is also working working with alternative use of ICE burning gaseous hydrogen (as main propulsion system or range extender, cooperation with ČVUT in Prague) in two variants – our own air-cooled hydrogen engine, use of hydrogen engines from suppliers. We are negotiating with Strabag about trial operation and testing of FCEV in quarry in northern Moravia, we will present Hybrid in November at e-Salon fair, Pícha said
October 30, 2024 | 09:56am CETflashread more
Clean Mobility 2024: ABF to hold conference at e-Salon fair in Prague, Czechia on November 7. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Volvo Car Czech Republic, Ford Motor Company, Kreisel Electric, Eleport, MasterCard, Orlen Unipetrol, Seak Energetics, Qwello, Seedia.city, AgeVolt, Nimble Energy, ChargeUp/Unicorn, BattSwap, InnoBat, DoDo Group, PWC, Czech E-mobility Platform, ČBK (Czech Battery Cluster), PSNM (Polish New Mobility Association), CIPE (Center for International Private Enterprise), Green Brothers, MD, EIT Urban Mobility, VUT to speak at event
October 30, 2024 | 09:51am CETflashread more
ACEA: New battery electric vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) down by 2.6% to 1.43 million in Q1-3. Decline (-38,965 cars) driven by Germany (-110,899), where comparison bases influenced by changes in local subsidy policy. BEV sales grew in 18 countries, at double-digit pace in 11 of them. European electric car market excluding Germany increased by 6.6% (+71,934) to 1.16 million
October 30, 2024 | 09:40am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 6.4% to 295,207 units (212,197 BEVs, +14%; 83,010 PHEVs, -9%) in September, representing 26.4% share in total registrations (penetration, +2.5pp). Tesla Model Y (28,876 cars, -1%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (14,965, +314%), Škoda Enyaq (9,503, +57%), Volvo EX30 (7,266, new) and Volkswagen ID.4 (7,016, +16%). Ford Kuga (5,224, -3%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Volvo XC60 (4,711, +45%), BMW X1 (4,324, +82%), VW Tiguan (3,005, +14%) and Toyota C-HR (2,942, new)
October 30, 2024 | 09:29am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 17,432 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in September and 106,823 in Q1-3 (-20.5%; 13,432 and 80,182 battery electric vehicles, -18.2%; 4,000 and 26,641 plug-in hybrids, -26.7%), of which 17,420 and 106,762 cars (-20.5%; Škoda: 11,109 and 54,612 BEVs, -17.3%, 2,095 and 9,988 PHEVs, -31.9%; Hyundai: 2,311 and 25,509 BEVs, -20.3%, 1,905 and 16,653 PHEVs, -23.2%) and 12 and 61 buses (SOR: 1 and 33 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 11 and 28 BEVs)
October 30, 2024 | 09:16am CETflashread more
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Seat 4Drive Roadshow 2016: Seat holds roadshow in Czech mountains
February 26, 2016 | 12:15am CEToriginalWinter resorts, dates, 4x4 car testing, participating dealers, competitions, partners, the introduction of MirrorLink system…
read moreFord Snow Tour 2016: Ford holds roadshow in Czech mountains
February 24, 2016 | 11:25pm CEToriginalWinter resorts, dates, 4x4 car testing, participation of dealers, competitions, partners, the balance of the previous year, the expansion of the AWD model range...
read moreAutocentrum Barth increased car sales and revenues by more than 50% in 2015
February 23, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe results of individual brands, investments, certified paint shop and tin shop, a new fleet centre, Barth Rent, partner of the Czech Miss beauty contest, the plan for 2016...
read moreDefend Solutions Group: Defend introduced third division and launched GardX distribution in Czech Rep and Slovakia
February 22, 2016 | 11:55pm CEToriginalCooperation with a British partner, protection of paintwork and interior design, sales through dealers and used car shops, partnership of GardX and BMW...
read moreAAA Auto to focus on selling vehicles to small businesses
February 22, 2016 | 12:08am CEToriginalReasons, a specialized sales team, guaranteed repurchase price, after-sales service packages, credit with guaranteed residual value, online orders...
read moreTukas Group grew by tens of percent in 2015
February 15, 2016 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe reason is primarily the acquisition of two dealers. Turnover, results of individual companies and brands, sales of used cars, certified plumbery and paint shop...
read moreAntonin Charouz returns to automotive business
February 14, 2016 | 11:54pm CEToriginalHe adds two activities with Hyundai to the Mercedes-Benz dealership. The projects, companies, locations, collaboration with his son, the largest fleet sale of the Hyundai i10 in the Czech Republic...
read moreNew Kia dealership opened in Czech Rep
February 14, 2016 | 11:12pm CEToriginalLocation and history of the showroom, the dealer and his other activities, business and financial results in 2014-2015, own operating leases, dealer situation in the region...
read moreAutoBinck wants to buy some dealers in Central Europe
February 11, 2016 | 01:07am CEToriginalRequirements, negotiations, allocated funds, the results of the holding company in 2015, car sales in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, planned investments of Auto Palace in 2016...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Services made changes in fleet department in Czech Rep
February 8, 2016 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe positions concerned, managers and their profiles, timing...
read moreImofa expanded portfolio with two brands
February 8, 2016 | 03:45am CEToriginalThe brands concerned, partners, location of the showrooms, timing, demo cars, dealer situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreIrena Bandova joined BMW
February 3, 2016 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIn the Czech representation of the automaker she will be working in the marketing department with responsibility for two brands. Her new position...
read moreAAA Auto wants to take up more than 150 people in 2016
February 1, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe countries concerned, positions, timing, bonuses for employees for staf recommendations...
read moreFord Store: Ford chose six dealers in Czech Rep to sell premium products
January 31, 2016 | 11:49pm CEToriginalDealers, locations, inspiration for FordStore showrooms, Vignale individualization program for a number of models, Vignale manager for the Czech market...
read moreCEZ E-mobility: CEZ to soon announce winner of tender for new supplier of charging stations
January 28, 2016 | 11:25pm CEToriginalParticipants, existing suppliers, issues, current and planned locations for fast charging stations, EV fleet and its financing, possible change in the tariff for electricity...
read moreLouda Auto continues its expansion in Czech Rep
January 21, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe company has bought another multibrand dealer, several showrooms and enters other cities. Locations, brands, negotiations, sales plan for 2016, new positions in management...
read moreTurnover of Porsche Inter Auto in Czech Rep up by double-digit rates in 2015, sales up too
January 12, 2016 | 11:41pm CEToriginalReasons, demand for new and used vehicles, demand for Skoda, VW, Audi, Seat, Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini brands, results of the service...
read moreAAA Auto launched separate microsites for some brands in Czech Rep and Slovakia
January 12, 2016 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe brands concerned, domains and addresses in both Central European countries, content and functionalities...
read moreIrena Bandova to leave Porsche Inter Auto
December 29, 2015 | 01:31am CEToriginalShe has been working at the largest dealer of Volkswagen Group brands in the Czech Republic for seven years. Her successor comes from Germany...
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 moreRenocar ready for further investment
December 15, 2015 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe possibilities, sources of financing, dealer situation in the Czech Republic, business and financial results in 2014, including car rental, BMW and Mini cars in stock...
read moreAuto In opened second FordStore showroom in Czech Rep
December 13, 2015 | 10:35pm CEToriginalThe location, technologies in the dealership, demand for new Mustang and Vignale cars, sponsorship of the sledge hockey team SHK Mustangove...
read moreTukas prepares additional investment after acquiring CSAO
December 3, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalLocation, brands, acquiring a 100% stake in CSAO Praha - Cernokostelecka in 2016, UOHS permit, personnel changes…
read moreNew Volvo dealership opened in Czech Rep
December 3, 2015 | 11:06pm CEToriginalLocation of the showroom, investor, managing director, website, dealer situation in the region...
read moreResign, Vladimir!: Anton Fischer again called on Hyundai Motor Czech executive head to resign
December 3, 2015 | 10:39pm CEToriginalContinuation of the campaign, billboards in the Korean language, delegation from the headquarters, support of the Association of Hyundai dealers and service shops...
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