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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
Interaction installed fully automated Axalta Irus Mix mixing machine at Auto Jarov (Volkswagen, Škoda, Audi, SEAT, Cupra, VW Commercial Vehicles, Honda, Honda Moto dealer in Prague, Czechia) paint shop, replacing semi-automatic Daisy Wheel paint mixing system from Fillon Technologies
January 9, 2025 | 02:56pm CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 18.3% in December, by 4.6% to 231,600 in 2024 (vans -21.2%, -4.5%; trucks -20.2%, -11.9%; buses -60.4%, +23.2%; motorcycles +259.9%, +14.1%; trailers+semitrailers +6.9%, -3.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 978 +91%, 10,933 +64.7%; PHEV: 449 -2.6%, 5,900 +4.4%; CNG: 0 n/a, 216 -52.6%; LPG: 474 +15.3%, 4,589 +31%; petrol 11,896 +20.9%, 152,273 +3.8%; diesel 4,093 +11.8%, 57,672 +3.8%)
January 9, 2025 | 02:43pm CETflashread more
Autosalon van Brussel 2025: Over 100 exhibitors to join 101st Brussels Motor Show in Belgium (January 10-19), presenting record 63 brands of cars and vans, including leisure, sports and competition vehicles – BAIC, BMW Group (BMW, Mini), BYD, Chery (Omoda, Jaeco), Dongfeng (Forthing), DR Automobiles (DR, ICH-X, Sportequipe), FAW (Hongqi), Ford, Geely (Livan, Lotus, Smart), GM (Corvette), Hyundai Group (Hyundai, Kia), Ineos, Isuzu, KGM/SsangYong, Lucid, Mazda, Mercedes, Microlino, Renault Group (Alpine, Dacia, Mobilize, Renault), Rimac Group (Bugatti, Rimac), SAIC (Maxus, MG), Seres (DFSK), Stellantis (Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Leapmotor, Opel, Peugeot), Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota Group (Lexus, Toyota), Volkswagen Group (Audi, Bentley, Cupra, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda, VW, VW Užitkové vozy), XPeng
January 8, 2025 | 11:54am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 7.1% in December, by 1% to 2.82 million in 2024 (motorcycles +669.4%, +13.1%; buses -35.9%,-2%; vans/trucks +12.6%, +9%; trailers -1.1%, -2.4%). Electric vehicle sales fell by 18.2% to 572,514 in 2024 (380,609 BEVs -27.4%, 191,905 PHEVs +9.2%), representing share of 20.3% (13.5+6.8%). Germany fleet's average CO2 emissions rose by 4.2% to 119.8 g/km (2023: 114.9 g/km)
January 8, 2025 | 11:49am CETflashread more
VDA: Electric car production in Germany up by 29% y/y to record 155,700 in November (120,500 BEVs; 35,200 PHEVs), representing record 38.5% share in total car production in country. Record almost 1.3 million electric vehicles (BEVs+PHEVs) manufactured in first 11 months of 2024, more than in whole of 2023
January 8, 2025 | 11:36am CETflashread more
Dealers, Service Stations
Halfords showed loss of CZK 330 million in Czech Rep since 2007
July 22, 2010 | 10:57pm CEToriginalAlthough sales went up by 15.3 % in the financial year 2009/2010, operating loss tripled...
read moreAutoScout24 entered Czech Rep, yet offering only foreign used cars
July 20, 2010 | 04:28am CEToriginalIts competitor Mobile.de had its website translated into Czech. Reaction of Czech competitors, used-car shops, the number of cars offered, trends in advertising of vehicles...
read moreOmbudsman called on Czech Trade Inspection to stricter approach against used-car shops
July 20, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginalIt should focus in particular on the handling of tachometers and content of contracts, where the relationship of the car age and mileage is mentioned...
read moreAutobond to expand its portfolio in Czech Rep with fifth brand
July 16, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe brand will be offered in the complex, which is currently being built in Plzen, together with Suzuki and Opel brands. The new brand, expected annual sales in Plzen...
read moreSales of Auto Esa up by 14% to 658 used cars in June
July 14, 2010 | 12:07am CEToriginalThis result imitates the development of the new-car market. The best-selling model is the Skoda Fabia, followed in the Top 10 by...
read moreRhiag Group continues to strengthen its position in Central Europe, bought Auto Kelly in Czech Rep
July 12, 2010 | 01:53am CEToriginalAfter the company Elit it is another acquisition of a dealer of spare parts. The transaction was realized by exchanging shares of the two subjects...
read moreMitsubishi expects sales growth in Czech Rep and Slovakia by 20% in 2010
July 9, 2010 | 05:24am CEToriginalSales in both markets in 2009, plans for 2010, the ability of the brand to entice new customers in recent years…
read moreAuto Hase opened new Volvo showroom in Prague 5
July 8, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalAfter two years, the company has moved sales and servicing there from the original showroom in Orech, which has been sold. Location, services, Heico Sportiv, a loyalty program, introduction of the Volvo S60...
read moreAAA Auto organizing summer competition for Skoda Fabia in Czech Rep and Slovakia
July 8, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginalCondition for the participation in the contest is to fill the registration form on the company’s website and right answers for simple questions. Number of Fabia cars in the offer…
read moreAAA Auto majority owner Anthony Denny bought 1.1 million shares
July 1, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginalHe has thus increased his share to 75.7%. Small shareholders will not see any changes regarding the acquisition, because…
read moreAutobond to open Opel showroom in Plzen, service centre already started operation
June 29, 2010 | 05:43am CEToriginalAutobond is an Opel dealer since 2008, when the company started offering the brand in Karlovy Vary. The date of the Opel showroom opening in Plzen...
read moreAuto Esa sold almost 200 Skoda cars in Skodovky.cz used car shop in June
June 29, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginalThe share of individual models, the target for 2010, penetration of financial services, website visit rate, preferred colours, elements of equipment, engines, benefits...
read moreInternational competition of VW repairers: Service advisor from Auto Heller 3rd
June 29, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginalAuto Heller recently renewed its website, on which as one of the few dealers operates a video/TV portal...
read moreLand Rover: Czech Rep has maximum space for 10 dealers
June 28, 2010 | 02:53am CEToriginalLand Rover has currently 8 dealers in seven cities in the Czech Republic and another 3 service partners. These are companies…
read moreNew partners Auto Esa and Direct Pojistovna prepared summer competition for scooter
June 27, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalParticipation in the competition is not bound to used car purchase, but only to car insurance conclusion. The scooter’s brand, competition question...
read moreUOHS disapproved appeal of A. Charouz in case of cancelled tender for vans in value of CZK 300 million for Czech Post
June 25, 2010 | 07:17pm CEToriginalThe Czech Post did not appeal against the original decision of the UOHS, and will announce a new tender...
read moreA. Charouz still dominates sales of Ford cars in Czech Rep
June 23, 2010 | 01:57am CEToriginalOther dealers in large cities such as Auto Palace, Dankar, Auto Motol Beni and Carent are also successful. Detailed sales and financial results...
read moreAAA Auto sold 3,700 used cars in May, by 1,000 more than average sales in Q1
June 23, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginalIn June, the company registered the highest weekly sales since the beginning of 2010. The bestselling models in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreHalfords ceased operation in Czech Rep, discount sale of up to 70% still in Poland
June 22, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe reason is loss operation of fast service shops with sales of spare parts, accessories and bicycles. Financial results in recent years...
read moreAAA Auto might return to Hungary or to come to Russia earlier - even in 2010
June 22, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginalIn March the company spoke of the earliest possible foreign expansion in 2011. The final decision, a contract with a local partner...
read moreAAA Auto extended option to repurchase up to 10% of shares till December 2011
June 22, 2010 | 01:13am CEToriginalThe new stock option plan for members of the board expects profit management in 2010, 2011 and 2012...
read moreACA1213 offering discount on assistance cards of 9-11% in summer when ordering online or by phone
June 21, 2010 | 03:42am CEToriginalACA1213 has so far provided only a 5% discount on purchases through the Internet. The special prices for cards for the Czech Republic and Europe...
read moreA. Charouz Motors wants to build new Jaguar and Land Rover showroom in Prague
June 18, 2010 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe company has opened a showroom for both British brands in Pruhonice. Location of the second showroom, construction...
read moreHelpdesk Autoklub Czech Assistance renamed ACA1213
June 18, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginalIt has thus complied with the court and chose a name already used as the brand name and different from the competing company Autoklub Bohemia Assistance...
read moreBYD Auto changed strategy for European market, coming with hybrids and electric vehicles in 2011
June 17, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginalOriginally, the Chinese carmaker has aimed to sell cars with combustion engines in Europe. Green models for Europe, AutoBinck Holding/Auto Palace Group...
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