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PFA: New car registrations in France down by 2.3% in July (vans up to 5.1 tonnes +8%; trucks -17.8%)
August 8, 2024 | 10:42am CETflashread more
ČSOB Leasing concluded over 900 financing contracts in Czechia during four and half months since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program from NRB (National Development Bank, guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs), of which nearly 650 already successfully passed NRB process. Greatest interest is in Tesla vehicles (57%), followed by Volvo (15%), MG (13%), Kia, Ford and BMW
August 6, 2024 | 02:50pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Made-in-China car (by both Chinese and non-Chinese brands) sales (registrations) in Europe (28 countries) reached 287,700 units in H1 (+29%, 2023: 223,040), representing market share of 4.2% (+0.8pp, 3.4%) – BEV from 13.1% to 18.2% (+5.1pp), ICE+MHEV+HEV from 1.5% to 2% (+0.5pp), PHEV from 5.7% to 2.1% (-3.6pp)
August 6, 2024 | 02:41pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU grew in H1 (vans +15% to 840,409; trucks +3% to 183,295; buses+coaches +28.6% to 20,370), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: -3.7%, +51.6%, +45.4%; HEV+MHEV: +8.3%, -74.1%, -7.5%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: +44.5%, -5.6%, +4.6%; petrol: +15.3%, -5.1%, 2 units; diesel: +16.2%, +2.6%, +35.3%)
August 5, 2024 | 01:39pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted 3,141 applications in Czechia during more than four months (18 weeks, March 18 – July 23) since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program (guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs). Bank concluded 2,511 guarantee contracts (for 2,682 vehicles, 1,065 chargers), approved another 183 applications, now assessing 447 applications
July 31, 2024 | 01:36pm CETflashread more
Floods in Switzerland: Constellium does not supply Porsche from its Swiss plants (Sierre and Chippis, which were flooded on June 30), company said, serving non-automotive (aerospace, defense, transportation, industry) customers from this country. Both factories completed primary cleaning and drying processes after month, Constellium together with insurance company estimated damage at EUR 135 million
July 31, 2024 | 01:29pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 2% to 1.44 million units (949,981 BEVs, +2%; 489,558 PHEVs, +2%) in H1, representing 21% share in total registrations (penetration, -0.5pp). Tesla Model Y (101,181 cars, -26%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (58,400, +37%), Volvo EX30 (36,980, new), MG4 (31,922, +4%) and Volkswagen ID.4 (29,146, -30%). Volvo XC60 (29,903, +42%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Ford Kuga (20,848, -21%), BMW X1 (17,669, +59%), Audi A3 (16,835, +200%) and Cupra Formentor (16,464, +80%)
July 31, 2024 | 01:19pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 11,304 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in June and 61,913 in H1 (-32.2%; 8,541 and 45,712 battery electric vehicles, -31.5%; 2,763 and 16,201 plug-in hybrids, -33.9%), of which 11,284 and 61,885 cars (-32.2%; Škoda: 5,371 and 27,577 BEVs, -37.9%, 806 and 5,233 PHEVs, -41.6%; Hyundai: 3,150 and 18,107 BEVs, -18.9%, 1,957 and 10,968 PHEVs, -29.5%) and 20 and 28 buses (SOR: 12 and 12 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 8 and 16 BEVs)
July 31, 2024 | 01:14pm CETflashread more
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Barthes: Most Nissan dealers in Central Europe to have EV license by 2017
April 14, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe current situation in Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia, Leaf 30 kWh with longer range, warranty, pricing, financing, sales results in 2015...
read morePSA reduces financial activities in Eastern Europe
April 13, 2016 | 01:09am CEToriginalBy contrast, it is creating joint ventures in Western Europe. The affected countries and partners, sale of Banque PSA Finance branches in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, timing...
read moreFairfax bought QBE activities in Eastern Europe
April 5, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThey will be included in the new non-life insurance Colonnade Insurance. The countries concerned, management, timing, products, HR, business size, transfer of contracts, advisor in the transaction, websites...
read moreNew owner completed restructuring of Auto Charouz Group
April 4, 2016 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe new brand Corson, renaming of some companies, the closure of some dealerships, the brand for used cars, separation of some companies, management, websites, results in 2015...
read moreVolkswagen gained more from LeasePlan sale than expected
March 21, 2016 | 11:16pm CEToriginalReasons, the completion of the transaction, the current profile of the largest lessor of cars in the world...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Division increased profits in 2015 at double-digit pace
March 15, 2016 | 10:18pm CEToriginalCreating a reserve to cover any drop in the residual values of leased vehicles, drop in rating, outlook of Volkswagen Financial Services for 2016, problems in the BRIC markets...
read moreAmper 2016: Over 20 EVs and HEVs to be present at 24th year of fair
March 14, 2016 | 11:42pm CEToriginalBesides cars there will also be electric vans, motorcycles, bicycles and scooters. Conferences, the Toyota, Lexus, VW, Nissan, Kia, BMW, Tesla, Renault, Peugeot, Skoda vehicles at the Amper Motion...
read moreDieselgate: Allianz allegedly to bring action against Volkswagen due to declining stocks
March 8, 2016 | 11:38pm CEToriginalAllianz is to bring an action as the carmaker’s minority shareholder, although the two companies are partners in the automotive insurance. The amount of damage, timing...
read moreCeska pojistovna began offering insurance for license plates on request
March 1, 2016 | 11:34pm CEToriginalReasons, details of insurance (sum insured, covered risks, participation, influence on the bonus, price)...
read moreDefend VIN.Pro.Tec: Defend launches VIN etching into windscreen with insurance
March 1, 2016 | 01:38am CEToriginalThe amount of performance, personalization of the marking, the product as part of a new fourth pillar called Protection, other products by Defend Automotive Group, B2B clients…
read moreVolkswagen 1%: Volkswagen Financial Services offers credit with tire service for free in Czech Rep
March 1, 2016 | 01:17am CEToriginalThe product parameters, original winter wheels for free, the affected models, timing, guaranteed residual value by the dealer, the possibility of frequent replacement of a car...
read moreLexus Garant: Toyota extended its offer of flexible credit to Lexus cars in Czech Rep
February 26, 2016 | 04:12am CEToriginalAffected models and prices, parameters close to operating leases, guaranteed residual value of the car, special offer for the Toyota Garant, business results...
read moreFleet Derby 2016: Fleet Car of the Year in Czech Rep is Volkswagen Passat
February 19, 2016 | 02:44am CEToriginalThe winners in individual categories were Skoda, VW, LeasePlan, ALD Automotive, TomTom and CPP. Detailed results, more nominations, more jurors, sponsors...
read moreCar of the Year 2016 in Czech Rep is Skoda Superb
February 18, 2016 | 12:03am CEToriginalEco Car of the Year is the Volkswagen Golf GTE, Technical Innovation of the Year is the Subaru EyeSight. Point difference of the finalists, public voting, decreasing level of the competition...
read moreCar of the Year 2016 in Czech Rep: Less nominations, fewer jurors, lower winnings
February 14, 2016 | 10:59pm CEToriginalThe absence of city cars among finalists, SMS competition, the nominations for Technical Innovation of the Year and Eco Car of the Year, sponsors...
read moreDefend Insurance Group agreed on new cooperation in Czech Rep
February 9, 2016 | 11:43pm CEToriginalCooperation relates to the insurance of failures of auto parts. Partner and its results in 2015, the product and its parameters, scope of coverage, performance limit, participation, prices...
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 moreInterest in operating leases by UniCredit in Czech Rep and Slovakia increased severalfold in 2015
February 8, 2016 | 11:15pm CEToriginalA record year for the UniCredit Fleet Management division, reasons, results in both markets, the group synergies, HR, the plan for 2016, prepared on-line calculator...
read morePolish head of Toyota appointed president for Central Europe
February 7, 2016 | 10:40pm CEToriginalHe will be responsible for four markets, while the former regional director was in charge of three. His profile, the new position of Shingo Kato...
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 moreUniCredit: Czech market for car finance to consumers up by 11% in 2015
January 27, 2016 | 03:53am CEToriginalDetails of the estimation, the situation in leases and credits, growing interest in operating leases, the most popular models of clients of the leasing division, the outlook for 2016...
read moreVolkswagen began offering branded insurance of VW, Audi and Seat cars in Czech Rep
January 20, 2016 | 11:33pm CEToriginalThe three partners of Volkswagen Financial Services, availability according to the method of acquisition, the possibility of arranging even for used cars, accessories coverage (extended warranty, service contract), innovation of Skoda Insurance…
read moreBilik: Czech leasing market grew by 7% in 2015, Arval more
January 19, 2016 | 02:28am CEToriginalThe exceeded plan, a portfolio of clients, HR, reduced network of service partners, operating leases for consumers, the target for 2016...
read moreCar Importers Association to start publishing statistics of vehicle financing in Czech Rep
January 18, 2016 | 02:32am CEToriginalSDA also intends to clean up the registrations in terms of the influence of operating leases for consumers. Timing, partners, statistics by operator in 2015...
read moreDas WeltAuto: Used car sales in Czech Rep up by 13.8% in 2015
January 14, 2016 | 12:35am CEToriginalRecord year of the program on the Czech market, demand for individual brands, marketing offers ongoing in 2016...
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