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Automobili Pininfarina Čeladná: Thomas Bruno Emmisberger (Nexgen Automobili – Pininfarina dealer in Zurich, Switzerland) and Richard Kučík (Miura Art Hotel in Čeladná, Czechia) founded Furiosa which opened Pininfarina (Mahindra Group) dealership in Čeladná for Central Europe (Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, Austria). Eva Kadlec Dědochová became Sales and Marketing Manager of 26th showroom of Italian-German brand in world, offering two electric hypersport models (Battista from EUR 2.2 million excluding VAT, B95 from EUR 4.4 million without VAT)
September 3, 2024 | 03:44pm CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France down by 24.3% in August (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -12.5%; trucks -52.7%)
September 3, 2024 | 03:28pm CETflashread more
Material Markets for Mobility Summit 2024: CRU Group, A2Mac1 to hold conference on sustainable materials in automotive industry with two workshops in Paris, France on September 18-20. Representatives of Renault Group, ZF, SancEV, Alumobility, Novelis, Hexagon, ZeBeyond, Orovel, JPMorganChase (JPMorgan Chase & Co.), MHP (Porsche), Aurubis, Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), ICIS (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services), Infyos, Systemiq, Circular Energy Storage, Minviro to speak at event
September 2, 2024 | 11:45am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in August (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +8.1%; Cox Automotive: +8.1%; S&P Global Mobility: +7.8%)
September 2, 2024 | 11:28am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 0.2% in July (Volkswagen -2.2%; Stellantis -5.2%; Renault -1.7%; Hyundai -4.9%; Toyota +21.9%; BMW +2.8%; Mercedes-Benz +1.9%; Ford -17.9%; Volvo Cars +36.7%; Tesla -14.7%; Nissan -14.4%; Suzuki +2.5%; SAIC +24.2%; Mazda -9.7%; Jaguar Land Rover -15.9%; Mitsubishi +9.6%; Honda +23.3%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV -10.8%, PHEV -14.1%, HEV+MHEV +25.7%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +5.3%, petrol -7%, diesel -10.1%)
August 30, 2024 | 03:30pm CETflashread more
Devinn (development company with 160 employees in Jablonec nad Nisou and Mladá Boleslav, Czechia; customers, projects: Škoda Auto, Škoda Motorsport, Volkswagen, Tatra Trucks, ARaymond, Varroc, Orlen Unipetrol, Olife Energy, IBG; turnover over CZK 250 million/EUR 10 million) won order from Tatra Trucks for development, production of transportable hydrogen filling station. Companies thus continue their cooperation in construction of prototype of Tatra Force e-Drive fuel cell electric truck. Mobile filler with capacity of 100 kg of hydrogen at pressure of 500 bar can fill up to three Tatra FCEVs, to be presented at Tech Days event in Jablonec on September 11-13
August 29, 2024 | 02:57pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric / electrified vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) down by 7.4% to 213,481 units (139,244 BEVs, -6%; 74,237 PHEVs, -10%) in July, representing 20.7% share in total registrations (penetration, -1.9pp). Tesla Model Y (9,544 cars, -16%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Volvo EX30 (6,573, new), Volkswagen ID.4 (5,295, -40%), Tesla Model 3 (4,694, -17%) and Škoda Enyaq (4,346, -27%). Volvo XC60 (4,363, +26%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by Ford Kuga (4,217, -16%), BMW X1 (3,243, +50%), Cupra Formentor (2,773, +20%) and Mercedes GLC (2,504, +7%). BMW (14,869) became BEV market leader for first time, followed by Tesla (14,561), VW (12,213), Volvo (10,533) and Audi (8,618)
August 29, 2024 | 02:50pm CETflashread more
All American Fest 2024 (Prague Harley Days, Smoke & Fire Food Festival, FMX Gladiator Games, Route 66 Festival): US motorcycles (Harley-Davidson) and cars (Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chrysler – Tucar), also British-Indian motorbikes Royal Enfield for first time, to join event (August 30 – September 1 in Prague, Czechia). We expect 25,000-30,000 visitors, Vavřina said
August 29, 2024 | 02:41pm CETflashread more
Simulation, Testing & Validation for Automated Driving 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold conference on simulation, testing, validation for automated driving (L2, L2+, L3, L4, L5) in Stuttgart, Germany on September 10-12. Representatives of Scania, Zeekr Technology Europe (formerly CEVT/China Euro Vehicle Technology), Renault Group, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, Volvo Group, Iveco, Torc Robotics (Daimler Truck), Deontic, Valeo, ZF, Continental, Horiba Mira, Canadian Automated Vehicle Initiative (CAVI), Fraunhofer IESE to speak at event
August 27, 2024 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (22,398 registered vehicles, +34%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in July, followed by Volkswagen T-Roc (19,254, +5%), Toyota Yaris Cross (17,314, +47%), Dacia Duster (15,884, +29%), Kia Sportage (15,531, +15%), Toyota Yaris (15,237, +10%), Renault Clio (15,157, -5%), Hyundai Tucson (14,391, +4%), Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (13,938, +18%) and VW Golf (13,924, -13%). Overall market up by 1.5% to 1.03 million, led by Volkswagen, Toyota, BMW, Škoda, Mercedes, Audi, Peugeot, Renault, Kia and Hyundai
August 27, 2024 | 12:27pm CETflashread more
Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2024: FCA Germany/Stellantis (Fiat Professional, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel), Ford-Werke, Iveco Magirus, MAN Truck & Bus, Nissan Deutschland, Volkswagen Užitkové vozy, Erwin Hymer Group (Hymer, Bürstner, Carado, Dethleffs, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff), Knaus Tabbert (Knaus, Tabbert, Morelo, T@B, Weinsberg), Rapido Group (Rapido, Dreamer, Westfalia), Adria Mobil, Carthago Reisemobilbau, Clever Mobile/Vans, Concorde Reisemobile, Etrusco, Fendt-Caravan, Frankia, Hobby Wohnwagenwerk, Temsa Motorlu (Stork Camper), as well as four companies from Czechia (Alukov, ARB Europe, EcoFlow Europe, Zambelli-Technik) to join 63rd fair for motorhomes, caravans, campervans in Düsseldorf, Germany (August 30 – September 8)
August 23, 2024 | 01:50pm CETflashread more
SMMT cut 2024 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,984,000 (+4.2%) to 1,968,000 (+3.4%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 393,000 (+24.8%) to 364,000 (+15.6%), and 2025 forecast from 2,045,000 to 2,029,000, of which BEVs from 511,000 to 480,000
August 23, 2024 | 01:42pm CETflashread more
Raiffeisen-Leasing: Přemysl Beneš, former Commercial Director of movable assets financing, appointed as new Managing Director responsible for Front Office in Czechia. He replaced Alois Lanegger, who left management of company after more than 20 years. Vlastimil Sečkař, former Head of External Distribution Channels, became new Head of Equipment Financing
August 23, 2024 | 01:36pm CETflashread more
Co-owners (Jan Jakubec, Aleš Havlíček) and managers (Daniel Obrátil) of Auto Base (BMW service in Prague, Czechia) acquired DyCom Group (BMW, BMW Motorrad, Honda Motorcycles dealer in Karlovy Vary) from BoostCar (Roman Růžek), through new established company Jenišov 187 s.r.o.
August 21, 2024 | 12:32pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.1% m/m in July, down by 1.3% y/y (new: +0.1%, +1.8%; used: +0.1%, -3.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.9%, +2.6%), spare parts and accessories (+0.8%, +5.3%), fuels and oils (+1.3%, +5.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.5%, +8.3%)
August 21, 2024 | 12:24pm CETflashread more
Onsemi signed 10-year agreement worth USD 1.9 billion (EUR 1.75 billion) to supply silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor products to Vitesco Technologies to boost electrification technologies (especially for 800 V automotive applications). At same time, Vitesco to provide Onsemi with USD 250 million (EUR 230 million) investment in new production equipment, and two companies to collaborate to further optimize traction inverters and electric vehicle drives
August 21, 2024 | 12:16pm CETflashread more
Volkswagen Financial Services concluded almost 700 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). Greatest interest is in Škoda Enyaq Tour 50, followed by Volkswagen ID.7 Pro People. Average financed value is CZK 609,000 (EUR 24,170)
August 16, 2024 | 11:51am CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 160,000 units from 11.74 million (+1.6%) to 11.58 million (+0.2%)
August 16, 2024 | 11:40am CETflashread more
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