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European Green Deal (climate-neutral Europe in 2050): Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group) supports not changing European Commission's (EC) goal for 2035 (Fit for 55, ban on sale of new cars without zero CO2 emissions in EU from 2035). This 2035 target established by long debate and democratic process, Kadera said
May 28, 2024 | 11:55am CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 701 charging stations in Czechia during more than two months (9 weeks, March 18 – May 21) 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 1,167 guarantee contracts, approved another 175 applications, now assessing 470 applications
May 28, 2024 | 11:48am CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 1,700 electric vehicles (1,036 Tesla cars, 192 Volvo, 99 Škoda, 99 Volkswagen, 79 BMW, 49 Hyundai, 48 MG, 100 others including Kia, Mercedes and Toyota) in Czechia during first two months (9 weeks, March 18 – May 19) 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 1,006 guarantee contracts, approved another 153 applications, now assessing 500 applications, rejected one application, six applications withdrawn by clients
May 27, 2024 | 09:55am CETflashread more
International Conference on Automotive Industry (ICAI) 2024: Škoda Auto University (ŠAVŠ) to hold 3rd international scientific conference on economic, legal, technical issues of current state, development in automotive industry (importance of automotive industry in contemporary economies, financial analysis, supply chain management, global value chains and global production networks, legal issues such as environment, new technologies, mobility, competition, investment and subsidies regulation, innovative engineering, materials and design, digitization and smart technologies, changing customer needs, value propositions and distribution models, big data and analytics) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia on June 13-14
May 27, 2024 | 09:49am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 23.7% y/y in April (Škoda+SEAT +33.2%, Hyundai +14.2%, Toyota +4.4%). Buses (Iveco +10.4%, SOR -25%, Škoda Electric 2 units), motorcycles (Jawa -19.3%) successful differently. Historically fastest ever passing of half a million vehicles produced mark (January-April: 531,355 cars, +14.4% y/y), continuous growth in production across all vehicle categories, return to pre-crisis production values is clear confirmation of competitiveness of domestic automotive industry and great news for domestic economy, Petzl said
May 27, 2024 | 09:39am CETflashread more
Cyber Security Automotive Executive Exchange 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold closed conference on vehicle cyber security and connectivity with matchmaking (B2B) meetings in Augsburg, Germany on June 5-6. Representatives of Nissan Automotive Europe, Volta Trucks, Iveco Group, Automobili Pininfarina, Rimac Technology, CARIAD, ZF Race Engineering, Robert Bosch, Schaeffler, Continental, Marquardt Gruppe, Automotive Security Research Group (ASRG), Cybellum, Ampere, Google to speak at event
May 23, 2024 | 01:51pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 1,623 electric vehicles (892 Tesla cars, 151 Volvo, 71 Volkswagen, 70 Škoda, 65 BMW, 40 Hyundai, 31 MG, 80 others) in Czechia during first two months (8 weeks, March 18 – May 12) 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 879 guarantee contracts, approved another 173 applications, now assessing 471 applications, rejected one application
May 23, 2024 | 01:44pm CETflashread more
Domanský (Peugeot, Hyundai, Toyota, DS Automobiles, ViaGo dealer, Citroën service in Prague, Czechia) expanded branch in Stodůlky (Peugeot, Hyundai dealerships, Citroën service) with Toyota center for sales to business customers with 450 sqm showroom, three service stands, Toyota Professional carport. Company is currently building additional service points in new multi-functional building in neighborhood with three apartments for aftersales employees
May 22, 2024 | 04:47pm CETflashread more
VivaTech (Viva Technology) 2024: More than 11,000 startups, 2,000 investors, 350 companies such as Agilauto Partage (Crédit Agricole), Anyos, Audi, Bavertis, Beev, Beeway, Bib Batteries, BYD, Camion, Catalarm, Circle, CleanMob, Clem, Cocoparks, Connected Cycle, DriiveMe, DS Performance (DS Automobiles), EHP2, Electra, Electric Oasis, Engie Vianeo, Ethylowheel, EX9, Ezymob, Fluctuo, GreenBadg, Hiflow, Hoop Solution, ZER01NE (Hyundai Motor, Kia), Instadrive, Lormauto, Mansio, Matawan, Mobilic, Mobinn, MotorBioNet, Neovya, Neway, ParkPilot, Pave Motors, Pelican Cycles, Peugeot, Pixii Motors, Powandgo, Powea, Reebike, Regis Motors, Revyve Technologies, Skwheel, SteerLight, TOGG, TwinswHeel, uMotion, Up&Charge, Virgo Move, Voltraware Semiconductor, Voyagel, WAAT, Wattalps, Woven by Toyota, Zyon Helmets to join technology innovation fair in Paris, France (May 22-25)
May 22, 2024 | 04:36pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: 118,674 used cars (1,610 HEVs, -10% m/m, +76% y/y; 940 BEVs, -12% m/m, +41% y/y) advertised in Czechia in April with mean value (median) of price of CZK 200,000 (EUR 8,100; -CZK 10,000/-4.8% m/m, +CZK 5,000 Kč/+2.6% y/y). Offer fell by 2,535 cars (-2.1%) m/m, grew by 21,288 cars (+21.9%) y/y
May 22, 2024 | 04:26pm CETflashread more
Robert Kiml to become new President of Toyota plant in Kolín, Czechia (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic) on June 1, continuing to hold position of Vice President Production. Koreatsu Aoki appointed as Executive Advisor to factory management until his retirement in September 2024
May 21, 2024 | 03:47pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 26% y/y in April, export by 26%
May 21, 2024 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
Autoneum (manufacturer of acoustic, thermal management solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles with 16,500 employees in 67 plants in 24 countries; revenues of EUR 2.3 billion in 2023) factory in Hrádek, Czechia (Autoneum Pilsen; supplier for BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche with 1,700 employees in 4 factories – Rokycany, Hrádek, Volduchy, Stupno/Břasy) hit by fire on May 9, causing damage estimated at CZK 700,000 (EUR 28,000). No one injured, cause of fire was negligence in repairing roof
May 20, 2024 | 11:48am CETflashread more
Legends 2024: Škoda Auto, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, Subaru ČR, AB Motors CZ (MG), CarTec Exclusive Cars (Rolls-Royce), Auto Motol Beni/AMB (Ford), Imofa (Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat, Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi), Pyramida Průhonice Plus (Renault, Dacia, Alpine), Dajbych Plus (Ineos, Toyota, Isuzu, ARB), Scuderia MC Praha (Maserati), AMJM-Cars (Aston Martin), RTR Projects (KTM X-Bow), Automaton, Effortless (Ellenator), Honda Motor Europe (Honda Motorcycles), Segway Powersports, Meteor Motor Tech CR (Indian, Zero), MR43 (Jawa, Moto Morini, Bimota, Zontes, Norton), ASP Group (Linhai, TGB), Racing 21 (Turatello), PK Technik (Cheval Liberté, Debon, Gromex, Z-Trailer), Shell Czech Republic, Šenkýř Motorsport (Akrapovič), Ortner Consulting (FSS Fire), FormulaStore.sk, IAmWork.cz, XTline (XT Line), C.D.M./AluDisky.eu (MAK Wheels), VZV Group, Cabmaniac, DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Mean Machine Garage, Renojava (Raptor, Menzerna), AMKA Trading (Innotec), Special Covers, Eleme Tech (RAM Mounts), AntiRadary.net, Domanský (ProfiModel.cz), SvětAutíček CZ, Š-Hobby (RC Truck) to join motoring celebration/festival (exhibition of cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, caravans/campers) in Prague, Czechia (May 31 – June 2)
May 20, 2024 | 11:39am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 1% in April (vans up to 3.5 tonnes +5.4%; trucks up to 6 tonnes +122%)
May 20, 2024 | 11:33am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto cancels some shifts in Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny, Czechia this week (week 20) due to shortage of parts (armrests, seats, reflectors/headlights). Reason is new UNECE (UN Economic Commission for Europe) regulation regarding security of vehicles against cyber attacks, valid from July 2024, which also imposes relatively strict conditions on security of supply chain of carmakers
May 17, 2024 | 12:46pm CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2024 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 89.3 million (+3.2%) to 89.2 million (+3%). This year is balancing act between supply and demand. As production constraints fully dissipate, natural demand will be able to be met at current prices. Given that we do expect some easing of pricing throughout most major markets, global auto industry is expected to maintain positive outlook in near term, Schuster (GlobalData) said
May 14, 2024 | 04:50pm CETflashread more
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