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Aures Holdings sold 8,363 used vehicles in January (+5.2%) at AAA Auto, Mototechna, Auto Diskont car centers. BEV sales reached record 112 units (Top 3: Tesla Model 3, BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Golf). Company increased number of cars and vans on offer to 19,000, preparing to open smaller buying branches to ensure sufficient sourcing to meet sales plan of 120,000 vehicles in 2025 (+10%)
February 21, 2025 | 12:26pm CETflashread more
ESG: Constellium (manufacturer of aluminum products for automotive industry, other industries with 12,000 employees in Europe, North America, Asia; revenues of EUR 7.3 billion in 2024) stopped using coal, testing replacing natural gas with hydrogen. Company recently completed its first industrial-scale casting using hydrogen combustion at C-Tec R&D center in Voreppe, France. Constellium is involved in various projects aimed at advancing hydrogen technologies for industrial decarbonization, such as HyInHeat (Hydrogen technologies for decarbonization of industrial heating processes, project running in 2023-2026, funded by European Union/EU with budget of EUR 24 million, 30 partners including Toyota Motor Europe, ArcelorMittal, SSAB, Linde, Nippon Gases/Nippon Sanso). In addition to its focus on hydrogen, company is exploring alternative decarbonization technologies, including direct electrification solutions compatible with existing furnaces
February 21, 2025 | 12:19pm CETflashread more
Mobility & Innovation Production (manufacturer of electric, hydrogen city buses in Orechová Potôň, Slovakia) developed hydrogen-powered truck (FCEV) built on Ford F-Max platform from Ford Trucks (Refire Prisma XII+ 117kW fuel cell, Dana TM4 Sumo HV 2500 6-P 540kW electric motor, Eaton 4-speed transmission/gearbox, Durapower 122kWh traction battery with range of up to 120 km, CCS2 charging connector, 4x Nproxx 700 bar 12 kg hydrogen cylinders/tanks with range of 600-750 km, maximum permissible gross weight 45 tons, consumption of 8-9 kg H2/100 km). Integration of electric, hydrogen propulsion systems with on-board electronics ensured by Drabpol Automotive. M&I RH120R semi-trailer tractor is homologated according to EU regulations, with development tests and approvals assisted by TÜV Süd Czech (cooperation since 2020). As pilot, MIP to provide hydrogen trucks for testing in real operation to transport/logistics companies Metrans (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG/HHLA Group, electric trucks in fleet since 2022, climate neutrality target by 2040) and Waberer's (fleet of 2,800 diesel and HVO 100 vehicles, 25 electric and LNG vehicles)
February 19, 2025 | 02:56pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric car (BEV) market share in Europe (34 countries) reached 15% in 2024 (Scandinavia-5 49%, 2023: 46%; Northern/Central-8 18%, 19%; Southern-8 10%, 9.4%; Eastern-13 4.8%, 5.3%), same as in 2023. Highest penetration in Norway (88%, 82%), Denmark (51%, 36%), Malta (38%, 17%), Netherlands (35%, 31%), Sweden (35%, 39%), Finland (30%, 34%), Belgium (28%, 20%), Luxembourg (28%, 23%), Iceland (26%, 53%), Portugal (20%, 18%), UK (20%, 17%), Switzerland (19%, 21%), Austria (18%, 20%), France (17%, 17%), Ukraine (16%, 12%), Germany (14%, 18%) and Ireland (14%, 19%), lowest in Serbia (0.8%, 0.8%), Slovakia (2.5%, 2.6%), Croatia (3%, 2.9%), Poland (3%, 3.6%), Bulgaria (3.9%, 4.8%), Italy (4.2%, 4.2%), Czechia (4.7%, 3%), Estonia (5.4%, 6.8%), Spain (5.7%, 5.7%), Slovenia (6.1%, 9%), Lithuania (6.2%, 7.9%), Greece (6.4%, 4.8%), Romania (6.5%, 11%), Hungary (7%, 5.4%), Latvia (7.7%, 9%), Cyprus (9%, 6.2%) and Turkey/Türkiye (10%, 6.7%)
February 19, 2025 | 02:51pm CETflashread more
Car Importers Association (SDA), Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): Customers in Czechia (of which 75% are companies and entrepreneurs, average CO2 emissions of ICE+CNG+LPG+MHEV+HEV+PHEVs over 133 g/km) continue to buy new internal combustion cars with more powerful engines (with higher fuel consumption and emissions) than clients in Austria (129), according to registration and fleet emissions statistics of two neighboring, similarly mountainous countries for 2024
February 19, 2025 | 02:45pm CETflashread more
Smart Energy Week (H2 & FC Expo, PV Expo, Battery Japan, Smart Grid Expo, Wind Expo, Biomass Expo, Zero-E Thermal Expo, CCUS Expo), Green Transformation Week (Decarbonisation Expo, Circular Economy Expo) 2025: 1493 exhibitors, including ABB, AGC, Aisin, Analog Devices, Asahi Kasei, Bosch, Cellcentric, Dassault Systèmes, Dräger, e-Mobil BW, Forvia Faurecia, Fraunhofer ICT, Futaba Electric, Henkel, Hexagon, Hilite Automotive Technology, Hitachi, Honda, Horiba, IDTechEx, Itochu Ceratech, Kawasaki Hydrogen Road, Konica Minolta, Kubota, Kyocera Communication Systems, Mann+Hummel, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Motherson Yachiyo Automotive Systems, NEC, Nippon Steel, Nitto Kohki, Polyplastics Evonik, Saft/TotalEnergies, Schaeffler, Sécheron, Seiki, Stäubli, Sumitomo Electric, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Suzuki Shokan, Teijin Engineering, Tokai Rika, Toshiba, Toyota Motor, Toyota Tsusho and TÜV Rheinland, to join exhibition on renewable energy (hydrogen & fuel cells, photovoltaics, batteries, smart grids, wind, biomass, zero-emission thermal power generation, carbon/CO2 capture & utilisation & storage) and green transformation (decarbonization, circular economy) technologies in Tokyo, Japan (February 19-21)
February 18, 2025 | 11:51am CETflashread more
Coface CEE Top 500 Ranking 2024: Utilities and public services sector (70 largest firms, -12 y/y) in Central and Eastern European region (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia) decreased turnover by 6.8% to EUR 191 billion in 2023 (2022: EUR 205 billion), but number of employees grew slightly. Largest companies in sector include PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna (EUR 22.11 billion, +31%; 42,552 people, +12%), MVM (EUR 13.27 billion, -33%; 18,691, +4%), Enea (EUR 10.14 billion, +46%; 17,853, +3%), Tauron Polska Energia (EUR 9.83 billion, +17%; 18,946, -26%), ČEZ (EUR 8.82 billion, +12%; 6,345, +8%), Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne/PSE (EUR 6.09 billion, +4%; 2,937, +7%), Holding Slovenske elektrarne/HSE (EUR 5.12 billion, -8%; 226, +8%), ČEZ Prodej (EUR 4.88 billion, +32%; 1,181, -5%), Slovenské elektrárne (EUR 4.79 billion, -4%; 3,962, +2%), Slovenský plynárenský priemysel/SPP (EUR 3.92 billion, -1%; 727, +2%), ČEZ ESCO (EUR 3.89 billion, +53%; 296, +16%), Veolia Energia Polska (EUR 3.3 billion, +42%; 4,395, +2%), Innogy Energie (EUR 2.85 billion, -10%; 211, -4%), E.ON Energie (EUR 2.79 billion, +21%; 307, +12%), Alpiq Energy (EUR 2.69 billion, -61%; 48, -14%), MND (EUR 2.2 billion, -75%; 856, +4%), Engie Romania (EUR 2.16 billion, -29%; 831, +0%), ZSE Energia (EUR 2.07 billion, -11%; 304, +3%), Uniper Hungary (EUR 2.07 billion, -48%; 35, +0%), E.ON Energie Romania (EUR 2.07 billion, -25%; 679, +2%), E.ON Energiamegoldások (EUR 1.87 billion, -5%; 349, +4%), Stredoslovenská energetika (EUR 1.83 billion, +21%; 370, +2%), Pražská energetika/PRE (EUR 1.77 billion, +32%; 475, +1%), ČEZ Distribuce (EUR 1.53 billion, -18%; 4,606, +0%), Pražská plynárenská (EUR 1.09 billion, -17%; 487, +6%), E.ON Polska (EUR 1.06 billion, +1%; 420, +6%), ČEPS (EUR 896 million, -9%; 500, +0%), Východoslovenská energetika/VSE (EUR 891 million, -2%; 252, -3%), Veolia Energie ČR (EUR 805 million, +42%; 1,000, +0%), Engie Energy Management Romania (EUR 696 million, -57%; 0, n/a)
February 18, 2025 | 11:42am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 0.9% to 12.91 million in 2024, of which 53.6% were SUVs (6.92 million, +4% – B-SUV 2.46 million, +5%; C-SUV 2.91 million, +4.8%; C/D-SUV 650,000, -1.7%; D-SUV 511,000, -1.3%; A-SUV/E-SUV 389,000), 41.5% hatchbacks, sedans, wagons (5.36 million, -3% – A-segment 542,000, -22%; B-segment 2 million, +1.3%; C-segment 1.79 million, -1.3%; D-segment 771,000, -3.3%, E-segment 257,000), 3.4% MPV (444,000, +5%), 0.7% sports cars (88,000, -10%), 0.7% vans (85,000, +12%) and 0.05% others (7,000, +11%)
February 18, 2025 | 11:31am CETflashread more
Unions and management of Hyundai plant in Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech; Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric; 3,051 employees; average salary of blue-collar professions CZK 57,064/EUR 2,280 in 2024) not agreed on wage increases and new collective agreement, intermediary to be involved in negotiations. Current collective agreement valid until end of March. Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Czech Republic (MPSV) appointed mediator – Dominik Brůha, who already helped resolve dispute at company twice, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said
February 17, 2025 | 03:51pm CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 926,600 vehicles to customers in 2024, representing increase of 6.9% (Octavia 215,700 cars, +12.4%; Kamiq 126,000, +8.2%; Fabia 117,100, +24.1%; Kodiaq 114,500, +8.1%; Karoq 109,400, +9.3%; Enyaq 79,500, -2.6%; Superb 72,800, +7.9%; Scala 56,300, -10%; Kushaq 19,300, -27.4%; Slavia 16,000, -19.6%). Sales in Europe (780,900, +10% – Germany 187,100, +18.5%; Türkiye/Turkey 42,200, +25.7%; UK 78,700, +11.9%; Poland 61,400, +13.9%; Spain 36,300, +20.6%; Czechia 84,500, -3.8%) and some Asian countries (Kazakhstan 1,400, new market) grew, India (36,000, -26.3%) and China (17,500, -23.1%) experienced decline. Our 2024 delivery success is best preparation we could have for another challenging year in 2025 and next growth phase of our internationalisation strategy in India (Kylaq), ASEAN (Vietnam) and Middle East, Zellmer said
February 17, 2025 | 03:39pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electrified car (BEV, PHEV, HEV) market share in Europe (28 countries) increased by 1.2 pp to 34.5% in 2024 (2023: 33.3%) – BEV 15.4%, -0.3 pp; PHEV 7.3%, -0.4 pp; HEV 11.8%, +1.9 pp, while internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs, including MHEVs) decreased by 1.2 pp to 62.7% (63.9%) – diesel 14.3%, -1.7 pp; petrol/gasoline 48.4%, +0.5 pp. Tesla (100%) has highest BEV penetration among top 10 best-selling carmakers, followed by Geely Group (41%), BMW Group (23%), Mercedes-Benz Cars (19%), Hyundai-Kia (13%), Volkswagen Group (13%), Stellantis (11%), Renault Group (8.6%), Ford (7.5%) and Toyota (3.2%). Of top 10 most registred models, two has electric (Tesla Model Y, Peugeot 208), two plug-in hybrid (VW Golf, Škoda Octavia) and three hybrid powertrain (Toyota Yaris Cross, Dacia Duster, Toyota Yaris)
February 17, 2025 | 03:25pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 4/2024: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia down by 6.8% y/y to CZK 284,000 (EUR 11,325) in 2024, stagnated during Q4 (16% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 27% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 23% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 34% above CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000). One of reasons for price drop was decline in prices of new vehicles of some brands and models, which was also reflected in drop in price of nearly-new vehicles. Sales fell by 2.4% to 655,000 cars (2023: 671,000), supply increased by 3.56%. In terms of powertrain types, 47.23% of cars on offer had diesel, 47.21% petrol, 2.59% hybrid, 1.68% electric, 0.89% LPG and 0.02% other
February 13, 2025 | 01:27pm CETflashread more
SDA: Vehicle fleet in Czechia up by 175,464 units (+1.95%) to 9.16 million in 2024, including 125,061 cars (+1.9%) to 6.72 million. Average age increased by 0.29 year (+1.51%) to 19.51 years, by 0.27 year (+1.67%) to 16.48 years. Over past 10 years, 2.33 million vehicles (+34.12%) added to Czech roads, of which 1.79 million cars (+36.17%), average age up by 2.54 year (+14.97%) and by 2.42 year (+17.21%)
February 13, 2025 | 01:16pm CETflashread more
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ACEA: Car sales in EU rose by 11.2% in March
April 21, 2017 | 12:44am CEToriginalFifth growth in a row, Easter impact, results in individual countries, growth in Central Europe, sales of automakers, commentary and outlook of KPMG...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 17.5% in March
April 6, 2017 | 01:09am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by VW, Ford, Hyundai, Dacia, Opel, Mercedes, Toyota, Renault and Peugeot. Development in commercial vehicles, results in Q1, comments and views of PwC...
read moreACEA: EU car sales up by 2.2% in February
March 31, 2017 | 08:18pm CEToriginalThe fourth increase in a row, influence of the number of working days, results in individual countries, growth in Central Europe, sales of carmakers, comment and outlook of KPMG...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Skoda Kodiaq won journalist poll
March 31, 2017 | 12:04am CEToriginalIt received the most points and the highest rating from 21 jurors. Rating details of the five finalists of the Alfa Romeo, Seat, Skoda, VW and Volvo brands...
read moreSDA: 178 HEVs and 50 EVs registered in Czech Rep in February
March 30, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 237 CNG and 136 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results over two months...
read moreCzech Leasing and Finance Association appointed new Secretary
March 27, 2017 | 11:14pm CEToriginalJiri Pulz is leaving the post after more than 25 years, having held it since the creation of the association. His successor...
read moreDozens of Czech companies supply components to Skoda Kodiaq
March 23, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThese include 3M, AGC, Benteler, Continental, Fehrer, Gumotex, Hella, HP-Pelzer, KS Kolbenschmidt, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, TRW or Witte. Comment…
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep became Skoda Kodiaq
March 15, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPoint spacing of the finalists, delayed publication of the results, traditional and new secondary categories, the lack of nominations and evaluation of judges, sponsors, media partners...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Professional jury saw several changes
March 14, 2017 | 01:55am CEToriginalTwo journalists have resigned, while one has been added. Reduction in the number of jurors, comment of the chairman of the jury...
read moreZAP: Automakers and suppliers in Slovakia to need 14,000 new employees by 2020
March 10, 2017 | 01:07am CEToriginalThe country has yet higher unemployment in the EU. Dual education, involvement of foreign workers, above-average salaries...
read moreAutoSAP: Automakers and suppliers in Czech Rep lack 4,000 workers
March 6, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalPersonnel needs by 2020, educational requirements, introduction of dual education elements, the interest at universities in fields related to means of transport...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 6% in February, thanks to firms
March 5, 2017 | 09:15pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Renault, VW, Dacia, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes or Ford. Decline in commercial vehicles, results over two months...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Two facelifts and one sports version of three-year-old model nominated
March 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe cars did not get into the nomination list of the European Car of the Year. Comments by SDA, carmakers and jury president...
read moreSDA: 218 HEVs and 18 EVs registered in Czech Rep in January
February 28, 2017 | 10:36pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 297 vehicles powered by CNG and 67 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU increase by 10,2 % in January
February 27, 2017 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThe third growth in a row, the influence of the number of working days, results in individual countries, a slump in Ireland and Slovakia, sales of automakers...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep increased by 19% in January, mainly thanks to companies
February 27, 2017 | 01:57am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by VW, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan, Ford and Peugeot brands. Missing data on operating leases for consumers, a decline in trucks...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU to rise slightly in 2017
February 22, 2017 | 11:24pm CEToriginalThe pace of growth will thus slow down from 6.8% in 2016. The outlook details, comments of President of the association...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: SDA refused information about lack of transparency and doubts
February 22, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalDescription of the process of selecting agency and the introduction of nomination fees, decreasing number of jurors, Sport-Press renaming...
read moreConference on CNG and LNG in transportation to be held in Czech Rep
February 19, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalPart of the 10th year will be an exhibition of companies from the NGV field. Date, program, participation fee, speakers from Audi, Porsche Holding, Ernst & Young, UAMK, AutoSAP or CPS...
read moreACEA: Sales of green cars in Europe increased by 6.7% in 2016
February 19, 2017 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe EU market with alternative drives grew less. Results in individual countries, the fall in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, registrations of BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, demand in Q4...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Poll organized by agency in conflict of interests
February 16, 2017 | 02:04am CEToriginalThe agency got into it by changing the ownership, even though it took place before the selection procedure. Missing external oversight, non-transparency and doubts, statement of the announcer – SDA...
read moreAutoSAP: Vehicle production in Czech Rep increased by 8.2% in 2016
February 9, 2017 | 11:23pm CEToriginalWhile production of cars and trucks increased, production of buses and motorcycles recorded a decline. The 2017 outlook of AutoSAP, Komercni banka and PwC...
read moreCebia Summary 2016: Czech used car market grew by 6.1% in 2016
February 8, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalDomestic sales as well as imports went up. Sales channels, the best-selling brands and models, the decline in prices, the impact of the EUR/CZK rate, results and changes in certified programs...
read moreGroup of deputies wants to return charge for uninsured cars in Czech Rep back in law
February 7, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe charge would again be sent to the Czech Insurers’ Bureau. The calculation of the contribution, making the obligation to have an insured vehicle more accurate, enforcing only part of the damage, the details of the amendment...
read moreACEA: Sales of commercial vehicles in EU increased by 11.6% in 2016
February 6, 2017 | 12:08am CEToriginalThe increase was recorded in registrations of vans, trucks and buses, too. Results in individual countries, including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, demand across Europe, data for December...
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Cebia started providing business partners (leasing companies, other firms) with...
ESG: Berner Group (manufacturer of chemical, other products for maintenance, repair, care...
Volkswagen Group Services (formerly AutoVision; service provider in areas of R&D, IT...
Zebra Group (manufacturer of diesel, electric municipal vehicles with 25 employees in...
Tatra Trucks develops series of Tatra Force e-Drive battery, hydrogen vehicles with...
Škoda Auto opened tomographic center for analysis of high-voltage batteries in Mladá...
Štefek (PwC): Non-financial/ESG reporting (Environmental, Social, Governance;...
Traction Battery Watchdog: Devinn (development company with 160 employees in Jablonec nad...
Škoda Auto ended production of batteries for plug-in hybrids of Volkswagen Group (536,433...
ESG: Tesa (Beiersdorf Group; manufacturer of adhesive tapes, other products for automotive...
Vitesco Technologies wants to invest over EUR 576 million (CZK 14.4 billion) into...
SUDOP Group established new eco-energy division, SUDOP Energy and Environment (SEEN)...
There is nothing to wait for: City of Prague, Czechia launched campaign for climate plan...
Automobili Pininfarina Čeladná: Thomas Bruno Emmisberger (Nexgen Automobili – Pininfarina...
Co-owners (Jan Jakubec, Aleš Havlíček) and managers (Daniel Obrátil) of Auto Base (BMW...
Jirovec: Invelt (BMW, Mini, Alpina, BMW Motorrad dealer with more than 140 employees in...
Tukas Group (Škoda, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Volvo, Opel, Kia, Renault, Dacia...
M3000 closed Mercedes car, van dealership in Prague, Czechia. Newly established company SP...
Emil Frey Kyje: Emil Frey (Kia, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota dealer in Prague; distributor of...
Porsche Czech Republic (Porsche Holding Salzburg) closed representative showroom of...
CarTec Group (BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, BMW Motorrad dealer in Ostrava, Liberec, Prague and...
Isolite (manufacturer of high temperature insulation, sealing for automotive, aviation...
Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic to increase number of sections with Safe Distance...
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King Long expands in Europe, established partner for Czech Rep and Slovakia
Toyoda Gosei to increase production in Europe
Kirchhoff Automotive looking for new suppliers
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