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Škoda Auto ended production of batteries for plug-in hybrids of Volkswagen Group (536,433 batteries for Škoda Octavia, Superb, VW Arteon, Passat, Golf, Tiguan, Multivan, Audi A3, Q3, Q4, SEAT/Cupra Leon, Formentor, Tarraco in 2019-2024; daily production capacity of 850-900 units) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia in April, production of second generation of batteries with higher capacity and range of over 100 km (for PHEVs including Škoda Superb iV, Kodiaq iV) taken over by Volkswagen plant in Braunschweig, Germany. In released hall, Škoda Auto to install 3rd line for high-voltage traction batteries for battery electric vehicles (MEB+, assembly from cells using Cell-to-Pack technology), complementing adjacent 2 lines (GS3.1+GS3.2, MEB, assembly from LG and CATL modules, daily capacity 1520/1020+500 units for BEVs including Škoda Enyaq, Enyaq Coupé, VW ID.4, ID.5, Audi Q4 e-Tron, Ford Explorer)
October 15, 2024 | 03:21pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 5,468 electric vehicles in Czechia during six and half months (29 weeks, March 18 – October 3) 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). Greatest interest is in Tesla cars (2,449 vehicles), followed by Volvo (503), Volkswagen (472), Škoda (444), BMW (273), MG (255), Hyundai (142), Mercedes (140), Kia (100), SsangYong (91), Toyota (87), Renault (76), Ford (62), BYD (55), Dacia (52), Peugeot (43), Citroën (40), Fiat (40), Mini (35) and others (168)
October 15, 2024 | 03:04pm CETflashread more
ESG: Tesa (Beiersdorf Group; manufacturer of adhesive tapes, other products for automotive industry, other industries with 5,200 employees in Germany, Italy, China, USA, Vietnam; more than 130 tapes for electric cars; sales of EUR 1.7 billion in 2023) started preparing with Hamburger Energienetze (formerly Gasnetz Hamburg) connection of plant in Hamburg-Hausbruch, Germany (500 employees) to hydrogen network HH-WIN (Hamburger Wassertsund-Industrie-Netz/Hamburg Hydrogen Industrial Network) with aim of manufacturing first adhesive tapes using green hydrogen in 2027, save around 6,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions caused by production each year, completely replace natural gas by 2030. Company to invest approximately EUR 300 million in decarbonization in coming years to achieve climate-neutral production by 2030 (2023: -38% compared to 2018), reduce indirect supply chain emissions by at least 20% (2023: -15%). Since 2020, Tesa has been purchasing 100% of electricity from renewable sources and is increasingly relying on its own production by building photovoltaic (PV) power plants, latest solar park in Offenburg, Germany to cover around 25% of site's electricity requirements from 2025
October 14, 2024 | 02:56pm CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 40,000 units from 11.51 million (-0.4%) to 11.47 million (-0.8%)
October 14, 2024 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
Aures Holdings (AAA Auto, Mototechna, Auto Diskont, Driverama) sold 9,266 used vehicles in September, 29,271 units in Q3 (+11%), record 83,219 cars and vans in Q1-3 (+11%; HEVs +73%, 602 BEVs +166%). Group currently sells over 320 vehicles per day, expecting to sell up to 110,000 cars in 2024 (+12%) based on current trend
October 14, 2024 | 02:47pm CETflashread more
The Extra Mile by Equip Auto 2024: Equip'Auto SAS to hold conference on automotive aftersales, services in Paris, France on October 16. Representatives of BMW Group, Renault Group, Stellantis, Continental Automotive, Forvia, Valeo, Allianz, Capgemini, Inovev, LKQ, Mobilians, Orsay Consulting, Solera, FIEV, FIGIEFA, France AutoTech, PFA to speak at event
October 11, 2024 | 10:57am CETflashread more
Floods in Czechia: Pillow Pojišťovna registered 589 claims (including 32 damaged vehicles) in expected volume of tens of millions of korunas (millions of euros) until September 20, 6:00pm. Insurance company estimates total number of damages from high water at less than 1,000
October 11, 2024 | 10:41am CETflashread more
Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2024: BMW Group (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad), Chery (Moke), Dongfeng (Forthing), GM (Cadillac), Renault Group (Renault, Renault Pro+, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize), SAIC (Maxus), Seres/Huawei (AITO), Stellantis (Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Peugeot, Leapmotor), Volkswagen Group (VW, Audi, Škoda, Mobility Solutions), Aixam-Mega, BYD, Dangel, Delage, Devalliet, Devinci, Eon Motors, Ford, GAC, Hongqi, Iveco, Kia, Kilow, Ligier, Lormauto, Microlino, Pantore, PGO, Pilotcar, Skyworth, Softcar, Tesla, THK, XPeng, Automotive Cells Company (ACC), Alpitronic, AutoScout24, Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, Cybex, Deloitte, Eaton, EDF, Ekoenergetyka, Engie, Forvia, Schneider Electric, STMicroelectronics, TotalEnergies, Valeo, Vinci Autoroutes, Xing Mobility to join Paris Motor Show in France (October 14-20)
October 10, 2024 | 12:26pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.3% m/m in September, by 1.7% y/y (new: -0.1%, +1.6%; used: -0.4%, -3.9%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.1%, +0.0%), spare parts and accessories (+1.1%, +5.9%), fuels and oils (-4.8%, -11.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +8.5%)
October 10, 2024 | 12:12pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 4,686 electric vehicles (4,684 passenger cars, 2 trucks up to 4,25 tonnes), 1,937 charging stations (1,775 AC, 89 DC up to 40 kW, 71 DC above 40 kW) in Czechia during almost six months (26 weeks, March 18 – September 11) 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). Plan to subsidize 4,055 ZEVs and 1,500 charging points fulfilled ahead of time, we currently anticipate 6,000-7,000 supported vehicles and 2,200-2,300 charging points, Muřický (MPO) said
October 10, 2024 | 12:04pm CETflashread more
Trends in Insurance Industry of Czechia & Slovakia 2024: Conforum to hold 10th conference on Czech, Slovak insurance market in Prague, Czechia on October 24. Representatives of Colonnade Insurance, Kooperativa, ČPP (Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna), BNP Paribas Cardif, Uniqa, Slavia Pojišťovna, Pillow Pojišťovna, Deloitte, MF (Ministry of Finance of Czech Republic) to speak at event
October 9, 2024 | 11:47am CETflashread more
PwC revised 2024 Czech new car registrations forecast from 225,000-235,000 units (+2% to +6%, 2023: 221,422) to 225,000-227,000 units (+2% to +3%), based on development to date (Q1: +2.2%, Q2: +4.1%, Q3: +1.5%). Demand for cars is still affected by weaker economic growth. Currently, however, we are already observing gradual small improvements – in particular, decrease in inflation and interest rates together with moderate economic growth, Štefek said, adding that GDP in Q2 2024 increased by 0.6% y/y and stronger growth of Czech economy is expected as late as 2025 (2.7-2.8%)
October 9, 2024 | 11:38am CETflashread more
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SDA: Demand for alternative drives in Czech Rep shifting from gas to electricity
February 5, 2017 | 11:50pm CEToriginalWhile sales of battery vehicles rose in 2016, interest in gas cars and vans dropped. Registrations in December, the results of brands...
read moreZAP: Sales of new cars in Slovakia rose by 13.1% in 2016
February 2, 2017 | 03:38am CEToriginalThe demand for vans and trucks also increased, while the interest in buses decreased. The results of individual brands, registrations in December, ZAP outlook for 2017...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU increased by 6.8% in 2016
January 31, 2017 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe best results were shown by Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Daimler. Strong growth in CEE countries, demand in December, KPMG comment and outlook for 2017...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new trucks in Czech Rep increased by 3.1% in 2016
January 29, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Trucks, Scania and DAF. Demand for buses fell by 25%. The results of individual brands, registrations in December...
read moreCar production in Slovakia up by 0.1% in 2016 to new record
January 18, 2017 | 05:31am CEToriginalSlovakia remained the largest car producer per capita, according to ZAP. While production of PSA and Kia increased, production of Volkswagen declined. ZAP outlook for 2017, HR...
read moreCzech Police to get 135 BMW motorcycles
January 8, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalModels, special adjustments, supplier-dealer, contract value, use, handover in two phases, funding source, driver training, motorcycle fleet of police...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: At least two carmakers disagree with nomination fees
January 2, 2017 | 02:38am CEToriginalThese fees have prevented one traditional survey participant and SDA member from participating. Disruption of the mission of the competition, criticism of other changes in the rules...
read moreSDA: 149 HEVs and 39 EVs registered in Czech Rep in November
December 29, 2016 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 257 vehicles powered by CNG and 45 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results for 11 months...
read moreBohdan Wojnar became new president of Czech Automotive Industry Association
December 20, 2016 | 11:41pm CEToriginalHe has been elected for a longer period than his predecessor Martin Jahn. The new vice president and two members of the Board of Directors, the Lifetime Achievement Award...
read moreSlovakia subsidized purchase of 50 EVs and HEVs over month
December 20, 2016 | 03:28am CEToriginalThis represents approximately the annual sales of electric vehicles in the country. Most desirable cars and drives, ZAP evaluation…
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU returned to growth in November
December 18, 2016 | 09:51pm CEToriginalIt happened after a one-month decline. Results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, registrations in 11 months...
read moreGovernment approved measures to improve fleet in Czech Rep
December 14, 2016 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe agreement of ministries, an analysis, support for the purchase of green cars and vans in the state administration, contribution to disposal of aged vehicles, bonuses and maluses in registrations, low-emission zones in cities...
read moreOnly one candidate for president of Czech Automotive Industry Association
December 13, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalHe may not be elected next week though. Other items on the agenda of the meeting of AutoSAP Board of Directors...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Car Importers Association wants to enhance poll
December 12, 2016 | 12:39am CEToriginalHowever, in the tender declared the association yet confirmed the existing agency, which in recent years contributes to the decline of the competition. Better media coverage, the changes among the sponsors...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 13.4% in November
December 5, 2016 | 11:49pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, VW, Mercedes, Renault and Opel. On the contrary, Mini, Honda and Dacia did not show good results. Consumer interest in operating lease, decline in all categories of commercial vehicles, results in 11 months...
read moreSDA: 146 HEVs and 16 EVs registered in October in Czech Rep
November 29, 2016 | 11:22pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 338 vehicles powered by CNG and 40 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results for 10 months...
read more2017 Brno Motor Show: Car Importers Association and Veletrhy Brno stopped fair preparation
November 28, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe organiser failed to convince a sufficient number of brands. Comments, the organizer's survey...
read moreSome towns and regions in Czech Rep welcome subsidies for green cars and vans
November 24, 2016 | 02:57am CEToriginalThe subjects concerned in Pilsen, Karlovy Vary, Usti, Liberec and Moravian-Silesian Regions, exchange of a hybrid for a petrol car, details...
read moreSlovakia announced first grant call for purchase of EVs and PHEVs
November 20, 2016 | 11:13pm CEToriginalAllocated amount, cars and vans concerned, the amount of aid paid gradually, application at dealers, target groups, timing, inspiration, current green fleet in the country...
read moreACEA: EU car sales fell slightly in October
November 18, 2016 | 05:17am CEToriginalThe first decline after two months of growth, results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, registrations in 10 months...
read moreOne top manager left Czech representation of Kia
November 8, 2016 | 02:35am CEToriginalReasons, successor, sales results of Kia Motors Czech, details…
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 11.4% in October
November 4, 2016 | 01:57am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by VW, Hyundai, Mercedes, Skoda and Toyota. Consumer interest in operating lease, decline in all categories of commercial vehicles, results over 10 months...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Nomination of cars newly conditioned by carmakers’ contributions
November 2, 2016 | 01:39am CEToriginalThe amount of contributions, the missing brands in the nomination, allocation of finances, promotions plan, awards ceremony, new sponsors...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Less nominations, fewer jurors, lower prizes
October 30, 2016 | 11:48pm CEToriginalRenault, Kia, Toyota, Ford and Suzuki have most representatives in the nomination. New concept of the poll under new organizers, SMS competition, sponsors...
read moreSDA: 142 HEVs and 35 EVs registered in Czech Rep in September
October 30, 2016 | 08:48pm CEToriginalThere were also 220 CNG vehicles and 62 LPG vehicles added to the registry. Leaders of alternative drives, the first Suzuki hybrid, the great demand for Tesla EVs, results in Q1-3...
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