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S&P Global Mobility: Global light vehicle production to drop by 1.6% to 89.1 million in 2024 (Europe 17 million), by 0.4% to 88.7 million in 2025 (Europe 16.6 million, -2.6%; North America 15.1 million, -2.4%; Mainland China 29.6 million, +0.1%). Production outlook for 2025 is dominated by assumption that incoming US administration of president-elect Donald Trump to levy new wide-reaching tariff regime, effectively creating universal tariff of 10% on all goods coming into USA except for Canada and Mexico (USMCA) and mainland China (30%)
December 30, 2024 | 04:36pm CETflashread more
Schützinger (Porsche Holding Salzburg): Austrian car market to exceed 250,000 units in 2024 (+4.5%, 2023: 239,150 registered cars), of which market share of Volkswagen Group brands to reach around 39% (97,500 cars). In 2025, new car sales in Austria could achieve similar level to 2024, breaking 250,000 mark should be realistic
December 30, 2024 | 04:26pm CETflashread more
Zahel: Alfa Romeo wants to sell 300 cars in Czechia in 2024 (2023: 198 registered vehicles), of which 50% Stelvio, 30% Giulia and 20% Tonale. Brand's electrification began in 2023 (Tonale MHEV, Plug-In Hybrid Q4 PHEV), continues in 2024 (Milano/Junior Ibrida MHEV, Elettrica BEV, Elettrica Veloce 280 BEV, Ibrida Q4 MHEV), to be followed by new Stelvio (2025) and new Giulia (2026), and automaker plans to have 100% electric range in 2027 (or later). Sales supported by special series – Super Sport (limited edition of Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio) and Tributo Italiano (unlimited edition of Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale)
December 30, 2024 | 04:15pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 16,398 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in November (+9.9%; 12,268 battery electric vehicles, +21%, 4,130 plug-in hybrids, -13.6%), of which 16,356 cars (+9.6%; Škoda: 8,475 BEVs, +53.8%, 2,495 PHEVs, +1.1%; Hyundai: 3,751 BEVs, -19%, 1,635 PHEVs, -29.3%) and 42 buses (SOR: 4 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 38 BEVs)
December 30, 2024 | 04:02pm CETflashread more
S&P Global Mobility: Global new light vehicle sales to grow by 1.7% to 88.2 million in 2024, by 1.7% to 89.6 million in 2025 (Western/Central Europe 15 million +1.1%, 15 million +0.1%; USA 16 million +6%, 16.2 million +1.2%; Mainland China 25.8 million +1.4%, 26.6 million +3%; Japan 4.4 million n/a, 4.6 million +5.4%). Demand for battery electric passenger vehicles (BEV) to reach 15.1 million units in 2025 (+29.9%, 2024: 11.6 million), representing estimated penetration of 16.7% (13.2%) – Europe 20,4 % (volume +43.4%), USA 11.2% (+36%), China 29.7% (+19.7%), India 7.5% (+117%)
December 27, 2024 | 04:59pm CETflashread more
Maláček (Škoda Auto): Development of charging infrastructure in Czechia outpaces growth of electric car fleet, public network of charging stations is already ready for sale of 10,000-15,000 new electric vehicles in 2025. Czech BEV market in 2025 to grow at similar pace as in 2023 and 2024 (around +50%)
December 27, 2024 | 04:54pm CETflashread more
AutoBinck invested CZK 99.03 million (EUR 4.04 million) in media (TV, print, internet, radio, outdoor, cinema) in Czechia in 2023 to promote MG brand, representing 9th place (Hyundai CZK 327 million/EUR 13.35 million, Škoda CZK 313.94 million/EUR 12.81 million, Toyota CZK 298.71 million/EUR 12.19 million, Kia CZK 253.89 million/EUR 10.36 million, Volkswagen CZK 229.2 million/EUR 9.35 million, Opel CZK 137.58 million/EUR 5.62 million, Renault CZK 134.09 million/EUR 5.47 million, Peugeot CZK 129.97 million/EUR 5.3 million, Citroën CZK 96.96 million/EUR 3.96 million, Dacia CZK 78.78 million/EUR 3.22 million, Nissan CZK 71.04 million/EUR 2.9 million, BMW CZK 59.29 million/EUR 2.42 million, Cupra CZK 57.66 million/EUR 2.35 million, Fiat CZK 45.64 million/EUR 1.86 million). Top 15 advertisers in car segment purchased advertising space worth total of CZK 2.33 billion (EUR 95.21 million). In 2024, we plan to invest CZK 140 million (EUR 5.6 million) in marketing, Králíček (AB Motors CZ) said
December 27, 2024 | 04:41pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) down by 2% to 266,137 units (183,259 BEVs, +1%; 82,878 PHEVs, -8%) in November, representing 25.2% share in total registrations (penetration, -0.2 pp). Tesla Model Y (17,654 cars, +1%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Škoda Enyaq (9,045, +15%), Tesla Model 3 (7,891, -55%), Volkswagen ID.4 (6,479, +8%) and Volvo EX30 (5,827, new). Volvo XC60 (5,780, +28%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by VW Tiguan (4,576, +161%), BMW X1 (3,865, +46%), Ford Kuga (3,061, -24%) and BMW X5 (2,641, +39%)
December 27, 2024 | 04:36pm CETflashread more
Porsche Holding Salzburg: Global new car sales to increase by 1.9% to 78.53 million in 2024 (2023: 77.05 million units), meaning return almost (-1.6%) to pre-covid level (2019: 79.85 million). European car market to grow by 2.7% to 14.28 million (13.9 million), representing one fifth less (-19.7%) than before pandemic (17.79 million)
December 27, 2024 | 04:30pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 8.4% y/y in November (Škoda+SEAT -4.7%, Hyundai -15.9%, Toyota -12%). Buses (Iveco -10.3%, SOR -44.8%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -69.3%) successful differently. Although it can be expected that full-year production volume will surpass not only 2023 values but also historical highs of domestic production, it turns out that stagnation on European markets is also negatively impacting domestic producers and suppliers in Q3. November was second month in row when fewer vehicles were produced year-on-year, and similar figure can be expected for December. Even coming months will not be nearly as favourable in terms of production and sales as they were in H1 2024, Petzl said
December 27, 2024 | 04:26pm CETflashread more
Toyota Central Europe (Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary) with 166,940 new Toyota and Lexus vehicles (sales 152,822+14,118) became largest Toyota Motor distribution organization in Europe (Toyota Motor Europe) in 2023 (+28.6%, 2022: 129,856 cars and vans), followed by Toyota UK with 147,010 (131,109+15,901, +25.4%, 117,226), Toyota France with 133,267 (127,045+6,222, +13.9%, 117,040), Toyota Italy with 115,904 (111,641+4,263, +14%, 101,713), Toyota Spain with 97,545 (90,545+7,000, +14.3%, 85,310) and Toyota Germany with 90,101 (86,100+4,001, +4.9%, 85,858). As for Toyota Professional sub-brand, customers in Central Europe purchased more than 22,500 commercial vehicles in 2023 (+30%, 17,500)
December 27, 2024 | 04:19pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (22,014 registered vehicles, +8%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in November, followed by Tesla Model Y (17,654, +1%), Volkswagen Golf (17,530, +11%), Renault Clio (17,213, +7%), Peugeot 208 (16,798, +43%), VW T-Roc (16,581, +18%), Toyota Yaris Cross (16,442, +7%), VW Tiguan (16,116, +52%), Toyota Yaris (15,356, +20%) and Dacia Duster (14,052, +15%). Overall market down by 1.7% to 1.05 million, led by Volkswagen, Toyota, Škoda, BMW, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Audi, Dacia and Kia
December 23, 2024 | 06:45pm CETflashread more
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BMW allegedly to build polygon in Czechia to test self-driving cars
December 13, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalNeither the carmaker nor the state's representatives commented on the information. Location, amount of investment, HR, timing, upcoming special press conference...
read moreŠkoda Auto, trade unions ended first part of collective bargaining
December 13, 2017 | 10:20pm CEToriginalThe increased bonus for multi-shift systems, job performance bonus and bonus for shifts within the flexible account, situation in individual plants, wage growth negotiations...
read moreWorker dead at Borgers factory
December 12, 2017 | 10:44pm CEToriginalIt was allegedly an agency employee. Location, circumstances, police investigation...
read moreMarchionne: FCA negotiates technology partnership with Hyundai
December 6, 2017 | 10:03pm CEToriginalFCA already purchases some parts from Hyundai. Discussed points, FCA’s new business plan...
read moreToyota to produce new hybrid engine in Poland
December 6, 2017 | 09:52pm CEToriginalParameters, location, amount of investment, timing, penetration of HEVs in Europe...
read moreVolkswagen reportedly leading talks on GAZ stake purchase
December 4, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalCompanies did not comment on the information. Basic Element managing the property of a Russian billionaire Oleg Děripaska is reportedly looking for a partner...
read moreKia moves workers in Slovakia
December 4, 2017 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe reason is a drop in demand for one product. According to the factory, this is a temporary measure. Details, HR, timing...
read moreEC fined five makers of car safety equipment for cartel
November 28, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe affected, mostly Japanese suppliers, components, four forbidden agreements, timing, amount of sanctions, affected automakers...
read moreAutoBinck made changes in distribution, retail management in Czechia, Slovakia
November 28, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalMartin Saitz's promotion, seeking two directors for vacant positions at AutoBinck CZ...
read moreAutofox Advertising: Autofox expands its portfolio with advertising services
November 21, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalDetails and prices of Autofox Job, Autofox Estate, Autofox Enterprise and Autofox Event, introduction of a loyalty program, significant discounts for long-term clients, outline of the near future...
read moreEC to fine seat belt, airbag manufacturers
November 21, 2017 | 10:42pm CEToriginalThe investigation has been running for more than six years and concerned the Swedish company Autoliv or several Japanese firms...
read moreDieselgate: BaFin launched investigation into Volkswagen
November 21, 2017 | 10:26pm CEToriginalThe German authority is investigating potentially unjustified disclosure of confidential information allegedly made by the former CEO...
read moreKola Motor Show 2017: Another year of car exhibition held in Lysá nad Labem, Czechia
November 19, 2017 | 10:05pm CEToriginalToyota brand exhibition including solely HEVs, the Czech exhibition premier of VW Polo, exhibition of racing and tuning cars, expected attendance, entrance fee...
read moreRacing Expo 2017: First year of Motor Sport Fair held in Czechia, in parallel with Transport Expo
November 13, 2017 | 11:11pm CEToriginalDate, location, exhibits, exhibition director, exhibitors, partners, expected attendance, admission, Transport Expo 2016 balance...
read moreŠkoda Auto, trade unions launched collective bargaining in Czechia
November 13, 2017 | 01:44am CEToriginalGoals, trade union requirements, annual working time layout, multi-shift work models, wage growth, agreements on flexible accounts and work organization...
read moreYazaki to cease production in Czechia
November 9, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalProduction will be moved to another factory in Europe. Locations, HR, clients and contracts, timing, R&D…
read moreSoftBank to allegedly invest in Auto1
November 9, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalCompanies did not comment on the information. Last round of funding, start-up value, number of customers and partners, business and financial results, goals...
read moreDieselgate: US judge rejects Bosch's application to abolish Volkswagen dealers' lawsuit
November 2, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalBosch has previously agreed to settle some of the civil claims related to the Volkswagen emission scandal...
read moreBMW considers building plant in Russia
November 2, 2017 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe automaker has been cooperating on car production for the Russian market with a local partner for 18 years. Planned location and the amount of investment...
read moreSubaru confessed mistakes in car checks
October 30, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalIt has been happening for 30 years. Location, considered recall action, estimated costs...
read moreDieselgate: German court dismissed Deutche See's legal action against Volkswagen
October 30, 2017 | 10:36pm CEToriginalDeutsche See argues that the automaker has provided it with poor information about the environmental relationship of a rented car fleet. The company's next step...
read moreHonda to close one factory
October 27, 2017 | 11:54am CEToriginalHowever, it is going to build a new plant in another country. Locations, timing, reasons, HR, production and sales development, focus on EVs and new technologies...
read moreNissan stopped production at three plants in Japan
October 27, 2017 | 11:33am CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker has recalled 1.2 million cars on the domestic market. Reasons, timing, affected models, estimated costs, sales suspension...
read moreGerman unions demand 6% wage increase in Volkswagen
October 27, 2017 | 11:10am CEToriginalThe demand for wage growth also applies to the Volkswagen Financial Services division. Requirements of the Czech unions at Škoda Auto...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czechia and Central Europe to take place in Brno
October 25, 2017 | 09:52am CEToriginalLecturers from Škoda, Hyundai, TPCA, Iveco, Tatra, KPMG, Kovo, ABB, Brano, Motor Jikov, Minerva or CzechInvest, topics of the 14th year, partners...
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