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Czech Insurance Association: Martin Diviš (Kooperativa) re-elected as president of ČAP for next two years, Roman Juráš (Generali Česká pojišťovna) and Dušan Quis (Allianz) as vice-presidents. Nine-member presidium to be completed by Rastislav Havran (Uniqa), Jiří Střelický (ČSOB Pojišťovna), Yoram Schwarz (NN), Pavel Wiesner (Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna/ČPP), Dominik Štros (Colonnade Insurance), Libor Dvořák (ERV Evropská pojišťovna)
December 20, 2024 | 05:41pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 1.9% in November (Volkswagen +4.1%; Stellantis -10.1%; Renault +8.3%; Toyota +17.3%; Hyundai -13.4%; BMW -6.5%; Mercedes-Benz -0.6%; Ford -8%; Volvo Cars +13.3%; Tesla -40.9%; Nissan -18.1%; Suzuki -0.02%; SAIC -7.8%; Mazda -14.7%; Jaguar Land Rover -7.1%; Mitsubishi -24.2%; Honda -18%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV -9.5%, PHEV -8.8%, HEV+MHEV +18.5%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -10.1%, petrol -7.8%, diesel -15.3%)
December 20, 2024 | 05:34pm CETflashread more
ESG: Thanks to support of Panattoni (developer, lessor of industrial, warehouse, office space for automotive, other firms in North America, Europe, Asia), racer David Pabiška (SP Moto Bohemia Racing Team, KTM 450 Rally motorcycle) to be first Czech in history to have his fuel emissions offset (through voluntary CO2IN/Amper Holding carbon credits certified by TÜV Nord Czech in amount corresponding to volume of fuel burned and emission factor according to 2024 DEFRA methodology) at Dakar Rally (January 3-17, 2025; Saudi Arabia). Although this only offsets fuel-related emissions (1,880 kg CO2, 800 liters), not total carbon footprint of participation in race, it is important step in effort to minimize impact of motorsport on environment, said Panattoni, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025
December 18, 2024 | 12:50pm CETflashread more
VDIK: German market for passenger electric vehicles (EVs) to fall by 18.6% to 570,000 units in 2024 (380,000 BEVs -27.5%, 190,000 PHEVs +8.1%; 2023: 699,943 BEVs+PHEVs). In 2025, sales of new rechargeable cars in Germany to increase by 37% to 780,000 (580,000 BEVs +52.6%, 200,000 PHEVs +5.3%), representing market share of 27% (20+7%). Unless framework conditions for electromobility improve, sales volume of battery electric vehicles in 2025 to remain at level of 2024, Labbé pointed out
December 16, 2024 | 12:47pm CETflashread more
Marušinec (ASEP, BatteryX, Elon Club): Batteries for electromobility experienced significant technological progress in recent years (chemistry: lithium-ion nickel-manganese-cobalt/LiNiMnCoO2/Li-ion NMC, capacity: 100 kWh, range: 600 km, lifespan: 20 years, price: CZK 250,000/EUR 10,000; lithium-iron-phosphate/LiFePO4/LFP, 80 kWh, 500 km, 30 years, CZK 170,000/EUR 6,800; sodium-ion/Na-ion, 75 kWh, 350 km, 40 years, CZK 50,000/EUR 2,000; lithium-sulfur/Li-S, 500 kWh, 2,500 km, 20 years, CZK 900,000/EUR 36,000). LFP makes comeback in vehicles, Li-S to likely find application in aeroplanes/aircraft, he added
December 16, 2024 | 12:40pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in November, down by 0.8% y/y (new: +0.5%, +2.1%; used: +0.2%, -2.7%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-1.8%, -3.2%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +4.8%), fuels and oils (+0.8%, -7.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.1%, +8.9%)
December 16, 2024 | 12:34pm CETflashread more
Dolák (Toyota dealer in Příbram, Písek, Tábor, České Budějovice and Pilsen, Czechia) suspended its intention to continue expanding its branch network in Western Bohemia, expanded service facilities in Pilsen. Company plans to build Lexus dealership in České Budějovice and completely new premises for Toyota brand, as existing showroom in České Vrbné is approaching capacity
December 12, 2024 | 12:58pm CETflashread more
VDIK: German commercial vehicle market to grow by 8.4% to 390,000 units in 2024 (2023: 359,689), of which 300,000 under 6 tonnes (+13%, 266,589) and 90,000 over 6 tons (-3%, 92,800). New van, truck sales in Germany to fall by 5.1% to 370,000 in 2025. Manufacturers developed zero-emission electric and hydrogen trucks that can be ordered and delivered. And many customers are interested in them. Unfortunately, framework conditions for freight ZEVs currently do not meet many expectations. Although there is CO2 surcharge on truck toll, which puts zero-emission trucks in better position than those with internal combustion engines (ICEs), there is lack of planning certainty, for example when it comes to electricity prices, Labbé said. VDIK will continue to advocate for effective government support for purchase of climate-friendly commercial vehicles in future, for example by reinvesting part of revenue from truck toll in transformation of road freight transport. Charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks is still in its infancy and its construction must now gain momentum very quickly so as not to hinder spread of zero-emission trucks, she added
December 12, 2024 | 12:49pm CETflashread more
Martin Hendrych left Proseat, joining Schneider Electric as Plant Manager in Písek, Czechia (manufacturer of industrial components with more than 500 employees). He replaced Bart Mach in position. Lukáš Berger appointed as new head of Proseat Mladá Boleslav factory (manufacturer of polyurethane foam parts for car seats with 330 employees; customers, projects: Audi Q4, BMW M5 Sedan G90, BMW X6 G6X, BMW X7 G7X, Škoda Fabia, Škoda SK336, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen ID.Buzz, Mubea)
December 10, 2024 | 02:48pm CETflashread more
VDIK: New car sales in Germany to decrease by 0.9% to 2.82 million in 2024 (2023: 2.84 million), of which 32.5% to be registered by private individuals (916,000, -2%, 2023: 933,147), 32.4% by fleet customers (913,000, -7%, 976,698), 24% by automakers and dealers (678,000, +7%, 635,597), 11.1% by car rental and leasing companies (313,000, +5%, 299,167). This development reflects current uncertainty of private and corporate customers, caused by current economic and geopolitical situation, Schmidt mentioned
December 10, 2024 | 02:41pm CETflashread more
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SDA: 20 HEVs and 21 EVs registered in Czech Rep in July 2014
August 25, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe registry has also included 190 vehicles powered by CNG and 177 cars on LPG. Leaders of alternative drive systems, the second electric VW, results for seven months...
read moreGM to cut production in Russia
August 25, 2014 | 11:22pm CEToriginalThe location, reasons, scope of limitations, timing, affected Opel and Chevrolet models, sales of these brands in July...
read moreOne manager returned to SkoFIN
August 25, 2014 | 04:48am CEToriginalBefore that there was another personnel change in management of a department in Czech branch of Volkswagen Financial Services. Details...
read moreSoucek (Citroen): Czech van market to grow in next three years
August 25, 2014 | 04:35am CEToriginalDevelopment in H1 2014, results of Citroen, the new Jumper, a new supplier of the fuel injection system, start-stop engines, corporate clients, innovatived modular offer...
read moreMike Nolte to be new head of Daimler’s sales in Czech Rep
August 24, 2014 | 11:28pm CEToriginalAt the same time, he takes one more post. His profile, other personnel changes, the reasons and circumstances...
read moreCzech Ministry of Transport to renew car fleet of top management
August 24, 2014 | 11:17pm CEToriginalReasons, the number and categories of vehicles, estimated price, fleet of the department, the case of testing of a BMW car before the announcement of the tender...
read moreMedvedev: Russia to consider measures to support car market
August 24, 2014 | 11:06pm CEToriginalDemand for cars is being driven down by the Ukrainian crisis, which has a major share in the sharp slowdown in the Russian economy and the decline in the exchange rate of the ruble...
read moreLand Rover Discovery: Whole model range to come, instead of one model
August 24, 2014 | 10:57pm CEToriginalThe first model Discovery Sport, new technologies introduced in the Discovery Vision concept using mainly laser...
read moreTen Japanese automotive suppliers fined in China for cartel
August 21, 2014 | 11:14pm CEToriginalThe investigated and punished companies, amount of fines, duration of the cartel, affected components, damaged carmakers, investigation in the sale of cars and spare parts...
read moreGestamp wants to build second plant in Czech Rep
August 21, 2014 | 10:55pm CEToriginalThe location considered, size and price of the land, the amount of investment, HR, products, timing, other factories in Central Europe...
read moreRussia might prohibit import of cars in case of further sanctions
August 21, 2014 | 10:39pm CEToriginalIt would also affect Czech car plants. Statement of Skoda, Hyundai and TPCA, the share of imported vehicles in the Russian sales...
read moreSkoda Auto to take on 800 new employees in Czech Rep
August 20, 2014 | 11:05pm CEToriginalLocation, reasons, timing, HR resources, salary, the Fabia III with consumption below 3.5 l/100 km or weight below 1 ton...
read moreNissan began selling e-NV200 electric van
August 20, 2014 | 10:55pm CEToriginalThe first countries, parameters and version of the EV, sales plans, testing by companies, launch on the market in Central Europe including the Czech Republic, price...
read moreHyundai Mobis considers employing more people in new plant in Czech Rep
August 20, 2014 | 10:40pm CEToriginalDetails of the intent, several halls, a new subsidiary, factory management, EIA, shift of production from Korea to the Czech Republic, profile of the first Czech plant...
read moreOne Mercedes dealer changed owner in Czech Rep
August 19, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe company and its showrooms, the original and new owner, related personnel changes, circumstances...
read moreVolkswagen bought MAN’s financial division
August 19, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe carmaker plans no change in the Czech Republic for now. The countries covered by affiliates and partners, details...
read moreMedea Research: Czech car market up by 10% in January-July
August 19, 2014 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThis is a smaller increase than SDA’ statistics of registrations indicated, but a significant difference compared to analyses of Hyundai Motor Czech speaking on drops...
read moreIveco wants to make Czech Rep main base for development and production of buses
August 18, 2014 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe company currently has only two bus plants in the world. Production growth, strengthening R&D, construction of a test track, HR...
read moreSeries of tenders on hundreds of vehicles and tires announced in Czech Rep
August 18, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe submitter and its fleet, renewal of part of the fleet, the form of acquisition, the value of contracts, the criteria including warranty without limitation of mileage...
read moreSkoFIN chose new PR agency
August 18, 2014 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe winner of the tender and its clients, start of the cooperation, previous partner for PR activities...
read moreYoungsan to build plant in Slovakia, second in Europe
August 17, 2014 | 10:56pm CEToriginalLocation, investment amount, size of the hall, HR, timing, products, clients including Hyundai-Kia, business activities in the Czech Republic...
read more2014 Prague Motor Show: Incheba to restore motor show in Czech Rep after four years
August 17, 2014 | 10:46pm CEToriginalThe term, the confirmed brands, exhibited models, test drives, off-road polygon, nomenclature including vans, talks with other firms...
read moreEmployees of Hyundai plants in Korea want to strike
August 17, 2014 | 10:37pm CEToriginalWage negotiations of the unions with management of the company failed. The timing, strike tradition, substitution of production...
read moreMedea Research: Most re-exported cars in Czech Rep are Ford Fiesta, Seat Ibiza and Seat Leon
August 17, 2014 | 10:26pm CEToriginalThe Top 10 purpose registrations also include Volkswagen, Skoda, Fiat and Nissan models. Among the 10 best-selling cars are Skoda, Hyundai and VW models...
read moreCzechInvest chose new manager for automotive industry and green mobility
August 14, 2014 | 10:21pm CEToriginalThis function in the agency for the support of investment and business in the Czech Republic was recently held by Ales Stavjana. A new sector manager with experience from Skoda Auto...
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