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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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Kia Service Guru: Kia asking public for help with improving garage services
January 22, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe carmaker announced a global competition. Categories of servicing, microsite, promotional clip, timing, prizes for winners...
read moreThomas Owsianski to move after year at Skoda Auto from Czech Rep to China
January 22, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginalHe will take up a key position there. His predecessor will move within the Volkswagen Group to Europe...
read moreUFI Filters to employ up to 300 people in Czech Rep
January 22, 2014 | 04:26am CEToriginalA new plant, location, developer, size of the hall, amount of investment, products of the Italian company, HR, timing...
read moreAuto In continues to expand its group of Ford dealerships in Czech Rep
January 22, 2014 | 04:14am CEToriginalIt currently includes 15 places, while three partners in Moravia have been recently added to it. Details...
read moreADAC faces scandal due to adjustments in poll results
January 22, 2014 | 01:52am CEToriginalThe German automobile club is now facing an investigation due to that. The German Car of the Year, questioning of the quality tests of truck stops, the reaction of Volkswagen or BMW...
read moreMazda6 became Car of the Year 2014 in Czech Rep
January 21, 2014 | 01:40am CEToriginalBMW i3 became the Green Car of the Year and the production technology of carbon parts in the BMW i3 became Technical Innovation of the Year. Point spacing of the finalists...
read morePorsche launched production of Macan and reportedly considering its production increase
January 21, 2014 | 01:13am CEToriginalThe reason is apparently high initial demand. Current and planned production capacity, sales plans, engines, equipment levels and prices…
read moreRenault made changes in distribution in Europe
January 21, 2014 | 12:59am CEToriginalThe carmaker has created regional headquarters, which have taken over some shared activities. The situation in the Czech Republic and Central Europe, HR...
read moreMarchionne: Fiat to damp Lancia brand, staying in Italy with one model only
January 21, 2014 | 12:49am CEToriginalThe withdrawal from export markets in Europe, the termination of Lancia cooperation with Chrysler, ongoing best-selling model, dealers...
read moreOne BMW dealer in Czech Rep on the verge of bankruptcy
January 20, 2014 | 01:02am CEToriginalThe company, the reasons and circumstances, liabilities and debts, creditors, execution/insolvency, showrooms, investments, sales results, HR...
read moreKYB shifts part of production to Czech Rep, invests in two locations
January 20, 2014 | 12:19am CEToriginalThe development concerns production for OEMs and also the aftermarket. Locations, amount of investments, new halls, production volumes, new projects, HR, timing...
read moreLicense concept of dry car washing iDry expands in Czech Rep and Europe
January 20, 2014 | 12:02am CEToriginalCzech start-up, water-free mobile wash, the presence on golf courses, services for companies and institutions, clients, franchise conditions, planned countries...
read more7 Days of Peugeot: Peugeot holds weekly event with discount prices for passenger cars in Czech Rep again
January 19, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginalDate, affected models, inclusion of not only stock cars, a media campaign...
read moreCar sales in the EU rose by 13.3 % in December
January 16, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginalIt is the fourth month of growth in a row. The slight decline in 2013, growth in Skoda's sales and market share, comments of KPMG and Ernst & Young...
read moreFord Charouz prepared service program for older cars 2+
January 16, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginalMoreover, it has further developed the service program of the Czech importer called 5+. The affected cars, up to 30% discounts on parts, fillings and repairs...
read morePwC: Production of cars and vans in 2013 increased by 4%, by 0.2% in EU
January 16, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginalResults in China and the USA, the development outlook in 2014 for the entire world and German carmakers in the U.S...
read moreTechnical Innovation of 2014 in Czech Rep: Eight technological novelties to compete for title
January 16, 2014 | 11:05pm CEToriginalThese are technologies in Range Rover, Subaru, Opel, Porsche, Volvo, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars...
read moreCaptive finance company of DAF Trucks expands in CEE, to enter Czech Rep
January 15, 2014 | 11:53pm CEToriginalThis will be the ninth country in Europe and the second in CEE. For this purpose, the company hired a manager from another carmaker. European and Czech branch details, HR, market...
read moreOne top manager left Czech branch of UniCredit Leasing
January 15, 2014 | 11:26pm CEToriginalHis successor has gained more competence, which is associated with structural changes of the group in the region. Managers, position, experience...
read moreJohnson Controls won three contracts for car upholstery, to locate production in Czech Rep
January 15, 2014 | 11:11pm CEToriginalIt will thus put off the end of production of the product in one Czech factory. Location, timing, HR, continued layoffs...
read moreAuto Esa began offering credits with no increase
January 15, 2014 | 10:51pm CEToriginalFinancial partner, parameters of the credit, the affected cars, example, the market situation in loans subsidized by car dealers/automakers...
read moreSeries of lectures on impact of new Civil Code on service shops to be held in Czech Rep
January 15, 2014 | 10:38pm CEToriginalOrganizer, four dates and cities, topics, speakers including expert from the insurance company Allianz, price...
read moreOne manager left Czech branch of ALD Automotive
January 14, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalHe left the group at his own request. The manager, position, his experience, successor...
read moreSkoda Auto prepares number of innovations in aftersales services
January 14, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginalSkoda Digital Service, Skoda Service Care, Clever Repair, Start Packet, Check book full of discounts, service contracts, fixed prices of service operations, variants and prices...
read moreNew BMW showroom to be built in Czech Rep
January 14, 2014 | 11:34pm CEToriginalLocation, dealer, building from scratch, dealership not only for passenger cars, timing...
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