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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 14% 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% at 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
Coface CEE Top 500 Ranking 2024: Electronics, information and telecommunications industry (E/E, ICT; 60 largest firms, -1 y/y) in Central and Eastern European region (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia) increased turnover by 4.4% to EUR 104-105 billion in 2023 (2022: EUR 100 billion), number of employees grew by 4% to 328,600. Largest companies in sector include LG Energy Solution Wroclaw (EUR 9.09 billion, -3%; 6,546 people, +7%), Samsung SDI Magyarország (EUR 6.04 billion, +48%; 3,344, +25%), Robert Bosch Elektronika (EUR 5.93 billion, +2%; 18,605, +7%), Harman Becker Kft (EUR 2.22 billion, -4%; 4,308, +9%), Continental Automotive Hungary (EUR 2.03 billion, +38%; 6,782, +6%), Bolt Technology (EUR 1.7 billion, +35%; 4,104, -1%), Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic (EUR 1.6 billion, +14%; 4,119, +5%), BYD Smart Device Hungary (EUR 1.24 billion, +65%; 183, +2%), SK Battery Manufacturing (EUR 1.18 billion, +267%; 1,185, +19%), Siemens s.r.o. (EUR 1.15 billion, +1%; 7,474, -1%), SK On Hungary (EUR 1.03 billion, +15%; 2,310, +81%), Bolt Operations (EUR 972 million, +16%; 780, +2%), DPD Polska (EUR 911 million, +1%; 4,545, +8%), Videoton Holding (EUR 811 million, +15%; 9,267, +1%), ABB Sp. z o.o. (EUR 756 million, -2%; 2,688, +68%), Hella Slovakia Lighting (EUR 712 million, +38%; 3,290, -0%), ABB s.r.o. (EUR 703 million, +32%; 3,000, +2%)
December 9, 2024 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) allowed AutoWallis Group (SsangYong distributor in Czechia, BMW dealer in Hradec Králové, Prague and Pardubice, Czechia, representative of more than 20 brands in 16 countries of Central and Eastern Europe/CEE; revenues of HUF 366 billion/EUR 925 million and sales of 44,909 vehicles in 2023) to acquire Milan Král Holding dealer group with 200 employees in České Budějovice, Czechia (Milan Král a.s. – Mercedes-Benz car, van, truck dealer, market share of 6%; ACR Auto – BMW, BMW Motorrad dealer, market share of 7%; MNC Auto – Ford car, van dealer, Opel service; MK Kar-Lak – body shop, paint shop; MK Správní společnost; sales of 1,300 new, 700 used vehicles per year; revenues of HUF 50 billion/EUR 111 million/CZK 2.8 billion in 2023) from founders (Milan Král, Iveta Králová)
December 9, 2024 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
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Schaeffler plant in Germany hit by explosion
May 16, 2017 | 11:32pm CEToriginalA total of 13 people were injured. Location, products, influence on production and surroundings...
read moreWannaCry: Renault and Nissan hit by cyber attack
May 16, 2017 | 11:07pm CEToriginalBoth carmakers were forced to stop production in some European plants. Locations, a comment by Europol, MalwareTech and Avast...
read moreJuricek (AutoSAP, Brano): Automotive companies in Moravian-Silesian Region need to take on 2,000 people
May 16, 2017 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe lack of workers often prevents them from increasing production. Recruitment of foreigners, retraining program for miners, cooperation with schools, school system in the Czech Republic and Germany...
read moreCar sales in China fell by 2.2% in April
May 15, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalIt has showed the sharpest drop over the past 20 months. The increased tax on small cars, registrations for 4 months...
read moreBlume: Volkswagen does not plan to sell Bentley and Bugatti
May 14, 2017 | 10:57pm CEToriginalThe next fate of these exclusive brands began being speculated after the report that the German carmaker was considering selling Ducati...
read moreUS car sales down by 5% in April
May 14, 2017 | 10:28pm CEToriginalResults of GM, Ford, Toyota, FCA, or Volkswagen...
read moreSycorex facility in Czech Rep hit by fire
May 12, 2017 | 12:03am CEToriginalNobody was injured. The location, cause of fire, extent and amount of damage...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up in April 2017
May 11, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBoth new and used cars, as well as motorcycles, became more expensive. Price increases for service works and spare parts, detailed data, year-on-year development...
read moreTUV Sud and UAMK established cooperation in Czech Rep
May 10, 2017 | 11:10pm CEToriginalContent of the partnership, common communication activities, timing...
read moreEssens expands BMW car fleet
May 10, 2017 | 10:25pm CEToriginalAs a benefit, this Czech MLM firm also offers associates Peugeot cars. Models, numbers of cars, supplier-dealer, timing, operating lease…
read moreTatra upgrades production line, increased production plan for 2017
May 9, 2017 | 11:54pm CEToriginalIn connection with this, the company needs to take on dozens of new employees. Details, demanded professions...
read moreSkoda Auto allegedly plans at least two products with Indian partner
May 9, 2017 | 11:16pm CEToriginalThe models concerned, timing, a recently signed memorandum of understanding...
read moreMedea Research adjusted methodology in statistic of new car and van registrations in Czech Rep
May 8, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalNew and previous status, timing, declared reasons...
read moreCar sales in UK dropped by 19.8% in April
May 8, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalThe biggest fall over the last six years, reasons, interest in conventional drives, registrations for 4 months, commentary and outlook of SMMT, state control of responsible financing...
read moreSDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep down by 1.7% in April
May 5, 2017 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe fall was mitigated by Toyota, Ford, Renault, Mercedes or Nissan. Influence of Easter, development in commercial vehicles, results for 4 months, commentary and outlook of PwC...
read moreSkoda Auto and unions agreed on new collective agreement in Czech Rep
May 4, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalReduction of overtimes within flexible account shifts, extension of thermal breaks, increase in bonuses and bonus, payment of wages in the event of illness, investment in working conditions...
read moreMedea Research: New car sales in Czech Rep rose by 1.4% in April 2017, registrations dropped
May 3, 2017 | 11:29pm CEToriginalSales growth was driven by Toyota, Renault, Mercedes, Nissan and Skoda. Dacia was not successful. Developments in vans, a drop of special-purpose registrations, results for 4 months...
read moreNADA: Car sales in US to fall by 2.5% in 2017
May 3, 2017 | 11:13pm CEToriginalHowever, the views on the development of the US car market vary. AlixPartners also counts with a fall, Ford with a growth...
read moreBosch to sell starters division
May 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe transaction still has to be approved by antitrust authorities. Buyers, price, profile of the division...
read moreDieselgate: French prosecutors begun to investigate PSA
May 2, 2017 | 09:58pm CEToriginalThe carmaker should be investigated for consumer fraud. The company denies any fault...
read moreThe Chamber od Deputies supported fee renewal for uninsured cars in Czech Rep
May 1, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalIf the deputies manage to discuss the proposal before elections, the Senate will have it. The attitude of the government to the amendment...
read moreToyota to maintain US investment framework for next 5 years
May 1, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalPlanned volume of funds, redesigning of the Georgetown plant, factory production in 2016, HR, new generation of the Toyota Camry...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group rose by 2.5% in March
April 30, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalFirst growth after two months of decline, demand in individual markets, decline in China, increase in most brands, results in Q1, comment...
read moreSDA: 224 HEVs and 45 EVs registered in Czech Rep in March
April 30, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 264 CNG-powered vehicles and 144 LPG cars. Leaders of alternative drives, results in Q1...
read moreVolkswagen allegedly considers selling Ducati
April 28, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalThe carmaker commissioned a consulting firm to assess how to handle Ducati. Reaching potential buyers...
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