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Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 49% to 1.2 million passenger cars, light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in February, by 30% to 2.4 million in first two months – China: 1.4 million BEVs and PHEVs (+35%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 500,000 (+20%), USA & Canada: 300,000 (+20%), Rest of World (RoW): 200,000 (+35%)
March 28, 2025 | 10:48am CETflashread more
Automotive Day 2025: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 4th exhibition of electric vehicles (18 brands: Škoda, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Peugeot, Citroën, BMW, Toyota, Kia, Tatra, Tesla, MG, Lexus, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Porsche, Jeep, Subaru, Opel) in Prague, Czechia on April 9 with test drives. This year, sports models, SUVs and commercial vehicles to also be presented for first time, organizer said. Valeo to showcase assistance and autonomous driving systems
March 28, 2025 | 10:41am CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2025 Western European new car sales outlook at 11.62 million (+0.5%)
March 28, 2025 | 10:35am CETflashread more
Auto Eder (Toyota, Lexus, Polaris dealer in Karlovy Vary, Czechia) became exclusive distributor, dealer of VebaBox (manufacturer of removable cooling containers in Uden, Netherlands) for Czechia, Slovakia. Installation of VebaBox does not require any special modifications or technical interventions on standard commercial vehicle, which can be convert into refrigerated van
March 28, 2025 | 10:30am CETflashread more
AutoBinck (4 divisions: Mobinck, Leasing, Car Distribution and Retail, Ebinck) renamed AutoBinck Car Distribution and Retail (ACDR) division to AutoBinck Car Distribution Holding (ACD). In Czechia, company renamed AutoPalace Group (formerly AutoBinck CZ) to AutoBinck Car Distribution International. ACD is owner of companies operating in five different categories: Distribution, Retail, Shared Services, Car Trade, Rent. Company plans to expand and strengthen its business activities in all areas of business, firm said
March 26, 2025 | 03:07pm CETflashread more
Brno Industry Week 2025: South Moravian Industry Cluster 4.0, Brno Regional Chamber of Commerce, CyberSecurity Hub/CyberSecurityHubCZ (MUNI, VUT, ČVUT), South Moravian Region to hold three conferences on trends in production processes (Digital Manufacturing Forum, Smart Manufacturing Forum, Cyber Security Forum) with number of accompanying events in Brno, Czechia on April 8-10. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Onsemi, Kasko, Bosch, Siemens, BR Group, Automotive Painting Partners, Astra Motor, B&R Industrial Automation/ABB Group, Intemac Solutions, Trask, Beckhoff Automation, Pantek, InfoConsulting, Minerva, QPAG, Axiom Tech, Compas Automatizace, Axenta, Iron OT, PwC to speak at event
March 25, 2025 | 10:44am CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) allowed Renocar (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad dealer in Brno and Prague, Czechia; sales of 2,445 new and used vehicles, turnover of CZK 4.34 billion/EUR 173 million in 2023) to acquire BMW dealership in Zlín from Synot, spun off from Synot Auto (sales of almost 400 new and used cars, turnover of CZK 661 million/EUR 26 million in 2023) to Renocar Synot
March 25, 2025 | 10:37am CETflashread more
Brose to expand production in Czechia (Brose CZ, Brose Sitech; seat structures, electric motors and initiators, side and rear door latches; 2,990 employees in Kopřivnice, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Ostrava; customers: Audi, MAN, Porsche, Scania, Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler/Mercedes, Fiat, Ford, General Motors/GM, Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis/PSA, Volvo, Continental, Forvia Faurecia, Lear, Mahle Behr), building car seat structures plant with development and testing department in Mošnov near Ostrava. Company leased Hall D (12,000 sqm of industrial space, 1,500 sqm of office space; rooftop photovoltaic power plant/PV, preparation for heat pumps) of Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park (OAMP) near Leoš Janáček Airport from Concens Investments, production to start (SOP) in September 2025 with 250 employees (some of workers to move from Kopřivnice, some new jobs). Brose to supply automotive companies operating in Czechia and Slovakia from Kopřivnice and Mošnov
March 19, 2025 | 08:58am CETflashread more
International Automotive Recycling Congress (IARC) 2025: ICM to hold 24th conference on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling in Antwerp, Belgium on March 19-21. Representatives of MAN Truck & Bus, Scania CV, Toyota Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, ACEA, ACEM, Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), The Future Is NEUTRAL, Global Impact Coalition (GIC), ArcelorMittal Europe, FEDERREC, Tec4U-Solutions, Autocirc, Galloo Group, Indra Recycling, Ec (European Commission), ClaimParts, ARN, Febelauto, Plastics Europe, EGARA, LKQ Atracco, RLG Systems to speak at event
March 19, 2025 | 08:54am CETflashread more
Amper e-Mobility 2025: Hedin Automotive Czech Republic (Mercedes-Benz), ROS (Audi), Renocar (BMW), Agrotec (Kia, Škoda), Amilo/Top Drive Club (BYD, Zeekr), Blohmann (ElBlesk), ZHT Group (SsangYong, Škoda), EV Car Import (MiniEV), Emerze Elektro (e-Pionýr), Tesla Czech Republic, Daimler Truck Česká republika (Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Fuso, TruckCharge), Auto Pokorný Motors (Hyundai), Hyundai Motor Czech, SFR Motor (SsangYong, Farizon), Lithium Energy/Schuberth Motors (Talaria, Sur-Ron, Vmoto, Dualtron, Bronco), Eurogreen CZ (Polaris Goupil), TiTron Storage, Auto-Charge, GivEnergy, Compleo Charging Solutions, Integrovaná střední škola automobilní Brno, Havrla-Upgrade (BMW i3upgrade.cz), Chargee, Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Photomate (Ekoenergetyka, Huawei, Energostation), Tata Steel Hille & Müller, Voestalpine Precision Strip to join 14th electromobility show as part of 31st electrical engineering, electronics, energetics fair in Brno, Czechia (March 18-20)
March 19, 2025 | 08:49am CETflashread more
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GM considers production shift of some Opel models from South Korea to Europe
March 18, 2013 | 03:28am CEToriginalUnderutilized Opel plants might also produce Chevrolet cars for the European market. The affected models, timing...
read moreDeutsche Bank offered 5.8 million preferred shares of Volkswagen on stock exchange
March 18, 2013 | 12:05am CEToriginalThese are shares of a client, evidently Qatar. Size of the share and the value of the shares, reaction of the stock exchange to the report...
read moreHyundai wants to strengthen sale of used cars and increase number of dealerships in Czech Rep
March 15, 2013 | 02:31am CEToriginalParameters of the i-Best program, involvement of dealers, current offer, microsite, dealer network development...
read moreToyota wants to expand dealer network in Czech Rep
March 15, 2013 | 02:24am CEToriginalThe company aims to achieve a target state of 30 sales points through its existing partners. Free locations...
read moreSkoda Auto's revenues increased by 1.7% to record CZK 260 billion in 2012, operating profit fell by 4.1%
March 15, 2013 | 02:17am CEToriginalThe drop in profit is caused by record investments, a shift of product mix and increased marketing expenses. The production of each model...
read moreCourt rejected proposal for Tatra bankruptcy, auction may be held
March 15, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginalPrevention from further insolvency proposals by depositing financial means into judicial custody, two to four applicants for Tatra...
read moreRenault signed agreement on cost reduction with trade unions in France
March 14, 2013 | 11:05pm CEToriginalExtension of working time, temporary wage freeze, 7,500 jobs cancelled, factories not to be closed, the growth of domestic production by one third...
read moreToyota: Interest in testing weekend in Czech Rep exceeded our expectations
March 14, 2013 | 10:57pm CEToriginalNumber of visitors, test drives, concluded contracts, pre-negotiated trades...
read morePecenka: Skoda wants to keep one-third market share in Czech Rep in 2013
March 13, 2013 | 10:53pm CEToriginalThe expected decline in Q1, the current orders for the Octavia III, plans with the Rapid, guaranteed rates in service centres, residual values, fleet policy...
read moreTatra faces distraint in addition to insolvency proceedings, that is reportedly to delay auction on purpose
March 13, 2013 | 10:44pm CEToriginalThe reason for the distraint is allegedly Czech company Promet Group, too. Parameters and doubts of the proposal, dependance on the court decision...
read moreMartina Bedrnova remains marketing director of Citroen in Czech Rep
March 13, 2013 | 10:30pm CEToriginalLenka Martinova, who returns from maternity leave, will assume the position of PR manager. Katerina Juranova…
read moreSwell expanded equipment of test room in Horice with climatic chamber
March 13, 2013 | 10:20pm CEToriginalDetails of a new technology for thermal testing, utilization, application in exterior and interior components...
read moreSkoda Auto made agreement on employment with trade unions in Czech Rep
March 13, 2013 | 10:13pm CEToriginalA variable bonus of CZK 20,000, the on-going negotiations on wage growth and the form of flexible accounts...
read moreZF Friedrichshafen wants to expand one of its plants in Czech Rep
March 13, 2013 | 12:01am CEToriginalLocation; a new hall; products; HR; planned development of the plant; production, development and sales activities in the Czech Republic; clients...
read moreLeasePlan: Prices of young used cars in Czech Rep increased slightly in 2012, except for Skoda brand
March 12, 2013 | 11:52pm CEToriginalGrowth in residual values drawn by foreign brands; the development of prices of Skoda, VW, Ford and Opel cars; interest in petrol/diesel; outlook for 2013...
read moreVolkswagen: New modular platforms like MQB to bring Group savings of billions of euros
March 12, 2013 | 11:39pm CEToriginalConference of Volkswagen Group in Mlada Boleslav, represented brands, unification of components and engines...
read moreVolvo developed cyclist detection system with auto brake function
March 12, 2013 | 11:31pm CEToriginalIt will be available in most Volvo models from May 2013. Details of the technology, facelift of the model range, a new engine for the V40...
read moreUAMK agreed to cooperate with Eni in Czech Rep
March 12, 2013 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe amount of discount on fuel in the Agip network for new customers of UAMK, the average annual savings, number of members of the You&Eni loyalty program...
read moreOpen Days: Citroen organizes campaign with number of advantages and benefits in Czech Rep
March 12, 2013 | 11:19pm CEToriginalDate, extended opening hours in showrooms, discounts on cars and spare parts, extended warranty for free when using financing...
read moreAutomotive Lighting to insource part of production in Czech Rep, to install another paint shop in one plant
March 12, 2013 | 02:53am CEToriginalThe investment is related to the increase in production of automotive lights. Location, capacity, timing, HR...
read moreSkoFIN reduced the number of suppliers of tires and tire services to two
March 12, 2013 | 02:46am CEToriginalNetworks of fast service shops of Continental and Goodyear succeeded in the tender. Reduction of operating lease payments, BestDrive and 4Fleet branches...
read moreTrigema to build second rental R&D centre in Prague
March 12, 2013 | 02:38am CEToriginalFocus of the Science Park Roztoky, the timing of construction, technology, space for rent, HR, subsidies, tenants of VTP Roztoky...
read moreKarlovy Vary Region switches to operating lease, CSOB Leasing with Hyundai cars succeeded in first tender
March 12, 2013 | 02:33am CEToriginalModels and numbers of cars, rental period, the value of the contract, instalments, savings compared to ownership, fleet size of the region...
read moreOne of Ronal’s Czech factories hit by fire
March 12, 2013 | 02:23am CEToriginalLocation, focus and cause of the fire, the amount of damage, limitation of production of alloy wheels, alternative supply system within the Ronal group, clients...
read moreSkoda Auto stopped production in Kvasiny for five days
March 12, 2013 | 02:18am CEToriginalIt is a planned step during the spring break. A change in technologies in connection with a facelift of the Superb and the Yeti, a number of non-produced cars...
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