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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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BorgWarner sold spark plug business to Federal-Mogul
November 28, 2012 | 09:01pm CEToriginalIt is a small part of the Beru activities, which BorgWarner acquired in 2005. The business volume, affected plants in Europe...
read moreFord to reduce production of B-Max in Romania
November 28, 2012 | 08:48pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker will transfer the employees of the factory in Craiova to the engine plant. Details, production schedules, layoffs at the supplier Magna...
read moreOpel aims to close one transmission plant in Germany
November 28, 2012 | 08:40pm CEToriginalLocation, the affected number of jobs, ongoing talks of the carmaker and unions and other possible layoffs...
read moreMercedes-Benz plans dealership in Jihlava
November 27, 2012 | 11:38pm CEToriginalVysocina is the only region in the Czech Republic where the brand has not yet had a dealer of cars, vans or trucks. Options, sales potential, competition...
read moreNew auto parts distributor Automotive Service Parts established in Czech Rep
November 27, 2012 | 11:27pm CEToriginalASP leased a facility after bankrupt company Auto Stangl. Location, web, the frequency of deliveries, network of sales representatives in Czechia and Slovakia, suppliers of parts, liquids and accessories...
read moreMost EU countries already joined EUCARIS, Czech Rep to be probably among the last
November 27, 2012 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe Czech Republic was connected to EUCARIS in 1996-1999. The final implementation in Slovakia, the statistics for H1 2012, linking with eCall...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU fell by 9.4% in October
November 27, 2012 | 11:09pm CEToriginalIt is the 10th drop in the row. All major markets have reported a decrease. In the first ten months of 2012, sales fell...
read moreRicardo strengthens in production of automotive components
November 27, 2012 | 03:37am CEToriginalA contract from McLaren was added to the orders from Bugatti and Ford. Development projects, nonstop development using time zones, clients...
read moreSixt reported decline in turnover in Czech Rep in 2011, number of deals went up though
November 27, 2012 | 03:29am CEToriginalThis is due to continued pressure on prices. Developments in operational leasing and car rental, demand for EVs, partners for financing, 100th anniversary...
read moreHonda considers moving development of Civic and Accord sedans from Japan to U.S.
November 27, 2012 | 03:19am CEToriginalThe carmaker wants to develop the cars in place of sale, and the U.S. is a key market for these models. Location, timing...
read moreRenault agreed on joint venture in China
November 27, 2012 | 03:12am CEToriginalThe local partner, the plant location, the amount of investment, the initial production capacity...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices fell in Czech Rep again last week
November 27, 2012 | 03:08am CEToriginalPetrol went down by 30 hellers, diesel by 10 hellers. The reasons for this development, analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreOne of Aston Martin’s owners sells stake, not only carmakers are interested
November 26, 2012 | 04:57am CEToriginalThe prospective buyers include reportedly Investindustrial, Mahindra, Toyota and Tata. The most likely buyer, the price offered, a collaboration with Daimler...
read moreR.L. Polk: Car sales in Western Europe to fall by 8% in 2012
November 26, 2012 | 04:51am CEToriginalIt will thus reach the lowest level in the last 20 years. A relatively positive outlook for 2013, estimates of development for the whole world...
read moreJapan penalized four automotive suppliers for cartel
November 26, 2012 | 04:44am CEToriginalThe decision is part of a wider investigation in Japan, USA and Europe. The two companies have facilities in the Czech Republic. Amount of the sanction, the affected components and companies...
read moreEU adopted new rules for motorcycles
November 26, 2012 | 04:35am CEToriginalIt is a mandatory ABS for motorcycles above 125 ccm, Euro 4 emission standard and automatic switching of lights. It will be valid as of...
read moreMonto became member of Czech Automotive Industry Association
November 26, 2012 | 04:27am CEToriginalThe company offers services of quality control, HR agency and installations of efficient LED and induction lighting. Clients...
read moreGM to return to Europe with financial division, buying activities of Ally/GMAC
November 23, 2012 | 03:43am CEToriginalTransaction value, Ally’s focus on the U.S. only, current car sales through GM Financial, the financing situation in Opel and Chevrolet brands in Central Europe...
read moreCNH approved merger with Fiat Industrial
November 23, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalTherefore, a global group focused on the manufacture of heavy industrial machinery, also including Iveco trucks and buses will be established...
read moreVolkswagen recalls 2,471 new generation Beetle cars in U.S.
November 23, 2012 | 03:32am CEToriginalThe reason is a problem with the detection of child safety seat in the passenger seat and any threat of injury by the airbag. It is a global model produced in one plant...
read moreFleet of the Year 2013: Most popular fleet car in Czech Rep is Skoda Octavia
November 22, 2012 | 03:43am CEToriginalThis year it was nominated in another category. Individual categories have the following winners - Skoda, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Ford...
read moreRenault to increase its production in Spain, to create 1,300 jobs here
November 22, 2012 | 03:30am CEToriginalIt will probably be at the expense of France, where the carmaker is negotiating with the unions on a new collective agreement. Affected plants and numbers of workers...
read moreJana Hrabeova to leave Veletrhy Brno
November 22, 2012 | 03:22am CEToriginalSince 2008, she has been in charge of PR and advertising in BVV. Her successors for Autosalon, Autotec/Eurotrans and Motosalon fairs, Hrabeova’s new job...
read moreTalks on fire fighters financing from damage liability insurance in Czech Rep to continue
November 22, 2012 | 03:14am CEToriginalThe share of premiums, penalties for insurance companies, the annual amount, the threat of price increase of liability insurance, the attitude of insurance companies...
read moreAuto Charouz plans to open another showroom in Czech Rep
November 21, 2012 | 03:35am CEToriginalNow the group is choosing the brand. Location, history of the showroom, considered variants, restoring Lotus representation...
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