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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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AAA Auto plans to trade in used EVs
June 21, 2012 | 01:03am CEToriginalThe company began to build charging stations at its branches, and plans to test electric vehicles and focus on used cars conversions to electric ones...
read moreMBtech CEO Werner Kropsbauer left the company
June 21, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalIts president Hartmut Tresp will stay there on a non-executive post, Christoph Schmidt-Arnold will be the CFO. New head of MBtech, a new logo...
read moreFraikin expands in CEE, after Poland and Slovakia entered Czech Rep
June 20, 2012 | 01:47am CEToriginalPlans of this provider of commercial vehicle rental on the Czech market, the head in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, business results in Central Europe, partners...
read moreYapp Automotive started production in Czech Rep, invested EUR 10 million
June 20, 2012 | 01:36am CEToriginalLocation of the plant of the Chinese supplier, products, HR, an order from Skoda Auto...
read moreToyota and PSA to cut further 70 jobs in Czech plant
June 20, 2012 | 01:29am CEToriginalCzech suppliers will use about 50 employees; TPCA offers 250 workers voluntary departure with above-standard severance pay...
read moreOne Ford: Kuga/Escape and Mondeo/Fusion coming after Focus and Ranger
June 20, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginalCzech prices of new models B-Max, Ranger, Focus ST; upcoming models Fiesta ST, Transit, Tourneo Custom, Evos Concept; the boot menu and a competition for a B-Max...
read moreMini graduates: Mini offers students, graduates and university employees in Czech Rep discount on new car
June 20, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginalThe affected models, the amount of discounts, special offers force, the number of cars intended for the event, the Mini from CZK 326,000...
read moreCarnoy (Peugeot): European market to decline by 5-7% in 2012, to remain stable in Czech Rep
June 19, 2012 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe medium-term objective on the Czech market, expanding dealer network, plans with the new model 208, new V3 engines, a road show...
read moreEurac to extend competencies of its plant in Czech Rep
June 19, 2012 | 12:47am CEToriginalRequirements of existing customers of car brake discs from CEE are the reason for the investment. Location, details of the investment, HR...
read moreVolkswagen introduced Up! on Czech market, not worried about demand
June 19, 2012 | 12:33am CEToriginalPlanned sales, BlueMotion package for CZK 6,000, CNG and electric versions, assistant of economic driving Think Blue, financing from SkoFIN...
read moreCCS: Fuel continued in price decrease in Czech Rep last week
June 19, 2012 | 12:23am CEToriginalThe average price of petrol and diesel fell by tens of hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreContinental partially reduced tire production in Czech Rep
June 18, 2012 | 06:28am CEToriginalThe reason is the decline in demand for trucks and passenger cars in Europe. Cancellation of weekend shifts in Barum Continental, shutdowns in July...
read moreCEZ acquired other partners for e-mobility project
June 18, 2012 | 06:10am CEToriginalThe company and its partners have already been operating 13 public charging stations in the Czech Republic. New partners, a system of paying for electricity...
read moreHyundai Motor wants to increase i30 production by 20% in Czech Rep in 2012
June 18, 2012 | 06:02am CEToriginalGrowth in demand will be supported by a new generation. The current number of orders, the expected share of station wagon, the Czech premiere in Ostrava, prices...
read moreUnicars opened Nissan dealership in Zlin
June 18, 2012 | 05:53am CEToriginalThe company expanded its portfolio for a third brand. The newly built showroom, business results in 2011...
read moreCar sales in EU fell by 8.7% in May, seventh decline in a row
June 18, 2012 | 05:47am CEToriginalThe decline was partly moderated by sales growth in the UK, i.e. by 7.9%. Skoda growth during the crisis compared to Seat...
read moreIntensys expanded Citroen showroom in Prague
June 18, 2012 | 05:37am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company built a new car wash and plans to build a showroom for used cars in the Citroen Select program...
read moreFreudenberg wants to build sixth plant in Czech Rep
June 15, 2012 | 03:25am CEToriginalIt will produce seals for the automotive industry. Location, land acquisition, HR, cooperation with other plants, deliveries for Skoda Auto...
read moreSkoda Auto considering manufacture of large SUV outside Czech Rep
June 15, 2012 | 03:12am CEToriginalThere are reportedly four sites taken into account, the most likely appears to be Russia. Problems with the purchase of land for the Kvasiny plant expansion...
read moreHyundai Motor Group needs to increase engine production in Europe, allegedly considering investment in Hungary
June 15, 2012 | 02:59am CEToriginalHowever, the carmaker denied the plan to build an engine plant in Hungary. Negotiations between Kia Motors and the Hungarian government, the production capacity of cars and engines in Europe...
read moreOpel talks with unions to end production in Bochum
June 15, 2012 | 02:51am CEToriginalIt aims to do so together with the end of life of the Zafira Tourer. Collective bargaining, expansion into new markets...
read moreMatador Automotive to build third plant and invest in Russia
June 14, 2012 | 03:41am CEToriginalLocation, production start-up, HR, contract from Volkswagen, the planned production volume, the tender for suppliers of technologies...
read moreRadek Liska returned to Czech Rep, having joined Scania
June 14, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginalPreviously, he worked in several leasing companies. The current head of Scania's aftersales services for Central Europe, Zdenek Petras went to...
read moreSaab’s assets bought by Japanese-Chinese investor who plans to launch EV manufacture in Sweden
June 14, 2012 | 03:14am CEToriginalThe joint venture of National Modern Energy Holdings and Sun Investment will be led by Kai Johan Jiang and former manager of Volvo AB...
read moreIAC Group launched serial production in new plant in Czech Rep
June 13, 2012 | 03:20am CEToriginalLocation, a new contract for six years, the amount of investment, financing of production machinery from UniCredit, negotiations on the future contract on an operating lease...
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