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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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Ota Sedlacek left Ford in Czech Rep after 20 years
November 7, 2011 | 09:09pm CEToriginalThe importer is now choosing his successor, competences of the marketing director have been temporarily taken over by...
read moreE.ON to renew its fleet in Czech Rep with 90 Suzuki off-road cars
November 7, 2011 | 09:00pm CEToriginalThe fleet will also be extended with one new model. The selected models, their means and place of use, supplier-dealer...
read morePackage of three benefits with financing from RCI Financial Services for selected Renault models
November 7, 2011 | 08:55pm CEToriginalThe package RCI Benefit includes damage liability, extended warranty and service inspections. Details of the offer, the affected models, the value of the benefits...
read moreSwedish Automobile: GM disagree with Saab takeover by Chinese companies Pangda and Youngman
November 7, 2011 | 08:47pm CEToriginalGM decided to discontinue business relations with Saab, therefore, the agreement to acquire Saab also has to be revised...
read moreLeasing of cars, trucks and buses up in Czech Rep in Q1-3, LCV leasing down
November 7, 2011 | 08:44pm CEToriginalThe number of new contracts, financial and operating leasing, fleet management, consumer loans, used car financing, analysts’ evaluation and view...
read moreNick Reilly to leave GM and retire
November 7, 2011 | 08:39pm CEToriginalThe post of GM Europe president will be taken over by Karl-Friedrich Stracke, who will remain Opel CEO after that. Timing...
read moreFord, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover and Skoda to compete for KMN’s Car of the Year 2012 title in Czech Rep
November 7, 2011 | 08:35pm CEToriginalThe jury will announce the winner on December 13. Among the nominees are three new generations and two all-new models...
read moreCCS: Fuel slightly cheaper in Czech Rep last week
November 7, 2011 | 08:29pm CEToriginalThe price of petrol fell by 9 hellers, the price of diesel by 5 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreAutocentrum Dojacek opened second Citroen showroom in Prague
November 7, 2011 | 12:46am CEToriginalPart of the new showroom is also a Business centre. Location, increasing sales, projected extending of opening hours on Sunday...
read moreGM cut car production outlook in Poland
November 7, 2011 | 12:34am CEToriginalThe Gliwice plant made some shutdowns and is preparing to begin production of the Opel Astra GTC...
read moreRenault discounted some Renault and Dacia models in November
November 7, 2011 | 12:28am CEToriginalWith the Koleos facelift the 4x2 version came and a Black Edition packet. Vouchers for Renault, Dacia and Defend accessories...
read moreDirect: Few drivers in Czech Rep first call assistance service or insurance company after accident
November 4, 2011 | 01:20am CEToriginalThey are thus playing into the cards of crash hunters. Details of the IBRS survey, information drawing on accidents, the situation in Prague, contractual and non-contractual assistance services...
read moreFrederic Passemard to leave for headquarters within Citroen
November 4, 2011 | 01:04am CEToriginalWojciech Tomaszkiewicz will become the new head of Citroen Czech Republic and Citroen Slovakia, currently working as...
read moreNew car sales in Czech Rep rose by 13.2% in October, LCV sales by 34%
November 4, 2011 | 12:50am CEToriginalRegistrations of trucks and buses went also up. The growth was driven by Skoda, VW and Ford brands. Details...
read moreVolkswagen to dominate distribution, sale and financing of group brands in Poland
November 4, 2011 | 12:45am CEToriginalKulczyk Investments is leaving the automotive business. The transaction relates to VW, Skoda, Audi, Bentley and Porsche brands. Price, shares, details...
read morePlastika gets ready for expansion outside Europe, intends to establish joint venture in Asia
November 3, 2011 | 02:23am CEToriginalGrowth in revenues and profit, products and customers, the shift to the Tier 1 supplies thanks to contract from Skoda Auto...
read moreCCS and partner began providing fleet management services in Czech Rep
November 3, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalThe content of CCS Fleet Management service, target group, the company’s partner - Car Group Holding, savings examples, Car Services prices...
read moreSkoda Auto to reportedly cease production of Roomster
November 3, 2011 | 02:04am CEToriginalWhile the development of the Fabia III has been running, the development of the Roomster II was apparently halted. Reasons, the production volume, deadlines...
read moreBMW to recall 69,000 cars due to problems with water pump
November 3, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginalDetails of the possible defect; affected models, engines and years of production; a worldwide recall including Europe and the Czech Republic...
read moreFord Credit donates glass insurance to all cars in Czech Rep, extended warranty for selected models
November 3, 2011 | 01:54am CEToriginalAffected credit products and passenger models, performance limit of glass additional insurance, a voucher for services at a dealer, the bonus inclusion in the insurance at financing...
read moreNew car sales in Germany rose by 1% in October
November 3, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe growth rate thus significantly decreased from 8% in September. According to KPMG and PwC, it is an expected slowdown due to fears of further developments of the debt crisis in the euro area...
read moreBrano Group plans to invest EUR 20 million
November 2, 2011 | 03:04am CEToriginalFor the years 2011 and 2012, the company reckons with revenue growth and expansion outside Europe. Products and customers...
read moreMarian Mraz became new dealer development manager of Nissan in Czech Rep
November 2, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginalHe thus replaced Jan Cervinka in the position, who left for AutoBinck. Marek Vodicka returned to the Nissan brand after having left Kia…
read moreDavid Bohuminsky left Auto Esa
November 2, 2011 | 02:43am CEToriginalHe was replaced by Filip Kucera in the post of marketing director, in the board…
read moreSkoda started taking orders for Citigo priced from CZK 179,900
November 2, 2011 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe customer pays only CZK 30,000 for the highest level of equipment. Packages, air-conditioning for an additional fee of CZK 5,000, funding with 6.9% interest...
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