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Auto Palace (AutoBinck Group; Ford, Ford Pro, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Opel, Opel Professional, Peugeot, Peugeot Professional, Škoda, Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, Cupra, MG and Maxus dealer, Fiat and Infiniti service in Prague, Brno and Karlovy Vary, Czechia) to close Karlovy Vary branch (Audi, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles dealerships; part of Auto Palace Západ, loss of CZK 72 million at turnover of CZK 1.46 billion and sales of 1,338 new and 839 used vehicles in Tuchoměřice and Karlovy Vary in 2023) on April 1, ending sales of these three Volkswagen Group brands five years after acquisition
March 30, 2025 | 07:50pm CETflashread more
Kallweit (VDA): Heavy commercial vehicle market (registrations/sales over 6 tonnes) to decline by 2% to 301,000 units (2024: 310,000 trucks, -12%) in Europe (EU & EFTA & UK) in 2025, to increase by 7% to 257,000 (240,000, -10%) in USA, by 3% to 929,000 (900,000, -1%) in China
March 30, 2025 | 07:31pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (21,604 registered vehicles, +4%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in February, followed by Citroën C3 (18,540, +4%; BEV), Renault Clio (18,348, +22%; HEV), Peugeot 208 (16,532, -10%; BEV), Volkswagen Golf (16,033, -18%; PHEV), Dacia Duster (15,401, +14%; HEV), VW T-Roc (15,284, +10%), Peugeot 2008 (14,403, +3%; BEV), VW Tiguan (14,363, +43%; PHEV) and Toyota Yaris Cross (13,889, -11%; HEV). Overall market down by 2.5% to 966,271, led by Volkswagen Group (249,403, +1%), Stellantis (156,263, -16%), Renault Group (106,590, +12%), Hyundai-Kia (75,218, -6%), Toyota (70,595, -5%), BMW Group (69,612, +6%), Mercedes-Benz Cars (48,007, -5%), Ford (35,919, +4%), Geely Group (26,836, -10%) and Nissan (24,002, +1%)
March 30, 2025 | 07:23pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometr: 66,766 used cars sold in Czechia in February (BEV: 1.3% share, 872 vehicles; HEV: 1.7%, 1,113) with average price of CZK 312,940 (EUR 12,540, +2.5% m/m). Although absolute number of cars sold decreased by 2.6% from 68,516 cars, it should be taken into account that February is month that is three days shorter. So while in January 2,210 cars were sold each day, in February it was 2,384, i.e. 8% more, Vaněček pointed out. Top 5 best-selling brands include Škoda (25.2% share, 16,825 units), Volkswagen (13.2%, 8,813), Ford (6.5%, 4,340), BMW (6%, 4,006), Mercedes (5%, 3,338). Chinese brands had share of 0.2% on Czech secondary market, with 142 units sold (MG 115, Dongfeng 12, BYD 5, Great Wall 4, Lynk & Co. 3). Total of 140,928 used cars advertised in country with mean value (median) of price of CZK 190,000 (EUR 7,610; +6.1% m/m). Offer grew by 4.5% y/y, fell by 4% m/m
March 30, 2025 | 07:18pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 3% y/y in February and export by 3%, due to one fewer working day
March 30, 2025 | 07:12pm CETflashread more
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
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CarGarantie expanded cooperation with Auto-plus with two new types of guarantees in Czech Rep
September 27, 2011 | 03:06am CEToriginalDetails of the loyalty program and guarantee following the factory warranty, the history of cooperation of the insurance company and the Czech importer of Volkswagen Group...
read moreFiat Group extended action 'Model of the Month' for other brands in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 27, 2011 | 02:58am CEToriginalAt the same time, the importer has launched a micro-site for this action program. Current models and discounts on spare parts, conditions...
read moreSeat launched autumn campaign with special prices, free winter wheels and discount on parts in Czech Rep
September 27, 2011 | 02:53am CEToriginalFinancing options, alternative Economy parts for cars older than 5 years, a new version of the Altea XL and Alhambra with all-wheel drive...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices stagnated in Czech Rep last week
September 27, 2011 | 02:48am CEToriginalPetrol sold at Czech petrol stations remained at CZK 34.91/litre, diesel prices slightly grew by 3 hellers to CZK 34.30. Analysts’s expectations for this week...
read moreRehau: Czech Rep to become our largest production point of extruded profiles by 2014
September 26, 2011 | 12:25am CEToriginalThe company bought another factory here, planning to expand it. The emergence of R&D centre for south eastern Europe, HR growth, customers...
read moreCitroen wants to expand Business Center network in Czech Rep
September 26, 2011 | 12:17am CEToriginalThey provide specialized services to corporate clients. The current network and plans for 2012...
read moreAuto Pruhonice opened second branch in Prague
September 26, 2011 | 12:03am CEToriginalTo the existing Volvo dealership in Pruhonice the company has opened a service centre on the western side of Prague. Location, capacity, services, future development, golf while waiting for the repair/maintenance...
read more34 new cars including several facelifts to compete for Car of the Year 2012 KMN title in Czech Rep
September 25, 2011 | 11:52pm CEToriginalThe condition for participation in the competition is a new generation. Most representatives belong to Mercedes-Benz, followed by Hyundai, Chevrolet, Lancia and Volkswagen...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen to reportedly excess up to 10,000 jobs in France
September 25, 2011 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThis corresponds to 10% of its workforce in the country. The carmaker has spoken about 1,000 jobs so far. Reasons for this measure...
read moreEuropean carmakers suggested standardization of EV charging
September 25, 2011 | 11:29pm CEToriginalAt the same time, they urged the EC, standardization bodies and infrastructure providers to adopt these recommendations and resolve the outstanding issues. The market for EVs in 2020...
read moreGlobal Safety Textiles has not ended production of all projects in Czech Rep
September 23, 2011 | 03:23am CEToriginalHowever, GST has already moved most of the lines in factories in Romania and Poland and sold its Czech factory. The buyer of Jevicko-based plant, finalizing contracts, current production and HR...
read moreSkoda Auto bought testing room for car crash tests from TUV Sud in Czech Rep
September 23, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginalThe carmaker has been testing their cars in Uhelnice since the 80’s. Crash tests with cars and components, the planned investment in the facility...
read morePark and Win: Ford prepared event with active parking system in Czech Rep
September 23, 2011 | 03:02am CEToriginalCustomers can try the parking assistant in the new Focus, having the chance to win this car, or get the assistant for free when buying a car. Details of the campaign and competition...
read moreDKV Euro Service: Introduction of excise tax refunds would return international carriers to Czech petrol stations
September 23, 2011 | 02:54am CEToriginalConsequences of the increased excise taxes in the Czech Republic, a new tax collection, experience from Europe, the financial savings for the carrier, the administration through a DKV card...
read moreNissan Qashqai, Qashqai+2 and Navara became cheaper in Czech Rep and Slovakia in September
September 23, 2011 | 02:37am CEToriginalMoreover, Nissan Finance also offers an additional bonus for the Start loan or 50/50 loan with 0% interest. Details of the discounts, the continued benefit for trade-in vehicles...
read moreAAA Auto plans to open up to six new used car shops in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 22, 2011 | 01:32am CEToriginalAt present, the company has opened a new branch in Opava. Size of the car centre in Opava, locations and time schedule of the planned used car shops...
read moreSwedish court of appeal approved Saab's request for protection from creditors
September 22, 2011 | 01:03am CEToriginalAt present, the automaker has to develop a reconstruction plan in three months’ time. Unions have also withdrawn the bankruptcy proposal because...
read moreDycom VIP Rent a Car: DyCom opened exclusive BMW car rental in Czech Rep
September 21, 2011 | 01:22am CEToriginalThe target group is not only in Karlovy Vary, models, cars, equipment, prices, range of services, expansion of experiential BMW Experience Packages...
read moreJaguar Land Rover to build new engine plant in UK
September 21, 2011 | 12:57am CEToriginalThe lack of engines slows down car production. The growing demand driven by China, long delivery times in Europe, details of the investment...
read moreMUT Automotive increases production in Czech Rep, plans to expand its new plant
September 21, 2011 | 12:51am CEToriginalProduction of companies and MUT Automotive and MUT Tubes in the first hall has been running for several months, Buhlmann Group takes into account an increase of production and capacity...
read morePorsche Inter Auto wants to boost sales of commercial vehicles by 10-15% in Czech Rep in 2011
September 21, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginalSales of the company thus grow more than the entire market. The results for the eight months of the company and the market, plan for the entire year 2011...
read moreGrupo MZ to change production technology of hoops for automobile hubcaps in Czech Rep, starting to paint them
September 21, 2011 | 12:11am CEToriginalMZ Czech intends to install new equipment in Lysa nad Labem. This change has been requested by customers, automakers and Tier 1 suppliers as...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen resumes car production in Slovakia on September 21
September 20, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has managed to secure the necessary amount of components from Agrati to start production. Details...
read moreOpel 500: Opel prepared offer with 500 cars with range of discounts and bonuses in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 20, 2011 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe affected models, the amount of discounts, benefits (free insurance, free accessories or at a 50% discount), a bonus on financing, sales of the first two days of the campaign...
read moreSejong to supply exhausts for second generation Hyundai i30 and Kia Cee'd
September 20, 2011 | 12:20am CEToriginalProduction of Sejong Czech in recent years, the second hall in Karvina, growth of the capacity, HR, a two-year educational project with funding from the EU...
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