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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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Autosalon Klokocka sold 100 new Audi cars over last year
September 8, 2011 | 07:31am CEToriginalFrom every car sold the company gave CZK 1,000 to association Slunecni paprsek, with an additional gift a total of CZK 200,000...
read moreCarGarantie entered Czech Rep with new product of loyalty programme
September 7, 2011 | 05:30am CEToriginalThe product has already been introduced by the BMW Group and Volkswagen Group. Details of the new service, expansion in Europe and Asia...
read moreCredium extended cooperation with Fiat Group in Czech Rep with Jeep brand financing
September 7, 2011 | 05:07am CEToriginalThis is an expected change within the new partnership of the carmakers Fiat and Chrysler. Details...
read moreWitte Automotive holds fourth Night of Engineers in Czech Rep on October 6
September 7, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginalThis time the event will be focusing on LED lighting and collaboration with the carmaker Ford. LED backlight of trunk opening developed in the Czech Republic...
read moreALD Automotive extended cooperation with Europ Assistance in Czech Rep
September 7, 2011 | 04:53am CEToriginalThe company offers assistance services for cars from discontinued leases. Sales of used cars to end users and used car shops, development of annual sales...
read moreTrost launched roadshow in Czech Rep with exhibition of service technology
September 7, 2011 | 04:41am CEToriginalThe exhibition began on September 5 in Ceske Budejovice and finishes on September 19 in Brno. Details of the exhibition...
read moreQBE launched microsite for product AutoCheck in Czech Rep
September 7, 2011 | 01:17am CEToriginalIn the online calculator on the web Auto-check.cz you can choose extended warranty insurance exactly for a specific car of the customer. Four variants and examples...
read moreCCS: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week
September 7, 2011 | 01:12am CEToriginalThe price of petrol and diesel sold at Czech filling stations fell by 13 hellers identically. Monthly and yearly comparisons...
read moreAfter Facebook carmakers beginning to explore YouTube, pioneer in Czech Rep is Audi
September 6, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginalAbout 15 volume brands use Facebook to advertise on the Czech market; over 10,000 fans have Peugeot, BMW and Ford...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 16.7% in August, LCV sales by 41%
September 6, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginalThe largest absolute growth were posted by Skoda, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai and BMW. Developments in trucks and buses...
read moreCredium changed PR agency in Czech Rep
September 6, 2011 | 04:15am CEToriginalOne of four companies won the tender - PR agency Omnimedia, which replaced company Petr Ehrlich/Ehrlich 63...
read moreSkoda A-Entry will be liftback designed for Europe, Russia and China
September 6, 2011 | 03:54am CEToriginalFor India the carmaker has prepared a sedan derived from the VW Polo sedan. Starts and production locations, alleged names and engines...
read moreAudi to increase production of most expensive models in Germany, A8 by 57%
September 6, 2011 | 03:43am CEToriginalThe carmaker will hire new employees in Neckarsulm and introduce another shift. Start of the S-version, plans for 2011 and 2012...
read moreTrost created position of country manager in Czech Rep, appointed long-time employee
September 5, 2011 | 11:28pm CEToriginalUntil then, regional director for the Czech Republic and Slovakia was in charge of the management. The post was taken by Lukas Ondracek…
read moreHonda to recall 960,000 cars to service centers worldwide
September 5, 2011 | 11:22pm CEToriginalEspecially the smaller models like the Fit/Jazz, City, or the CR-Z are concerned. Details of defects, the models affected and their number in Europe including the Czech Republic...
read moreWTO rejected appeal of China in dispute over American tariffs on tires
September 5, 2011 | 11:16pm CEToriginalAdditional duties on tires introduced in the U.S. in September 2009 are legitimate, according to WTO. Details of the dispute...
read moreLukoil launched special Wednesday event in Central Europe
September 5, 2011 | 11:08pm CEToriginalFor two months, customers can tank up fuel with a discount on this day; the discount is different for each of the stations...
read moreHella intends to build new hall in Czech Rep in 2012
September 5, 2011 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe company expects the production to increase above 4 million automobile lights annually. Details of the new facility...
read moreHyundai offers owners of any car bonus up to CZK 25,000 in Czech Rep in September
September 5, 2011 | 02:41am CEToriginalThe bonus can be combined with other campaigns. At the same time, Hyundai has restored free testing of the i30 after a year...
read moreAdela Soltysova strengthened Czech team of CarGarantie
September 5, 2011 | 02:18am CEToriginalShe came to CarGarantie from QBE Insurance, where she worked for six years. Soltysova’s new function at CarGarantie...
read moreRenault in September: Scenic and Megane Grandtour cheaper by CZK 10,000, Grand Scenic by CZK 15,000
September 5, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalBoth the Thalia and Kangoo Express have become more expensive. Prices of Dacia cars have remained unchanged. The offer of equipment packets with savings up to 20% continues…
read morePeugeot introduced autumn special offer with prices from CZK 169,900 in Czech Rep
September 5, 2011 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe cheapest model with air conditioning costs CZK 199,900. Limited editions of Urban Move, Marianne, Sportium, Family, Alpine Pro...
read moreSales of new cars in Germany rose by 18.3% in August, by 11.2% over eight months
September 5, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginalGood shopping mood and news from the Frankfurt Motor Show will help maintain the current positive trend, according to VDIK...
read moreHonda discounted Civic in Czech Rep by another CZK 10,000 before advent of new generation
September 5, 2011 | 01:50am CEToriginalAnother discount on the CR-V, Jazz, Accord and the CR-Z valid until the end of 2011; action model Jazz 1.2 Plus with air conditioning and ESP; 50:50 funding without increasing...
read moreSuzuki offers series of discounts within autumn special offer in Czech Rep
September 5, 2011 | 12:47am CEToriginalWith some models a client can get winter tires and car insurance for free. Special prices...
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