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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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Prices of new cars in EU increased by 0.3% in 2010, in real terms they fell by 2.5%
July 27, 2011 | 05:13am CEToriginalAs for Slovakia, nominal prices fell by 14.2%, real ones by 17.4%. In the Czech Republic the drop amounted to 7.1%, or more precisely to 9%. Data for other EU countries, prices of maintenance and repairs...
read moreSaab facing with lack of money for wages second month already
July 27, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginalThe carmaker has not received funds with which it calculated. Number of employees concerned...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU rose by 1.5% in June, disappointing analysts’ expectations
July 27, 2011 | 04:48am CEToriginalThis is a significant reduction in the growth rate from 25.1% in May. Sales of vans have even decreased and it is the first decline since February 2010. The outlook for the next months...
read moreJohnson Controls aims to produce li-ion batteries in Europe, probably in Germany or Czech Rep
July 26, 2011 | 01:13am CEToriginalConsidered options and locations, the seventh plant for car parts in the Czech Republic being planned, the size of the project, the state of negotiations...
read moreHelicar changed fuel supplier, Shell succeeded in tender
July 26, 2011 | 01:01am CEToriginalThe financial savings, the use of fuel cards euroShell Card, the expansion of services, fleet, references, the investor’s entry in the company...
read moreHonda to recall 200,000 cars to garages due to faulty engine part
July 26, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginalAffected models, details of the defect, possible consequences, the number of cars in various regions including Europe and the Czech Republic...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep increased significantly last week
July 26, 2011 | 12:43am CEToriginalPetrol went up by 55 hellers, diesel by 56 hellers. Development in Slovakia, analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreAuto-Exner is still for sale, whole company or individual activities
July 25, 2011 | 01:57am CEToriginalThis Czech dealer of Aston Martin and Volkswagen Group brands reportedly negotiates with two entities. Change of the position of executive...
read moreVosicky: Hyundai aims to dramatically reduce distance from leading Skoda in Czech Rep by 2013
July 25, 2011 | 01:43am CEToriginalCzech representation of Hyundai moved its headquarters from premises of a former importer to new offices, which were supplemented with a showroom and training centre...
read moreSkoda Auto to raise price of complete model range, Czech Rep to be first
July 25, 2011 | 01:33am CEToriginalThe reason is an increase in input costs. Price increases by 1% will affect only some models and equipment on the Czech market…
read moreOne of Saab’s suppliers asked for bankruptcy on carmaker’s division
July 25, 2011 | 01:29am CEToriginalThe reason is an unpaid debt of EUR 650,000. Saab, however, agreed with the supplier, so the supplier will withdraw the request for bankruptcy...
read moreHyundai chose new PR manager in Czech Rep
July 25, 2011 | 01:23am CEToriginalAfter a year, Hana Holcova was replaced by Milos Adamek, who has previously worked outside the automotive industry...
read moreCEZ does not intend to convert entire fleet on operating lease
July 21, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBrands, numbers of cars, satisfaction, changes; expenditure on purchasing, leasing, maintenance, repairs, fuel in 2010; age and frequency of fleet replacement...
read moreLeasePlan: Insurance against autocrime not enough, alarm or lock bonnet will help
July 21, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginalMost often stolen components and equipment, most vulnerable brands, the share of insurance payment refusals of break-ins by insurance companies in 2010, D.A.S. help…
read moreLow price level in Czech Rep pushed non-premium brand dealer’s margins to even zero
July 21, 2011 | 11:24pm CEToriginalSome sell new cars without margins and they only prefer volume bonuses from carmakers. Effects on dealer licenses...
read moreALD Automotive agreed on providing branded operative lease in Czech Rep with PSA Peugeot Citroen
July 21, 2011 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe cooperation of these French companies also applies to electric Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-Zero. Details...
read moreCitroen delivered C-Zero EV to companies LeasePlan, PRE, RWE, Siemens and ABB in Czech Rep
July 21, 2011 | 11:01pm CEToriginalThe first "non-corporate" client is an operator of a hydroelectric power plant. Interest of ZOO Dvur Kralove, charging stations at water plants...
read moreRenault Energy: Production of first engine with start-stop system started in France, Nissan to use it as well
July 21, 2011 | 10:50pm CEToriginalIt is a 1.6 dCi diesel unit (96 kW). Innovations, suppliers, parameters compared to the predecessor, models and prices, the advent of Energy TCe petrol engine...
read morePorsche aims to overcome record sales from 2010 in Czech Rep in 2011
July 21, 2011 | 10:44pm CEToriginalDouble-digit growth in H1, the interest in the individual models, the choice of higher equipment versions, the impact of production capacities, mineral water Korunni in the Porsche style...
read moreSummer Skoda Park: Skoda to present its models in tourist locations in summer as well
July 21, 2011 | 10:39pm CEToriginalWhile in winter the carmaker tested models Octavia, Superb and Yeti, in the summer it will be the Fabia and Roomster. Details of the roadshow (program, locations, competitions)...
read moreSaab once again postponed renewal of production for several weeks
July 21, 2011 | 10:34pm CEToriginalThe carmaker now expects to launch production not earlier than at the end of August before the scheduled August 9...
read moreAuto-Exner has not obtained Bentley dealer license for Czech Rep yet
July 21, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginalThe company is still a sub-dealer, although it recently opened a new Bentley showroom in Prague. The carmaker is now choosing a partner; Auto Jarov is also interested...
read moreJohnson Controls has won new contracts from Skoda Auto, production to be placed in Czech Rep
July 21, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalCompletion of the construction of a new plant near Zatec, the initiation of partial and full production, number of employees, details of contracts...
read moreJavurek: Sale of VW and Skoda cars in Czech Rep to fall over seven months, other group brands to show growth
July 21, 2011 | 04:53am CEToriginalThe reasons, details of the estimates, development of the passenger car and LCV market, interest in used cars in the Auto-plus program...
read moreAmphenol to move production of automotive components from Czech Rep to Tunisia and China
July 21, 2011 | 04:44am CEToriginalThe character of production, customers, number of jobs at risk, reasons for the moving, the future of Amphenol in the Czech Republic...
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