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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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Europ Assistance began offering assistance service for cars directly to motorists in Czech Rep
May 19, 2011 | 12:51am CEToriginalSo far, the service has been offered through partners only. Details of insurance AutoCare, target group, price, new portal Europ-online.cz...
read morePorsche considers production overseas, reportedly in U.S. and China
May 19, 2011 | 12:45am CEToriginalThe reason is a strong sales growth, which reached more than 50% in April. No decision on the foreign production has been made yet...
read moreFerrari to include maintenance for 7 years in price of new cars
May 19, 2011 | 12:37am CEToriginalDetails of the program which applies to most models; start in the Czech Republic; comparison with other brands; extended warranty up to 9 years...
read moreToyota’s car production in Europe to return to its standard as of June 1
May 19, 2011 | 12:33am CEToriginalDespite the temporary restricted production and supplies due to an earthquake, the carmaker wants to increase sales on the European market…
read moreMuller: Saab might resume production next week
May 18, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginalMeanwhile, there is no exact date of production start, the date will depend on the outcome of negotiations with suppliers...
read moreNew cars sales in EU fell by 4.1% in April
May 18, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalAll major markets excluding Germany suffered sales decline. Negative news from southern Europe, the impact of earthquakes in Japan...
read moreJohnson Controls to build sixth plant for car parts in Czech Rep
May 16, 2011 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe considered and confirmed location, the nature of production, two phases of the construction, commencement of manufacture, recruitment of employees, customers...
read moreLong-time head of Carlife on Czech market Andrew Quirke to lead QBE in Czech Rep
May 16, 2011 | 11:04pm CEToriginalMost recently, Quirke has worked as sales director of the QBE Product Protection Division for Central Europe. His predecessor...
read moreSkoda Auto plans to significantly expand plant in Kvasiny
May 16, 2011 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThere are several options taken into account, including production capacity and number of employees doubling, the introduction of production of certain group models...
read moreKamax increasing production in Czech Rep, preparing construction of new logistics centre
May 16, 2011 | 10:28pm CEToriginalThe manufacturer of screws for cars and commercial vehicles plans to employ up to 300 people there. Details of the investment, customers...
read moreCLFA prepared draft to amendment of Consumer Credit Act
May 16, 2011 | 10:06pm CEToriginalThe association updated 22 points; in most of them it reached an agreement with many state institutions. Other issues of the financial sector to be solved...
read moreSpyker agreed to rescue Saab with another Chinese investor, car distributor Pangda
May 16, 2011 | 09:54pm CEToriginalHowever, the transaction must be approved by a number of institutions and GM. Details of the investment worth EUR 110 million from a Chinese company, which gained IPO in April...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel in Czech Rep and Slovakia cheaper last week
May 16, 2011 | 09:34pm CEToriginalPetrol at the Czech filling stations went down by 10 hellers, diesel by 14 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreEurop Assistance increased turnover by 20% in Czech Rep and Slovakia in 2010
May 16, 2011 | 03:52am CEToriginalThe share of the car segment, the profit development, technical assistance, call centre statistics, the number of vehicles covered, outlook...
read moreITT Corporation aims to expand production of brake pads for cars in Czech Rep
May 15, 2011 | 11:24pm CEToriginalThe company plans to expand its plant in Ostrava, and install new production lines. Details of the increased capacities and number of employees, customers...
read moreSkoda Auto to test 18-week shift model of production in Kvasiny from September, to run fully from 2012
May 15, 2011 | 11:12pm CEToriginalRecruitment of hundreds of new employees, upgrade of paint shops in Mlada Boleslav and Kvasiny...
read moreCLFA: Market for non-bank financing to increase in 2011
May 15, 2011 | 11:08pm CEToriginalThe Association expects leases to grow by 8%, then a slight increase in loans, and as for the factoring it might be over 10%. The lack of used trucks in Europe...
read moreAudi wants to create 10,000 new jobs by 2020
May 15, 2011 | 10:21pm CEToriginalThe carmaker currently employs around 60,000 people. In 2011, Audi wants to accept in Germany...
read moreSkoda Auto increased sales by 22.8% in February, in two months by 24.6%
May 15, 2011 | 10:14pm CEToriginalSkoda recorded sales increases on all major markets. The most increased interest was seen in Superb, Yeti and Fabia...
read moreBMW considers building other factories outside Europe
May 13, 2011 | 12:52am CEToriginalThey could be located in Asia and Latin America. Record bonuses for employees, new jobs created in 2011...
read moreThe agreement on investment by Hawtai Motor in saving Saab has been canceled
May 13, 2011 | 12:39am CEToriginalReason for cancellation of the agreement, the ongoing negotiations with Vladimir Antonov and Great Wall Motor...
read moreAdmosphere: Hyundai and Volkswagen invested in TV advertising in Czech Rep most in April
May 12, 2011 | 02:24am CEToriginalThe total length of advertising time; details of spots, which were not related to specific models...
read moreJan Dryak to leave CSOB Leasing
May 12, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalHe has worked in the company for over seven years, most recently as PR manager and business support specialist. His successor, the reason and date of personnel change...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep down by 0.4% m/m in April
May 12, 2011 | 02:08am CEToriginalUsed cars became cheaper than the new ones. Prices of spare parts and service work stagnated. Detailed information, including a y/y comparison...
read moreCzech Rep wants to expand number of cars to which environmental tax applies
May 12, 2011 | 02:02am CEToriginalThe tighter rules will probably be applied in three years, because the limit will move by 6 years from 2014. Vehicles meeting Euro 3, the greater volume from tax collection...
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