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Aures Holdings sold 8,363 used vehicles in January (+5.2%) at AAA Auto, Mototechna, Auto Diskont car centers. BEV sales reached record 112 units (Top 3: Tesla Model 3, BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Golf). Company increased number of cars and vans on offer to 19,000, preparing to open smaller buying branches to ensure sufficient sourcing to meet sales plan of 120,000 vehicles in 2025 (+10%)
February 21, 2025 | 12:26pm CETflashread more
ESG: Constellium (manufacturer of aluminum products for automotive industry, other industries with 12,000 employees in Europe, North America, Asia; revenues of EUR 7.3 billion in 2024) stopped using coal, testing replacing natural gas with hydrogen. Company recently completed its first industrial-scale casting using hydrogen combustion at C-Tec R&D center in Voreppe, France. Constellium is involved in various projects aimed at advancing hydrogen technologies for industrial decarbonization, such as HyInHeat (Hydrogen technologies for decarbonization of industrial heating processes, project running in 2023-2026, funded by European Union/EU with budget of EUR 24 million, 30 partners including Toyota Motor Europe, ArcelorMittal, SSAB, Linde, Nippon Gases/Nippon Sanso). In addition to its focus on hydrogen, company is exploring alternative decarbonization technologies, including direct electrification solutions compatible with existing furnaces
February 21, 2025 | 12:19pm CETflashread more
Mobility & Innovation Production (manufacturer of electric, hydrogen city buses in Orechová Potôň, Slovakia) developed hydrogen-powered truck (FCEV) built on Ford F-Max platform from Ford Trucks (Refire Prisma XII+ 117kW fuel cell, Dana TM4 Sumo HV 2500 6-P 540kW electric motor, Eaton 4-speed transmission/gearbox, Durapower 122kWh traction battery with range of up to 120 km, CCS2 charging connector, 4x Nproxx 700 bar 12 kg hydrogen cylinders/tanks with range of 600-750 km, maximum permissible gross weight 45 tons, consumption of 8-9 kg H2/100 km). Integration of electric, hydrogen propulsion systems with on-board electronics ensured by Drabpol Automotive. M&I RH120R semi-trailer tractor is homologated according to EU regulations, with development tests and approvals assisted by TÜV Süd Czech (cooperation since 2020). As pilot, MIP to provide hydrogen trucks for testing in real operation to transport/logistics companies Metrans (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG/HHLA Group, electric trucks in fleet since 2022, climate neutrality target by 2040) and Waberer's (fleet of 2,800 diesel and HVO 100 vehicles, 25 electric and LNG vehicles)
February 19, 2025 | 02:56pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric car (BEV) market share in Europe (34 countries) reached 15% in 2024 (Scandinavia-5 49%, 2023: 46%; Northern/Central-8 18%, 19%; Southern-8 10%, 9.4%; Eastern-13 4.8%, 5.3%), same as in 2023. Highest penetration in Norway (88%, 82%), Denmark (51%, 36%), Malta (38%, 17%), Netherlands (35%, 31%), Sweden (35%, 39%), Finland (30%, 34%), Belgium (28%, 20%), Luxembourg (28%, 23%), Iceland (26%, 53%), Portugal (20%, 18%), UK (20%, 17%), Switzerland (19%, 21%), Austria (18%, 20%), France (17%, 17%), Ukraine (16%, 12%), Germany (14%, 18%) and Ireland (14%, 19%), lowest in Serbia (0.8%, 0.8%), Slovakia (2.5%, 2.6%), Croatia (3%, 2.9%), Poland (3%, 3.6%), Bulgaria (3.9%, 4.8%), Italy (4.2%, 4.2%), Czechia (4.7%, 3%), Estonia (5.4%, 6.8%), Spain (5.7%, 5.7%), Slovenia (6.1%, 9%), Lithuania (6.2%, 7.9%), Greece (6.4%, 4.8%), Romania (6.5%, 11%), Hungary (7%, 5.4%), Latvia (7.7%, 9%), Cyprus (9%, 6.2%) and Turkey/Türkiye (10%, 6.7%)
February 19, 2025 | 02:51pm CETflashread more
Car Importers Association (SDA), Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): Customers in Czechia (of which 75% are companies and entrepreneurs, average CO2 emissions of ICE+CNG+LPG+MHEV+HEV+PHEVs over 133 g/km) continue to buy new internal combustion cars with more powerful engines (with higher fuel consumption and emissions) than clients in Austria (129), according to registration and fleet emissions statistics of two neighboring, similarly mountainous countries for 2024
February 19, 2025 | 02:45pm CETflashread more
Smart Energy Week (H2 & FC Expo, PV Expo, Battery Japan, Smart Grid Expo, Wind Expo, Biomass Expo, Zero-E Thermal Expo, CCUS Expo), Green Transformation Week (Decarbonisation Expo, Circular Economy Expo) 2025: 1493 exhibitors, including ABB, AGC, Aisin, Analog Devices, Asahi Kasei, Bosch, Cellcentric, Dassault Systèmes, Dräger, e-Mobil BW, Forvia Faurecia, Fraunhofer ICT, Futaba Electric, Henkel, Hexagon, Hilite Automotive Technology, Hitachi, Honda, Horiba, IDTechEx, Itochu Ceratech, Kawasaki Hydrogen Road, Konica Minolta, Kubota, Kyocera Communication Systems, Mann+Hummel, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Motherson Yachiyo Automotive Systems, NEC, Nippon Steel, Nitto Kohki, Polyplastics Evonik, Saft/TotalEnergies, Schaeffler, Sécheron, Seiki, Stäubli, Sumitomo Electric, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Suzuki Shokan, Teijin Engineering, Tokai Rika, Toshiba, Toyota Motor, Toyota Tsusho and TÜV Rheinland, to join exhibition on renewable energy (hydrogen & fuel cells, photovoltaics, batteries, smart grids, wind, biomass, zero-emission thermal power generation, carbon/CO2 capture & utilisation & storage) and green transformation (decarbonization, circular economy) technologies in Tokyo, Japan (February 19-21)
February 18, 2025 | 11:51am CETflashread more
Coface CEE Top 500 Ranking 2024: Utilities and public services sector (70 largest firms, -12 y/y) in Central and Eastern European region (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia) decreased turnover by 6.8% to EUR 191 billion in 2023 (2022: EUR 205 billion), but number of employees grew slightly. Largest companies in sector include PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna (EUR 22.11 billion, +31%; 42,552 people, +12%), MVM (EUR 13.27 billion, -33%; 18,691, +4%), Enea (EUR 10.14 billion, +46%; 17,853, +3%), Tauron Polska Energia (EUR 9.83 billion, +17%; 18,946, -26%), ČEZ (EUR 8.82 billion, +12%; 6,345, +8%), Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne/PSE (EUR 6.09 billion, +4%; 2,937, +7%), Holding Slovenske elektrarne/HSE (EUR 5.12 billion, -8%; 226, +8%), ČEZ Prodej (EUR 4.88 billion, +32%; 1,181, -5%), Slovenské elektrárne (EUR 4.79 billion, -4%; 3,962, +2%), Slovenský plynárenský priemysel/SPP (EUR 3.92 billion, -1%; 727, +2%), ČEZ ESCO (EUR 3.89 billion, +53%; 296, +16%), Veolia Energia Polska (EUR 3.3 billion, +42%; 4,395, +2%), Innogy Energie (EUR 2.85 billion, -10%; 211, -4%), E.ON Energie (EUR 2.79 billion, +21%; 307, +12%), Alpiq Energy (EUR 2.69 billion, -61%; 48, -14%), MND (EUR 2.2 billion, -75%; 856, +4%), Engie Romania (EUR 2.16 billion, -29%; 831, +0%), ZSE Energia (EUR 2.07 billion, -11%; 304, +3%), Uniper Hungary (EUR 2.07 billion, -48%; 35, +0%), E.ON Energie Romania (EUR 2.07 billion, -25%; 679, +2%), E.ON Energiamegoldások (EUR 1.87 billion, -5%; 349, +4%), Stredoslovenská energetika (EUR 1.83 billion, +21%; 370, +2%), Pražská energetika/PRE (EUR 1.77 billion, +32%; 475, +1%), ČEZ Distribuce (EUR 1.53 billion, -18%; 4,606, +0%), Pražská plynárenská (EUR 1.09 billion, -17%; 487, +6%), E.ON Polska (EUR 1.06 billion, +1%; 420, +6%), ČEPS (EUR 896 million, -9%; 500, +0%), Východoslovenská energetika/VSE (EUR 891 million, -2%; 252, -3%), Veolia Energie ČR (EUR 805 million, +42%; 1,000, +0%), Engie Energy Management Romania (EUR 696 million, -57%; 0, n/a)
February 18, 2025 | 11:42am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 0.9% to 12.91 million in 2024, of which 53.6% were SUVs (6.92 million, +4% – B-SUV 2.46 million, +5%; C-SUV 2.91 million, +4.8%; C/D-SUV 650,000, -1.7%; D-SUV 511,000, -1.3%; A-SUV/E-SUV 389,000), 41.5% hatchbacks, sedans, wagons (5.36 million, -3% – A-segment 542,000, -22%; B-segment 2 million, +1.3%; C-segment 1.79 million, -1.3%; D-segment 771,000, -3.3%, E-segment 257,000), 3.4% MPV (444,000, +5%), 0.7% sports cars (88,000, -10%), 0.7% vans (85,000, +12%) and 0.05% others (7,000, +11%)
February 18, 2025 | 11:31am CETflashread more
Unions and management of Hyundai plant in Nošovice, Czechia (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech; Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric; 3,051 employees; average salary of blue-collar professions CZK 57,064/EUR 2,280 in 2024) not agreed on wage increases and new collective agreement, intermediary to be involved in negotiations. Current collective agreement valid until end of March. Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Czech Republic (MPSV) appointed mediator – Dominik Brůha, who already helped resolve dispute at company twice, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said
February 17, 2025 | 03:51pm CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 926,600 vehicles to customers in 2024, representing increase of 6.9% (Octavia 215,700 cars, +12.4%; Kamiq 126,000, +8.2%; Fabia 117,100, +24.1%; Kodiaq 114,500, +8.1%; Karoq 109,400, +9.3%; Enyaq 79,500, -2.6%; Superb 72,800, +7.9%; Scala 56,300, -10%; Kushaq 19,300, -27.4%; Slavia 16,000, -19.6%). Sales in Europe (780,900, +10% – Germany 187,100, +18.5%; Türkiye/Turkey 42,200, +25.7%; UK 78,700, +11.9%; Poland 61,400, +13.9%; Spain 36,300, +20.6%; Czechia 84,500, -3.8%) and some Asian countries (Kazakhstan 1,400, new market) grew, India (36,000, -26.3%) and China (17,500, -23.1%) experienced decline. Our 2024 delivery success is best preparation we could have for another challenging year in 2025 and next growth phase of our internationalisation strategy in India (Kylaq), ASEAN (Vietnam) and Middle East, Zellmer said
February 17, 2025 | 03:39pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electrified car (BEV, PHEV, HEV) market share in Europe (28 countries) increased by 1.2 pp to 34.5% in 2024 (2023: 33.3%) – BEV 15.4%, -0.3 pp; PHEV 7.3%, -0.4 pp; HEV 11.8%, +1.9 pp, while internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs, including MHEVs) decreased by 1.2 pp to 62.7% (63.9%) – diesel 14.3%, -1.7 pp; petrol/gasoline 48.4%, +0.5 pp. Tesla (100%) has highest BEV penetration among top 10 best-selling carmakers, followed by Geely Group (41%), BMW Group (23%), Mercedes-Benz Cars (19%), Hyundai-Kia (13%), Volkswagen Group (13%), Stellantis (11%), Renault Group (8.6%), Ford (7.5%) and Toyota (3.2%). Of top 10 most registred models, two has electric (Tesla Model Y, Peugeot 208), two plug-in hybrid (VW Golf, Škoda Octavia) and three hybrid powertrain (Toyota Yaris Cross, Dacia Duster, Toyota Yaris)
February 17, 2025 | 03:25pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 4/2024: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia down by 6.8% y/y to CZK 284,000 (EUR 11,325) in 2024, stagnated during Q4 (16% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 27% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 23% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 34% above CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000). One of reasons for price drop was decline in prices of new vehicles of some brands and models, which was also reflected in drop in price of nearly-new vehicles. Sales fell by 2.4% to 655,000 cars (2023: 671,000), supply increased by 3.56%. In terms of powertrain types, 47.23% of cars on offer had diesel, 47.21% petrol, 2.59% hybrid, 1.68% electric, 0.89% LPG and 0.02% other
February 13, 2025 | 01:27pm CETflashread more
SDA: Vehicle fleet in Czechia up by 175,464 units (+1.95%) to 9.16 million in 2024, including 125,061 cars (+1.9%) to 6.72 million. Average age increased by 0.29 year (+1.51%) to 19.51 years, by 0.27 year (+1.67%) to 16.48 years. Over past 10 years, 2.33 million vehicles (+34.12%) added to Czech roads, of which 1.79 million cars (+36.17%), average age up by 2.54 year (+14.97%) and by 2.42 year (+17.21%)
February 13, 2025 | 01:16pm CETflashread more
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Swell gained several new customers, another carmaker as well
December 11, 2012 | 03:42am CEToriginalRecord year 2011, outlook until 2015, growth in new orders, the dominant client Skoda Auto, a shift from Tier 2 and Tier 3 to Tier 1 projects...
read moreSwell expanded its development centre in Czech Rep
December 5, 2012 | 08:55pm CEToriginalThe size of an extension in Horice, its utilization, new technologies, a shift to larger units, HR plan, currently demanded positions...
read moreCzech carmakers, parts producers and universities begin to use 3D printing
October 31, 2012 | 03:36am CEToriginalManufacturer of 3D printers Stratasys, Czech distributor and its clients, the possibility of products, reduction of industrial dependence on China, the outlook of Boston Consulting Group...
read moreVVA 2012: Swell holds workshop on car development in Czech Rep in mid-November
October 29, 2012 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe fifth year of the event will deal with the construction of automobile parts and cars. Representatives of Skoda Auto, Mecas Esi, Ricardo, MBtech and universities will be speaking at the conference...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe to be held in Brno in late October
October 17, 2012 | 12:46am CEToriginalIt is the ninth year of this professional event. Speakers from associations, carmakers, suppliers, banks, consulting firms, service providers...
read moreAutoDesign Prague 2012: Conference on automotive design to be held in Prague
October 14, 2012 | 11:04pm CEToriginalThe speakers will include designers from Porsche, Jaguar, Dassault or Materialise. A follow-up workshop has three sections, one to be led by experts from MBtech. Details, partners, 3D printing...
read moreMBtech CEO Werner Kropsbauer left the company
June 21, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalIts president Hartmut Tresp will stay there on a non-executive post, Christoph Schmidt-Arnold will be the CFO. New head of MBtech, a new logo...
read moreSwell began to test water resistance of automotive components
April 11, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalDetails of coverage test IPX9K, accreditation of new activities in the testing shop, vacant job opportunities, customers...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2012: MBtech organizes Open Days in Czech Rep on April 18
April 10, 2012 | 01:06am CEToriginalTechnology centres of MBtech Bohemia in Plzen, Prague and Mlada Boleslav will be open to potential employees and customers...
read moreDaimler sold majority stake in MBtech to AKKA Technologies
December 8, 2011 | 09:00pm CEToriginalGates to other clients are thus opening for MBtech and a road to new territories is opening for AKKA Technologies. Details...
read moreVVA 2011: Swell to hold workshop on car development in Czech Rep in mid-November
October 26, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginalThe event will deal with numerical simulations and testing in the development cycle of an automobile. The workshop will have the following speakers...
read moreMBtech became member of Czech Automotive Industry Association
October 21, 2011 | 02:25am CEToriginalThe company wants to expand relations with Czech customers, get more contacts and participate in the development of the local automotive industry...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe to be held in Brno in late October
October 20, 2011 | 01:31am CEToriginalThis is the eighth year of the professional event. Speakers from associations, OEMs, suppliers, banks, consulting firms, service providers...
read moreMBtech opened branch in Hungary
August 9, 2011 | 12:33am CEToriginalThe company has thus expanded its presence in CEE, where it is established in the Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey. Location, major tasks in connection with the expansion of Daimler...
read moreDaimler wants to improve perception of Mercedes-Benz brand in Czech Rep, launched long-term campaign
July 19, 2011 | 03:15am CEToriginalActivities in the development, production and sales, the most common myths, promotion of its campaign by Mytyfakta.cz, advertising in the media and on Facebook...
read moreCzech delegation to go to address Australian companies from automotive industry in July
June 1, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalCzech representatives will take part in the conference of Australian Automotive Week 2011 and several workshops at local universities. Details...
read moreMBtech plans further expansion, looking for professionals also in Czech Rep
April 15, 2011 | 12:07am CEToriginalCzech representation, MBtech Bohemia is holding Engineering Day for prospective employees and customers in Plzen, Prague and Mlada Boleslav on April 21...
read moreWolfram Motz became new head of MBtech in Czech Rep
April 13, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginalHe replaced Hartmut Tresp in leading of MBtech Bohemia, who held the position temporarily. The career of Motz...
read moreBrano Group entered China, expanding in Czech Rep and strengthening development
April 4, 2011 | 04:08am CEToriginalThe new joint venture in the Czech Republic, investment in R&D in 2011, new development projects: Li-ion battery and an active suspension of front hood, further orders...
read moreSwell began to perform vibration tests at extreme temperatures
November 3, 2010 | 04:57am CEToriginalThe company extended the technological equipment of the development test-room and will soon put a temperature chamber into operation, which can develop the temperature for the surroundings...
read moreVVA 2010: Swell holding conference on car prototypes in Hradec Kralove in mid November
October 26, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginalThe event is called Prototypes: From Virtuality to Reality. Experience with specific projects and innovations in the field will be presented by...
read moreCzech manufacturer of machinery for carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers, Novapol is bankrupt
August 31, 2010 | 03:02am CEToriginalThe reason is the indebtedness of the company and inability to meet its obligations. Creditors, financial results, customers, plant in Horovice...
read moreMoravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster preparing two other testing laboratories
June 15, 2010 | 03:14am CEToriginalThese will be added to the current two - a noise and a heat one. The cluster also extended member base of two new companies in April…
read moreSwell postponed plans to extent development centre in Horice
February 11, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe company, which provides complete development and testing services for the automotive industry, has spare capacities at present...
read moreVVA 2009: Swell holding workshop on cars framework in Hradec Kralove on November 5
October 26, 2009 | 03:48pm CEToriginalThe event is called The Alternative Approaches in Car Framework. Experience with particular projects and news in the field of car construction will be presented by…
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