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Škoda Auto ended production of batteries for plug-in hybrids of Volkswagen Group (536,433 batteries for Škoda Octavia, Superb, VW Arteon, Passat, Golf, Tiguan, Multivan, Audi A3, Q3, Q4, SEAT/Cupra Leon, Formentor, Tarraco in 2019-2024; daily production capacity of 850-900 units) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia in April, production of second generation of batteries with higher capacity and range of over 100 km (for PHEVs including Škoda Superb iV, Kodiaq iV) taken over by Volkswagen plant in Braunschweig, Germany. In released hall, Škoda Auto to install 3rd line for high-voltage traction batteries for battery electric vehicles (MEB+, assembly from cells using Cell-to-Pack technology), complementing adjacent 2 lines (GS3.1+GS3.2, MEB, assembly from LG and CATL modules, daily capacity 1520/1020+500 units for BEVs including Škoda Enyaq, Enyaq Coupé, VW ID.4, ID.5, Audi Q4 e-Tron, Ford Explorer)
October 15, 2024 | 03:21pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 5,468 electric vehicles in Czechia during six and half months (29 weeks, March 18 – October 3) since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program (guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs). Greatest interest is in Tesla cars (2,449 vehicles), followed by Volvo (503), Volkswagen (472), Škoda (444), BMW (273), MG (255), Hyundai (142), Mercedes (140), Kia (100), SsangYong (91), Toyota (87), Renault (76), Ford (62), BYD (55), Dacia (52), Peugeot (43), Citroën (40), Fiat (40), Mini (35) and others (168)
October 15, 2024 | 03:04pm CETflashread more
ESG: Tesa (Beiersdorf Group; manufacturer of adhesive tapes, other products for automotive industry, other industries with 5,200 employees in Germany, Italy, China, USA, Vietnam; more than 130 tapes for electric cars; sales of EUR 1.7 billion in 2023) started preparing with Hamburger Energienetze (formerly Gasnetz Hamburg) connection of plant in Hamburg-Hausbruch, Germany (500 employees) to hydrogen network HH-WIN (Hamburger Wassertsund-Industrie-Netz/Hamburg Hydrogen Industrial Network) with aim of manufacturing first adhesive tapes using green hydrogen in 2027, save around 6,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions caused by production each year, completely replace natural gas by 2030. Company to invest approximately EUR 300 million in decarbonization in coming years to achieve climate-neutral production by 2030 (2023: -38% compared to 2018), reduce indirect supply chain emissions by at least 20% (2023: -15%). Since 2020, Tesa has been purchasing 100% of electricity from renewable sources and is increasingly relying on its own production by building photovoltaic (PV) power plants, latest solar park in Offenburg, Germany to cover around 25% of site's electricity requirements from 2025
October 14, 2024 | 02:56pm CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 40,000 units from 11.51 million (-0.4%) to 11.47 million (-0.8%)
October 14, 2024 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
Aures Holdings (AAA Auto, Mototechna, Auto Diskont, Driverama) sold 9,266 used vehicles in September, 29,271 units in Q3 (+11%), record 83,219 cars and vans in Q1-3 (+11%; HEVs +73%, 602 BEVs +166%). Group currently sells over 320 vehicles per day, expecting to sell up to 110,000 cars in 2024 (+12%) based on current trend
October 14, 2024 | 02:47pm CETflashread more
The Extra Mile by Equip Auto 2024: Equip'Auto SAS to hold conference on automotive aftersales, services in Paris, France on October 16. Representatives of BMW Group, Renault Group, Stellantis, Continental Automotive, Forvia, Valeo, Allianz, Capgemini, Inovev, LKQ, Mobilians, Orsay Consulting, Solera, FIEV, FIGIEFA, France AutoTech, PFA to speak at event
October 11, 2024 | 10:57am CETflashread more
Floods in Czechia: Pillow Pojišťovna registered 589 claims (including 32 damaged vehicles) in expected volume of tens of millions of korunas (millions of euros) until September 20, 6:00pm. Insurance company estimates total number of damages from high water at less than 1,000
October 11, 2024 | 10:41am CETflashread more
Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2024: BMW Group (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad), Chery (Moke), Dongfeng (Forthing), GM (Cadillac), Renault Group (Renault, Renault Pro+, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize), SAIC (Maxus), Seres/Huawei (AITO), Stellantis (Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Peugeot, Leapmotor), Volkswagen Group (VW, Audi, Škoda, Mobility Solutions), Aixam-Mega, BYD, Dangel, Delage, Devalliet, Devinci, Eon Motors, Ford, GAC, Hongqi, Iveco, Kia, Kilow, Ligier, Lormauto, Microlino, Pantore, PGO, Pilotcar, Skyworth, Softcar, Tesla, THK, XPeng, Automotive Cells Company (ACC), Alpitronic, AutoScout24, Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, Cybex, Deloitte, Eaton, EDF, Ekoenergetyka, Engie, Forvia, Schneider Electric, STMicroelectronics, TotalEnergies, Valeo, Vinci Autoroutes, Xing Mobility to join Paris Motor Show in France (October 14-20)
October 10, 2024 | 12:26pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.3% m/m in September, by 1.7% y/y (new: -0.1%, +1.6%; used: -0.4%, -3.9%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.1%, +0.0%), spare parts and accessories (+1.1%, +5.9%), fuels and oils (-4.8%, -11.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +8.5%)
October 10, 2024 | 12:12pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 4,686 electric vehicles (4,684 passenger cars, 2 trucks up to 4,25 tonnes), 1,937 charging stations (1,775 AC, 89 DC up to 40 kW, 71 DC above 40 kW) in Czechia during almost six months (26 weeks, March 18 – September 11) since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program (guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs). Plan to subsidize 4,055 ZEVs and 1,500 charging points fulfilled ahead of time, we currently anticipate 6,000-7,000 supported vehicles and 2,200-2,300 charging points, Muřický (MPO) said
October 10, 2024 | 12:04pm CETflashread more
Trends in Insurance Industry of Czechia & Slovakia 2024: Conforum to hold 10th conference on Czech, Slovak insurance market in Prague, Czechia on October 24. Representatives of Colonnade Insurance, Kooperativa, ČPP (Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna), BNP Paribas Cardif, Uniqa, Slavia Pojišťovna, Pillow Pojišťovna, Deloitte, MF (Ministry of Finance of Czech Republic) to speak at event
October 9, 2024 | 11:47am CETflashread more
PwC revised 2024 Czech new car registrations forecast from 225,000-235,000 units (+2% to +6%, 2023: 221,422) to 225,000-227,000 units (+2% to +3%), based on development to date (Q1: +2.2%, Q2: +4.1%, Q3: +1.5%). Demand for cars is still affected by weaker economic growth. Currently, however, we are already observing gradual small improvements – in particular, decrease in inflation and interest rates together with moderate economic growth, Štefek said, adding that GDP in Q2 2024 increased by 0.6% y/y and stronger growth of Czech economy is expected as late as 2025 (2.7-2.8%)
October 9, 2024 | 11:38am CETflashread more
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October 20, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalFord and BMW were also successful in the third year of the survey. Expanding voting with Prague Motor Show, a smaller number of votes, testing by consumers, partners...
read moreEquip Auto 2015: Over 1,000 exhibitors to be present at trade fair, seven from Czech Rep
October 11, 2015 | 10:43pm CEToriginalThe date of the 22nd year, location of the exhibition focused on Aftersales/Aftermarket, expected attendance, statistics of 2013, the importance of North Africa, the sister trade fair in Algeria...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Exhibition visited by more people than last year
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September 30, 2015 | 03:10am CEToriginalCompared to 2014, the new brands are Aixam, BMW, Corvette, Dacia, Ligier, Microcar, Praga and VUHL. SsangYong will be missing. Exhibitors, brands, the largest exposure, the auspices of AutoSAP...
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read moreLegends 2015: Seven automakers and six dealers to take part in second year
June 12, 2015 | 05:43am CEToriginalThey will be presenting about 20 car brands. Exhibitors, exhibits, racing drivers, activities of Autoklub Czech Republic, the balance of the first year...
read moreCzech Car 2015: Sixty cars nominated in third year of competition
June 9, 2015 | 02:52am CEToriginalFord and BMW have most of the nominations. Nominations for 19 months, fewer number of novelties, additional categories, car testing at dealers, advertising campaign, sponsors...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Exhibitors already confirmed 26 car brands
June 4, 2015 | 11:04pm CEToriginalBrands concerned, presentations of dealers with greater support of carmakers, availability of individual buildings, models exhibited, the number of cars for test drives...
read moreDS Tour: PSA to hold roadshow with premium brand DS in Czech Rep
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read more2015 Bratislava Motor Show: Taiwanese companies seeking business opportunities in CEE
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read moreAutomotive CEE Day 2015: Another contract meeting to be held in Poland
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