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National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 1,700 electric vehicles (1,036 Tesla cars, 192 Volvo, 99 Škoda, 99 Volkswagen, 79 BMW, 49 Hyundai, 48 MG, 100 others including Kia, Mercedes and Toyota) in Czechia during first two months (9 weeks, March 18 – May 19) 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). Bank concluded 1,006 guarantee contracts, approved another 153 applications, now assessing 500 applications, rejected one application, six applications withdrawn by clients
May 27, 2024 | 09:55am CETflashread more
International Conference on Automotive Industry (ICAI) 2024: Škoda Auto University (ŠAVŠ) to hold 3rd international scientific conference on economic, legal, technical issues of current state, development in automotive industry (importance of automotive industry in contemporary economies, financial analysis, supply chain management, global value chains and global production networks, legal issues such as environment, new technologies, mobility, competition, investment and subsidies regulation, innovative engineering, materials and design, digitization and smart technologies, changing customer needs, value propositions and distribution models, big data and analytics) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia on June 13-14
May 27, 2024 | 09:49am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 23.7% y/y in April (Škoda+SEAT +33.2%, Hyundai +14.2%, Toyota +4.4%). Buses (Iveco +10.4%, SOR -25%, Škoda Electric 2 units), motorcycles (Jawa -19.3%) successful differently. Historically fastest ever passing of half a million vehicles produced mark (January-April: 531,355 cars, +14.4% y/y), continuous growth in production across all vehicle categories, return to pre-crisis production values is clear confirmation of competitiveness of domestic automotive industry and great news for domestic economy, Petzl said
May 27, 2024 | 09:39am CETflashread more
Cyber Security Automotive Executive Exchange 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold closed conference on vehicle cyber security and connectivity with matchmaking (B2B) meetings in Augsburg, Germany on June 5-6. Representatives of Nissan Automotive Europe, Volta Trucks, Iveco Group, Automobili Pininfarina, Rimac Technology, CARIAD, ZF Race Engineering, Robert Bosch, Schaeffler, Continental, Marquardt Gruppe, Automotive Security Research Group (ASRG), Cybellum, Ampere, Google to speak at event
May 23, 2024 | 01:51pm CETflashread more
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted applications for 1,623 electric vehicles (892 Tesla cars, 151 Volvo, 71 Volkswagen, 70 Škoda, 65 BMW, 40 Hyundai, 31 MG, 80 others) in Czechia during first two months (8 weeks, March 18 – May 12) 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). Bank concluded 879 guarantee contracts, approved another 173 applications, now assessing 471 applications, rejected one application
May 23, 2024 | 01:44pm CETflashread more
Domanský (Peugeot, Hyundai, Toyota, DS Automobiles, ViaGo dealer, Citroën service in Prague, Czechia) expanded branch in Stodůlky (Peugeot, Hyundai dealerships, Citroën service) with Toyota center for sales to business customers with 450 sqm showroom, three service stands, Toyota Professional carport. Company is currently building additional service points in new multi-functional building in neighborhood with three apartments for aftersales employees
May 22, 2024 | 04:47pm CETflashread more
VivaTech (Viva Technology) 2024: More than 11,000 startups, 2,000 investors, 350 companies such as Agilauto Partage (Crédit Agricole), Anyos, Audi, Bavertis, Beev, Beeway, Bib Batteries, BYD, Camion, Catalarm, Circle, CleanMob, Clem, Cocoparks, Connected Cycle, DriiveMe, DS Performance (DS Automobiles), EHP2, Electra, Electric Oasis, Engie Vianeo, Ethylowheel, EX9, Ezymob, Fluctuo, GreenBadg, Hiflow, Hoop Solution, ZER01NE (Hyundai Motor, Kia), Instadrive, Lormauto, Mansio, Matawan, Mobilic, Mobinn, MotorBioNet, Neovya, Neway, ParkPilot, Pave Motors, Pelican Cycles, Peugeot, Pixii Motors, Powandgo, Powea, Reebike, Regis Motors, Revyve Technologies, Skwheel, SteerLight, TOGG, TwinswHeel, uMotion, Up&Charge, Virgo Move, Voltraware Semiconductor, Voyagel, WAAT, Wattalps, Woven by Toyota, Zyon Helmets to join technology innovation fair in Paris, France (May 22-25)
May 22, 2024 | 04:36pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: 118,674 used cars (1,610 HEVs, -10% m/m, +76% y/y; 940 BEVs, -12% m/m, +41% y/y) advertised in Czechia in April with mean value (median) of price of CZK 200,000 (EUR 8,100; -CZK 10,000/-4.8% m/m, +CZK 5,000 Kč/+2.6% y/y). Offer fell by 2,535 cars (-2.1%) m/m, grew by 21,288 cars (+21.9%) y/y
May 22, 2024 | 04:26pm CETflashread more
Robert Kiml to become new President of Toyota plant in Kolín, Czechia (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic) on June 1, continuing to hold position of Vice President Production. Koreatsu Aoki appointed as Executive Advisor to factory management until his retirement in September 2024
May 21, 2024 | 03:47pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 26% y/y in April, export by 26%
May 21, 2024 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
Autoneum (manufacturer of acoustic, thermal management solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles with 16,500 employees in 67 plants in 24 countries; revenues of EUR 2.3 billion in 2023) factory in Hrádek, Czechia (Autoneum Pilsen; supplier for BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche with 1,700 employees in 4 factories – Rokycany, Hrádek, Volduchy, Stupno/Břasy) hit by fire on May 9, causing damage estimated at CZK 700,000 (EUR 28,000). No one injured, cause of fire was negligence in repairing roof
May 20, 2024 | 11:48am CETflashread more
Legends 2024: Škoda Auto, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, Subaru ČR, AB Motors CZ (MG), CarTec Exclusive Cars (Rolls-Royce), Auto Motol Beni/AMB (Ford), Imofa (Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat, Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi), Pyramida Průhonice Plus (Renault, Dacia, Alpine), Dajbych Plus (Ineos, Toyota, Isuzu, ARB), Scuderia MC Praha (Maserati), AMJM-Cars (Aston Martin), RTR Projects (KTM X-Bow), Automaton, Effortless (Ellenator), Honda Motor Europe (Honda Motorcycles), Segway Powersports, Meteor Motor Tech CR (Indian, Zero), MR43 (Jawa, Moto Morini, Bimota, Zontes, Norton), ASP Group (Linhai, TGB), Racing 21 (Turatello), PK Technik (Cheval Liberté, Debon, Gromex, Z-Trailer), Shell Czech Republic, Šenkýř Motorsport (Akrapovič), Ortner Consulting (FSS Fire), FormulaStore.sk, IAmWork.cz, XTline (XT Line), C.D.M./AluDisky.eu (MAK Wheels), VZV Group, Cabmaniac, DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Mean Machine Garage, Renojava (Raptor, Menzerna), AMKA Trading (Innotec), Special Covers, Eleme Tech (RAM Mounts), AntiRadary.net, Domanský (ProfiModel.cz), SvětAutíček CZ, Š-Hobby (RC Truck) to join motoring celebration/festival (exhibition of cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, caravans/campers) in Prague, Czechia (May 31 – June 2)
May 20, 2024 | 11:39am CETflashread more
Component manufacturers
SMMT: UK' exit of EU to increase production costs and threaten jobs
June 21, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe country’s remaining in the EU is supported by Jaguar Land Rover, Vauxhall, Toyota, BMW, GKN or Magal Engineering. Arguments of Brexit supporters...
read moreLegends 2016: Third year to be attended by more than 15 carmakers and dealers
June 9, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe date, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits, racing drivers, partners, PR agency, expected attendance...
read moreValeo to move R&D center in Czech Rep
June 8, 2016 | 11:30pm CEToriginalReasons, location of the new one, amount of investment, focus, timing, HR, furnishing of the premises for work and leisure, Czech factories and their clients, partner recruitment agencies...
read moreTAL 2016: Aimtec holds conference on logistics in automotive industry in Czech Rep
June 7, 2016 | 11:37pm CEToriginalTerm of the 17th year, location, main topics, speakers, the auspices of AutoSAP and Odette, participation fee, partners, participants last year...
read moreVolkswagen to reportedly considering own factory for battery production
May 31, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginalInsourcing of production, the amount of investment, considered location, support in Germany, the situation at other German automakers...
read moreManager with extensive e-mobility experience joined EVC Group
May 30, 2016 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThe manager and his profile, the end of conversions of Skoda cars, conversions of Citroen vans and Iveco midibuses, the contract from GreenWay...
read moreJiri Kaluzik to leave Gumotex, both in terms of property and personnel matters
May 30, 2016 | 12:17am CEToriginalTiming, prepared management model, shareholder history, financial results in 2015, the new director of the Automotive Division since 2015, the future direction of Kaluzik...
read morePSA to build engine plant in Central Europe
May 26, 2016 | 12:29am CEToriginalLocation, produced aggregates, strategy in drives, the end of diesel-electric hybrids, model offensive by 2021...
read moreToyota and Uber agreed on ridesharing collaboration
May 25, 2016 | 11:51pm CEToriginalAt the same time, Toyota Financial Services together with one investment fund aim to invest in this expanding taxi platform. Leasing offers, fleet program, details...
read moreSafarcik: Nissan to introduce new sales concept of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep
May 23, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginalDetails, sales performance in the years 2015-2016, the modernization of the dealer network, vacant sites, licence for EVs, expansion of replacement car fleet, involvement in the e-Sumava project...
read moreUnions demand wage increases in companies associated with Skoda Auto as well
May 12, 2016 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThose are HR agencies, suppliers of certain services or schools. The parties concerned, Charter of Supplier Relationships, some requirements of the carmaker...
read moreEarthquake in Japan halted production at several automotive plants
May 12, 2016 | 10:42pm CEToriginalThe reason is not only the damage to the facilities, but also the interruption of the supply chain. Locations, carmakers and suppliers, damaged infrastructure...
read moreJuricek: Automotive suppliers offer OKD miners over 1,000 jobs
May 9, 2016 | 05:12am CEToriginalThe positions, companies and locations concerned, activity of the Moravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster, retraining, the offer of recruitment agency Wincott People and its clients...
read moreLG Chem wants to build li-ion battery plant for EVs in Europe
May 5, 2016 | 02:55am CEToriginalThe location considered, capacity, the investment amount, timing, clients, factories on other continents, the considered plant of Samsung SDI in Europe...
read moreAutosalon Klokocka increased sales of new cars in 2015, vans declined
May 4, 2016 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe results of individual brands, interest in used cars, support of a new racing team Racing 21 (Klokočka Skoda Czech National Team)...
read moreBMW Group to invest billions of euros in development of production network by 2019
May 3, 2016 | 01:17am CEToriginalInvestments in Germany and North America, expansion of the carbon fibre production, output in various factories in 2015...
read moreSkoda Auto appointed new head of product communications
May 1, 2016 | 11:37pm CEToriginalShe came to the Czech carmaker from Germany, while her predecessor moved in the opposite direction. Managers, companies, timing...
read moreFederal Mogul opened new plant in Eastern Europe
April 25, 2016 | 10:44pm CEToriginalDevelopment company WDP and engineering firm Tebodin participated in the construction of the factory. Location, size, products, HR...
read moreCEZ E-mobility: CEZ announced tender winner for new supplier of fast charging stations
April 25, 2016 | 10:22pm CEToriginalThe company and its profile, parameters of chargers, contract duration, doubling the number of charging points in the short term, the change in electricity accounting in H2...
read more2016 Bratislava Motor Show: 39 brands to introduce over 60 Slovak premieres
April 14, 2016 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThe affected brands and models including concept cars, exhibitors not only from Slovakia, Exclusive Salon, test drives, a competition for the lease of the BMW and Mini cars, the balance of 2015...
read moreYanfeng Automotive Interiors to build second plant in Czech Rep
April 12, 2016 | 03:05am CEToriginalLocation, size, HR, timing, products, recruitment for the 91st plant of a joint venture between Johnson Controls and SAIC, the expansion of the first Czech factory in Zatec, clients, management…
read moreNew owner completed restructuring of Auto Charouz Group
April 4, 2016 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe new brand Corson, renaming of some companies, the closure of some dealerships, the brand for used cars, separation of some companies, management, websites, results in 2015...
read moreA123 Systems to build factory in Europe, Czech Rep won
March 28, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalLocation, reasons, capacity, products, timing, HR, cooperation with R&D centre in Germany, the assistance of CzechInvest, new orders for batteries, clients...
read moreMartin Jahn to lead Czech Automotive Industry Association for another two years
March 28, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalHe was elected at the second attempt. The new director of the Secretariat became a lawyer. Changes in AutoSAP vice president posts...
read moreCzech government approved guarantees for Nexen Tire factory
March 21, 2016 | 10:50pm CEToriginalNow, the signing of a purchase agreement for the land will follow. Compensation to the Usti Region, timing, construction start...
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