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Simulation, Testing & Validation for Automated Driving 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold conference on simulation, testing, validation for automated driving (L2, L2+, L3, L4, L5) in Stuttgart, Germany on September 10-12. Representatives of Scania, Zeekr Technology Europe (formerly CEVT/China Euro Vehicle Technology), Renault Group, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, Volvo Group, Iveco, Torc Robotics (Daimler Truck), Deontic, Valeo, ZF, Continental, Horiba Mira, Canadian Automated Vehicle Initiative (CAVI), Fraunhofer IESE to speak at event
August 27, 2024 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (22,398 registered vehicles, +34%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in July, followed by Volkswagen T-Roc (19,254, +5%), Toyota Yaris Cross (17,314, +47%), Dacia Duster (15,884, +29%), Kia Sportage (15,531, +15%), Toyota Yaris (15,237, +10%), Renault Clio (15,157, -5%), Hyundai Tucson (14,391, +4%), Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (13,938, +18%) and VW Golf (13,924, -13%). Overall market up by 1.5% to 1.03 million, led by Volkswagen, Toyota, BMW, Škoda, Mercedes, Audi, Peugeot, Renault, Kia and Hyundai
August 27, 2024 | 12:27pm CETflashread more
Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2024: FCA Germany/Stellantis (Fiat Professional, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel), Ford-Werke, Iveco Magirus, MAN Truck & Bus, Nissan Deutschland, Volkswagen Užitkové vozy, Erwin Hymer Group (Hymer, Bürstner, Carado, Dethleffs, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff), Knaus Tabbert (Knaus, Tabbert, Morelo, T@B, Weinsberg), Rapido Group (Rapido, Dreamer, Westfalia), Adria Mobil, Carthago Reisemobilbau, Clever Mobile/Vans, Concorde Reisemobile, Etrusco, Fendt-Caravan, Frankia, Hobby Wohnwagenwerk, Temsa Motorlu (Stork Camper), as well as four companies from Czechia (Alukov, ARB Europe, EcoFlow Europe, Zambelli-Technik) to join 63rd fair for motorhomes, caravans, campervans in Düsseldorf, Germany (August 30 – September 8)
August 23, 2024 | 01:50pm CETflashread more
SMMT cut 2024 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,984,000 (+4.2%) to 1,968,000 (+3.4%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 393,000 (+24.8%) to 364,000 (+15.6%), and 2025 forecast from 2,045,000 to 2,029,000, of which BEVs from 511,000 to 480,000
August 23, 2024 | 01:42pm CETflashread more
Raiffeisen-Leasing: Přemysl Beneš, former Commercial Director of movable assets financing, appointed as new Managing Director responsible for Front Office in Czechia. He replaced Alois Lanegger, who left management of company after more than 20 years. Vlastimil Sečkař, former Head of External Distribution Channels, became new Head of Equipment Financing
August 23, 2024 | 01:36pm CETflashread more
Co-owners (Jan Jakubec, Aleš Havlíček) and managers (Daniel Obrátil) of Auto Base (BMW service in Prague, Czechia) acquired DyCom Group (BMW, BMW Motorrad, Honda Motorcycles dealer in Karlovy Vary) from BoostCar (Roman Růžek), through new established company Jenišov 187 s.r.o.
August 21, 2024 | 12:32pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.1% m/m in July, down by 1.3% y/y (new: +0.1%, +1.8%; used: +0.1%, -3.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.9%, +2.6%), spare parts and accessories (+0.8%, +5.3%), fuels and oils (+1.3%, +5.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.5%, +8.3%)
August 21, 2024 | 12:24pm CETflashread more
Onsemi signed 10-year agreement worth USD 1.9 billion (EUR 1.75 billion) to supply silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor products to Vitesco Technologies to boost electrification technologies (especially for 800 V automotive applications). At same time, Vitesco to provide Onsemi with USD 250 million (EUR 230 million) investment in new production equipment, and two companies to collaborate to further optimize traction inverters and electric vehicle drives
August 21, 2024 | 12:16pm CETflashread more
Volkswagen Financial Services concluded almost 700 financing contracts in Czechia during four and half months since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program from NRB (National Development Bank, guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs). Greatest interest is in Škoda Enyaq Tour 50, followed by Volkswagen ID.7 Pro People. Average financed value is CZK 609,000 (EUR 24,170)
August 16, 2024 | 11:51am CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 160,000 units from 11.74 million (+1.6%) to 11,58 million (+0.2%)
August 16, 2024 | 11:40am CETflashread more
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Zouhar (PwC): Sales of new cars in Czech Rep to increase by 14% in 2016
December 23, 2015 | 01:39am CEToriginalThe record year of 2015, reasons, the expectations of the Czech economy development in following years, KPMG outlook for the European market...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen plans program for emission-affair-related claims in US
December 21, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe automaker has hired a renowned lawyer, who was in charge of a similar program at GM. The existing number of claims, the Justice Department investigation...
read moreResign, Vladimir!: Campaign to remove executive head of Hyundai in Czech Rep from office stopped
December 21, 2015 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe campaign was led by owner of a Czech dealer Anton Fischer last month, using a variety of channels and media types...
read moreTatra Trucks and unions agreed on new collective agreement
December 21, 2015 | 11:11pm CEToriginalThe increase in salaries in 2016 and 2017, growth of the contribution to the pension insurance of employees, the current average salary, recruitment, positions seeked...
read moreDieselgate: Tok found out Czech Rep lacks legislation on mandatory recalls after three months
December 21, 2015 | 10:57pm CEToriginalTherefore, the recall of the Volkswagen Group in the Czech Republic will be voluntary, and the automaker will have to figure out how to encourage owners of affected cars to visit the servise centres…
read moreLubomir Silhavik to leave Servind
December 21, 2015 | 03:44am CEToriginalHe has been working at the Czech supplier of paints and paint shop equipment for almost 18 years. New CEO, expansion in Asia...
read moreToyota appointed new PR Manager in Czech Rep
December 21, 2015 | 03:36am CEToriginalTomas Vanek's successor, the change of the contact person of the cooperating PR agency, timing...
read moreSaab's owner to resume production in Sweden
December 21, 2015 | 03:25am CEToriginalNEVS has won a giant contract for tens of thousands of EVs. The client – a leasing company, the number of vehicles, the value of the contract, production in two locations, timing, HR...
read moreVolkswagen introduced structural changes in group management
December 20, 2015 | 11:23pm CEToriginalReducing the number of managers responsible to the CEO; new managers responsible for R&D, product strategy, design, production and sales; timing…
read moreGE Capital found buyer for some of its activities in Asia
December 18, 2015 | 04:27am CEToriginalThe name of the investor and his expansion into new areas, the price of the transaction, the continuing sell-off of the financial division of GE...
read moreDieselgate: EBRD allegedly froze credit for construction of Volkswagen plant in Poland
December 18, 2015 | 12:07am CEToriginalThe credit has to be reviewed at least, but can be completely cancelled. The credit amount, profile of the plant...
read moreChina reduced tax on smaller cars, market began to grow in double-digit pace
December 17, 2015 | 11:54pm CEToriginalValidity and details of the measure, reactions of motorists, results in October and November, the outlook for the years 2015 and 2016, economic development...
read moreSOR expects production decline in 2016
December 16, 2015 | 10:29pm CEToriginalReasons, plan, sales in 2014-2015, markets, interest in alternative fuels (CNG, electric), suppliers, HR, expansion in Europe, the 25-year anniversary...
read moreDieselgate: European Anti-Fraud Office started investigating Volkswagen
December 16, 2015 | 10:14pm CEToriginalMoreover, European Parliament also created a special investigative committee. The examination of credits from EIB and the functioning of regulators' oversight, automaker comment...
read moreFederal Cars opened Volvo dealership
December 16, 2015 | 10:06pm CEToriginalLocation, HR, service pricing, website, history of the Czech dealer, changes in the brands, business and financial results in 2014...
read moreVolkswagen to build facilities for two new SUVs in Slovakia
December 15, 2015 | 11:40pm CEToriginalLocation, brands and models, parameters of the halls, the amount of investments, timing, HR...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU rose by 13.7% in November
December 15, 2015 | 11:13pm CEToriginalThe market has thus been growing for 27 months in a row. Results in individual countries, sales of automakers, Volkswagen Group's growth, demand over the first 11 months, KPMG comment...
read moreRenault-Nissan agreed with France on solving power dispute
December 15, 2015 | 11:00pm CEToriginalTension between the two sides has been growing since April 2015, when the government temporarily increased its stake in Renault to nearly 20%. Details of the preliminary agreement...
read moreRenocar ready for further investment
December 15, 2015 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe possibilities, sources of financing, dealer situation in the Czech Republic, business and financial results in 2014, including car rental, BMW and Mini cars in stock...
read moreCar Importers Association announced important tender
December 15, 2015 | 12:09am CEToriginalRequirements, the deadline for receiving bids, the history of the Czech association of road vehicle distributors...
read moreBMW Retail Online: BMW started selling cars on-line
December 14, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe pilot country for online sales platform, available models, 10 mins from specification to payment, the dealer remains at the heart of the service, BMW Genius, survey on shopping trends...
read moreToyota and PSA to slow down recruitment for Czech plant in 2016
December 14, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginalThe results of the fall 2015, schedule for H1 2016, returns to TPCA, faster option to conversion to the permanent state, simplification of the renewal of contracts for a fixed period...
read moreDachser to introduce solution for automotive industry
December 13, 2015 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe timing, newly created position of director for specialized solutions, clients, the situation in the Czech Republic, including business results in 2014-2015...
read moreCar Importers Association to adjust car registrations in Czech Rep for effect of consumer operating leases
December 13, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalTiming, source data, adjusted and unadjusted statistics of SDA by operator in November 2015...
read moreGoodyear raised prices of tires
December 13, 2015 | 11:20pm CEToriginalReasons, timing, price increases in the Czech Republic, B2B partners, positions on the Czech market, novelties of the winter season 2015/2016, OEM supplies...
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