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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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Porsche recalls nearly 60,000 cars
November 26, 2015 | 03:42am CEToriginalThe reason of one of the larger recall events, affected models, the number of cars in different markets...
read moreResign, Vladimir!: Anton Fischer wants to get other dealers to remove executive head of Hyundai Motor Czech
November 25, 2015 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe dispute about business conditions, stopping the sale of cars by Hyundai-Fischer CZ, accompanying campaign, media types used (demonstration, billboards, web, YouTube)...
read moreDeutsche Umwelthilfe: Renault Espace with diesel engine exceeds allowed NOx emissions
November 25, 2015 | 01:47am CEToriginalResults of testing in Switzerland, the reaction of the carmaker, the second criticized model after the Opel Zafira...
read moreLouda Auto supplied rescuers in Czech Rep with several dozen Volkswagen ambulances
November 25, 2015 | 01:27am CEToriginalThe models concerned, the number of vehicles, timing, regional use, the partner for conversions and his profile...
read moreRestart@Siemens: Siemens to give second chance to 20 homeless in Czech Rep by 2016
November 24, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalDetails of the CSR project, partner organizations, contract of employment, accommodation, counselling, results after a half year, the auspices of the state...
read moreBig Hyundai dealer in Czech Rep requests dismissal of Vladimir Vosicky
November 23, 2015 | 11:56pm CEToriginalReasons, timing, the criminal complaint, response of managing director of Hyundai Motor Czech...
read morePorsche Inter Auto supplied Czech police with 175 Volkswagen vehicles
November 23, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalDetails of the orders (models, number of vehicles, conversions, partners, utilization), financing of EU funds...
read moreVolkswagen, Nissan, Iveco dominated competition for best commercial vehicles of 2016
November 23, 2015 | 11:30pm CEToriginalInternational Van of the Year, International Pick-up Award, International Truck of the Year and International Coach of The Year; rankings; a Czech and Slovak juror...
read moreDieselgate: US supposedly investigating Bosch
November 22, 2015 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBosch produced key components of diesel engines of the Volkswagen Group vehicles, which allowed manipulation of the emission tests. The advanced state of the investigations...
read moreNational Action Plan for Clean Mobility: Government approved strategy for development of low-carbon transport in Czech Rep
November 22, 2015 | 11:34pm CEToriginalSupport of alternative drives (BEV, PHEV, CNG, LNG, FCEV), infrastructure development, types of aid, targets until 2020, 2025 and 2030, support of R&D...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen to reduce annual capital expenditures by EUR 1 billion
November 22, 2015 | 11:24pm CEToriginalSuspended investments in Europe and America, the delay of some new models, increased spending on alternative drives, development of the MEB platform...
read moreTesla recalls Model S
November 22, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginalDetails of the voluntary recall, the reason, reactions to one European client's warning, the number of cars, previous recalls...
read moreCzechBus 2015: Fair's fifth year to host 21 bus brands
November 22, 2015 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe exhibition area, bus exhibitors, suppliers of components and service equipment, the conference of LNG buses, electric buses and public transport...
read moreGetrag wants to expand production in Slovakia
November 19, 2015 | 11:43pm CEToriginalAn increase in the capacity of Kechnec plant, the amount of investment, HR, timing, state aid, cuts of hundreds of jobs in recent years...
read moreAnalysts: Volkswagen to reduce annual capital expenditures by 10%
November 19, 2015 | 11:33pm CEToriginalThe first cuts in investment in plants, equipment and models since the financial crisis, timing, likely weakening of the influence of the works council...
read moreSkoda put up prices of some models in Czech Rep
November 19, 2015 | 07:56pm CEToriginalDeclared reasons, timing, affected models and price changes, expansion of basic equipment, an increase in the prices of some additional features...
read moreGM recalls 1.4 million cars repeatedly
November 19, 2015 | 07:34pm CEToriginalPrevious repairs have not solved the problem. Details of the defect, affected models, the threat of fire...
read moreNational Action Plan for Clean Mobility: Czech government to approve low-emission transport development strategy
November 18, 2015 | 11:01pm CEToriginalTiming, promotion of alternative drives (BEV, PHEV, CNG, LNG, FCEV), infrastructure development, types of aid, budgets, NAP CM financing, goals for 2020, prediction of CPS and Roland Berger...
read moreACEA: EU car sales up by 2.9% in October
November 18, 2015 | 10:38pm CEToriginalThe market is growing for 26 months in a row. Results in individual countries, sales of automakers, a slight decrease of the Volkswagen Group, the demand in the first 10 months...
read moreMazda recalls nearly 5 million older cars
November 18, 2015 | 10:29pm CEToriginalThe reason, affected models and production years, the number of cars in different markets, the risk of fire...
read moreVolkswagen wants to strengthen field of conversion, special adjustment of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep
November 18, 2015 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe newly created position at Porsche Czech Republic, certification of conversion firms, current partners, new unique product in the segment, sales...
read moreToyota to invest USD 1 billion in Artificial Intelligence
November 18, 2015 | 12:13am CEToriginalThe establishment of a new company, site of the R&D centre, development of autonomous vehicles, a test car, the need for mobility for seniors and disabled people...
read moreTakata to pay fine of USD 70 million in US
November 17, 2015 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe extent of misconduct, consequences, threat of higher fines for failure to comply with its terms, hundreds of lawsuits...
read moreDaimler recalls over 100,000 Mercedes cars
November 17, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe reason, affected models and years of production, details and timing of the recall...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen allegedly intends to provide bridging credit of up to EUR 20 billion
November 15, 2015 | 10:38pm CEToriginalReasons, downgrade in the credit rating of the carmaker from major rating agencies, fall into loss in Q3 due to the formation of reserves...
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