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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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IBS Automotive: Prices of work in branded service shops differ considerably
October 12, 2015 | 11:20pm CEToriginalFactors, analysis results in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, differences in the rates of competing brands and models in the non-premium and premium segments...
read moreVolvo Car to build plant in North America, to make it another export hub
October 12, 2015 | 10:54pm CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, capacity, models produced, HR, timing, exports to overseas...
read moreDieselgate: EPA investigating another software in Volkswagen Group vehicles
October 12, 2015 | 10:41pm CEToriginalIt is not yet clear whether this is a permissible means of emission control, or another software capable of tests manipulation…
read moreDas RentAuto: Volkswagen dealers rented vans and microbuses in summer 2015 for more than 1,000 days
October 12, 2015 | 12:33am CEToriginalResults in individual months, marketing of the service, fleet size and utilization, financing of the vehicles...
read moreHorn (Volkswagen): Individuals responsible for falsification of data on emissions
October 12, 2015 | 12:17am CEToriginalHistory of Dieselgate, inactive software in most vehicles, the legality in the EU, recall details (timing, power loss), a visit of the police to Wolfsburg...
read moreTransport & Environment: Large gap between laboratory car tests and reality
October 11, 2015 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe conclusions of the European Association of NGOs, models with the biggest difference in CO2 emissions, development of this distinction for the last 15 years, opinion of T&E on Dieselgate, ACEA response...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen warned of handling emission tests years ago
October 11, 2015 | 11:02pm CEToriginalThe carmaker was reportedly warned by one of its engineer and also supplier Bosch...
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 moreDieselgate: Another top manager of Skoda Auto to reportedly move to Volkswagen
October 8, 2015 | 11:04pm CEToriginalIt might happen after some executives of the Group have been suspended after the outbreak of the emissions scandal. Details...
read moreDas Problem: Project responding to Dieselgate arose in Czech Rep
October 8, 2015 | 10:54pm CEToriginalThe author and his other activities, information portal, declared assistance to victims of the emission fraud of the Volkswagen Group, co-operation with a law firm...
read moreSales of cars and vans in Russia fell by 28.6% in September
October 8, 2015 | 10:46pm CEToriginalAcceleration of the pace of decline, demand for Lada, Skoda and Volkswagen Group vehicles, AEB outlook for 2015...
read moreSkoda and Seat apparently will have patrons in Management Board of Volkswagen
October 8, 2015 | 02:23am CEToriginalIn contrast, VW and Audi have their direct representatives in the board of the group. Details of management decentralization, managers concerned, timing...
read moreAlain Visser to move to another position within Geely Group
October 7, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe new head of the sales department at Volvo Cars has been appointed a manager of the firm cooperating with the automaker. Details...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen recall action likely to start as late as in 2016
October 7, 2015 | 11:12pm CEToriginalTiming, possible solutions, the decentralization of the group management, informing the financial markets, horizon of the return to the ‘limelight’, according to the new CEO...
read moreHyundai to recall over 500,000 vehicles in US
October 7, 2015 | 10:48pm CEToriginalThere are no reports of accidents or injuries in connection with the problems. The affected models and components, details of faults...
read moreVolkswagen appointed new head of Seat
October 7, 2015 | 10:32pm CEToriginalReasons and context, the departure of a manager from the carmaker, rotation in the Volkswagen Group, the cancellation of one department, extension of the contract of one manager...
read moreMcLaren to open first dealership in Central and Eastern Europe
October 6, 2015 | 11:42pm CEToriginalCountry, location of the showroom, partner and his other activities, timing, website, models and prices, dealer situation worldwide, including Europe...
read moreTsubakimoto expands in CEE, to build second plant in Europe
October 6, 2015 | 11:06pm CEToriginalLocation close to a car plant and other interested parties, amount of investment, size and price of the land, products, HR, timing, the countries considered...
read moreDieselgate: Skoda launched client website to verify diesel cars
October 6, 2015 | 10:47pm CEToriginalIt will show the owners whether the vehicle has the emission problem and whether the recall applies to them. Addresses, affected models, microsites of Volkswagen, Audi and Seat...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Exhibition visited by more people than last year
October 6, 2015 | 10:36pm CEToriginalThe exhibition area and the number of presented brands also increased. One announced brand did not arrived...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen considering various solutions of problems with diesel cars
October 6, 2015 | 10:27pm CEToriginalReportedly, the solutions should be simple software modifications through the installation of a larger catalyst to a car exchange. Alleged costs, Warburg Research analyst opinion...
read moreHyundai Dealer network in Czech Rep continues to develop dynamically
October 6, 2015 | 03:20am CEToriginalOver the past year, several dealers ceased operation, while some new were established. Companies (long-time car dealers as well as new investors), locations, websites...
read moreAutocentrum Barth agreed to cooperate with another carmaker
October 6, 2015 | 02:55am CEToriginalBrands concerned, new showrooms, locations, timing, expansion of the camper rental, other brands being considered…
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 14.5% in September
October 6, 2015 | 02:47am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, VW, Nissan, Dacia, Seat, Mercedes and Audi. Data adjusted for short-term registrations, the development of commercial vehicles, errors in DS brand statistics, comment and an improved outlook of PwC...
read moreADAC: Diesel cars of most automakers emit over-limit NOx emissions in realistic WLTC test
October 4, 2015 | 10:32pm CEToriginalDetails of testing, the differences between the NEDC and WLTC, affected carmakers and Euro 5 and Euro 6 vehicles, reactions of manufacturers, the opinion of Deutsche Umwelthilfe...
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