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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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Court ordered Volkswagen to sell stake in Suzuki back
September 10, 2015 | 09:23pm CEToriginalAt the same time, however, the court acknowledged the right of Volkswagen to compensation because Suzuki violated the terms of the Partnership Agreement. The former and the current value of the shares...
read moreSales of cars and vans in Russia fell by 19.4% in August
September 10, 2015 | 09:16pm CEToriginalSlower pace of decline, the results over the first eight months, the demand for Skoda cars, AEB comment...
read moreNexen Tire hires local managers in Central Europe
September 10, 2015 | 02:49am CEToriginalThis is related to the expansion of activities in manufacturing, distribution and sales. The company has been recently strengthened by managers from competitors and the state administration...
read moreInsurance companies in Czech Rep to further increase prices of damage liability in 2015-2016
September 10, 2015 | 02:38am CEToriginalThe stated reasons, the amount of growth rates, the situation of Allianz, CSOB, Slavia and CPP companies...
read moreWustenrot sold insurance business in Czech Rep
September 8, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalIt is the life and non-life insurance companies. The buyer and his profile, consultant, candidates, reasons for sales, financial results, partnership in the insurance...
read moreAnother Skoda dealer in Czech Rep changed owner
September 8, 2015 | 11:30pm CEToriginalThe firms concerned, localities, other activities, web, completion of the transaction, further expansion...
read moreToyota Motor aims to reduce prices at parts suppliers after year
September 7, 2015 | 11:54pm CEToriginalReasons, requirements of the carmaker, the history of negotiations with component makers, financial results, Toyota New Global Architecture...
read moreContinental restored Czech rubber conference Gumference
September 7, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginalDate, place, program of Gumference 2015, co-organizers of the 3rd year, cooperation stock market, Taraxagum Dandelion Rubber, delegates...
read morePolish army apparently decided for Scania vehicles in long tender
September 7, 2015 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe offer of the Polish company with Tatra vehicles was reportedly tightly second. The volume of the contract, contract signing, the parameters of vehicles...
read moreSkoda SUV Coupe: Skoda considering further expansion of SUV range
September 6, 2015 | 11:52pm CEToriginalVisualization, timing, statement of the carmaker, upcoming and planned models (Snowman, Yeti II, B-SUV), Hyundai Tucson Coupe...
read moreNexen Tire to begin construction of plant in Czech Rep soon
September 6, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginalEIA, zoning, building permit, production capacity, HR, employee training, R&D centre...
read moreVolkswagen started production of engines in Russia
September 6, 2015 | 11:18pm CEToriginalLocation, capacity, drive units for VW and Skoda models, car sales in the first seven months...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 31.1% in August
September 4, 2015 | 04:13am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Ford, Opel, Hyundai, VW, BMW, Renault and Nissan. The accumulated results, data net of short-term registrations, development in commercial vehicles...
read moreDaimler opened virtual Mercedes Me Store in Czech Rep
September 3, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPartnership with the most expensive street in the country, the first real Mercedes Me Store in a German city, Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week...
read moreOwners of Volkswagen suggested manager to new chief of Supervisory Board
September 3, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThe Supervisory Board also proposed extending the current contract to the CEO with a few years...
read moreVolkswagen began providing 4-year warranty for commercial vehicles in Czech Rep
September 3, 2015 | 02:09am CEToriginalThe extended warranty applies to both vans and passenger versions. The models concerned, mileage limits, coverage, advertising campaign...
read moreCzech Leasing and Finance Association appointed new Chairman
September 3, 2015 | 01:46am CEToriginalIt happened after Jirina Tapsikova had gone from member company SkoFIN. Her successor became a former member of the CLFA Board...
read moreCar sales in Germany grew by 6% in August
September 3, 2015 | 01:35am CEToriginalExport, results in the first eight months, the share of domestic brands, registrations in France, Italy and Spain...
read moreJirina Tapsikova moved to another position within Volkswagen Group
September 2, 2015 | 02:13am CEToriginalCountry, company, new function, her successor in the Czech branch of Volkswagen Financial Services...
read moreNissan began providing 5-year warranty for commercial vehicles in Europe
September 2, 2015 | 12:26am CEToriginalThe warranty has been extended also at original accessories. The models concerned, mileage limit, exceptions...
read moreBAIC wants to acquire stake in Daimler
September 2, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginalSize of the stake, the advancement of the negotiations, timing, accession of Chinese companies to Western carmakers...
read moreJATO: Car sales in Europe up by 9.1% in July
August 31, 2015 | 11:35pm CEToriginalDevelopment in individual countries, the Czech Republic in Top 5 fastest growing markets, results of brands, most demanded models, results over seven months...
read moreSeat won huge fleet contract in Europe
August 31, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginalCountry, client, the size of the fleet, models, engines, timing, special adjustments and their supplier, the use of cars, fleet trade of the brand in 2014...
read moreCar Importers Association refined statistics of new car drives in Czech Rep
August 31, 2015 | 11:05pm CEToriginalChanges relate to the category of EVS and HEVs. Details, demand for electric and gas vehicles in July, the leaders of alternative drives...
read moreRolls-Royce to open first dealership in Czech Rep
August 31, 2015 | 12:39am CEToriginalThe local partner, location of the showroom and service centre, timing, sales on the Czech market, the service potential, competitors in Central Europe...
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