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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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Hyundai expands operations in Central Europe
June 8, 2015 | 12:09am CEToriginalMerger of subsidiary companies, a new branch in the Czech Republic, products, synergies, changes in the supply chain, investment in the region, HR...
read moreStefan Tillinger leaving Generali
June 7, 2015 | 11:43pm CEToriginalHe has been working in the group for almost 15 years. His successors in the top management of the Czech branch of Generali and the Board of Ceska pojistovna...
read moreTatra increases production further, to hire 80 people
June 7, 2015 | 11:31pm CEToriginalBusiness and financial results in 2014, the plan for 2015, the current contracts, growing demand for military vehicles, the new Titus, development partner...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Exhibitors already confirmed 26 car brands
June 4, 2015 | 11:04pm CEToriginalBrands concerned, presentations of dealers with greater support of carmakers, availability of individual buildings, models exhibited, the number of cars for test drives...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe up by 0.2% in May
June 4, 2015 | 10:53pm CEToriginalGrowth has almost stopped. The reasons stated, results in the first five months, the outlook for 2015...
read moreGM apparently violated law in scandal with ignition
June 4, 2015 | 10:44pm CEToriginalConcealment of the defect, recalls after more than 10 years, the number of deaths, talks with investigators about the fine, a record penalty for an automotive company in the United States...
read moreMarchionne plans to merge FCA and another large company
June 4, 2015 | 04:25am CEToriginalGM refused to negotiate. Negotiations with technologic companies, meetings with the heads of Tesla Motors and Apple...
read moreSDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep up by 17.7% in May
June 4, 2015 | 04:13am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, VW, Dacia, Nissan, Audi, Opel, Ford, Fiat and Peugeot brands. Suzuki and Citroen did not show good results. Development in commercial vehicles...
read moreHonda, BMW and FCA recall more cars due to Takata airbags
June 4, 2015 | 03:58am CEToriginalThe risk of injury is imminent especially in regions with high humidity. Details...
read moreLamborghini to make its first SUV in Italy
June 3, 2015 | 04:33am CEToriginalAccording to unofficial information, part of the production could take place in Slovakia, like with the Porsche Cayenne. The amount of incentives, HR, timing, price, annual production...
read moreDas RentAuto: Volkswagen launched van rental in Czech Rep
June 3, 2015 | 04:12am CEToriginalPassenger versions are offered as well. Possibilities of use, composition and age of the fleet, rental length, prices from CZK 1,000/day, mileage limit, insurance, branches, partner, website...
read moreVDA: Car sales in Germany fell by 6.7% in May, went up after deduction
June 3, 2015 | 01:05am CEToriginalProduction and exports showed a slump, too. Influence of the number of working days, results in the first five months, registrations in France, Italy and Spain...
read moreBMW Group chose new Marketing Head in Czech Rep
June 2, 2015 | 04:16am CEToriginalHe will be responsible for promoting the BMW and Mini brands. It is a former O2 manager...
read moreAuto Esa upgraded its offer of guarantee service
June 1, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginalCooperation with a partner, service book, the scope of maintenance, safety glass marking, price of the product, customer savings, additional discounts, business expectations...
read moreWustenrot expanded damage liability with indemnity limit of CZK 100/100 million in Czech Rep
June 1, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginalThe surcharge on insurance, accident insurance for children free of charge, additional insurance, a 30% bonus after two years, mobile application with data on maintenance and operation...
read moreTravel in style. Travel in space: Skoda launched global campaign for new Superb
June 1, 2015 | 02:47am CEToriginalAuthor of the campaign, used communication channels, TV spot, Superb Combi and its sales...
read moreMichelin appointed new Sales Director for Central and North Europe
June 1, 2015 | 02:29am CEToriginalHe will be responsible for six countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The manager and his previous career, successor and his new job...
read moreSDA: 67 HEVs and 44 EVs registered in Czech Rep in April
May 31, 2015 | 11:26pm CEToriginalA total of 247 vehicles powered by CNG and 129 cars by LPG were also added to the registry. Leaders of alternative drives…
read moreSkoda Auto fined for setting margins
May 29, 2015 | 04:46am CEToriginalIt violated the law of the Czech Republic and EU. Duration of prohibited behaviour, cooperation with the antimonopoly office, mitigating circumstances, the amount of penalty...
read moreCSOB Leasing agreed to finance one Isuzu model in Czech Rep
May 29, 2015 | 04:39am CEToriginalFor now, it means dealer financing only, but the companies are leading talks on the products of customer financing. Former financial partner, dealer network...
read moreCzech Gas Association appointed new president
May 29, 2015 | 02:07am CEToriginalThe position has been occupied by an RWE manager again. Visions for the period 2015-2018, amendments to the statutes, increase in the number of vice-chairmen, change in the periodicity of the congress of CPS...
read moreCarmakers continue limiting production in Brazil
May 29, 2015 | 01:57am CEToriginalLayoffs, shutdowns, paid holidays, sales slump in 2015, the situation at Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Volkswagen...
read moreTsubaki wants to build plant in Czech Rep
May 28, 2015 | 12:01am CEToriginalLocation near the car plant, the size and price of the land, products, HR, timing, negotiations with CzechInvest, other activities...
read moreAudi Now: Audi expanded offer of operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep
May 27, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginalOther models and versions (4x4, CNG, automatic transmission), change of the lease length, two mileage limits, two amounts of deductible at insurance, prices from CZK 7,899 per month...
read moreMarketer of the Year 2014: Manager of Skoda Auto took main award
May 27, 2015 | 11:38pm CEToriginalHe received the award for successful marketing communication focused on digital marketing. The manager and his profile...
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