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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
National Development Bank (NRB) accepted 3,289 applications (for 3,532 vehicles) in Czechia during more than four and half months (20 weeks, March 18 – August 6) since launch of Electromobility Guarantee program (guarantee for loan and subsidy for battery or fuel cell electric vehicle and charging stations for companies and entrepreneurs). Bank concluded 2,663 guarantee contracts, approved another 164 applications, now assessing 436 applications, rejected several units of applications. Greatest interest is in Tesla cars (1,680 vehicles until July 24), followed by Volvo (373), Škoda (228), Volkswagen (210), BMW (161), MG (156), Hyundai (99), Kia (66), Mercedes (66), Toyota (58), Ford (42), Renault (36), BYD (33), Dacia (32), Fiat (28), Peugeot (25), Citroën (20), Nissan (17), Mini (13), Opel (12) and others (70). Of total volume of allocated resources (CZK 1.95 billion/EUR 79 million – CZK 1.65 billion for BEVs/FCEVs + CZK 300 million for chargers), 54% (CZK 1.05 billion/EUR 42 million) currently reserved
August 15, 2024 | 04:34pm CETflashread more
Onsemi signed strategic agreement with Volkswagen to supply semiconductors that enable complete electric vehicle traction inverter solution for VW’s next-generation platform family. In first step, Onsemi to deliver EliteSiC 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) power modules for traction inverters
August 15, 2024 | 04:15pm CETflashread more
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Triglav focuses on South East Europe, agreed to sell Czech branch
October 21, 2014 | 12:11am CEToriginalThe reasons for the sale, the buyer and its profile, transaction financing, the profile of the insurance company Triglav Pojistovna focusing mainly on automobile insurance...
read moreTwo top managers left Hyundai Motor Europe
October 20, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe carmaker is selecting their successors. One of them is Allan Rushforth, who is going to take up…
read moreRescuers from Liberec Region to change most of their ambulances
October 20, 2014 | 11:24pm CEToriginalThe number of cars, price, timing, funding, obsolete fleet, problems with tenders and accidents, ambulance rentals from other regions...
read moreMetaldyne wants to double production in Czech Rep by 2020
October 19, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginalLocations, investment, new Schuler press, grants from the EU, HR, technologies, products and clients, development of lightweight shaft for trucks...
read moreCeska pojistovna appointed new marketing director
October 19, 2014 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThis happened after six months, when Hana Kovarova left the company. The new head of marketing in the largest insurance company in the Czech Republic became a former UniCredit manager...
read moreCar sales in EU up by 6.1% in September
October 19, 2014 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe market has been growing for 13 months in a row. Registrations in Q1-3, drop of smaller Western European markets, results of the Skoda brand, comments by KPMG and AutoSAP...
read moreVarela: Toyota and PSA to increase production at Czech plant
October 16, 2014 | 10:35pm CEToriginalThe current and future working week, HR, production plans for the years 2014 and 2015, the increase in the number of components and equipment of new mini cars, other product for TPCA...
read moreALD Automotive created new department in Czech Rep
October 16, 2014 | 10:22pm CEToriginalIt will have responsibilities, among other things, for branded operating leases for carmaker. Related personnel changes...
read moreCEE Automotive Forum 2014: Further 13 speakers to join conference
October 16, 2014 | 10:17pm CEToriginalThese are representatives of JATO Dynamics, GM, Fiat, Toyota, Mitsubishi Electric, Brose, Exact Systems or Hays. Contracting meetings, companies and their delegates, sponsors...
read moreGroup of entrepreneurs and lawyers successfully blackmail suppliers of carmakers in Czech Rep
October 16, 2014 | 10:07pm CEToriginalA procedure similar to fictitious bankruptcy proceedings, using subcontractors, trumps of blackmailers, the suppliers’ reaction, the amount of damage, fear of resolving the situation through the police and courts...
read moreEC: Agreement of Luxembourg with Fiat Finance and Trade is apparently illegal aid
October 16, 2014 | 09:57pm CEToriginalFiat Finance and Trade lends money to other divisions of the Fiat Group. Details, possible consequences...
read moreAbris to take over 95% stake in AAA Auto
October 15, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalAnthony Denny’s share for sale, the total price and price per share, management, international expansion, offers to minority shareholders...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in September 2014
October 15, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, prices of used cars and motorcycles went down. Prices of servicing and spare parts developed differently. Detailed data, the annual development...
read morePneumatiky.cz: Winter tires more expensive by 3% y/y in Czech Rep
October 15, 2014 | 11:45pm CEToriginalReasons, the increase in prices of Bridgestone, Barum, Continental and Nokian, prices of tires for the Skoda Octavia, another possible rise in prices...
read moreFirst Hyundai dealership according to new concept to be built in Czech Rep
October 14, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe company, location, builder, parameters of the new sales and service complex, dealer’s sales results...
read moreNissan looking for new dealers for three locations in Czech Rep
October 14, 2014 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe requested regions, the first dealership in CEE under the new concept, a new dealer preparing two new showrooms...
read moreCar and van sales in Russia fell by 20.1% in September
October 14, 2014 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe slowdown in the pace of decline, the reasons and influences, results in Q1-3, sales of AvtoVAZ, Volkswagen Group and Skoda brand, AEB’s comment...
read moreAbris obtained consent of Czech Antitrust Office to acquire AAA Auto
October 13, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe profile of the British investment company, which has not been active in the Czech Republic yet, completion of the transaction...
read morePSA appointed one head for all three brands in Czech Rep
October 13, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalIn addition to Citroen and DS brands, Olivier Parry also gained responsibility for Peugeot. Reasons, Nicolas Perrin...
read moreFiat Chrysler Automobiles entered stock market
October 13, 2014 | 11:33pm CEToriginalStock exchanges concerned, share prices on the first day, sales plans of the seventh largest carmaker...
read moreALD Automotive Fleet Awards 2014: Daimler, LeasePlan, Ceska pojistovna, Sixt, Elit and Siemens successful in seventh year
October 12, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginalFleet muses for Company Car of the Year in the Czech Republic went to Toyota, Peugeot, Skoda, Mercedes, Jaguar, Land Rover, VW, Ford, Mazda and Audi. Managers of the Year...
read moreVolkswagen gained permission to build new factory in Poland
October 12, 2014 | 10:48pm CEToriginalThe plant for production of VW Crafter vans will help create up to 10,000 jobs in the Polish automotive industry. Production capacity...
read morePrague public transport company to change one-third of its bus fleet
October 12, 2014 | 10:37pm CEToriginalSize of the contract, the tender notice, the preliminary price, delivery process, timing, the average age of the fleet...
read morePR agency of Porsche Czech Republic to change specialist for one brand
October 12, 2014 | 10:26pm CEToriginalThe reasons, timing, the recent strengthening of external communications of the Czech distributor of Volkswagen, Audi and Seat brands...
read moreNew car registrations increased by 13.1% in Slovakia in Q1-3
October 12, 2014 | 10:16pm CEToriginalSales of the Slovak market leader Skoda grew faster. Czech carmaker's market share...
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