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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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MAN to cease production of buses in Germany and move it to Eastern Europe
May 21, 2014 | 10:57pm CEToriginalReasons, plants, models, timing, HR, the situation at sister brand Scania...
read moreAudi Quattro Experience: Audi holds test event of AWD cars in Czech Rep
May 21, 2014 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe city, date, models to be tested, a competition for an Audi Sportback S1 for the weekend...
read moreNEVS to suspend production of Saab cars
May 21, 2014 | 10:40pm CEToriginalReasons, timing, planned outage duration, the current daily production...
read moreFiat plans to invest over EUR 500 million in Poland
May 21, 2014 | 05:51am CEToriginalThe location, timing, HR, production of a new model, export also to North America...
read moreJaroslav Mlynar to leave Ceska pojistovna
May 21, 2014 | 05:37am CEToriginalHe has been working at Generali Group for 22 years and will continue to act as its advisor. The timing, changes in equity of Generali PPF Holding, the new head of the largest Czech insurance company...
read moreOpel won two new corporate clients in Czech Rep
May 21, 2014 | 02:12am CEToriginalCompanies, size of fleets, models and colours, brand change, supplier-dealer and its business plans for 2014...
read moreJohnson Controls and SAIC to join production of car interiors
May 21, 2014 | 02:05am CEToriginalProfile of the new joint venture, shares of the companies, corporate domicile, products, revenues, circumstances, activities devoted...
read moreSaint-Gobain Sekurit prepares new investment in Czech Rep
May 20, 2014 | 01:45am CEToriginalLocation, new halls for the production of automotive glass, capacity of the plan, timing, HR, clients...
read moreSOR completed rotation of several managers
May 20, 2014 | 01:35am CEToriginalAt the same time, the Czech bus manufacturer made a change to the structure of the sales department and strengthened marketing...
read moreOpel to strengthen communication of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep and Slovakia
May 20, 2014 | 01:28am CEToriginalThe importer has chosen two PR agencies, which will focus on product and corporate communications. The results of the tender, targeting of the Opel LCV brand...
read moreCzech Rep may change rules to recover debts of liability insurance
May 20, 2014 | 01:21am CEToriginalAuthor of the amendment, proposals and positions of the parties and individual MPs, elimination of unauthorized calls of CKP for payments to the guarantee fund for uninsured cars...
read moreMubea wants to build new plant in Czech Rep
May 19, 2014 | 12:57am CEToriginalThe locations considered, plot size required, HR, timing, clients, company activities in the Czech Republic...
read moreEU car sales up by 4.6% in April
May 19, 2014 | 12:48am CEToriginalIt was the eighth month of growth. The increase was mitigated by a decline in demand in Germany. Stagnation of discounts, significant growth of the Dacia and Skoda brands, a comment by KPMG...
read moreGM struggles with massive recalls, covering millions of cars
May 19, 2014 | 12:33am CEToriginalThe models including those exported to Europe, faults, repair costs, investigation of the carmaker, criticism of NHTSA...
read moreVolkswagen to produce one Skoda model in Poland
May 15, 2014 | 11:06pm CEToriginalIt will be a further step in its strategy to produce sister models of the Volkswagen Group brands in one place. The model, locations, timing...
read moreNexen Tire to probably build its first European plant in Czech Rep
May 15, 2014 | 10:44pm CEToriginalOne region has already approved the sale of land to the company. Location, the amount of investments, HR, clients, preparation and project timing, statements of the state representatives...
read morePolice charged three other companies in case of Czech Post’s contracts, including Agrotec
May 15, 2014 | 10:34pm CEToriginalSo far, there have been seven companies and 15 people charged. Most of the contracts under investigation, however, concern construction works, not the operation of vehicles...
read moreNeturen opened plant in Czech Rep, first in Europe
May 15, 2014 | 12:13am CEToriginalLocation, HR, amount of investment, production capacity, products, material supplier, clients, and prospects for the future...
read moreSkoda to soon offer consumer operating lease in Czech Rep
May 14, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalTiming, models, versions, prices, inspiration from leases for employee, benefits of rental, sales of used cars, business expectations...
read moreAGC Automotive received contract on hybrid model from Porsche
May 14, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalProduction of two types of glass will be ensured by a factory in the Czech Republic. Model, volume of production, other clients, expansion of the Chuderice plant, HR...
read moreVolvo Group has appointed new Sales Director of Renault Trucks for Czech Rep
May 14, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe function has been taken by a manager from Slovakia. His predecessor has moved into the field of construction machinery. Details...
read moreHyundai began offering branded operating lease in Czech Rep, Arval became partner
May 14, 2014 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe product brand, dealers involved in the pilot operation, the target group, the situation in Central Europe...
read moreSDA: Carmakers prepared concept for quality vehicle repairs in Czech Rep
May 14, 2014 | 12:19am CEToriginalDetails of the Fair-Play concept, signatories to the memorandum, the attitude of insurers and the UOHS, renewal of the commission for the automotive industry...
read moreLinda Jackson to become new head of Citroen brand
May 14, 2014 | 12:11am CEToriginalAt the same time, PSA appointed the head of the DS premium brand. Frederic Banzet will be promoted to...
read moreBrisk won contract for new range of engines from Volkswagen
May 13, 2014 | 12:59am CEToriginalProduct, R&D, success in the pre-audit, other products and clients…
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