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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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Zetsche: Daimler wants to increase production of small cars, planning more models
February 12, 2014 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe carmaker is thus considering building a new plant and raising production capacities in Asia and South America. Details of the plan, sales in 2013...
read moreMuller: Porsche to surpass sales of 200,000 cars already in 2015
February 12, 2014 | 11:15pm CEToriginalIt is three years earlier than the carmaker originally planned. Results in 2013...
read moreADAC Head Peter Mayer resigned
February 12, 2014 | 11:02pm CEToriginalPoliticians, however, have called for the resignation of the entire board of directors of the largest German automobile club. Results of the Deloitte audit to the poll Yellow Angel...
read moreGM to invest EUR 250 million in engine production in Poland
February 12, 2014 | 03:08am CEToriginalThe location, a new engine and its parameters, an aggregate for two brands, production volume, timing...
read moreTomas Patocka left Scania Czech Republic
February 12, 2014 | 12:04am CEToriginalHe worked at the Czech representations of the manufacturer of Scania trucks and buses since 2010. His successor...
read moreWinterkorn urged top executives of Volkswagen Group to maintain pressure on costs
February 11, 2014 | 11:50pm CEToriginalReducing costs and pressure on prices also applies to the Czech carmaker Skoda Auto. Details of his letter, sales of the group in 2013...
read moreHirschmann Automotive reorganizes production
February 11, 2014 | 01:48am CEToriginalThis applies to all plants, namely in Austria, Romania, Morocco and the Czech Republic. Shifts in production, HR, products and clients, a new plant in China...
read moreSkoda Auto to use further extended work shifts in production of Fabia in Czech Rep
February 11, 2014 | 01:38am CEToriginalReason of this measure, timing, action model Fabia Tour with a 4-year warranty and the RS front bumper, the Fabia III without the RS version...
read moreAutomobile Things created the post of Ombudsman for clients of Czech used car shops
February 10, 2014 | 10:34pm CEToriginalThe function has been assumed by the MP for ANO 2011 and motoring expert Stanislav Berkovec. Method of case investigation, balance reports...
read moreVosicky (Hyundai): Czech car market fell by 8 % in January
February 10, 2014 | 01:08am CEToriginalAccording to SDA’s statistics, the market showed an increase of 13%. The increasing re-exports, comment of SDA, the results of brands, including Hyundai...
read morePino Automotive increases production in Czech Rep
February 10, 2014 | 12:50am CEToriginalSpanish investor, factory location and its expansion, the plant manager, products, HR, financial results...
read moreOne Citroen dealer ceased operation in Czech Rep
February 10, 2014 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe company, history, location of the showroom, the reasons, take-over of employees by another dealer...
read moreDAF began providing financial services of Paccar Financial in Czech Rep
February 9, 2014 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe products offered including service contracts, first deals, profile of the Czech branch and its head...
read moreJiri Dufek returns to lead Construct
February 9, 2014 | 11:40pm CEToriginalHe was working in the company manufacturing mechanical car security features for over 15 years, after that he worked at Secar Bohemia offering electronic vehicle security...
read moreGerman carmakers threaten to return ADAC prizes due to new affair
February 9, 2014 | 11:29pm CEToriginalFraudulent handling of brand ranking in the poll Yellow Angel, abuse of rescue helicopters and airplanes by leaders of the automobile club...
read moreHyundai to increase production of ix35 in Czech Rep
February 6, 2014 | 11:32pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will start exporting this SUV to another country in North America. Reasons, affected markets, timing...
read moreAston Martin takes big recall action, to cut off one Chinese supplier
February 6, 2014 | 11:17pm CEToriginalThe supplier used the wrong material for one component. The affected contractors and subcontractors, models, number of cars, year of manufacture...
read moreVolvo AB to cut further 2,400 jobs
February 6, 2014 | 11:05pm CEToriginalThose will be the manufacturing and non-manufacturing positions. The reasons, timing, financial results in 2013...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 13% in January 2014
February 6, 2014 | 02:48am CEToriginalThis is the best January result since 2004. The growth was driven by Skoda, Dacia, BMW, Seat, Ford, Peugeot and Opel brands. Commercial vehicles showed good results, too. Comment of SDA...
read moreBMW to end Mini production at Magna Steyr
February 6, 2014 | 02:35am CEToriginalMoving production to two other countries, timing, a new contract of BMW and Magna for contract manufacturing in Austria...
read moreAAA Auto returned to Hungary
February 5, 2014 | 11:53pm CEToriginalThe first branch, services, financing and insurance, partners, HR, advertising campaign, targets...
read moreCar sales in Germany rose by 7.2% in January
February 5, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginalProduction and export of vehicles in the country have also been rising. Detailed information, outlook of VDIK...
read moreKOH-I-NOOR bought Czech tool and press works Ronas
February 5, 2014 | 06:27am CEToriginalChange of the company’s name, revenues, HR, clients, prepared investments, expansion of KOH-I-NOOR Machinery not only in the Czech Republic...
read moreAuto Palace opened Skoda dealership in Prague
February 5, 2014 | 06:16am CEToriginalThe ninth brand in the group's portfolio in the Czech Republic, the branch location and its sales performance in 2013, 2014 sales plan of Skoda cars...
read moreDemand for LPG vehicles and HEVs in Czech Rep up by tens of percent in 2013
February 5, 2014 | 03:52am CEToriginalConversely, demand for EVs and CNG vehicles fell at a double-digit pace. Results in December, leaders of alternative drives...
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