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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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Fischer Automotive Systems moved production in Czech Rep to larger plant
November 3, 2013 | 11:42pm CEToriginalBy 2015, the company wants to double the plant's turnover. Location, HR, state aid, clients, R&D...
read moreSkoda Rapid: Initial interest in hatchback larger than in liftback in Czech Rep
November 3, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginalOrders for the Rapid Spaceback, advertising campaign, microsite, virtual test drives thanks to Google Street View, sales plan in 2013...
read morePainter Cup 2013: Painter of Autodruzstvo Znojmo won
November 3, 2013 | 11:28pm CEToriginalOther places were also taken by the Skoda dealers. Partners of the seventh year, the winners of previous years...
read moreBMW began offering car warranty for 6 years/200,000 km
November 1, 2013 | 12:46am CEToriginalThe service contract can be newly purchased for up to 10 years/200,000 km. Variants and prices of BMW Extended Warranty and BMW Service Inclusive...
read moreALD Automotive expanded fleet with more than 500 vehicles in Czech Rep over last year
November 1, 2013 | 12:39am CEToriginalRecently, it has thus reached 15,000 vehicles in the portfolio. Interest in operating lease, the contribution of a major client Eurovia...
read moreCebia: Some used car shops in Czech Rep do not detect and show available information on used cars, thus breaching laws
November 1, 2013 | 12:28am CEToriginalThe rate of utilization of the Autotracer system by retailers and consumers, problematic cars and countries, the leader in screening Auto Esa...
read moreInfo Nova holds seminar on Helios Green Automobily in November
November 1, 2013 | 12:17am CEToriginalIt is designed for current and potential clients. The date and location, themes of the fourth year, details of the information system, references...
read moreSkoda Auto confirmed 2013 sales growth plan
October 31, 2013 | 12:19am CEToriginalThe carmaker also expects an increase in 2014 as well as in the following years. Details of the estimates, the number of countries selling...
read morePetr Abrahamek left Suzuki after five years
October 31, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginalAfter the experience in three carmakers, he entered the leasing company SkoFIN in October, where he took the position of...
read moreAuto Activity opened two new showrooms in Jihlava – BMW and Ford
October 30, 2013 | 11:52pm CEToriginalLocation, builder, the amount of investment, the scope of services, entry into the premium segment, relocation of a Ford dealership...
read moreOperating profit of Volkswagen up in Q3, down in Q1-3
October 30, 2013 | 11:47pm CEToriginalCzech subsidiary Skoda Auto recorded a drop in ouput and profit in Q1-3. Reasons...
read moreFord to continue production outages in Romania also in November
October 30, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginalIt will thus follow the previous months. Limiting the production of cars and engines, the number of days, HR, current volume of production of the B-Max in the Craiova plant...
read moreSales of used cars in Das WeltAuto program in Czech Rep increased by 2.1 % in Q1-3
October 30, 2013 | 11:29pm CEToriginalInterest in individual brands, website traffic, version for smart phones, expansion of the sales network...
read moreArval succeeded in CD Cargo tender for car fleet management
October 29, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe use of full-service leasing, fleet size, brands and models of the vehicles, Arval on Board (electronic log book, GPS tracking) in all the vehicles...
read moreDajbych became exclusive distributor of Koni shock absorbers in Czech Rep, first in Central Europe
October 29, 2013 | 11:29pm CEToriginalHistory of the Koni brand from the ITT group, references from Aston Martin, products and application fields, Czech web, forthcoming e-shop...
read moreNew head of Adecco in Czech Rep became Ondrej Wysoglad
October 29, 2013 | 11:16pm CEToriginalHe has been working at the company for several years. Stefano Longo moved to another position within the group. Wysoglad’s objectives...
read moreRenocar relocated BMW dealership in Prague, added Mini brand
October 29, 2013 | 11:04pm CEToriginalLocation, parameters of the new complex, the amount of investment, the new director of Renocar Prague, sales plans, the new BMW 4 Series...
read moreAuto Esa increased sales of used cars by 22 % in Q1-3
October 29, 2013 | 10:52pm CEToriginalResults in September and Q3, interest in the Skoda cars, the results of a branch in Pardubice, taxi to used car shops for free, growth of client loyalty...
read moreAisin Seiki wants to build new plant in Czech Rep
October 28, 2013 | 11:39pm CEToriginalLocation, investment parameters, HR, introduction of new products, clients, growth plan for the years 2012-2016...
read moreAuto Duba expanded portfolio with Mitsubishi brand
October 28, 2013 | 11:14pm CEToriginalLocation, licensing partner, projected sales, results and objectives with the Kia brand, closing one showroom...
read moreSkoda Auto to start producing Yeti facelift on November 10
October 28, 2013 | 11:00pm CEToriginalThe carmaker also prepares the production of the Superb III in its domestic plant in Kvasiny. Specifications and prices of the Yeti after facelift...
read moreCitroen and PSA Finance ceased offering Cashback credit in Czech Rep
October 28, 2013 | 10:48pm CEToriginalTest country within Central Europe, business results, example of funding at the best-selling model Citroen C4...
read moreVolvo began to provide package of free service works in Czech Rep
October 28, 2013 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThe range of services of Volvo Service 2.0, a service program for older cars 4+, the installation of the Czech language at a new price...
read moreALD Automotive Fleet Awards 2013: SkoFIN, ALD, Allianz, CCS, Elit and RWE successful in sixth year
October 28, 2013 | 10:27pm CEToriginalFleet muses for the Company Car of the Year in the Czech Republic went to Opel, Peugeot, Skoda, Mercedes, Range Rover, VW, Ford, Toyota and Mazda. Managers of the Year...
read moreAAA Auto improved sales outlook for 2013
October 28, 2013 | 10:15pm CEToriginalResults in September, 3Q and Q1-3, demand in individual markets, a new plan, inclusion of the Prague car centre in Google Street View...
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