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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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Auto Brejla expanded portfolio with another brand and became Citroen dealer
June 18, 2013 | 12:29am CEToriginalLocation of the Citroen showroom, DS Salon, parameters of the dealership, increasing the offer with commercial vehicles and premium cars...
read moreMlynar (Ceska pojistovna): Automobile insurance to become slightly more expensive in Czech Rep in 2013
June 18, 2013 | 12:23am CEToriginalThe reasons for the increase in the prices of damage liability insurance and accident insurance, the expected development in the business and property insurance...
read moreCB Auto opened new Volkswagen showroom in Czech Rep
June 18, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalLocation, the first VW showroom by the modular concept in South Bohemia, start of the sale of used cars in the Das WeltAuto program...
read moreOpel LCV Restart: Opel wants to increase sales of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep and Slovakia
June 17, 2013 | 06:29am CEToriginalCertification of local conversion firms, professional CV Specialista centres, service contracts, Wurth accessories, Movano 4x4, campaign, roadshow, fleet, sales plan...
read moreCitroen and PSA Finance innovated credit product Cashback in Czech Rep
June 17, 2013 | 06:17am CEToriginalThe client can newly choose the amount of non-purpose part of the loan. Two other options remain unchanged. Example for 50% cashback...
read moreCar production in Czech Rep fell by 6% in May, by 14.5% over five months
June 17, 2013 | 12:30am CEToriginalThe decline was recorded by Skoda, Hyundai and TPCA. Avia produced a few trucks only, production of Tatra increased. Production of buses declined slightly...
read moreSkoda offers owners of flooded cars several benefits in Czech Rep
June 17, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginalThese are free towing, vehicle inspection, spare car, parts at discount or favored financing of a new car. Financial gift...
read moreCar sales in China rose by 9% in May
June 17, 2013 | 12:15am CEToriginalAfter adding trucks and buses, the increase is even greater. The slowdown in growth compared to April, the results for five months...
read moreAshok Leyland reportedly to stop selling Avia trucks in Europe
June 14, 2013 | 04:20am CEToriginalThe vehicles produced in India should be exported to almost all over the world but not the EU. Sale of the Czech plant...
read moreDefend Group separated Insurance Division and found two partners for cooperation
June 14, 2013 | 04:13am CEToriginalProducts of the Defend Insurance Group Division, partners for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, new extended warranties for new cars...
read moreSkoda Auto showed decline in sales of 2.9% in May
June 14, 2013 | 04:00am CEToriginalThe brand, however, grew in UK and Scandinavia. Mitigation of the decline in sales, results in the Czech Republic, demand for various models...
read moreMercedes-Benz: We did well with passenger cars in Czech Rep in spring
June 13, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginalConcluded contracts and deliveries each month, interest in compact models, sales of used cars in the CarStore program...
read moreCitroen restored scrap bonus in Czech Rep
June 13, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe amount of the bonus for environmentally friendly disposal of vehicle or trade-in purchase, the affected models, prices, conditions, cooperation with used car shops...
read moreOpel to assemble Corsa cars in Belarus
June 13, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginalLocation, partner, timing, mode of assembly, import of sets from Western Europe, annual production, markets of sale...
read moreFloods in Czech Rep: AAA Auto lent van to Czech Red Cross, put one flooded branch into operation
June 13, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginalModel and its use, repeated flood help, location of the affected car centre...
read moreIsuzu Trucks has new importers in Czech Rep and Slovakia
June 13, 2013 | 12:44am CEToriginalThe original distributor and seller of Isuzu trucks in Central Europe failed, subsidiary companies are in liquidation. Details...
read moreOlfin Car left another city in Czech Rep
June 13, 2013 | 12:27am CEToriginalCurrently, Olfin Car has been operating only in three cities in eastern Bohemia. Location, dealerships of two brands, the new operator...
read moreAEB lowered car sales outlook in Russia in 2013
June 12, 2013 | 11:38pm CEToriginalSales in May fell by 12% and the decrease rate has thus accelerated. Results of Skoda, sales in January-May...
read moreGreat Wall to enter Central Europe, established importer for Czech Rep and Slovakia
June 12, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginalPartner, models, LPG drive, web, warranty, participation in trade fairs, situation in Europe, upcoming models and prices...
read moreVolkswagen introduced e-mobility strategy until 2015
June 12, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalEVs and plug-in HEVs (e-Up, e-Golf, Golf Twin Drive, Passat B8 Twin Drive), timing, prices, two dealers in the Czech Republic, Mobile Online Service application...
read moreToyota offers stock cars with extended warranty free of charge in Czech Rep and Slovakia when using funding
June 12, 2013 | 12:02am CEToriginalThe duration of the campaign, parameters of the Toyota Extracare extended warranty, Toyota Insurance Komplet…
read moreVolkswagen offers owners of flooded VW, Audi and Seat cars advantageous servicing in Czech Rep
June 11, 2013 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThis includes a free inspection during a subsequent repair and a discount on spare parts. The amount of discount, validity of the offer...
read moreVolvo offers loan with 0% increase on purchase of new car in Czech Rep
June 11, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe affected models, the amount of down payment, a financing example, parameters of insurance including GAP insurance...
read moreHLS Engineering wants to expand its design office in Czech Rep
June 11, 2013 | 01:07am CEToriginalIt is located in Mlada Boleslav and works mainly for German carmakers. The plan until 2014, clients and projects...
read moresAutoleasing chose second partner for insurance of financed cars in Czech Rep
June 11, 2013 | 12:58am CEToriginalClients can now choose from two insurance companies when arranging a loan for a car – Kooperativa and Allianz. Parameters of the Allianz insurance...
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