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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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Car of the Year 2013 in Czech Rep: Two competitions to be apparently replaced by one
April 15, 2012 | 09:13pm CEToriginalMotoring journalists (KMN, KMP), Automotive Industry Association (SAP) and Car Importers Association (SDA) have agreed on a unified form of the poll. Details...
read moreSeat to move from LPG to CNG
April 15, 2012 | 09:05pm CEToriginalInterest in Ibiza LPG and Leon LPG in the Czech Republic, the situation in the Volkswagen Group, Mii CNG and Leon CNG, Leon III in three body versions...
read moreMercedes-Benz began offering Vito E-Cell in Czech Rep
April 15, 2012 | 08:52pm CEToriginalThe first electric van of Daimler can be rented only. Two options, details of financing, the quota for the Czech Republic in 2012...
read more28 HEVs and one EV registered in Czech Rep in March
April 15, 2012 | 08:46pm CEToriginalIn Q1 2012, it is 61 HEVs and six EVs. To the traditional Japanese brands Toyota, Lexus and Honda were added the first hybrid Citroen and first electric Skoda in March...
read moreUnions at Skoda Auto refused to wage increase by 4.7%, there had been no shift on Saturday
April 15, 2012 | 08:36pm CEToriginalHowever, both parties have already agreed on a variable bonus and trade unionists withdrew from the requirement of inflationary clause. The next round of collective bargaining...
read moreGrammer suspended further investment in Czech Rep, not receive grant from state
April 13, 2012 | 05:47am CEToriginalProduction of seats for Daimler and DAF has started; other truck manufacturers are also interested. Projected revenues in 2012 and 2013, HR...
read moreMercedes-Benz saw record interest in its cars in Czech Rep in Q1
April 13, 2012 | 05:37am CEToriginalThis applies to both sales and orders; demand went up by tens of percent. Details, outlook and new models in 2012...
read moreCar sales in Russia increased by 13% in March
April 13, 2012 | 05:28am CEToriginalIt is a slowdown in growth from 25% in February. Sales in Q1 rose by 19%. AEB’s comment...
read moreSkoda Auto increased number of Czech suppliers in 2011, other moved to Mlada Boleslav
April 12, 2012 | 04:20am CEToriginalThe proportion of suppliers from Central Europe is almost unchanged. New purchase skills by Volkswagen, an overview of suppliers...
read moreAuto-Exner fully started Hyundai dealership in Prague, sold 20 cars yet
April 12, 2012 | 03:46am CEToriginalThe company provides complete services in sales and service. Current status of orders, fleet potential, sales plan in 2012...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in March
April 12, 2012 | 03:31am CEToriginalWhile prices of used cars decreased, in case of new cars they went up. Prices of spare parts and service works continued to rise…
read moreSaab's value covers quarter of its debts
April 12, 2012 | 03:22am CEToriginalSaab’s creditors include GM, employees and the Swedish government. Assets and debts, the chances of debt settlement...
read moreSkoda Auto increased bid for growth of wage rates, unions to consult it
April 12, 2012 | 03:09am CEToriginalDetails of the carmaker’s offer, closed chapters, agreement on flexible accounts, the next round of collective bargaining...
read moreCCS: Petrol in Czech Rep went up to new record last week, diesel slightly cheaper
April 12, 2012 | 03:00am CEToriginalPrice of gasoline rose by tens of hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreHenniges Automotive to increase production in Czech Rep, obtained new contracts
April 11, 2012 | 04:53am CEToriginalThe new hall; the transfer of lines from Germany and Pribor, Czech Rep; the amount of investments; HR; customers; models and quantities of deliveries; new orders on Skoda, VW and Seat cars...
read moreSeat loses dealers in Czech Rep
April 11, 2012 | 04:29am CEToriginalOver the past six months four companies stopped selling Seat cars, mostly in big cities. Current status of sales and service network...
read moreBehr makes changes in supply strategy
April 11, 2012 | 04:15am CEToriginalIn the Czech Republic, the company has been reducing supplies outsourcing from Tier 2 suppliers and centralizing production more in order to save logistics costs. Related investments, new lines, HR, products, customers...
read moreVolvo Trucks wants to build new sales and service complex in Czech Rep
April 11, 2012 | 04:06am CEToriginalIt will be located near the highway and will replace the current inadequate premises. Location, timing, HR, parameters of the new Volvo Truck Centre...
read moreCar importers in Czech Rep started to label dealerships and service shops with stickers
April 11, 2012 | 03:48am CEToriginalThose inform the client on what activities and brands branches are authorized for. Database of authorized partners, verification…
read moreSwell began to test water resistance of automotive components
April 11, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalDetails of coverage test IPX9K, accreditation of new activities in the testing shop, vacant job opportunities, customers...
read moreAuto Charouz expands with Ford brand in Czech Rep
April 10, 2012 | 02:01am CEToriginalThe reason is, among other things servicing of Ford Transit vans for the Czech Post. New and upcoming Ford Charouz showrooms in Bohemia and Moravia...
read moreSkoda Auto to extent body shop in one of Czech plants
April 10, 2012 | 01:54am CEToriginalAt the same time, the welding technologies will be innovated for future models. The growth of capacity, new jobs, timing, related investments...
read moreHyundai chose second dealer in Ceske Budejovice
April 10, 2012 | 01:48am CEToriginalIt is a company outside the automotive industry, which will build a showroom for the brand. The company, showroom location, personnel recruitment...
read moreHenniges Automotive returned to Czech Rep under new owner
April 10, 2012 | 01:37am CEToriginalThe company bought Jyco Europe with operations in the Czech Republic and Germany and has thus returned to the region of Ostrava. The history of Henniges Hranice...
read moreLand Rover Road Show 2012: Land Rover organizes test event in Czech Rep in April
April 10, 2012 | 01:25am CEToriginalThose interested can test six Land Rover and Ranger Rover models at three dates in three locations, in terrain and on the circuit. The number of vacancies...
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