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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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Volkswagen does not want to change its stake in Suzuki
October 18, 2011 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe carmakers intend to conduct further discussions on the mutual dispute internally...
read moreBosch won new contracts in Gasoline Systems Division, to place production in Czech Rep
October 17, 2011 | 01:09am CEToriginalThe Robert Bosch Ceske Budejovice plant will supply the VW Up!/ Skoda Citigo/Seat Mii, the BMW 3 Series (F30), Skoda Rapid/Seat IBL Concept, Volkswagen PQ25 platform...
read moreSkoda Auto continues to strengthen sales organizations for Czech Rep
October 17, 2011 | 12:58am CEToriginalThe transfer of powers from the headquarters, five departments of Region 1 Czech Republic and their leaders, new headquarters, a new position of the advertisement producer...
read moreZizala Lichtsysteme won new contracts, to expand production in Slovakia
October 17, 2011 | 12:42am CEToriginalAt the same time ZKW Slovakia will expand its portfolio with production of headlamps. Location, investment, new halls, HR, R&D centre, customers, new material Duraplast...
read moreMayDay Service Opel: Four benefits free of charge for repair of crashed car after expired warranty at authorized service shop
October 17, 2011 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe benefits are an assistance, claim settlement, a spare car and an extended warranty. Details and exceptions to the warranty from CarGarantie...
read moreCeska pojistovna began offering two new variants of damage liability
October 17, 2011 | 12:23am CEToriginalThe first caused damage without affecting the bonus, price guarantee for 3 years, damage payment without deducting the amortization, collision with wildlife, the insurance limits up to CZK 150 million, smart phone free of charge, prices...
read moreSkoda in 2012: MissionL/Rapid, Superb facelift, Octavia III
October 17, 2011 | 12:12am CEToriginalProduction of the Rapid and the facelifted Superb will be launched in May with a new model year, the third generation Octavia in November...
read moreTrost wants to significantly increase utilization of new central warehouse for Europe by 2015
October 17, 2011 | 12:01am CEToriginalThe current utilization of the logistics center in Nyrany, capacity, addition of a third shift, HR, products and services for independent repair shops...
read moreChevrolet holds autumn maintenance campaign in October
October 16, 2011 | 11:55pm CEToriginalChevrolet care weeks offer an advantaged car inspection before the winter, winter wheels and accessories...
read moreSuzuki wants access to hybrid technologies from Volkswagen or its leaving the alliance
October 16, 2011 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe ultimatum, requirement for repayment of shares, contemplated legal action...
read moreSOS Assist launched phone line for motorists in Czech Rep, which will even help its competitors
October 14, 2011 | 01:25am CEToriginalThe company wants to help protect the drivers from crash hunters. The line 1229 for assistance in case of accident/breakdown, insurance, transport news...
read moreSales of used cars in Auto-Plus program increased by 28.1 % in Q1-3
October 14, 2011 | 01:18am CEToriginalDouble-digit growth in all brands, web visit rate, current bid, up to two-year warranty from CarGarantie...
read moreSaab gained first instalment of loan from Chinese Youngman
October 14, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginalThe money might be used to pay salaries. The amount of the first instalment, instalments’ outlook and approval of investments of Chinese companies...
read moreSkoda Auto restricts production of gearboxes in Czech Rep
October 14, 2011 | 12:35am CEToriginalAccording to the carmaker, it is just a return from the extra shift mode to the original model. However, unions are afraid of a new wave of crisis...
read moreNemec & Partners expands in Czech Rep into online retail insurance
October 13, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginalThe Czech broker founded a company Ceske pojisteni. Insurance grader, cooperating insurance companies, stone branches at car dealers, management of Top-Pojisteni.cz...
read morePininfarina to cease body production and focus on automotive design and engineering
October 13, 2011 | 03:52am CEToriginalThis step follows the termination of car production in 2010. Loss of orders from carmakers Fiat and Ford, details of redundancies...
read moreTrustee to reportedly give up efforts to rescue Saab, exhausting all options to avert bankruptcy
October 13, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginalThe absence of a bridging loan, assignment of debts to the Swedish government and the EIB, the abolition of protection from creditors, the verdict of Chinese regulators...
read moreBosch to invest EUR 12 million in Ceske Budejovice by 2012
October 11, 2011 | 09:44pm CEToriginalGrowth of existing production and transfer of production from Austria, a new hall, 400 new jobs in manufacturing and development, company benefits...
read moreAudi STK Service: STK and emissions free of charge when preparing car at authorized service shop
October 11, 2011 | 09:31pm CEToriginalThe new campaign is also to attract owners of older cars to authorized service centres. Price of the preparation, lifelong mobility guarantee, discounted operations Audi Top Service...
read moreHonda holds autumn service campaign with inspection for CZK 99 in Czech Rep until mid-November
October 11, 2011 | 09:25pm CEToriginalThe amount of discounts on spare parts, accessories and wheels; two months of assistance services free of charge when you purchase annual insurance...
read moreCar prices stagnated in Czech Rep in September in m/m comparison
October 11, 2011 | 01:43am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. Prices of spare parts and maintenance works increased significantly, which may be related to advantageous inspections before winter...
read moreLeasePlan: Crisis increased demand for car leaseback
October 11, 2011 | 01:29am CEToriginalLeasePlan recorded the greatest demand in the Czech Republic in 2009, but demand still continues. In Q4, LeasePlan CZ is ready to buy fleets amounted to...
read morePorsche Inter Auto increased new car sales by 8% in Czech Rep in Q1-3
October 11, 2011 | 01:24am CEToriginalIt happened when the Czech market was slightly growing. Demand for individual brands, confirmation of the outlook for the entire year 2011, sales of used cars...
read moreCeska pojistovna disputes with author of its logo on right to edit it
October 11, 2011 | 01:17am CEToriginalThe company is said to have the logo adjustment legally treated, Zdenek Kolarsky wants to legally defend himself. Expression of both parties and independent law firm...
read moreScania to reduce production because of falling demand, MAN allegedly did so
October 11, 2011 | 01:13am CEToriginalVolkswagen as the majority owner of both companies probably sees an end of the recovery of the truck sector...
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