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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
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 13% y/y in July, export by 17%
August 14, 2024 | 11:40am CETflashread more
Raiffeisen-Leasing concluded more than 700 financing contracts in Czechia during five 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 Tesla cars (over 90%), average loan amount for one vehicle is almost CZK 600,000 (EUR 23,810)
August 14, 2024 | 11:31am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe down by 0.2% to 916,300 in July. Sales to grow by 0.2% to 11.58 million in 2024
August 14, 2024 | 11:25am CETflashread more
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Renault and Dacia continue with number of advantages in Czech Rep even in January
January 27, 2010 | 12:22am CEToriginalThe customer receives the biggest advantage along with financing—a discount and an extended warranty free of charge. Individual models...
read moreJaguar Land Rover wants to increase sales of both brands in Czech Rep in 2010
January 26, 2010 | 04:03am CEToriginalThe carmaker expects even double growth in Land Rover. Specific sales plans for 2010, the volume of the fleet and brand financing...
read moreHyundai in Europe in 2010 and 2011: ix35, Santa Fe facelift, new Sonata/i40, two successors to Matrix
January 26, 2010 | 03:47am CEToriginalOne of them will be manufactured in the Czech plant in Nosovice. Its production will begin earlier than the carmaker stated...
read moreSAIC wants to start production and sales of MG cars in Europe this year
January 26, 2010 | 03:27am CEToriginalProduction will begin in late 2010 at a plant of the bankrupt company MG Rover in the British town...
read moreAAA Auto currently not to build network of commercial service shops
January 26, 2010 | 03:16am CEToriginalThe company is not compelled to resort to the service because margins on used cars have been left untouched by the crisis as on the new cars...
read moreLG Electronics deepens cooperation with Volkswagen Group on audio equipment supplies
January 26, 2010 | 03:07am CEToriginalVolkswagen is being supplied with audio systems by Bosch as well. Details of the new contract with LG including supplies for brands VW, Skoda and Seat...
read moreHyundai wants to increase annual sales to 500,000 cars in Europe by 2014, has big plans in Czech Rep too
January 26, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe carmaker increased sales by 26.6% on the European market in 2009 and market share by 0.6 percentage points. In 2010...
read moreAutocentrum Pardubice and Autocentrum Hradec Kralove under new brand Autocentrum Barth
January 26, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalThe dealer of new and used cars, such as Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Fiat, has also introduced a new website and logo...
read moreGeneral Motors considers building another plant in China
January 26, 2010 | 02:09am CEToriginalGM sales increase surpassed market growth in the country last year. This year it should copy the market. Construction of a new plant would begin as soon as...
read moreJaguar Land Rover to decide on closing one of three plants during H1 2010
January 26, 2010 | 01:43am CEToriginalCar production has decreased in the last two years but Jaguar Land Rover has seen revival in its key markets...
read moreIIR hold professional training Certified Fleet Manager in Prague in mid-February
January 26, 2010 | 01:29am CEToriginalThe training will address financing, purchase, costs, Car Policy, outsourcing, insurance, and technologies. The training will be carried out by representatives of companies...
read moreCebia: At least 1 million cars with downsized speedometer in Czech Rep
January 26, 2010 | 01:18am CEToriginalFraudulent manipulation of speedometers makes a loss of around CZK 6 billion yearly, which is much more than the value of stolen cars...
read morePeugeot offering selected cars 207, 308 and Partner with insurance for free in January
January 26, 2010 | 12:48am CEToriginalThis offer is not being tied to funding. Some versions are in the special offer cheaper by up to CZK 60,000...
read moreGM, Swedish Government and Spyker have possibly agreed on Saab sales terms, parties denied it
January 25, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginalAccording to the interested parties, no decision on Saab has been made so far. Ed Whitacre was confirmed in office indefinitely...
read moreAuto-Exner opened showroom with new concept Audi Terminal in Prague 9
January 25, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalIt is only the second Audi Terminal in the Czech Republic. This concept of a showroom offers fast service; used cars are sold separately or...
read moreToyota call down further 2.3 million cars for inspection in USA
January 25, 2010 | 11:38pm CEToriginalPossible defect of speed pedal may therefore affect more cars than 4.2 million previously convened. This call relates to models...
read moreAuto Palace postponed construction of Infiniti showroom in Slovakia, and replaced dealership head in Czech Rep
January 25, 2010 | 04:01am CEToriginalSale of Infiniti cars was under the plan in the Czech Republic in 2009. Norbert Wilhelm has been replaced in the management of Infiniti Centre Prague by...
read moreSales and market share of Nissan up in Czech Rep and across Central Europe in 2009
January 25, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginalSuccessful crossover Qashqai will pass through a facelift this year and will get a smaller sibling Juke. These and other innovations are to help in 2010—to increase sales in the region by...
read moreJaguar and Land Rover will offer all models, motorizations and equipment versions in Czech Rep
January 25, 2010 | 03:39am CEToriginalWarranty terms, mobility guarantee, rates in the service, pricing, basic prices of single models and arrival of the new generation Jaguar XJ...
read moreKia Sportage: Third generation to be introduced in Geneva, production to be started in Zilina in June
January 25, 2010 | 03:32am CEToriginalRecently launched production of the sister model Hyundai ix35 and increasing deliveries to Hyundai’s Czech plant increase production of engines in Zilina...
read moreSkoda Auto wants to get rid of over 2,400 people this year, mostly agency workers
January 25, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginalThe number of employees of the Czech carmaker would be reduced by about 10%. According to the company management, the crisis is not over yet...
read moreAuto Esa sales increased by 12.6% in 2009, 2010 expectations to be up by 10%
January 25, 2010 | 03:10am CEToriginalBest-selling models, average price development, interest on financing at Auto Esa and the assumption of market development in 2010...
read moreAuto Hase expanded scope by another brand, opened Nissan showroom in Stodulky, Prague 5
January 25, 2010 | 02:57am CEToriginalNissan thus has a dealer in the western half of Prague after half a year again. Nissan showroom found a place in a complex of company Autocentrum Duba...
read moreGeneral Motors is interested in Saab sale, production continues
January 25, 2010 | 02:35am CEToriginalSaab concentrated car production to Sweden; production of the model 9-3 Cabriolet was initiated in Trollhattan on January 12...
read moreNew importer to start with four Jaguar and five Land Rover dealers in Czech Rep
January 25, 2010 | 02:24am CEToriginalPart of the network are both existing and new partners, however, to some the license has not been extended. Details of sales and service network and further negotiations...
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