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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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Nissan introduced another plan for dismissals in Spanish plants
September 1, 2009 | 12:52pm CEToriginalThe Japanese carmaker intends to decrease production by more than 60% in Spain compared to last year’s production…
read moreAAA Auto posted net profit of EUR 693,000 in H1
August 31, 2009 | 10:32pm CEToriginalCar sale is growing in 2009 as well as the turnover ratio of cars in stock. The company registers a positive trend even in Q3...
read moreChrysler and Nissan backed down plan for mutual car supplies
August 31, 2009 | 09:05pm CEToriginalNissan should produce small passenger cars for Chrysler from 2010. However, in the small cars‘ production Chrysler found a new opportunity in a form of a partnership with…
read moreScrap bonus in USA boosted sales of almost 700,000 new cars during a month
August 31, 2009 | 03:05pm CEToriginalJapanese carmakers cut a bigger share than the US ones. The most popular model bought within the scrap bonus program became...
read moreToyota convenes over 688,000 cars into services in China
August 30, 2009 | 11:08pm CEToriginalThis is the highest number of such car convening in China. This is due to a defective electric window control. The convening action applies to models...
read moreGerman government aims to favour domestic producers of luxury cars after just ending scrap bonus
August 28, 2009 | 12:48pm CEToriginalCurrently, it is not favourable for German carmakers' employees to buy a newish car. The proposal came from the carmaker BMW...
read moreDolnorakouska pojistovna has agreed with Kooperativa to take over portfolio in the Czech Rep
August 28, 2009 | 11:10am CEToriginalThe insurance company, which has also offered a damage liability in the Czech Republic, negotiated the transfer of over 6,000 contracts with...
read moreGerman government willing to accept offer for purchase odf Opel submitted by RHJ under certain conditions
August 28, 2009 | 10:40am CEToriginalThe improved management of General Motors in the last months does not force the US carmaker to sell Opel…
read moreTimken sold production of bearing needles to JTEKT
August 28, 2009 | 09:19am CEToriginalThe US company is thus leaving the business after six years. Parts of the transaction for more than USD 300 million are also Timken’s activities in the Czech Republic…
read moreGiant project of A. Charouz group in Prague - Sterboholy for several billion crowns to be probably delayed
August 27, 2009 | 09:39pm CEToriginalThe first phase includes a giant showroom with an offer of more than 35 brands and four-star hotel should be originally finished in 2011, but...
read moreToyota to decrease production capacities by up to 10% round the world due to crisis
August 27, 2009 | 12:39pm CEToriginalThe attenuation in three plants in Japan, Great Britain and USA would decrease production capacity by 700,000 cars. Nevertheless, Toyota is said to be considering a stronger cut-down…
read moreState holding Russian Technologies intends to establish new automotive group
August 27, 2009 | 11:46am CEToriginalThis would include Russian carmakers AvtoVAZ and Kamaz. However, Europen carmakers have shares in them...
read moreUOHS re-included company Domansky to Lesy CR tender for 130 off-road cars, and it has won contract
August 27, 2009 | 10:37am CEToriginalOriginal winner, the company Autocentrum Pardubice, failed by a few thousand crowns only. UOHS continues dealing with other controversial tender of Lesy CR...
read moreGeneral Motors may keep Opel, German government denies that
August 27, 2009 | 09:06am CEToriginalAllegedly, GM is considering a way to obtain USD 4 billion—with their help it could afford to keep the loss-making Opel. Head of GM wants to have the plan ready by…
read moreInvestors buy VW shares in Czech Rep by 45% more expensively than in Germany
August 26, 2009 | 08:50pm CEToriginalVW shares transactions are reaching a record level on the Czech stock exchange RM-System. Strong interest has even prevented company Fio from market maker business...
read moreUsed cars’ import to Czech Rep fell by 40% from January to July
August 26, 2009 | 06:21pm CEToriginalThe interest cooling of imported used cars should have been affected by this year's crown weakening against the euro, the introduction of vehicle registration fee, a decrease in new car prices, but also...
read moreCar production in Britain fell most slowly since the beginning of this year in July
August 26, 2009 | 02:50pm CEToriginalSpecifically, the production decline was the slowest in over the past 10 months, and the government's scap bonus plan contributed to it. In July, the fall reached...
read moreGerman automotive specialist: General Motors not to survive without Opel
August 26, 2009 | 11:18am CEToriginalThe reason is that GM needs German engineers and Opel’s know-how. The offer submitted by RHJ is thus more attractive because it assumes…
read moreAlternative in form of consignment sale has proved at AAA Auto
August 26, 2009 | 10:21am CEToriginalThe company began to focus on the consignment sale early this year, when the share was only 2%. However, in August it has already reached...
read moreInsurance companies: The biggest risk of theft for more expensive German cars Audi, Mercedes-Benz or BMW
August 26, 2009 | 09:21am CEToriginalAsian brands are said to be stolen the least. According to some specialists, the highest risk of theft is faced up by owners of…
read moreVolkswagen convenes 13,500 cars to services due to faulty gearbox
August 25, 2009 | 11:02pm CEToriginalAccording to the carmaker, some cars may have a faulty temperature sensor in the gearbox, causing a dashboard light’s switch on. This applies to models...
read moreGermany wants to become main market of technologies for electric cars and hybrids
August 25, 2009 | 03:29pm CEToriginalThe German government will support development of batteries, network integration and production of electric cars themselves so that by the year 2020 there would be…
read moreDecision on new Kia engine plant in Slovakia should be taken in September
August 25, 2009 | 02:45pm CEToriginalIf the carmaker approves the investment for Slovakia, construction will begin at the turn of this year. However, its plant near Zilina is currently looking for 100 new employees for reasons…
read moreGeneral Motors reportedly drags out decision on sale of Opel until election in Germany
August 25, 2009 | 01:33pm CEToriginalThe US carmaker wants to sell Opel to RHJ in contrast to the German government. Opel’s works’ council and employees threatened…
read moreJung: Skoda Auto about to increase sales by 50% minimally to more than 90,000 cars in China in 2009
August 24, 2009 | 08:08pm CEToriginalThe introduction of Superb second generation on the Chinese market might also contribute to it. In future, the carmaker aims to introduce in China every year...
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