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CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 6.4% to EUR 764 per claim in 2025, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and comfort electrics defects are most often, (internal combustion) engine and fuel system (including turbochargers) repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics systems are most reliable
April 8, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Automotive Day 2026: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 5th exhibition of electric vehicles, hybrids (21 brands: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Leapmotor, Opel, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Toyota, MG, Porsche, Škoda, Volkswagen, Subaru, Suzuki, Tatra, Microlino, Alpine) in Prague, Czechia on April 8 with test drives. Technology, energy companies (Porsche Engineering, Valeo, PRE) to also join event. What began as Hyundai Day in 2022 has grown over past few years into respected mobility showcase connecting academic community with automotive industry, university said
April 8, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 16% in March, by 5.2% to 699,404 in Q1 (motorcycles +45.5%, +43.9%; buses +12%, +34.7%; vans/trucks -1.9%, -9.4%; trailers +12.5%, -0.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 33.4% to 235,744 in Q1 (159,630 BEVs +41.3%, 76,114 PHEVs +19.3%), representing share of 33.7% (22.8+10.9%)
April 8, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Portu, ČSÚ: If price of petrol followed growth of average net wage in Czechia since 1989, one litre would currently cost approximately CZK 124/EUR 5. Purchasing power of Czechs increased approximately threefold over past 36 years, when price of Natural 95 raised from CZK 8/EUR 0.33 to CZK 34.46/EUR 1.42 per liter in 1989-2025 (+331%), but Czech salaries grew from CZK 2,500/EUR 100 to CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600 (+1453%) on average. Gasoline thus became roughly three times cheaper in real terms, when at that time Czech bought 312 litres for average wage, but last year 1,126 liters
April 7, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 12.9% in March, down by 2.1% to 401,556 units in Q1 (vans up to 5.1 tonnes +10.9%, +4%; trucks +3.1%, -3.7%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 9.7 pp to 27.9% in first three months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.7 pp to 79.6%
April 7, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Ústí nad Labem Region, Czechia approved delimitation of areas for deep mining of lithium at Cínovec in Ore Mountains. Decision of representatives is key for further decisions by investor Geomet (51/49 joint venture of Severočeské doly/ČEZ and European Metals Holdings/EMH) on implementation of project worth CZK 42 billion (EUR 1.7 billion), of which costs of building processing plant should be CZK 25 billion and mine itself CZK 5 billion. Project made significant progress in recent years – completion of definitive feasibility study/DFS and submission of EIA documentation to Ministry of Environment (December 2025), awarding subsidy of maximum of EUR 350 million/CZK 8.8 billion for construction of lithium processing plant in Prunéřov near Chomutov from Strategic Investments for Climate Neutral Economy programme (November 2025), receiving grant of CZK 800 million/EUR 32 million from Fair Transition Fund (April 2025), inclusion by European Commission among strategic projects under Critical Raw Materials Act/CRMA regulation (March 2025), changing location of processing plant from Dukla industrial zone near Újezdeček to Prunéřov to site of former coal-fired power plant (April 2024), EBRD invested EUR 6 million in EMH shares and currently holds 5.18% interest (July 2023), redemption of land and options in Dukla location for CZK 966 million (June 2023), EMH approved transfer of 51% stake to ČEZ by increasing Geomet's capital by EUR 29.1 million (April 2020), EMH acquired Geomet (February 2014), Geomet founded (November 2007). This to be followed by preparation of documentation for building permit. Investor expects mining to begin in 2030. Mining operation and raw material processing plant to directly create approximately 2,000 jobs, with further 2,000 jobs created in downstream supply chain. Total of 3.2 million tonnes of ore per year can be mined at Cínovec and will produce approximately 37,500 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate for up to 1.3 million electric vehicles (EVs). Czechia has 10th largest lithium reserves in world (3-5%) and 2nd largest in Europe after Germany. Net present value (NPV) in Cínovec deep deposit was USD 1.94 billion as of January 2022. Automotive industry accounts for about 10% of Czechia’s GDP. In coming years, it will undergo inevitable transformation from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electromobility. Czech source of lithium will help preserve jobs, automotive tradition, wide supply chain and follow-up services, added ČEZ, which is also planning gigafactory for electric car battery cells in Prunéřov
April 7, 2026 | 07:46am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in March as well as in Q1 (JD Power/GlobalData: -14.8%, -7.4% to 3.66 million; Cox Automotive: -14.2%, -12% after revision, -6.5% to 3.67 million; S&P Global Mobility: -13.7%, -5.1% to 3.7 million; Edmunds: n/a, -6.3% to 3.69 million). March 2025 sales were inflated by consumers who rushed to showrooms in anticipation of big increase in vehicle prices due to tariffs. Putting aside last year’s results, March 2026 shows continued strong demand for new vehicles, despite concerns around fuel prices and economic uncertainty. In fact, March results would have been even stronger were it not for unusually low availability of one of the industry’s best-selling vehicles (Ford F-Series/F-150), King (JD Power) said
April 7, 2026 | 07:40am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 27,162 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in February (+23.6%), of which 27,139 cars (+23.9%; Hyundai: 6,952 HEVs, -36.5%; Toyota: 20,187 HEVs, +84%) and 23 buses (-61.7%; Iveco: 23 HEVs, -61.7%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 16.8% to 53,222 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.1% share of total output
April 2, 2026 | 08:08am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 17.2% y/y to 68,061 units in February, of which 65,885 cars (-10.7%) and 2,176 commercial vehicles (-74%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of electrified cars fell by 2.8% to 26,629 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 40.4% share of total output (+3.3 pp)
March 31, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 1.4% in February (Volkswagen +2.6%; Stellantis +9.8%; Renault -15.5%; Toyota -4.8%; Hyundai -3.4%; BMW -4.2%; Mercedes-Benz -5.7%; Ford -24.4%; Volvo Cars -12.2%; SAIC +14%; Nissan -8.5%; BYD +185.3%; Suzuki -13.4%; Tesla +29.1%; Mazda -3.9%; Jaguar Land Rover -15.9%; Honda +16.4%; Mitsubishi -48.8%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +20.6%, PHEV +32.1%, HEV+MHEV +10.1%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -39.6%, petrol -17.9%, diesel -12.8%)
March 31, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 26,128 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in February (+10.2%; 21,408 battery electric vehicles, +11.9%, 4,720 plug-in hybrids, +3.3%), of which 26,083 cars (+10.2%; Škoda: 18,921 BEVs, +19.8%, 2,988 PHEVs, +25%; Hyundai: 2,442 BEVs, -26.2%, 1,732 PHEVs, -20.4%) and 45 buses (SOR: 9 BEVs; Iveco: 36 BEVs)
March 31, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
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read moreEU car sales up by 4.6% in April
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read moreLinda Jackson to become new head of Citroen brand
May 14, 2014 | 12:11am CEToriginalAt the same time, PSA appointed the head of the DS premium brand. Frederic Banzet will be promoted to...
read morePavel Fort returned to ALD Automotive
May 6, 2014 | 01:13am CEToriginalHe took a newly created position in the Czech and Slovak branches of this leasing company. The company will occupy one existing post soon...
read moreAdmosphere: Advertising investments in new car sales in Czech Rep fell in 2013
April 23, 2014 | 01:52am CEToriginalMedia types, expanding advertising monitoring, ten largest buyers (carmakers/importers), a return on investments gross of re-exports...
read moreCar sales in EU rose by 10.6% in March
April 18, 2014 | 04:05am CEToriginalIt is the seventh month of growth. The ongoing price war, growth of Skoda’s sales and market share, comments by Ernst & Young and Hyundai...
read moreSDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep up by 19.9% in March 2014
April 7, 2014 | 02:59am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Dacia, Ford, Hyundai, Renault, Seat, Opel and Nissan brands. Growth in all categories including commercial vehicles, PwC’s outlook...
read moreSmithNovak holds conference Depreciation in Prague on April 24
March 31, 2014 | 11:03pm CEToriginalMajor topics; speakers from Mercedes-Benz Ford, Allianz, Generali, Auto Jarov, Iris Ident, Deloitte, Bosch, Auto Kelly; price, 30% discount for Autofox readers...
read moreBMW X7: Carmaker to produce large SUV with three rows of seats
March 31, 2014 | 12:42am CEToriginalLocation, investment amount, timing, HR, SUV market by LMC Automotive, BMW X5 eDrive Plug-in Hybrid, BMW sales plan in 2014...
read moreCar sales in EU up by 8% in February
March 18, 2014 | 11:22pm CEToriginalThis is the sixth consecutive month of growth. Influences (warm winter, natural disasters), a decline in France, a significant growth of Skoda and Dacia brands, KPMG’s comment...
read moreAuto Esa strengthens repurchase of vans and Skoda cars in Prague
March 12, 2014 | 01:51am CEToriginalThe company has opened new repurchase centre in Cerny Most. The amount of investment, current capacity, HR, a change in car valuation methodology...
read moreVahland: Skoda to focus on wealthier clients in future
March 6, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginalSimultaneously, its future models should have more dynamic design. However, the sales growth estimate from IHS Automotive is more sceptical than the carmaker’s plan...
read moreAdmosphere: Carmakers in Czech Rep increased investments in advertising in January, Hyundai spent most
March 3, 2014 | 11:41pm CEToriginalIn autumn 2013, the advertising expenses fell by 6.2 %. In December, it was by a double-digit pace. Results for individual months...
read moreCar sales in EU up by 5.5% in January
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read moreADAC Head Peter Mayer resigned
February 12, 2014 | 11:02pm CEToriginalPoliticians, however, have called for the resignation of the entire board of directors of the largest German automobile club. Results of the Deloitte audit to the poll Yellow Angel...
read moreLeasePlan to focus more on SME in Czech Rep
February 3, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginalIt created a new department for that purpose. At the same time, the company hired a manager who worked at PwC for 15 years...
read morePorsche launched production of Macan and reportedly considering its production increase
January 21, 2014 | 01:13am CEToriginalThe reason is apparently high initial demand. Current and planned production capacity, sales plans, engines, equipment levels and prices…
read moreCar sales in the EU rose by 13.3 % in December
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read morePwC: Production of cars and vans in 2013 increased by 4%, by 0.2% in EU
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read moreCar Importers Association to charge some statistics of car registrations in Czech Rep
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