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'Car Body Parts: Materials and Forming Processes 2026': Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 3rd conference on development, production of structural, outer skin car body parts in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 23-24. Representatives of BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Ford Otosan, Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Steel, General Motors/GM, Andreas Stihl, TPI/Thixotropic Piston Injection Technology, Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk, Yizumi Holdings, Costamp Group, Voestalpine Stahl, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, AP&T, NiobelCon, Beycelik Gestamp, DeepForm, CAIQ, POSCO, SandboxAQ, Toyotetsu, Alcoa, Fraunhofer IFAM, Henkel, HRC, Magnetto Automotive/CLN Group, JFE Steel, Constellium, Fontana Group, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Resoniks, Newston Automated Solutions, ArcelorMittal, Coşkunöz Metal Form, Civan Lasers, Stirweld, ThyssenKrupp Steel, Pressler Technologies Group to speak at congress
June 22, 2026 | 08:25am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France down up 3.7% in May (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -10.5%; trucks -2.5%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 10 pp to 27.8% in first 5 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 10.5 pp to 78.7%
June 22, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA apparently rose in May (JD Power/GlobalData: +1.9%; Cox Automotive: +0.1%; S&P Global Mobility: -1.3%). However, as has been case for last three months, year-over-year comparisons are being clouded by what happened year ago when consumers reacted to perceived risk of higher prices from vehicle tariffs, King (JD Power) said
June 22, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
Automotive Life Cycle Assessment (A-LCA) 2026: Eurogas to hold webinar on measuring environmental impacts (carbon footprints) across entire life of vehicles, according to methodology under development by UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) on June 16. Representatives of Renault Group, Robert Bosch, Eurogas, NTSEL (Japan's National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory), JRC (European Commission Joint Research Centre) to speak at event
June 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,048,000 (+1.3%) to 2,093,000 (+3.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 584,000 (+23.5%) to 562,000 (+18.7%), and 2027 forecast from 2,084,000 to 2,121,000, of which BEVs from 685,000 to 679,000
June 16, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 32.5% to 373,669 units (254,344 BEVs, +38%; 119,325 PHEVs, +22%) in April, representing 32.6% share in total registrations (penetration, +6.3 pp). BEV market led by Volkswagen (23,308 cars, -1%), Škoda (19,173, +40%), BMW (18,128, +22%), Renault (16,984, +64%), Mercedes (15,505, +78%), Kia (13,726, +51%), Audi (12,917, +9%), BYD (12,629, +75%), Tesla (10,609, +48%) and Ford (9,347, +40%)
June 16, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Interschutz 2026: Total of 1,792 exhibitors to join fire protection, rescue technology fair in Hannover, Germany (June 1-6), including Binz Automotive, BMW, CFMoto, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Everdigm, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, Tatra Trucks, Bosch Sicherheitssysteme, Eberspächer Climate Control, Ericsson, Kärcher Futuretech, Kreisel Electric, Pek Automotive, Rosenbauer, Validus Special Auto, ZF, Bocar, Kobit, THT Polička, Excalibur Army
June 16, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2026: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 25th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on June 16. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Inteva Products, Shape Corp., Magna Exteriors, Safran Aircraft Engines, Autodesk, SAP, Idealworks, Noyes Technologies, LogTech, Logio, Amazon, VDA to speak at event. Zebra Technologies, 24 Vision, ABB Robotics, Asprova, Bayern Innovativ, Bito, Galaxis Technology, Körber, VertiFlex became partners
June 15, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.1% in April (Volkswagen +3.2%; Stellantis +5.5%; Renault -4.3%; Toyota -1.8%; Hyundai -2.5%; BMW -0.4%; Mercedes-Benz +3.5%; Geely +0.4%; Ford -17%; Nissan -6%; SAIC +24.6%; BYD +116.6%; Tesla +67.2%; Suzuki -13.7%; Chery +276.1%; Mazda +28.2%; Leapmotor +407.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -20.4%; Honda +22.7%; Mitsubishi -56.1%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +37.7%, PHEV +16.4%, HEV+MHEV +12%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -7.5%, petrol -16.3%, diesel -17.1%). Association expanded report with Chinese automakers/groups Geely Group (Geely, Geely‑Emgrand, LEVC, Lotus, Lynk & Co, Polestar, Smart, Volvo Cars, Zeekr; 26,373 +0.4%), Chery Automobile (Chery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Omoda; 14,346 +276.1%), Leapmotor (8,006 +407.6%) and simultaneously removed Volvo Cars brand from statistics
June 15, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.3% m/m in April, by 0.1% y/y (new: +0.2% m/m, +0.4% y/y; used: +0.4%, -0.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-1.5%, +0.6%), spare parts and accessories (-0.1%, +0.7%), fuels and lubricants (+7.3%, +24.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.8%, +7.6%)
June 15, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2026: BYD Dolphin Surf, BYD Sealion 7, Škoda Epiq, Škoda Elroq Sportline, Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV2, MG4 EV Urban, XPeng P7+, Fiat Grande Panda, Volvo ES90, Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, Iveco eSuperJolly, Fiat E-Ducato to join exhibition (in Prague, Czechia on June 11) of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with possibility of test drives
June 11, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Automotive Interiors, Engineering Circularity 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold two parallel conferences on future of automotive interiors, sustainable automobile production in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 9-10. Representatives of Kia Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center, Audi, Diconium/Volkswagen, Renault Group, Stellantis Europe, Lucid Germany, Nissan Motor, Geely, Jaguar Land Rover, Pix Moving, Vital Auto, Volvo Trucks, BMW Group, Toyota, Adient, Bertrandt, Why do Birds, Autoneum Holding, Yanfeng, Brose Fahrzeugteile, Layer Performance, BIA, Covestro Deutschland, EM Engineering Methods, Thatcham Research, Objective Partner, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Aluminium Rheinfelden Alloys, Fraunhofer IFAM, Fraunhofer IST, Fraunhofer IWS, Plastics Recyclers Europe, Certified Recycled Content/CRC to speak at events
June 10, 2026 | 08:19am CETflashread more
Hungarian-Slovak Business Forum 2026 – Automotive in Transition: SARIO to hold B2B matchmaking event in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 11 with participation of more than 80 companies. Representatives of ZAP, BMW Group, Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, GIB EnergyX Slovakia, Slovnaft, Logis One, Prohuman Slovakia to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
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Czech Rep wants to create public database with mileage of cars
July 10, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginalMore alternative solutions, information on traffic accidents, possible problems according to Cebia, implementation of the new EU directive...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe rose by 3.9% in June
July 9, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe recovery in demand in southern European countries outweighed the downturn in Germany. The continued growth in the UK...
read moreAPPAA proposes making data from vehicle registry available to scan odometers
July 6, 2014 | 10:59pm CEToriginalIt aims to submit a proposal to the Ministry of Transport soon. The current mileage control options in the Czech Republic are insufficient, according to the association of used car shops...
read moreSupreme Court: Rolling back odometer is fraud if damage exceeds CZK 5,000
July 4, 2014 | 04:36am CEToriginalMinistry of Industry and Trade, however, still insists on a change in legislation. A comment by AAA Auto, the Czech market according to Cebia...
read moreCar sales in the EU rose by 4.5% in May
June 18, 2014 | 05:50am CEToriginalIt is the ninth month of growth. The increase was tempered by a fall in demand in Italy. The significant growth of Skoda and Dacia brands, comment and outlook of KPMG...
read moreTÜV Süd strengthened sales department in Czech Rep
June 16, 2014 | 05:58am CEToriginalA specialist in the automotive and electronics industries and e-mobility joined the company…
read moreEU car sales up by 4.6% in April
May 19, 2014 | 12:48am CEToriginalIt was the eighth month of growth. The increase was mitigated by a decline in demand in Germany. Stagnation of discounts, significant growth of the Dacia and Skoda brands, a comment by KPMG...
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
February 19, 2014 | 02:17am CEToriginalThis is the fifth consecutive month of growth. Almost all the countries of southwest Europe returned to growth. Comments and outlook of KPMG...
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
January 16, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginalIt is the fourth month of growth in a row. The slight decline in 2013, growth in Skoda's sales and market share, comments of KPMG and Ernst & Young...
read morePwC: Production of cars and vans in 2013 increased by 4%, by 0.2% in EU
January 16, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginalResults in China and the USA, the development outlook in 2014 for the entire world and German carmakers in the U.S...
read moreCar Importers Association to charge some statistics of car registrations in Czech Rep
January 8, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginalReasons, packages, prices, new and more detailed statistics, deregistration within 1 month and 6 months, the SDA’s new website, timing...
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