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GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 1.7% to 952,532 units in November. Sales to grow by 1% to 11.67 million in 2025
December 17, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 91.2 million (+2.7%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.4 million (+3%). Overall, global trade appears to have stabilized slightly over past month, with some progress made on resolving Nexperia chip crisis, Oakley (GlobalData) said
December 15, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in November, by 21% to 18.5 million in first 11 months – China: 11.6 million BEVs and PHEVs (+19%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 3.8 million (+33%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1.7 million (-1%), Rest of World (RoW): 1.5 million (+48%)
December 15, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
Portu, ČSÚ: Czechs with average net wage in 2025 (CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600 in Q2) work 10.7 months for new Škoda B-segment car (Favorit/Felicia/Fabia) and 9 minutes for litre of Natural 95 petrol, while in 1989 (CZK 2,500/EU 100) it was 33.7 months and 32 minutes. Fossil-fuelled car transport in Czechia (represented by these two typical representatives) became approximately three times cheaper in real terms over past 36 years, when price of small ICE Škoda hatchback increased from CZK 84,600/EUR 3,490 to CZK 417,840/EUR 17,240 (+394%) and gasoline from CZK 8/EUR 0.33 to CZK 34.46/EUR 1.42 per liter (+331%), but Czech salaries grew by 1,453% on average
December 15, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Renault Group: Fabien Goulmy to become Commercial Director of Mobilize Energy on January 1, 2026. Agnieszka Łyżwińska, current Regional Director of Dacia brand for Cluster East, appointed as new Managing Director of Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands for Eastern Europe (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)
December 11, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in November (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.2%; Cox Automotive: -7.8%, -7.3% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -7.9%). November’s results reflect another notable – yet anticipated – decline in new-vehicle sales pace, driven largely by pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30, King (J.D. Power) said
December 11, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
SeAH FSI (manufacturer of fluid systems for automobiles and home appliances with 19 workplaces in 6 countries – South Korea, China, Thailand, Mexico, India, Indonesia; customers: Hyundai, Kia, General Motors/GM, KG Mobility/KGM, Renault, Nissan, Tesla, BMW, Stellantis, Geely, Lotus, Lynk & Co, BYD, XPeng, Li Auto, GAC Motor, Aion, BAIC, TI Fluid Systems, Cooper Standard, Nobel Automotive, SumiRiko Italy/Sumitomo Riko Group, Hutchinson, Inalfa Roof Systems, Webasto, FTE Automotive, Hitachi Cable America, Metalfab Manufacturing, Xandor Automotive, Industrial Quality Management Sdn Bhd/IQM, Hanil Tube, Iljin) to build plant in Ostrava, Czechia for brake and fuel lines made of thin-walled small-diameter steel tubes for automotive industry, first in Europe. Company leased Hall M2 (2,673 sqm, two-thirds for light manufacturing, one-third for storage, 465 sqm of office space; rooftop photovoltaic/PV power plant) in P3 Ostrava Central from P3 Logistic Parks, trial production to begin (SOP) in H2 2026, with serial production starting in 2027. Company to use dedicated testing laboratory located inside hall for product testing, quality control. Initially, SFI Europe to employ around 35 people, gradually growing up to 60 employees. Company to supply leading European carmakers from Czechia. Sam Kim appointed as Managing Director of SFI Europe. SeAH Global has been operating in Europe since 2014 through Inox Tech based in Italy
December 10, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.5% in November (motorcycles -67.3%; buses +82.3%; vans/trucks +1%; trailers +1.4%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 58.1% to 88,174 units (55,741 BEVs +58.5%, 32,433 PHEVs +57.4%), representing share of 35.2% (22.2+12.9%)
December 10, 2025 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,986,000 (+1.7%) to 2,012,000 (+3%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 472,000 (+23.6%) to 469,000 (+22.8%), and 2026 forecast from 2,019,000 to 2,032,000, of which BEVs from 569,000 to 574,000. Simultaneously, association published its first estimate for 2027 at 2,058,000 cars, of which 663,000 BEVs
December 8, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 24,713 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in October (+20.7%; 20,953 battery electric vehicles, +34.8%, 3,760 plug-in hybrids, -23.6%), of which 24,701 cars (+20.7%; Škoda: 17,006 BEVs, +29.1%, 2,597 PHEVs, -9.8%; Hyundai: 3,935 BEVs, +66.7%, 1,163 PHEVs, -43.1%) and 12 buses (SOR: 1 BEV; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 11 BEVs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
China expanded export restrictions on rare earth elements (REE; including alloys) on November 8, which are important for automotive industry and other sectors (magnets, battery cells, semiconductors, green energy). China's Ministry of Commerce added five more metals (holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium) to list of seven elements (samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, yttrium) with restricted exports, bringing list to 12 metals (out of total of 17 REEs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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Odometer downsizing to be offence in Czech Rep, fine of up to CZK 10 million
May 2, 2011 | 01:37am CEToriginalMinistry of Transport graduated the sanctions. The availability of MOT database, logging mileage to a technical card...
read moreConPro organizing conference Mobility Forum in Prague in mid-May
April 27, 2011 | 03:09am CEToriginalAt the event there will be representatives of companies Arthur D. Little, Tili Czech Republic, RWE Transgas, PRE, CEZ, MasterCard, Prazska plynarenska or TUV Sud...
read moreWolfram Motz became new head of MBtech in Czech Rep
April 13, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginalHe replaced Hartmut Tresp in leading of MBtech Bohemia, who held the position temporarily. The career of Motz...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 0.3% in March, sales of LCVs up by 29%
April 7, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalDemand for trucks and buses doubled. Results in Q1, analysts’ outlook for the whole year 2011, the impact of the earthquake in Japan...
read moreBlue Events holds conference Fleet Management 2011 in Prague in late April
April 4, 2011 | 02:45am CEToriginalRepresentatives of CAFM, Fleet Partners, UniCredit, Skoda Auto, SkoFIN, Dekra, CEZ, RWE or Auto AZ Consulting will speak at the conference...
read moreHonda to limit production in U.S. and Canada due to lack of parts
March 31, 2011 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe forward buying of parts at Toyota dealers, decreased production of Renault and Nissan in continental Asia, re-assessment of the structure of the supply chain...
read moreCar sales in EU returned to growth in February
March 17, 2011 | 04:36am CEToriginalMost national markets increased sales in February, but some major economies registered a decline. View of KPMG with respect to the earthquake in Japan...
read moreIHS Global Insight: Global sales of cars and LCVs to see increase of 22% by 2013, of 40% by 2018
March 15, 2011 | 03:02am CEToriginalForecasts for individual regions, including China, India, North and South America, Western Europe and CEE, Russia...
read moreAAA Auto plans to obtain insurance broker license in Czech Rep and Slovakia, extend offer of funding and expand number of branches
March 3, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company is going to enter Russia in 2011...
read moreRudolf Kypta appointed new director for financial management at CSOB Leasing
March 2, 2011 | 04:07am CEToriginalHe has replaced Petr Jenicek after eight years. Kypta’s professional carreer in a dutch financial company...
read moreTUV Sud and E.ON develop inductive charging station for EVs
February 24, 2011 | 02:10am CEToriginalAt the same time, TUV Sud is investing millions of euros into the construction of the laboratory testing batteries in Germany. Details of the investment, the next scheduled labs...
read moreTUV Sud developed standard for determining driving range of EVs
February 23, 2011 | 04:54am CEToriginalThe values placed by automakers are not adequate, according to the company. The difference between the TUV Sud E-Car Cycle and NEDC, the influence of other factors...
read moreIIR holding E-mobility conference in Prague in late March
February 14, 2011 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe first annual event will focus on the development of e-mobility in the Czech Republic, pilot projects and visions, examples from abroad. The speakers...
read moreCSM Worldwide: World car production to rise by 5% in 2011
February 8, 2011 | 05:31am CEToriginalThe highest increase will be seen in production of cars and LCVs in China and North America, but also slightly in Europe. Details of the estimates and the outlook for 2012...
read moreCarmakers and dealers spent CZK 3.95 billion on advertising in Czech Rep in 2010
February 2, 2011 | 05:28am CEToriginalOf this number, advertising expenditure amounted to CZK 350 million in December, a quarter was invested by Skoda Auto...
read moreCebia began to assess quality of used car dealers in Czech Rep
January 28, 2011 | 03:27am CEToriginalThe results will be published on a new site in March. Methodology and details of assessment of used car shops and dealers, the number of subjects...
read moreTUV Report 2011: Lights - least reliable part of cars
January 20, 2011 | 02:16am CEToriginalHalf-axles, brakes, exhaust and bodies are following. TUV Report does not plan to deal with a share of blame of manufacturers and users...
read moreTUV Report 2011: Reliability of new Skoda models improving
January 19, 2011 | 04:12am CEToriginalMini cars from TPCA have been registering a deterioration of reliability in 2010. The results of various models manufactured in the Czech Republic...
read moreTUV Report 2011: EVs and HEVs to be reliable, as pioneer Toyota Prius shows
January 18, 2011 | 01:12am CEToriginalThe continuing dominance of the Porsche and Toyota brands, a continuing overall increase in failure rate, the results of individual models...
read moreSales of cars in EU fell by 3.2% in December, by 5.5% throughout 2010
January 17, 2011 | 04:55am CEToriginalAccording to KPMG, the European market will return to growth in April 2011, in the coming years, there will be an increase of units of percents. Details of KPMG's perspective...
read moreRoland Berger: Part of European car production to be moved to BRIC countries, CEE to retain its position
January 4, 2011 | 02:55am CEToriginalManufacturers of automobile parts should focus solely on the profitable contracts. Losses due to the economic crisis and the current situation...
read moreRoland Berger: Two thirds of consumers in Western Europe willing to pay extra for more expensive EV
January 3, 2011 | 02:53am CEToriginalHowever they expect a dense network of fast charging stations, extended warranty, and customized navigation. Funding, the development of prices of electric cars and batteries...
read moreSkoda Auto has greatest return on advertising investment among carmakers in Czech Rep, followed by Import Volkswagen Group
December 15, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginalSome importers have advertising costs per vehicle sold even four times higher. The ten largest advertisers and their profitability of investment...
read moreCzech police proposed introduction of mandatory originality checks when changing car registration and completing technical inspections
December 7, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginalLinking the national registries in Europe, carmaker’s database of service history of vehicles, the Year of Vehicle Security, the situation in Slovakia...
read moreCebia prepares evaluation and certification of used car dealers in Czech Rep
November 30, 2010 | 04:45am CEToriginalIt thus aims to build on the certification of used cars, the Cebia Report. Details of the plan and date of the project’s initiation...
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