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Automobile Jewels 2025: Golf Club Hostivař, Sport Hostivař to hold 5th exhibition of historic vehicles in Prague, Czechia on April 26-27. First day to be dedicated to 130 years of Škoda Auto/L&K, second day to all world brands. Event's partners are Škoda Auto, Saga Praha (Mercedes), AutoCentrum ČR, ČSOB Pojišťovna, PRE, ICZ, MUT Tubes, Engine Prague, Cabrio Gallery, Veteran Car Club Prague, Veteran Car Club ČR
April 25, 2025 | 03:44pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Peugeot 208 (25,241 registered vehicles, +7%; BEV) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in March, followed by Dacia Sandero (24,577, -6%), Renault Clio (23,062, -3%; HEV), Nissan Qashqai (22,826, -9%; HEV), Volkswagen Golf (21,553, -17%; PHEV), VW T-Roc (21,292, +2%), Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (20,143, +8%; BEV), Peugeot 2008 (19,837, +9%; BEV), VW Tiguan (19,591, +42%; PHEV) and Ford Puma (19,269, +1%). Overall market up by 3.2% to 1.42 million, led by Volkswagen Group (360,070, +12%), Stellantis (214,834, -6%), Renault Group (137,437, +12%), Hyundai-Kia (107,648, -3%), Toyota (96,692, -5%), BMW Group (96,008, -1%), Mercedes-Benz Cars (73,063, -8%), Ford (58,324, +12%), Nissan (49,412, -4%) and Geely Group (40,458, -3%)
April 25, 2025 | 03:27pm CETflashread more
Davo Car (80,000 sqm used car shop with 140 employees in Olbramovice, Czechia; turnover of around CZK 1 billion/EUR 40 million) to open branch in Pilsen, in premises of former used car shop of Romino Car (car repair and tyre service center in Pilsen – Jižní Předměstí) in Černice
April 22, 2025 | 04:22pm CETflashread more
United States imposed 25% tariffs on imports of non-US-made passenger cars (previously 2.5%) and light trucks on April 3, to impose duties on imports of components and spare parts on May 3. President Donald Trump's administration (in office since January 20, 2025) expects this measure to raise budget revenues by additional USD 100 billion. Country imported USD 474 billion worth of automotive products in 2024, of which USD 220 billion worth of automobiles
April 22, 2025 | 04:17pm CETflashread more
Automotive CEE Day 2025: AutomotiveSuppliers.pl to hold in Opole, Poland 10th matchmaking meeting for automotive suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe on May 8-9. Representatives of purchasing departments of vehicle and engine makers (Arthur Bus, Govecs Poland, MAN Bus, MAN Trucks, Polaris Poland, Stellantis Gliwice, Volkswagen Motor Polska, Zoeller Tech), part/component manufacturers (Adient Poland, Autoliv, Boyd, Brose Sitech, IFA Powertrain Polska, Eldisy, Ficomirrors Polska, Gestamp Wroclaw, Gestamp Wrzesnia, GKN Automotive, Groupe Plastivaloire, Grupa Vorwerk Autotec, HAI Components Poland, IAC Group, Igopak, Ionway Poland, Isringhausen, Kirchhoff Polska, Lear, Magna Car Top Systems Poland, Magna Formpol, Mahle, Mobis Automotive System Czech, MM Systemy, Nidec Motors & Actuators Poland, Nifco Korea, Nippon Seiki Poland, OPmobility, Plast-Met Automotive Systems, Polmotors, Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials Polska, Sapa Polska, Tenglong Polska, TitanX Engine Cooling, Tuopu Poland, UFI Filters, Wirthwein Polska, Valeo Skawina, ZF, ZF CV Systems Poland) to join event. In 2024, event attracted over 710 participants from 450 companies, enabling 2,200 B2B meetings
April 17, 2025 | 08:54am CETflashread more
Olfin Car (Volkswagen, Škoda, Volvo, Toyota, Ford, Lexus, SsangYong/KGM dealer in Trutnov, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Toyota service in Kolín, Czechia) closed Volvo dealership in Trutnov after 6 years (service remained), as part of restructuring of dealer network. In released 4-year-old showroom built on greenfield site, company placed Kia brand
April 17, 2025 | 08:49am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 29% to 1.7 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in March, by 29% to 4.1 million in Q1 – China: 2.4 million BEVs and PHEVs (+36%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 900,000 (+22%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 500,000 (+16%), Rest of World (RoW): 300,000 (+27%)
April 17, 2025 | 08:44am CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2025 Czech new car registrations forecast at 225,000-240,000 units (-3% to +4%, 2024: 231,600), based on development to date (Q1: +3.6%). Stronger economic growth, rising wages, falling interest rates, calm inflation to have positive impact on purchasing power of consumers, companies and to also have positive impact on demand for cars, Razim said, adding that he expects sales to be at upper end of January estimate
April 15, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 1/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia down by 2.5% y/y to CZK 287,000 (EUR 11,430) in Q1, up by 1.1% during Q1 (12% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 23% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 31% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 34% above CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000). Older electric vehicles, whose technology is becoming obsolete due to rapid development, saw large reduction in prices. Advertising supply decreased by 6.8% y/y. In terms of powertrain types, 47.8% of cars on offer had diesel, 46.03% petrol, 2.71% hybrid, 2.19% electric, 0.89% LPG and 0.38% CNG
April 15, 2025 | 07:41am CETflashread more
Auto Opat Group (Auto Opat, Auto Opat CZ, Servis Auto Opat, Autocentrum Legerova; Škoda and Kia dealer, Volkswagen, SEAT, Cupra and VW Commercial Vehicles service, Škoda Plus and Das WeltAuto used car shop in Prague, Czechia – Nupaky, Nové Město) expanded Nové Město branch (Škoda service) with Kia service
April 11, 2025 | 11:49am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in March, stagnated y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.8%; used: +0.5%, -1.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.2%, +0.4%), spare parts and accessories (-0.1%, +1.4%), fuels and oils (-3.2%, -8.5%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.7%, +6.6%)
April 11, 2025 | 11:44am CETflashread more
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Jaguar Land Rover agreed to manufacture cars in Austria
August 9, 2015 | 10:39pm CEToriginalLocation, produced models, including electric vehicles, production in six countries, investment and product expansion in the years 2015-2016...
read moreBorgers to expand production in Czech Rep
August 7, 2015 | 01:12am CEToriginalLocations, amount of investment, the new logistics area, HR, results in 2014, plans for the years 2015 and 2016, products, clients, R&D, 150th anniversary of the family company...
read moreTesla Motors agreed to cooperate with Solera
August 7, 2015 | 01:01am CEToriginalServices in the Czech Republic and Slovakia will be ensured by Audatex. The scope of services provided, introduction of solutions to licensed users (insurance companies, car repair shops)...
read moreFirefighters began to buy CNG vehicles in Czech Rep
August 7, 2015 | 12:53am CEToriginalThe first Iveco emergency vehicles, location, supplier, price, cooperation with E.ON, Skoda company cars, parking of CNG vehicles in an underground parking lot...
read moreSales of new cars and vans in Poland up by 15% in July
August 5, 2015 | 11:15pm CEToriginalAccording to Samar, Polish automotive market benefits from the strong economic growth. Comparison with June, the best-selling brand…
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 21% in July
August 4, 2015 | 11:43pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Ford, BMW, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, VW or Mitsubishi. The accumulated results, data net of short-term registrations, development in commercial vehicles...
read moreCar sales in Germany up by 7.4% in July
August 4, 2015 | 11:09pm CEToriginalDemand for various brands, sales of the most popular imported brand Skoda, the cumulative results, registrations in France, Italy and Spain...
read moreVolkswagen, Daimler and BMW to buy map service Nokia Here
August 3, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIndependence ensuring in the hands of three German carmakers, invited investor and mediator, price, completion of the transaction, the use for autonomous vehicles, competitors...
read moreCode of Ethics: Former Hyundai dealers in Czech Rep filed lawsuit on Vladimir Vosicky
August 3, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginalWhile the arbitral tribunal will deal with an action on Hyundai Motor Czech soon. Reasons, the new chairman of dealer association...
read moreVolkswagen apparently considering entry into Iranian market with Skoda and Seat brands
August 3, 2015 | 11:06pm CEToriginalPlans to resume production of PSA Peugeot Citroen, market development in recent years, outlook, comments of IHS Automotive and Germela...
read moreKubat: Scuderia Praha to double sales and return to profit in 2015
August 2, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalResults in 2013-2014, limited editions, investment vehicles, Ferrari Classiche, a new Ferrari and Maserati showroom, HR, service pricing, replacement cars, new co-owners…
read moreFiat Chrysler Automobiles asked for permission to put Ferrari shares on New York Stock Exchange
August 2, 2015 | 11:30pm CEToriginalTiming of the IPO, the current shareholder structure, Ferrari value according to FCA head, FCA investment plan and objectives by 2018...
read moreDelphi to buy HellermannTyton
July 30, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalOne reason is the competence in the field of cars connected to the Internet. Company profile, current owner, price, completion of the transaction...
read moreACEA started publishing registrations of separate DS brand
July 30, 2015 | 11:21pm CEToriginalCzech entities (SDA, Medea Research) are planning the same step. DS Automobiles was oscillating with around 0.5% market share in Europe in H1. Detailed results…
read moreSkoda Auto increased profitability by 1 percentage point in H1
July 30, 2015 | 11:05pm CEToriginalThis with an increase in production, revenues and profit, and a drop in investments and material costs. Growth was driven by the Octavia, Rapid and Fabia. Sales in individual regions, details...
read moreFCA received record fine in USA and must buy some vehicles back from owners
July 30, 2015 | 10:41pm CEToriginalFailure during recall events, the fine, other ways of addressing the situation with defective cars, the audit of controls in recent years...
read moreGM to expand cooperation with SAIC, investing USD 5 billion
July 29, 2015 | 10:45pm CEToriginalDevelopment of a new range of small Chevrolet cars destined for emerging markets, timing, new investments in Brazil and India...
read moreHyundai fined over replacement parts in India
July 29, 2015 | 10:35pm CEToriginalCompetition was also disrupted by Mahindra Reva and Premier, which avoided the penalty. The amount of fine for Hyundai, part of a broader investigation...
read moreSDA: Demand for EVs, HEVs and CNG vehicles in Czech Rep multiplied in H1
July 29, 2015 | 10:18pm CEToriginalInterest in LPG vehicles increased by 'only' tens of percent. Results in June, leaders of alternative drive systems, Piaggio gas vehicles, Tesla electric cars...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 23.7% in June
July 28, 2015 | 11:08pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by the Skoda, Ford, Opel, VW, BMW, Nissan and Audi brands. Developments in vans, registrations, results in H1...
read moreOne plant of Skoda Auto in Czech Rep hit by explosion
July 28, 2015 | 12:28am CEToriginalIt happened on the first day of company holiday. One person was injured. Location, facility concerned, the circumstances of the incident...
read moreJaguar Land Rover to reportedly build East European plant in Poland
July 28, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginalThe carmaker has not confirmed it. Offered locations in Slovakia and Poland, tough battle of incentives, alleged investment parameters...
read moreFCA recalls 1.4 million vehicles connected to Internet
July 27, 2015 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe models concerned and years of manufacture, software update, fears of attack by hackers, turning off the car engine while driving remotely by cyber experts...
read moreMitsubishi to cease car production in North America, focusing on Asia
July 26, 2015 | 11:32pm CEToriginalProfile of the factory in the USA (models, HR, output in 2014), search for a buyer, sales performance, expansion in ASEAN countries...
read moreCEZ to build charging stations for EVs also in mountains
July 26, 2015 | 10:43pm CEToriginalPilot project in Sumava (e-Sumava), rental of Nissan EVs to the national park, subsidies for e-bikes and green vehicles in the Czech Republic, the Czech market for EVs...
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