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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
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,660 MWh of electricity (+6.4% q/q, +45% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q3 during 136,000 recharges (+6.3% q/q, +39% y/y) at 874 charging stations (785 owned by Pražská energetika, 89 in partnership mode), 7,610 MWh (+47%) in Q1-3. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 30.3 kWh at ultra-fast charging (UFC) stations, utilization according to charging station performance to 3.66% (time utilization to 7.55%). Our PRE Point network reached 4% utilization in September for first time in history in terms of performance and even significantly exceeded 8% in terms of time, Hladík said, adding that PRE plans to operate 900 public charging stations by end of 2025
December 8, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed more than 770 MWh of electricity (+23% m/m; Prague: 139,536 kWh, South Moravian Region: 115,493 kWh, Vysočina Region: 102,527 kWh, South Bohemian Region: 87,463 kWh, other regions: 324,981 kWh) during 32,625 recharges (+25% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in October, 5,798 MWh during 247,625 recharges at 706 charging points at 344 stations in more than 220 locations in first 10 months. Consumption increased most in Olomouc Region (+59% m/m). In Olomouc Region, we also recorded higher use of our charging location for heavy goods vehicles and buses in Mořice. While we had units of charging there monthly after opening in July, we are currently talking about dozens. In addition to trucks, long-distance buses (coaches) that have Mořice on their routes are also charging there, Klíma said
December 5, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 12.2% y/y to 124,600 in October (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra -12.7%, Hyundai -20.5%, Toyota +2.4%). Buses (Iveco +31.5%, SOR +23.3%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +72.2%) successful differently. Electric car production increased by 20.7% to 24,701 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) manufacturing decreased by 17.7% to 99,899 units
December 5, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.8% in October (Volkswagen +7.9%; Stellantis +6.6%; Renault +10%; Toyota -10.8%; Hyundai +0.1%; BMW +8.7%; Mercedes-Benz +2%; Ford -8.8%; Volvo Cars -7.6%; SAIC +56%; Nissan -3.2%; Suzuki -8.8%; Tesla -48%; Mazda -9%; BYD +195%; Jaguar Land Rover -12.5%; Honda +10.9%; Mitsubishi -47.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +38.6%, PHEV +43.2%, HEV+MHEV +9.4%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +18.6%, petrol -14.3%, diesel -21.9%)
December 4, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
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Ford to take control of its loss-making JV in Russia
April 14, 2015 | 11:54pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker will provide Ford-Sollers with financial support. Preferential shares, the possibility of controlling the joint venture, sales in Q1...
read moreFleet of the Year 2015: Volkswagen Passat became fleet novelty of the year in Czech Rep
April 14, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalSkoda, Volvo, Hyundai, VW and Fiat vehicles won in individual categories. BMW, Opel, Ford, and Mercedes also succeeded. Details of the new major category...
read moreUnion: Skoda Auto employees with sanctions for demonstration
April 14, 2015 | 01:42am CEToriginalThe carmaker denied that and added it only sent employees instructions for participation and continues to co-operate in providing the event...
read moreEurop Assistance appointed new Sales Director for Czech Rep and Slovakia
April 14, 2015 | 01:31am CEToriginalHe came to the leading assistance service from a telecommunications company. The manager and his career, Jakub Hodanek...
read moreAutocentrum Barth won major contract from Erste in Czech Rep
April 12, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalFleet renewal not only of Ceska sporitelna, the number of vehicles, brands and models, several-year contract, other corporate clients, annual fleet sales...
read moreVitkovice Machinery Group to convert company fleet to CNG, opting for Skoda brand
April 12, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginalModels, the number of cars, timing, suppliers-dealers, a record CNG contract for Skoda Auto, remarketing of CNG vehicles, expansion of the network CNGvitall filling stations in the Czech Republic...
read more2015 Bratislava Motor Show: 32 brands to introduce over 70 Slovakia’s premieres
April 10, 2015 | 02:04am CEToriginalGreat representation of premium and exclusive brands, Exclusive Salon, test drives, conferences on aftermarket, balance of 2014...
read moreVolkswagen to build new body shop in Slovakia
April 10, 2015 | 01:51am CEToriginalInvestment amount, timing, production for Bentley, HR, production of the Bratislava plant in 2014...
read moreTrade unions at Skoda Auto’s Czech plants announced strike alert
April 10, 2015 | 01:42am CEToriginalDate and locations of planned protests, possible restrictions on the production, the carmaker’s wage proposal...
read moreTomas Velek to become new head of Audi in Czech Rep
April 9, 2015 | 12:48am CEToriginalAfter ten years, he is coming back to the Volkswagen Group, where he has already worked with the Audi brand. Thomas Otter...
read moreNew Hyundai showroom to be built in Czech Rep
April 9, 2015 | 12:22am CEToriginalInvestor and his other activities, location, size of the showroom, timing...
read moreForests of Czech Republic: Two Skoda dealers succeeded in two tenders
April 7, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalA VW dealer was successful in the third tender. The models and prices offered, number of vehicles, two re-announced tenders, age of the fleet of forestry company...
read moreRussian carmakers discussing start of vehicle assembly in Iran
April 7, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe information came moments after world powers reached a framework agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. The companies interested...
read moreOne Skoda dealer in Czech Rep changed owner
April 7, 2015 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe company has been acquired by a medium-sized multi-brand dealer with showrooms in several cities. The companies concerned, locations, financial results, clients, personnel changes, other bidders...
read moreHyundai increases production in Czech Rep
April 6, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalResults in Q1, the biggest markets, the increase in transport by rail, product innovations (i30, ix20, Tucson), acceleration of production lines, HR, special shifts in Q2...
read moreDaimler expanded competence of one of its fleet centres in Czech Rep
April 6, 2015 | 11:27pm CEToriginalDealers, locations, standards, situation in Prague, focus on Mercedes-Benz cars and vans, a possible extension for other dealerships...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 27.6% in March
April 6, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, VW, Nissan, Seat, Opel, Kia, Mitsubishi, Audi, Renault and Ford. BMW and Suzuki did not show good results. Record data since 2004, comments and outlook of PwC...
read moreSkoFIN appointed new head of fleet sales
April 2, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe new head became a manager with experience from a Czech telecommunications company. His predecessor...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 27.7% in March
April 2, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe growth was driven by Skoda, VW, Nissan, Opel or Kia. BMW and PSA were not successful. Registrations, purpose registrations, other operators, results in Q1...
read moreAudi extended warranty on new cars in Czech Rep for 4 years
April 2, 2015 | 11:40pm CEToriginalThe original and the new range, mileage limit, the affected models including sports cars...
read moreEmployees of Czech plants of Skoda Auto plan protest
April 2, 2015 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe corporate union survey also showed that some of them are for an immediate strike. Timing, initiation of passive resistance...
read moreVolkswagen to cut production in Brazil
April 2, 2015 | 11:16pm CEToriginalThe plant, models produced, the length of the outage, the decline in production, exports and sales in the country, HR, the new employment contract...
read moreAshok Leyland might start producing buses in Czech Rep
April 1, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe company has transferred Avia under a subsidiary company producing buses. Details of the transaction, the earlier effort of Avia to produce buses, readiness of the factory in Prague...
read moreTruth about Car Sales: Hyundai launched website partially revealing true automotive market in Czech Rep
April 1, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginalShort-term registrations, re-exports, non-transparent category of Other Operators, Medea Research survey, car registrations by automakers...
read moreSkoda Auto further increased its offer of wage growth for employees in Czech Rep
April 1, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalHowever, the trade union refused it again. Details of the proposal, an increase in the contribution to pension funds, the amount of the annual bonus, further negotiations...
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