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Rides of Svět motorů (World of Engines) 2026 – Experience Electric Vehicle: Czech News Center (CNC) to hold testing event with electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid (HEV) cars in Prague, Czechia on September 5. Hyundai, Kia/Autobond, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault, Dacia, Cupra, Škoda Auto, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, BYD, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Leapmotor, Opel, Ford, Toyota Central Europe, Lexus, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, KGM, Dongfeng, MG, Xpeng, BAIC, AAA Auto, Valeo, PRE, Kooperativa, BESIP to join event, total of more than 100 vehicles of 30 brands. Visitors completed 1,017 test drives in Prague in September 2025 and 1,052 drives in Brno in April 2026
September 4, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 7.4% in August (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -14.6%; trucks -8.8%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 12.2pp to 29.9% in first 8 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.3pp to 79.9%
September 4, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
VDIK: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) order intake in Germany rose by 94% y/y in July. European manufacturers, in particular, are currently benefiting from German government’s electric vehicle incentive. Over 80% of subsidized vehicles belong to brands that produce at least one BEV model in Europe, Labbé said
August 28, 2026 | 08:24am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 9% to 1.85 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in July, by 4% to 11.5 million in first 7 months – China: 0.98 million (-5%) and 5.9 million BEVs+PHEVs (-12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.45 million (+33%) and 3 million (+28%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-27%) and 0.9 million (-18%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.28 million (+97%) and 1.7 million (+96%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.4% m/m in July, by 0.5% y/y (new: -0.5% m/m, +0.0% y/y; used: -0.3%, -0.7%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.7%, -0.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +0.9%), fuels and lubricants (+3.5%, +16.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.6%, +8.8%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:04am CETflashread more
Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026: Stellantis Germany (Citroën, Fiat Professional, Peugeot), Ford-Werke, Iveco Deutschland, MAN Truck & Bus, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Erwin Hymer Group (Hymer, Bürstner, Carado, Dethleffs, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff), Knaus Tabbert (Knaus, Tabbert, Morelo, T@B, Weinsberg), Rapido Group (Rapido, Dreamer, Westfalia), Adria Mobil, Carthago Reisemobilbau, Clever Mobile/Vans, Concorde Reisemobile, Etrusco, Fendt-Caravan, Frankia, Hobby Wohnwagenwerk, as well as two companies from Czechia (EcoFlow Europe, Zambelli-Technik) to join 65th fair for motorhomes, caravans, campervans in Düsseldorf, Germany (August 28 – September 6)
August 27, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 4.8% to 20,147 in July (vans +16.4%; trucks +12.6%; buses +56.1%; motorcycles +25.2%; trailers+semitrailers -7.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,538 +43.7%, PHEV: 1,068 +12.2%, LPG: 475 -6.5%, petrol: 12,833 -8.6%, diesel: 4,232 -0.4%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (17,065), 5,005 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+2.4%)
August 27, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,093,000 (+3.6%) to 2,183,000 (+8%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 562,000 (+18.7%) to 597,000 (+26.2%), and 2027 forecast from 2,121,000 to 2,245,000, of which BEVs from 679,000 to 720,000
August 26, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Jičín Trade Fair 2026: Kobit to hold 30th fair of municipal, road maintenance, firefighting, other specialized equipment, vehicles in Jičín, Czechia on August 25-27. Total of 62 exhibitors to join event, including Autodráb, Avistech, Contsystem, Croy, EverLift, F Trucks (Ford Trucks), Futtec, Hanes, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik, I-Tec Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Manatech, Mateco Czechia, PPG Industries, Profi Auto CZ, Rothlehner, Scania Czech Republic, Seco Industries, Tatra Trucks, Terramet, UH Car, Unikont Group, Volvo Group Czech Republic, VOP CZ. In 2025, exhibition visited by 1,787 people
August 24, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
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Skoda Auto is looking for new suppliers
February 18, 2014 | 12:35am CEToriginalReasons, contracting meeting, brokers, participation of dozens of companies, including suppliers of the Volkswagen Group, growth of production purchases from traditional and low-cost countries...
read moreKia Select: Kia prepared credit product in Czech Rep similar to operating lease
February 18, 2014 | 12:10am CEToriginalPartner, credit with low payments and final increased instalment, three options at the end, microsite, the affected models, the target group, the example...
read moreJapanese carmakers reduced domestic production
February 17, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe reason is a strong snowstorm which disrupted traffic. The situation in Toyota, Suzuki, Honda and FHI/Subaru...
read moreAutoBinck bought several BMW and Mini dealerships
February 17, 2014 | 12:25am CEToriginalThe group has recently been strengthening in the premium segment, and has been more focused on the European brands at the expense of the Asian ones. Countries, companies, brands, details of acquisitions...
read moreSkoda integrated branded finance and insurance calculator in car configurator in Czech Rep
February 16, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalIn a few weeks, Skoda Insurance will also be part of credit instalments from SkoFIN. The first implementation in the Volkswagen Group...
read morePeugeot 108: Production in Czech plant to begin in spring
February 16, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginalAt the same time, TPCA will launch production of the sister models Citroen C1 II and Toyota Aygo II. Start of sales, version with a canvas roof, two gasoline engines...
read moreGrammer to close two of five plants in Czech Rep
February 14, 2014 | 02:21am CEToriginalIt will move production to another factory. The sites concerned, HR, timing, products and clients...
read moreSkoda Auto has new head of brand planning
February 14, 2014 | 02:06am CEToriginalThe function has been assumed by a manager with extensive experience in Europe and Asia. The manager and his career, his predecessor...
read moreHyundai: SDA secretly provides some members with statistics of car de-registrations within 1 month
February 14, 2014 | 01:46am CEToriginalStatistics are not officially reported any longer. According to Hyundai, SDA distorts competition. A call for correction...
read moreMobility Rent: AZ Mobility launched van rental in Czech Rep
February 13, 2014 | 11:24pm CEToriginalLocation, fleet, prices from CZK 450 excl. VAT, optional extras, introductory offer, microsite, five divisions of the company and their clients...
read moreSwell won contracts for two Italian carmakers
February 13, 2014 | 11:12pm CEToriginalProjects for Ferrari and Iveco, development for a Formula 1 team, trends in high-tech materials (light alloys, biocomposites)...
read moreAutosalon Louda hired former Skoda Auto manager
February 13, 2014 | 02:23am CEToriginalThe group includes dealerships of four brand in three Czech cities and a company providing operational lease. The manager and his new position...
read moreZetsche: Daimler wants to increase production of small cars, planning more models
February 12, 2014 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe carmaker is thus considering building a new plant and raising production capacities in Asia and South America. Details of the plan, sales in 2013...
read moreMuller: Porsche to surpass sales of 200,000 cars already in 2015
February 12, 2014 | 11:15pm CEToriginalIt is three years earlier than the carmaker originally planned. Results in 2013...
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 moreGM to invest EUR 250 million in engine production in Poland
February 12, 2014 | 03:08am CEToriginalThe location, a new engine and its parameters, an aggregate for two brands, production volume, timing...
read moreTomas Patocka left Scania Czech Republic
February 12, 2014 | 12:04am CEToriginalHe worked at the Czech representations of the manufacturer of Scania trucks and buses since 2010. His successor...
read moreWinterkorn urged top executives of Volkswagen Group to maintain pressure on costs
February 11, 2014 | 11:50pm CEToriginalReducing costs and pressure on prices also applies to the Czech carmaker Skoda Auto. Details of his letter, sales of the group in 2013...
read moreHirschmann Automotive reorganizes production
February 11, 2014 | 01:48am CEToriginalThis applies to all plants, namely in Austria, Romania, Morocco and the Czech Republic. Shifts in production, HR, products and clients, a new plant in China...
read moreSkoda Auto to use further extended work shifts in production of Fabia in Czech Rep
February 11, 2014 | 01:38am CEToriginalReason of this measure, timing, action model Fabia Tour with a 4-year warranty and the RS front bumper, the Fabia III without the RS version...
read moreVosicky (Hyundai): Czech car market fell by 8 % in January
February 10, 2014 | 01:08am CEToriginalAccording to SDA’s statistics, the market showed an increase of 13%. The increasing re-exports, comment of SDA, the results of brands, including Hyundai...
read moreOne Citroen dealer ceased operation in Czech Rep
February 10, 2014 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe company, history, location of the showroom, the reasons, take-over of employees by another dealer...
read moreDAF began providing financial services of Paccar Financial in Czech Rep
February 9, 2014 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe products offered including service contracts, first deals, profile of the Czech branch and its head...
read moreGerman carmakers threaten to return ADAC prizes due to new affair
February 9, 2014 | 11:29pm CEToriginalFraudulent handling of brand ranking in the poll Yellow Angel, abuse of rescue helicopters and airplanes by leaders of the automobile club...
read moreHyundai to increase production of ix35 in Czech Rep
February 6, 2014 | 11:32pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will start exporting this SUV to another country in North America. Reasons, affected markets, timing...
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