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AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 128,413 in April (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +7.9%, Hyundai -13.2%, Toyota +6.1%). Buses (Iveco +4.2%, SOR +700%), motorcycles (Jawa +337.7%) performed differently. Electric car manufacturing decreased by 4.6% to 25,856 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output rose by 5.4% to 102,557 units. Not only production of passenger cars, but also manufacturing of buses in Czech Republic has long confirmed its extraordinary strength and competitiveness. Year-on-year double-digit growth in production, position of European and world leader in number of buses produced per total population, and growing number of battery and hybrid buses in recent years confirm that Czech makers are among world’s top manufacturers that can successfully respond to market changes and demand for low-emission public transport, Petzl said
June 2, 2026 | 07:10am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In April, 72,885 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (-5.4% m/m, +2.2% y/y) with average price of CZK 324,132 (EUR 13,350; -1.5%, +7%) and average age 12 years (+0 years). Sales in first four months fell by 4.3% y/y. This indicates slight cooling of market, caused by many factors, especially global ones such as war in Middle East and resulting rising prices of fossil fuels, Vaněček said
June 2, 2026 | 07:02am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 1.6 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in April, fell by 0.2% to 5.6 million in first 4 months – China: 0.85 million (-8%) and 2.8 million BEVs+PHEVs (-17 %) BEVs and PHEVs, Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.4 million (+27%) and 1.6 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.12 million (-28%) and 0.45 million (-25%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.24 million (+110%) and 0.84 million (+89%)
May 31, 2026 | 08:29pm CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 10.7% to 27,509 in April. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 25.9% (7,122 units, +25.2%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 5.5 pp to 67.2%
May 31, 2026 | 08:14pm CETflashread more
Legends 2026: Škoda Auto, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, BYD Automotive Czech, Porsche Czech Republic (Cupra), P Automobil Import (Leapmotor), FT Car (Foton), Honda Motor Europe (Honda Motorcycles), Tatra Defence Vehicle, Excalibur Army, Auto Jarov (Audi), Pyramida Průhonice (Alpine), Auto Motol Beni/AMB (Ford), Autoport (Citroën), Segway Powersports, EcoWheel, Volt Garáž (Vmoto), ABT-Czech, IAmWork.cz, Panattoni Czech Republic Development, Blue Garage Racing, Executive Engines, BH Securities (Iconic Cars Fund), Continental, Escape6, Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic (BESIP), E.ON, PK Technik, M.Ward Manufacturing (Campella), Mako Car (Tomason, GMP, Vesser, Concaver, Vossen), Pirelli, The Line Club, Bretton Racing, Backi Adventure, Amka Trading (Innotec), Navitel, TorriaCars (Sixtol), Slovline, Centrum autosedaček, Tyntech (LiftPark), IAmDetailer, BaSys CS (Pioneer), DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Alcar Bohemia (AEZ, Dotz, Dezent), AG Experts (Carglass), Mad Guys Detailing, Automaton, Retro Auto Muzeum, Autoclub of Czech Republic, Police of Czech Republic, Special Covers, AntiRadary.net (Genevo) to join motoring celebration/festival (exhibition of cars, motorcycles) in Prague, Czechia (May 29-31). Traditional participant Subaru ČR to miss out for first time since 2013
May 31, 2026 | 08:08pm CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 900,000 to 1.8 million cars, vans from 92.6-93.5 million (+0.8% to +1.7%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 91.7 million (-0.4%). Conflict in Middle East is one key factor behind downward revision, as downstream consequences of war on energy prices, GDP growth and consumer confidence start to influence light-vehicle sales forecasts. This is true even for regions with few direct links to Middle East from supply chain perspective, such as North America. However, slow implementation of new subsidy scheme in China and cooling of price war in that market are also notable considerations, Oakley (GlobalData) said
May 27, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
SARIO Business Day 2026: SARIO to hold conference, B2B matchmaking event in Košice, Slovakia on May 28. Representatives of Volvo Car Košice, Magna International, Technodat, Ness Digital Engineering, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia, Kuenz, Ayming, Owasmooth, Geodeticca, ČSOB to speak at conference
May 27, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.7% in April (motorcycles +17.2%; buses +12.3%; vans/trucks -2.6%; trailers -3.6%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 31.6% to 91,896 units (64,350 BEVs +41.3%, 27,546 PHEVs +13.3%), representing share of 36.9% (25.8+11.1%)
May 26, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Eastlog 2026: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 29th logistics and transport congress with Bizlog matchmaking event in Prague, Czechia on May 28-29. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Toyota Material Handling, Schaeffler Motion Technologies, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions, Brose, Sereact, Element Logic, Miebach Consulting, Aimtec, SmartBox, Petainer, Chart Ferox, Lotraco, Flexcon, Systech Group, K2 Atmitec, Veloq, Vapol/Log4U, VertiFlex, TimoCom, Loadhog, Chep, Solvertech, Transportly, Fortinet, Enter, Česká spořitelna, Šmídl Holding, Geis, Antwell, Prologis, CTP, Panattoni to speak at conference
May 26, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 271,900 vehicles to customers in Q1, representing increase of 14% (Octavia 46,900 cars, -5.1%; Kodiaq 35,600, +10.5%; Kamiq 31,900, +4%; Fabia 31,000, +5.7%; Elroq 29,700, +336.8%; Karoq 24,900, +2.2%; Enyaq 22,100, +9.5%; Superb 18,300, +4.9%; Scala 13,400, +3.8%; Kylaq 11,300, +44.7%; Slavia 3,800, +8%; Kushaq 3,000, -24.1%). Sales in Europe-31 (222,500, +17.1% – Germany 58,500, +26%; Czechia 23,500, +6.7%) and some Asian (India 17,400, +16.7%) and African countries (Morocco 1,700, +45%; Egypt 1,600, +58.5%) grew, China (700, -76.7%) experienced decline. Automaker almost doubled (+71.4%) deliveries of electric vehicles to 63,200 (51,800 BEVs, +91.9%; 11,400 PHEVs, +15.4%). We carried strong momentum of record 2025 into Q1 2026 to deliver highest Q1 operating profit in Škoda Auto’s history (EUR 660 million, +20.9%). For first time, Škoda has become Europe’s second best-selling car brand – milestone we can be proud of in highly competitive market, Zellmer said
May 26, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
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Volkswagen increased sales of VW, Audi and Seat cars in Czech Rep in H1 by 3.2%
July 12, 2012 | 04:29am CEToriginalRegistrations went up more. Results of individual brands, the current dealer network, the term of renaming Import Volkswagen Group...
read moreZAP: Slovak car market to decline by at least 15% after introduction of registration taxes
July 12, 2012 | 04:09am CEToriginalMoreover, the loss of VAT collection will be higher than income from the registration tax, according to ZAP. In June, car sales in Slovakia fell by 5%, LCV sales by 30%...
read moreAutobond stopped selling one brand
July 11, 2012 | 06:51am CEToriginalThe free showroom has already been occupied by other brand of the current portfolio. The reason for this change is, among other things, expansion of the company Dajbych to the other site...
read moreToyota changed segmentation of Extracare extended warranty in Czech Rep and Slovakia
July 11, 2012 | 06:31am CEToriginalAt the same time the company began offering it for cars imported from abroad. A price reduction for smaller models, 17% discount when buying a new car, the partner, assistance service included...
read moreAuto Palace opened second Ford showroom in Czech Rep
July 11, 2012 | 06:23am CEToriginalThis happened after 11 years since establishing the Ford dealership in Sporilov, Prague 4. Location of the newly built showroom...
read more32 HEVs and eight EVs registered in Czech Rep in June
July 11, 2012 | 06:17am CEToriginalThere were 155 HEVs and 21 EVs registered over H1 2012. In June, first Citroen hybrids were added...
read moreVolkswagen allegedly plans to build another plant in China
July 11, 2012 | 05:53am CEToriginalThe new factory might be located in the centre of the country. Location, a partner that has several plants with Volkswagen in China...
read moreGerman authorities to examine alliance of GM and PSA in detail
July 11, 2012 | 05:35am CEToriginalIt will focus mainly on the impact of the alliance on parts suppliers. The second phase of investigation should last up to three months...
read moreToyota Boshoku continues to expand in Europe, to build plant in Czech Rep
July 10, 2012 | 02:00am CEToriginalThis will happen a year after the company bought the interior components division from Polytec. Location, investment, HR, plant manager, customers...
read moreBernard Chretien to leave Renault Czech Republic after six years
July 10, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginalEric Bassett becomes the new head of the Czech branch of Renault. Chretien’s new job, the previous post of Bassett, timing...
read moreBMW tightly won tender for free replacement of fleet of Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs
July 10, 2012 | 01:04am CEToriginalThe second participant Skoda Auto offered only one car less. The existing fleet, demand and bids, contract details...
read moreTukas Group moves sale of two brands in Prague
July 10, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalThe company is a dealer of five brands and an authorized service partner of three brands with five facilities in Prague 10. Locations, brands, reasons for moving...
read moreProduction of Skoda Fabia not to last in Czech Rep in summer longer than company holidays
July 10, 2012 | 12:41am CEToriginalThe term of company holidays, shutdown of production of the Fabia in Mlada Boleslav, the reasons...
read moreMini to expand model offer to ten, to invest in UK and continental Europe
July 10, 2012 | 12:30am CEToriginalInvestment in three British factories, HR, considered production of the Mini in a third country, production of the second model at Magna Steyr...
read moreGM moves European logistics to PSA Peugeot Citroen
July 10, 2012 | 12:24am CEToriginalThe agreement covers the supply of parts, cars and spare parts for Opel, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. About 200 logistics companies will replace Gefco...
read moreSkoda Rapid Spaceback: Rapid to get another body version
July 9, 2012 | 01:46am CEToriginalLiftback should be followed by the five-door hatchback. Launching on the market, the presumable marking, non-traditional rear door opening, the production plan for 2012...
read moreToyota wants to open second dealership in Brno, now looking for partner
July 9, 2012 | 01:36am CEToriginalThe carmaker is looking for a dealer with existing premises, which would include the Toyota brand to its portfolio. Preferred locations...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 12.3% in June, LCV sales dropped by 5.7%
July 9, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginalThe growth was driven by Hyundai, Skoda, Kia, Toyota and BMW. Registrations of trucks fell by 6.3%. The potential effect of the central register failure…
read moreVolkswagen to acquire 100% stake in Porsche AG
July 9, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginalPiech and Porsche families will therefore integrate the Porsche sports car manufacturer to the Volkswagen Group in another way. Details of the transaction...
read moreVolkswagen to build new body shop for EUR 600 million in Slovakia
July 3, 2012 | 09:14pm CEToriginalThe new hall will be connected to a pressing shop, which is now being built. Body shop size, utilization, production start-up, HR...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen to allegedly dismiss 10,000 people in France
July 3, 2012 | 09:05pm CEToriginalSo far, the carmaker has announced the cancellation of 4,000 jobs. The affected plants, including a joint venture with Fiat...
read moreCar sales in Germany rose by 3 % in June, exports by 9%
July 3, 2012 | 08:51pm CEToriginalHowever, the current inflow and the overall state of orders lag behind the level of 2011. Expectations for H2 2012, closures of factories in Europe...
read moreMartin Peleska returned to Czech Rep after three years for his old-new position
July 3, 2012 | 05:11am CEToriginalWithin the carmaker Toyota Motor he moved from the European headquarters to the representation for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He thus follows Marc Hedrich...
read moreArval to allow clients in Czech Rep to test Opel Ampera for free
July 3, 2012 | 05:09am CEToriginalAt the same time, this electric vehicle with range extender (EREV) will be used for company needs. The objective of this activity...
read moreSlovakia to support development of e-mobility, to introduce registration tax on cars with internal combustion engines of over 80 kW
July 3, 2012 | 05:02am CEToriginalThe registration tax will apply to new and imported used cars, not EVs and HEVs. The rates, timing, impact on demand...
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