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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 7% to 2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 5.5% to 9.6 million in H1 – China: 0.83 million (-11%) and 4.73 million BEVs+PHEVs (-14%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): record 0.54 million (+31%) and 2.54 million (+27%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-30%) and 0.72 million (-20%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.49 million (+390%) and 1.59 million (+127%)
July 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Aures Holdings sold 9,700 used vehicles in June at AAA Auto and Mototechna car centers, 56,700 cars in H1. Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose in H1, up by 109% to 1,335 units in Czechia. And it also means that AAA Auto holds more than 11% share of electric vehicle market in Czechia, Vaněček said
July 16, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2026 Czech new car registrations forecast at 250,000-260,000 units (+1% to +5%, 2025: 248,719), based on development to date (Q1: +1.5%, Q2: +10%). In June, Volkswagen (+801 cars), Škoda (+1,759) and Hyundai (+316) showed particularly strong registrations, accounting for 68% increase (+2,876) in month (+4,191); however, new Chinese brands also recorded strong growth. In Q2, BEV market share rose y/y (from 6.1% to record 8.1%), driven by increased interest in Škoda and Tesla vehicles. We expect pace of registrations in H2 to gradually slow down due to weaker consumer demand and lower inflow of new orders, Štefek said
July 15, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.3% m/m in June, by 0.4% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.5% y/y; used: -0.6%, -0.9%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.4%, -1.1%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +0.5%), fuels and lubricants (-8.1%, +14.9%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.8%, +8.2%)
July 15, 2026 | 07:46am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 8.6% in Q2, by 6.3% to 4.13 million in H1 (VW -14%, -10.9%; Škoda +4.8%, +9.1%; SEAT+Cupra -0.9%, -1%; VW Commercial Vehicles +4.7%, +7.1%; Audi -8.2%, -7.2%; Bentley -17.2%, -13.6%; Lamborghini +3.2%, -4.6%; Porsche -18.2%, -16.5%; Scania +6.7%, +0.8%; MAN +3.5%, +8.3%; International Motors -8.3%, -14.6%; VW Truck & Bus +14.9%, -3.8%). Decline in China (-25.9%/-340,800) and North America (-3.1%/-14,400) partially offset by growth in Europe-31 (+3.5%) and South America (+8.3%). Sales excluding China up by 2% (+61,100) to 3.15 million units. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) order intake in Europe rose by more than 50% in Q2 y/y (in particular, recently launched Electric Urban Car Family – featuring VW ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq and Cupra Raval – is being very well received by customers, with more than 54,000 orders), order intake across all powertrains increased by 4%, automaker said, adding that BEV share of order bank exceeds 30%
July 15, 2026 | 07:37am CETflashread more
Electric Vehicle Symposium 2026 (EVS 39/EVS39): World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) cancelled 39th conference, exhibition on electric drive technologies, scheduled for June 21-24 in Long Beach, California, USA, due to unforeseen resource challenges. International battery, hybrid, fuel cell electric vehicle symposium series has been held since 1969. This is second cancellation of event in history, following EVS33 in 2020 (in Portland, Oregon, USA due to COVID-19). EVS40 to take place in Yokohama, Japan on June 13-16, 2027
July 14, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 18.9% to 26,398 in June (third highest monthly sales in history), by 5.8% to 129,810 in H1 (vans +12.9%, +12.8%; trucks +10.8%, +12.3%; buses +64.1%, +18.2%; motorcycles +40.7%, +26.6%; trailers+semitrailers +3.1%, +6.1%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: record 2,151 +58.4%, 8,630 +24.9%; PHEV: 1,546 +55.2%, 6,517 +31.2%; LPG: 671 -5.6%, 2,730 -14.2%; petrol: 16,866 +16.2%, 84,965 +3.6%; diesel: 5,162 +11.9%, 26,957 +5.6%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (111,922 in H1), 31,063 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+16.2%)
July 14, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 600,000 cars, vans from 91.1 million (-1.1%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 90.5 million (-1.9%). This forecast would represent 1.9% year over year decline, as relative weakness in China, along with headwinds from economic and trade factors, drag down global industry, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 13, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 22.9% to 34,256 in June, by 15% to 164,529 in H1. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 26.3% (8,993 units, +44.1%) and 24.3% (40,060 units, +27%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 8.1 pp to 68.6% and by 6.2 pp to 65.5%
July 13, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In June, 76,459 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (+0% m/m, +11.3% y/y; BEV: 2,045 vehicles, -18,3%, +92%) with average price of CZK 320,799 (EUR 13,220; -2.1%, +3%) and average age 12 years (+0 years), 416,000 cars (-0.2%) in H1
July 13, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Tukas Group (Škoda, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Volvo, Opel, Kia, Renault, Dacia dealer, Audi service in Prague, Czechia) moved Kia dealership from Modřany (400 sqm Red Cube) to Štěrboholy to newly built showroom (700 sqm), adding PBV electric van service and Kia Drive car rental
July 10, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 15.7% in June, by 5.8% to 1.48 million in H1 (motorcycles +32.4%, +27.5%; buses +38.9%, +21.6%; vans/trucks +6.3%, -4.8%; trailers +17.5%, +0.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 37.2% to 531,799 in H1 (368,006 BEVs +48%, 163,793 PHEVs +17.9%), representing share of 35.8% (24.8+11%)
July 10, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA rose in June, apparently fell in H1 (JD Power/GlobalData: +8%, +1.2% to 8.25 million, +0.7% to 4.23 million in Q2; Cox Automotive: +4.2%, +7.2% after revision, -3% to 7.89 million, -0.5% to 4.19 million in Q2; Edmunds: n/a, n/a, -1% to 4.17 million in Q2). Evaluating year-over-year results requires consideration of what happened year ago. In 2025, consumers were reacting to perceived risk of higher prices from vehicle tariffs, and resulting volatility makes simple year-over-year comparisons murky, King (JD Power) said
July 10, 2026 | 07:41am CETflashread more
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Hyundai to continue in test action on Czech market in autumn, changing just model
October 4, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginalOver 2,500 people are interested in the free test of the Hyundai i30, they can now try out the Hyundai i20, while utilizing an action model of...
read moreOpel did not find investor for Antwerp-based plant
October 4, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginalNone of the potential investors came with an adequate plan by the end of September and according to the Opel initial plan, the production will be stopped in...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel cheapened in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week
October 4, 2010 | 11:03pm CEToriginalPetrol at the Czech filling stations decreased price by 7 hellers, diesel by 2 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read morePARIS: Scholz: Skoda Auto planning to record product investments in 2011
October 4, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginalSimultaneously, the carmaker is developing most new models in the history. The number of model series will grow from five to seven; at the Geneva Motor Show...
read moreTesla Motors recalling 439 electric Roadster cars for repairs
October 4, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginalThis is the second corrective action of the American electric vehicle manufacturer. Reason for recall, previous sales...
read morePARIS: Jahn (SAP, Volkswagen): Car production to grow to 5% in Czech Rep in 2010
October 4, 2010 | 12:48am CEToriginalGlobal sales should rise by 7%, European fall by 6%, Czech stagnate. The automotive industry in the Czech Republic is now, according to Jahn, stabilized...
read moreVisteon left bankruptcy regime in USA after year and half
October 4, 2010 | 12:26am CEToriginalThe company reduced its debts by USD 2 billion and reorganized its activities. Visteon will now focus on air conditioning, electronics, interiors and lighting, aiming to benefit from the growth in CEE and Brazil...
read moreCar sales in USA down by 4% m/m in September compared to August decline by 5%
October 4, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginalSales increased by 29% y/y due to the low comparison base caused by the scrap bonus termination. The results of the largest U.S. carmaker GM...
read moreBMW Group to recall 350,800 BMW and Rolls-Royce cars for repairs due to brake problems
October 3, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has seen a reduction in power brake booster. The recall also applies to Europe, including the Czech Republic. The affected models and years of production...
read moreNew cheap Skoda sedan to possibly have renewed name of Felicia, to be produced in Czech Rep, China and Russia
October 1, 2010 | 04:42am CEToriginalIn Russia, the production should start later than in the Czech Republic. The expected development of Skoda Auto sales on the Russian market...
read moreDirect became new partner of loyalty program Bene+ from GE Money Bank, first in insurance sector
October 1, 2010 | 04:33am CEToriginalDirect’s clients can get a discount on premiums when paying it by credit card. Deepening of cooperation between Direct and GE Money…
read moreAuthorized importers and dealers joint grey sales of new cars in Czech Rep
September 30, 2010 | 02:33am CEToriginalReasons (strategies, prices and exchange rates), brands, reducing the wholesale distribution at Saab, aggressive pricing policy of Skoda on the Czech market...
read moreSkoda Auto to launch testing of electric Octavia in Czech Rep and Germany in 2011
September 30, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginalThe total range, Li-ion batteries, charging time, electric power, maximum speed, acceleration, serial production of electric vehicles...
read moreTili has already six partners for e-mobility promotion in Czech Rep
September 30, 2010 | 02:15am CEToriginalThese are companies Citroen, Tazzari, Vectrix, Alke, Winora and Rittal. Apart from the e-mobility, the transport emissions’ reduction will be supported by home working as well...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen to expand cooperation with Ford and Mitsubishi
September 30, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginalIt will develop Euro 6 engines with Ford and together with Mitsubishi the electric commercial vehicles. Details of the two collaborations with time schedules...
read moreS. & W. Automobily started providing extended warranty for 1 year for new and used cars
September 30, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalThis North-Bohemian dealer of brands Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mitsubishi Fuso is cooperating with CarGarantie. Details of the warranty...
read moreAuto Hase reduced Volvo cars’ service by 20%
September 30, 2010 | 01:42am CEToriginalCurrent and new rates for mechanical, bodywork, painting, electrics and diagnostic work, the price for pick-up service...
read moreMartin Winterkorn possibly stay in Volkswagen’s top management at least until 2015
September 30, 2010 | 01:38am CEToriginalHe is reportedly supported by the Supervisory Board, trade unions and himself. The decision on his contract’s extension should be made in...
read moreAmsterdam to invest in e-mobility development by purchasing thousands of EVs and charging stations
September 30, 2010 | 01:30am CEToriginalThe current situation in the city, plans of the municipality, negotiations with the European and Japanese carmakers, cooperation with Better Place, new jobs...
read moreJahn (Volkswagen): Skoda Auto looking for Chinese suppliers mainly because of growth in global production and localization of production abroad
September 29, 2010 | 04:48am CEToriginalHowever, he did not rule out that they could also supply plants in the Czech Republic. Synergies and savings of scale in the supply base in China...
read moreContract signing by CEZ and Peugeot protracting, negotiations under way for year
September 29, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe current situation, not including Citroen into the testing of electric cars, the expected number of Peugeot iOn cars, e-mobility activities of Mitsubishi in the Czech Republic...
read moreSkoda to possibly present electric car based on Octavia at Paris Motor Show
September 29, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginalIt should cover 120 km on a single charge, design to be different as well. At the same time, the carmaker will introduce a complete model range with a start-stop system...
read morePeugeot to enter Czech Rep and Slovakia with program of quality used cars
September 29, 2010 | 01:28am CEToriginalAt the same time, it will become the first carmaker importing used cars from abroad. Partners Dekra, Europ Assistance, Cebia, IBS expert, TipCars...
read moreBMW to supply technology and components to Saab
September 29, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalBMW should provide some Saab models with engines, then technology for the upcoming Saab's smaller models. The agreement should be concluded in...
read moreFiat placed alternatively powered vehicles by LPG on Czech market
September 29, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalThis happened after year and half preparations. Range of models and engines, parameters of aggregates, prices, warranty terms, conversion for free within funding...
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