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Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 37.6% in Q2, by 46.7% to 465,500 in H1 (VW -2.8%, +14.3%; Škoda +196.8%, +147.8%; SEAT+Cupra +67.2%, +105.3%; VW Commercial Vehicles +94.2%, +73.4%; Audi +34.1%, +32.3%; Porsche +235.6%, +279%; MAN +330.4%, +243.5%; VW Truck & Bus -87.5%, -44%; Scania +88.7%, +102.8%; International Motors/Navistar -21.2%, +2.9%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (84,900 cars, -2.2%), VW ID.3 (60,700, -8.3%), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 44,600, -14.4%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 38,700), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 38,700, +31.6%), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 36,500), Škoda Elroq (34,300), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 27,600, +89%), Porsche Macan Electric (25,900), Cupra Born (22,100, +21.4%), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 8,300, -6%) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.6% (+3.3 pp, H1 2024: 7.3%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 62%, automaker said, adding that PHEV deliveries up by 41% to 192,300
July 18, 2025 | 12:37pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in June, by 1.2% y/y (new: +0.1%, +1.3%; used: +0.7%, +1.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.6%, +3.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +2.2%), fuels and oils (+1%, -9.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +5.5%)
July 18, 2025 | 12:24pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 2/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.8% y/y to CZK 298,000 (EUR 12,100) in H1, by 3.8% during Q2 (16% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 21% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 18% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 17% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 13% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 15% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). Advertising supply increased by 4.2% y/y. In terms of powertrain types, 47.2% of cars on offer had diesel, 46.55% petrol, 2.66% hybrid, 1.95% electric, 0.97% LPG, 0.3% CNG and 0.37% others
July 18, 2025 | 12:12pm CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 24% to 1.8 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 28% to 9.1 million in H1 – China: 5.5 million BEVs and PHEVs (+32%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 2 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 900,000 (+3%), Rest of World (RoW): 700,000 (+40%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:31am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,500 MWh of electricity (+52.5% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q2 during 128,000 recharges (+37.5%) at 868 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 19.5 kWh, utilization according to charging station performance by 27.5% to 3.39% (time utilization +27.8% to 6.94%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1.2% in Q2, by 1.3% to 4.41 million in H1 (VW +4%, +4.5%; Škoda +18.7%, +13.6%; SEAT+Cupra -1.9%, +1.7%; VW Commercial Vehicles -15.6%, -19%; Audi -8.2%, -5.9%; Bentley -16.2%, -11%; Lamborghini -7.3%, +2.2%; Porsche -4.3%, -6.1%; MAN +4.7%, -4.3%; VW Truck & Bus -4.1%, +5.9%; Scania -4.5%, -10.4%; International Motors/Navistar +9.9%, -2.3%). Rising orders are driven by new models popular with customers across all drive types (+19 % in Western Europe in H1), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, Cupra Terramar, Škoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911, BEV orders increase most significantly (+62 %), automaker said
July 16, 2025 | 10:10am CETflashread more
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited mileage warranty (breakdown insurance) on selected used vehicles offered on Autosphere sales platform for free (with possibility of extension up to 8 years/200,000 km for fee), thus expanding its collaboration with this Swiss company. In 25 years on Czech market, insurance company became partner of many automakers, distributors, importers, dealers (more than 300) of cars (BMW, Hyundai, Mazda, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Subaru, Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo) and motorcycles (BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph, Ducati)
July 14, 2025 | 03:50pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fueled) in Czechia became almost three times less expensive (+37.7%) than entire consumer basket (+93.8%), thus mitigating inflation. Consumer price index (CPI) in individual groups and items developed differently – used cars (prices: -16.3%), new cars (+4.9%), motorcycles (+20.2%), diesel (+22.2%), Natural 95 petrol (+22.9%), Natural 98 gasoline (+27%), LPG gas (+34.2%), brake pads (+38.8%), engine oil (+45.8%), taxi service (+63.8%), bus fare 100 km (+75.3%), bus fare 50 km (+78.1%), bus fare 25 km (+86.4%), rail passenger transport (+105.8%), fender (+107.2%), bus fare 10 km (+109.6%), international air passenger transport (+150.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+171.1%)
July 14, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 6,200 MWh of electricity (+76% y/y) in ČEZ Futurego public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 271,024 recharges (+54%) at 916 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased by 14% to 22.9 kWh (H1 2024: 20.1 kWh)
July 14, 2025 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2025 Western European new car sales outlook at 11.42 million (-1.1%)
July 11, 2025 | 12:54pm 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%, Q2: +2.2%). Gradually recovering domestic economy (GDP growing since Q4 2023) – decreasing inflation (within ČNB's tolerance band), rising real wages (Q1: +3.9% y/y), growing consumer confidence – maintains relatively strong consumer and corporate demand for cars, which is reflected in year-on-year increase in registrations of new passenger cars, Štefek said
July 11, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 3,085 MWh of electricity (+127% y/y) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 131,500 recharges (+93%) at 630 charging points (Prague: 601.5 MWh during 27,000 recharges, South Moravian Region: 457.1 MWh during 18,500 recharges, Vysočina Region: 430.1 MWh during 14,814 recharges, South Bohemian Region: 349.6 MWh, Central Bohemian Region: 233.6 MWh, Pilsen Region: 197.6 MWh, Ústí nad Labem Region: 192.4 MWh, other regions: 623 MWh)
July 11, 2025 | 12:28pm CETflashread more
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Toyota plant in Kolín (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic) on July 4. Carmaker suspended production for several hours. This incident will not impact vehicle deliveries to customers, spokesperson said
July 9, 2025 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Toyota RAV4/Wildlander (1,187,000 registered cars, +11%) was world’s (153 markets) best-selling light vehicle in 2024, followed by Tesla Model Y (1,185,000, -3%), Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander (859,000, +18%), Honda CR-V/Breeze (854,000, +1%), Toyota Corolla/Levin sedan (697,000, -11%), Toyota Hilux (617,000, -15%), Ford F-150 (595,000, -2%), Toyota Camry (593,000, -8%), Tesla Model 3 (560,000, +10%) and BYD Qin (502,000, +6%)
July 9, 2025 | 02:35pm CETflashread more
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Jaguar Land Rover plans to assemble cars in China, seeking partner there
May 31, 2010 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe carmaker would like to produce at least two models in China. The production in Britain, the Range Rover LRX, the worldwide sales in April...
read moreAuto-Plus: Gift certificate from SkofFIN with purchase of used Volkswagen and Audi on lease/credit
May 31, 2010 | 02:38am CEToriginalIt can be used for accessories, spare parts or services. The number of cars offered, website visit rate, customer trends, sales from January to April 2010...
read moreSkoda Auto confirmed arrival of new CEO Winfried Vahland
May 31, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginalPrevious Skoda Auto board chairman Reinhard Jung will retire after three years in office. The change will take place on...
read moreGhosn (Renault, Nissan): Debt crisis could reduce car sales in Europe in 2010
May 31, 2010 | 02:11am CEToriginalIn the U.S., sales are expected to rise by 15% and return soon above 14 million cars annually. As for electric cars...
read moreVolkswagen reportedly to become strategic partner of Malaysian carmaker Proton
May 31, 2010 | 01:58am CEToriginalEstablishment of an alliance of both companies is about to be announced within two weeks. The history of negotiations, the possibility of assembling VW cars Proton’s plants...
read moreCredium in June: Service pack for Fiat Ducato worth CZK 63,000 CZK for CZK 6,666 with financing by lease
May 31, 2010 | 01:50am CEToriginalThe pack includes assistance services from Europ Assistance, extended warranty, service inspections, damage liability with a high coverage. Special offers for other brands...
read moreTatra reduced loss in 2009, by contrast carmaker itself deepened it
May 31, 2010 | 01:32am CEToriginalThe group’s revenues fell by 45% to CZK 4.3 billion. Detailed results of the Czech truck manufacturer...
read moreRussian Technologies wants to raise stake in AvtoVAZ by 15 percentage points
May 31, 2010 | 01:24am CEToriginalThe Russian state would thus dominate the carmaker with 40%, Renault intends to retain its 25% share. Sales plan for 2010...
read moreNew Audi dealer Autosalon Klokocka aims to sell up to 150 cars in 2010
May 28, 2010 | 04:11am CEToriginalIt has now opened the Audi Terminal for CZK 130 million in Prague. Plan for 2011, the loyalty program, shift to Shell oils, other brands...
read morePSA to produce low-cost cars, starting production of new entry-model in Spain
May 28, 2010 | 03:33am CEToriginalThe new model will be sold by the carmaker under brands Peugeot and Citroen. Primary target markets and the place of production...
read moreUniCredit Leasing started to cooperate with Suzuki brand in cars and motorcycles financing in Czech Rep
May 28, 2010 | 03:28am CEToriginalThe first offer of the Suzuki Finance is a zero increase of instalments from 40% down payment. It is the 13th cooperation with a carmaker on the Czech market...
read mores Autoleasing offers flood-stricken clients schedule of payments extension
May 28, 2010 | 03:16am CEToriginalThe refinancing of loan or lease is free of charge and the company will carry it out within an accelerated mode. However, this is conditioned by...
read moreInterest in new Opel Astra exceeded expectations, carmaker launching extra shifts in Gliwice-based plant
May 28, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe model’s registrations in Europe have increased by 54% over four months. The current number of orders is already approaching the planned sales for 2010...
read moreGE Money Auto: autoCredit with weekend stay attracts public; offer extended until July 31
May 28, 2010 | 02:46am CEToriginalOver 1,730 customers made use of the offer in two months, choosing especially hotels in the Czech Republic. The special offer has increased the number of visitors on websites...
read moreU.S. government increased number of potential deaths associated with unintended acceleration
May 27, 2010 | 04:04am CEToriginalIn the past 10 years, it might have been linked with 89 deaths compared with the earlier 52 reported. Since 2000, the NHTSA has received complaints amounting to...
read moreChinese carmaker Great Wall expands in Europe, seeking partners also in Czech Rep
May 26, 2010 | 03:32am CEToriginalGreat Wall has already addressed several dealers on the Czech market with an offer to sell its cars. Models, prices, sales plans, planned representations in Europe...
read moreVolkswagen to take over long-time supplier of development services Italdesign Giugiaro
May 26, 2010 | 03:14am CEToriginalThe German carmaker will obtain a share of 90.1% in the Italian company, the remaining 9.9% will remain in the possession of the current owner...
read moreToyota Motor to suspend Lexus LS sales for three weeks
May 26, 2010 | 03:01am CEToriginalDealers in the USA, Japan, China and Europe, are waiting for parts delivery required for the VGRS repair, because of which the carmaker organizes the recall action...
read moreDemand for green cars in Czech Rep still low, CNG not enforced strongly
May 26, 2010 | 02:50am CEToriginalThe Car Importers Association (SDA) is thus preparing a support system for green cars. Sales of individual models in 2009...
read moreShiga (JAMA, Nissan): Japanese carmakers concerned about debt crisis in Europe
May 26, 2010 | 12:12am CEToriginalTheir export is now strongly influenced by decreasing rate of the euro against the yen. Changing perspective on the European market...
read moreCetelem became another financial partner of Kia Motors in Czech Rep
May 25, 2010 | 01:27am CEToriginalCetelem offers wholesale financing to dealers. The first partner from among dealers, initial menu...
read moreCar sales of Skoda rose by 3.5% in April, by 18.6% over four months
May 25, 2010 | 12:54am CEToriginalChina takes the largest share in that with sales growth by 31.4% in April and by 92.6% over four months. Demand in particular markets, for separate models...
read moreMercedes-Benz extended 'Free A-Class for One Year' special offer for GL in Czech Rep
May 25, 2010 | 12:32am CEToriginalAt the same, the carmaker has extended the action for the S model by the end of 2010. Parameters of both special offers, possibilities after 12 months including financing...
read moreCSOB Leasing offers customers affected by floods deferred repayments for up to 2 months
May 24, 2010 | 11:44pm CEToriginalDuring the payment holiday period the customers will pay insurance only. At the same time, the leasing company is prepared to waive payments in certain cases...
read moreCCS: Fuel slightly cheaper in Czech Rep, in Slovakia stagnating
May 24, 2010 | 11:29pm CEToriginalPetrol went down by 5 hellers on average at the Czech filling stations and diesel by 4 hellers. This week, the analysts expect...
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