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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
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Škoda Auto plants in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny, Vrchlabí on July 4. Automaker suspended production for several hours, not to introduce extra shifts due to several hundred unproduced cars. Company is insured for such cases, spokesperson said
July 8, 2025 | 05:22pm CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 89.8 million (+1.1%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 89.7 million (+1.1%). With trade negotiations ongoing between United States and various countries, there remains great deal of uncertainty over what result will be, and how quickly we will start to see deals being made. In meantime, several regions are likely to see sales slow amid rising prices, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 8, 2025 | 05:16pm CETflashread more
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AVE decided to go on operational leasing in Czech Rep, LeasePlan to be provider
January 11, 2010 | 06:19pm CEToriginalThe company AVE has significantly increased its fleet in recent years. In the first phase LeasePlan will provide AVE CZ with 90 cars of brand...
read moreVolkswagen Passat CC in 2010: Decrease of list price + extension of standard equipment = CZK 72,000 in savings
January 11, 2010 | 05:42pm CEToriginalIn addition, BlueMotion version has been added and R-line packet has been discounted. In 2009, the Passat CC participated in sales of Passat model line by...
read moreHonda to possibly build new plant for passenger cars for EUR 150 million in China
January 11, 2010 | 04:30pm CEToriginalHonda's new plant should stand next to the existing joint plant of a Chinese carmaker Dongfeng Motor. Honda's production capacity in China would therefore increase by...
read moreKia in January: Special discounts, bonus in financing, free winter tires, action packet for Sportage
January 11, 2010 | 04:03pm CEToriginalFor the models Soul, Carens and Sportage, besides winter tires the customer also gets aluminium disks. Anniversary packet for the Sportage includes...
read moreQatar increased stake in Volkswagen to 17%, and to acquire chairs in supervisory boards of VW and Porsche
January 11, 2010 | 02:48pm CEToriginalVolkswagen also received from the European Commission an approval to take over the car dealer Mahag Group, which operates in...
read moreAudi offers equipment packets for A3, A4, A5, A6 and Q7 free of charge or at significant savings in January
January 11, 2010 | 01:48pm CEToriginalBoth comfort packet and S line sports packet are discounted. According to the model and motorisation more than CZK 100,000 can be saved...
read moreToyota Motor developed clear paint with ability of auto-recovery
January 11, 2010 | 12:52pm CEToriginalThe modernized model Lexus LS has been equipped with it as the first car. The carmaker also introduces water-soluble paints into all manufacturing plants...
read moreSpyker submitted improved bid for Saab to GM, other two candidates in play allegedly
January 11, 2010 | 11:52am CEToriginalAnother offers were also probably submitted by two Swedish groups Genii Capital/Koenigsegg/Bernie Ecclestone and former boss of MAN Hakan Samuelsson...
read morePassenger car production in Czech Rep up by 3.2% to record 970,000 cars in 2009
January 11, 2010 | 03:43am CEToriginalIn the segment of trucks and buses, the production fell. Specific details of individual manufacturers...
read moreCzech Insurance Association launched new website
January 11, 2010 | 03:11am CEToriginalA novelty is "We Ask" section in which a site visitor finds the answers of experts from the insurance market. CAP is preparing...
read moreNissan in Q1: Discounts up to CZK 70,000 for models Qashqai, Micra, Note, X-Trail and Navara
January 11, 2010 | 02:50am CEToriginalNissan also offers discounts on utility models. Moreover, the carmaker is offering favourable accessories packets for models...
read moreGeneral Motors not hoping in Saab’s rescue, its activity ceasing continues
January 11, 2010 | 02:36am CEToriginalGM also plans to sell a automotive supplier Nexteer Automotive, which have been bought by the carmaker in October 2009 from a former subsidiary Delphi...
read moreCitroen in January: Adding action discounts, scrap bonus and bonus for use of financing
January 11, 2010 | 02:18am CEToriginalWithin the model lines C1, C3, C4 and the Berlingo, a discount of CZK 70,000 can thus be obtained to the action prices. Individual models can be bought from...
read moreAlready third Czech dealer received Volkswagen’s highest dealer award
January 11, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginalDiamond pin was won by Jiří Polcr from the company Top Centrum car in Kyjov. Joining the Josef Fojtik (Auto Jarov) and John Heller (Heller Auto)...
read moreHyundai offers free winter tires and air conditioning for models i10, i20, i30 in January and February
January 11, 2010 | 01:54am CEToriginalThis represents a customer benefit of up to CZK 29,900. The cheapest Hyundai with a 5-year warranty regardless the mileage may now be acquired from...
read moreSeat in Q1: Special discounts up to CZK 175,000, Exeo with 3-year guarantee, 25% discount on Seat Individual program
January 11, 2010 | 01:18am CEToriginalThe special offers apply to the models Ibiza, Leon, Altea, Exeo and Alhambra. Some versions newly include equipment packets free of charge or discounted...
read moreCourt approved plan to restructure South Korean carmaker SsangYong
January 8, 2010 | 06:04pm CEToriginalSAIC’s share in SsangYong is to be reduced within the plan from the current 51.33%. SsangYong would like to return to profit by the year...
read moreVolkswagen reportedly to provide bid for truck manufacturer MAN
January 8, 2010 | 05:43pm CEToriginalVolkswagen now owns almost a 30% share in MAN. Volkswagen has an opportunity until mid-2010 to take control of MAN, as...
read moreSales of new passenger cars and LCVs in Czech Rep down by 11.1% to 181,086 in 2009
January 7, 2010 | 11:45pm CEToriginalCarmakers expect approximately the same sales for 2010 as the 2009. The sequence of brands and models, the share of segments and motorizations, the situation of trucks and buses…
read moreVitkovice Machinery Group started developing CNG engines
January 7, 2010 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThose will be aggregates for passenger cars, trucks and buses as well. Besides the Czech Republic, the network of CNG filling stations will be developed in…
read moreSkoda Auto lowered price of Fabia under CZK 200,000 in Czech Rep
January 7, 2010 | 09:47pm CEToriginalIt is a list price which is not bound to financing. The basic price has thus dropped by CZK 20,000 to…
read moreSales of Skoda Auto stagnated in 2009, sales of TPCA grew slightly, Hyundai in Nosovice distinctly under plan
January 7, 2010 | 09:24pm CEToriginalThe original plan of Hyundai’s Nosovice-based plant specified at the end of 2008 amounted 160,000 cars…
read moreVolkswagen increased sales by 19.1% in November, Skoda Auto by 26%
January 7, 2010 | 08:55pm CEToriginalOver 11 months, sales of Czech carmaker reached 625,677 cars. Volkswagen expects further growth in China in 2010 but a marked fall in Europe…
read moreKia provides 7-year/150,000 km warranty for all its models sold in Europe from January
January 7, 2010 | 01:14am CEToriginalThe carmaker has thus extended guarantee not only for its models produced in new plants in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The warranty is transferable and covers an assistant service for three years…
read moreToyota plans to significantly reduce component costs, possibly affecting car design
January 7, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginalThe Japanese carmaker reputedly asks its suppliers for price reduction by 30 to 40% in three years time, and it is also said that the carmaker aims to move to cheaper materials...
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