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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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Volkswagen Polo: Three- or five-door version got basic price under CZK 250,000
June 16, 2009 | 05:02pm CEToriginalThere is a five-door hatchback being sold from CZK 249,900 in the meantime. A three-door version will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show and will be priced at...
read moreFormer member of General Motors executives Bo Andersson to lead Russian carmaker GAZ
June 16, 2009 | 10:35am CEToriginalAndersson unexpectedly decided to leave GM last week, not giving any reasons. GAZ yet appears in planned Magna’s entry into the carmaker Opel...
read moreSumitomo Corporation continues in damping automotive activities in Central Europe
June 15, 2009 | 08:27pm CEToriginalSE Bordnetze, a producer of cable harnesses for cars, will reportedly cease production in Slovakia. The company has though denied that. Conversely, it prepares…
read moreBMW tightened up sale conditions for car brand Mini, dealers must have separate showroom
June 15, 2009 | 07:56pm CEToriginalTherefore there are only two authorized dealers of Mini in the Czech Republic currently—a Prague-based company AuTec Group and a Brno-based company Renocar, which is soon opening...
read moreHyundai i30 ISG: For fuel consumption decrease by 7% surcharge CZK 7,000
June 15, 2009 | 05:30pm CEToriginalBasic price of Hyundai i30 model with a start-stop system is CZK 341,900, and CZK 391,900 in estate version. At the same time, Hyundai reduced the prices of i30 model range...
read moreMann+Hummel coming with new module of diesel fuel filter
June 15, 2009 | 02:04pm CEToriginalComponents of the filter are suitable for all sorts of fuel quality. For the first time, the new system of fuel filtering will be used in a PSA/Ford diesel engine...
read moreQatar close to taking over share in German carmaker Porsche
June 15, 2009 | 09:53am CEToriginalAn agreement with Qatar is reportedly supported by majority of the Porsch and Piech families. The decision on selling the share could be made...
read moreSpecialists do not like hiring agency staff instead of people dismissed from full-time employment
June 14, 2009 | 11:22am CEToriginalTherefore they want to negotiate with the government. According to trade unions, these practices are applied by many automotive suppliers due to the crisis presently...
read moreEC: Support of US carmakers could harm global trade
June 14, 2009 | 10:20am CEToriginalA confidential report of EC criticizes support of the carmakers General Motors and Chrysler, but also anti-crisis measures in some other states such as...
read moreDenny: Used car prices at minimum and not to fall onwards
June 13, 2009 | 12:16pm CEToriginalOn the contrary, they might increase according to him. Within the market’s lowest car price guarantee the company compared prices with competitors for the first week in...
read moreToyota iQ started being sold from CZK 339,900 (EUR 12,750) in Czech Rep and Slovakia
June 12, 2009 | 08:52pm CEToriginalFirst demonstration cars are available at dealers in large cities only. A stronger engine 1.33 L (74 kW) is available with a start-stop system for...
read moreHradek-based Trelleborg acquired new orders from VW Group and BMW Group
June 12, 2009 | 02:52pm CEToriginalThe company is going to hire 60 new employees; it employs about 360 people. The company has acquired new orders for cars…
read moreSaab to be bought by Swedish carmaker Koenigsegg and Norwegian investors
June 12, 2009 | 12:26pm CEToriginalBoth parties have reportedly signed a preliminary agreement yesterday and should definitely announce the deal in…
read moreCrisis made luxury car dealers reduce prices rapidly in Russia
June 12, 2009 | 12:08pm CEToriginalFor instance the company Mercury, which represents the brands Bentley, Bugatti, Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini in Russia, is now selling out stock cars from the last year...
read moreChanges in Ford in Olomouc: The new and the only authorized dealer is Cars Morava
June 11, 2009 | 11:58pm CEToriginalOther dealers have agent status only. Cars Morava has opened a new showroom in Olomouc which the company plans to extend. Sale plans make…
read moreBiofuel E85 started being sold in Czech Rep, a litre for CZK 25
June 11, 2009 | 11:54pm CEToriginalA first filling station was built in Mlada Boleslav. There is a range of models with drive consuming a biofuel E85, most of them from Swedish carmakers. Skoda Auto...
read moreMagna reputedly aims to cancel 11,600 jobs in Europe
June 11, 2009 | 06:41pm CEToriginalIt has been counted with the abolition of only about 10,000 jobs so far, including 2,500 in Germany. The German government is still in contact with other candidates...
read moreCeske drahy began cooperation with Hertz car rental, car to be laid on station
June 11, 2009 | 05:56pm CEToriginalSo far, the offer is valid for five stations in four major cities, where Hertz has set up a meeting point. Ceske drahy customers will get a discount...
read moreThird interested company in carmaker Saab is US investment company Merbanco
June 11, 2009 | 05:21pm CEToriginalIn late May Swedish media were talking about the Italian carmaker Fiat apart from Koenigsegg and Renco Group. GM has two options considerng the sale of Saab...
read moreUniCredit Leasing extended offer of BMW car financing with lower interest
June 11, 2009 | 04:51pm CEToriginalThe offer for physical and corporate entities is valid till September but was supposed to be valid till the end of June. The special offer concerns the models...
read moreChrysler and Fiat founded alliance, US court rejected appeal of objectors to transaction
June 11, 2009 | 10:25am CEToriginalFiat will acquire a 20% share in a new company entitled Chrysler Group LLC. For the share the carmaker will provide Chrysler...
read moreBRNO: Foxcar did not succeed with Pagani brand, dealership for Czech Rep acquired by A. Charouz Motors
June 10, 2009 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe company from Antonin Charouz's automotive group is now considering where they will be offering Pagani cars. There are two possible localities...
read moreRevenues of super sports car manufacturer Lamborghini fell by 30% in Q1
June 10, 2009 | 09:35pm CEToriginalThe carmaker expects revitalization of the market as late as 2011. The carmaker should remain profitable this year if the revenues do not drop by more than…
read moreJahn: Way out of crisis in automotive industry can last for up to 5 years
June 10, 2009 | 09:10pm CEToriginalAccording to Jahn, consolidation of carmakers and suppliers will turn up because global car production is currently beyond capacity of the market by about...
read moreTurkey aims to increase car parts’ import in Czech Rep from last year's EUR 35 million
June 10, 2009 | 08:10pm CEToriginalLocal automotive suppliers are already supplying Hyundai in Nosovice and Volkswagen in Germany. In the Czech Republic, they would also like to supply...
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