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Hungarian-Slovak Business Forum 2026 – Automotive in Transition: SARIO to hold B2B matchmaking event in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 11 with participation of more than 80 companies. Representatives of ZAP, BMW Group, Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, GIB EnergyX Slovakia, Slovnaft, Logis One, Prohuman Slovakia to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 27,373 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (+53.8%), of which 27,341 cars (+54.2%; Hyundai: 7,246 HEVs, +7.5%; Toyota: 20,095 HEVs, +82.8%) and 32 buses (-50%; Iveco: 32 HEVs, -50%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 18.7% to 53,197 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.4% share of total output
June 9, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
WorldDAB Automotive 2026: WorldDAB to hold conference on DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) digital radio in vehicles in Frankfurt, Germany on June 11. Representatives of Fifty5Blue, Cariad/Volkswagen, South 180, MHP/Porsche, Xperi, Radioplayer, RadioDNS to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 6.8% to 1.15 million units in April, of which 254,344 BEVs (+38%), 119,325 PHEVs (+22%), 155,652 HEVs (+14%), 270,562 MHEVs (+11%) and 329,869 ICEVs (-17%). Market led by Volkswagen (119,756, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 53%), Škoda (75,733, +11%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 39%), Toyota (69,746, -1%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 97%), BMW (66,716, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Mercedes (62,672, +8%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Renault (60,379, -3%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 72%), Audi (58,608, +10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 66%), Peugeot (57,126, +1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 76%), Kia (44,115, -1%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%) and Dacia (44,057, -5%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 39%)
June 9, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2026: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 9th conference on present, future of e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on June 11 with exhibition of BEVs, charging technologies, services. Representatives of Škoda Auto, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, Škoda Digital, Volvo Cars, Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Renault Trucks, ČSOB, Arval, Orlen Unipetrol, ČEZ Futurego, Fastned, Siemens, Stedin, 3D-Lasertec, Digital Charging Solutions (DCS), Portin, MPO, DPO, DPP to speak at event. Tatra Trucks, AutoBinck/MG, Iveco, DKV Mobility, PRE (Pražská energetika), Elexim/MyBox, Photomate, Emil Frey/Fiat Professional, Hedin/XPeng became partners. This year, date moved from October to June and shortened from two days to one. In 2025, two-day event attracted 65 speakers, 50 partners, 25 exhibitors and 850 participants
June 8, 2026 | 08:44am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 3.4% to 7.14 million units in April
June 8, 2026 | 08:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 5.5% to 22,397 in April (vans +6.9%; trucks +11.9%; buses +3.9%; motorcycles +16.7%; trailers+semitrailers +2.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,684 +37%, PHEV: 1,090 +28.4%, LPG: 399 -16.4%, petrol: 14,835 +1%, diesel: 4,389 +10.1%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (19,224), 5,168 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+13.1%)
June 8, 2026 | 08:32am CETflashread more
Urbis The Smart Cities Meetup 2026: Veletrhy Brno (BVV) to hold 9th fair of smart solutions for cities and municipalities in Brno, Czechia on June 2-4. Alfa Profi (EVUM), Cartel Cars (SWM Motors), JE & NE (Škoda), Kia Czech, Renault Czech Republic, Škoda Digital, 3L Robotics, Antik, Auto Care, Axis Communications, Batteree, BringAuto, Canex (Caman), Charegee eMobility, CEDA Maps, Citya Mobility, ČEZ ESCO, Dronetag, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), EasyPark Czechia (Arrive), Ecoten Digital Solutions, Free Heating (Mobilní baterka), Gospace CZ, Green Power Technologies, Grep Energie, Hanwha Vision Europe, Incinity (Invipo), IoMobility Solutions, Iont Tech, Keyguru, Lamberga, MagicWare, MDP Geo, Metel, Milestone Systems, NeoPolisTech, Nextbike Czech Republic, OffRoadTrailers, OX Point, Priemtech (Ekkoaverra), RCE Systems (DataFromSky), RoadTwin, Roboauto, Sensority, Smart Lynx, Smaut Technology, Spel, Strojcar, Švihé Synku, T-Mobile Czech Republic, TopGis, Treetino Corp, Urbiq, VCG.ai, VisionCraft, Waste Digital, WaterMe, Wattee Solutions, Wattlink, Xmarton, YourLOX, Yunex Traffic (Siemens ITS), CDV, CESMOD, CzechInvest, CzechTrade, EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub East, National Centre for Mobility 4.0, NRB, Partnership for Urban Mobility to join event. Representatives of KPMG, MŽP, MD, MPO, Czech E-mobility Platform, CZ Biom, INCIEN, BattSwap, SDA, Benekov ESCO, Glassiteca, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Frank Bold, NÚKIB to speak at accompanying conferences, total of more than 200 speakers
June 8, 2026 | 08:27am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,872 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (-4.7%; 21,392 battery electric vehicles, +2%, 4,480 plug-in hybrids, -27.2%), of which 25,856 cars (-4.6%; Škoda: 19,496 BEVs, +14%, 3,003 PHEVs, +18.1%; Hyundai: 1,880 BEVs, -51%, 1,477 PHEVs, -59.1%) and 16 buses (SOR: 8 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
June 8, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
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
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Volkswagen to build new plant in Poland
March 18, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe location, the amount of investment, the plant size, models produced, HR, timing, related personnel changes...
read moreJTEKT won several contracts in Koyo Bearings division, to ensure production in Czech Rep
March 18, 2014 | 12:19am CEToriginalThe plant in Olomouc therefore invested in two automatic lines. Projects and clients, changes in logistics, R&D centre...
read morePSA to introduce third shift in Sochaux
March 17, 2014 | 10:35pm CEToriginalThe reason is the high initial demand for the new Peugeot 308 and the production start of the station wagon. Timing, HR, growth in production, orders, new engines...
read moreWinterkorn (Volkswagen): Skoda Auto to produce another model in Kvasiny
March 16, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalAnnouncement of the new investment comes at a time when Skoda Auto is leading talks on a new collective agreement with the union. The alleged offer of the company after the 4th round of negotiations...
read moreBMW to move production of one model in Europe
March 16, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe model, affected factories, timing, Strategy Number One, reduction of the number of platforms in the BMW Group, upcoming models...
read moreTPCA and unions agreed on wage growth of 2.4%
March 16, 2014 | 11:21pm CEToriginalIt is a larger increase than a year ago. Improvement in the beneficial system Z-Konto, a new car lease program, a joint magazine of the factory and trade unions, HR...
read moreVolkswagen decided on new investments in Czech Rep
March 14, 2014 | 02:27am CEToriginalThe place of production of the large SUV ‘Skoda Snowman’ should be one of them. Suppliers and companies Accolade and Panattoni are waiting for confirmation. Location, land, HR, timing…
read moreToyota to hold another testing weekend in Czech Rep aimed at new models and HEVs
March 14, 2014 | 01:58am CEToriginalEvent date, a credit with zero interest and premium insurance, a spring maintenance campaign...
read moreelectrified: Volkswagen holds e-mobility weeks in Germany
March 12, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginalLocation, date, program, microsite, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, upgraded web Thinkblue.cz, marketing campaign...
read moreOpel to introduce LTE technology in cars in Europe
March 12, 2014 | 11:21pm CEToriginalTiming, a partner from the GM group, availability in America and Asia, functions (Wi-Fi hotspot, eCall, satellite monitoring, assistance services)...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep down m/m in January
March 12, 2014 | 01:59am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. Prices of servicing were flat, spare parts became more expensive. Detailed information, y/y development...
read moreAuto Esa strengthens repurchase of vans and Skoda cars in Prague
March 12, 2014 | 01:51am CEToriginalThe company has opened new repurchase centre in Cerny Most. The amount of investment, current capacity, HR, a change in car valuation methodology...
read moreJoachim Ewald became new Executive of SkoFIN
March 11, 2014 | 02:29am CEToriginalHe has returned to the Czech Republic after 14 years, meanwhile moving from Ford Bank to MAN Finance. His competences, predecessor, plans and novelties of the company for 2014...
read morePorsche Inter Auto bought dealer Auto Heller in Czech Rep
March 11, 2014 | 02:09am CEToriginalThe company has thus entered into two other cities in the country and expanded its portfolio with a new brand. Details of the transaction, statement of UOHS, financial results, HR...
read moreHyundai 3D: Hyundai launched new service of car rental in Czech Rep
March 9, 2014 | 11:14pm CEToriginalUntil now, spare cars have been available to clients of the service shopw, now they are also available to new owners of small cars for long trips. Details, conditions, BMW’s similar program...
read moreVahland: Skoda to focus on wealthier clients in future
March 6, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginalSimultaneously, its future models should have more dynamic design. However, the sales growth estimate from IHS Automotive is more sceptical than the carmaker’s plan...
read moreFantomas Days: Citroen launched marketing campaign for passenger cars in Czech Rep
March 6, 2014 | 11:34pm CEToriginalModels and prices, technopackets for CZK 1, microsite, TV spot, a competition for renting a car for one year with the possibility to test up to four models...
read moreOpel 24 hours: Opel organizes traditional campaign in Czech Rep and Slovakia at weekend
March 6, 2014 | 11:13pm CEToriginalDate, the affected models, bonuses and benefits, expected bestsellers, microsites...
read moreHyundai expanded branded insurance with new features in Czech Rep
March 5, 2014 | 11:29pm CEToriginalGAP insurance, additional insurance of rims, tires and accessories, active assistance Safeline Rent+ for the i40 and ix35 for free, rate increase of Hyundai Insurance...
read moreTesla wants to double number of its dealerships in Europe in 2014
March 5, 2014 | 11:15pm CEToriginalAt the same time, it will expand the network of fast charging stations. Planned sales, entry into other markets in Europe and Asia...
read moreSkoda Auto to buy tires from Nexen Tire
March 4, 2014 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe South Korean tire manufacturer is a supplier to Hyundai and Kia cars. Contract and supply situation details...
read moreApple introduced CarPlay car platform
March 4, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginalConnecting an i-devices with car, the first implementation in Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari cars, third-party applications, including Spotify...
read moreCar of the Year 2014: Peugeot 308 became European car of year, with large advantage
March 3, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalTwo EVs follow; the Skoda Octavia took the sixth place. Details of the final ranking and scoring, the demand for the Peugeot 308...
read moreTesla plans to build giant factory for battery production
March 3, 2014 | 01:46am CEToriginalConsidered locations, amount of investment, capacity, HR, timing, cooperation with partners, including Panasonic, upcoming models...
read moreSamohyl Motor Holding’s branch hit by fire
February 28, 2014 | 01:28am CEToriginalLocation, brands, affected facilities, the scope and the anticipated amount of damage, the police investigation...
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