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Helena Švejdová appointed as CFO of E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE; Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Romania). Czech branch (E.ON Drive Infrastructure CZ) to be newly led by Martin Racman (came from MAN Truck & Bus) as Country Manager and Adam Novotný (moved within E.ON) as Financial Manager
September 8, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
International Congress for Battery Recycling (ICBR) 2026: ICM to hold 31st conference on battery recycling, circular economy innovations in Berlin, Germany on September 9-11. Representatives of BMW Group, Porsche Consulting, BASF, Siemens, LKQ, Saft/TotalEnergies, Avicenne Energy, Nordic Salt Cycle, Hydrovolt, Glencore, Redwood Materials, Sortbat, Back to Battery, Botree Recycling Technologies, Umicore, PreZero Battery Recycling, European Metals, Smiths Detection, LiBaService24, URT Umwelt- und Recyclingtechnik, Metals Hub, Strategic Waste Holding, Primobius, Erion Compliance Organization, Circular Energy Storage, Tracegrow, KBR, EBL, Accurec Recycling, Metso, Recycler Mon Véhicule, The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA), EUCOBAT, EC (European Commission), JRC (European Commission Joint Research Centre), Fraunhofer IWKS, ELV Forum to speak at event
September 8, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in August (JD Power/GlobalData: -8.4%; Cox Automotive: -8.5%, -5.8% after revision). August 2025 sales were inflated by announcement that federal EV credits of up to USD 7,500 would expire on September 30, 2025, prompting many EV intenders to accelerate purchases into August that would otherwise have occurred later in year. In addition, Labor Day holiday, which is traditionally one of biggest vehicles sales weekends of year, fell into August sales reporting month last year vs. September this year. Said differently, year-over-year volume comparisons are not especially useful for assessing underlying health of new-vehicle demand this month, King (JD Power) said
September 8, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Rides of Svět motorů (World of Engines) 2026 – Experience Electric Vehicle: Czech News Center (CNC) to hold testing event with electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid (HEV) cars in Prague, Czechia on September 5. Hyundai, Kia/Autobond, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault, Dacia, Cupra, Škoda Auto, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, BYD, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Leapmotor, Opel, Ford, Toyota Central Europe, Lexus, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, KGM, Dongfeng, MG, Xpeng, BAIC, AAA Auto, Valeo, PRE, Kooperativa, BESIP to join event, total of more than 100 vehicles of 30 brands. Visitors completed 1,017 test drives in Prague in September 2025 and 1,052 drives in Brno in April 2026
September 4, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 7.4% in August (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -14.6%; trucks -8.8%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 12.2pp to 29.9% in first 8 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.3pp to 79.9%
September 4, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
VDIK: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) order intake in Germany rose by 94% y/y in July. European manufacturers, in particular, are currently benefiting from German government’s electric vehicle incentive. Over 80% of subsidized vehicles belong to brands that produce at least one BEV model in Europe, Labbé said
August 28, 2026 | 08:24am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 9% to 1.85 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in July, by 4% to 11.5 million in first 7 months – China: 0.98 million (-5%) and 5.9 million BEVs+PHEVs (-12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.45 million (+33%) and 3 million (+28%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-27%) and 0.9 million (-18%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.28 million (+97%) and 1.7 million (+96%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.4% m/m in July, by 0.5% y/y (new: -0.5% m/m, +0.0% y/y; used: -0.3%, -0.7%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.7%, -0.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +0.9%), fuels and lubricants (+3.5%, +16.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.6%, +8.8%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:04am CETflashread more
Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026: Stellantis Germany (Citroën, Fiat Professional, Peugeot), Ford-Werke, Iveco Deutschland, MAN Truck & Bus, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Erwin Hymer Group (Hymer, Bürstner, Carado, Dethleffs, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff), Knaus Tabbert (Knaus, Tabbert, Morelo, T@B, Weinsberg), Rapido Group (Rapido, Dreamer, Westfalia), Adria Mobil, Carthago Reisemobilbau, Clever Mobile/Vans, Concorde Reisemobile, Etrusco, Fendt-Caravan, Frankia, Hobby Wohnwagenwerk, as well as two companies from Czechia (EcoFlow Europe, Zambelli-Technik) to join 65th fair for motorhomes, caravans, campervans in Düsseldorf, Germany (August 28 – September 6)
August 27, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 4.8% to 20,147 in July (vans +16.4%; trucks +12.6%; buses +56.1%; motorcycles +25.2%; trailers+semitrailers -7.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,538 +43.7%, PHEV: 1,068 +12.2%, LPG: 475 -6.5%, petrol: 12,833 -8.6%, diesel: 4,232 -0.4%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (17,065), 5,005 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+2.4%)
August 27, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,093,000 (+3.6%) to 2,183,000 (+8%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 562,000 (+18.7%) to 597,000 (+26.2%), and 2027 forecast from 2,121,000 to 2,245,000, of which BEVs from 679,000 to 720,000
August 26, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
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Audi started offering LTE technology in cars for fast data transfer
August 6, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalThe first model, LTE network coverage in Europe and the Czech Republic, an important technology for Audi Connect, wireless use of media stored in the clouds...
read moreWitte Automotive shifts part of activities from Germany to Czech Rep
August 5, 2013 | 05:08am CEToriginalThese are the two of three countries where the company has production capacities. New competencies of the Nejdek plant including R&D and purchasing, investments, HR, revenues, clients, new orders...
read moreSkoda to introduce concept of large SUV in 2014, Octavia CNG to be delayed
August 5, 2013 | 05:01am CEToriginalThe carmaker is considering factory chip tuning for the Octavia RS. Rapid Spaceback with a diffuser in standard equipment and two types of roof and fifth door...
read moreDajbych expanded cooperation with Vinicars
August 5, 2013 | 04:48am CEToriginalThis car dealer has begun offering body repairs using PDR method in addition to Pilsen also in Prague. Details of the technology, Vinicars network in the Czech Republic...
read moreInvelt offers its service clients golf when waiting for repaired car
August 4, 2013 | 11:33pm CEToriginalPartner golf resort, the golf voucher with VIP services, the possibility of renting a spare car for a fee...
read moreDiess: BMW considers producing i3 Coupe and i3 Cabrio, to launch i8 in spring 2014
August 2, 2013 | 03:20am CEToriginalDemand for test drives with the i3, upcoming Mini with hybrid drive, development of the EV market, sales plans…
read moreBritish scientists discovered immobiliser algorithm of Volkswagen Group cars, court forbade to publish it
August 1, 2013 | 01:27am CEToriginalPublication could mean easier thefts of millions of Volkswagen Group vehicles, including Skoda cars. Details...
read moreCebia agreed on cooperation with advertising portal Autobazar.eu in Slovakia
July 31, 2013 | 03:12am CEToriginalAutobazar.eu began publishing history of used cars. Those interested in a car without Cebia report can benefit from a discount of 20% for verification in Autotracer...
read moreSilha: Opel wants to double car sales to handicapped in Czech Rep and Slovakia in 2013
July 30, 2013 | 02:18am CEToriginalMobility program Opel Handycars; advantages in sales, finance, insurance and maintenance; partners; Opel Handy Cyclo Marathon…
read moreKia began providing navigation maps in Czech Rep for 7 years free of charge
July 30, 2013 | 02:14am CEToriginalSo far, updates have been paid by the customer. The affected vehicles, frequency of updates, supplier of maps...
read moreBMW i3 REx: Electric vehicle with extended range to be surcharged by over CZK 100,000 (EUR 4,000)
July 26, 2013 | 02:27am CEToriginalThe exact price, parameters of petrol engine, total range, Czech partners for the supplies of green electricity and the operation of charging stations...
read moreReiter: At first, we expect larger demand for BMW i3 in Czech Rep than quota
July 23, 2013 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPrice starting at CZK 900,000, initiation of orders and sales, exclusive dealer’s microsite, supporting products and services, partnership with E.ON Energy Globe Award...
read moreBentley to make its first SUV in UK, not in Slovakia
July 23, 2013 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will invest nearly EUR 1 billion in the country by 2016 and create over 1,000 jobs. Launch of the 4th model, sales in H1...
read moreStrouhal: Tatra wants to unify its models more
July 22, 2013 | 10:56pm CEToriginalAt present, the production is low-volume rather than serial. Number of variations, new product for agriculture Tatraktor built on the platform of Tatra Phoenix...
read moreKruger: BMW to sell i3 EV via web
July 21, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginalThe carmaker is also considering internet sale of all its models and sale in the homes of clients. Dealers’ reactions...
read moreU.S. court approved settlement of class action against Toyota
July 21, 2013 | 09:44pm CEToriginalThis is related to unintended acceleration of its vehicles. The total amount for the settlement of claims, amounts for depreciation of the Toyota cars...
read moreAntitrust Office let Kooperativa buy Global Assistance
July 19, 2013 | 01:23am CEToriginalVIG has thus acquired a 100% stake in the company, which provides technical assistance for vehicles insured by Kooperativa and CPP...
read moreAdvanced Propulsion: British government, carmakers and suppliers to create large R&D centre for engines
July 18, 2013 | 04:05am CEToriginalThe amount of investment of government and 27 companies (Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Bosch), timing, HR...
read moreMercedes-Benz increased sales of cars by 23% in Czech Rep in June
July 16, 2013 | 03:33am CEToriginalContracts signed in H1, interest in compact models, sold-out quota of the CLA for 2013, orders for new S-Class, registrations...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell m/m in June
July 15, 2013 | 03:40am CEToriginalNew car prices went down more than the used ones. Prices of service works stagnated, prices of spare parts decreased. Detailed information...
read moreToyota offers assistance services for free for older cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia
July 11, 2013 | 02:54pm CEToriginalIt is an offer included in the summer service campaign. There is a condition to undergo an inspection once a year. The range of services of Toyota Eurocare...
read moreGM to produce Opel Mokka in Europe
July 11, 2013 | 12:10am CEToriginalThe second location of production, assembly in CKD mode, investments, timing, number of orders, increasing capacity in Korea, a sister model of the Chevrolet Trax...
read moreAAA Auto increased car sales by 6% in H1, in Czech Rep by 3%
July 9, 2013 | 12:26am CEToriginalThe strongest month, the average sales price, most popular brands and models, results in Q2...
read moreAAA Auto bought 4.5% of its shares before leaving stock exchange
July 8, 2013 | 12:38am CEToriginalThe company could have redeemed up to 22% of the shares, but the minority shareholders were not interested with regards to the price...
read moreGrammer bought Czech supplier Nectec Automotive from Fehrer
July 4, 2013 | 02:15am CEToriginalGrammer has thus acquired the fourth plant in the Czech Republic and become stronger in the premium segment. The value of transactions, products, clients including Rolls-Royce, new orders, HR...
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