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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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Daimler looks for partner for Smart Fortwo Electric Drive III in Czech Rep
December 12, 2012 | 12:56am CEToriginalStart of rental and sales, the first quota, rotation of 25 Smart Fortwo ED II EVs at E.ON partners, the first clients of the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell...
read moreSwell gained several new customers, another carmaker as well
December 11, 2012 | 03:42am CEToriginalRecord year 2011, outlook until 2015, growth in new orders, the dominant client Skoda Auto, a shift from Tier 2 and Tier 3 to Tier 1 projects...
read moreZdenek Dresler left Czech Republic for Russia within Volkswagen Group
December 11, 2012 | 03:35am CEToriginalThe new head of Aftersales at Skoda Auto Czech Republic became...
read moreBMW recalls 250,000 X5 cars
December 11, 2012 | 03:11am CEToriginalThe reason is a possible problem with the power steering. Details, affected diesel motorisation, years of production...
read moreFord recalls over 19,000 Fusion cars in USA
December 9, 2012 | 07:21pm CEToriginalThese are cars of the global model sold in Europe under the Mondeo name. Problem with headlights, years of production…
read moreBasset: Renault plans rapid growth with Dacia brand in Czech Rep
December 7, 2012 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe outlook for development of the Czech market, sales target for 2013, doubling the range of models, synergies in the dealer network, demand for LPG, news in Aftersales...
read moreBrano aims to develop its own electric vehicle, later might start producing it
December 6, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalIn the future, another carmaker might arise in the Czech Republic. The first product out of the supply area, the details of the EV concept, development partner, grant, development of Li-ion batteries...
read moreSwell expanded its development centre in Czech Rep
December 5, 2012 | 08:55pm CEToriginalThe size of an extension in Horice, its utilization, new technologies, a shift to larger units, HR plan, currently demanded positions...
read moreTomas Svoboda to be in charge of building network of Auto Esa used car shops in Czech Rep
December 5, 2012 | 08:46pm CEToriginalTherefore, the company plans to use the experience of this manager, who has held the post of Sales Director for many years. His successor...
read moreBosch won Li-ion battery contract for Porsche
December 5, 2012 | 04:51am CEToriginalProduction will also take place in the Czech Republic. Location, investment, subcontracting, production start-up of LiBAT, Porsche plug-in hybrids, termination of the JV of SB LiMotive...
read moreMSX International and Nissan extended cooperation in Europe
December 5, 2012 | 04:04am CEToriginalMSX opened a dealers support centre for CEE countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia for Nissan in Budapest. The range of activities, other clients of MSX...
read moreSkoda moved Czech representation from Mlada Boleslav to Prague
December 5, 2012 | 03:28am CEToriginalLocation, HR, approach to partners and key customers, moving four of the five departments, the current dealer network, sales in 2012...
read moreO.K. Trans increased revenues by 25% in 2011, also thanks to Automotive
December 5, 2012 | 03:19am CEToriginalConfirmation of orders from Continental, the fleet, two DAF service centres in the Czech Republic, clients from the automotive industry...
read moreCARspider prepares new tools
December 5, 2012 | 03:13am CEToriginalThis Czech online car sales broker also has a microsite for each brand. Car offer, financing partner, details of functionalities...
read moreFord recalls 89,000 Escape and Fusion cars in North America
December 4, 2012 | 03:33am CEToriginalThese are global models sold in Europe under the names Kuga and Mondeo. The problem with 1.6 EcoBoost engine, the number of cars, year of manufacture, the solution...
read moreSkoda A-Entry: Eight versions, four bodies, four brands, four plants so far
December 2, 2012 | 11:15pm CEToriginalTerms of individual model start-ups, the new Volkswagen factories in China, production plans for Skoda Rapid/Seat Toledo, the first global development project of Skoda Auto, body structure...
read moreBosch to invest EUR 12 million in Ceske Budejovice by 2014
December 2, 2012 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe investment will go into equipment of a new hall, technology centre and transfer of Denoxtronic production from Austria. HR, clients, 20th anniversary of the plant...
read moreEco&Safety bonus 2000$: Ford Charouz prepared loyalty program for 5 years when buying new car
December 2, 2012 | 10:59pm CEToriginalDiscounts, products, services, partners, savings, United-Auto discount card, insurance without participation, payment protection insurance with a guarantee of car purchase...
read moreContinental to invest EUR 1 billion in tire manufacture by 2015
November 29, 2012 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe investment will be channelled into new factories and expansion of the existing ones, both in the U.S. and the BRIC countries. In 2012, the company expects revenue growth of...
read moreCzech Rep to allocate CZK 200 million to car wrecks disposal in 2013-2014
November 29, 2012 | 11:05pm CEToriginalAllocation of funds for three different purposes, the current number of collection sites in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreAAA Auto introduced five-year plan for expansion in CEE
November 28, 2012 | 09:35pm CEToriginalThe company intends to increase the number of its branches in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia, get back to two former markets and enter Ukraine. Details...
read moreAutomotive Service Parts chose SkoFIN to finance its first fleet
November 28, 2012 | 09:08pm CEToriginalThe form of financing, the numbers and models of cars of not only Volkswagen Group brands, their utilization, fleet management...
read moreFord to reduce production of B-Max in Romania
November 28, 2012 | 08:48pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker will transfer the employees of the factory in Craiova to the engine plant. Details, production schedules, layoffs at the supplier Magna...
read moreMercedes-Benz plans dealership in Jihlava
November 27, 2012 | 11:38pm CEToriginalVysocina is the only region in the Czech Republic where the brand has not yet had a dealer of cars, vans or trucks. Options, sales potential, competition...
read moreNew auto parts distributor Automotive Service Parts established in Czech Rep
November 27, 2012 | 11:27pm CEToriginalASP leased a facility after bankrupt company Auto Stangl. Location, web, the frequency of deliveries, network of sales representatives in Czechia and Slovakia, suppliers of parts, liquids and accessories...
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