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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
Honda extended warranty on new motorcycles and scooters (sold by Honda dealer and first registered after April 1, 2025) in Europe (15 countries – UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Czechia, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovakia, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal) from 2 years (factory warranty) to 6 years (2+4, extended warranty based on regular service/maintenance, by one year). Service Activated Warranty (SAWA) programme is tied to vehicle and is therefore transferable upon any resale of used product
July 7, 2025 | 05:20pm CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 6.7% in June, by 3.5% to 1.04 million in H1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -14.8%, -12.1% to 156,048; trucks up to 6 tonnes +74.7%, +37.7% to 5,448). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in H1 (BEV: 224,841 +34.6%; PHEV: 107,039 +31.3%; HEV: 146,777 +9%; petrol: 504,840 -9.4%; diesel: 58,722 -11.3%)
July 7, 2025 | 05:11pm CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in June, grew in H1 (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.4%, +0.4% to 7.77 million, +2.5% to 4.18 million in Q2; Cox Automotive: -6.3%, +2.8% to 8.11 million, +1.7% to 4.19 million in Q2; S&P Global Mobility: -2.9%, n/a; Edmunds: n/a, n/a, +2% to 4.18 million in Q2). One of several factors behind June slump was forward purchases in March and April (approximately 173,000 vehicles) in anticipation of future price increases due to tariffs, King (J.D. Power) noted
July 7, 2025 | 05:06pm CETflashread more
The Climate Pledge: Amazon ordered more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 (621 kWh battery, 500 km range, CCS charging connector, later MCS) electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), joining its electric vehicle fleet (38+50 tractors, 600+20,000 Rivian vans in Europe and USA) by end of 2025. This order is part of e-shop's commitment to reach net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions across all operations by 2040. Simultaneously, company to install 360kW charging stations at key sites in UK (140 BEVs) and Germany (50 BEVs). Amazon is investing more than EUR 1 billion over 5 years to electrify and decarbonise its transportation network in Europe
July 4, 2025 | 11:56am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 0.6% in June, up by 2.9% to 122,639 in H1 (vans -18.5%, -20.5%; trucks +0.7%, -6.1%; buses -68.6%, -31.5%; motorcycles +8.1%, -3.9%; trailers+semitrailers +19.8%, +4.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,358 -10.9%, 6,910 +65.8%; PHEV: 996 +87.6%, 4,968 +68.9%; LPG: 711 +94.3%, 3,183 +40.3%; petrol 14,509 +4.5%, 82,037 +4.2%; diesel 4,613 -23.4%, 25,518 -17.3%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (107,555 in H1), 26,735 of them were HEVs (+15.1%)
July 4, 2025 | 11:45am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 13.8% in June, by 4.7% to 1.4 million in H1 (motorcycles -19.8%, -28.8%; buses -25.8%, -3.2%; vans/trucks -33.3%, -17.1%; trailers -13%, -6.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 41.6% to 387,631 in H1 (248,726 BEVs +35.1%, 138,905 PHEVs +55.1%), representing share of 27.6% (17.7+9.9%)
July 4, 2025 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Christoph Grün to become Managing Director of Porsche Holding branch in Sweden (Volkswagen Group Sverige) on August 1, where Porsche Holding Salzburg took over distribution management from Volkswagen Group in July 2024. Julian Rumswinkel appointed as new Managing Director (for after-sales services, finance, controlling, digitalization) of Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Cupra, VW Commercial Vehicles, Moon Power importer in Czechia), coming from position of Head of Porsche Slovakia (distributor of same six brands in Slovakia)
July 2, 2025 | 10:51am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 300,000 cars, vans from 89.5 million (+0.8%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 89.8 million (+1.1%). Some of worst fears regarding global trade war have eased in recent weeks thanks to announcement of lower tariffs between United States and China for at least 90 days. Still, there are many potential pitfalls due to unpredictable nature of US trade policy and economic risks, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 2, 2025 | 10:45am CETflashread more
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: Alpine, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Ford, Gordon Murray Automotive, Honda, Hyundai N, Jaguar, Land Rover (Defender, Discovery, Range Rover), Koenigsegg, Lanzante, Lotus, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Pagani, Praga, Singer, Subaru, Toyota Gazoo Racing, Zenvo Automotive, Pirelli, Ariel Motor, DAF Trucks, 3M, Bilstein, Eibach, KW Automotive to join event in Sussex, UK (July 10-13)
July 2, 2025 | 10:38am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in May (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +3.4%; Cox Automotive: +3.2%, +2.5% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +2.9%). Following surge in vehicle purchases in March and April, driven by fear of tariff-related price increases, May sales reflect more tempered market, King (J.D. Power) said
July 2, 2025 | 10:32am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 1.6% in May (Volkswagen +4.8%; Stellantis -5.2%; Renault +4%; Toyota -1.9%; Hyundai -4.7%; BMW +8.1%; Mercedes-Benz +3.9%; Ford -0.4%; Volvo Cars -20.3%; Nissan -4.7%; SAIC +38%; Suzuki -15.5%; Tesla -40.5%; Mazda -27.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -24.4%; Mitsubishi -14.5%; Honda +14.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +25%, PHEV +46.9%, HEV+MHEV +16%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +34.3%, petrol -18.6%, diesel -27.6%)
June 30, 2025 | 06:52pm CETflashread more
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Servind extending its activities in body repairs
January 16, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalPartnership with Car-O-Liner for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, opening of the bodywork training centre in Prague, expanding the portfolio of products, not only for painting (SaicoZero, EMM, Wielander + Schill, Castrol)...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up by 2.5% in 2016
January 11, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalUsed cars became more expensive than new ones. Development for motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, development in December...
read moreYanfeng Automotive Interiors expands technology centre in Slovakia
January 10, 2017 | 11:32pm CEToriginalIt is one of the five R&D centres of the company in the world. The amount of investment, HR, timing, incentives from the state, a new testing unit, other activities of the company in the Central European country...
read morePorsche Inter Auto supplied Czech Police with 10 Audi cars
January 9, 2017 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe affected models, the contract price, the use, special equipment, renewal of the fleet with cars of nearly double power, the use of the original cars...
read moreSamar: Sale of cars and vans in Poland up by 16.6% in 2016
January 9, 2017 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe best-selling models were those of the Skoda brand. Results in December, growth in 21 months in a row pulled by companies, consumer demand...
read moreInteraction became distributor of Wielander + Schill products
January 8, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalContinued expansion of the range of materials, equipment and technologies for body shops (Henkel Teroson, FlexiTherm, Wefa), the new certification according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001...
read moreCzech Police to get 135 BMW motorcycles
January 8, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalModels, special adjustments, supplier-dealer, contract value, use, handover in two phases, funding source, driver training, motorcycle fleet of police...
read moreIntel to buy stake in mapping company Here
January 5, 2017 | 11:39pm CEToriginalIt wants to break into the technology for autonomous driving. Size of the stake, a new transport services monitoring the current situation on the road kilometres ahead...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Organizer announced five finalists
January 3, 2017 | 01:11am CEToriginalAmong them there are three models of the Volkswagen Group, one model missing in the test drives and the Volvo V90. The difference in journalists and the public voting, a new competition for the winning car hire...
read moreCar of the Year 2017: Jury selected seven candidates for European Car of the Year
January 2, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThese are the Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Toyota and Volvo representatives. Fewer nominations, announcement of the winner...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: At least two carmakers disagree with nomination fees
January 2, 2017 | 02:38am CEToriginalThese fees have prevented one traditional survey participant and SDA member from participating. Disruption of the mission of the competition, criticism of other changes in the rules...
read moreUS authorities investigate possible defect in million FCA vehicles
January 1, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalThe affected brands and models, details of the defect, possible connection with a fatal accident of an actor, a call to use the parking brake...
read moreVolvo Trucks expects 6,000 trained drivers in Central and Southeastern Europe in 2016
December 29, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe situation in the Czech Republic, the success of regional trainers, the victory of a Czech in the 5th year of the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge, partners, Dynafleet FMS system, Volvo Concept Truck...
read moreSDA: 149 HEVs and 39 EVs registered in Czech Rep in November
December 29, 2016 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 257 vehicles powered by CNG and 45 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results for 11 months...
read moreInvelt expects sales growth of cars and motorcycles in 2016
December 28, 2016 | 11:46pm CEToriginalDemand is growing for both the new and used cars. The best-selling model is a SUV. The results of the BMW, Mini, Alpina and BMW Motorrad brands, new BMW Alpina B7...
read moreVenturini: Peugeot expects record number of orders received in Czech Rep in 2016
December 28, 2016 | 12:16am CEToriginalResults in the autumn, interest in cars and vans, the new Peugeot 3008, sales plan, a hybrid version...
read morePeleska: Sales of Toyota and Lexus cars in Central Europe to increase by 40% in 2016
December 26, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe situation in the Czech Republic, demand of private and corporate clients, penetration of HEVs, results of the Toyota Weekend, the new Toyota C-HR, plans for 2017, Lexus showroom according to a new concept…
read moreHyundai launched sale of EVs and HEVs in Czech Rep
December 20, 2016 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe Ioniq will be offered by selected dealers. Versions, specifications, warranty, prices, timing, microsite, business objectives, hydrogen drive…
read moreFord aims to strengthen dealer network in Czech Rep
December 18, 2016 | 10:21pm CEToriginalThe current and intended state, demanded locations in Bohemia and Moravia, the current model range, benefits...
read moreBP changed distribution strategy of Castrol lubricants in Europe
December 18, 2016 | 10:05pm CEToriginalRecently, the implementation has taken place in Central Europe. Newly designated distributors Servind, Stahlgruber, Rhiag or Inter Cars, B2B clients, changes for brand service centres...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased m/m in November 2016
December 16, 2016 | 12:25am CEToriginalPrices of used cars went up more than the new ones. Increase in prices of motorcycles and servicing, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
read moreFairPlayAuto began to resell used luxury cars
December 14, 2016 | 11:38pm CEToriginalIt happened after two years of existence of the Internet company. The founders of the start-up, innovative website, business model, partners, the results so far...
read moreSkoda Auto won major contract in Czech Rep
December 12, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginalIt beat three dealers in the tender. The client, number and value of cars, models and specifications, warranty, tendered wholesale discount, timing, details of the contract...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Car Importers Association wants to enhance poll
December 12, 2016 | 12:39am CEToriginalHowever, in the tender declared the association yet confirmed the existing agency, which in recent years contributes to the decline of the competition. Better media coverage, the changes among the sponsors...
read moreHyundai ended production of one model in Czech Rep, replaces it with another
December 12, 2016 | 12:18am CEToriginalReasons, affected models, Hyundai i30 hybrid, timing, production plans of the Nosovice plant for 2016 and 2017, a decline in profitability...
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