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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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BMW M Performance: BMW to introduce new sport line
January 17, 2012 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe line will rank among the standard models with M-package and the M sport line from BMW M GmbH. Properties, models, engines, drives...
read moreLaube: Ford wants to get half of the brand’s fleet to authorized service centres in Czech Rep within three years
January 16, 2012 | 01:40am CEToriginalThis objective is to be met by a service program for older cars aged between 5-10 years. Details and discounts...
read moreCar self-repair shops failed to take hold in Czech Rep
January 16, 2012 | 01:34am CEToriginalThe Selfix project was supported by Penta Investments as part of their CSR activities, which has recently left it. Reasons for the failure...
read moreBridgestone Europe to increase prices of treads material
January 16, 2012 | 01:26am CEToriginalThey are intended primarily for truck tires. The reason is the increase in raw material costs. Timing and rates increase...
read moreSales of used cars in Auto-plus program rose by 11.5% in 2011
January 16, 2012 | 01:21am CEToriginalTherefore, the sales plan was exceeded. Demand for individual brands, website visit rate...
read moreProject of stickers of Czech Car Importers Association delayed
January 12, 2012 | 04:20am CEToriginalImporters inquired dealers and service shops whether they wish to participate, and the implementation has recently been launched. The reasons for the delay...
read moreTedom ceased production of buses, documentation offered for sale
January 12, 2012 | 04:11am CEToriginalThe Czech manufacturer of diesel and CNG buses is now more focused on cogeneration units. The reasons and circumstances of the decision...
read moreAuto Esa increased sales by 17% in 2011
January 11, 2012 | 04:19am CEToriginalDemand for financing went up by 16%, the average selling price grew as well. Demand for individual brands, models, segments, paint, engines...
read moreAAA Auto increased sales by 10.4% in Q4, by 13.4% over the whole year 2011
January 11, 2012 | 03:47am CEToriginalSales grew in the Czech Republic more than in Slovakia. The first quarterly results in Russia, growth of financing penetration, opening new branches...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped in December m/m
January 10, 2012 | 02:01am CEToriginalWhile prices of new cars rose, used cars became cheaper. Prices of spare parts and maintenance works continued to grow...
read moreTPCA decreased production by 8.5% in 2011
January 10, 2012 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe reason is a decline in demand for small cars in key markets of Western Europe. Facelift of mini cars...
read morePorsche Inter Auto increased sales of new and used cars in Czech Rep in 2011, plans further increase in 2012
January 9, 2012 | 04:39am CEToriginalDemand for all brands in the company’s portfolio went up - for VW vans the most. Details...
read moreHonda prepared discounts on selected models in Czech Rep in Q1
January 5, 2012 | 07:59am CEToriginalDiscounts range from CZK 20.000 to CZK 130.000, the affected models, financing options...
read moreHyundai began providing mobility guarantee to new cars in Czech Rep
January 3, 2012 | 02:10am CEToriginalThe Hyundai Permanent Mobility Program guarantees a free replacement car for the duration of service operations. Details...
read moreSkoda discounted Fabia and Octavia at historically low levels
December 27, 2011 | 11:44pm CEToriginalAt the same time Skoda reduced the price of the Roomster and the Yeti. Details of special offers Trumf, Magic, Fresh Drive and TSI Drive...
read moreHyundai ceased production of first generation i30 hatchback in Czech Rep
December 26, 2011 | 11:16pm CEToriginalGenerational replacement of the station wagon and coupe will be carried out in H2 2012. Details of the terms...
read moreSkoda Auto eliminated problems with internal system
December 18, 2011 | 11:38pm CEToriginalIt happened after three days, during which the automaker suffered problems with car dispatching and ordering spare parts...
read moreBMW 520d EfficientDynamics became Green Car of the Year 2012 in Czech Rep
December 15, 2011 | 07:02pm CEToriginalResults of other polls: Green Vision of 2012, Technical Innovation of 2011, PR Male/Female Manager of 2011...
read moreChina to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of certain cars from USA
December 15, 2011 | 06:54pm CEToriginalAccording to China, cars produced in the U.S. are favored by subsidies. The amount of duties, concerned carmakers and cars with more powerful engines...
read moreSkoda Auto still struggling with failure of internal system
December 15, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginalIt limits the shipment of new cars and spare parts. The causes of failure, a supplier of IT support and its activities...
read morePrices of cars went down m/m in Czech Rep in November
December 12, 2011 | 11:46pm CEToriginalWhile prices of new cars became significantly cheaper, used cars prices went up. Prices of spare parts and maintenance works continued to grow...
read moreBMW 1 Series (F20): E-service book and comfortable bonnet opening at BMW for first time
December 12, 2011 | 11:32pm CEToriginalNew technologies, eight-speed automatic transmission, communication in Czech, prices, sales plans, the 4x4 drive for the smallest BMW...
read moreRenault and Dacia continue with November special offer in December
December 11, 2011 | 11:04pm CEToriginalThe innovated Twingo has come with a new exterior design, more economical engine, lower price, 3D configurator for the opportunity to personalize the car...
read moreGE Money Auto began offering tire financing in Czech Rep
December 8, 2011 | 02:18am CEToriginalThe price of the second set of tires can be included in the total amount of the credit acquired for a car and then break into repayments. Details...
read moreJan Repa went from AAA Auto to marketing agency
December 6, 2011 | 10:49pm CEToriginalHowever, he remains in the automotive industry; he will be in responsible for Czech OEMs Skoda Auto and Tatra...
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