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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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Renault launched service program Service 5+ for older cars in Czech Rep
September 18, 2011 | 11:25pm CEToriginalMaintenance with a saving of at least 20%, inspection for CZK 1 when registering a vehicle, the latest news in accessories, a package of oil replacement for Dacia cars, special offer on winter tires and wheels...
read moreSkoda's sixth model to reportedly bear name Go or Citigo, seventh model to be Rapid
September 18, 2011 | 11:13pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has not yet officially disclosed the names. The mini car derived from the VW Up! will apparently come on the market with three-door bodywork first...
read moreLexus prepared special offer for CT, IS and RX in Czech Rep
September 16, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginalA loan with an annual interest rate of 1.99% for the RX 450h and 4.99% for the CT 200h, packages Navi Edition and Style Edition, the offer for Slovakia...
read moreHyundai to start production in three shifts in Czech Rep two weeks earlier
September 15, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalProduction of cars in three-shift model will be launched on September 19. The current hourly production and the future production of a third shift, new employees...
read moreAAA Auto reportedly seeking partnership with Rolf Group in Russia
September 15, 2011 | 11:54pm CEToriginalRolf Group operates a used car ship network, Bluefish. Both companies lead talks, more options are taken into account. Situation on the used-car market...
read moreSuzuki intends to end alliance with Volkswagen, asking it to purchase stakes
September 15, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginalVolkswagen has refused the sale of the stake and is still interested in the cooperation. However, the partnership has not shown any output for two years. Details...
read moreKaban: Skoda thinks of third body version of A-Entry, large SUV and large MPV
September 15, 2011 | 03:10am CEToriginalOctavia III is already done and could appear at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 2012. Serial form of the MissionL concept will probably be presented in Geneva in spring 2012...
read moreAAA Auto opened first used car shop in Russia
September 14, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalThe new branch will initially focus on purchase with an estimated range of up to 500 cars. The service offering...
read moreFehrer Automotive increases production in Czech Rep, moving there part of production from abroad
September 13, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginalDetails of the strategy, replacement of the technology of seat production in one of the Czech plants, new orders, development of Fehrer Bohemia’s turnover...
read moreAxa Assistance started to provide tire insurance at Tomket’s e-shop in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 13, 2011 | 04:55am CEToriginalThe collaboration concerns the e-shop Nejlevnejsipneu.cz and includes assistance services. Conditions, indemnity limits, period of insurance, details...
read moreInvelt increased revenues by 25% in H1, sales of new BMW cars by 20% and market share by 4 pp
September 13, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalDetails of financial and business indicators, results in motorcycles, a new e-shop for accessories, activities for customers and CSR...
read morePrices of cars in Czech Rep grew by 0.1% m/m in August
September 13, 2011 | 04:40am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used ones have cheapened. Prices of spare parts and service works increased. Detailed information, including y/y comparisons...
read moreCitroen offers lowest price guarantee on LCVs in Czech Rep in September and October
September 13, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginalDetails of the action, the current network of Business Centres, special prices for September, bonus when using funding, the Professional packet not only with air conditioning, action models...
read morePeugeot wants to sell 220,000 cars of 308 in 2011
September 13, 2011 | 04:24am CEToriginalA total of 1 million 308 cars have been produced so far. Share of hatchback, wagon and coupe-cabriolet in sales; demand for engines; the current daily production...
read moreDalibor Slivinsky left Scania Czech Republic after less than a year
September 13, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginalHe was replaced by Pavel Prostrednik in management of the Prague dealership, who left the MAN importer after 11 years...
read moreTatra to start production of Phoenix in October, wants to produce over 1,000 trucks in 2012
September 13, 2011 | 04:09am CEToriginalSales regions, the choice of DAF’s dealer partners, price of the model, technical characteristics, differences compared to competition...
read moreHyundai i30 and Kia Cee'd to undergo generational replacement after less than five years
September 12, 2011 | 12:01am CEToriginalProduction of the second-generation of this C-segment hatchback will begin in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 2012. Engines...
read moreJohnson Controls has big plans with new Czech plant in Zatec
September 9, 2011 | 03:16am CEToriginalSoon the company will start production in the first hall and by 2014 it wants to quadruple the plant, quintuple production and triple staff. Components for Skoda Auto...
read moreCCS began offering discounted insurance for their card holders in Czech Rep
September 9, 2011 | 03:07am CEToriginalThere is an online calculator available for CCS clients at Pojisteni.ccs.cz. The insurance partner...
read moreLancia launched new Ypsilon on Czech market, to introduce it to women first
September 9, 2011 | 02:50am CEToriginalOpen week, a competition for a weekend with the car and vouchers, partnership with Sephora, specifications and prices, optional equipment, introductory price...
read moreVolkswagen prepared autumn special offer for commercial vehicles with discounts up to CZK 150,000 in Czech Rep
September 8, 2011 | 07:46am CEToriginalThe affected models and versions, discounts and bonuses for financing from SkoFIN, sales over eight months, market development, expectations for 2011...
read moreCarGarantie entered Czech Rep with new product of loyalty programme
September 7, 2011 | 05:30am CEToriginalThe product has already been introduced by the BMW Group and Volkswagen Group. Details of the new service, expansion in Europe and Asia...
read moreWitte Automotive holds fourth Night of Engineers in Czech Rep on October 6
September 7, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginalThis time the event will be focusing on LED lighting and collaboration with the carmaker Ford. LED backlight of trunk opening developed in the Czech Republic...
read moreALD Automotive extended cooperation with Europ Assistance in Czech Rep
September 7, 2011 | 04:53am CEToriginalThe company offers assistance services for cars from discontinued leases. Sales of used cars to end users and used car shops, development of annual sales...
read moreTrost launched roadshow in Czech Rep with exhibition of service technology
September 7, 2011 | 04:41am CEToriginalThe exhibition began on September 5 in Ceske Budejovice and finishes on September 19 in Brno. Details of the exhibition...
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