latest flash news, including attachments, available to Autofox News subscribers after login
Hungarian-Slovak Business Forum 2026 – Automotive in Transition: SARIO to hold B2B matchmaking event in Bratislava, Slovakia on June 11 with participation of more than 80 companies. Representatives of ZAP, BMW Group, Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Slovakia, GIB EnergyX Slovakia, Slovnaft, Logis One, Prohuman Slovakia to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 27,373 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (+53.8%), of which 27,341 cars (+54.2%; Hyundai: 7,246 HEVs, +7.5%; Toyota: 20,095 HEVs, +82.8%) and 32 buses (-50%; Iveco: 32 HEVs, -50%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 18.7% to 53,197 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.4% share of total output
June 9, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
WorldDAB Automotive 2026: WorldDAB to hold conference on DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) digital radio in vehicles in Frankfurt, Germany on June 11. Representatives of Fifty5Blue, Cariad/Volkswagen, South 180, MHP/Porsche, Xperi, Radioplayer, RadioDNS to speak at event
June 9, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 6.8% to 1.15 million units in April, of which 254,344 BEVs (+38%), 119,325 PHEVs (+22%), 155,652 HEVs (+14%), 270,562 MHEVs (+11%) and 329,869 ICEVs (-17%). Market led by Volkswagen (119,756, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 53%), Škoda (75,733, +11%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 39%), Toyota (69,746, -1%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 97%), BMW (66,716, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Mercedes (62,672, +8%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Renault (60,379, -3%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 72%), Audi (58,608, +10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 66%), Peugeot (57,126, +1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 76%), Kia (44,115, -1%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%) and Dacia (44,057, -5%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 39%)
June 9, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2026: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 9th conference on present, future of e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on June 11 with exhibition of BEVs, charging technologies, services. Representatives of Škoda Auto, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, Škoda Digital, Volvo Cars, Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Renault Trucks, ČSOB, Arval, Orlen Unipetrol, ČEZ Futurego, Fastned, Siemens, Stedin, 3D-Lasertec, Digital Charging Solutions (DCS), Portin, MPO, DPO, DPP to speak at event. Tatra Trucks, AutoBinck/MG, Iveco, DKV Mobility, PRE (Pražská energetika), Elexim/MyBox, Photomate, Emil Frey/Fiat Professional, Hedin/XPeng became partners. This year, date moved from October to June and shortened from two days to one. In 2025, two-day event attracted 65 speakers, 50 partners, 25 exhibitors and 850 participants
June 8, 2026 | 08:44am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 3.4% to 7.14 million units in April
June 8, 2026 | 08:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 5.5% to 22,397 in April (vans +6.9%; trucks +11.9%; buses +3.9%; motorcycles +16.7%; trailers+semitrailers +2.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,684 +37%, PHEV: 1,090 +28.4%, LPG: 399 -16.4%, petrol: 14,835 +1%, diesel: 4,389 +10.1%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (19,224), 5,168 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+13.1%)
June 8, 2026 | 08:32am CETflashread more
Urbis The Smart Cities Meetup 2026: Veletrhy Brno (BVV) to hold 9th fair of smart solutions for cities and municipalities in Brno, Czechia on June 2-4. Alfa Profi (EVUM), Cartel Cars (SWM Motors), JE & NE (Škoda), Kia Czech, Renault Czech Republic, Škoda Digital, 3L Robotics, Antik, Auto Care, Axis Communications, Batteree, BringAuto, Canex (Caman), Charegee eMobility, CEDA Maps, Citya Mobility, ČEZ ESCO, Dronetag, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), EasyPark Czechia (Arrive), Ecoten Digital Solutions, Free Heating (Mobilní baterka), Gospace CZ, Green Power Technologies, Grep Energie, Hanwha Vision Europe, Incinity (Invipo), IoMobility Solutions, Iont Tech, Keyguru, Lamberga, MagicWare, MDP Geo, Metel, Milestone Systems, NeoPolisTech, Nextbike Czech Republic, OffRoadTrailers, OX Point, Priemtech (Ekkoaverra), RCE Systems (DataFromSky), RoadTwin, Roboauto, Sensority, Smart Lynx, Smaut Technology, Spel, Strojcar, Švihé Synku, T-Mobile Czech Republic, TopGis, Treetino Corp, Urbiq, VCG.ai, VisionCraft, Waste Digital, WaterMe, Wattee Solutions, Wattlink, Xmarton, YourLOX, Yunex Traffic (Siemens ITS), CDV, CESMOD, CzechInvest, CzechTrade, EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub East, National Centre for Mobility 4.0, NRB, Partnership for Urban Mobility to join event. Representatives of KPMG, MŽP, MD, MPO, Czech E-mobility Platform, CZ Biom, INCIEN, BattSwap, SDA, Benekov ESCO, Glassiteca, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Frank Bold, NÚKIB to speak at accompanying conferences, total of more than 200 speakers
June 8, 2026 | 08:27am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,872 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (-4.7%; 21,392 battery electric vehicles, +2%, 4,480 plug-in hybrids, -27.2%), of which 25,856 cars (-4.6%; Škoda: 19,496 BEVs, +14%, 3,003 PHEVs, +18.1%; Hyundai: 1,880 BEVs, -51%, 1,477 PHEVs, -59.1%) and 16 buses (SOR: 8 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
June 8, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 128,413 in April (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +7.9%, Hyundai -13.2%, Toyota +6.1%). Buses (Iveco +4.2%, SOR +700%), motorcycles (Jawa +337.7%) performed differently. Electric car manufacturing decreased by 4.6% to 25,856 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output rose by 5.4% to 102,557 units. Not only production of passenger cars, but also manufacturing of buses in Czech Republic has long confirmed its extraordinary strength and competitiveness. Year-on-year double-digit growth in production, position of European and world leader in number of buses produced per total population, and growing number of battery and hybrid buses in recent years confirm that Czech makers are among world’s top manufacturers that can successfully respond to market changes and demand for low-emission public transport, Petzl said
June 2, 2026 | 07:10am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In April, 72,885 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (-5.4% m/m, +2.2% y/y) with average price of CZK 324,132 (EUR 13,350; -1.5%, +7%) and average age 12 years (+0 years). Sales in first four months fell by 4.3% y/y. This indicates slight cooling of market, caused by many factors, especially global ones such as war in Middle East and resulting rising prices of fossil fuels, Vaněček said
June 2, 2026 | 07:02am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 1.6 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in April, fell by 0.2% to 5.6 million in first 4 months – China: 0.85 million (-8%) and 2.8 million BEVs+PHEVs (-17 %) BEVs and PHEVs, Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.4 million (+27%) and 1.6 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.12 million (-28%) and 0.45 million (-25%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.24 million (+110%) and 0.84 million (+89%)
May 31, 2026 | 08:29pm CETflashread more
Cars
Auto Jarov holds service day with inspection of car of any brand on April 2
April 1, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginalOn this day the discount also applies to spare parts, accessories, tires and clothing for motorcyclists. Price of the inspection...
read moreAAA aims to increase sales by 10% in 2011 and maintain profitability
March 31, 2011 | 03:19am CEToriginalIn 2010, the company has improved all the sales and financial indicators. The average price of a car, penetration of financial services, sales in the first months of 2011...
read moreHonda to limit production in U.S. and Canada due to lack of parts
March 31, 2011 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe forward buying of parts at Toyota dealers, decreased production of Renault and Nissan in continental Asia, re-assessment of the structure of the supply chain...
read moreCSOB Leasing to add damage liability for free to new vehicle on lease or loan in Q2
March 30, 2011 | 02:38am CEToriginalCompared to 2010, the event was expanded for trucks to 12 tons and motorcycles. The amount of subsidy in previous and current spring campaign...
read moreVolkswagen recalls 71,000 Jetta cars to service shops in USA
March 30, 2011 | 02:26am CEToriginalThe reason is a defect of cables on alarm and horn, which can cause engine stalling. Affected years of production...
read moreEMD consultants provides external communication in AAA Auto as of March
March 30, 2011 | 02:14am CEToriginalThe company should expand activities of the existing AAA Auto PR team. The number of PR agencies in the tender, the history of external communications at AAA Auto...
read moreHonda holds spring service campaign with car inspection for CZK 99 in Czech Rep
March 29, 2011 | 03:31am CEToriginalApart from the traditional discounts, the importer prepared other higher discounts on selected items in April. The seasonal assistance service for the summer from Europ Assistance is now free...
read moreVolkswagen Group expects sales growth in Czech Rep by 7.5% in Q1
March 28, 2011 | 03:32am CEToriginalCzech branch is also registering a large number of orders that might not have to be met in 2011 with regard to the production capacity...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep fell by 0.3% m/m in February
March 28, 2011 | 03:09am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper, used cars remained on the January prices. The prices of spare parts and repair works increased. Detailed information, including the y/y comparison...
read moreLexus: Czech Rep still dominates HEV sales in Europe within the brand
March 24, 2011 | 04:02am CEToriginalThe shift to exclusively hybrid models, rejection of petrol version at the GS, IS hybrid, detailed figures...
read morePeugeot offers cheaper spare parts for older cars in Czech Rep
March 24, 2011 | 03:49am CEToriginalThe older Peugeot car is, the greater discount on the original spare parts the customer of authorized service shop gets. The discount can be up to 30%...
read moreFiat suspended investment of EUR 500 million in Turin plant
March 24, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginalThe reason is a disagreement with the unions on a new collective agreement. However, for a former plant of Bertone the carmaker reckons with a new Maserati model...
read moreLexus aims to increase sales by 50% in Europe in 2011, similarly in Czech Rep
March 23, 2011 | 05:44am CEToriginalThe growth should be helped by a significant contribution of the new CT. Development in the C-segment, prices, competition, sales orders and plans...
read moreRenault and Dacia in March: Thalia, Twingo and Fluence discounted by CZK 10,000
March 23, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginalOn the contrary, the Megane GT became more expensive by CZK 40,000. An additional discount of 15% on selected packets for particular models continues until April 30…
read moreTrost opened central warehouse of automotive parts for Europe in Czech Rep
March 23, 2011 | 04:46am CEToriginalIt should gradually build up and the company should recruit new employees. Location, size of the warehouse, recruitment...
read moreMitsubishi factories in Japan not affected by earthquake, only some suppliers
March 22, 2011 | 04:01am CEToriginalThe carmaker has decided to provide a financial gift; the importer in the Czech Republic and Slovakia will pay a certain amount from each vehicle...
read morePorsche to produce small SUV Cajun in Germany
March 18, 2011 | 06:15am CEToriginalThe automaker will build a new operation to full production in the factory in Leipzig. The size of new building, new jobs, start of production...
read moreAudi prepares next body versions of existing models and entry into new segments
March 16, 2011 | 06:48am CEToriginalThe carmaker is working on the A1 Sportback, A1 Cabriolet or A3 Limousine, considering a mini off-roader Q1...
read moreAutomakers and parts manufacturers are finding the impact of earthquakes in Japan on their production
March 16, 2011 | 02:43am CEToriginalProduction shutdowns, cancellation of overtime and weekend shift; the situation by Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Bridgestone, Skoda Auto, TPCA...
read moreAudi to start launching plug-in HEVs onto market in 2011, EVs to follow
March 15, 2011 | 02:48am CEToriginalQ5 hybrid, A6 hybrid, A8, hybrid; power train and component suppliers; electric car concepts; fleet CO2 emissions...
read moreAudi increased all business and financial indicators in 2010
March 9, 2011 | 01:35am CEToriginalDevelopment in CEE; production of the new models A1, A7 and the R8 Spyder; pre-mass production of the Audi Q3 and the Lamborghini Aventador; estimated sales growth in 2011...
read moreMazda recalls to service shops 65,000 cars in America
March 7, 2011 | 02:21am CEToriginalIt is caused by spiders that spin network in the fuel tank vent hole, which can then clog. The affected model, years of production...
read moreAAA Auto plans to obtain insurance broker license in Czech Rep and Slovakia, extend offer of funding and expand number of branches
March 3, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company is going to enter Russia in 2011...
read moreFiat to invest hundreds of millions of euros in Serbia, to start production of new model
March 3, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginalThe amount of investment and its structure, current production of the Fiat Punto, production capacity of the Zastava plant...
read moreSkoda Vision D: Future Skoda models to be more angular, having logo without green colour
March 1, 2011 | 12:38am CEToriginalA new model every six months, a new corporate design, two types of logos, a study of C-segment hatchback...
read more
Original reports AutofoxUsage in the companyOperating SphereOperating Sphere+Region
Production in Czechia nd SlovakiaProduction abroad and globalSales in Czechia and SlovakiaSales abroad and globalshow all
Vehicle SegmentMobilityInsuranceDamage liabilityAccident insurance, other-than-collision coverage (OTC)Windshield insuranceAnimal collision insuranceGAPAssistance services insuranceReplacement car insuranceshow all
RegionWorldEurope• Czechia• Slovakia• Poland• Hungary• Germany• United Kingdom• France• Italy• Spain• Austria• Romania• Bulgaria• Ukraine• RussiaAmerica• United States• Canada• Mexico• Brazil• ArgentinaAsia• Turkey• Israel• China• Japan• South Korea• IndiaAfrica• Morocco• Tunisia• Egypt• Nigeria• South AfricaAustraliaWestern EuropeCentral EuropeCentral and Eastern EuropeEastern EuropeBeneluxScandinaviaBalticBalkansNAFTALatin AmericaCISMiddle EastASEANshow all
ChangesAcquisitions / MergersDealer networkInvestments / ExpansionNew Plant / FacilityGrow / Fall ProductionCooperation / JVEnd of OperationHuman ResourcesPersonnel changesLogisticsLegislation / SubsidyTenders / ContractsFinancial problemsDisputes, investigations, actionsshow all
CarsR&DNew Model / FaceliftNew Engine / TransmissionTechnologyPricesSpecial offersRepair Service / TiresSpare Parts / AccessoriesWarranties / AssistanceUsed carsRecallshow all
PartsEco FuelSpecial EventsMotor Shows / Trade Fairs• Geneva Motor Show• Frankfurt Motor Show• Paris Motor Show• Brno Motor Show• Prague Motor ShowConferences / Workshops• Expected development of the automotive industry in Czechia and Central Europe• IIR Conferences• Auto 2009• Fleet Management 2010show all
AssociatonsACEA, EuropeAEB, RussiaNGV Association, CzechiaAutomotive Industry Association, CzechiaCAAM, ChinaCzech Insurance Association, CzechiaCzech Insurers’ Bureau, CzechiaCzech leasing and financial association, CzechiaCzech Gas Association, CzechiaCzech Gas Union, CzechiaKBA, GermanyOICAPFA, FranceCar Importers Association, CzechiaSISA, CzechiaSMMT, United KingdomVDA, GermanyAutomotive Industry Association, Slovakiashow all
InstitutionsGovernments / Parliaments• European Commission• European ParliamentInvestment agencies• CzechInvest, CzechiaTrade inspections• Czech Trade Inspection Authority, CzechiaStatistical authorities• Czech Statistical Office, CzechiaAntitrust authorities• Office for the Protection of Competition, CzechiaEIBshow all
AutomakersAixamAston MartinAvtoVAZ• LadaBAICBitterBMW Group• Alpina• BMW• Mini• Rolls-RoyceBrillianceBYDCaterhamCheryCNH Industrial• Iveco• (Irisbus)Czechoslovak Group• Avia• TatraDAFDaimler• Freightliner• Fuso• Mercedes• Setra• (Maybach)DongfengDR AutomobilesEkobusEkovaFAWFerrariFiskerFord Motor• Ford• Lincoln• (Mercury)GACGAZGeely Group• Geely• LEVC• Lotus• Lynk & Co• Polestar• Proton• Smart• Volvo CarsGeneral Motors• BrightDrop• Buick• Cadillac• Chevrolet• Corvette• GMC• Holden• (Daewoo)• (Hummer)• (Pontiac)• (Saturn)GonowGordonGreat Wall Motor• GWM• Haval• Ora• Tank• WeyHengchiHonda Motor• Acura• HondaHyundai Group• Genesis• Hyundai• KiaIneosIsuzuKaipanKamazKing LongKoenigseggLucidMahindra & Mahindra• Mahindra• Reva• SsangYongMartin MotorsMazdaMcLarenMitsubishiMorganNanjing AutomobileNavistarNioNissan Motor• Datsun• Infiniti• NissanPaganiPiaggioQorosRenault Group• Alpine• Dacia• Renault• SamsungRimac(Saab)SAIC Motor• LDV / Maxus• MG• Roewe(Santana)SeresSkoda ElectricSolarisSORSpykerStellantis(Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)(Fiat Group)(Chrysler Group)(PSA)• Abarth• Alfa Romeo• Chrysler• Citroen• Dodge• DS• Fiat• Jeep• Lancia• Maserati• Opel• Peugeot• Ram• VauxhallSubaruSuzukiTata Motors• Jaguar Land Rover• Jaguar• Land Rover• Tata(Tedom)TeslaTOGGToyota Motor• Daihatsu• Lexus• Toyota• (Scion)VDLVolkswagen Group• Audi• Bentley• Bugatti• Cupra• Ducati• Lamborghini• MAN• Porsche• Scania• SEAT• Skoda• VolkswagenVolvo Group• Mack• Nova Bus• Prevost• Renault Trucks• UD Trucks, Buses• Volvo Trucks, BusesYamahaZotyeOthershow all
FactoriesHyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) - Nošovice, CzechiaKia Slovakia - Žilina, SlovakiaPSA Slovakia - Trnava, SlovakiaŠkoda Auto - Kvasiny, CzechiaŠkoda Auto - Mladá Boleslav, CzechiaŠkoda Auto - Vrchlabí, CzechiaToyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic (TMMCZ) - Kolín, CzechiaVolkswagen Slovakia - Bratislava, SlovakiaVolkswagen Slovakia - Košice, SlovakiaVolkswagen Slovakia - Martin, SlovakiaVolkswagen Slovakia - Stupava, Slovakiashow all
Component manufacturers3MABBAGCAisanAisinArcelorMittalArvinMeritor (Meritor)AutolivBASFBehr (Mahle)BenetBentelerBorgersBorgWarnerBoschBranoBremboBridgestoneBriskBroseCadence Innovation (Magna)ConstructContinentalDanaDefendDelphiDensoDonaldsonDuraEdschaEissmannEuWe Eugen WexlerFaureciaFederal-MogulFehrerFTE AutomotiveFutabaGestampGetragGKNGoodyearGrammerGrupo AntolinGumotexHanonHellaHennigesHitachiHoneywellHP PelzerHutchinsonHyundai Dymos, Mobis, HyscoIACIntevaJohnson ControlsJTEKTKarsitKiekertKirchhoffKnorr-BremseKoitoKongsbergKostalKoyoKSPGLearLeoniLGLisiMagnaMagneti Marelli / Automotive LightingMann+HummelMatador AutomotiveMegatechMichelinMitsubishi Electric, RayonMubeaNemakNexenNSKOsramPanasonicPirelliPlastic Omnium / InergyRecticelRehauRieter (Autoneum)SaarGummiSaint-GobainSamsungSamvardhana MothersonSanyoSAS AutomotiveSeniorSchaefflerSiemensSKFSumitomoTakataTennecoThyssenKruppTI AutomotiveTiberinaTokai RikaToyoda GoseiTrelleborgTRWValeoVarrocVisteonWabcoWebastoWitteYanfengYazakiZFshow all
R&D companiesAKKA / MBtechAltran / SwellApplus+ IDIADAAufeer DesignBenet EngineeringBrunelEDAG EngineeringPorsche Engineeringshow all
DistributorsDealers, Service StationsAgrotecAlgonAures Holdings / AAA AutoAuto ActivityAuto CorsonAuto DubaAuto EsaAuto HaseAuto HellerAuto CharouzAuto InAuto JarovAuto PalaceAuto UHAuto-ExnerAutobondAutocentrum BarthAutosalon KlokockaBS AutoCar StarCarTec GroupCB AutoDajbychDomanskyEmil FreyFastboxGerhard HorejsekHalfordsHavexHouse of EnglandInveltLoudaLouwmanMVC AutomotiveNH CarOlfin CarPMG FinancePorsche Inter AutoRenocarRhiag (Elit, Auto Kelly)SamohylScuderia PrahaStratos AutoSulzbacherTop Centrum / Vista CarTrostTukasWiesenthalshow all
Financial CompaniesALD AutomotiveAllianzArvalAxaBanque PSA FinanceBawagBusiness LeaseCarGarantCarGarantieCCSCetelemColonnadeCrediumČeská podnikatelská pojišťovnaČeská pojišťovnaČSOB / KBCD.A.S.D.S. LeasingDirectDirect (RSA)EssoxEurop AssistanceEuropcarGE Money / GE CapitalGeneraliGlobal AssistanceHasičská vzájemná pojišťovnaHertzHome CreditKooperativaLeasePlanMaximaMondial AssistanceMonetaPillow (První klubová pojišťovna)QBE / CarlifeRaiffeisenRCI BanqueReal GarantSantandersAutoleasing / ErsteServisní pojišťovnaSixtSlaviaŠkofin / VolkswagenToyota FinancialTriglavÚAMKUniCreditUniqaVolksbankVZPWüstenrotshow all
Fuel and Energy SuppliersAgipArmexBenzinaCeproCeska rafinerskaCEZE.ONEuroOilKM-PronaLindeLukoilMOLOMVPap OilParamoPrazska plynarenskaPRERobin OilRWE / InnogyShellSlovnaftTotalUnipetrolVemex / Gazpromshow all
Another subjectsDay, Week
Month, Year
Interval
cancel
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII
available to Autofox News subscribers after login
Autofox Offer
Is a hydrogen power the way of the future? Join the research!Free capacity at plastic molding plant in Jihlava, Czechia
More ads Autofox OfferAutofox Order
Autofox Enterprise
Autofox Job
Autofox Event
Autofox Estate
SELECTED FLASH NEWS
SELECTED ARTICLES
Autofox Wordbook
EXCHANGE RATES
1 EUR = 1.14 USD
1 EUR = 0.85 GBP
1 EUR = 0.92 CHF
1 EUR = 24.25 CZK
1 EUR = 4.31 PLN
1 EUR = 357.80 HUF
Source: ECB, July 9, 2026