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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
Jičín Trade Fair 2026: Kobit to hold 30th fair of municipal, road maintenance, firefighting, other specialized equipment, vehicles in Jičín, Czechia on August 25-27. Total of 62 exhibitors to join event, including Autodráb, Avistech, Contsystem, Croy, EverLift, F Trucks (Ford Trucks), Futtec, Hanes, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik, I-Tec Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Manatech, Mateco Czechia, PPG Industries, Profi Auto CZ, Rothlehner, Scania Czech Republic, Seco Industries, Tatra Trucks, Terramet, UH Car, Unikont Group, Volvo Group Czech Republic, VOP CZ. In 2025, exhibition visited by 1,787 people
August 24, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
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Hyundai increases production in Czech Rep
April 6, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalResults in Q1, the biggest markets, the increase in transport by rail, product innovations (i30, ix20, Tucson), acceleration of production lines, HR, special shifts in Q2...
read moreAudi extended warranty on new cars in Czech Rep for 4 years
April 2, 2015 | 11:40pm CEToriginalThe original and the new range, mileage limit, the affected models including sports cars...
read moreBosch appointed new head of sales in Czech Rep, Slovakia, Austria and entire CEE
April 1, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginalHe is a manager with experience in the areas of purchasing, logistics, controlling, corporate planning and sales. Klaus Huttelmaier...
read moreVolkswagen to create further 900 jobs in Poland
March 29, 2015 | 11:54pm CEToriginalLocation, reasons, production of vans in 2014, weekend shifts, new Caddy 4 and T6...
read moreAutocentrum Barth increased car sales and revenues by more than 30% in 2014
March 27, 2015 | 12:53am CEToriginalDemand for new and used vehicles, the results of individual brands, new caravan rental, partner of the beauty contest Czech Miss 2015...
read moreKia Asistent: Kia launched client application for smart phones in Czech Rep
March 27, 2015 | 12:33am CEToriginalPartner, diverse information (assistance, service, transport, tourism), assistance in crisis situations, discount program...
read moreMahindra reportedly leads talks about buying designer studio Pininfarina
March 25, 2015 | 11:33pm CEToriginalNeither of the companies confirmed it. The current value of the company, its financial results in recent years, projects for Mahindra...
read moreAuto Palace offers free 7-year warranty on Mitsubishi cars in Czech Rep
March 25, 2015 | 11:21pm CEToriginalDetails of the special offer (mileage limit, the provider of the extended warranty), sales of the company on the Czech market, interest in HEVs...
read moreChemChina to buy Pirelli in several steps
March 24, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalFirst, it will obtain a share of the Italian holding company Camfin. The transaction value, personnel changes, reaction of the stock market, ChemChina’s activities in the tire field...
read moreNovem Car Interior Design acquired new client
March 22, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalProduction will be ensured in the Czech Republic. The project in question, deliveries to European customers in the year 2013/2014, the plan for the year 2014/2015...
read moreHyundai continues in comparative advertising in Czech Rep
March 20, 2015 | 01:06am CEToriginalA comparative roadshow with the Hyundai i20 in shopping centres, new marketing term H-Factor, comparison with Skoda cars, earlier campaigns and TV spots...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Incheba wants to hold another year of motor show in Czech Rep
March 20, 2015 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe date after the Frankfurt Motor Show, exhibited models, test drives, an off-road polygon, nomenclature including vans, a retrospective exhibition...
read moreOne facility of Skoda Auto in Czech Rep hit by fire
March 18, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalNo one was injured. Location, concerned premises and its equipment, the cause of the fire, the extent and amount of damage...
read moreHlava (Kiekert): Acoustics will play greater role in locking systems
March 17, 2015 | 11:53pm CEToriginalProduction growth in the Czech Republic, new orders, expansion of the R&D centre, a new acoustic chamber, HR, payroll, a high proportion of temporary employees, clients, great potential in the US and China...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in February 2015
March 16, 2015 | 11:53pm CEToriginalPrices of new and used cars evolved differently, as well as the prices of spare parts and service works. Rising prices of motorcycles, detailed data, the y/y development...
read moreLouwman increased new car sales in Czech Rep by 40% in 2014
March 15, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe interest in individual brands Toyota, Lexus, Ford and Suzuki, used car sales, the Czech HEV market leader, the new Toyota showroom...
read moreVolvo Easily: Volvo began offering operating leases for consumers in Czech Rep
March 12, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe financial partner, the length of the lease, the parameters of full-service leasing, affected models, prices...
read moreCar with Reason: Cebia and Essox launched program in Czech Rep for purchase of used car from individuals
March 12, 2015 | 01:07am CEToriginalWhile Essox provides funding, Cebia reviews the situation and history of the vehicle. Microsite, price of the services, advertising at Sauto.cz, an example of the loan...
read moreVolkswagen to move part of Tiguan production to America
March 12, 2015 | 12:41am CEToriginalThis will happen with the advent of the second generation, which will also receive the seven-seat version. Location, investment amount, timing, HR, planned production volume...
read moreMobilita+: CSOB Leasing discounted leases of some cars to consumers in Czech Rep
March 10, 2015 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe affected Ford, Kia, Skoda, Hyundai, Volvo and Audi models, the current and the previous instalments, comparison with the ownership, validity of the special offer...
read moreVahland: Skoda Auto to expand production in another plant in Czech Rep
March 8, 2015 | 11:46pm CEToriginalLocation, capacity increase, timing, prepared and considered models, plans with the new Superb, hybrid version, the situation in post-Soviet countries...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen to produce new model in Slovakia
March 8, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalBrand, model, investments in the development of the car and the Trnava plant, output of the factory in 2014, capacity utilization, negotiations on wages with unions...
read moreDefend entered Poland with insurance division
March 5, 2015 | 02:22am CEToriginalIt happened through the acquisition of a majority share of the Polish insurer providing extended warranties for automobiles. Objectives of Defend Insurance Group in Central Europe...
read moreYamaha plans to renew car production
March 3, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe Japanese motorcycle manufacturer also plans to build a factory in Europe. The location, amount of investment, models, drives, timing, selling markets...
read moreKia chose original instrument to promote its new model in Czech Rep – dancing billboard
March 2, 2015 | 12:57am CEToriginalLocation, the affected model, its specifications and pricing, author and history of the advertising concept, business results and plans...
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