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SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 17.2% y/y to 68,061 units in February, of which 65,885 cars (-10.7%) and 2,176 commercial vehicles (-74%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of electrified cars fell by 2.8% to 26,629 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 40.4% share of total output (+3.3 pp)
March 31, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 1.4% in February (Volkswagen +2.6%; Stellantis +9.8%; Renault -15.5%; Toyota -4.8%; Hyundai -3.4%; BMW -4.2%; Mercedes-Benz -5.7%; Ford -24.4%; Volvo Cars -12.2%; SAIC +14%; Nissan -8.5%; BYD +185.3%; Suzuki -13.4%; Tesla +29.1%; Mazda -3.9%; Jaguar Land Rover -15.9%; Honda +16.4%; Mitsubishi -48.8%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +20.6%, PHEV +32.1%, HEV+MHEV +10.1%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -39.6%, petrol -17.9%, diesel -12.8%)
March 31, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 26,128 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in February (+10.2%; 21,408 battery electric vehicles, +11.9%, 4,720 plug-in hybrids, +3.3%), of which 26,083 cars (+10.2%; Škoda: 18,921 BEVs, +19.8%, 2,988 PHEVs, +25%; Hyundai: 2,442 BEVs, -26.2%, 1,732 PHEVs, -20.4%) and 45 buses (SOR: 9 BEVs; Iveco: 36 BEVs)
March 31, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 1,680 MWh of electricity (+100%) during 68,000 recharges (+100%) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in first 2 months (Prague: 255,500 kWh, South Bohemian Region: 221,546 kWh, South Moravian Region: 219,666 kWh, other regions: 983,288 kWh), 12 charging stations added in four locations
March 30, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 8.5% to 21,288 in February. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 20.9% (4,439 units, +4.9%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 4.2 pp to 62.3%
March 30, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 7.3% y/y to 129,344 in February (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +9.8%, Hyundai -3.9%, Toyota +10.7%). Buses (Iveco +2.6%, SOR +620%), motorcycles (Jawa +122.2%) successful differently. Especially in context of slight cooling in European markets, high pace of domestic production since beginning of year confirms stable demand for vehicles manufactured in Czech Republic. Proven and long-standing popular models continue to play key role in production – Škoda Octavia, Kamiq or Fabia, hybrid Toyota Yaris and Aygo X or Hyundai Tucson SUV. However, new electrified models, such as fully electric Škoda Elroq or Enyaq, are also increasingly making their way into production mix, Petzl said. Electric car manufacturing increased by 10.2% to 26,083 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output up by 6.6% to 103,261 units
March 30, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 18.9% to 286,277 units (186,974 BEVs, +13%; 99,303 PHEVs, +32%) in January, representing 30% share in total registrations (penetration, +5.7 pp). BYD (8,977 cars, +86%) was best-selling Chinese battery electric vehicle brand, followed by Volvo (6,863, -5%), Leapmotor (3,833, +357%), Polestar (2,887, +13%), MG (2,637, -19%), Xpeng (1,730, +86%), Smart (963, -19%), Omoda (452, +201%), Jaecoo (440, new) and Zeekr (437, +267%)
March 30, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
VDA Mobility Innovation Summit (formerly VDA Technical Congress) 2026: VDA to hold 2nd conference on mobility technologies and innovations with 10 panel discussions in Berlin, Germany on March 26-27. Representatives of Mercedes-Benz Group, Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, Daimler Truck, BMW Group, Opel Automobile, Iveco, MAN Truck & Bus, Porsche, Audi, Porsche Engineering Services, Cariad, Moia, Robert Bosch, Red Hat, Qualcomm Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Michelin Reifenwerke, AppliedAI Initiative, DXC Technology, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Waymo, ENX Association, Bühler Motor, ITCL (International Transfer Center for Logistics), Hylane, McKinsey & Company, Leap4, CMS, Mahle, Aumovio, Caresoft Global, PwC Strategy&, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Deloitte Consulting, Aioneers Technologies, Bnewable, Certivity, CompActive, Rabot Energy, Sono Motors, Compredict, Persival, Telling Studio, P3 Group, ESA (European Space Agency), Fortaegis Technologies to speak at event
March 25, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.2% m/m in February, by 0.5% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +1.1% y/y; used: +0.4%, +0.2%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-1.1%, +3.1%), spare parts and accessories (-0.2%, +0.7%), fuels and oils (+1.2%, -8.4%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+1%, +6.8%)
March 25, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
International Automotive Recycling Congress (IARC) 2026: ICM to hold 25th conference on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling in Hamburg, Germany on March 25-27. Representatives of Toyota Motor Europe, Traton R&D Germany, Volvo Group, Hyundai Motor Europe R&D, ArcelorMittal, Denso, Novelis Koblenz, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, European Metal Recycling (EMR), Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), Plastics Recyclers Europe, Global Impact Coalition (GIC), Recycling Europe, Hauser Recycling & Transporte, EC (European Commission), Cyclic Materials, IDDRI, LRP-Autorecycling Leipzig, Nomura Research Institute (NRI), TNO, Steinert, Indra, The Future Is NEUTRAL, ARN, German Environment Agency (UBA), Febelauto, Hensel Recycling, Westlake Global Compounds, Recycler Mon Vehicule, Silverlake Automotive Recycling, Resources Circulation Research and Works (RCWS), TecPart, Detomserve, JVD Consulting, Plastics Europe, ACEA, Materials innovation institute M2i to speak at event
March 24, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) down by 4% to 953,290 units in January, of which 186,974 BEVs (+13%), 99,303 PHEVs (+32%), 133,549 HEVs (+4%), 245,389 MHEVs (+7%) and 275,835 ICEVs (-28%). Market led by Volkswagen (99,283, -11%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 45%), Toyota (65,883, -9%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 95%), Škoda (63,887, +10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 36%), BMW (54,269, -9%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 84%), Peugeot (52,622, -5%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 78%), Mercedes (51,155, +0%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 79%), Renault (50,269, +5%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 73%), Audi (48,516, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 66%), Kia (37,289, -19%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%) and Hyundai (32,474, -21%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 61%)
March 24, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
French automaker Renault (15% share owned by French state, 15% interest by Nissan) headquartered in Paris, even 10 years after adoption of Paris Agreement on climate (ratified by 195 countries including France, 2015 goal of achieving zero carbon/CO2 emissions by 2050), has not even started with minimal electrification (MHEV) of best-selling car in Europe (2024, 2025: Dacia Sandero), while it is lobbying for postponement and mitigation of emission and other environmental standards and regulations (within ACEA and otherwise). Other models in Top 10 already offer at least one electrified powertrain (MHEV, HEV, PHEV, EREV, BEV, FCEV), while Dacia Sandero only offers internal combustion engines (ICEs) that run exclusively on fossil fuels from petroleum/oil (petrol/gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas/LPG)
March 23, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
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Progress-Werk Oberkirch to invest further EUR 15 million in Czech Rep
July 2, 2015 | 01:06am CEToriginalThe recent expansion of the plant in Valasske Mezirici, new press machines, HR, products, clients, production growth in the coming years, scholarship programs connected to practice in PWO...
read moreVolvo Car appointed new head in Czech Rep
July 2, 2015 | 12:55am CEToriginalIt is a manager with years of experience in the field of distribution and retail sales of Volvo cars. Her profile and successor, new job of Frank Versaevel...
read morePrague taxi services expand into premium segment – with Skoda cars
June 30, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe latest project of the company Taxi Praha, Tick Tack fleet widening, fleets of competing taxi services (Blue Angel Business, City Exclusive, Uber), card payments...
read moreSemi-transfers in Czech Rep: Vehicle must have damage liability insurance, despite being removed from registry
June 30, 2015 | 11:15pm CEToriginalHowever, this does not apply to vehicles that have ceased to exist not only administratively, but also physically. Details of opinion of CKP, payment of claims by insurance companies...
read moreGE Capital to sell part of its activities in Europe to Arval
June 29, 2015 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThe same activities in North America will be acquired by Arval partner – Element Financial. Scope of the agreement, price, completion of the transaction, the situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreAAA Auto to move headquarters from Netherlands to Czech Rep
June 29, 2015 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThis used car dealer has already carried out the same step in the tax area. The merger of several companies, the new name of the parent company, Denny's definitive departure from AAA Auto...
read moreSemi-transfers in Czech Rep: Government to inform neighboring countries about large number of cancelled vehicles
June 29, 2015 | 05:25am CEToriginalBy this step it aims to prevent attempts of some owners to sell the deregistered cars abroad, where authorities might register them inattentively again. License plates…
read moreCzech Rep to restore part of officers' fleet by CNG cars, Skoda Auto successful in tender
June 29, 2015 | 05:18am CEToriginalDetails of the framework agreement (models, specifications, prices, duration), the organizations concerned, other bids, the amount of savings...
read moreSemi-transfers in Czech Rep: Insurance companies to pay damages of drivers in administratively non-existing cars
June 29, 2015 | 05:06am CEToriginalIt has been agreed by all members of the Czech Insurers' Bureau. Possible sanctions from insurance companies in case of accidents...
read moreAutomotive exports from Poland grows at double-digit pace
June 28, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginalResults in March and Q1, the largest export markets including Czech Republic, figures for cars, vans, engines and components, expectations for 2015...
read moreMann+Hummel to invest several million euros in Czech Rep in 2015
June 26, 2015 | 02:21am CEToriginalAllocation of investments, financial results in 2014 and plan for 2015, HR, fluctuations, the need for improvement of regional roads...
read moreSemi-transfers in Czech Rep: Register reduced by at least 600,000 vehicles as of July
June 25, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginalIt concerns mainly cars and motorcycles, which apparently are not operational or do not exist. Current number of cars in semi-transfers, cars with valid MOT certificate, a microsite of the Ministry of Transport...
read moreSemi-transfers in Czech Rep: Allianz to pay damages for drivers in non-existing cars
June 25, 2015 | 02:28am CEToriginalDespite the fact that damage liability of these motorists expires after June 30. Possible consequences and penalties...
read moreAutosalon Bowling Cup 2015: After Spain people in Czech Rep given chance to play pin skittles with car
June 24, 2015 | 11:07pm CEToriginalAuthor of the competition, rules and prizes, parameters of cars and pin skittles, details of the roadshow, partners, website...
read moreTrade unionists of PSA plant in Slovakia want to go on strike next week
June 24, 2015 | 01:41am CEToriginalThey announced specific date after the latest negotiations and previous events did not yield the desired outcome (negotiations through intermediaries, a protest march through the city)...
read moreAvtoVAZ cut production, restored it soon
June 23, 2015 | 11:32pm CEToriginalReasons, timing, financial results of the producer of Lada cars in 2014, rising prices of cars due to weak ruble...
read moreCSOB Leasing Assistant: CSOB Leasing launched mobile app for drivers in Czech Rep
June 23, 2015 | 12:05am CEToriginalThis is part of the assistance services. Partner of CSOB Leasing Assistance, application features, developer and his other projects, availability to Android phones only...
read moreA.T.U Auto-Teile-Unger leaves some countries, Czech Rep most recently
June 21, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginalReasons, profile of the Czech branch (service centres, HR, financial results), creditors, insolvency solution of Auto-Technik-Unger, withdrawal from other markets, parts suppliers...
read moreFiat Chrysler Automobiles got new manager
June 21, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalHe will be responsible for more brands in several countries of Central Europe. The manager and his experience, his new position in FCA...
read morePSA to build factory in Morocco
June 21, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, production capacity, timing, HR, parts sourcing, models, platform, selling markets...
read moreATR expands with Auto Check Center service concept
June 19, 2015 | 02:20am CEToriginalThe license for the Czech Republic and China has been acquired by Stahlgruber. Partners in other countries, the current and planned network of service shops, involvement of authorized dealers, standards, services...
read morePorsche opened third authorized service shop in Czech Rep
June 19, 2015 | 01:46am CEToriginalIt was added to the premises in Prague and Brno. The company, location, amount of investment, scope of services, HR...
read moreMarchionne allegedly wants to persuade GM to merge with FCA with help of investors
June 19, 2015 | 01:33am CEToriginalCEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was to be encouraged to this process by the recent success of a group of GM investors who...
read moreEurazeo intends to sell part of share in loss-making car rental Europcar
June 18, 2015 | 02:56am CEToriginalIPO, timing, share price, company value, the revenue allocation from the IPO, the financial results of the largest European car rental in 2014...
read moreForests of Czech Republic to begin restoring car fleet using dynamic purchasing system
June 17, 2015 | 11:31pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the manager of state forests became a central authority for further organizations of the Ministry of Agriculture in one current contract…
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