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ACEA: New battery electric vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 26.2% to 723,704 in Q1. Growth (+150,265 cars) driven by Germany (+46,662), France (+37,564), United Kingdom (+17,423), Italy (+15,101), Denmark (+10,447). BEV sales grew in 27 countries, with 1 of them at triple-digit pace (Croatia +282.4%)
May 13, 2026 | 08:41am CETflashread more
Vehicle Interiors Technology Summit 2026: Automotive IQ (IQPC) brought together three conferences on vehicle interior concepts, which will be held in Munich, Germany on May 20-21 – Seating Innovation, Intelligent Lighting, Display Technologies. Representatives of Daimler Trucks, Automobili Pininfarina, BMW Group, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Zeekr, Ford Otosan, Scania Group, Bugatti Rimac, Diconium (Volkswagen Group), Adient, Forvia, Marelli, Beyond HMI, NHK Spring, Lear to speak at event
May 13, 2026 | 08:30am CETflashread more
Pavel Bezucký left Schneider Electric (supplier of energy technologies for automotive industry, electromobility, other sectors). Darko Lopotar appointed as new General Manager for Czechia and Slovakia on April 1, coming from position of Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region responsible for Power Products
May 12, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Additive Manufacturing @ BMW Group 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 2nd conference on advancing additive manufacturing for automotive sector in Munich, Germany on May 19-20, with tour of BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim. Representatives of BMW Group, Ford Racing, Hyundai, Nissan Motor, Volkswagen, Audi, PIX Moving, Knaus Tabbert, Nikon SLM, PickNik Robotics, AI Build, Robert Bosch, Farsoon, Brose Fahrzeugteile, Ricoh Printing Solutions, Reinforce3D, Sylatech, Voxeljet to speak at event
May 12, 2026 | 07:46am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In Q1, 40,966 nearly-new cars sold in Czechia (+10.3%; up to 5 years/50,000 km; 21.5% share in entire secondary market) with average price of CZK 921,251 (EUR 37,910; +0%), of which 7.2% electric vehicles, 12.1% hybrids, 26.3% diesel cars and 52.7% petrol vehicles
May 12, 2026 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Portu, ČSÚ: Automotive industry achieved significant technological, cost progress over last 36 years. In 1989, Czechs could buy new internal combustion engine car (ICEV) in B-Hatchback segment with Euro 0 emission standard (without catalytic converter; CZK 84,600/EUR 3,490: Škoda Favorit) for 34 average net monthly wages (CZK 2,500/EUR 100), while now, for 34 average salaries in Czechia (Q2 2025: CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600), they can buy zero-emission battery electric vehicle (ZEV/BEV) in C-SUV segment, including premium ones (CZK 1.31 million/EUR 54,000: Škoda Enyaq, Volkswagen ID.4, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Mazda CX‑6e, Nissan Ariya, Renault Scenic E-Tech, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross, Opel Grandland Electric, Peugeot e-5008, Jeep Compass Electric, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, Tesla Model Y, Volvo EX40, Audi Q4 e-Tron, Mercedes-Benz EQA, or BMW iX1)
May 11, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 18.3% to 2.43 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in Q1, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) sales down by 17.9% to 1.09 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
May 11, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
United by Innovation – Open Day for Industry 4.0 2026: National Center for Industry 4.0 (NCP 4.0) to hold conference on modern technologies, digital transformation, cutting-edge innovation infrastructure in Ostrava, Czechia on May 14 with tour of laboratories, test testbeds of VŠB-TUO CPIT TL3 (Smart Factory, Mobility Lab, Health Lab, Protolab). Representatives of Siemens, AI-Matters, Recombee, NC Line, Adeon, Conteg, SICK, Prima Bilavčík, QPAG, Zeiss, Pharis, Deprag, DEL, Murrelektronik, Česká spořitelna, MSIC (Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre), RICAIP Testbed Prague to speak at event
May 11, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 30,501 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in March and 83,542 in Q1 (+44.9%), of which 30,430 and 83,408 cars (+45.1%; Hyundai: 7,949 and 21,072 HEVs, -10%; Toyota: 22,481 and 62,336 HEVs, +82.9%) and 71 and 134 buses (-13.5%; Iveco: 71 and 134 HEVs, -13.5%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 32.8% to 162,600 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs in Q1, representing 41% share of total output
May 11, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
IFAT Munich 2026: Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania CV, Volvo Trucks, Allison Transmission, CarboTech AC, Dürr CTS, Elkoplast CZ, F. X. Meiller, Faun Umwelttechnik, Goupil, Hüffermann Transportsysteme, IFM Electronic, Kahlbacher Machinery, Kobit, Komatsu, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger, Magna Tyres, Messer, Mulag Fahrzeugwerk, Palfinger, Saint-Gobain IndustrieKeramik, Steyr Automotive/MUT, Zeppelin Baumaschinen/Caterpillar, Žďas to join fair for environmental technologies (water, sewage, waste, raw materials management) in Munich, Germany (May 4-7)
May 7, 2026 | 09:44am CETflashread more
Automotive CEE Day 2026: AutomotiveSuppliers.pl to hold in Opole, Poland 11th matchmaking meeting for automotive suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe on May 7-8. Representatives of purchasing departments of vehicle and engine makers (MAN Bus Starachowice, MAN Trucks Niepołomice, Polaris Polska, Solaris Bus & Coach, Tatra Trucks, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Polska, Wielton Group), part/component manufacturers (Adient Poland, Autoliv, BorgWarner Poland, Boryszew Maflow, BOS Group, Brose Sitech, Cooper Standard, DN Automotive Poland, Ficomirrors, Futaba Czech, Gestamp Wroclaw, Gestamp Wrzesnia, GKN Automotive, HAI Components Poland, Henniges Automotive, Hutchinson, IFA Powertrain Polska, Inalfa Roof Systems, Industrias Alegre, Inteva Products, Isringhausen, Katcon Polska, Kirchhoff Automotive, Mahle, Marelli Poland - Automotive Lighting, MM Systemy, Nidec Motors & Actuators Poland, Nippon Seiki Poland, OPmobility, Peravia Development, Pit-Radwar, Plast-Met Automotive Systems, Polmotors, Prima Sole Europe, Sapa Megatech Industries, Stoneridge, Sumiriko Poland, TE Connectivity, TitanX Engine Cooling, Tristone Flowtech Group, UFI Filters, Valeo Wipers Skawina, Vorwerk Autotec, ZF) to join event. In 2025, event attracted over 700 participants, enabling nearly 2,300 B2B meetings
May 6, 2026 | 08:45am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 28,174 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in March and 79,262 in Q1 (+21.8%; 23,542 and 65,809 battery electric vehicles, +30.4%; 4,632 and 13,453 plug-in hybrids, -7.7%), of which 28,159 and 79,192 cars (+21.9%; Škoda: 21,517 and 58,393 BEVs, +42.9%, 3,182 and 9,143 PHEVs, +20.7%; Hyundai: 2,010 and 7,346 BEVs, -22.8%, 1,450 and 4,310 PHEVs, -38.5%) and 15 and 70 buses (SOR: 7 and 18 BEVs; Iveco: 8 and 52 BEVs)
May 6, 2026 | 08:33am CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2026 Czech new car registrations forecast at 250,000-260,000 units (+1% to +5%, 2025: 248,719), based on development to date (Q1: +1.5%). In Q1, there was q/q decrease in market share of both hybrid vehicles (to 24%) and battery electric vehicles (to 5.6%), with this development being caused by increased interest in diesel-powered vehicles, especially thanks to strong model offer of Volkswagen Group, Štefek pointed out. Despite sharp deterioration of international situation (related mainly to war in Iran and Middle East), company still sees demand for 2026 as optimistic
May 5, 2026 | 08:30am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 8.2% y/y to 72,511 units in March, of which 69,755 cars (-0.8%) and 2,756 commercial vehicles (-68.3%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing fell by 13% to 208,088 in Q1, of which 200,889 cars (-6.7%) and 7,199 commercial vehicles (-70%)
May 5, 2026 | 08:24am CETflashread more
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Czech Railways: LeasePlan won tender for lease of cars and vans again
August 9, 2017 | 12:23am CEToriginalModels, number of vehicles, price, length of the contract, utilization, small part of the fleet owned by…
read moreDHL expanded fleet in Czech Rep with ending-generation Scania trailer trucks
August 9, 2017 | 12:09am CEToriginalDivision, model, number of vehicles, use, details of the tender, history of several-year cooperation of both companies...
read moreVolkswagen reportedly plans to replace more than half of Audi's Board
August 7, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalAutomakers did not comment on the information. Affected managers and their positions, alleged reasons, successors, timing...
read moreVolkswagen reportedly considers selling gearbox maker Renk
August 6, 2017 | 11:06pm CEToriginalThe carmaker did not comment on the information. Advisor, reasons, timing, value of the company, financial results in 2016, potential bidders...
read morePSA completed acquisition of Opel
August 4, 2017 | 01:44am CEToriginalNew management, strategic plan development, return to profit, synergies and savings, development of the new Opel Corsa...
read moreBMW announced tender for new dealership in Czech Rep
August 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThis is a recurring selection procedure. Location, original winner, reasons, requirements, timing...
read moreUniqa succeeded in tender of one leasing company in Czech Rep
August 2, 2017 | 08:33pm CEToriginalDetails of the order, number of vehicles covered, insurance premium, timing, previous partner for damage liability...
read moreCar sales in Germany dropped by 3.5% in June
July 30, 2017 | 11:39pm CEToriginalProduction and export also fell. Impact of working days, demand for individual brands, results in H1, outlook for 2017...
read moreTwo Hyundai dealerships closed in Czech Rep
July 28, 2017 | 12:40am CEToriginalOne dealership changed the operator. Companies, locations, timing...
read moreOne manager left AutoMax Group
July 27, 2017 | 12:04am CEToriginalHis profile, position, further direction, successor, company profile and brands represented...
read moreUber to expand cooperation with Axa
July 26, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBoth companies have been working together in one African country since 2016. Locations, product, timing...
read moreFiat agreed on wage growth in Serbia
July 26, 2017 | 12:17am CEToriginalThe employees of the local plant ended the strike after a month. Agreement details, salary level, country’s GDP outlook for 2017...
read moreAudi faces criticism in China for comparing brides to used cars
July 25, 2017 | 10:33pm CEToriginalIt was created by a joint venture between Volkswagen and a Chinese partner. The carmaker has withdrawn the advertisement and intends to investigate the matter…
read moreDRB-Hicom agreed to sell stakes in Proton and Lotus
July 24, 2017 | 10:44pm CEToriginalThe buyer, the amount of shares, the signing of the contract, other bidders, the expansion to the car markets with right-hand driving, the interest of Chinese automakers in the South-East Asia market...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
July 23, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalFor several years, he has led one of the Volkswagen Group brands. His next direction, successor, timing...
read moreMitsubishi Motors gained giant contract for hybrids in Europe
July 23, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe automaker delivered the vehicles within the Green Investment Scheme by under the Kyoto Protocol. Country, client, model, number of cars…
read moreContinental looks for dozens of people for plant in Czech Rep
July 20, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalLocation, HR, reasons, positions, products and clients...
read moreBabic: AvtoVAZ plans to cut over 8,000 jobs
July 18, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThis represents 40% of the total workforce. Timing, sales results in H1, the profit return plan...
read moreSkoda Auto succeeded in large tender of Czech Ministry of Transport
July 18, 2017 | 12:48am CEToriginalModels and number of cars, including 4x4 and CNG, the organizations concerned, the price, the bidders, the new tender for vans, the Skoda wholesale sales and fleet centres...
read morePilny: BMW plans test centre for self-driving cars in Czech Rep
July 16, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalConsiderated locations, amount of investment, other projects for autonomous vehicle testing in the country...
read moreChamber of deputies approved fee renewal for uninsured cars in Czech Rep
July 13, 2017 | 01:04am CEToriginalMPs have agreed on a single amendment, which concerns more rigorous control of the damage prevetion fund...
read moreAutomotive industry association increased outlook for car production in Turkey in 2017
July 13, 2017 | 12:50am CEToriginalProduction, export and sales in H1, negative effects on demand in the domestic market...
read moreCzech antitrust authority imposed fine on two car dealers for cartel
July 11, 2017 | 01:32am CEToriginalOne of them is NH Car. Details of forbidden behaviour, profile of the second company, amount of penalties, reduction of the fine for cooperation with UOHS...
read moreVolkswagen appointed new head of Skoda sales
July 10, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalWerner Eichhorn will move to a different position within the group. A new board member of Skoda Auto for sales and marketing comes from Porsche Holding Salzburg...
read moreEuropean Commission approved PSA's takeover of Opel
July 7, 2017 | 12:08am CEToriginalThe Commission's decision concerns only automotive activities. The decision regarding the takeover of the financial division...
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