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AutoSAP: Total of 11,768 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in August (+10.4%), of which 11,760 cars (+10.3%; Hyundai: 6,401 HEVs, +7.5%; Toyota: 5,359 HEVs, +13.9%) and 8 buses (+700%; Iveco: 8 HEVs, +700%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 8% to 36,984 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 39.3% share of total output
October 1, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In first eight months, almost 32,000 used vans (diesel: 30,560 vehicles, petrol: 307, CNG: 117, LPG: 71, BEV: 171) sold through classified ads websites in Czechia with average age 11 years (+0 years). Sales of electric vans more than doubled y/y, increasing threefold compared to 2024. Their average price fell by 16.5% y/y to CZK 541,000 (EUR 22,350)
October 1, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 2% to 1.83 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in August, by 4% to 13.4 million in first 8 months – China: 1.03 million (-11%) and 6.9 million BEVs+PHEVs (-12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.38 million (+36%) and 3.3 million (+29%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-33%) and 1 million (-21%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.29 million (+97%) and 2 million (+97%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 4.5% to 708,211 in August (Volkswagen -3.2%; Stellantis +3.3%; Renault -4.3%; Hyundai -10.4%; Toyota +1%; BMW +0.8%; Mercedes-Benz +7.2%; Geely +23.5%; BYD +129.4%; Ford -16.1%; SAIC +20.8%; Tesla +52.7%; Nissan -1%; Chery +200.6%; Suzuki -9.6%; Mazda +37.3%; Leapmotor +211.1%; Honda +25.2%; Jaguar Land Rover -20%; Mitsubishi -9.6%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +62.7%, PHEV +10.8%, HEV+MHEV +2.2%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -0.3%, petrol -24.6%, diesel -23.8%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,231 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in August (+7%; 21,423 battery electric vehicles, +19.2%, 3,808 plug-in hybrids, -32.2%), of which 25,224 cars (+6.9%; Škoda: 19,279 BEVs, +20.3%, 2,602 PHEVs, -4.7%; Hyundai: 2,137 BEVs, +10.2%, 1,206 PHEVs, -58.2%) and 7 buses (SOR: 7 BEVs; Iveco: 0 BEVs)
September 30, 2026 | 07:43am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in August, by 0.3% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.1% y/y; used: -0.3%, -0.5%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.3%, -1.9%), spare parts and accessories (+0.4%, +1.7%), fuels and lubricants (+7.2%, +26.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +8.8%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 0.6% to 17,718 in August (vans +15.4%; trucks +0.7%; buses -3.6%; motorcycles +41.4%; trailers+semitrailers +4.5%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,497 +78.2%, PHEV: 953 +0.5%, LPG: 494 +19.6%, petrol: 11,534 -4.4%, diesel: nafta: 3,238 -3.2%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (14,772), 4,762 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+6.4%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:34am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In August, 74,769 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (+2.2% m/m, +3% y/y) with average price of CZK 319,434 (EUR 13,200; -1.7%, +4.4%) and average age 11 years (-1 year), in first eight months, 564,000 vehicles sold (+0.1%; BEV: 16,148 units, +92%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:30am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 21.7% y/y to 94,023 in August (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra -16.6%, Hyundai -27.9%, Toyota -47.6%). Buses (Iveco -54.6%, SOR +8.1%), motorcycles (Jawa -29.6%) performed differently. Electric car manufacturing increased by 6.9% to 25,224 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output fell by 28.7% to 68,799 units. Total of 186,510 cars (-9.5% y/y) assembled during summer holidays (July–August). Hyundai in Nošovice is preparing for new generation of its successful model Tucson and Toyota in Kolín is preparing to produce battery electric vehicle, Petzl said
September 30, 2026 | 07:24am CETflashread more
GlobalData upgraded 2026 Western European new car sales outlook by 120,000 units from 11.95 million (+1.6%) to 12.07 million (+2.7%)
September 29, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
'SME Digitalization Roadshow 2026: Robotics in Practice – From Industrial Robots to Humanoids': CzechInvest, National Industry Center 4.0 (NCP 4.0), College of Polytechnics Jihlava (VŠPJ) to hold conference on robotization, digitalization of manufacturing in small and medium-sized enterprises in Jihlava, Czechia on September 30 with tour of VŠPJ laboratories (Industry 4.0 Laboratory/CP Factory, Industrial Automation Laboratory/LPA, Plasma and Hydrogen Technologies Laboratory). Representatives of DEL, Axiom Tech, RoboTwin, Sick, MotionTrex, Pharis, Technocon, ICHR (Interdisciplinary Center for Humanoid Robotics), EDIH CTU (European Digital Innovation Hub), API (Agency for Business and Innovation) to speak at event
September 29, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 28,180 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in July (+92.6%), of which 28,165 cars (+93.2%; Hyundai: 6,658 HEVs, +49.8%; Toyota: 21,507 HEVs, +112.2%) and 15 buses (-71.2%; Iveco: 15 HEVs, -71.2%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 65.7% to 45,842 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 49.6% share of total output
September 29, 2026 | 07:37am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 3.9% to 1,128,110 units in July, of which 941,788 in EU (+3%)
September 29, 2026 | 07:32am CETflashread more
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Hyundai Mobis considers employing more people in new plant in Czech Rep
August 20, 2014 | 10:40pm CEToriginalDetails of the intent, several halls, a new subsidiary, factory management, EIA, shift of production from Korea to the Czech Republic, profile of the first Czech plant...
read moreOne Mercedes dealer changed owner in Czech Rep
August 19, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe company and its showrooms, the original and new owner, related personnel changes, circumstances...
read moreVolkswagen bought MAN’s financial division
August 19, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe carmaker plans no change in the Czech Republic for now. The countries covered by affiliates and partners, details...
read moreIveco wants to make Czech Rep main base for development and production of buses
August 18, 2014 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe company currently has only two bus plants in the world. Production growth, strengthening R&D, construction of a test track, HR...
read moreSeries of tenders on hundreds of vehicles and tires announced in Czech Rep
August 18, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe submitter and its fleet, renewal of part of the fleet, the form of acquisition, the value of contracts, the criteria including warranty without limitation of mileage...
read moreSkoFIN chose new PR agency
August 18, 2014 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe winner of the tender and its clients, start of the cooperation, previous partner for PR activities...
read moreYoungsan to build plant in Slovakia, second in Europe
August 17, 2014 | 10:56pm CEToriginalLocation, investment amount, size of the hall, HR, timing, products, clients including Hyundai-Kia, business activities in the Czech Republic...
read moreEmployees of Hyundai plants in Korea want to strike
August 17, 2014 | 10:37pm CEToriginalWage negotiations of the unions with management of the company failed. The timing, strike tradition, substitution of production...
read moreCzechInvest chose new manager for automotive industry and green mobility
August 14, 2014 | 10:21pm CEToriginalThis function in the agency for the support of investment and business in the Czech Republic was recently held by Ales Stavjana. A new sector manager with experience from Skoda Auto...
read moreOpel strengthens dealer network with help of former Chevrolet dealers
August 13, 2014 | 11:31pm CEToriginalMany of the former dual Opel/Chevrolet dealers do not seek compensation. The situation in Europe and the Czech Republic, the expansion of the 'Welcome back to Opel' program with Chevrolets owners...
read moreSkoda Auto to increase production capacity of one plant
August 13, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginalLocation, current and projected capacity, the affected facilities and models, production of the factory in 2013, HR, timing, renewal of technology...
read moreDaimler’s Czech plant has new director
August 13, 2014 | 05:23am CEToriginalReiner Springmeier left the position at EvoBus Bohemia after nine years. Reasons, successor and his profile...
read moreSaab supplier asked court for declaration of bankruptcy of carmaker’s owner
August 13, 2014 | 05:12am CEToriginalNEVS suspended production of Saab cars in May due to financial problems. The name and profile of the supplier, the amount of the debt...
read moreSkoFIN prepares operating lease for consumers for other Volkswagen Group brands in Czech Rep
August 11, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalDemand for the ‘Skoda without worries’ rental, business plans, expansion of the model and equipment offer, easing the terms, the profile of the average client...
read moreChinese central bank bought stake in Generali
August 11, 2014 | 06:07am CEToriginalIt has been a further acquisition of shares in major Italian company recently. The share amount and its value, the entry to Fiat...
read moreHead of CSOB Leasing in Czech Rep Libor Bosak became president of IFLA
August 8, 2014 | 12:46am CEToriginalProfile of the International Finance and Leasing Association, which was previously led by...
read moreMann+Hummel to invest EUR 25 million in Czech Rep by 2016
August 6, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalLocation, timing, details of investments, HR, cooperation with a new personnel agency, clients...
read moreDaimler simplifies distribution and sales management in Europe
August 6, 2014 | 11:30pm CEToriginalReduction of managerial positions across divisions, reasons, personnel changes in the Czech Republic, timing...
read moreGumotex received new orders from Volkswagen Group
August 6, 2014 | 11:18pm CEToriginalExpansion of the product portfolio, the affected models, volumes, profile of the automotive division, clients...
read moreArval VIP Partner: Arval builds premium supplier network in Czech Rep
August 6, 2014 | 11:08pm CEToriginalConcurrently, it is reducing the number of partners, especially car and tire service shops. Reasons, details, Arval Assistance...
read moreEmil Frey might terminate distribution of one brand in Czech Rep
August 5, 2014 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe brand, reasons, requirements of the carmaker, dealer network, models and prices, the situation in Europe...
read morePorsche Inter Auto to resume Lamborghini dealership in Czech Rep
August 5, 2014 | 11:45pm CEToriginalLocation of the showroom, sales start, available models, previous Czech dealer, competition from independent retailers...
read moreOpel won contract for 600 Movano vehicles in Europe
August 5, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginalCountry, client, winning tender price, utilization, specifications, modifications upon request, warranty, Movano facelift as of 2014...
read moreMichael Macht resigned as head of production of Volkswagen Group
August 4, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThis followed after an agreement with representatives of the owners. After having left Porsche, he was in the office for four years. Alleged reasons, the original length of the contract, the successor...
read moreMakro changed its partner for insurance in Czech Rep
August 4, 2014 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThe offer of Mpojisteni also includes car insurance. In the field of financing, the partner remained unchanged. Companies, the most popular products...
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