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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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EC provisionally approved help to credit division of PSA Peugeot Citroen
February 17, 2013 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe commission will make the final decision on the legality of subsidy after France submits a restructuring plan of Banque PSA Finance...
read moreAnthony Denny to withdraw shares of AAA Auto from stock exchange
February 15, 2013 | 02:00am CEToriginalDenny has recently suspended the process of selling his stake; however, the company is reportedly still for sale. Plan to increase the value of the company five times...
read moreSkoda Auto plans sales growth in 2013, perhaps surpassing 1 million
February 15, 2013 | 01:52am CEToriginalThe reason is the expected double-digit growth in production of the best-selling model of the Octavia. Sales plans and expectations...
read moreCzech plant of Denso hit by fire, production not endanger
February 15, 2013 | 01:44am CEToriginalPlace of the fire in Liberec factory, number of evacuated employees, two injured, the extent of damage...
read moreEuropean car and component manufacturers welcome EU-US plan on free trade zone
February 15, 2013 | 01:35am CEToriginalThe vision of involved parties, benefits, timing of meetings, contribution to GDP, the expression of ACEA, CLEPA and VDA...
read moreBenet Automotive wants to produce cars
February 14, 2013 | 02:21am CEToriginalOher Czech automaker, timing, considered segments, production volume, first concept cars of BT Etape a BT Cross Coupe, development in own R&D centre...
read moreSkoda Auto expected sales decline in H1, recovery should come in H2
February 14, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe reason is that a number of key models will undergo generational replacement or facelift. A slump in January by 7.8%, eight new products in 2013...
read moreGermany investigate entire former supervisory board of Porsche SE
February 14, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginalInvestigation on the deception of investors in the planned Volkswagen take-over has thus been extended to some members of the Porsche and Piech families...
read moreVolkswagen considers producing Skoda commercial vehicles
February 13, 2013 | 03:02am CEToriginalFor the Czech carmaker it would mean further strengthening in fleet sales. Possible group synergies, fleet program...
read moreBenet Automotive to build new R&D centre in Czech Rep
February 13, 2013 | 02:51am CEToriginalLocation, details of investment, HR, results in 2012, Benet Group new companies, clients, new orders from Skoda Auto and Audi...
read moreNeuman: Citroen wants to increase its market share to 4% in Czech Rep in 2013
February 13, 2013 | 02:45am CEToriginalResults in January, the best month during the recession, success factors, a new dealer in Bohemia and modernization of the dealership in Moravia...
read moreKYB to build its second plant in Czech Rep in different location
February 13, 2013 | 02:35am CEToriginalIn addition, it will be a JV with a Japanese partner. Location and parameters of the plant, construction in two phases, the amount of investment, HR, customers...
read moreEC: Current system of car consumption measurement overvalues reality, new one to be introduced in 2016
February 13, 2013 | 02:13am CEToriginalCars sold in Europe have, according to a study, higher fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than what manufacturers state. Influences not taken into account...
read moreSkoda Auto introduced new logistics concept with external interim storage facility in Czech Rep
February 12, 2013 | 01:15am CEToriginalLogistics and IT partner, affected plants and models, suppliers and their components, the timing of implementation...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen to limit production in Slovakia in March as well
February 12, 2013 | 12:43am CEToriginalShutdowns in the Trnava plant will be in the same range as in February. Reduced salary during shutdowns, details...
read moreEP approved the milder of proposals to reduce noise from car engines
February 12, 2013 | 12:38am CEToriginalExisting and new limits, the horizon of effect, suspicion of the Porsche’s influencing of Czech Deputy Miroslav Ouzky...
read moreFiat plans steep expansion of Maserati and Alfa Romeo brands
February 11, 2013 | 02:18am CEToriginalThe amount of investment, production in Turin, expansion through Chrysler in the U.S., sales plans, new Maserati and Alfa Romeo models, prices...
read moreNissan to finally invest EUR 130 million in Barcelona, it agreed with unions to reduce wages
February 11, 2013 | 02:05am CEToriginalThreat of disinvestment in Spain has thus take effect. The new model, HR, production volume, gearboxes for EVs...
read moreKia launched another purely local campaign in Czech Rep
February 11, 2013 | 01:58am CEToriginalAuthor of the advertising campaign, affected models, connection to the previous rhymed campaign, the lack of outdoor...
read moreUnions rejected Skoda Auto’s first draft on new collective agreement
February 11, 2013 | 01:54am CEToriginalThe carmaker has proposed freezing the above-average wages in the Czech Republic and change the system of flexi accounts. Trade unions’ requirements...
read moreFrance might take stake in PSA Peugeot Citroen
February 11, 2013 | 01:49am CEToriginalPSA has recently written off 28% of the carrying value of its factories and other assets, which will lead to loss deepening...
read moreLula: Suzuki wants to maintain market share of 1.4% in Czech Rep in coming years
February 7, 2013 | 11:24pm CEToriginalResults in 2012, the prepared S-Cross model, cooperation with winter resorts, expanding dealer network, service program for older cars...
read moreAutobond plans to add another brand in two Czech cities
February 7, 2013 | 03:44am CEToriginalCurrently on-going investment will increase sales and service capacity of this dealer of six brands in six cities...
read moreDB Schenker gained new Automotive clients in Czech Rep
February 7, 2013 | 03:36am CEToriginalThe company has therefore broadened the portfolio of contracts for auto parts manufacturers. Projects for carmakers Volkswagen, Skoda and Ford, new halls for ESAB...
read moreTenza set aside foundry to independent company
February 5, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalTenza Cast supplies 90% of its production to the automotive industry. Sales growth, production volume in Adamov plant, HR, clients...
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