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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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Geely to buy manufacturer of London’s taxi cabs Manganese Bronze
February 5, 2013 | 10:54pm CEToriginalThe Chinese carmaker will take over Manganese Bronze in receivership by PwC. Transaction value, maintaining assembly in UK...
read moreVosicky: Hyundai wants to grow in Czech Rep in 2013 faster than globally
February 5, 2013 | 12:16am CEToriginalThe brand intends to defend second place in sales, increase market share and the number of dealerships. Product novelties, an estimate of the development of the Czech market...
read moreRenault changed marketing director for Central Europe
February 5, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginalThomas Cole went to the headquarters in Paris. The new head of marketing of the Renault and Dacia brands in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary became...
read moreDB Schenker to use CNG drive in Europe
February 5, 2013 | 12:01am CEToriginalTruck fleets of contract carriers, terminals with filling stations, timing, pilot projects in Austria and the Czech Republic...
read moreUniCredit Leasing acquired other partners in Czech Rep to finance not only transport machinery
February 4, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBoth in brand financing and its modification Commodity Line - Krone, Iveco, Kubota, Pottinger...
read moreAgrotec began providing 3-year service contract for Kia Cee'd SW cars
February 4, 2013 | 11:31pm CEToriginalMileage restriction, profile of the automotive division in the Czech Republic, the expansion of Agrotec in Slovakia...
read morePetr Holic became new manager of Nissan's dealer network support in Czech Rep
February 4, 2013 | 11:17pm CEToriginalHe came to Nissan from the Czech representation of Opel. He replaced Jakub Plzak in the office, who left for...
read moreInvelt invests in modernization of its facilities in Czech Rep
February 4, 2013 | 03:18am CEToriginalThe company has expanded its BMW showroom in Pilsen and prepares modernization of BMW, Mini and Alpina complex in Prague. Sales growth in 2012...
read moreDB Schenker to build new logistics terminal in Czech Rep
February 4, 2013 | 03:12am CEToriginalLocation, the amount of investment, timing, parameters, a large number of gates, HR, suppliers, solar technology, a CNG station...
read moreKia began offering brand insurance in Czech Rep
February 4, 2013 | 03:07am CEToriginalPartners of the project Kia Insurance 7, seven components including a spare car for the duration of warranty repairs, participation insurance Coin, parameters and rates/prices...
read moreSkoda Auto to temporarily stop production in Kvasiny
February 4, 2013 | 03:00am CEToriginalThe reason is to prepare for the production start of new and facelifted models. Term of the shutdown, the number of non-produced cars...
read moreHonda merged national distributors of cars and motorcycles into one company in Europe
February 4, 2013 | 02:50am CEToriginalHonda Motor Europe will act in different countries through organizational units. Cross-border mergers of importers, administration streamlining, HR...
read moreDaimler to buy 12% stake in BAIC Motor
February 4, 2013 | 02:43am CEToriginalIt is the first foreign carmaker to enter the Chinese auto maker. The value of the transaction, exchange of shares in joint ventures, forthcoming IPO of BAIC Motor...
read moreKia tested factory LPG drive in Europe, now began offering conversions
January 31, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginalPartner in the Czech Republic, offered models, affected engine, warranty, price of the conversions, return on investment, benefits of the LPG drive...
read moreAutobond wants to increase sales in 2013
January 31, 2013 | 10:55pm CEToriginalThe intention may be implemented thanks to the new and reconstructed premises in Prague and Ostrava. Results in 2012, defending the primacy of Kia and Suzuki brands...
read moreKarl-Thomas Neumann to become Opel's new head
January 31, 2013 | 10:47pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will thus have a regular CEO after three quarters of the year. Neumann came from Volkswagen...
read moreScania to reduce production and cancel hundreds of jobs in Europe
January 31, 2013 | 10:36pm CEToriginalTiming, HR, decline of profit in Q4 2012, increase in orders from Latin America, sale of trailer trucks in Europe in 2012 according to the statistics of ACEA…
read moreVolkswagen to restrict production of Passat cars in Germany again
January 31, 2013 | 12:30am CEToriginalThe reason is the uncertainty in the European markets. Dates of shutdowns in February and March, the current daily production in Emden...
read morePhilippe Saillard to go east within Nissan
January 29, 2013 | 11:37pm CEToriginalNissan’s new Managing Director for Central Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary) will be Andrey Akifiev, who comes from...
read moreCzech Post to expand CNG fleet with more Iveco vehicles
January 29, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginalSize of the fleet with this alternative drive will therefore come close to 500 units. Details of the last tender, potential for further recovery...
read moreFrench court ordered temporary halt to restructuring of PSA
January 29, 2013 | 11:22pm CEToriginalThe court halted the restructuring until the carmaker finishes talks with employees of two plants of the Faurecia division...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen limits production in Slovakia
January 29, 2013 | 12:20am CEToriginalRestrictions in Trnava in January and February, the production plan in 2013, flexible manufacturing in Czech plant with extraordinary Friday shifts...
read moreBosch replaces warehouses for some orders in Czech Rep with JIT deliveries from suppliers’ trucks
January 29, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginalCurrent project in Ceske Budejovice, parts for Ad-Blue tanks from Kautex, benefits and savings, DCIx JIT solutions from Aimtec…
read moreFord, Nissan, Daimler to jointly develop fuel cell vehicles
January 28, 2013 | 11:20pm CEToriginalOther carmakers, such as Renault, can join the cooperation. The first cars with this drive (FCEV) would come in the market in...
read moreKiekert to expand its plant in Czech Rep
January 28, 2013 | 12:26am CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, new hall, production growth, HR, timing, growth of competencies of the Czech plant...
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