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AutoSAP: Total of 27,162 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in February (+23.6%), of which 27,139 cars (+23.9%; Hyundai: 6,952 HEVs, -36.5%; Toyota: 20,187 HEVs, +84%) and 23 buses (-61.7%; Iveco: 23 HEVs, -61.7%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 16.8% to 53,222 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.1% share of total output
April 2, 2026 | 08:08am CETflashread more
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
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Intensys expanded Citroen showroom in Prague
June 18, 2012 | 05:37am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company built a new car wash and plans to build a showroom for used cars in the Citroen Select program...
read moreFreudenberg wants to build sixth plant in Czech Rep
June 15, 2012 | 03:25am CEToriginalIt will produce seals for the automotive industry. Location, land acquisition, HR, cooperation with other plants, deliveries for Skoda Auto...
read moreSkoda Auto considering manufacture of large SUV outside Czech Rep
June 15, 2012 | 03:12am CEToriginalThere are reportedly four sites taken into account, the most likely appears to be Russia. Problems with the purchase of land for the Kvasiny plant expansion...
read moreHyundai Motor Group needs to increase engine production in Europe, allegedly considering investment in Hungary
June 15, 2012 | 02:59am CEToriginalHowever, the carmaker denied the plan to build an engine plant in Hungary. Negotiations between Kia Motors and the Hungarian government, the production capacity of cars and engines in Europe...
read moreOpel talks with unions to end production in Bochum
June 15, 2012 | 02:51am CEToriginalIt aims to do so together with the end of life of the Zafira Tourer. Collective bargaining, expansion into new markets...
read moreMatador Automotive to build third plant and invest in Russia
June 14, 2012 | 03:41am CEToriginalLocation, production start-up, HR, contract from Volkswagen, the planned production volume, the tender for suppliers of technologies...
read moreRadek Liska returned to Czech Rep, having joined Scania
June 14, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginalPreviously, he worked in several leasing companies. The current head of Scania's aftersales services for Central Europe, Zdenek Petras went to...
read moreSaab’s assets bought by Japanese-Chinese investor who plans to launch EV manufacture in Sweden
June 14, 2012 | 03:14am CEToriginalThe joint venture of National Modern Energy Holdings and Sun Investment will be led by Kai Johan Jiang and former manager of Volvo AB...
read moreIAC Group launched serial production in new plant in Czech Rep
June 13, 2012 | 03:20am CEToriginalLocation, a new contract for six years, the amount of investment, financing of production machinery from UniCredit, negotiations on the future contract on an operating lease...
read moreFiat commissioned Ferrari to develop petrol engines for its premium and exclusive models
June 12, 2012 | 03:02am CEToriginalThe contract value, start of production, V6 and V8 engines for new models Lancia, Alfa Romeo (Giulia, 169, C-SUV) and Maserati (Quattroporte VI, Kubang/Cinqueporte, Levante)...
read moreSuzuki Motor cut production plan in Hungary in 2012
June 12, 2012 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe volume of production in 2011; individual models Suzuki, Fiat and Opel; the original and the new production target for 2012...
read moreGrecav to begin producing EVs, wants to invest in Slovakia
June 11, 2012 | 02:41am CEToriginalOutsourcing of production from Italy, a partner for the licensed production, location, amount of investment, capacity, HR, timing, parameters and price of the model, a version for the Netherlands...
read moreSkoda Auto joined additional qualifications project
June 11, 2012 | 02:22am CEToriginalThis is the certification of employees with experience in the field for which they did not study any school or do not have any certificate. Companies interested in participating in the National Qualifications Framework (NSK)...
read moreChina apparently considers recovering scrap allowance to support demand for new cars
June 11, 2012 | 02:10am CEToriginalAlthough sales of passenger cars in China went up by 23% in May, the reason for high growth was a low comparative base affected by the earthquake...
read moreDaido Metal to expand its plant in Czech Rep
June 7, 2012 | 08:40pm CEToriginalThe company manufactures bearings for the automotive industry. Locality, new hall, HR, new lines, the timing of investments...
read moreSkoda Auto to terminate Roomster’s assembly in Vrchlabi, passing to 15-shift working week in Kvasiny
June 7, 2012 | 08:02pm CEToriginalThe production decrease in Kvasiny will require a partial reduction of agency staff. Lower demand for the Yeti and Superb models, Kvasiny plant adaptation...
read moreImpromat left car business in Czech Rep
June 7, 2012 | 03:25am CEToriginalMilan Maderyc sold his shares in the dealerships of Volkswagen Group brands. Buyers, transaction value, renaming of one dealership...
read moreLukov Plast won contract from Volkswagen Group
June 7, 2012 | 03:15am CEToriginalThe contract covers more brands and models. The number of variants, centralization of production in the Czech Republic, warehouse extension, products, customers, financial results in 2011...
read moreSixt made several organizational changes in Czech Rep
June 7, 2012 | 03:04am CEToriginalSpeed Lease CEO Frantisek Paces has passed over some of his competencies, Petr Kosmak became Executive Director/COO. He accepted a new manager for Sixt Leasing Division...
read moreTop Centrum Car to build Audi Terminal, the fourth in Czech Rep
June 5, 2012 | 10:18pm CEToriginalThe group of Jiri Polcr currently operates Audi, Skoda, Volkswagen and Hyundai dealerships in two cities. Location of Audi Terminal, the scale of investment…
read moreDirect Pojistovna started cooperating with two new partners
June 5, 2012 | 10:09pm CEToriginalCetelem will offer travel and property insurance, and mBank will offer automobile and property insurance. The possibility of extending co-operation...
read moreAles Zethner left PSA Finance Czech Republic
June 4, 2012 | 10:46pm CEToriginalIn the Czech representation of the captive leasing company of PSA Peugeot Citroen he was the Sales Director. His successor, Zethner’s new operation…
read moreCzech Rep might contribute to ecological disposal of cars
June 4, 2012 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThe government is also considering a bonus malus system when buying a new car, introduction of road tax for private vehicles and low emission zones in city centres...
read moreJurgen Stackmann to leave Skoda Auto
June 4, 2012 | 10:30pm CEToriginalAs head of sales and marketing, he will be replaced by Werner Eichhorn, who has experience with the Group brands VW and Audi. Stackmann goes to...
read moreFriedrich Neubauer sold Fastbox after three years, including Czech branch
June 4, 2012 | 06:58am CEToriginalBuyers of the Austrian and Czech company, financial problems and the end of Fastbox in the Czech Republic, the new successor firm of Martin Zavadil...
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