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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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Hyundai to move part of i10 production to Europe
May 21, 2012 | 04:17am CEToriginalTherefore, there will be production of all high-volume models from the i10 to ix35 in Europe. Location, the carmaker’s and suppliers’ related investments...
read moreToyota expands own dealer network in Czech Rep
May 21, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginalA subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho continues to expand outside of Prague, when it opened its fifth Toyota showroom near the TPCA factory. Location, characteristics and history of the showroom...
read moreBMW considers building factories abroad
May 21, 2012 | 01:13am CEToriginalBrazil, Mexico, Hungary and Slovakia are supposedly taken into account. The effects of government policy, considered locations...
read moreSmith Electric Vehicles created sales office for Europe, Marcus Pauels became head
May 18, 2012 | 03:54am CEToriginalLocality, continued cooperation with the Czech plant of Ashok Leyland, current and potential customers globally and in the Czech Republic, sales, Ford and Avia EVs...
read moreEurop Assistance started offering assistance service for motorbikes directly to motorcyclists in Czech Rep
May 18, 2012 | 03:41am CEToriginalMotoCare is a follow-up of the insurance AutoCare. Experience with branded programs, interest in MotoCare and AutoCare, AutoCare’s entry to Slovakia...
read moreOpel to cease Astra production in Germany
May 18, 2012 | 12:35am CEToriginalProduction of new-generation Astra will be run only in Gliwice and Ellesmere Port from 2015. Development in UK and Poland, production of Chevrolet cars in Russelsheim, the possible closure of Bochum plant...
read moreGebauer & Griller expands in CEE, to build factory in Moldova and expand plant in Czech Rep
May 17, 2012 | 05:57am CEToriginalBoth investments are related to cable harnesses for cars. Details of investments, products, customers...
read moreTI Automotive to build third plant in Czech Rep
May 15, 2012 | 10:47pm CEToriginalIt will be added to existing factories in Jablonec nad Nisou and Mlada Boleslav. Location, size of the manufacturing hall, products, customers...
read moreOpel to produce Citroen C5 successor
May 15, 2012 | 10:39pm CEToriginalThe Rennes plant will reportedly get alternative production and investments of EUR 40 million. Sharing of GM and PSA platforms, the threat of closure of the Rennes plant…
read moreBosch to build second plant in Romania
May 15, 2012 | 01:55am CEToriginalIt is a further expansion in the production of automotive components in the country. Location, investment, the plant size, products, HR, timing...
read moreVolkswagen sold distribution of imported brands in Czech Rep for more than CZK 1 billion
May 15, 2012 | 01:39am CEToriginalThe agreement with Porsche Holding Salzburg regarding activities in Poland; revenues in 2011 and the precise value of Import Volkswagen Group...
read moreGM considers producing Chevrolet cars in Europe
May 15, 2012 | 01:28am CEToriginalThe carmaker would thus fill Opel’s production capacities. A search for further cooperation, considered termination of production of the Opel Astra in one of three plants...
read moreAutomotive Components Europe (ACE) to expand in Europe
May 14, 2012 | 03:36am CEToriginalStrategic plan until 2015 envisages acquisitions of companies, introducing new technologies and investing EUR 10 million to expand production in the Czech Republic (Feramo). Details, products, customers...
read moreMagna Steyr to build new Infiniti entry model
May 14, 2012 | 12:59am CEToriginalDevelopment and start of production, sharing of Daimler’s technologies, product expansion of Infiniti by 2014...
read moreBMW launched cooperation with five-star hotel Chateau Mcely in Czech Rep
May 14, 2012 | 12:39am CEToriginalThis castle hotel will thus expand its wide range of services for car testing and free car rentals. Details...
read morePanattoni wants to build three production halls in Czech industrial zone Triangle
May 10, 2012 | 03:51am CEToriginalThe company will offer them primarily to current investors in Triangle, especially to companies from the automotive industry. The extent of the investment...
read moreOne of Czech factories of HP Pelzer hit by fire
May 10, 2012 | 03:40am CEToriginalThis is the second fire at this plant over the last three months. Location, amount of damage, number of employees...
read moreSkoda Auto to invest EUR 43 million in India in increasing localization and production volume
May 10, 2012 | 03:31am CEToriginalThe carmaker has also replaced management in order to change brand perception. Thomas Kuehl was replaced by...
read moreMarcus Pauels left Avia Ashok Leyland Motors
May 10, 2012 | 03:17am CEToriginalAt the post of Managing Director of the Czech factory of Ashok Leyland he was replaced by Tomas Jiricka, who will remain the company's CFO...
read moreAdmosphere: Advertising investments in car sales in Czech Rep fell in Q1, went up at Top 10 advertisers
May 9, 2012 | 03:35am CEToriginalFiat Group doubled investments, Skoda Auto and Toyota Motor reduced them in a double-digit pace. Profitability of investments in advertising...
read moreChretien: Renault and Dacia dealer network underwent many changes in Czech Rep in 2011, investments to continue in 2012
May 9, 2012 | 03:13am CEToriginalSignificant growth of Dacia brand, extension of the RCI Benefit package for Dacia models, demand for Servis 5+, new models, engines and limited editions...
read moreHorauf & Kohler to move production in Czech Rep
May 9, 2012 | 03:04am CEToriginalCzech plant of Hoeko Automotive will move into the building which was formerly used by Connaught Electronics (Valeo). Details, new press machines, products and customers...
read moreJan Volsik left Renault Trucks after 15 years
May 9, 2012 | 02:57am CEToriginalDaniel Sys became new commercial director of Czech representation of Renault Trucks after having left Phoenix-Zeppelin. Volsik’s new job…
read moreJaguar Land Rover to expand plant in Castle Bromwich
May 9, 2012 | 02:35am CEToriginalThe amount of investment, growth of production capacity, HR, the new model Jaguar F-Type...
read moreNissan to enter AvtoVAZ, to dominate it with Renault
May 9, 2012 | 02:22am CEToriginalRussia will keep a minority share in AvtoVAZ. A joint venture, investments, financing, debt restructuring, growth in production, new models...
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