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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
Changes
Unions at Skoda Auto refused to wage increase by 4.7%, there had been no shift on Saturday
April 15, 2012 | 08:36pm CEToriginalHowever, both parties have already agreed on a variable bonus and trade unionists withdrew from the requirement of inflationary clause. The next round of collective bargaining...
read moreGrammer suspended further investment in Czech Rep, not receive grant from state
April 13, 2012 | 05:47am CEToriginalProduction of seats for Daimler and DAF has started; other truck manufacturers are also interested. Projected revenues in 2012 and 2013, HR...
read moreSkoda Auto increased number of Czech suppliers in 2011, other moved to Mlada Boleslav
April 12, 2012 | 04:20am CEToriginalThe proportion of suppliers from Central Europe is almost unchanged. New purchase skills by Volkswagen, an overview of suppliers...
read moreAuto-Exner fully started Hyundai dealership in Prague, sold 20 cars yet
April 12, 2012 | 03:46am CEToriginalThe company provides complete services in sales and service. Current status of orders, fleet potential, sales plan in 2012...
read moreSaab's value covers quarter of its debts
April 12, 2012 | 03:22am CEToriginalSaab’s creditors include GM, employees and the Swedish government. Assets and debts, the chances of debt settlement...
read moreSkoda Auto increased bid for growth of wage rates, unions to consult it
April 12, 2012 | 03:09am CEToriginalDetails of the carmaker’s offer, closed chapters, agreement on flexible accounts, the next round of collective bargaining...
read moreHenniges Automotive to increase production in Czech Rep, obtained new contracts
April 11, 2012 | 04:53am CEToriginalThe new hall; the transfer of lines from Germany and Pribor, Czech Rep; the amount of investments; HR; customers; models and quantities of deliveries; new orders on Skoda, VW and Seat cars...
read moreSeat loses dealers in Czech Rep
April 11, 2012 | 04:29am CEToriginalOver the past six months four companies stopped selling Seat cars, mostly in big cities. Current status of sales and service network...
read moreBehr makes changes in supply strategy
April 11, 2012 | 04:15am CEToriginalIn the Czech Republic, the company has been reducing supplies outsourcing from Tier 2 suppliers and centralizing production more in order to save logistics costs. Related investments, new lines, HR, products, customers...
read moreVolvo Trucks wants to build new sales and service complex in Czech Rep
April 11, 2012 | 04:06am CEToriginalIt will be located near the highway and will replace the current inadequate premises. Location, timing, HR, parameters of the new Volvo Truck Centre...
read moreSwell began to test water resistance of automotive components
April 11, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalDetails of coverage test IPX9K, accreditation of new activities in the testing shop, vacant job opportunities, customers...
read moreAuto Charouz expands with Ford brand in Czech Rep
April 10, 2012 | 02:01am CEToriginalThe reason is, among other things servicing of Ford Transit vans for the Czech Post. New and upcoming Ford Charouz showrooms in Bohemia and Moravia...
read moreSkoda Auto to extent body shop in one of Czech plants
April 10, 2012 | 01:54am CEToriginalAt the same time, the welding technologies will be innovated for future models. The growth of capacity, new jobs, timing, related investments...
read moreHyundai chose second dealer in Ceske Budejovice
April 10, 2012 | 01:48am CEToriginalIt is a company outside the automotive industry, which will build a showroom for the brand. The company, showroom location, personnel recruitment...
read moreHenniges Automotive returned to Czech Rep under new owner
April 10, 2012 | 01:37am CEToriginalThe company bought Jyco Europe with operations in the Czech Republic and Germany and has thus returned to the region of Ostrava. The history of Henniges Hranice...
read moreCar Importers Association registered several membership and personnel changes in 2011
April 10, 2012 | 01:15am CEToriginalIn this Czech association of vehicle distributors, the changes affected the brands Hyundai, Skoda and Mercedes-Benz. Growth in the SDA-CIA.cz wesite visit rate, the successor of Rudolf Javurek in SDA...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2012: MBtech organizes Open Days in Czech Rep on April 18
April 10, 2012 | 01:06am CEToriginalTechnology centres of MBtech Bohemia in Plzen, Prague and Mlada Boleslav will be open to potential employees and customers...
read moreProfesia: Wages in automotive industry in Czech Rep increased by 5% in 2011, faster than in whole economy
April 10, 2012 | 01:01am CEToriginalSalaries for various positions in production and sales, growth in the number of job offers in 2011 and Q1 2012, the most popular positions...
read moreVolkswagen reportedly not to produce Audi cars in USA, to build factory in Mexico
April 10, 2012 | 12:40am CEToriginalThe Supervisory Board of Volkswagen should approve the plan to build a new plant still in April. The production start, the first model...
read moreMinerva organizes training on MMOG/LE standard for automotive suppliers in Czech Rep in April
April 10, 2012 | 12:33am CEToriginalThe training on the new version of MMOG/LE V3 will take place in Brno and Prague at several dates...
read moreDaimler made personnel changes in commercial vehicles sale in Czech Rep
April 5, 2012 | 09:56pm CEToriginalIn the importer of Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic the changes are related to two brands and two posts, which were held by...
read moreOpel began offering extended warranty longer than 1 year for used cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia
April 5, 2012 | 09:46pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has extended cooperation with CarGarantie, including guarantees for new cars and used cars after service inspection. Variants of the G2 programme...
read moreSixt started cooperation with BMW Group in Czech Rep, with both brands
April 5, 2012 | 09:30pm CEToriginalFirst of all, the car rental included SUVs from BMW to its fleet, now another BMW models and for the first time in the Czech Republic also the Mini cars. The numbers, specifications, references...
read moreToyota and PSA’s Czech plant to increase wages by 2% as of April
April 5, 2012 | 09:18pm CEToriginalThis is a lower growth than in 2011. Details of a new collective agreement, the 2011 economic results and influences, the second model Citroen DS1, TPCA grant program in the region...
read moreSkoda Auto changed one of two heads in Slovakia
April 5, 2012 | 04:05am CEToriginalMartin Jakubik passed within the carmaker to Russia. The new director of Finance, HR and IT has become Marian Kasak, who came from China...
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