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GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 3.8% to 948,363 in July. Sales to fall by 1.4% to 11.39 million in 2025
August 12, 2025 | 08:48am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 19.3% in July (vans +5%; trucks +2.1%; buses +3.1%; motorcycles -0.5%; trailers+semitrailers +15.3%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,070 +30.5%, PHEV: 952 +70.9%, LPG: 508 +75.2%, petrol: 14,039 +28%, diesel 4,248 -11.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (18,287), 4,887 of them were HEVs (+39.1%)
August 12, 2025 | 08:37am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 300,000 cars, vans from 89.7 million (+1.1%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 90 million (+1.4%). Trade war shows no signs of reaching conclusion, with Trump administration threatening further tariffs on various countries in recent weeks, Oakley (GlobalData) said, adding that resilience in China and some emerging markets helped improve forecast
August 11, 2025 | 03:26pm CETflashread more
VDA: Electric car production in Germany grew to record 864,000 in H1 (635,000 BEVs; 229,000 PHEVs), representing record 40% share of total car manufacturing in country (+10 pp y/y). Association continues to assume that electric vehicle production to increase by 24% to around 1.7 million units in 2025 (2024: 1.35 million). Germany is Europe's most important e-production location and to further consolidate its position as world's second-largest production location for e-cars this year, Müller said
August 11, 2025 | 03:15pm CETflashread more
Direct Group/Family (Insurance, Auto, Birne, Fidoo, Fondee, Investments, Foundation, Technologies): Lukáš Černo to move within group, focusing on projects within investment division. Pavel Prouza appointed as new director of Birne (flexible operational leasing, Try and Buy 6-month rental with option to buy, Rent car rental – Kia, Toyota, Škoda, Volkswagen, Fiat, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MG, BMW, Hyundai, Volvo) on August 1, coming from FlixBus
August 7, 2025 | 12:52pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 11.1% in July (motorcycles -7%; buses +39.5%; vans/trucks +10.2%; trailers -1.3%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 66.4% to 75,811 units (48,614 BEVs +58%, 27,197 PHEVs +83.6%), representing share of 28.6% (18.4+10.3%)
August 7, 2025 | 12:41pm CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in July (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +7.4%; Cox Automotive: +1.2%, +6.6% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +3.1%). Interpreting gain requires care due to events both last year (dealer software outage) and this year (tariffs) that disrupted normal monthly sales patterns, King (J.D. Power) said
August 7, 2025 | 12:26pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 19.1% to 4.17 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in H1, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales down by 21.7% to 2.65 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
August 6, 2025 | 10:40am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 24.9% to 1.79 million units (1.19 million BEVs, +25%; 597,588 PHEVs, +24%) in H1, representing 26.1% share in total registrations (penetration, +5.3 pp). Tesla Model Y (68,801 cars, -33%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Volkswagen ID.4 (40,335, +38%), Tesla Model 3 (39,864, -33%), VW ID.7 (38,113, +573%), VW ID.3 (37,421, +29%), Kia EV3 (35,023, new), Renault 5 (34,206, new), Škoda Elroq (34,076, new), Škoda Enyaq (32,806, +38%) and BMW iX1 (31,337, +27%). Overall BEV market led by Volkswagen (135,427, +78%), Tesla (109,262, -33%), BMW (94,658, +15%), Audi (74,561, +53%), Škoda (71,789, +147%), Renault (64,402, +58%), Kia (55,915, +60%), Mercedes (55,428, +5%), Volvo (49,219, -32%) and Hyundai (46,380, +33%)
August 6, 2025 | 10:27am CETflashread more
The Climate Pledge: Initiative to achieve net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions by 2040 (10 years ahead of Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050) co-founded by Global Optimism and Amazon joined by 565 companies in 46 countries since 2019 – Mercedes-Benz, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Henkel, Rivian, Uber, Johnson Controls, LeasePlan, Lime, Philips, EV Private Equity, Scania, Deloitte, Omni Logistics, Jungheinrich, Iveco Group, Hyzon Motors, Maersk, Austrian Post, Mahindra Logistics, VinFast, Wallbox, Bpost, Qualcomm, SRO Motorsports Group, PwC, McKinsey & Company, Ontime Logística Integral, Royal Mail, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Posten Bring, Capgemini, InPost, EVM Evolution Mobility, Zero Petroleum, Pegasus Logistics Group, JoyRide Logistics, EZVolt
August 4, 2025 | 12:22pm CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 6.5% y/y to 69,006 in June, of which 66,317 cars (+6.6%) and 2,689 commercial vehicles (-76.8%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 11.9% to 417,232 in H1, of which 385,810 cars (-7.3%) and 31,422 commercial vehicles (-45.4%)
August 4, 2025 | 12:11pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 28,089 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in June and 147,032 in H1 (+137.5%; 21,734 and 114,180 battery electric vehicles, +149.8%; 6,355 and 32,852 plug-in hybrids, +102.8%), of which 28,055 and 146,783 cars (+137.2%; Škoda: 18,214 and 93,416 BEVs, +238.7%, 2,406 and 14,700 PHEVs, +180.9%; Hyundai: 3,486 and 20,515 BEVs, +13.3%, 3,949 and 18,152 PHEVs, +65.5%) and 34 and 249 buses (SOR: 7 and 29 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 27 and 220 BEVs)
August 4, 2025 | 12:05pm CETflashread more
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Tender for fast cars for Czech police to be reviewed by antitrust authority
November 25, 2011 | 03:32am CEToriginalWinner should have been announced this week, but police postponed the verdict. Among the four bids is an offer from Volkswagen dealer...
read moreEuropean Commission to sue Germany for law on Volkswagen again
November 25, 2011 | 03:26am CEToriginalAccording to the EC, the country did not eliminate the original problem by the amendment. The new action, possible fine, the German attitude, the affect on the takeover by Porsche...
read moreSuzuki launched arbitration proceedings against Volkswagen
November 25, 2011 | 03:22am CEToriginalVolkswagen continues in refusing the sale of its shares in Suzuki. Suzuki turned to the Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce in London...
read moreRehau launched production in second site in Czech Rep
November 24, 2011 | 12:47am CEToriginalReasons and the amount of investment in Jevicko, redeployment of staff from Moravska Trebova and the creation of new jobs, increase in the number of lines, R&D centre for Eastern Europe...
read moreRenault likely to plan developing small car for EUR 2,500
November 24, 2011 | 12:43am CEToriginalThe car should be designed primarily for emerging markets; however, it could be also sold in Europe over time. Partner in the development...
read moreInfluential head of Opel works council Klaus Franz to leave office
November 24, 2011 | 12:39am CEToriginalHis decision was preceded by changes in the supervisory board, by which General Motors has consolidated control over its German division. A possible successor...
read moreFehrer Automotive further expands in Czech Rep, dominated Nectec Automotive and bought factory from Delphi
November 23, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginalInvestments in both acquisitions, bank financing, the reasons for the need for new space, business and financial results, new orders from BMW and Daimler...
read moreGreat Wall Motor to start expansion in Europe soon
November 23, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginalThe Chinese carmaker built a plant in Bulgaria. Start of production, entry to individual markets, sales plans, car prices for Europe...
read moreWojciech Tomaskiewicz to become head of PSA Peugeot Citroen for business in Czech Rep
November 23, 2011 | 12:06am CEToriginalHe will be responsible for the national representations of both brands. Yann Carnoy continues to lead Peugeot, new director of Citroen Czech Republic...
read moreVolkswagen to incorporate Czech national representation in Porsche Holding Salzburg
November 22, 2011 | 11:54pm CEToriginalDistribution of Skoda cars remains within the competence of Skoda Auto though. The related personnel changes (Josef Roider, Rudolf Javurek, Christian Lang)...
read moreGrammer launched production for trucks and opened development centre in Czech Rep
November 22, 2011 | 11:49pm CEToriginalA new hall in Tachov, recruitment, new orders for Daimler and DAF, the expected growth in 2011 and 2012, preparation of construction of additional buildings...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen to change business management
November 22, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has created new business units common to both brands. Directors of both brands will then be appointed in every country in Europe...
read moreStratos Auto to enter next city in Czech Rep
November 22, 2011 | 04:06am CEToriginalThis dealer of Iveco, BMW and Fiat Professional brands in Hradec Kralove will build another showroom, which will be opened in...
read moreJeep Liberty III to be produced in U.S., apparently under its original name Cherokee
November 21, 2011 | 02:23am CEToriginalChrysler therefore invests USD 1.7 billion. Modernization of the Toledo factory, using Fiat platform, HR, production start, end of production of the Dodge Nitro...
read moreArval took over RWE Group car fleet management in Czech Rep
November 20, 2011 | 06:16pm CEToriginalThe number of cars and categories, fleet renewal and the transition to operating leases, sale of discarded vehicles, an increase in portfolio of Arval CZ...
read moreSuzuki wants its shares back from Volkswagen, threatens with arbitrage
November 20, 2011 | 06:06pm CEToriginalHowever, Volkswagen does not intend to sell shares to Suzuki. Attitudes on both sides...
read moreNew investor heading for zone near PSA and Toyota’s Czech JV, possibly automotive supplier
November 16, 2011 | 12:15am CEToriginalDevelopment company Panattoni bought land from the city of Kolin, the company is said to have more potential tenants...
read moreCity - Car ceased sales in one Czech city
November 15, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginalHowever, the company is still a Citroen and Volvo dealer. Details of the closure of one of the showrooms...
read moreRenault to produce new Smart Forfour for Daimler
November 13, 2011 | 11:32pm CEToriginalSharing the platform with the Renault Twingo III, electric versions, production in Revoz in Slovenia, investment, capacity, HR, beginning of production, government support...
read moreToyota Motor called on Japanese suppliers to reduce prices significantly
November 13, 2011 | 10:20pm CEToriginalThe carmaker probably intends to reduce their number and replace some. The required price reductions, greater involvement in the development, purchase abroad...
read moreCar claims settlement at Allianz in Czech Rep to be in charge of Tomas Klofat
November 13, 2011 | 10:01pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the insurer established a department of the central brokerage business, which is in charge of Petr Hrbacek. Klofat replaced…
read moreCzech police received four bids in tender for new fast cars
November 13, 2011 | 09:57pm CEToriginalThe highway fleet will drive on first class roads and with station wagons, too. The likely candidates, delay of the tender...
read moreToyota Motor reportedly aims to restore full production in Japan in early 2012, similarly abroad
November 11, 2011 | 02:35am CEToriginalThe current domestic production of cars reaches 70 to 80% due to floods in Thailand. Recovery of the plants in Thailand, the expected loss of production...
read moreNo one appealed against Ceska posta tender for 350 vans
November 11, 2011 | 02:29am CEToriginalTherefore, Ceska posta signed an agreement with CSOB Leasing and A. Charouz began passing the Ford Transit vans. Validation of errors in the previous tender...
read moreJaguar Land Rover to create more 1,000 jobs in UK
November 11, 2011 | 02:24am CEToriginalIn total, the carmaker has announced plans to create over 3,500 new jobs in 2011. The factories concerned...
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