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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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Toyota to resume production of cars at all locations in Japan on April 18
April 11, 2011 | 03:25am CEToriginalHowever, it is just for about a week and the production will run at half power. Production in the first half of May...
read moreSaab has not restored production yet, expecting it early next week
April 8, 2011 | 12:12am CEToriginalThe carmaker has been still negotiating with suppliers, while employees will be at home until the end of the week. The volume of outstanding claims is...
read moreHonda to reduce production in UK due to shortage of parts from Japan
April 7, 2011 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe plant in Swindon currently produces 638 cars per day. The scope of limitations and the situation in the Japanese plants...
read moreRussia to extend scrappage program for car purchase
April 7, 2011 | 11:23pm CEToriginalThe program originally expired at the end of March and will now be extended until the end of 2011. The newly allocated volume of finances...
read morePetr Ouska left Nissan and was replaced by Zdenek Fort
April 7, 2011 | 05:08am CEToriginalThe change in the position of head of the Czech representation thus occurred after less than a year. Fort’s ambitions in a new location...
read moreSkoda Days 2011: Skoda Auto holds open days for students in Czech Rep in late April
April 7, 2011 | 04:43am CEToriginalEach day will focus on different fields (Industry Day, Electro Day, Public Day). The inquired fields...
read moreToyota Motor: Most domestic plants to remain closed next week
April 7, 2011 | 04:27am CEToriginalThe carmaker is now manufacturing in only two of 18 Japanese plants and it intends to partially resume operation of another plant on Monday. The number of cars not produced...
read moreExterior communication of Auto Esa to be provided by new PR agency
April 7, 2011 | 04:00am CEToriginalIt is the company AMI Communications, which has replaced the agency Ogilvy PR and press spokesman Pavel Foltyn...
read morePrysmian dominated competing cable manufacturer Draka
April 6, 2011 | 04:32am CEToriginalThe Czech plant Draka Kabely subsequently announced staff reductions of 30% for organizational reasons. Details of the acquisition and dismissals...
read moreSaab suspended production due to problems with suppliers again
April 6, 2011 | 04:16am CEToriginalIt is caused by outstanding invoices again. Saab continues in negotiations with key suppliers, other disruptions in production are possible. Expected sales in 2011...
read moreAAA Auto expects to obtain insurance broker license in Q2
April 6, 2011 | 04:04am CEToriginalThe renewal of automobile insurance for existing clients, negotiating with banks for the provision of multi-purposed loans, cash in the branches...
read moreSkoda Auto to raise salaries by 4% and increase lump-sum payments in April
April 6, 2011 | 03:57am CEToriginalA new collective agreement should be signed in the coming days. Details of the agreement, separate negotiations on new shift models…
read moreToyota to proceed to temporary closure of plants in North America
April 6, 2011 | 03:48am CEToriginalThe outages will probably take place in April and affect 25,000 employees. Length of the outages...
read moreKars has ultimately failed to enforce Alma 2 bus project and fell into insolvency
April 5, 2011 | 04:26am CEToriginalNegotiations with potential investors, bankruptcy motion, the amount of debt, the largest creditors, financial results for 2010...
read moreBrano Group entered China, expanding in Czech Rep and strengthening development
April 4, 2011 | 04:08am CEToriginalThe new joint venture in the Czech Republic, investment in R&D in 2011, new development projects: Li-ion battery and an active suspension of front hood, further orders...
read moreIAC Group to launch production in its fourth plant in Czech Rep
April 4, 2011 | 03:40am CEToriginalLocation, grounds of the expansion, increasing volume of orders from carmakers, products, timing, HR, global and Czech customers...
read moreVahland: Skoda to continue to produce in Czech Rep, but has to increase productivity there
April 4, 2011 | 03:02am CEToriginalWage costs in the Czech Republic are, according to Vahland, still good despite the strengthening Czech currency. The carmaker, however, would welcome the introduction of the euro...
read moreAAA Auto considers entering Russia and return to Hungary at the end of 2011
April 4, 2011 | 02:58am CEToriginalThe company intends to expand on the traditional markets of the Czech Republic and Slovakia as well. Plans with Poland and Romania...
read moreShape opened its first European plant in Czech Rep
April 4, 2011 | 02:51am CEToriginalThe reason is better customers’ satisfaction in Europe. Location, character and capacity of production, the gradual increase in production, HR, seeking local suppliers...
read moreSchaeffler sold 15% stake in Continental
April 4, 2011 | 02:40am CEToriginalHowever, Schaeffler intends to increase the direct share. The value of the current transaction, the allocation of money, the fate of the planned merger of both companies...
read moreVolvo Cars plans to engage 1,200 new employees
April 4, 2011 | 02:28am CEToriginalThe carmaker has registered strong demand in the U.S., Europe and China in recent months. The company expects its sales to rise in 2011...
read moreAnother trade union established in TPCA, collective bargaining spins out
April 1, 2011 | 12:23am CEToriginalValidity of the current collective agreement has been extended by the end of April. TPCA again reckons for an increase in wages...
read moreUnions and management of Skoda Auto agreed on new collective agreement
March 31, 2011 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThis includes not only an increase in tariff wages to union satisfaction, but also a one-time bonus dependent on the profit for the year 2011. Overall wage growth...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen began to restore production of diesel cars in Europe
March 31, 2011 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe supplier of parts for diesel engines Hitachi has resumed production in Japan. Production in Trnava will begin again next week...
read moreAAA aims to increase sales by 10% in 2011 and maintain profitability
March 31, 2011 | 03:19am CEToriginalIn 2010, the company has improved all the sales and financial indicators. The average price of a car, penetration of financial services, sales in the first months of 2011...
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