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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
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Skoda Auto to increase permanent staff state by 400 people
October 22, 2010 | 05:14am CEToriginalThe carmaker has been offering workers from the former partner agencies to move to Skoda Auto or to Manpower. Exchange of the agencies entails complications...
read moreVolkswagen to use its new partner Suzuki in order to join B-SUV segment
October 21, 2010 | 03:29am CEToriginalA small VW crossover, smaller than the Tiguan, will be derived from a new generation Suzuki SX4. Considered place and date of production beginning...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: TPCA to reduce production by 14% in 2010
October 21, 2010 | 03:12am CEToriginalThe JV factory in Kolin introduced Saturday non-production shifts, extended tact time of the production line, release part of agency staff. Details of measures...
read moreBrand new small BMW models and new generation Mini to get hybrid drive
October 20, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginalPSA Peugeot Citroen is going to become a partner in developing, manufacturing and purchasing of components. The prepared platform for small BMW cars is likely to be utilized by Saab...
read moreChamber of Deputies received second draft of act on compulsory contributions from damage liability for firefighters
October 20, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe Central Bohemia region submitted it, the previous is a work of the Pardubice Region. Parameters of both proposals and views of interested parties...
read moreGeely lost interest in Opel plant in Antwerp, to be closed
October 19, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginalOpel will now focus on finding subjects interested in buying the factory site for other purposes...
read moreLotus finalizes preparations to enter Czech Rep, chose local partner
October 19, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginalThe carmaker will launch a new model onto the market each year and will enter the segment of four-door coupes and possibly city electric cars...
read moreSAIC wants to deepen cooperation with GM by acquisition of its shares
October 19, 2010 | 12:11am CEToriginalSAIC Motor is considering participation in General Motors’ IPO, which is expected in 2010...
read moreDekra proposed surveillance cameras at MOT stations in Czech Rep
October 18, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginalThey would be connected to the information system of the Ministry of Transport. Dekra’s network currently involves 86% of MOT stations in the Czech Republic, the rest...
read moreJaguar Land Rover abandoned plans to close one of Britain-based factories
October 18, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginalIt is caused by the sales growth, which means the creation of new jobs. Sales in September, the agreed wages increase, the recruitment of staff...
read moreFord possibly aiming to reduce stake in Mazda
October 18, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginalOf the current 11% Ford plans to cut the share below 3%. Potential candidates, share’s value, term of decisions...
read moreRoman Stoklasa became new fleet manager of Peugeot in Czech Rep
October 15, 2010 | 03:37am CEToriginalIt happened after the appointment of fleet manager Marco Venturini to the possition of sales director. Stoklasa will be responsible for the segment of...
read moreSkoda Auto to fully localize production in India by 2012
October 14, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginalCurrently, the carmaker uses 40% of components from the local suppliers. New low-cost sedan A Entry/Felicia will start being produced in 2011…
read moreEVC Group expands abroad with electric cars Skoda Roomster and Smart Fortwo
October 14, 2010 | 03:54am CEToriginalIn Western Europe, the company also wants to offer conversions of used cars. First foreign markets, funding in the Czech Republic by s Autoleasing...
read moreGiant factory complex in Brandys nad Labem rent to Continental bought by large real estate investor in auction
October 14, 2010 | 03:33am CEToriginalThe investor paid 20% above the reserve price for the premises and 30% below the estimated market price. Name of the new owner, reserve and the purchase price, recovery of investment...
read moreIIR holds professional conference HR Forum 2010 in Prague in December
October 14, 2010 | 02:48am CEToriginalThe thirteenth year of the event has a separate block of finance and production. Speakers at the conference will be representatives of insurance companies and companies from the automotive industry too...
read moreArcelorMittal considers building new steel plant in Czech Rep
October 13, 2010 | 03:49am CEToriginalThe reason for this investment is the company’s aim to become more economic and environmental in its operation. Locality, decision date, the amount of investment, the current volume of production...
read moreSome smaller car dealers in Czech Rep began to barter advertising for services on media’s fleet
October 13, 2010 | 03:25am CEToriginalThey resolve the company’s promotion in this way, without having to spend money. In some cases dealers also offer spare parts...
read moreStrong demand of dealers in Czech Rep for sales of quality used Peugeot cars
October 13, 2010 | 03:11am CEToriginalIn 2011, one third of the dealer network will be involved in the program Peugeot Approved Cars. Sales plans...
read moreAutobond introduced loyalty program for new and existing customers
October 13, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe program, called Bond Service Plus is divided into three levels, providing different sized discounts for service, parts, accessories and other services...
read moreMinistry of Transport suggests technical check-up stations to compulsorily record mileage
October 13, 2010 | 02:40am CEToriginalThis should eliminate fraud concerning downsizing of car tachometers in the Czech Republic. The amendment could come into force...
read moreGeely interested in Opel’s Belgian plant
October 13, 2010 | 02:30am CEToriginalIntentions of the Chinese company, which bought the Swedish carmaker Volvo Car in March 2010, with a plant in Antwerp are not known...
read moreSkoda Auto considers moving entire production from Czech Rep to China
October 12, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalThe carmaker has thus got a powerful tool for negotiations with Czech trade unions on a new collective agreement. The analysis of the profitability of production in China shows...
read morePetr Taborsky left Import Volkswagen Group
October 12, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginalHe was head of the Seat division for 4 years, worked at the Volkswagen Group for over 13 years. The new head of the Seat brand in the Czech Republic...
read morePARIS: Nissan wants to double number of dealerships in Czech Rep by 2011
October 12, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginalThe number of outlets is expected to return to the level before 2005. Details of the dealer strategy...
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