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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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Autosalon Klokocka started selling Audi cars in Prague 6, to open Audi Terminal in May
March 11, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginalThe new Audi showroom grew up within the complex in Repy. The company will also offer Audi Exclusive transportation services...
read moreProtection of applicants for loans to be increased in Czech Rep as of 2011, Senate to asses bill now
March 10, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe new standard should lead to much more responsible leasing and lending. However, a number of consumer credit providers will not be affected by the new Law...
read moreState institutions in Czech Rep will need to reflect environmental friendliness of cars they will buy
March 9, 2010 | 10:29pm CEToriginalMembers of parliament propose further measures to ensure greater transparency in procurement such as communication of the entities through a data box or...
read moreDomansky acquired authorized Skoda service centre for premises in Zdiby near Prague
March 9, 2010 | 09:54pm CEToriginalThe company is therefore selling four brands in Zdiby and provides service works for other two. This branch is not going to undergo further changes...
read moreDaimler sold its stake in Indian carmaker Tata Motors
March 9, 2010 | 09:45pm CEToriginalThe German carmaker no longer needs the stake, it is able to benefit from the growth potential of Indian market alone. For the 5.34% share it acquired...
read moreInvelt opened new Mini showroom in Stodulky, Prague 5
March 9, 2010 | 03:05am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company has become a Volkswagen dealer and the end of 2010 will open a newly built showroom for this brand in Plzen…
read moreCEZ to be first owner of electric cars Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-Zero in Czech Rep
March 9, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalOn the contrary, CEZ is not planning further purchases of electric vehicles from companies performing conversions to electric cars, such as Micro-Vett...
read moreInvestors interested in Czech plant of Henniges Automotive in Pribor
March 9, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginalThe second Czech plant is probably waiting for the end, as it was dependent on orders from Volkswagen. Creditor Committee will be on March 12...
read moreVeronika Jakubcova left Hyundai Motor Czech
March 8, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalShe worked in the company Hyundai for eight years, including the previous importer AutoBinck Holding. No successor has been established yet. The reason for leaving is...
read moreDaimler to reportedly sell stake in Indian carmaker Tata Motors
March 8, 2010 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThe German carmaker has been the owner of 5.34% share in Tata Motors since 1954. It intends to sell its share for...
read moreWittig: Volkswagen reckons with Skoda brand for all regions except U.S.
March 8, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginalThe carmaker does not plan production of Skoda cars in Brazil. For the ASEAN region the carmaker counts on the VW and Skoda brands. Plans in the U.S., Russia, India, China…
read moreCEZ to build network of charging stations for electric cars in Czech Rep, hundreds of them by 2012
March 8, 2010 | 01:40am CEToriginalThe first station will be supplied by the company Rittal. In contrast to Better Place stations, however, they will not be able to replace batteries. Stations and system parameters...
read moreCorvette sports cars to be sold by selected Chevrolet dealers in Europe from 2011
March 8, 2010 | 01:12am CEToriginalThe carmaker GM has taken over imports of Cadillac and Hummer cars in Europe from the bankrupt Dutch company Kroymans...
read moreAuto Supra closed Skoda and Suzuki showroom in Krnov
March 8, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginalThis independent retailer has also stopped selling Skoda cars and now operates only with the Suzuki brand in Ostrava...
read moreCitibank and insurance company Direct agreed to cooperate in Czech Rep
March 8, 2010 | 12:49am CEToriginalThe partnership will bring customers of both companies a number of advantages like cheaper car insurance or a discount on Shell fuels...
read moreCourt proclaimed bankruptcy of Czech branch of Henniges Automotive
March 7, 2010 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe company withdrew a draft of the reorganization plan from the court. Besides the plant in Ostrava, the fate of the second Czech plant in Pribor is also uncertain…
read moreIvacar extended portfolio of offered brands by Volkswagen
March 7, 2010 | 10:57pm CEToriginalThe long-time producer of bodies and Skoda dealer in Ivancice will specialize in Volkswagen commercial vehicles...
read moreBMW and PSA have agreed to jointly develop four-cylinder petrol engines Euro 6
March 7, 2010 | 09:47pm CEToriginalBoth carmakers are exploring other possibilities of cooperation. Since 2006, the current four-cylinder engines 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre were assembled in...
read moreRussian government intends to invest USD 6 billion in automotive industry by 2020
March 5, 2010 | 01:16am CEToriginalAt the same time, the government expects total investments of USD 60 billion in the sector. According to the government, the Russian car market will return to the pre-crisis level in...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors cancelled capital alliance
March 4, 2010 | 04:25am CEToriginalHowever, the carmakers want to deepen cooperation, which now includes...
read moreSales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Czech Rep fell by 7.3% in first two months
March 4, 2010 | 03:57am CEToriginalThe registrations of passenger cars have increased by 17.3%. The results are distorted by the last year's change in the VAT Act...
read moreGENEVA: Fisker established dealer for Slovakia
March 3, 2010 | 02:44am CEToriginalFisker showrooms in Bratislava and Prague will be opened in 2011. A dealer on the Czech and Slovak markets will be...
read moreGENEVA: Situation of Volvo is improving; Ford might keep Swedish carmaker
March 3, 2010 | 02:36am CEToriginalFord made a pre-agreement on a sale of the loss-making Swedish manufacturer of passenger cars to the Chinese company Geely...
read moreBrose to close one of two Czech plants
March 3, 2010 | 02:02am CEToriginalAbout 300 workers of the Trutnov-based plant in will be given an offer to move to Koprivnice or Wurzburg, where the production is going to be moved...
read moreGM to provide EUR 1.9 billion for Opel restructuring
March 3, 2010 | 01:08am CEToriginalThat is three times more than the original promise. GM will ask European governments for less help for Opel...
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