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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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Forthcoming inexpensive Skoda sedan should be produced in Vrchlabi
February 22, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalThe car with the working title A Entry should reportedly be a concern model. Start of production and requirements for suppliers...
read moreEU has not agreed on electric cars’ support
February 22, 2010 | 01:24am CEToriginalMany countries including the Czech Republic are against a single technology support. Environmentalists agree to support the construction of smart electric power networks...
read moreManpower became exclusive staffing agency of carmaker Skoda Auto
February 22, 2010 | 01:07am CEToriginalIt will take over agency staff gradually and will open a recruitment office in Mlada Boleslav. The agency wants to address Czech workers in the first place...
read moreHouse of England took over activities of A.M.T. Moravia in Brno and expanded range of brands
February 19, 2010 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe company will specialize in British brands. The current offer of eight brands and premium services free of charge...
read moreOpel to restore three-shift operation in Polish factory this year and enrol up to 700 people
February 19, 2010 | 02:04am CEToriginalThe factory in Gliwice has been producing in two-shift mode for the whole 2009. Last year's production of the plant...
read moreIFA: German carmakers to produce more cars abroad than at home this year
February 19, 2010 | 12:57am CEToriginalAccording to IFA, the global car market will rise by 3% this year. The automotive sector in Germany should benefit from an increasing demand for luxury cars...
read moreCzech Rep’s proposal: Compliance term extension for light commercial vehicles’ emission limits by a year
February 19, 2010 | 12:46am CEToriginalAt present, the newly produced N1 vehicles to 2.6 tons should meet the CO2 limit of 175 g/km as of 2016. Regarding trucks...
read moreItaly ready to invest EUR 450 million in Fiat factory in Sicily
February 18, 2010 | 01:24am CEToriginalIt is therefore aiming to prevent its closure. According to the Italian Government, there are 14 proposals for the plant’s transformation, and also projects outside the automotive industry...
read moreToyota to suspend production at two US plants in coming weeks
February 18, 2010 | 01:04am CEToriginalIt is therefore responding to the sales decline in the USA. Factories in San Antonio and Georgetown are planning shutdowns in...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Plastika negotiates investor's entry into company
February 17, 2010 | 04:17am CEToriginalGenerally, Tier 2 suppliers’ consolidation is underway at the moment, Tier 1 suppliers consider whom to retain. Plastika returned to profit in 2009...
read moreConstantly growing Ford sales in Czech Rep attract new dealers and existing vendors to expand
February 17, 2010 | 04:06am CEToriginalCars Morava and Louwman became new dealers in 2009, Auto Activity extended its scope of activities. The network of Ford Charouz keeps expanding as well...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Crisis did not reduce chance of becoming new supplier of carmaker
February 17, 2010 | 03:39am CEToriginalThe current situation in plants of Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen Slovakia, Kia Motors Slovakia, TPCA...
read moreFormer head of GM Europe Carl-Peter Forster became new CEO of Tata Motors
February 17, 2010 | 02:54am CEToriginalAccording to the prior information, he was to become head of the division of Jaguar Land Rover only. Forster's predecessor...
read moreVolkswagen to extend guarantee of jobs in West Germany until 2014
February 17, 2010 | 01:09am CEToriginalSimilar arrangements were applied by Daimler or BMW. Unions, in turn, agree to freezing wages, longer working hours or other concessions...
read moreSkoda cars production to fall again in Czech Rep this year, carmaker expects sales increase by 40% in China
February 16, 2010 | 03:16am CEToriginalGlobal and domestic production of Skoda cars in 2009, estimated production of individual models in 2010...
read moreCzech producer of retro roadsters Gordon obtained investor who will provide increased sales and new production
February 16, 2010 | 02:39am CEToriginalNew Slovak plant, production of golf electric cars, existing and planned production, development of electric car Gordon...
read moreRenault: From internal combustion engine directly to electric vehicles, no hybrids
February 16, 2010 | 02:12am CEToriginalSuccess of Renault electric cars on the market will be supported Better Place from 2011. Cars with LPG, CNG drives and electric vehicles in the Czech Republic...
read moreTatra recorded decline in sales by 45% in 2009, fall in volume of contracts stopped
February 16, 2010 | 01:30am CEToriginalThe company has recently been left by crisis manager Vladimir Bail. Tatra continues in economy measures but develops new products and sees revival in...
read moreAuto Duba joined loyalty program of Shell petrol stations’ network
February 16, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalWhen using the services of the garage in the value of CZK 10,000, the customer receives 1,000 points, equivalent to...
read moreSAP has prepared project AutoAdapt, ministry not willing to grant it
February 16, 2010 | 12:09am CEToriginalThis project focused on the increase of workers’ adaptability in the automotive industry is a follow-up to IQ Auto and IQ Industry. Budget, partners and project’s details...
read moreU.S. Army confirmed company Oshkosh contract for trucks worth USD 3 billion
February 15, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalBAE Systems and Navistar asked for revaluation of the contract. This decision could save the United States Army...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Jahn: New production and progress of R&D not to be in Czech Rep without euro
February 14, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalHowever, due to the budget deficit, the introduction of the euro is being postponed from previously contemplated years 2012 and 2013 to...
read moreEIB to provide carmaker Saab with loan of EUR 400 million
February 14, 2010 | 11:11pm CEToriginalThe loan has been guaranteed by the Swedish government on condition that Saab will use it for the development of eco-friendly models...
read moreSkoda Auto entered into Hong Kong, Brazil and Taiwan, being on 106 markets
February 12, 2010 | 03:16am CEToriginalIn the interest of the Czech carmaker there are also other countries such as Vietnam, Iran and Angola. In cooperation with Volkswagen it is considering production/assembly in...
read moreHenniges Automotive to close one of two plants in Czech Rep
February 12, 2010 | 12:43am CEToriginalThe company has failed to find an investor, 350 people will lose their job in Ostrava. The reasons are financial problems and loss of significant client...
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