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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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Skoda Auto plans Fabia’s production slump and dismissals
September 7, 2009 | 03:47pm CEToriginalThe production of car successful in countries with introduced scrap bonus program will be reduced by up to one third. Up to 2,500 jobs are endangered. Sale, revenues and profit this year...
read moreGeneral Motors to restore production in Venezuela after three months
September 7, 2009 | 02:51pm CEToriginalThe government of President Hugo Chavez has agreed that it would sell US dollars to the carmaker in order to have money for foreign suppliers of components...
read moreDaimler and Porsche plan working hours’ reduction this year
September 7, 2009 | 11:22am CEToriginalDaimler plans to proceed to shorter working hours in Q4 again. By the end of the year, Porsche plans to suspend production in its factory in...
read moreCredium increased its market share in all vehicle categories’ financing in H1
September 7, 2009 | 10:14am CEToriginalThe branded financing Fiat Group has helped to that situation. Credium is preparing further cooperation with carmakers on the Czech market...
read moreAutobond expands to further city in Czech Rep
September 6, 2009 | 11:42pm CEToriginalAfter a long-term operation in Prague and Ostrava and last year’s opening of Opel, Chevrolet and Kia showrooms in Karlovy Vary, it will offer one of its existing brands in...
read moreGeneral Motors possibly not to sell German carmaker Opel
September 6, 2009 | 10:25pm CEToriginalGM is therefore intending to prevent the Opel technology falling into the Russian hands. The head of GM Europe did not exclude it, according to him it is also possible that the winner will be...
read moreNorwegian company Hydro Aluminum not to produce car bumpers in Domazlice
September 6, 2009 | 09:35pm CEToriginalThe reason is a bankruptcy of developer of the building, Immo Industry. Hydro is now looking for a new production area in the Czech Republic. It might be clear by the end...
read moreSmith Electric to offer electric vehicles Avia also in Central Europe including Czech Rep
September 6, 2009 | 08:59pm CEToriginalThe light trucks Smith Newton with a range of up to 400 km are intended primarily for city delivery service. Avia is also involved in the development of electric buses...
read moreSeveral carmakers willing to have Bob Dylan’s voice in navigations of their cars
September 5, 2009 | 02:50pm CEToriginalHe would therefore follow the British actor John Cleese, American actress Kim Cattrall, the cartoon character Homer Simpson, but also the Czech actor...
read moreRich people prefer to enter luxury car club instead of purchasing exclusive car these days
September 5, 2009 | 01:56pm CEToriginalThey thus save up for buying new cars, their alternation, service and other functional things. The Australian club Supercar…
read moreCar sales in USA rose in August, first time since October 2007
September 5, 2009 | 12:22pm CEToriginalAsian carmakers and Ford profited from the growth the most due to their efficient models. In September and the following months, analysts and carmakers expect...
read moreQatar already acquired shares in Porsche SE and Volkswagen
September 4, 2009 | 06:15pm CEToriginalRights for a purchase of 6.96% of the Volkswagen shares are owned by one of Qatar's financial advisors in this transaction, Swiss company...
read moreHyundai's Nosovice-based plant shut down employment office in Ostrava along with initiating second shift
September 4, 2009 | 05:52pm CEToriginalThe office could be restored before recruitment of workers for a third shift in 2011 which should begin with 3,400 employees. Currently, the carmaker employs…
read morePassenger car sales in France and Spain boosted up by scrap bonuses in August
September 4, 2009 | 05:20pm CEToriginalCar sales went up by 7% y/y in France in August; after previous 16-month drops in a row the sales in Spain…
read moreDirect Pojistovna wants to increase number of clients more than fivefold in Czech Rep by 2013
September 4, 2009 | 01:12pm CEToriginalThe insurance company wants to achieve it by natural growth and extension of offer of other products. The expansion will proceed in non-life insurance exclusively though…
read moreGeneral Motors seeks help for Opel also from governments of Spain, Britain and Poland
September 4, 2009 | 11:28am CEToriginalSo far, the German government has been the only one to offer a loan to the new owner. Comprehensive support from these three states should reach the volume...
read moreGeneral Motors further expands in China, now in production of commercial vehicles
September 3, 2009 | 08:00pm CEToriginalGM will set up a joint venture with a local carmaker FAW, which is going to integrate two existing FAW plants and one newly built. Moreover, GM is interested in a share in other joint venture...
read moreHonda to develop electric car, introducing it on US market first
September 3, 2009 | 06:23pm CEToriginalIt will be a small car, whose prototype might be introduced during this year. However, Honda plans to introduce it o the market in...
read moreEmployees of Volkswagen Group want minority share in company
September 3, 2009 | 05:26pm CEToriginalTrade unions of the carmakers Volkswagen and Porsche, which will become parts of one group according to an agreement concluded in August, would put up with a share…
read moreCzech company Ydun developed lead-free starter battery first off in the world
September 3, 2009 | 04:10pm CEToriginalThe battery meets all requirements of the EU directive from 2006 to which they have had an exception so far. The company wants to offer the product worldwide, and will launch it into market…
read moreProduction of model Hyundai i20 for European market to take place in Turkey as of May 2010
September 3, 2009 | 03:01pm CEToriginalEarlier, the Czech Republic or Slovakia were being considered as well. However, only some versions will be manufactured in the Izmit-based plant; the carmaker will invest there…
read moreNew car sales in Germany jumped by 28% in August
September 2, 2009 | 10:09pm CEToriginalScrap bonus helped the situation, but financial means for it have been exhausted today. State premium helped the Czech carmakers as well; Skoda Auto is now handling orders from...
read moreRHJ International has increased offer for Opel share
September 2, 2009 | 06:45pm CEToriginalBelgian investment company now offers EUR 300 million in cash instead of the original EUR 275 million for 50.1% share in Opel. At the same time, it reduced the guarantee demand...
read moreChina to reduce car parts’ import duties
September 2, 2009 | 03:16pm CEToriginalThe cancellation of increased duties will not reportedly contribute to the boosting of the car part import to China, but there would be an easier way to get on the Chinese market for components for...
read moreLisi Automotive to centralize production in Czech Rep to one location
September 1, 2009 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe company therefore aims to save on transportation and administration. Lisi Automotive Form will build a new production hall in the current area in Cejc near Hodonin using investments...
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