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PwC confirmed 2025 Czech new car registrations forecast at 225,000-240,000 units (-3% to +4%, 2024: 231,600), based on development to date (Q1: +3.6%). Stronger economic growth, rising wages, falling interest rates, calm inflation to have positive impact on purchasing power of consumers, companies and to also have positive impact on demand for cars, Razim said, adding that he expects sales to be at upper end of January estimate
April 15, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 1/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia down by 2.5% y/y to CZK 287,000 (EUR 11,430) in Q1, up by 1.1% during Q1 (12% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 23% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 31% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 34% above CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000). Older electric vehicles, whose technology is becoming obsolete due to rapid development, saw large reduction in prices. Advertising supply decreased by 6.8% y/y. In terms of powertrain types, 47.8% of cars on offer had diesel, 46.03% petrol, 2.71% hybrid, 2.19% electric, 0.89% LPG and 0.38% CNG
April 15, 2025 | 07:41am CETflashread more
Auto Opat Group (Auto Opat, Auto Opat CZ, Servis Auto Opat, Autocentrum Legerova; Škoda and Kia dealer, Volkswagen, SEAT, Cupra and VW Commercial Vehicles service, Škoda Plus and Das WeltAuto used car shop in Prague, Czechia – Nupaky, Nové Město) expanded Nové Město branch (Škoda service) with Kia service
April 11, 2025 | 11:49am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in March, stagnated y/y (new: +0.4%, +1.8%; used: +0.5%, -1.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.2%, +0.4%), spare parts and accessories (-0.1%, +1.4%), fuels and oils (-3.2%, -8.5%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.7%, +6.6%)
April 11, 2025 | 11:44am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 19.3% in March, by 3.6% to 59,686 in Q1 (vans -13.2%, -24.9%; trucks -7.3%, -11.6%; buses +56.8%, +28.6%; motorcycles -0.04%, -14%; trailers+semitrailers +7.6%, -1.7%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,395 +261.4%, 3,113 +138%; PHEV: 977 +87.5%, 2,175 +54.3%; LPG: 599 +24.8%, 1,446 +27%; petrol 14,929 +17%, 39,990 +1.1%; diesel 4,665 -1.7%, 12,960 -7.4%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (52,950 in Q1), 12,716 of them were HEVs (+16.7%)
April 11, 2025 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Automotive Functional Safety Week 2025: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold 15th conference on implementation of ISO 26262, SOTIF (safety of the intended functionality), ISO/PAS 8800 in development of vehicles with regard to current topics (especially artificial intelligence/AI) in Munich, Germany on April 28-30. Representatives of Volkswagen, Scania, Iveco, Lotus, VinFast, NXP Semiconductors, Renesas Electronics, Valeo, Schaeffler, TomTom, Bosch, Hella, BorgWarner, Continental, Horiba Mira, Ficosa, Magna Electronics, Infineon Technologies, Fraunhofer IESE to speak at event
April 9, 2025 | 12:58pm CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 9.3% to EUR 718 per claim in 2024, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and fuel system (including turbochargers) defects are most often, (internal combustion) engine repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics system are most reliable
April 9, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
Paul Zekhuis decided to leave AutoBinck Group (group of dozens of companies in mobility, energy sectors with 1,700 employees in 31 countries; 4 divisions: Mobinck, Leasing, Car Distribution, Ebinck) after 10 years, joining BD-Capital. Vincent Weijers appointed as new CEO, coming from Bol.com
April 9, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
SYMA (Systems of Management) 2025: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 27th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (TISAX, VDA 6.8, artificial intelligence/AI, digital twin, ESG, ISO standards, NIS2) in Pilsen, Czechia on April 14-15. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech, Škoda Electric, Robert Bosch, DQS Slovakia, Munters, Unicorn, Next Generation Security Solutions (NGSS), Škoda JS, Technical University of Liberec (TUL) to speak at event
April 8, 2025 | 12:47pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 8% y/y and export by 8% in March, by 5% to 1.08 million and by 5% to 822,400 in Q1
April 8, 2025 | 12:40pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometr: 84,948 used cars sold in Czechia in March (+20% y/y, +27.2% m/m; BEV: 1.4% share, 1,190 vehicles) with average price of CZK 309,778 (EUR 12,320, +5.2% y/y, -1% m/m). Top 3 best-selling BEVs include Tesla Model 3 (14.9% share, 177 units), BMW i3 (8%, 95), Škoda Enyaq (6.7%, 80)
April 8, 2025 | 12:35pm CETflashread more
Porsche: Iryna Kauk to become Vice President for Europe region (excluding Germany) on May 1. Michael Kirsch, former Head of Sales in China (President and CEO at Porsche China and Porsche Hong Kong & Macao), appointed as new Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe (Porsche Central and Eastern Europe/CEE based in Prague, Czechia; 28 countries)
April 7, 2025 | 11:40am CETflashread more
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Alcoa ends production in the Czech Rep because of low sales and also strong domestic currency
June 30, 2009 | 04:32pm CEToriginalStaff of the Stribro-based plant intends to organize protests before the next round of negotiations with trade unions on Wednesday...
read moreA. Charouz to import electric cars to Czech Rep, as well as hybrids
June 29, 2009 | 11:13pm CEToriginalFirst, it will be utility vehicles, later followed by passenger cars. A. Charouz is already agreed on the first car delivery in the Czech Republic, but negotiating with other subjects...
read morePorsche against sale of 49% share to carmaker Volkswagen
June 29, 2009 | 10:00pm CEToriginalThis sale is part of a proposal for the German carmakers’ merger, in which Qatar would play a big part...
read moreSberbank could withdraw from transaction with Opel
June 29, 2009 | 09:18pm CEToriginalFor GM is constantly changing conditions; a possibility of reverse stock buyout is not up-to-date anymore. There are reportedly no other clients concerned in Opel…
read moreGrant Thornton: Car manufacturers from Europe and Asia to dominate in North America
June 29, 2009 | 08:26pm CEToriginalGM, Ford and Chrysler will according to the study reduce its production capacity by more than 35% by 2012. Other carmakers will increase their production by about 20% to more than...
read moreChinese authorities probably to reject takeover of the US carmaker Hummer
June 29, 2009 | 06:29pm CEToriginalThe problem can be high consumption of the cars Hummer but also insufficient experience of the company Sichuan Tengzhong with car production…
read moreProducer of the cheapest car in the world Tata Motors fell in loss last year
June 29, 2009 | 05:59pm CEToriginalThe company posted out a loss for the first time after eight years mainly due to low demand and loss of the carmaker Jaguar Land Rover. These cars launched market…
read moreAdams: Tatra expects drop of revenues by about 40% this year
June 29, 2009 | 04:55pm CEToriginalThe carmaker wants to dismiss 500 more people due to a drop of orders by the end of the year and to reach a target number of work places...
read moreVolkswagen aims to have major word in merger with carmaker Porsche
June 28, 2009 | 09:06pm CEToriginalVolkswagen plans to gain a 49% share for EUR 3 to 4 billion in Porsche first. Qatar should then buy Porsche options...
read moreAlcoa Fujikura probably ending in Stribro, releasing most of its 730 employees by end of year
June 28, 2009 | 07:58pm CEToriginalAccording to trade unions it is linked to the moving of part of contracts to Romania. The company has still some work for...
read moreMichelin might cancel up to 3,500 jobs in France by 2011
June 26, 2009 | 06:37pm CEToriginalThe company has previously announced a plan for 700 jobs cancellation within the Toul plant closure. Through voluntary redundancies of its employees it intends...
read morePSA increased daily production by 6% in Trnava due to higher demand
June 26, 2009 | 05:18pm CEToriginalAt the same time the plant will dismiss less people this year than suggested earlier. The carmaker also considers prolonging working time or...
read moreEurofound: Scrappage scheme succeeds markedly in Germany only, did not help the rest of EU
June 26, 2009 | 01:17pm CEToriginalThe scrappage scheme has increased demand for cars in Poland too, and Luxembourg slightly. Among others the foundation Eurofond compares Germany to Great Britain...
read moreVolkswagen wants to offer more mini cars in Europe, considering cooperation with Suzuki
June 26, 2009 | 11:39am CEToriginalVolkswagen would provide diesel engines within the cooperation and Suzuki underbody platform. The German carmaker reportedly requires a share in Suzuki amounting to...
read moreHorst Koulen leaves Czech Rep, importer license and number of dealers for sale
June 25, 2009 | 11:33pm CEToriginalThe reason is probably the loss of BMW importer license. AuTec Group has already changed its owner, it was bought by...
read moreToyoda: Toyota to return to profit in two years at earliest, focusing on hybrids in Europe
June 25, 2009 | 06:34pm CEToriginalCarmakers Toyota, Honda and Nissan decreased production by about one third in May. However, Toyota is not planning closures of some plants...
read morePwC: Tire manufacturers’ revenues fell by about 25% this year, recovery to come in 2011
June 25, 2009 | 05:52pm CEToriginalBarum Continental felt a drop in demand for passenger tires by 10% and by 25% at truck tires this year. The situation should improve in Q3 after the start of deliveries for...
read moreFord to reduce number of suppliers to about half
June 25, 2009 | 04:18pm CEToriginalIt intends to continue with the reduction in the following years. This step also relates to the fact that many automotive suppliers...
read moreKPMG: Most managers of world insurance companies expect a growth during next 12 months
June 25, 2009 | 03:08pm CEToriginalExpectations of insurance business are good both in the world and the Czech Republic. Managers expect a natural growth and a growth by...
read moreCEZ: One million electric cars to operate in Czech Rep in 15 years at earliest
June 25, 2009 | 02:18pm CEToriginalBy 2012, there should be 25 models of electric cars on the market. CEZ negotiate with almost all carmakers within the other testing projects…
read moreQatar probably to acquire share in carmaker Volkswagen from Porsche
June 25, 2009 | 01:09pm CEToriginalPorsche is ready to provide option for purchasing a share in Volkswagen to Qatar, according to sources, in an amount of...
read moreNew head of Mazda for Central and South East Europe to become Jerome de Haan
June 24, 2009 | 09:40pm CEToriginalHe will replace Josef Schmid in the post, who has been appointed head of Mazda Motors Deutschland. Thomas Rothe...
read moreGeneral Motors supposedly require Opel redemption option
June 24, 2009 | 09:15pm CEToriginalAccording to the main candidate Magna, the purchase is in the existence of such an option absolutely impossible. The other GM’s conditions are...
read moreIAC Group to buy nine plants of bankrupt German automotive supplier Stankiewicz
June 24, 2009 | 08:36pm CEToriginalThese are plants in Germany, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic, where IAC will take over the manufacturer of acoustically insulating components for cars...
read moreKia cee'd facelift: Production to start in mid-July, being presented to public at Frankfurt Motor Show
June 24, 2009 | 06:14pm CEToriginalEven thanks to this, the carmaker will extend working hours in Slovakian plant in Zilina. There will be innovations at cee'd model...
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