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ACEA: New battery electric vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 26.2% to 723,704 in Q1. Growth (+150,265 cars) driven by Germany (+46,662), France (+37,564), United Kingdom (+17,423), Italy (+15,101), Denmark (+10,447). BEV sales grew in 27 countries, with 1 of them at triple-digit pace (Croatia +282.4%)
May 13, 2026 | 08:41am CETflashread more
Vehicle Interiors Technology Summit 2026: Automotive IQ (IQPC) brought together three conferences on vehicle interior concepts, which will be held in Munich, Germany on May 20-21 – Seating Innovation, Intelligent Lighting, Display Technologies. Representatives of Daimler Trucks, Automobili Pininfarina, BMW Group, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Zeekr, Ford Otosan, Scania Group, Bugatti Rimac, Diconium (Volkswagen Group), Adient, Forvia, Marelli, Beyond HMI, NHK Spring, Lear to speak at event
May 13, 2026 | 08:30am CETflashread more
Pavel Bezucký left Schneider Electric (supplier of energy technologies for automotive industry, electromobility, other sectors). Darko Lopotar appointed as new General Manager for Czechia and Slovakia on April 1, coming from position of Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region responsible for Power Products
May 12, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Additive Manufacturing @ BMW Group 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 2nd conference on advancing additive manufacturing for automotive sector in Munich, Germany on May 19-20, with tour of BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim. Representatives of BMW Group, Ford Racing, Hyundai, Nissan Motor, Volkswagen, Audi, PIX Moving, Knaus Tabbert, Nikon SLM, PickNik Robotics, AI Build, Robert Bosch, Farsoon, Brose Fahrzeugteile, Ricoh Printing Solutions, Reinforce3D, Sylatech, Voxeljet to speak at event
May 12, 2026 | 07:46am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In Q1, 40,966 nearly-new cars sold in Czechia (+10.3%; up to 5 years/50,000 km; 21.5% share in entire secondary market) with average price of CZK 921,251 (EUR 37,910; +0%), of which 7.2% electric vehicles, 12.1% hybrids, 26.3% diesel cars and 52.7% petrol vehicles
May 12, 2026 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Portu, ČSÚ: Automotive industry achieved significant technological, cost progress over last 36 years. In 1989, Czechs could buy new internal combustion engine car (ICEV) in B-Hatchback segment with Euro 0 emission standard (without catalytic converter; CZK 84,600/EUR 3,490: Škoda Favorit) for 34 average net monthly wages (CZK 2,500/EUR 100), while now, for 34 average salaries in Czechia (Q2 2025: CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600), they can buy zero-emission battery electric vehicle (ZEV/BEV) in C-SUV segment, including premium ones (CZK 1.31 million/EUR 54,000: Škoda Enyaq, Volkswagen ID.4, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Mazda CX‑6e, Nissan Ariya, Renault Scenic E-Tech, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross, Opel Grandland Electric, Peugeot e-5008, Jeep Compass Electric, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, Tesla Model Y, Volvo EX40, Audi Q4 e-Tron, Mercedes-Benz EQA, or BMW iX1)
May 11, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 18.3% to 2.43 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in Q1, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) sales down by 17.9% to 1.09 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
May 11, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
United by Innovation – Open Day for Industry 4.0 2026: National Center for Industry 4.0 (NCP 4.0) to hold conference on modern technologies, digital transformation, cutting-edge innovation infrastructure in Ostrava, Czechia on May 14 with tour of laboratories, test testbeds of VŠB-TUO CPIT TL3 (Smart Factory, Mobility Lab, Health Lab, Protolab). Representatives of Siemens, AI-Matters, Recombee, NC Line, Adeon, Conteg, SICK, Prima Bilavčík, QPAG, Zeiss, Pharis, Deprag, DEL, Murrelektronik, Česká spořitelna, MSIC (Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre), RICAIP Testbed Prague to speak at event
May 11, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 30,501 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in March and 83,542 in Q1 (+44.9%), of which 30,430 and 83,408 cars (+45.1%; Hyundai: 7,949 and 21,072 HEVs, -10%; Toyota: 22,481 and 62,336 HEVs, +82.9%) and 71 and 134 buses (-13.5%; Iveco: 71 and 134 HEVs, -13.5%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 32.8% to 162,600 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs in Q1, representing 41% share of total output
May 11, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
IFAT Munich 2026: Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania CV, Volvo Trucks, Allison Transmission, CarboTech AC, Dürr CTS, Elkoplast CZ, F. X. Meiller, Faun Umwelttechnik, Goupil, Hüffermann Transportsysteme, IFM Electronic, Kahlbacher Machinery, Kobit, Komatsu, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger, Magna Tyres, Messer, Mulag Fahrzeugwerk, Palfinger, Saint-Gobain IndustrieKeramik, Steyr Automotive/MUT, Zeppelin Baumaschinen/Caterpillar, Žďas to join fair for environmental technologies (water, sewage, waste, raw materials management) in Munich, Germany (May 4-7)
May 7, 2026 | 09:44am CETflashread more
Automotive CEE Day 2026: AutomotiveSuppliers.pl to hold in Opole, Poland 11th matchmaking meeting for automotive suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe on May 7-8. Representatives of purchasing departments of vehicle and engine makers (MAN Bus Starachowice, MAN Trucks Niepołomice, Polaris Polska, Solaris Bus & Coach, Tatra Trucks, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Polska, Wielton Group), part/component manufacturers (Adient Poland, Autoliv, BorgWarner Poland, Boryszew Maflow, BOS Group, Brose Sitech, Cooper Standard, DN Automotive Poland, Ficomirrors, Futaba Czech, Gestamp Wroclaw, Gestamp Wrzesnia, GKN Automotive, HAI Components Poland, Henniges Automotive, Hutchinson, IFA Powertrain Polska, Inalfa Roof Systems, Industrias Alegre, Inteva Products, Isringhausen, Katcon Polska, Kirchhoff Automotive, Mahle, Marelli Poland - Automotive Lighting, MM Systemy, Nidec Motors & Actuators Poland, Nippon Seiki Poland, OPmobility, Peravia Development, Pit-Radwar, Plast-Met Automotive Systems, Polmotors, Prima Sole Europe, Sapa Megatech Industries, Stoneridge, Sumiriko Poland, TE Connectivity, TitanX Engine Cooling, Tristone Flowtech Group, UFI Filters, Valeo Wipers Skawina, Vorwerk Autotec, ZF) to join event. In 2025, event attracted over 700 participants, enabling nearly 2,300 B2B meetings
May 6, 2026 | 08:45am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 28,174 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in March and 79,262 in Q1 (+21.8%; 23,542 and 65,809 battery electric vehicles, +30.4%; 4,632 and 13,453 plug-in hybrids, -7.7%), of which 28,159 and 79,192 cars (+21.9%; Škoda: 21,517 and 58,393 BEVs, +42.9%, 3,182 and 9,143 PHEVs, +20.7%; Hyundai: 2,010 and 7,346 BEVs, -22.8%, 1,450 and 4,310 PHEVs, -38.5%) and 15 and 70 buses (SOR: 7 and 18 BEVs; Iveco: 8 and 52 BEVs)
May 6, 2026 | 08:33am CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2026 Czech new car registrations forecast at 250,000-260,000 units (+1% to +5%, 2025: 248,719), based on development to date (Q1: +1.5%). In Q1, there was q/q decrease in market share of both hybrid vehicles (to 24%) and battery electric vehicles (to 5.6%), with this development being caused by increased interest in diesel-powered vehicles, especially thanks to strong model offer of Volkswagen Group, Štefek pointed out. Despite sharp deterioration of international situation (related mainly to war in Iran and Middle East), company still sees demand for 2026 as optimistic
May 5, 2026 | 08:30am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 8.2% y/y to 72,511 units in March, of which 69,755 cars (-0.8%) and 2,756 commercial vehicles (-68.3%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing fell by 13% to 208,088 in Q1, of which 200,889 cars (-6.7%) and 7,199 commercial vehicles (-70%)
May 5, 2026 | 08:24am CETflashread more
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Poland aims to get rid of old cars by environmental tax introducing, scrap bonus probably not to take effect
May 27, 2009 | 08:28pm CEToriginalEnvironmental tax is intended to cover all the cars up to 3.5 tonnes. The fee for 15-year-old car may amount to...
read moreChinese company Beijing Automotive Industry additionally submitted bid for entrance to Opel
May 26, 2009 | 09:32pm CEToriginalThe Chinese company would keep the branches in Germany and would not dismiss its employees. The Government will publish a preliminary decision on the best offer on...
read moreDelegation of Turkish automotive suppliers to visit Czech Rep early in June
May 26, 2009 | 08:02pm CEToriginalFirst there will be series of negotiations with Czech companies in Prague, then the delegation will arrive at the Brno Motor Show, where...
read moreLondon to start testing intelligent speed limiter in cars
May 26, 2009 | 12:43pm CEToriginalDuring a six-month testing a bus and a cab will also be tested. The system was developed by the Danish company...
read moreDecision on Opel to be made by mid-week, interested subjects still improving offers
May 25, 2009 | 09:57pm CEToriginalIn case of inconvenient offers Germany's Economy Minister Guttenberg would be in favour of...
read moreThe only Toyota car dealer in West Bohemia Dajbych ceased cooperation with importer
May 25, 2009 | 09:23pm CEToriginalPilsen-based dealer, specialized in 4x4 cars, is now negotiating with potential partners. Pilsen might be entered by the company...
read moreKalousek: Scrap bonus initiation is asocial and immoral
May 25, 2009 | 10:45am CEToriginalFinance Minister Eduard Janota agrees with Kalousek but makes reference to...
read moreFinance Minister Janota: Scrap bonus money volume to be CZK 2.5 billion at most
May 24, 2009 | 08:16pm CEToriginalThe scrap bonus launching is now depending on the government. The mentioned amount would according to the selected drive satisfy...
read moreGeneral Motors might get a fourth bid for Opel sale
May 24, 2009 | 12:00am CEToriginalInterest is apparently shown by one Chinese carmaker, which has sent GM executives so-called expression of interest on Thursday...
read moreMagna becomes the favourite for Opel takeover, decision to be made next week
May 23, 2009 | 11:34pm CEToriginalMagna is preferred by the German political representation, Opel and GM too. Magna requires only a minority share...
read moreTatra negotiating with Skoda Auto on lending it its unused employees
May 22, 2009 | 11:34pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto is looking for workers for production of the model Yeti in Mlada Boleslav and Kvasiny too. The company needs there...
read moreEuWe Eugen Wexler opened next production hall in Rokycany
May 22, 2009 | 07:24pm CEToriginalA production for new Opel Astra model will be placed there and other orders will be added up from six carmakers…
read moreTPCA restored recruitment campaign due to increase of production
May 22, 2009 | 01:54pm CEToriginalThe reason is growing production and the need for covering summer vacations as well. In June the carmaker will engage…
read moreCSOB Leasing started offering operating lease for individuals in Czech Rep
May 22, 2009 | 12:50pm CEToriginalA lease contract can be extended or shortened during its validity as well as a stipulated yearly number can be...
read morePorsche denied reports about application for state help which was disapproved
May 21, 2009 | 08:06pm CEToriginalGerman journal Handelsblatt wrote earlier the carmaker had unsuccessfully tried to obtain a help...
read moreThree year-old Czech plant of Dutch automotive supplier Priema being insolvent
May 21, 2009 | 07:30pm CEToriginalThe company has submitted the proposal for insolvency itself. Because of the econimic crisis and the subsequent significant drop in production Priema CZ owes...
read moreAnother interested subject in Opel is investment company Ripplewood Holdings
May 21, 2009 | 10:46am CEToriginalThe company submitted an offer yesterday similarly as did the carmaker Fiat and the automotive supplier Magna...
read moreCable harness division of concern Alcoa bought by investment fund Platinum
May 21, 2009 | 12:16am CEToriginalPart of the purchase was also the Czech plant Alcoa Fujikura Czech in Stribro. The change of owner will not affect the production, but...
read moreDenso postponed decision to invest CZK 1.2 billion in plant extension in Liberec
May 20, 2009 | 09:51pm CEToriginalIn the case of Denso headquarters agreeing, the factory’s extension can be done in two years. The reason is mainly new contracts...
read moreJung: Skoda Auto to have production decrease lower than 10% this year
May 20, 2009 | 09:00pm CEToriginalThe carmaker expects a similar tendency even at sales. The market should decrease more; Skoda is therefore expecting a market share growth...
read moreCoop to build about 100 filling stations by its stores within 3 years
May 20, 2009 | 08:16pm CEToriginalThe filling stations will be self-service completely. There should be two filling automatic machines at every store. This year…
read moreIndebted Schaeffler abandoning plan of larger competitor takeover similarly as Porsche
May 20, 2009 | 07:38pm CEToriginalOn the contrary, the company now allows for a possibility of the takeover by Continental. Despite the crisis Continental invests in the Czech Republic...
read moreFrank Farsky leaves Renault Trucks
May 20, 2009 | 04:11pm CEToriginalHe led the representation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for five years. New Renault Trucks CEO for the Czech Republic and Slovakia will be...
read moreSkoda Auto to invest EUR 2 billion in products until 2013
May 20, 2009 | 03:42pm CEToriginalOne part will go to the Group’s new mini car which will be produced in Bratislava, Slovakia. From the Czech Republic there will be besides transmissions...
read moreDaimler bought 10% share in electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors
May 19, 2009 | 10:47pm CEToriginalThis will enable an extension of carmakers’ cooperation: Electric Smart with Tesla batteries by the end of this year, Tesla model S...
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