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Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 37.6% in Q2, by 46.7% to 465,500 in H1 (VW -2.8%, +14.3%; Škoda +196.8%, +147.8%; SEAT+Cupra +67.2%, +105.3%; VW Commercial Vehicles +94.2%, +73.4%; Audi +34.1%, +32.3%; Porsche +235.6%, +279%; MAN +330.4%, +243.5%; VW Truck & Bus -87.5%, -44%; Scania +88.7%, +102.8%; International Motors/Navistar -21.2%, +2.9%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (84,900 cars, -2.2%), VW ID.3 (60,700, -8.3%), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 44,600, -14.4%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 38,700), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 38,700, +31.6%), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 36,500), Škoda Elroq (34,300), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 27,600, +89%), Porsche Macan Electric (25,900), Cupra Born (22,100, +21.4%), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 8,300, -6%) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.6% (+3.3 pp, H1 2024: 7.3%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 62%, automaker said, adding that global PHEV deliveries up by 41% to 192,300
July 18, 2025 | 12:37pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in June, by 1.2% y/y (new: +0.1%, +1.3%; used: +0.7%, +1.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.6%, +3.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +2.2%), fuels and oils (+1%, -9.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +5.5%)
July 18, 2025 | 12:24pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 2/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.8% y/y to CZK 298,000 (EUR 12,100) in H1, by 3.8% during Q2 (16% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 21% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 18% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 17% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 13% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 15% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). Advertising supply increased by 4.2% y/y. In terms of powertrain types, 47.2% of cars on offer had diesel, 46.55% petrol, 2.66% hybrid, 1.95% electric, 0.97% LPG, 0.3% CNG and 0.37% others
July 18, 2025 | 12:12pm CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 24% to 1.8 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 28% to 9.1 million in H1 – China: 5.5 million BEVs and PHEVs (+32%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 2 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 900,000 (+3%), Rest of World (RoW): 700,000 (+40%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:31am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,500 MWh of electricity (+52.5% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q2 during 128,000 recharges (+37.5%) at 868 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 19.5 kWh, utilization according to charging station performance by 27.5% to 3.39% (time utilization +27.8% to 6.94%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1.2% in Q2, by 1.3% to 4.41 million in H1 (VW +4%, +4.5%; Škoda +18.7%, +13.6%; SEAT+Cupra -1.9%, +1.7%; VW Commercial Vehicles -15.6%, -19%; Audi -8.2%, -5.9%; Bentley -16.2%, -11%; Lamborghini -7.3%, +2.2%; Porsche -4.3%, -6.1%; MAN +4.7%, -4.3%; VW Truck & Bus -4.1%, +5.9%; Scania -4.5%, -10.4%; International Motors/Navistar +9.9%, -2.3%). Rising orders are driven by new models popular with customers across all drive types (+19 % in Western Europe in H1), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, Cupra Terramar, Škoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911, BEV orders increase most significantly (+62 %), automaker said
July 16, 2025 | 10:10am CETflashread more
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited mileage warranty (breakdown insurance) on selected used vehicles offered on Autosphere sales platform for free (with possibility of extension up to 8 years/200,000 km for fee), thus expanding its collaboration with this Swiss company. In 25 years on Czech market, insurance company became partner of many automakers, distributors, importers, dealers (more than 300) of cars (BMW, Hyundai, Mazda, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Subaru, Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo) and motorcycles (BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph, Ducati)
July 14, 2025 | 03:50pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fueled) in Czechia became almost three times less expensive (+37.7%) than entire consumer basket (+93.8%), thus mitigating inflation. Consumer price index (CPI) in individual groups and items developed differently – used cars (prices: -16.3%), new cars (+4.9%), motorcycles (+20.2%), diesel (+22.2%), Natural 95 petrol (+22.9%), Natural 98 gasoline (+27%), LPG gas (+34.2%), brake pads (+38.8%), engine oil (+45.8%), taxi service (+63.8%), bus fare 100 km (+75.3%), bus fare 50 km (+78.1%), bus fare 25 km (+86.4%), rail passenger transport (+105.8%), fender (+107.2%), bus fare 10 km (+109.6%), international air passenger transport (+150.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+171.1%)
July 14, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 6,200 MWh of electricity (+76% y/y) in ČEZ Futurego public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 271,024 recharges (+54%) at 916 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased by 14% to 22.9 kWh (H1 2024: 20.1 kWh)
July 14, 2025 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2025 Western European new car sales outlook at 11.42 million (-1.1%)
July 11, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
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%, Q2: +2.2%). Gradually recovering domestic economy (GDP growing since Q4 2023) – decreasing inflation (within ČNB's tolerance band), rising real wages (Q1: +3.9% y/y), growing consumer confidence – maintains relatively strong consumer and corporate demand for cars, which is reflected in year-on-year increase in registrations of new passenger cars, Štefek said
July 11, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 3,085 MWh of electricity (+127% y/y) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 131,500 recharges (+93%) at 630 charging points (Prague: 601.5 MWh during 27,000 recharges, South Moravian Region: 457.1 MWh during 18,500 recharges, Vysočina Region: 430.1 MWh during 14,814 recharges, South Bohemian Region: 349.6 MWh, Central Bohemian Region: 233.6 MWh, Pilsen Region: 197.6 MWh, Ústí nad Labem Region: 192.4 MWh, other regions: 623 MWh)
July 11, 2025 | 12:28pm CETflashread more
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Toyota plant in Kolín (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic) on July 4. Carmaker suspended production for several hours. This incident will not impact vehicle deliveries to customers, spokesperson said
July 9, 2025 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Toyota RAV4/Wildlander (1,187,000 registered cars, +11%) was world’s (153 markets) best-selling light vehicle in 2024, followed by Tesla Model Y (1,185,000, -3%), Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander (859,000, +18%), Honda CR-V/Breeze (854,000, +1%), Toyota Corolla/Levin sedan (697,000, -11%), Toyota Hilux (617,000, -15%), Ford F-150 (595,000, -2%), Toyota Camry (593,000, -8%), Tesla Model 3 (560,000, +10%) and BYD Qin (502,000, +6%)
July 9, 2025 | 02:35pm CETflashread more
Dealers, Service Stations
Kia tested factory LPG drive in Europe, now began offering conversions
January 31, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginalPartner in the Czech Republic, offered models, affected engine, warranty, price of the conversions, return on investment, benefits of the LPG drive...
read moreAuto Jarov defended 2011 results in 2012
January 31, 2013 | 11:04pm CEToriginalThe shift of demand from new to used cars, strong growth in sales of Honda brand, interest in servicing...
read moreAutobond wants to increase sales in 2013
January 31, 2013 | 10:55pm CEToriginalThe intention may be implemented thanks to the new and reconstructed premises in Prague and Ostrava. Results in 2012, defending the primacy of Kia and Suzuki brands...
read moreCzech Post to expand CNG fleet with more Iveco vehicles
January 29, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginalSize of the fleet with this alternative drive will therefore come close to 500 units. Details of the last tender, potential for further recovery...
read moreMazda intends to make changes in dealer network in Czech Rep
January 23, 2013 | 01:42am CEToriginalDetails and timing of the plan, a new bonus for dealers and its focus, the current status of the network, termination of one dealership in Bohemia...
read moreFisker entered Czech market, opened showroom in Prague
January 22, 2013 | 01:02am CEToriginalLocation of the dealership, price list, show cars, expected demand, service potential, web, stock cars for immediate delivery...
read moreKiriakovsky: Mazda wants to gain 1% market share in Czech Rep, close to target in 2012
January 22, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalNew models (CX-5, Mazda3, Mazda6), Mazda6 III from CZK 539,900, a look at EVs and HEVs, Skyactiv and i-Eloop, news in Aftersales...
read moreAAA Auto entered Slovakia with Mototechna concept
January 18, 2013 | 12:07am CEToriginalThe first Slovak branch and another planned, expansion of the Mototechna network in the Czech Republic, sales in the first four months...
read moreWinter Skoda Park 2013: Skoda to again set out to present not only offroad models in winter resorts
January 18, 2013 | 12:00am CEToriginalLocations and dates of the road show, program and competitions, presentations of new Octavia and Rapid, Skoda Butik, a Nightwork concert, participating dealers...
read moreAuto Esa opened used car shop in Pardubice, first branch outside of Prague
January 16, 2013 | 03:24am CEToriginalLocation and parameters of the branch, another used car shops in 2013, projected double-digit growth of sales in 2013, competitors in the region...
read moreEmil Frey made several changes in two branches in Czech Rep
January 15, 2013 | 01:29am CEToriginalThe company added one brand, shifted another one, and one brand was expanded to another location. Brands, locations of showrooms, new web sites...
read moreDomansky opened fifth branch in Prague, the largest Peugeot showroom in Czech Rep
January 14, 2013 | 03:03am CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, a giant showroom for up to 23 cars, 27th Blue Box showroom in the country, 15th dealership involved in the Peugeot Approved Cars program...
read moreCebia and BMW intend to expand cooperation in Europe
January 10, 2013 | 03:26am CEToriginalWhile the current cooperation relates to new cars in CEE, there are negotiations on used cars taking place...
read moreAnthony Denny suspended sale of his stake in AAA Auto
January 9, 2013 | 03:50am CEToriginalThe reasons for the decision, horizon of the suspension of the sales process, the present Denny’s share in the company, the price of the shares, the current value of the company...
read morePorsche Inter Auto increased car sales by 2% in Czech Rep in 2012, turnover up even more
January 9, 2013 | 03:41am CEToriginalDemand for new and used cars, interest in Skoda, VW, Audi, Porsche and Bentley brands, the outlook for 2013...
read moreAAA Auto's sales up by 14.6% in 2012, further growth expected in 2013
January 7, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalSales increased in Russia the most, followed by Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Fulfilment of the plan, growth factors, results in Q4, finance penetration, upcoming branches...
read moreAuto Esa increased sales, revenues and profit in 2012
January 6, 2013 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe growth in demand for diesel cars and larger vehicles; increase in average selling price; demand for various brands, models, segments, colours...
read moreA. Charouz Motors wants to futher expand Cadillac brand in Europe
January 4, 2013 | 02:13am CEToriginalThe only direct-dealer in Central Europe, sub dealers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Croatia, the situation in CEE, plans for the whole Europe...
read moreCeska pojistovna intends to further expand fleet of spare vehicles for car insurance clients
January 4, 2013 | 01:50am CEToriginalReplacement cars are available at authorized service partners, such as Auto Heller. Fleet owner and size, models in the car rental...
read moreAutosalon Klokocka wants to build three new showrooms in Czech Rep
January 3, 2013 | 06:50am CEToriginalLocations, brands, the amount of investments, the prepared filling station including CNG...
read moreCadillac introduced ATS sedan to Czech market, believes in greater demand than for BLS
January 2, 2013 | 01:38am CEToriginalEquipment and prices, only one engine, forthcoming Euro 6 diesel, sales plan, help of a sub dealer, Brembo brakes manufactured in the Czech Republic...
read moreAutosalon Klokocka to increase car sales in 2012
December 21, 2012 | 01:53am CEToriginalThe partial drop in demand for new cars will be offset by the used ones, a significant growth has been recorded by Audi. Loyalty program...
read moreNew company Car Star entered Czech car market, to begin with Hyundai dealership
December 19, 2012 | 12:43am CEToriginalInvestor, location, managing director with 15 years of experience in the automotive business, sales plans, other planned dealerships...
read moreAuto Palace cut sales plans in Czech Rep for 2012
December 18, 2012 | 05:17am CEToriginalReduction of expectations applies to new cars; demand for used cars was stable during the year. The plan has been decreased by tens of per cent...
read moreRenocar prepared microsite for new stock and nearly new BMW cars
December 18, 2012 | 12:05am CEToriginalIt provides winter tires to the stock cars, a discount on discs and one-day skid course. Address, number of cars, microsites of other brands...
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