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Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 5% to 25,529 in May. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 25.8% (6,598 units, +21.6%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 4.9 pp to 65.6%
June 26, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 600,000 cars, vans from 91.7 million (-0.4%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 91.1 million (-1.1%). Ongoing conflict in Middle East is one factor driving these declines, as another month has passed without resolution, continuing to create downstream effects on energy prices, GDP growth and consumer confidence, even in regions with limited direct exposure to region. In addition, sales in China remain weak as slow implementation of new subsidy scheme has led further reductions to our forecast, Krafft (GlobalData) said
June 24, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 0.1% in May (motorcycles +7.3%; buses -12.9%; vans/trucks -5.8%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 28.8% to 87,890 units (59,969 BEVs +39.3%, 27,921 PHEVs +10.9%), representing share of 36.7% (25+11.7%)
June 24, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
'Car Body Parts: Materials and Forming Processes 2026': Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 3rd conference on development, production of structural, outer skin car body parts in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 23-24. Representatives of BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Ford Otosan, Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Steel, General Motors/GM, Andreas Stihl, TPI/Thixotropic Piston Injection Technology, Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk, Yizumi Holdings, Costamp Group, Voestalpine Stahl, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, AP&T, NiobelCon, Beycelik Gestamp, DeepForm, CAIQ, POSCO, SandboxAQ, Toyotetsu, Alcoa, Fraunhofer IFAM, Henkel, HRC, Magnetto Automotive/CLN Group, JFE Steel, Constellium, Fontana Group, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Resoniks, Newston Automated Solutions, ArcelorMittal, Coşkunöz Metal Form, Civan Lasers, Stirweld, ThyssenKrupp Steel, Pressler Technologies Group to speak at congress
June 22, 2026 | 08:25am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France down up 3.7% in May (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -10.5%; trucks -2.5%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 10 pp to 27.8% in first 5 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 10.5 pp to 78.7%
June 22, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA apparently rose in May (JD Power/GlobalData: +1.9%; Cox Automotive: +0.1%; S&P Global Mobility: -1.3%). However, as has been case for last three months, year-over-year comparisons are being clouded by what happened year ago when consumers reacted to perceived risk of higher prices from vehicle tariffs, King (JD Power) said
June 22, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
Automotive Life Cycle Assessment (A-LCA) 2026: Eurogas to hold webinar on measuring environmental impacts (carbon footprints) across entire life of vehicles, according to methodology under development by UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) on June 16. Representatives of Renault Group, Robert Bosch, Eurogas, NTSEL (Japan's National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory), JRC (European Commission Joint Research Centre) to speak at event
June 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,048,000 (+1.3%) to 2,093,000 (+3.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 584,000 (+23.5%) to 562,000 (+18.7%), and 2027 forecast from 2,084,000 to 2,121,000, of which BEVs from 685,000 to 679,000
June 16, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 32.5% to 373,669 units (254,344 BEVs, +38%; 119,325 PHEVs, +22%) in April, representing 32.6% share in total registrations (penetration, +6.3 pp). BEV market led by Volkswagen (23,308 cars, -1%), Škoda (19,173, +40%), BMW (18,128, +22%), Renault (16,984, +64%), Mercedes (15,505, +78%), Kia (13,726, +51%), Audi (12,917, +9%), BYD (12,629, +75%), Tesla (10,609, +48%) and Ford (9,347, +40%)
June 16, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Interschutz 2026: Total of 1,792 exhibitors to join fire protection, rescue technology fair in Hannover, Germany (June 1-6), including Binz Automotive, BMW, CFMoto, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Everdigm, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, Tatra Trucks, Bosch Sicherheitssysteme, Eberspächer Climate Control, Ericsson, Kärcher Futuretech, Kreisel Electric, Pek Automotive, Rosenbauer, Validus Special Auto, ZF, Bocar, Kobit, THT Polička, Excalibur Army
June 16, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2026: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 25th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on June 16. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Inteva Products, Shape Corp., Magna Exteriors, Safran Aircraft Engines, Autodesk, SAP, Idealworks, Noyes Technologies, LogTech, Logio, Amazon, VDA to speak at event. Zebra Technologies, 24 Vision, ABB Robotics, Asprova, Bayern Innovativ, Bito, Galaxis Technology, Körber, VertiFlex became partners
June 15, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.1% in April (Volkswagen +3.2%; Stellantis +5.5%; Renault -4.3%; Toyota -1.8%; Hyundai -2.5%; BMW -0.4%; Mercedes-Benz +3.5%; Geely +0.4%; Ford -17%; Nissan -6%; SAIC +24.6%; BYD +116.6%; Tesla +67.2%; Suzuki -13.7%; Chery +276.1%; Mazda +28.2%; Leapmotor +407.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -20.4%; Honda +22.7%; Mitsubishi -56.1%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +37.7%, PHEV +16.4%, HEV+MHEV +12%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -7.5%, petrol -16.3%, diesel -17.1%). Association expanded report with Chinese automakers/groups Geely Group (Geely, Geely‑Emgrand, LEVC, Lotus, Lynk & Co, Polestar, Smart, Volvo Cars, Zeekr; 26,373 +0.4%), Chery Automobile (Chery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Omoda; 14,346 +276.1%), Leapmotor (8,006 +407.6%) and simultaneously removed Volvo Cars brand from statistics
June 15, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
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Koreans test to recharge electric vehicles from the road
May 21, 2009 | 06:00pm CEToriginalThe system will be tested in bus transport in Seoul and other South Korean cities this year. Some South Korean carmakers...
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...
read moreHouse of Commons approved scrap bonus, double contribution for eco-cars
May 15, 2009 | 04:45pm CEToriginalThe scrap bonus of CZK 30,000 will be paid when buying a vehicle with petrol or diesel engine. Cars with the alternative drive...
read moreFuel prices rising for third month, increased by 2.5% in April
May 13, 2009 | 08:42pm CEToriginalAn average price of the petrol Natural 95 was the highest for the last...
read moreBiggest CNG station in the Czech Rep to be opened in Prague on Wednesday
May 12, 2009 | 09:42pm CEToriginalIt is already the third filling station in Prague and till the end of the year there is a plan to open another...
read moreUniCredit Leasing offers loan for Subaru cars with 0% mark-up till end of June
May 12, 2009 | 10:22am CEToriginalAt the same time Subaru offers up to 15% of discount for selected cars till the end of May. Conversion to LPG drive is now available for...
read moreSAP: Vehicle production in Czech Rep dropped by 23% in Q1, year-long decline difficult to predict
May 11, 2009 | 04:58pm CEToriginalThe carmakers Skoda Auto, Tatra, Avia Ashok Leyland recorded a significant decline in production, on the contrary...
read moreHead of Daimler to deepen co-operation with BMW
May 10, 2009 | 07:02pm CEToriginalDaimler does not plan to delay or lower its investment in Hungary. Considering other plants...
read moreSkoda Auto considers Fabia model ‘s production also in Vrchlabi
April 23, 2009 | 06:44pm CEToriginalFabia models are currently the most required due to the scrap bonus and the carmaker does not want to lose customers because of the long waiting time. In March, the Fabia model’s sales amounted to...
read moreUK to provide motorists with scrap bonus of GBP 2,000
April 22, 2009 | 10:27pm CEToriginalTo get the scrap bonus, motorists will have to scrap a car older than 10 years. The British Government has allocated for the scrap bonus...
read moreLouwman opened its second Toyota car centre in the Czech Rep in Usti nad Labem
April 21, 2009 | 07:08pm CEToriginalLouwman has had only one car centre in the Czech Republic, in Prague so far. The company entered Usti nad Labem…
read moreUnified plug in Europe to enable large lot production of electric cars
April 20, 2009 | 09:50pm CEToriginalAbout 20 largest energy companies and car manufacturers have agreed on the basic parameters of connectors and plugs, which will be...
read moreAvia to produce small bus together with Czech firm Kars
April 17, 2009 | 11:05am CEToriginalIt is not clear yet whose logo the buses will carry. Avia will be responsible for sales in the Czech Republic. Kars has unfinished deliveries to…
read moreUK plans to provide grants for electric and hybrid cars purchasing by 2011
April 16, 2009 | 10:15pm CEToriginalBritish motorists who buy electric vehicles might receive from the Government as of 2011 up to...
read moreCSU: Fuel went up by more than 70 hellers within last week
April 10, 2009 | 02:27pm CEToriginalThe most selling petrol Natural 95 has gone up in 15th week in comparison with the previous week at the average by...
read moreOil price rise marked up the fuel by 2.4% on the Czech market in March
April 9, 2009 | 04:54pm CEToriginalThe fuel at petrol stations in the Czech Republic went up m/m in March, only diesel oil and LPG became cheaper…
read moreMcKinsey & Company: CO2 emissions from passenger vehicles could be reduced by a half in 2030
April 8, 2009 | 11:17pm CEToriginalMcKinsey & Company consultants estimate that greenhouse gas emissions could be cut by 47% in 2030 if...
read moreTesco to provide stores in bigger cities' centres by CNG vans
April 3, 2009 | 08:05pm CEToriginalFirst three Iveco Daily CNG vans began supplying stores in Prague, Brno to come later. Tesco aims to buy another…
read moreCSU: Fuel price decreased slightly over week
April 3, 2009 | 04:05pm CEToriginalIn the ending 14th week, the most selling petrol Natural 95 has become cheaper in w/w comparison on average by…
read moreLexus RX: Sales of SUV third generation began in Czech Rep and Slovakia
April 1, 2009 | 07:17pm CEToriginalShare of the hybrid version on overall sales of the RX model in the Czech Rep and Slovakia is record-breaking within Europe and along with a new generation, the share should be rising…
read moreCSU: Fuel cheaper during week, Natural 95 even by 22 hellers
March 27, 2009 | 11:33am CEToriginalThe most selling petrol Natural 95 has become cheaper in the ending 13th week in comparison with the previous week on average by…
read moreCPU: 12 CNG filling stations adding up this year, similar amount in 2010
March 24, 2009 | 09:55pm CEToriginalA total of 14 new CNG filling stations will be added up in the Czech Republic this year. The first CNG filling station in Prague will get going…
read moreJung: Energy recovery and start-stop systems to be introduced by Skoda in 2010, not hybrid drive yet
March 24, 2009 | 06:05pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto carmaker is proceeding further with the activities as to lowering the fuel consumption and alternative drives…
read moreCSU: Natural 95 up by 15 hellers during week, diesel slightly cheaper
March 20, 2009 | 09:49am CEToriginalThe most selling petrol Natural 95 has become more expensive w/w in the ending 12th week by…
read moreCPU: Natural gas consumption to rise by 30% till 2017 in Czech Rep
March 19, 2009 | 07:21pm CEToriginalTotal sales of natural gas as the fuel (CNG) ran to 3.5 million m3 in 2006, 4.9 million m3 in 2007, and in 2008…
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