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Battery Tech Expo France 2026: 10four Media (104 Media) to hold conference, exhibition on battery value chain (testing, materials, design, assembly, thermal management, safety, compliance, recycling, next generation) in Lille, France on February 5. Representatives of Serma Group, Inficon, Basquevolt, Westra, ProLogium Technology, AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation), Volklec, ACC (Automotive Cells Company), Back to Battery, Elantas, EnerSys, Verkor, Tiamat, Altytud, Aston Martin Lagonda, BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company), Battery Competence Cluster, Circulor to speak at event, Agilent Technologies, Alvatek, Brabant, Chroma, Creatique Technologie, Critt M2A, Delviatek, Electro'Mob, Emtez, Fineline, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Hiden Analytical, HV Wooding, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Mu-Tech, Omron, PI-KEM, Schaltbau Eddicy to join fair
January 14, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto: Nikola Parrák, former coordinator of communication content creation, appointed as new Head of Marketing in Czechia
January 14, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed more than 894 MWh of electricity (+11% m/m) during 43,953 recharges (+28% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in December, 7,500 MWh (+105%; Prague: 1,300 MWh, South Moravian Region: 1,100 MWh, Vysočina Region: 1,000 MWh, South Bohemian Region: 900 MWh, other regions: 3,200 MWh) during 326,000 recharges (+63%) at 853 charging points (+269, of which over 230 ultrafast/UFC) in 255 locations (+56) in 2025. Network availability was 98.7%, with Škoda Enyaq, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq stopping at stations most often. In 2026, we will further intensify our expansion in ultra-fast charging segment. We are preparing around 80 new locations, all as charging hubs with highest performance. Plans also include further development of infrastructure for heavy goods transport, Klíma said
January 13, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
VDA: Electric car production in Germany up by 5% y/y to 162,500 in November (121,500 BEVs; 41,000 PHEVs), representing 40.8% share in total car production in country. Record almost 1.56 million electric vehicles (BEVs+PHEVs) manufactured in first 11 months of 2025, 200,000 more than in whole record year 2024. German automotive industry is continuing to accelerate its efforts in e-mobility, and Germany is consolidating its position as world’s second-largest production location for electric cars, Müller said
January 13, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 5.9% to 1.02 million in December, by 1.7% to 11.76 million in 2025. Norway (+39.7%), Spain (+12.9%), Austria (+11.5%), Denmark (+7.6%), Greece (+6.3%) became jumpers of the year. Sales to grow by 0.6% to 11.82 million in 2026
January 12, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Nicola Koldová left Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group), joining Agrotec Group (Agrofert Group) as Director of Passenger Cars Department (Škoda, Kia, DR Automobiles, EVO, ICH-X, Sportequipe). Libor Šedivák, former Head of Marketing, appointed as new Head of Strategy and Sales Network Development at Škoda in Czechia
January 12, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 21.1% in December, by 7.4% to 248,719 in 2025 (vans +27.2%, -6.8%; trucks +29.6%, -0.1%; buses -36%, -38.2%; motorcycles -67.4%, -10.2%; trailers+semitrailers +12.8%, +7%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,219 +24.6%, 13,806 +26.3%; PHEV: 1,244 +177.1%, 11,033 +87%; LPG: 545 +15%, 6,455 +40.7%; petrol: 14,770 +24.2%, 168,235 +10.5%; diesel: 3,887 -5%, 49,158 -14.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (217,393 in 2025), 57,138 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+25.5%)
January 12, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
VDA: Most popular car color in Germany in 2025 was grey/silver (share 32.4%, 2024: 33%), followed by black (26.8%, 26.6%), white (18.6%, 19.9%), blue (10.2%, 8.9%), red (3.9%, 4.7%), green (3.9%, 3%), yellow (1.2%, 0.9%), brown (0.8%, 0.6%), orange (0.4%, 0.5%) and purple/violet (0.2%, 0.1%). First trio of colours decreased share to 77.8% (2024: 79.5%), according to KBA new car registration statistics for January-November
January 12, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 9.7% in December, by 1.4% to 2.86 million in 2025 (motorcycles -85.8%, -35.5%; buses +101.3%, +28%; vans/trucks -6.2%, -6.7%; trailers +11.5%, -3.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 49.6% to 856,540 in 2025 (545,142 BEVs +43.2%, 311,398 PHEVs +62.3%), representing share of 30% (19.1+10.9%), when penetration of rechargeable cars reached record 35.2% (22.2+12.9%) in November. Germany fleet's average CO2 emissions fell by 11.7% to 105.8 g/km (2024: 119.8 g/km)
January 9, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Aures Holdings sold almost 7,000 used vehicles in December at AAA Auto and Mototechna car centers, record 111,419 cars and vans (+2.5%) in 2025, of which 61,272 in Czechia (2024: 60,000), 28,749 in Poland (28,000) and 21,398 in Slovakia (21,000). Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) more than doubled (+122%) to 2,000 units. Last year, 10 months out of 12 were record-breaking, i.e. entire year except October and November, Topolová said
January 9, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
General Motors/GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) asked its suppliers (Tier 1) to phase out parts, materials from China, Russia, Venezuela from its supply chain (Tier 2 – Tier 4) starting in 2027. This comes year after US automaker (OEM) approached several parts manufacturers in late 2024 to find alternatives to Chinese components, materials. Risk of supply disruptions forced company to move away from simply using lowest-cost countries, Amin said
January 7, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 3.9% in December, by 3.5% to 2.02 million in 2025 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes +1.7%, -10.3% to 315,422; trucks up to 6 tonnes +240.3%, +65.1% to 15,288). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in 2025 (BEV: 473,348 +23.9%; PHEV: 225,143 +34.7%; HEV: 280,185 +7.2%; petrol: 937,938 -8%; diesel: 103,906 -15.6%). United Kingdom fleet's average CO2 emissions fell by 10.1% to 91.8 g/km (2024: 102.1 g/km). Tesla Model Y (24,298 units), Tesla Model 3 (21,188), Audi Q4 e-Tron (14,433), Audi Q6 e-Tron (13,148), Ford Explorer (12,237), BMW i4 (12,158), Škoda Enyaq (11,940), Kia EV3 (11,188), Škoda Elroq (10,713), Volvo EX30 (10,289) were best-selling battery electric vehicles
January 7, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
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UniCredit Leasing changed organizational structure in CEE, established four regional directors
October 6, 2010 | 03:05am CEToriginalThe company appointed Jiri Matula to the top management of the Central European region. In the Czech Republic he was replaced by the executive director Jaroslav Jaromersky...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel cheapened in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week
October 4, 2010 | 11:03pm CEToriginalPetrol at the Czech filling stations decreased price by 7 hellers, diesel by 2 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreDirect became new partner of loyalty program Bene+ from GE Money Bank, first in insurance sector
October 1, 2010 | 04:33am CEToriginalDirect’s clients can get a discount on premiums when paying it by credit card. Deepening of cooperation between Direct and GE Money…
read moreS. & W. Automobily started providing extended warranty for 1 year for new and used cars
September 30, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalThis North-Bohemian dealer of brands Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mitsubishi Fuso is cooperating with CarGarantie. Details of the warranty...
read moreCeska pojistovna to increase rates of damage liability as of January
September 29, 2010 | 04:22am CEToriginalHowever, the accident-free drivers are going to pay less than in 2010. Last rates’ update and the expected increase for 2011...
read morePeugeot to enter Czech Rep and Slovakia with program of quality used cars
September 29, 2010 | 01:28am CEToriginalAt the same time, it will become the first carmaker importing used cars from abroad. Partners Dekra, Europ Assistance, Cebia, IBS expert, TipCars...
read moreFiat placed alternatively powered vehicles by LPG on Czech market
September 29, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalThis happened after year and half preparations. Range of models and engines, parameters of aggregates, prices, warranty terms, conversion for free within funding...
read moreCitroen introduced comprehensive range of extended warranties and service contracts in Czech Rep
September 29, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginalTheir parameters can be selected at Citroenkalkulator.cz. The scope of services EssentialDrive, IdealDrive and FreeDrive, prices, financing of contracts...
read moreIIR holds specialized conference Insurance CZ&SK in Prague in mid-October
September 28, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe 7th year of the event will have two follow-ups, i.e. a workshop on commercial networks and a special day about distribution channels. The conference will have the following speakers...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel down in Czech Rep last week, up in Slovakia
September 28, 2010 | 11:15pm CEToriginalPetrol at the Czech filling stations has discounted by 6 hellers, diesel by 8 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreFiat offers extended warranty for Panda and Punto at discount in Czech Rep in September, for free within funding
September 26, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe extended warranty to 5 years/100,000 km includes assistance service for 5 years. Parameters of services and prices...
read moreRenault in September: Twingo cheaper by CZK 15,000, Kangoo Express by CZK 24,000, Megane by CZK 20,000, Scenic by CZK 25,000
September 26, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginalOn the contrary, Clio Storia became more expensive. For the Megane and Scenic model ranges the customer can newly choose a dual-clutch gearbox...
read moreToyota offers Auris at discount of up to CZK 95,000 in Czech Rep in September
September 26, 2010 | 11:00pm CEToriginalThe purchase can be combined with a Genio 50/50 credit from Toyota Financial Services. Special prices for each version...
read moreAllianz to allow motorists in Czech Rep to choose risks in damage liability, to offer three packages
September 23, 2010 | 04:56am CEToriginalThe coverage of damage by animals, natural risks, insurance of the bonus, direct liquidation of damages regardless of fault, prices and complicity...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel slightly up in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week
September 23, 2010 | 04:15am CEToriginalThe price of petrol at the Czech filling stations rose by an average of 11 hellers and diesel by 16 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreAustrian fast service network Fastbox to expand abroad, entering Czech Rep
September 20, 2010 | 03:31am CEToriginalThe company took over the premises of Halfords there and, moreover, it plans to open more service shops with car accessories sale. Service results in 2009, partners, plans for the Czech market...
read moreInsurance companies in Czech Rep expect growth rates of damage liability up to 5% in 2011
September 20, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginalThey aim to implement in them the increasing damage to health, loss of profit as well as the newly introduced payments to fire brigade. The volume and number of losses in H1 2010, estimates of insurance companies and analysts...
read moreKofron Martin left SkoFIN to join KPMG
September 17, 2010 | 01:12am CEToriginalThis happened after 14 years spent in the captive finance company of the Volkswagen Group. At KPMG he will be responsible for...
read moreRenault and Dacia prepared special discounts on new cars, financing and insurance for people affected by floods
September 17, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalThe offer applies to the region of northern Bohemia with the possibility of drawing until the end of the year. Benefits beyond other special offers...
read moreToyota offers 100 Dell notebooks in Czech Rep when negotiating financing via Internet
September 17, 2010 | 12:05am CEToriginalIt is a campaign to introduce online guaranteed pre-approval of credit or lease contract. Insurance of spare car for 15 days free of charge...
read moreCLFA: Financial leasing not decreasing dramatically, only blending with non-banking loans
September 16, 2010 | 01:20am CEToriginalReporting in the Czech Republic is different from the normal practice in the world. Only a slight growth in operating leases, the situation in Slovakia...
read moreDirect prepared subsidized insurance for seasonal drivers and motorists operating in Czech Rep only
September 15, 2010 | 01:49am CEToriginalThe discount, excess for breaching the exception, the extension of bonus insurance free of charge, a navigation for CZK 1 in September for contracts over CZK 4,000...
read moreCLFA requires amendment of Consumer Credit Act, which has not come into force yet
September 15, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginalThe reason is the inclusion of financial leasing in the law, which is beyond the EU directive and will bring complications to the leasing companies...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep changed slightly last week
September 15, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginalWhile petrol was slightly more expensive, the price of diesel went down. Details of price movements and the current prices...
read moreInsurance companies in Czech Rep to launch direct liquidation of damages regardless of fault
September 14, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginalIt has been firstly introduced by Direct, at the end of September Ceska pojistovna will follow; Kooperativa and Generali are preparing it. Analyst’s opinion, other assistance services from CP...
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