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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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41 cars to compete for title of Car of the Year 2012 in Czech Rep
October 10, 2011 | 02:42am CEToriginalBrands with most representatives are Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Citroen and Lancia. Nominated cars...
read moreRenault balanced prices of Megane GT coupe and station wagon in October
October 10, 2011 | 02:34am CEToriginalAt the same time, the Twingo has become more expensive by CZK 5,000. Prices of Dacia cars have not changed. A new version of the Kangoo Express Cool with air conditioning and a car radio for an additional fee of CZK 5,000...
read moreToyota prepared autumn special offer for Aygo, Verso and Avensis in Czech Rep
October 10, 2011 | 02:22am CEToriginalThe Aygo Base Cool with the price of CZK 169,900, according to the importer, has become the cheapest car with air conditioning on the market. Sets of winter tires for selected models for free...
read moreAllianz launched own "eCall" in Czech Rep, yet for fleet customers only
October 6, 2011 | 12:08am CEToriginalAssistance in case of an accident, failure or theft will be provided by assistance service by ensuring communication with the black box in the vehicle. Defence against accident hunters...
read moreJan Dryak joined AAA Auto
October 5, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginalAfter many years working in the leasing company CSOB Leasing , he joined the used car dealer. At AAA Auto he took the position of...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices almost flat in Czech Rep last week
October 5, 2011 | 12:34am CEToriginalPetrol became cheaper by 6 hellers, the price of diesel went up by 3 hellers. Analysts’s expectations for this week...
read moreDusan Fornusek left SkoFIN
September 30, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginalHe held the post of commercial director over the last year, in the company he worked for five years. His responsibility was taken over by...
read morePPF reportedly planning to leave insurance industry, intends to sell share in Generali PPF Holding
September 30, 2011 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe first attempt failed. The value of shares, a joint venture with VTB in Russia, the resolution of the Ingosstrakh dispute, focus on other fields...
read moreCarGarantie expanded cooperation with Auto-plus with two new types of guarantees in Czech Rep
September 27, 2011 | 03:06am CEToriginalDetails of the loyalty program and guarantee following the factory warranty, the history of cooperation of the insurance company and the Czech importer of Volkswagen Group...
read moreSeat launched autumn campaign with special prices, free winter wheels and discount on parts in Czech Rep
September 27, 2011 | 02:53am CEToriginalFinancing options, alternative Economy parts for cars older than 5 years, a new version of the Altea XL and Alhambra with all-wheel drive...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices stagnated in Czech Rep last week
September 27, 2011 | 02:48am CEToriginalPetrol sold at Czech petrol stations remained at CZK 34.91/litre, diesel prices slightly grew by 3 hellers to CZK 34.30. Analysts’s expectations for this week...
read moreAutomotomat.cz: First discount portal for sales of new cars and motorcycles entered Czech market
September 19, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalAuthor of the project, the amount of discounts, co-dealers and brands, estimated sales, insurance partner, expansion in Central Europe, KPMG sectoral analysis...
read moreMAI Insurance Group expands with AIM non-life division in CEE
September 19, 2011 | 11:51pm CEToriginalIn the Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria they offer motor vehicle insurance, including warranty insurance and GAP insurance. Partner for assistance services...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel more expensive in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week
September 19, 2011 | 11:38pm CEToriginalPrices of petrol and diesel at Czech filling stations fell by 19 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreImporto Drive started to import cars manufactured abroad to Czech Rep
September 18, 2011 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThis independent car dealer has added Ford to brands Skoda and Hyundai. A new showroom in Klatovy, sales results, financing with three partners...
read moreSkoFIN began selling cars seized from leasing through online auction
September 14, 2011 | 05:37am CEToriginalAs a partner SkoFIN chose Porsche Inter Auto. Details of the cooperation, access to auctions, auction dates...
read moreOnboard.cz began selling black boxes for cars with Axa Assistance services in Czech Rep
September 14, 2011 | 05:24am CEToriginalPrices for cars, trucks and buses; the insurance limits; help for drivers, police and insurance companies; details of onboard cameras and services...
read moreCredium launched online system for business transaction processing in Czech Rep
September 14, 2011 | 05:17am CEToriginalThe main innovation is a guarantee of time at approvals. Statistics for the first month (June), increasing demand for GAP insurance...
read moreAxa Assistance started to provide tire insurance at Tomket’s e-shop in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 13, 2011 | 04:55am CEToriginalThe collaboration concerns the e-shop Nejlevnejsipneu.cz and includes assistance services. Conditions, indemnity limits, period of insurance, details...
read moreJakub Hodanek became new sales and marketing director of Europ Assistance in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 13, 2011 | 04:28am CEToriginalHe replaced Vladimir Fuchs in the position, who was appointed general manager of the company. Hodanek’s previous locations...
read moreCCS: Fuel significantly more expensive in Czech Rep last week
September 13, 2011 | 04:00am CEToriginalThe price of petrol rose by 58 hellers, diesel by 53 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreCCS began offering discounted insurance for their card holders in Czech Rep
September 9, 2011 | 03:07am CEToriginalThere is an online calculator available for CCS clients at Pojisteni.ccs.cz. The insurance partner...
read moreEurop Assistance prepared new product EuroComfort for ALD Automotive in Czech Rep
September 9, 2011 | 02:41am CEToriginalIt is a premium assistance program, which includes an increased right for the use of a spare car for the duration of...
read moreVolkswagen prepared autumn special offer for commercial vehicles with discounts up to CZK 150,000 in Czech Rep
September 8, 2011 | 07:46am CEToriginalThe affected models and versions, discounts and bonuses for financing from SkoFIN, sales over eight months, market development, expectations for 2011...
read moreCarGarantie entered Czech Rep with new product of loyalty programme
September 7, 2011 | 05:30am CEToriginalThe product has already been introduced by the BMW Group and Volkswagen Group. Details of the new service, expansion in Europe and Asia...
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