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Motocykel Auto Motor Caravan Show 2026: More than 170 exhibitors (ASP Group, Auto-Impex, BMW Slovak Republic, Harley-Davidson Czech Republic, Honda Motor Europe, Kawasaki Motors Europe, KTM Central East Europe, MR43 SK, MSC/Magyar Suzuki Corporation, Nevima Group) to join motorcycle fair in Bratislava, Slovakia (March 12-15), presenting 42 motorbike brands (Astreea, Boce/BOCC, Benelli, BMW, Benda, Brixton, Brough Superior, BRP, Can-Am, CFMoto, Ducati, GasGas, Goes, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Indian, Italjet, Jawa, Kawasaki, Keeway, Kove, KTM, Kymco, Linhai, Loncin, Malaguti, Morbidelli, Moto Morini, Motron, Royal Enfield, Segway, Super Soco, Suzuki, SYM, TGB, Triumph, UM, QJMotor, Vmoto, Voge, Zontes), 15 car brands (Suzuki, Nissan, Fiat, Ford, BYD, Voyah, Dongfeng, Citroën, MG, Isuzu, Piaggio, Mini, Jaecoo, Omoda, Iveco) and 13 recreational vehicle brands (Dethleffs, Etrusco, CI/Caravans International, Hobby, Bürstner, Eura Mobil, Rapido Group, Benimar, Knaus, Morelo, Weinsberg, Tabbert, T@B). This is second year after Incheba cancelled Bratislava Motor Show (Autosalon Bratislava) exhibition, adding cars and caravans to motorcycles
March 11, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 3.8% in February (motorcycles +31.4%; buses +25.1%; vans/trucks -5%; trailers -7.3%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 27.3% to 70,603 units (46,275 BEVs +28.7%, 24,328 PHEVs +24.5%), representing share of 33.4% (21.9+11.5%)
March 11, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 93.7 million (+1.9%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 93.5 million (+1.7%). Our Chinese sales outlook has been revised down by around 300,000 units based on weaker momentum in new year. Although China should still see some growth in 2026, developing markets such as India will also contribute significantly to global expansion in light-vehicle sales this year, while most mature markets are expected to see flat outcome or only modest gains, Oakley (GlobalData) said
March 11, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Tesla reportedly asked its suppliers to replace Chinese parts in cars manufactured in USA (plants in Fremont and Texas) by 2027. Replacement of some China-made components is already expected to have taken place. Automaker is said to be working to build production process that is more resistant to political decisions. Company did not comment on information
March 10, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France down by 14.7% in February (vans up to 5.1 tonnes +2.2%; trucks -7.7%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) up by 9.8 pp to 27.5% in first two months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 13.5 pp to 79.9%
March 10, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in February (JD Power/GlobalData: -3.8%; Cox Automotive: -3.4%, -2.2% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -3.4%). As in January, performance is being shaped by depressed electric vehicle (EV) retail demand, while elevated transaction prices continue to weigh on volumes through ongoing affordability pressure. Despite relatively slow start to year, acceleration in sales pace is expected over balance of 2026, starting with March, which is traditionally high-volume sales month with elevated promotional activity from manufacturers, King (JD Power) said
March 10, 2026 | 07:35am CETflashread more
Mobility Move (formerly ElekBu) 2026: Total of 119 exhibitors to join 17th public road-based transport fair in Berlin, Germany (March 10-12), including BYD, Daimler Buses, Ebusco, Carrosserie Hess, Ikarus, Iveco Bus, Karsan, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Škoda Group, Solaris Bus & Coach, VDL Bus & Coach, VinFast eBus, Wrightbus, Zhongtong Bus, 12-05 Solutions/Jouri, ABB, Air Products, Amcon Software, Applied Autonomy, Altron, BHFM Technologies, Blic, Bosch Mobility, BPV Consult, BALM (Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität), Captron Electronic, CarMedialab, Cavendish Hydrogen, COS, DELFI, Dekra, DEVK, DHP Technology, Driventic, E4You/Grotec, Ebblo, Eberspächer, Ebusplan, EEBC (European Electrical Bus Company), Electrive Commercial, Elexon, EMCEL, Fairfleet, Fenexity, Forum für Verkehr und Logistik, Gahlow Design, GIRO, HighQ, Hitachi Energy, Holon, Hübner, Ignite/Forvia Hella, IMSS (INIT Mobility Software Solutions), Ioki, IVU Traffic Technologies, Jebsen & Jessen e-Mobility, K2 Mobility, KCW, Kempower, Kienzle Automotive, Herbert Kneitz, Kontiki, Konvekta, Koopmann, Kwetta, Luminator Technology, Lumino, Masats, MCV, Microvast, Munk, NeMo.bil (New Mobility Paderborn), NIIMO (Network Initiative for Intelligent Mobility), OG Clean Fuels, Onway, O-TON Call Center Services, Peak Mobility/PSI Transcom, PI Labs, PMF Stalen, PwC, Rupprecht Consult, Ryze Power, SBRS/Shell Recharge, Schunk, Siemens, Sinos, Spheros, Staff-Eye, Stausberg & Vosding, Ster, SUE (Self-Driving Urban E-Shuttle), Systrans/Equans, TeleMatrik, Trapico, Tremonia Mobility, Uedelhoven Studios, ÜSTRA, VCDB (VerkehrsConsult Dresden-Berlin), VDV, Vector Informatik, Ventura Systems, VHH Mobility/AHOI, VisaBee, Volytica Diagnostics, Westfalen Weser Ladeservice, Yatta, Zenobē, ZF. Simultaneously, four conferences to take place (VDV-Electric Bus Conference, VDV-Congress on Future Autonomous Driving, Forum AI & Digitalization, Kontiki Conference), with speakers from Deutsche Bahn/DB Regio, Ruter, Transdev, Gevas Software, Via Mobility, e-Mobil BW, Horx Future, Fraunhofer IVI, Pulsetrain, Interlink, ADASTEC, Heag Mobilo, MovingFutures, Geotab, Waymo, Motor AI, Uber, Mercedes-Benz, MOIA/Volkswagen, Better Mobility
March 9, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 11,130 MWh of zero-emission electricity (+47% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in 2025 during 565,000 recharges (+37%) at 896 charging stations (+92 – of which 77 AC, 10 DC, 5 UFC) with 1,395 charging points. Average electricity consumption per transaction continues to grow – 15.8 kWh (+19%) at AC stations with charging time of 160 minutes (+26%), 21.8 kWh at DC stations with charging time of 34 minutes, 29.7 kWh at UFC stations with charging time of 29 minutes. Network's time utilization reached 7.73% on average (+46%), performance utilization reached 3.71% (+30%). In addition, average monthly time utilization regularly exceeded 10% in Q4 and performance utilization was close to 5%. Year 2025 was primarily period of completing projects from previous subsidy calls and preparing for further development. We have deepened our long-term cooperation with OMV, with which we plan to build 113 ultra-fast charging stations in 48 locations throughout Czechia in coming years. Cooperation with partners such as Hornbach, Penny, Finep or Ikea is also very successful, Hladík said
March 9, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Stellantis impacted by cyber attack in September 2025, when hacking/extortion group ShinyHunters gained unauthorized access to up to 18 million customer records (containing names and contact details) in North America (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram, Mopar) through third party – partner company Salesforce. Affected platform does not store financial or sensitive personal information, automaker pointed out
March 9, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
Volkswagen Financial Services: Nataliya Bauhuber to move to another position within Volkswagen Group. André Warmuth appointed as new Managing Director for Back Office and Middle Office of branch in Czechia (Škofin) on March 1, coming from Volkswagen Bank Greece
March 6, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Motosalon 2026: 2M Power/Motopark (Yamaha), Airmoto (Fantic, Sherco), Antik Telecom (Vmoto), ASP Group (Linhai, TGB), Baltyre (Astreaa, Stribor), BCE (BRP, Can-Am, Lynx, Ski-Doo), BMW Czech Republic (BMW Motorrad), CarTec Motor (Kove, MV Agusta, Stark Future), CarTec Praha (BMW Motorrad), DK Auto-moto (Triumph, Akrapovič), EcoWheel, ELS Moto (Arctic Leopard), Etom.pro (EridePro, Stark Future, Surron), Faber Moto (Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Vespa), Gorex (Loncin, Voge), Harley-Davidson Czech Republic, Honda Motor Europe, Invelt, Jawa Moto, Journeyman CZ (CFMoto, Goes), Kawasaki Motors Europe, Kentoya Motors, KTM (GasGas, Husqvarna, KTM), Lera Motors, Magyar Suzuki Corporation/MSC, M.C.F. CZ (Ducati, Honda RedMoto), Meteor Motor Tech CR (Indian, Polaris, Triumph), Motocentrum Barth (Aprilia, BMW Motorrad, CFMoto, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Vespa, Yamaha), MR43 (Moto Morini, Zontes), Nevima Group (Benda, Benelli, Brixton, Keeway, Morbidelli, SWM, SYM), Mayers Motors/Scooters (Fantic, Peugeot Motocycles, QJMotor), Pyramida Průhonice (Yuki), Quad-ATV.cz (Xmotos, X-scooters), Renocar (BMW Motorrad), Rezon Motorcycles, Rulyt (Racceway), Segway Powersports, Street Moto (AJP Motos), Vintage Garage Motors (Royal Enfield), Yamaha Motor Europe, D.A.S., DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Tomket (Linglong, Nankang, Tomket) to join fair for motorcycles, ATVs, accessories, clothing in Brno, Czechia (March 5-8). Veletrhy Brno (BVV) expect 60,000-70,000 visitors
March 6, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
H2 Forum 2026: IPM to hold conference, workshops, exhibition, B2B matchmaking meeting, other networking events on activities of hydrogen industry pioneers in Berlin, Germany on March 3-4. Representatives of Hyundai Energy & Hydrogen, Siemens Energy, Capgemini Engineering, Sunfire, Salzgitter Flachstahl, Andritz, ThyssenKrupp Nucera, Air Liquide, Fest, SHS Stahl-Holding-Saar, Ionysis, Akros Energy, Hypermotive, WEW (Water Electrolysis Works), BtX Energy, CibusCell Technology, Neuman & Esser (NEA), Keyou, EDAG Engineering, Swan Analytische Instrumente, Güntner, TMEIC (Toshiba/Mitsubishi Electric), Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, RCT GH, Hystar, s-H2 Sustainable Hydrogen, GASAG, EWE Hydrogen, Gasunie, Storengy/Engie, THEnergy, Shell, Eternal Power, Gasgrid, Cruh21 (Drees & Sommer), Ramboll, Equinor, RWE Generation, Storag Etzel, Hydropulse, TEAL Mobility, Enertrag, Yara Clean Ammonia, Stiesdal Hydrogen, Uniper, DWV (German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association), Hydrogen Europe, Hydrogen Council, EIB (European Investment Bank), DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water), H2UB, AquaVentus to speak at events
March 4, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Czech Car Importers Association (SDA), Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): Customers in Czechia (of which 75% are companies and entrepreneurs, average CO2 emissions of ICEV+CNG+LPG+MHEV+HEV+PHEVs over 128 g/km) continue to buy new internal combustion cars with more powerful engines (with higher fuel consumption and emissions) than clients in Austria (122), according to registration and fleet emissions statistics of two neighboring, similarly mountainous countries for 2025
March 4, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
Hydrogen Days 2026: Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (HYTEP) to hold 16th conference on hydrogen technologies, challenges of hydrogen economy in Czechia and EU in Prague, Czechia on March 11-13. Program of conference with subtitle 'Hydrogen at the Crossroads – Courage to Continue' to be divided into three thematic areas – development and deployment of hydrogen in energy (hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, energy storage, infrastructure, cogeneration systems, fuel cells, reversible fuel cells), development and deployment of hydrogen in transportation (fuel cells as energy source for mobile applications, powertrains based on hydrogen combustion, combined systems, use of hydrogen drives in forklifts, cars, trucks, buses, ships and trains, hydrogen infrastructure), cross cutting and overarching issues (education & information, legislation & safety, reliability, certification, grid integration, market introduction, business cases, hydrogen valleys, cooperation possibilities, European policies and national strategies, decarbonization potential, green hydrogen policy). Representatives of Hyundai Motor Group, BMW, Hörmann Vehicle Engineering, Resato, Siemens Energy Global, Bosch, Devinn, ElementarHy, Nano Advanced, Materials Mates, Dinex, Valcon, Gascade, Orlen Unipetrol, Engie, Hellenic Hydrogen, Net4gas/ČEPS, Gasunie, Gas Storage CZ/ČEPS, RAG Austria, Wien Energie, Motor Oil Hellas, MOL, KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power), BloombergNEF, MPO, Fraunhofer IEG, HyCentA Research, ITAE (Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy Nicola Giordano), DLR (German Aerospace Center), ENNOH (European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen), GIE (Gas Infrastructure Europe), ÚJV Řež, HZwo, NVAS (Slovak National Hydrogen Association), Czech Academy of Sciences, number of universities to speak at event
March 2, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 6.7% in January (vans +10.2%; trucks +19.6%; buses -31.6%; motorcycles +9.3%; trailers+semitrailers -3.2%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 940 -4.2%, PHEV: 850 +32.6%, LPG: 226 -40.2%, petrol: 11,772 -9.6%, diesel: 4,250 -1.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (16,022), 4,482 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+6.1%)
March 2, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
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Radek Smejkal left insurance company Direct, being replaced by Petr Ouska
June 15, 2011 | 12:35am CEToriginalIn the autumn of 2009, Smejkal started up business through partners, Ouska is going to continue in it. Profiles of both managers...
read moreSixt, E.ON, Mercedes-Benz opened two charging stations for EVs in Czech Rep, preparing other
June 15, 2011 | 12:28am CEToriginalAt the same time, Sixt placed EVs to its offer as the second car rental in the Czech Republic. Locations, model and number of cars, rental prices...
read moreGenerali introduced new accident insurance for older cars in Czech Rep
June 14, 2011 | 04:22am CEToriginalTwo variants of risk cover, four limits of indemnity, liability, settlement by budget, age of the vehicle, examples and prices, statistics of car thefts...
read moreInsurance companies in Czech Rep offer better communication via smart phones
June 14, 2011 | 04:06am CEToriginalThey want to simplify the situation after a car accident or car failure to their clients. Applications of Ceska pojistovna, Kooperativa, Direct; Generali on Facebook...
read moreGlobal Assistance: Number of assistance interventions of automobile insurance continues to grow
June 14, 2011 | 03:57am CEToriginalIn the Czech Republic, however, not all clients use assistance services of their insurance company, they do so abroad. Statistics of Kooperativa and CPP in 2010...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week
June 14, 2011 | 03:50am CEToriginalPetrol became cheaper by 9 hellers, or by 1.3 cent, diesel by 8 hellers, or by 1.3 cent. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreHasicska vzajemna pojistovna increased damage liability rates
June 13, 2011 | 12:17am CEToriginalAt the same time, the insurer favoured drivers over 30 years. The maximum bonus for 2011 increased to 60%...
read moreDvorak Rent A Car: Seat cars proved good in car rental, to take three times more cars in 2011
June 9, 2011 | 01:36am CEToriginalSeat cars have thus proved good at another Czech car rental. Compared to 2010, another model has been added, and motorizations have changed...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel more expensive in Czech Rep last week, prices stagnated in Slovakia
June 9, 2011 | 01:12am CEToriginalPetrol sold at Czech filling stations became more expensive by 10 hellers, diesel by 12 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreThomas Muller became new head for CEE at CarGarantie
June 8, 2011 | 03:07am CEToriginalHe will be responsible for seven countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He replaced Michael Erb, who...
read moreHyundai returned to exclusive branded financing in Czech Rep, having confirmed its long-term partner, CSOB Leasing in tender
June 6, 2011 | 06:00am CEToriginalThree leasing companies have been providing branded financing so far. The start of cooperation, history of financing of Hyundai cars...
read moreGolden Crown 2011: Kooperativa and CSOB Leasing have best financial products in automotive financing and insurance
June 6, 2011 | 05:37am CEToriginalOther companies also scored in the competition, i.e. Ceska pojistovna, Raiffeisen - Leasing, ALD Automotive and Hertz Lease. The winning car products...
read moreStrand (Allianz): Prices of damage liability in Czech Rep to fall by 5% in 2011
June 3, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalHowever, the decline will be smaller than in 2010 and 2009. A discount for children in the contract, the outlook for accident insurance, new complicity of 1%/CZK 1,000...
read morePPF Group authorized Home Credit executives to build new Czech bank, Air Bank
June 2, 2011 | 03:35am CEToriginalThe company’s own staff has been promoted to the Home Credit board of directors in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Details of four personnel changes...
read moreMasterCard: Card systems can be used for e-mobility in place of D-intensive applications
June 2, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginalAn example of a multifunctional City Card in Bratislava, the participation of partners in the project, micropayments PayPass, financial performance...
read moreGenerali PPF Holding retained Stefan Tillinger, having appointed him head of Generali in Czech Rep
June 1, 2011 | 05:16am CEToriginalHe will replace Petr Kopecky after three years in the function, who is going to retire from the company...
read moreCeska pojistovna launched accident insurance 6+ for older cars on market
June 1, 2011 | 05:04am CEToriginalIt is a comprehensive insurance for 6-20 year-old vehicles with three performance levels up to CZK 100,000. Product specifications, prices, examples...
read moreAllianz intends to further improve damage liability portfolio in Czech Rep, willing to attract decent drivers
June 1, 2011 | 04:55am CEToriginalThe insurance company has cheapened damage liability for decent drivers. On the contrary, it has increased the price for offenders. Details of pricing changes, the insurance supplement...
read moreSixt to expand fleet of car rental in the Czech Republic with EVs
May 31, 2011 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe company wants to address corporate customers with the option to include EVs in their fleets. Model and prices, the current fleet of the car rental...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week, prices were flat in Slovakia
May 31, 2011 | 02:39am CEToriginalPetrol sold at filling stations in the Czech Republic became cheaper by 19 hellers, diesel by 13 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read morePeter Tolgyesi to leave LeasePlan after 14 years, Milan Ptacnik to replace him
May 26, 2011 | 03:08am CEToriginalPtacnik’s shift to the post of Sales and Marketing Director will require changes in the acquisition department...
read moreCitroen delivered C-Zero EV to first client in Czech Rep - to LeasePlan
May 25, 2011 | 05:50am CEToriginalLeasePlan has rented it to the energy company PRE on a full-service lease. Starting of orders at dealers, sales plan for the C-Zero in 2011...
read moreCCS: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week
May 25, 2011 | 05:23am CEToriginalPetrol became cheaper by 8 hellers, diesel 14 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week, development in Slovakia...
read moreUniCredit Leasing agreed on brand financing of Schmitz semitrailers in Czech Rep
May 24, 2011 | 04:27am CEToriginalFinancial leasing LeaseTruck with free mobility insurance for 3 years will also be offered under the brand EWT Finance…
read moreCEZ to select two partners in charging station tender
May 23, 2011 | 02:34am CEToriginalThe number of candidates for the contract and registered companies, the date of its publication, the system of payments for electricity, the standard of outlets, rental of Peugeot iOn by ALD Automotive...
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Project M-LightEn (Monocoque architecture – Lightweight and Low Energy): Gordon Murray...
Dataforce: New car sales in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) to fall by 0.1% to...
Portu, ČSÚ: Czechs with average net wage in 2025 (CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600 in Q2) work 10.7...
SeAH FSI (manufacturer of fluid systems for automobiles and home appliances with 19...
Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at 2023 e-Salon clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia...
Kasko (manufacturer of plastic parts with 330 employees in Slavkov, Czechia; supplier for...
Palíšek (Siemens): By fighting for internal combustion engines (ICEs), Czechs lobbying for...
Centre for European Policy (CEP): Planned introduction of EU Emissions Trading Scheme for...
Klíma (E.ON Drive Infrastructure/EDRI): Czechia currently has sufficient charging...
National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) warned against transfering system...
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Since 2015, total of 11,437 companies set targets...
JATO Dynamics: USA, Germany made greater technological progress in electromobility than...
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): DSV and its suppliers ordered 300 Volvo electric...
Pirelli and its second largest shareholder MTP/Camfin (27.4% interest; controlled by...
GlobalData: New diesel car (including diesel hybrid) sales in Western Europe down by 17%...
The Climate Pledge: Initiative to achieve net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions by 2040 (10...
World Health Organization (WHO) classified automotive gasoline as proven carcinogen....
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited...
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fuelled) in Czechia became almost three...
The Climate Pledge: Amazon ordered more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 (621 kWh...
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Dolák (Toyota dealer in Příbram, Písek, Tábor, České Budějovice and Pilsen, Czechia)...
Škoda increased prices of all internal combustion engine (ICE) models in Czechia by up to...
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy...
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Davo Car (80,000 sqm used car shop with 140 employees in Olbramovice, Czechia; turnover of...
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