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Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 16.3% in Q4, by 26.5% in H2, by 34.7% to 771,100 in 2023 (VW +2.2%, +9.4%, +21.1%; Škoda +62%, +59.9%, +52.1%; SEAT+Cupra -6.2%, +14.2%, +44.3%; VW Commercial Vehicles +66.1%, +163.8%, +288%; Audi +34.4%, +50.8%, +51%; Porsche +31%, +42.2%, +16.7%; MAN +62.4%, +62.7%, +13%; VW Truck & Bus -20%, -61.2%, -62.8%; Scania -50.4%, -41.6%, -6.1%; Navistar +625.9%, +282.2%, +150.9%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (223,100 cars), VW ID.3 (140,800), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback, 111,700), Škoda Enyaq iV (including Coupé, 81,700), Audi e-Tron/Q8 e-Tron (including Sportback, 49,000), Cupra Born (45,300), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo, 40,600), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo, 28,600) were best-selling BEVs in 2023. BEV share of total deliveries rised to 8.3% (+1.4 pp, 2022: 6.9%)
January 24, 2024 | 02:33pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 3.3% in December (first drop after 16 months of growth), up by 13.9% to 10.55 million in 2023 (Volkswagen +1.1%, +18%; Stellantis -19.2%, +2.9%; Renault -4.5%, +16.9%; Hyundai +6.5%, +4.2%; Toyota +3.4%, +9.9%; BMW +10.3%, +15.5%; Mercedes-Benz -4%, +8.8%; Ford -21.3%, -4.6%; Tesla -6.9%, +89.2%; Volvo Cars -4.7%, +14.7%; Nissan +13.2%, +25.8%; Suzuki +22.4%, +43.5%; Mazda +4.7%, +34.4%; Jaguar Land Rover +10%, +18.3%; Mitsubishi -47.2%, -25.3%; Honda +13.6%, -17.7%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV -16.9%, +37%; PHEV -40.2%, -7%; HEV+MHEV +26%, +29.5%; FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +5%, +15.7%; petrol +5.1%, +10.6%; diesel -9.1%, -5.8%). Battery electric vehicles (share 14.6%) surpassed diesel cars (13.6%) in 2023
January 23, 2024 | 10:47am CETflashread more
ESG, Vision2030: ČEZ ESCO built photovoltaic (PV) power plant with peak output of 1.61 MW (718.96+894.52 kWp) on roof of Aisan Industry plant in Louny, Czechia (manufacturer of gasoline fuel pumps, other components for cars, motorcycles with 630 employees; customers, projects: Toyota, Renault, Honda, Dacia, Volvo, Suzuki, Ford, Land Rover, Jaguar, Fiat, Aprilia, Piaggio, Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson, Ducati, MV Agusta, Bitron, Delphi, Denso, Magneti Marelli, Kai). More than 3,500 solar panels installed on roofs of two halls (C, L) with area of 15,000 sqm to generate more than 1.6 GWh of green energy, saving 20% of electricity consumption (CZK 6 million/EUR 242,000). Surpluses supplied to distribution system not to constitute more than 18.4% of amount of energy produced. Aisan Industry Czech to reduce CO2 emissions by 18,800 tons in 25 years (751 tonnes/year). Investment of CZK 42 million (EUR 1.7 million) supported by subsidy of more than 25% (CZK 11.5 million/EUR 464,000) from European Union within Next Generation EU program, National Recovery Plan
January 23, 2024 | 10:36am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 2% y/y in December, up by 14.8% to 1.4 million in 2023 (Škoda+SEAT +0.8%, +24.8% to 864,889; Hyundai -10.2%, +5.6% to 340,500; Toyota +1.3%, -4.9% to 192,427). Buses (Iveco +10.3%, -0.5% to 4,741; SOR +160%, -5.4% to 492; Škoda Electric 0 units, 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -65.7%, -53.5% to 755), trucks (Tatra n/a, +6.3% to 1,432, +7.5% in Q4), towed vehicles (Agados n/a, -18.5% to 16,924, -19.6% in Q4; Schwarzmüller n/a, -34.7% to 1,283, -12.5% in Q4; Panav n/a, +8.6% to 516, +0.7% in Q4) successful differently. Despite number of challenges (Russia-Ukraine conflict, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, high energy prices, long-term unsatisfactory situation on labour market, outages and volatility in supply chains, growing foreign competition especially from Asia), we managed to return to highest volumes from 2017-2019, Jahn pointed out
January 23, 2024 | 10:27am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales up by 11.6% to 8.38 million in December, by 11.1% to 90.8 million in 2023 (Western Europe -4.3% to 1.09 million, +14.1% to 13.26 million; Eastern Europe including Turkey and Russia +27.9% to 402,171, +34.9% to 3.98 million)
January 19, 2024 | 02:51pm CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 11.2% to 239,150 in 2023, representing return to level of 2021 (239,803). Average CO2 emissions fell by 8 g/km (-7.1%) to 104 g/km or by 4 g/km (-3%) to 130 g/km excluding electric and hydrogen cars (BEVs, FCEVs). Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 19.9% (47,621 units, +39.4%)
January 19, 2024 | 02:42pm CETflashread more
Porsche Classic: After relocation of Bentley and Lamborghini dealerships in Prague, Czechia from Smíchov to Ořech, Porsche Inter Auto (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, VW Commercial Vehicles, Seikel dealer in Prague, Pilsen, Brno, Olomouc, Hradec Králové, České Budějovice, Ostrava, Opava) considers opening centre for historic Porsche models (oldtimers, youngtimers) in released premises, providing sales and service of 1948-2012 vintage cars (356, 911 F, 914, 911 G, 924, 928, 944, 959, 964 911, 968, 993 911, 986 Boxster, 996 911, Carrera GT, Cayenne, 997 911, 987 Boxster, 987 Cayman), first in Czechia. Currently, nearest Porsche Classic partners are in Germany, Poland and Hungary
January 19, 2024 | 02:32pm CETflashread more
Automotive Seating Innovation 2024: Automotive IQ (IQPC) to hold 17th conference on automotive seating innovations in areas of lightweighting, cost reduction, occupant comfort & safety in Frankfurt, Germany on February 20-22. Representatives of JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Toyota Research Institute, Bugatti Rimac, Hyundai Motor, Bentley Motors, Arrival, Lynk & Co, TOFAS (Türk Otomobil Fabrikasi Anonim Sirketi), Ford Otosan, Adient, Valeo, Fraunhofer to speak at event
January 17, 2024 | 02:34pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.5% m/m in December 2023, by 3.5% y/y (new: -0.1%, +3.6%; used: -0.8%, -7.8%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.0%, +1.1%), spare parts and accessories (+0.0%, +4.8%), fuels and oils (-4.7%, -2.9%), service works (+0.1%, +10.6%)
January 17, 2024 | 02:27pm CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 10.9% in December, by 14.4% in Q4, by 11.8% to 9.24 million in 2023 (VW +9.4%, +12.5%, +6.7%; Škoda +16.3%, +20.3%, +18.5%; SEAT+Cupra +38.5%, +36%, +34.6%; VW Commercial Vehicles +10.5%, +15.6%, +24.6%; Audi +20.5%, +20.9%, +17.4%; Lamborghini+Bentley +6.9%, +3.8%, -3%; Porsche -29.4%, -12.3%, +3.3%; MAN +0.5%, +10.6%, +37.1%; VW Truck & Bus -28.9%, -31.9%, -31.3%; Scania +1.6%, +7.7%, +13.3%; Navistar -12.9%, -5.8%, +8.5%)
January 17, 2024 | 02:21pm CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2024 Western European new car sales outlook by 30,000 units from 12.09 million to 12.12 million (+4.8%)
January 16, 2024 | 02:34pm CETflashread more
Hertsenberg: AutoBinck (Mitsubishi Motors, MG importer in Czechia, Slovakia) became distributor of Maxus (SAIC Group) for Czech and Slovak markets, launching sales of British-Chinese electric vans in 2024. AutoBinck thus expands cooperation with SAIC, adding third Chinese experience (Qoros/Chery 2013-2015, MG 2022-present). Maxus BEVs (eDeliver 3/EV30, eDeliver 9/EV90) offered in Czechia by CV Tech since 2018
January 15, 2024 | 11:46am CETflashread more
Jumpers of the Year 2023 in Czechia: Market share of Škoda (+2.25 pp, from 32.75 to 35%), Toyota (+1.48 pp, from 6.39 to 7.87%), MG (+0.97 pp, from 0.21 to 1.18%), Tesla (+0.57 pp, from 0.16 to 0.73%), Suzuki (+0.33 pp, from 1.01 to 1.34%), BMW (+0.32 pp, from 2.41 to 2.73%), Lexus (+0.22 pp, from 0.47 to 0.69%), SsangYong (+0.21 pp, from 1.22 to 1.43%), Volkswagen (+0.21 pp, from 8.34 to 8.55%), Volvo (+0.18 pp, from 1.18 to 1.36%) brands grew most, market share of Ford (-1.3 pp, from 3.85 to 2.55%), Dacia (-1.25 pp, from 4.79 to 3.54%), Opel (-0.91 pp, from 2.14 to 1.23%), SEAT (-0.69 pp, from 1.96 to 1.27%), Hyundai (-0.63 pp, from 9.69 to 9.06%), Peugeot (-0.58 pp, from 2.55 to 1.97%), Citroën (-0.49 pp, from 1.44 to 0.95%), Cupra (-0.32 pp, from 1.13 to 0.81%), Mazda (-0.22 pp, from 1.18 to 0.96%), Renault (-0.2 pp, from 2.01 to 1.81%) brands fell most, according to SDA new car registration statistics
January 15, 2024 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Coronavirus pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict reduced production of Aisan Industry in Louny, Czechia (manufacturer of gasoline fuel pumps, other components for cars, motorcycles; clients, projects: Toyota, Renault, Honda, Dacia, Volvo, Suzuki, Ford, Land Rover, Jaguar, Fiat, Aprilia, Piaggio, Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson, Ducati, MV Agusta, Bitron, Delphi, Denso, Magneti Marelli, Kai) by 30%. Aisan Industry Czech lost large Russian customer (AvtoVAZ/Lada), which took quarter of pump production. Turnover fell from CZK 2.2 billion (EUR 89 million) to CZK 1.9 billion (EUR 77 million), number of employees from more than 1,000 to around 630
January 15, 2024 | 11:32am CETflashread more
Earthquake in Japan: Toyota Motor resumed production at domestic plants on January 8 after Christmas company-wide holiday, although some of its suppliers (Aisin, Sumitomo Electric) on Noto Peninsula suffered damage on January 1. Automaker has enough parts in stock for now
January 12, 2024 | 06:52pm CETflashread more
SDA: Average CO2 emissions from new cars sold (registered) in Czechia fell by 1 g/km (-0.7%) to 137 g/km in 2023. Tesla (0 g/km, +0 g/km y/y), DS (104, -4), Fiat (112, -18), Mitsubishi (114, +9), Jeep (118, -32), Citroën (119, -9), Lexus (122, -49), Peugeot (122, -3), Opel (123, -11), Suzuki (124, -1), Renault (127, +4), Toyota (129, -4), Mini (131, +1), Škoda (131, +1), Kia (133, -1) had lowest fleet emissions, Aston Martin (359, n/a), Rolls-Royce (331, -36), Lamborghini (328, n/a), Ineos (319, n/a), Chevrolet (299, n/a), Bentley (287, n/a), Ferrari (266, -9), Alpina (260, +15), Maserati (241, -17), Porsche (227, +20), Land Rover (211, -14), Jaguar (190, -3), Audi (186, +5), SsangYong (186, +3), Subaru (186, +1) highest
January 12, 2024 | 06:35pm CETflashread more
Mototechna (Aures Holdings) Barometer: 70,304 nearly-new used cars (up to 5 years/50,000 km; 3,070 BEVs +72%, 4,381 HEVs +19.4%) advertised in Czechia in 2023 with mean value (median) of price of CZK 684,950 (EUR 27,890, +CZK 34,950/+5.4% y/y), offer fell by 4.3%/3,178 vehicles y/y. Situation in other countries in Central Europe (V4) different – Slovakia (36,118 cars, +50%; CZK 822,000/EUR 34,250, +CZK 133,200/+19.3%), Poland (117,346 cars, +10.9%; CZK 683,000/PLN 128,900, +CZK 76,000/+12.5%)
January 12, 2024 | 06:27pm CETflashread more
SDA: Alternatively-powered new car (APV) registrations in Czechia up by 39.4% to 51,418 in 2023 (FCEV 16 vehicles, +433.3%; BEV 6,640, +70.6%; PHEV 5,653, +58.8%; HEV 35,151, +42.5%; CNG 456, -43.6%; LPG 3,502, -11.7%) while petrol (146,676, +14.9%) and diesel ones (55,556, +17%) grew less
January 10, 2024 | 01:24pm CETflashread more
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