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SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 13.6% y/y to 67,415 units in January, of which 65.249 cars (-8.2%) and 2,166 commercial vehicles (-68.6%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of electrified cars fell by 10.6% to 26,854 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.2% share of total output
February 28, 2026 | 10:55pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 3.9% in January (Volkswagen -3.7%; Stellantis +9.1%; Renault -16.7%; Toyota -14.3%; Hyundai -14.7%; BMW -3.3%; Mercedes-Benz +4%; Ford -5.3%; Volvo Cars -13.6%; Nissan -16.2%; BYD +175.3%; SAIC -0.8%; Suzuki -14.6%; Mazda +5.7%; Tesla -1.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -12.5%; Honda +11.9%; Mitsubishi -37.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +24.2%, PHEV +28.7%, HEV+MHEV +6.2%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -36.5%, petrol -28.2%, diesel -22.3%)
February 28, 2026 | 10:51pm CETflashread more
Czech Automotive Industry Association (AutoSAP) started publishing statistics on production of self-charging hybrids in Czechia. Total of 25,879 (passenger) hybrid electric vehicles produced in country in January (+53.9%), of which 25,839 cars (+54.1%; Hyundai: 6,171 HEVs, +12.3%; Toyota: 19,668 HEVs, +74.5%) and 40 buses (-20%; Iveco: 40 HEVs, -20%). Manufacturing of electrified vehicles increased by 55.4% to 50,839 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 40.4% share of total output
February 28, 2026 | 10:48pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.7% m/m in January, up by 0.1% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.7% y/y; used: -1.3%, -0.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+2.7%, +5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +1.3%), fuels and oils (-2.6%, -8.9%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+3%, +7.1%)
February 28, 2026 | 10:39pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 24,960 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in January (+56.5%; 20,859 battery electric vehicles, +82%, 4,101 plug-in hybrids, -8.7%), of which 24,950 cars (+56.8%; Škoda: 17,955 BEVs, +98%, 2,973 PHEVs, +24.1%; Hyundai: 2,894 BEVs, +22.6%, 1,128 PHEVs, -46.1%) and 10 buses (SOR: 2 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
February 28, 2026 | 10:34pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 10% y/y to 125,190 in January (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +18.2%, Hyundai -5.8%, Toyota -2.8%). Buses (Iveco -24.4%, SOR +585.7%), motorcycles (Jawa +34%) successful differently. Electrified vehicles are becoming one of main pillars of production in domestic car factories. Almost quarter of Škoda Auto’s production, half of Hyundai’s production in Nošovice, and all vehicles from Toyota in Kolín are models with some form of electrified drive. Models manufactured in Czechia are successful not only on domestic market but also on major European markets. Czech automotive industry is thus clearly demonstrating that it can transform technological transformation it has set out to achieve into concrete results, Petzl said. Electric car manufacturing increased by 56.8% to 24,950 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output up by 2.4% to 100,240 units
February 28, 2026 | 10:10pm CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2026 Western European new car sales outlook by 30,000 units from 11.82 million (+0.6%) to 11.85 million (+0.8%)
February 26, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales fell by 3% to 1.2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in January – China: 0.6 million BEVs and PHEVs (-20%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.32 million (+24%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.09 million (-33%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.19 million (+92%)
February 26, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In January, 51,547 used cars sold in Czechia (-13.5% y/y; BEV: 660 vehicles) with average price of CZK 323,500 (EUR 13,350; +3% m/m, +13.3% y/y). Decline in sales is due to this year's harsh winter with many freezing days, Vaněček said
February 26, 2026 | 07:41am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe down by 2.8% to 859,393 units in January. Market to grow by 0.8% to 11.85 million in 2026
February 25, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Forum Automobillogistik (Forum Automotive Logistics) 2026: BVL, VDA to hold conference on logistics in automotive industry in Wolfsburg, Germany on March 4-5. Representatives of Daimler Truck, Volkswagen Konzernlogistik, Audi, Porsche, Nio, Airbus, Mahle, ZF, Robert Bosch, Texas Instruments, 4flow, Embotech, 51Biz Luxembourg, T-Systems, AIoneers, S2data, BTV Technologies, Taktiq, RIO, PwC, Walter Schmitt (Logistik Schmitt), Schnellecke Logistics, DSV Road, Boston Dynamics, ExB Labs, INFORM, NLL (National Centre for Charging Infrastructure), Fraunhofer IML to speak at event
February 25, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
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Car Importers Association to adjust car registrations in Czech Rep for effect of consumer operating leases
December 13, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalTiming, source data, adjusted and unadjusted statistics of SDA by operator in November 2015...
read moreAntitrust office allowed Allianz to buy Wustenrot insurance business in Czech Rep
December 7, 2015 | 11:08pm CEToriginalIt is life and non-life insurance company. UOHS satement, partnership in the sale of insurance, credits and building savings...
read moreSDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep up by 24.8% in November
December 3, 2015 | 10:59pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Hyundai, BMW, VW, Renault, Ford, Nissan, Suzuki, Audi and Citroen. Low-cost brands Dacia and Lada did not show good results. Development of commercial vehicles, comments and views of PwC...
read moreSDA: 142 HEVs and 16 EVs registered in Czech Rep in October
November 29, 2015 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe register also newly includes 333 vehicles powered by CNG and 59 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results in the first 10 months...
read moreCzechBus 2015: Fair's fifth year to host 21 bus brands
November 22, 2015 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe exhibition area, bus exhibitors, suppliers of components and service equipment, the conference of LNG buses, electric buses and public transport...
read moreNational Action Plan for Clean Mobility: Czech government to approve low-emission transport development strategy
November 18, 2015 | 11:01pm CEToriginalTiming, promotion of alternative drives (BEV, PHEV, CNG, LNG, FCEV), infrastructure development, types of aid, budgets, NAP CM financing, goals for 2020, prediction of CPS and Roland Berger...
read moreACEA: EU car sales up by 2.9% in October
November 18, 2015 | 10:38pm CEToriginalThe market is growing for 26 months in a row. Results in individual countries, sales of automakers, a slight decrease of the Volkswagen Group, the demand in the first 10 months...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 10.5% in October
November 4, 2015 | 11:09pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, VW, Ford, Seat, Audi and Kia brands. Adjusted data for short-term registrations, development of commercial vehicles, comment and view of PwC...
read moreAutoSympo 2015: Symposium on alternative drives and R&D to be held in Czech Rep
November 3, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalFocus on gas and electric propulsion, the cancellation of registration fee, speakers from Skoda, Iveco, SOR, TUV Sud, TUV Nord, LeasePlan, CzechInvest and RWE...
read moreCar sales in Slovakia up by 7% Q1-3
October 29, 2015 | 11:13pm CEToriginalHowever, demand for vehicles with electric drive fell. Skoda consolidated its leading position in the local market...
read moreSDA: Ninety-five HEVs and eleven EVs registered in Czech Rep in September
October 28, 2015 | 10:54pm CEToriginalThe register also added up 207 vehicles powered by CNG and 85 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results in Q1-3...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU rose by 9.8% in September
October 18, 2015 | 11:06pm CEToriginalThe market has thus been growing 25 months in a row. Results in individual countries, sales of automakers, demand in Q1-3, KPMG comment, influence of Dieselgate...
read moreTUV Sud: New Volkswagen Group vehicles meet emission standards
October 13, 2015 | 10:58pm CEToriginalTested models, other upcoming tests (simulating real traffic, cars of other brands), European activities, AutoSAP comment on the CO2 and NOx emissions…
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 14.5% in September
October 6, 2015 | 02:47am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, VW, Nissan, Dacia, Seat, Mercedes and Audi. Data adjusted for short-term registrations, the development of commercial vehicles, errors in DS brand statistics, comment and an improved outlook of PwC...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: About 20 dealers to present 47 car brands
September 30, 2015 | 03:10am CEToriginalCompared to 2014, the new brands are Aixam, BMW, Corvette, Dacia, Ligier, Microcar, Praga and VUHL. SsangYong will be missing. Exhibitors, brands, the largest exposure, the auspices of AutoSAP...
read moreSDA: 97 HEVs and 20 EVs registered in Czech Rep in August
September 28, 2015 | 11:02pm CEToriginalThe register also included 275 vehicles powered by CNG and 77 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results over the last 8 months...
read moreDobrindt: Volkswagen circumvented emission tests in Europe, EC calls for investigation
September 25, 2015 | 01:28am CEToriginalCars with EA189 engines in the Czech Republic, testing of vehicles for other carmakers, impact of the Dieselgate on suppliers, expression of the think-tank Glopolis and companies Dekra and Roland Berger...
read moreDieselgate: CEO of Volkswagen Martin Winterkorn resigned
September 24, 2015 | 12:58am CEToriginalPotential successors, the expansion of investigations to another engine, the Green Party accusation, shares growth after a two-day decline, the possible recall action in the Czech Republic, AutoSAP comment...
read moreSkoda also used EA189 diesel engines
September 23, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginalIt does not offer them in EU anymore. The affected models, the attitude of the Czech Ministry of Transport, comments of AutoSAP and diagnostic company IHR-Technika...
read moreAutoSAP: Automakers, suppliers created over 4,000 jobs in Czech Rep over last year
September 21, 2015 | 11:09pm CEToriginalR&D companies were also taking staff. The average wage in the automotive industry increased by a few percent, worker positions more than THP and managers...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU up by 9.5% in July, by 11.2% in August
September 15, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe market has been growing for two years in a row. Results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, comments of PwC, KPMG and CSOB analysts, the impact of refugee crises in production...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 31.1% in August
September 4, 2015 | 04:13am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Ford, Opel, Hyundai, VW, BMW, Renault and Nissan. The accumulated results, data net of short-term registrations, development in commercial vehicles...
read moreCzech Leasing and Finance Association appointed new Chairman
September 3, 2015 | 01:46am CEToriginalIt happened after Jirina Tapsikova had gone from member company SkoFIN. Her successor became a former member of the CLFA Board...
read moreJirina Tapsikova moved to another position within Volkswagen Group
September 2, 2015 | 02:13am CEToriginalCountry, company, new function, her successor in the Czech branch of Volkswagen Financial Services...
read moreCar Importers Association refined statistics of new car drives in Czech Rep
August 31, 2015 | 11:05pm CEToriginalChanges relate to the category of EVS and HEVs. Details, demand for electric and gas vehicles in July, the leaders of alternative drives...
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