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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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Insurance companies increased price of damage liability in Czech Rep in 2013 by average of 3%
February 13, 2013 | 02:19am CEToriginalThe reason is the increasing damage to health and the deteriorating economy of this insurance. Expression of CP, Allianz, CSOB and Kooperativa...
read moreThirty-nine HEVs and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in January
February 7, 2013 | 10:59pm CEToriginalDemand for hybrids has more than doubled in the y/y comparison, mainly due to the Japanese brands. There is also a growing interest even in electric cars...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 6.6% in January, LCV sales by 27.2%
February 6, 2013 | 12:05am CEToriginalThe decline was tempered by Citroen, VW and Hyundai brands. Demand of consumers and firms, the results of brands, demand for trucks and buses...
read moreVintr (UniCredit Leasing): Car financing in Czech Rep stagnated in 2012
February 5, 2013 | 11:53pm CEToriginalEffect of re-exports, false sales and restoring of dealers; developments in the financing of trucks, machines and equipment...
read moreSDA: Nissan Motor, Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group grew most in Czech Rep in 2012
January 31, 2013 | 11:22pm CEToriginalOn the contrary, carmakers Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Renault Group failed. The results of registrations of all carmakers and brands...
read moreScania to reduce production and cancel hundreds of jobs in Europe
January 31, 2013 | 10:36pm CEToriginalTiming, HR, decline of profit in Q4 2012, increase in orders from Latin America, sale of trailer trucks in Europe in 2012 according to the statistics of ACEA…
read moreCzech Post to expand CNG fleet with more Iveco vehicles
January 29, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginalSize of the fleet with this alternative drive will therefore come close to 500 units. Details of the last tender, potential for further recovery...
read more362 HEVs and 94 EVs registered in Czech Rep in 2012
January 27, 2013 | 11:54pm CEToriginalIn December, it was 36 HEVs and 8 EVs. Mercedes and Porsche battery vehicles completed the traditional Japanese and French brands...
read moreCar sales in EU dropped by 8.2% in 2012, to the lowest level over last 17 years
January 17, 2013 | 02:31am CEToriginalOnly four of the 13 largest markets posted growth, including the Czech Republic. Double-digit drop in December, KPMG’s comment, the success of the Skoda brand and Volkswagen Group...
read moreVolkswagen Golf became Car of the Year 2013 in Czech Rep
January 15, 2013 | 02:32am CEToriginalToyota Yaris Hybrid became the Green Car of the Year, Volvo pedestrian airbag the Technical Innovation of the Year. Spot spacing of the finalists...
read moreSales of new cars up by 0.4% in Czech Rep in 2012, down by 14.9% in December
January 8, 2013 | 03:18am CEToriginalThe premium brand – BMW got into Top 10 for the first time. The slump in demand of consumers, brands results, decrease of dealer margins, PwC outlook for 2013...
read moreSale of commercial vehicles in EU fell by 18.5% in November
December 21, 2012 | 01:45am CEToriginalIt is the 11th decline in a row. A significant decrease was shown by all major markets. Development in the Czech Republic...
read moreThirty-six HEVs and twenty EVs registered in Czech Rep in November
December 18, 2012 | 12:23am CEToriginalIn the first 11 months of 2012, these are 326 HEVs and 86 EVs. The traditional Japanese and French brands were completed with Mercedes and Fisker hybrids...
read moreCar sales in EU fell by 10.3% in November, cumulatively by 7.6%
December 16, 2012 | 11:14pm CEToriginalFourteenth decline in a row, growth in the UK, market share growth of the Skoda brand, comments of Credit Suisse and KPMG...
read moreCar sales in Slovakia fell by 5.9% in November, cars burdened with new tax by 12.7%
December 16, 2012 | 10:45pm CEToriginalThe second drop in a row, the drop of VAT collection, reduction in drop by carmakers’ compensation, results for 11 months...
read moreNew car sales in Czech Rep declined in November, the most in 2012
December 5, 2012 | 08:35pm CEToriginalA drop of 10.8% was tempered by Fiat, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz, of the Top 5 VW showed positive results. Registrations of LCVs fell by only 1.2%. Results of brands, PwC’s comment...
read moreAutoRAI 2013: Organizers cancelled next year of Amsterdam Motor Show
December 4, 2012 | 03:59am CEToriginalThe reason is the lack of carmakers’ interest in the Dutch automobile fair registered in OICA calendar, even though the costs of exposing for the last 5 years have fallen to...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU fell by 9.4% in October
November 27, 2012 | 11:09pm CEToriginalIt is the 10th drop in the row. All major markets have reported a decrease. In the first ten months of 2012, sales fell...
read moreMonto became member of Czech Automotive Industry Association
November 26, 2012 | 04:27am CEToriginalThe company offers services of quality control, HR agency and installations of efficient LED and induction lighting. Clients...
read moreFleet of the Year 2013: Most popular fleet car in Czech Rep is Skoda Octavia
November 22, 2012 | 03:43am CEToriginalThis year it was nominated in another category. Individual categories have the following winners - Skoda, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Ford...
read moreCar sales in EU fell by 4.8% in October
November 18, 2012 | 11:53pm CEToriginalThirteenth decline in a row, growth in the UK, signs of stabilization in southern Europe, the positive development in Central Europe, growth in Skoda share, KPMG’s comment...
read moreThirty-nine HEVs and eighteen EVs registered in Czech Rep in October
November 13, 2012 | 05:51am CEToriginalIn the first ten months of 2012, these were 290 HEVs and 62 EVs. The traditional Japanese and French brands were completed in October with a Lexus LS facelift...
read moreZAP: Pessimistic scenario comes true first month after introduction of registration tax in Slovakia
November 12, 2012 | 04:30am CEToriginalAll suffer the consequences - the state budget, carmakers, dealers and ecology. Car sales fell by 16.6% in October, cars affected by the new tax...
read moreCar of the Year 2013 in Czech Rep: Six cars instead of usual five to fight for title
November 8, 2012 | 02:19am CEToriginalThese are representatives of BMW, Ford, Mazda, Mercedes, Toyota and Volkswagen. So far, the contest Supplier for Car of the Year has had...
read moreNew car sales up in Czech Rep in October for first time after three months
November 6, 2012 | 04:04am CEToriginalGrowth of 7.4% was driven by Volkswagen, Kia, Citroen, BMW, Dacia, Audi, Ford and Skoda brands. Registrations of LCVs, trucks and buses went down. Results of the brands, PwC’s comment...
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