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PwC increased 2024 Czech new car registrations forecast from 200,000-220,000 units (-1% to -10%, 2023: 221,422) to 205,000-225,000 units (-7% to +2%). Demand for cars continues to be significantly affected by current relatively less favorable economic situation (weak economy, expensive financing), which, according to current forecasts, we expect gradual improvement during this year, especially with regard to development of inflation. Improving indicators to gradually improve purchasing power of companies and consumers as well as their mood and have positive effect on demand. So far, however, this influence on registrations is only cautious, Janeček said
April 9, 2024 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
Jakub Pončík, former Head of Powertrain Design, appointed as new Director of Research and Development at Tatra Trucks. Radomír Smolka, member of Board of Directors for R&D at Tatra Trucks and Director of Research and Development at Tatra Defense Vehicle, transferred operational management of department, focusing on strategic planning and decision-making
April 9, 2024 | 05:33pm CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2024 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 89.1 million (+3%) to 89.3 million (+3.2%). Large proportion of easy gains have now been achieved due to improved inventory levels enabling pent-up demand to be met. In addition, inflation and cost of living remain challenges facing consumers, while slowdown in economic growth is still on cards, even if recent data suggests that global outlook is improving, Oakley (GlobalData) said
April 8, 2024 | 12:40pm CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 15.5%/3,462 units in March (companies and entrepreneurs: -3,188, consumers: -274), up by 2.2% to 57,605 in Q1 (vans +6.5%, +18.3%; trucks -20.7%, -16.8%; buses +238.5%, +127.7%; motorcycles -3.1%, +7.7%; trailers+semitrailers -9.4%, -6%)
April 8, 2024 | 12:32pm CETflashread more
SYMA (Systems of Management) 2024: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 26th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (TISAX, Automotive Core Tools, VDA 6.3:2023, Reverse FMEA, artificial intelligence/AI, digitization of production, optical measurement, carbon duty/CBAM, ESG, HR) in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia on April 11-12. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Continental Automotive Czech Republic, ON Semiconductor Czech Republic (Onsemi), Robert Bosch, ČEZ, Slovnaft, Doosan Škoda Power, Yusen Logistic Czech, 24 Vision, Next Generation Security Solutions (NGSS), Twinzo (5.0 Technologies), DQS Slovakia, Specialist Service, Technical University of Liberec (TUL), Škoda Auto University (ŠAVŠ) to speak at event
April 5, 2024 | 09:57am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: 121,209 used cars (1,786 HEVs, +147 m/m, +594 y/y; 1,073 BEVs, +88 m/m, +379 y/y), most in last five years, advertised in Czechia in March with mean value (median) of price of CZK 210,000 (EUR 8,300; -CZK 5,000/-2.3% m/m, +CZK 10,000 Kč/+5% y/y). Offer grew by 11,609 cars (+10.6%) m/m, by 8,916 cars (+7.9%) y/y
April 5, 2024 | 09:53am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto expects 81% penetration of beam headlights in LED Matrix version (second generation, with integrated all-weather light instead of conventional fog light) for new Superb (liftback MHEV from CZK 935,000/EUR 36,880, combi from CZK 975,000/EUR 38,460, 4x4 from CZK 1.13 million/EUR 44,380, Sportline and PHEV available later) versus 19% in Standard (LED) one
April 5, 2024 | 09:49am CETflashread more
Automotive Day 2024: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 3rd exhibition of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles and hybrids (over 30 models from 14 brands such as Hyundai, Škoda, Kia, Toyota, Citroën, Volkswagen, Peugeot, BMW, Tesla, Tatra, Suzuki, Lexus) in Prague, Czechia on April 10 with test drives and conference on Contemporary market challenges of automotive industry (electromobility and other alternative drives, car power systems and increasing demands on infrastructure, AI in Automotive, autonomous driving systems). Representatives of ČVUT, AutoSAP, EY (Ernst & Young), CIIRC, Siemens, PRE (Pražská energetika), DPP, Škoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, SDA, Volkswagen, Citroën, Kia, Toyota, Peugeot to speak at conference. Event designed for students, academics as well as general and professional public
April 3, 2024 | 09:57am CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 6.3% to EUR 657 per claim in 2023, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and fuel system (including turbochargers) defects are most often, engine repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics system are most reliable
April 3, 2024 | 09:52am CETflashread more
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Volkswagen increased sales of VW, Audi and Seat cars in Czech Rep in H1 by 3.2%
July 12, 2012 | 04:29am CEToriginalRegistrations went up more. Results of individual brands, the current dealer network, the term of renaming Import Volkswagen Group...
read moreZAP: Slovak car market to decline by at least 15% after introduction of registration taxes
July 12, 2012 | 04:09am CEToriginalMoreover, the loss of VAT collection will be higher than income from the registration tax, according to ZAP. In June, car sales in Slovakia fell by 5%, LCV sales by 30%...
read more32 HEVs and eight EVs registered in Czech Rep in June
July 11, 2012 | 06:17am CEToriginalThere were 155 HEVs and 21 EVs registered over H1 2012. In June, first Citroen hybrids were added...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 12.3% in June, LCV sales dropped by 5.7%
July 9, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginalThe growth was driven by Hyundai, Skoda, Kia, Toyota and BMW. Registrations of trucks fell by 6.3%. The potential effect of the central register failure…
read moreVosicky (Hyundai): Statistics of car registrations in Czech Rep being also distorted by fraudulent handling with certificates of conformity
June 29, 2012 | 12:01am CEToriginalEstimated volume, increase of share of re-exports by 2 percentage points in 2012, the 'real' Czech car market...
read moreCar of the Year 2013 in Czech Republic: Journalists agreed with carmakers on single competition
June 21, 2012 | 11:46pm CEToriginalIt will be done by the rules of COTY, and the public voting will have no affect on the winner. The timing of the next steps...
read moreFraikin expands in CEE, after Poland and Slovakia entered Czech Rep
June 20, 2012 | 01:47am CEToriginalPlans of this provider of commercial vehicle rental on the Czech market, the head in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, business results in Central Europe, partners...
read moreCar sales in EU fell by 8.7% in May, seventh decline in a row
June 18, 2012 | 05:47am CEToriginalThe decline was partly moderated by sales growth in the UK, i.e. by 7.9%. Skoda growth during the crisis compared to Seat...
read more31 HEVs and 6 EVs registered in Czech Rep in May
June 13, 2012 | 03:12am CEToriginalOver five months of 2012 about 123 HEVs and 13 EVs were registered in the country. Apart from the traditional Japanese brands Toyota, Lexus and Honda the first hybrids of Peugeot and Opel joined them in May...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 3.2% in May, LCV sales down by 11.3%
June 5, 2012 | 09:55pm CEToriginalThe growth was driven by the Skoda, Hyundai and Nissan brands. Registrations of trucks fell by 10.2%. Details...
read moreCzech Rep might contribute to ecological disposal of cars
June 4, 2012 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThe government is also considering a bonus malus system when buying a new car, introduction of road tax for private vehicles and low emission zones in city centres...
read moreNew car sales in EU fell by 6.9% in April
May 17, 2012 | 05:42am CEToriginalThis is the sixth decline in a row. Sales in Germany rose by 2.9%. Results in other markets, registrations of each carmaker...
read moreAdmosphere: Advertising investments in car sales in Czech Rep fell in Q1, went up at Top 10 advertisers
May 9, 2012 | 03:35am CEToriginalFiat Group doubled investments, Skoda Auto and Toyota Motor reduced them in a double-digit pace. Profitability of investments in advertising...
read moreTwenty five HEVs and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in April
May 9, 2012 | 02:28am CEToriginalThose were cars of traditional brands Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Citroen. In four months of 2012 there were 86 HEVs and nine EVs sold. Demand for individual models...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 13.5% in April, LCV sales dropped by 15.9%
May 7, 2012 | 01:06am CEToriginalThe growth was driven by Skoda, Hyundai, Kia, Ford and Nissan brands. Registrations of trucks decreased slightly. Details...
read moreMotoring Journalists Club approved framework agreement on Car of the Year in Czech Rep
May 4, 2012 | 02:34am CEToriginalOther parties (KMP, SDA, SAP) should express their opinion on it during the following two weeks. After that, a contract will be drafted. Details of the framework agreement...
read moreSales of new cars in EU decreased by 7% in March
April 18, 2012 | 06:19pm CEToriginalA total of 1.45 million cars represent the lowest March registrations since 1998. Development in individual countries, the market share of Czech manufacturers...
read moreSlovakia left OICA, Czech Rep wants to continue to hold trade fairs in higher standard
April 17, 2012 | 03:38am CEToriginalA joint exhibition for both countries; changes in dates; Bratislava 2012, Autotec Brno 2012, IAA Hannover 2012, Nitra 2012, Autotec/Autosalon Brno 2013...
read moreCar of the Year 2013 in Czech Rep: Two competitions to be apparently replaced by one
April 15, 2012 | 09:13pm CEToriginalMotoring journalists (KMN, KMP), Automotive Industry Association (SAP) and Car Importers Association (SDA) have agreed on a unified form of the poll. Details...
read more28 HEVs and one EV registered in Czech Rep in March
April 15, 2012 | 08:46pm CEToriginalIn Q1 2012, it is 61 HEVs and six EVs. To the traditional Japanese brands Toyota, Lexus and Honda were added the first hybrid Citroen and first electric Skoda in March...
read moreCar importers in Czech Rep started to label dealerships and service shops with stickers
April 11, 2012 | 03:48am CEToriginalThose inform the client on what activities and brands branches are authorized for. Database of authorized partners, verification…
read moreCar Importers Association registered several membership and personnel changes in 2011
April 10, 2012 | 01:15am CEToriginalIn this Czech association of vehicle distributors, the changes affected the brands Hyundai, Skoda and Mercedes-Benz. Growth in the SDA-CIA.cz wesite visit rate, the successor of Rudolf Javurek in SDA...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep dropped by 2.5% in March, LCVs sales by 5%
April 5, 2012 | 09:38pm CEToriginalRegistrations of trucks and buses also fell. The decline was tempered by Hyundai, Nissan, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi. SDA and PwC’s outlook for 2012...
read moreSimek (E.ON): If Skoda not to come with Fabia and Octavia on CNG, Czech market with this drive not to develop
March 21, 2012 | 12:00am CEToriginalSkoda Auto’s CNG strategy, the introduction of CNG models because of the upcoming Euro 6, another CNG model after the Citigo, Skoda as a major fleet brand...
read moreTen HEVs and four EVs registered in Czech Rep in February
March 16, 2012 | 04:17am CEToriginalIn the first two months of 2012, there were 27 HEVs and five EVs registered. Traditional brands of Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Peugeot were completed with Ford for the first time in February...
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