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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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CLFA: Market for non-bank financing to increase in 2011
May 15, 2011 | 11:08pm CEToriginalThe Association expects leases to grow by 8%, then a slight increase in loans, and as for the factoring it might be over 10%. The lack of used trucks in Europe...
read moreCzech Rep wants to expand number of cars to which environmental tax applies
May 12, 2011 | 02:02am CEToriginalThe tighter rules will probably be applied in three years, because the limit will move by 6 years from 2014. Vehicles meeting Euro 3, the greater volume from tax collection...
read moreLeasing of movables in Czech Rep grew by 20.9% in Q1, thanks to photovoltaic energy
May 10, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginalThe number of contracts, financial and operational leasing, fleet management, the share of new and used cars leasing, consumer loans...
read moreSDA, importers: Re-exporting cars within EU is legitimate and economically justified behavior
May 5, 2011 | 07:59am CEToriginalIn addition, Hyundai allegedly re-exports cars as well. ACEA and the EC work with the first car registrations. The price war in the segment of smaller models in the Czech Republic...
read moreTölgyesi (LeasePlan): Operating lease market in Czech Rep to rise by up to 5% in 2011
May 5, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginalIt should follow in a recovery in H2 2010. LeasePlan managed to reverse the earlier decline in the share of new contracts and since then it has been growing...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep down by 3.2% in April, sales of LCVs by 0.5%
May 5, 2011 | 01:51am CEToriginalDemand for trucks and buses rose by double-digit pace. Results in January-April 2011...
read moreHyundai Motor Czech wants to secede from Car Importers Association
May 4, 2011 | 05:16am CEToriginalThe reason is the passivity of SDA on the issue of re-exports. Hyundai has allegedly surpassed Ford and Volkswagen in the sales of new cars in the Czech Republic. Reaction of SDA...
read moreCar insurance market in Czech Rep decreased by 8.6% in Q1, damage liability by double-digit pace
April 28, 2011 | 02:55am CEToriginalThe number of insured vehicles increased by 131,000 units, the insurance is thus getting cheaper. Results of insurance companies...
read moreCar sales in EU down by 5% in March, by 2.3% in Q1
April 20, 2011 | 12:15am CEToriginalEuropean market for passenger cars is still below the average of the years 2005 to 2008. Sales of Volkswagen and Skoda...
read moreJirina Tapsikova of SkoFIN became new CLFA’s chairwoman
April 18, 2011 | 03:59am CEToriginalShe has replaced Jiri Matula, who is no longer an employee of the member company, but of the parent company UniCredit Leasing. Other changes in CLFA...
read moreCar importers identify dealerships and service points by stickers in Czech Rep
April 11, 2011 | 03:46am CEToriginalAt the same time, the SDA runs a database of authorized partners. Details of both activities, including stickers...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 0.3% in March, sales of LCVs up by 29%
April 7, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalDemand for trucks and buses doubled. Results in Q1, analysts’ outlook for the whole year 2011, the impact of the earthquake in Japan...
read moreSales of new cars in Slovakia up by 20% in Q1
April 7, 2011 | 04:11am CEToriginalDominant brand Skoda increased sales by 14%, but its market share went down. It is followed by Renault and Volkswagen...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU rose by 17% in February
March 30, 2011 | 02:29am CEToriginalThe market has continued in recovery after an increase of 20 % in January. Sales of LCVs and trucks...
read moreCar financing down by 5.4% in Czech Rep in 2010, both large and smaller players strengthened
March 23, 2011 | 05:22am CEToriginalDouble-digit growth was recorded by UniCredit Leasing, Toyota Financial Services and Raiffeisen - Leasing, the largest decline by FCE Credit. Results of the companies...
read moreCar production in Czech Rep up by 9.4% in 2010, similarly to production of components
March 23, 2011 | 04:38am CEToriginalSkoda Auto increased production by 9%, Hyundai by 69.6%, Avia by 69.6%, Tatra by 15.2%, SOR by 11.9%. Conversely, TPCA, Iveco and Tedom decreased production...
read moreCar sales in EU returned to growth in February
March 17, 2011 | 04:36am CEToriginalMost national markets increased sales in February, but some major economies registered a decline. View of KPMG with respect to the earthquake in Japan...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 16% in January, LCV sales up by 6.3%
March 4, 2011 | 02:16am CEToriginalDemand for trucks went up by two thirds, demand for buses fell. Cumulative results for two months of 2011...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU rose by 20% in January
February 28, 2011 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe growth has thus accelerated from 12.5% recorded in December. In Germany, sales of commercial vehicles rose by more than 40%, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreDecrease in car sales in EU slowed to 1.4% in January
February 17, 2011 | 02:29am CEToriginalIn December 2010 the fall was 3.2% though. Results of the Volkswagen Group and its brand Skoda, comments and expectations of KPMG...
read moreLeasing of movables in Czech Rep up in 2010 due to strong Q4, consumer credit down
February 11, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginalThe number of contracts, financial and operational leasing, fleet management, the share of leasing of new and used cars...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 8% in January, LCV sales fell by 0.6%
February 4, 2011 | 05:43am CEToriginalDemand for trucks increased by a half, demand for buses fell by a third. Import of used cars increased...
read moreMarket for auto insurance in Czech Rep fell by 6.3% in 2010, damage liability more than accident insurance
February 1, 2011 | 01:26am CEToriginalThe number of insured vehicles grew by 96,000 units though. Reasons, results of insurance companies...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU increased by 12.5% in December, by 8% over 2010
January 26, 2011 | 11:01pm CEToriginalAs for the Czech Republic, sales of LCVs, trucks and buses increased by 20.7% in December, for the full year 2010, however, they decreased by 28.8%...
read moreNumber of cars with damage liability increased by 1.9% in Czech Rep in 2010
January 25, 2011 | 03:34am CEToriginalSlavia and Allianz gained most of the new clients; the biggest decline was recorded at Ceska pojistovna. The results of individual insurers, brokers’ comments...
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