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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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Mitterwald (LeasePlan): Operating lease market in Czech Rep to stagnate in 2010
March 9, 2010 | 02:02am CEToriginalMany companies, according to Mitterwald, are extending existing contracts for operating leases in times of the crisis instead of purchasing new cars...
read moreSkoda is most imported brand of used cars to Czech Rep this year, overtook Ford
March 8, 2010 | 11:29pm CEToriginalWhile imports of Skoda cars fell by 2% this year, the imports of Ford cars by 20%. Structure of Skoda cars imported by age...
read moreSkoFIN registered decrease of new contracts by 31.8% and volume of transactions by 39.6% in 2009
March 7, 2010 | 11:31pm CEToriginalHowever, the decline was less than the fall registered by the entire Czech market. Nevertheless, the company managed to significantly increase non-leasing financing…
read moreCKP: Number of road accidents increased by 3% in Czech Rep in 2009
March 5, 2010 | 12:40am CEToriginalHowever, police investigated only 74,363 accidents, which is by 53% y/y less. Development in passenger cars, with damage to and over CZK 100,000, with an injury/death...
read moreSales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Czech Rep fell by 7.3% in first two months
March 4, 2010 | 03:57am CEToriginalThe registrations of passenger cars have increased by 17.3%. The results are distorted by the last year's change in the VAT Act...
read moreSAP: Trade unions demand increase in wages by 5% in 2010, companies considering maximum of 1.5%
February 28, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalSalary growth reached only 0.7% in 2009. The current wage situation in the carmakers Skoda Auto, TPCA, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech and Tatra...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in Europe decreased by 12.3% in January
February 28, 2010 | 10:59pm CEToriginalThe sale is therefore showing a fall for 21 months in a row already. The market of commercial vehicles is now showing signs of stabilization, but...
read moreFort (Hyundai): We aim to move one brand forward every year and to become leader among Czech importers in 2012
February 24, 2010 | 10:14pm CEToriginalIn 2010, Hyundai plans to increase sales by a third and market share by 2 percentage points. This year, the entire Czech market should fall by...
read moreSAP: Number of workers in Czech automotive industry down by 14,000 people in 2009
February 24, 2010 | 12:15am CEToriginalThe decline in the number of staff almost exclusively occurred in H1. However, the average wage rose by...
read moreNon-payers of damage liability paid CZK 66.5 million to CKP in 2009
February 23, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginalNearly 133,000 people were summoned to pay the allowance. The number of uninsured cars on Czech roads fell in 2009...
read moreCar sales in EU increased by 12.9% in January, by 13% in Europe
February 17, 2010 | 03:19am CEToriginalSales rose by 15.7% in Western Europe, while in Eastern Europe, it fell by 23.5%. For the whole 2010, ACEA expects...
read moreSAP has prepared project AutoAdapt, ministry not willing to grant it
February 16, 2010 | 12:09am CEToriginalThis project focused on the increase of workers’ adaptability in the automotive industry is a follow-up to IQ Auto and IQ Industry. Budget, partners and project’s details...
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Jahn: New production and progress of R&D not to be in Czech Rep without euro
February 14, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalHowever, due to the budget deficit, the introduction of the euro is being postponed from previously contemplated years 2012 and 2013 to...
read moreMatula (CLFA): Financing of used vehicles to grow in 2010
February 12, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginalCompanies will resort to financing with short-term liability. Leasing companies in cooperation with suppliers of equipment...
read moreLeasing of movable assets fell by 53.3% in Czech Rep in 2009, consumer loans by 24.5%
February 11, 2010 | 10:53pm CEToriginalShare of the growth in operating leases continued in total leasing of movables. The outlook for 2010...
read moreSales of new passenger cars in Slovakia stagnated in January
February 8, 2010 | 11:11pm CEToriginalDemand for light commercial vehicles fell by 8%, for medium-sized trucks by more than 50% while demand for trucks went up by more than 20%. In January premium brands were well off...
read moreCLFA: Many companies in Czech Rep not aware of accelerated depreciations’ option
February 5, 2010 | 12:24am CEToriginalAt present, it is a border period for a decision to purchase new vehicles since the waiting time is four months or more. Financial leasing has become more favourable than...
read moreCAP: Insurance companies investigated fewer cases in 2009, revealed frauds for more money
February 4, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalSaved value was increased by 9.1% in 2009 together with a downturn in investigated claims by 6.5%. In insurance of motor vehicles...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group in Czech Rep fell by 2.6% in 2009, registrations by 12.9%
February 3, 2010 | 08:20pm CEToriginalThe reasons for this difference, sales and registration of individual brands and outlook of Import Volkswagen Group general manager Rudolf Javurek...
read moreSales of vehicles under 3.5 t fell by 7% in Czech Rep in January
February 3, 2010 | 07:57pm CEToriginalPurchases of companies made up 61.5% of all vehicles sold (37% in January 2009). Prevalence of company cars was reflected in the share of business segments...
read moreCAP: Insurance companies increased premiums by 2.5% in 2009, by 0.6% in non-life insurance
January 28, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginalThe overall stagnation within the non-life insurance also participates in car insurance. In 2009, premiums for accident insurance...
read moreCommercial vehicles sales in Europe fell by 32.4% last year, in December by 10.6%
January 27, 2010 | 01:38am CEToriginalBaltic States recorded the worst decline, and France had the best sales. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreCzech car market declined by more than 20% last year
January 25, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginalThe interest decreased mainly regarding the used cars, both from abroad and local used car centres as well as from Czech owners...
read moreCar Importers Association wants government concept of transport development in Czech Rep
January 19, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginalSDA calls on the government to somehow support the fleet renewal. Considering car drives, the nearest future is in...
read morePassenger car sales in Europe down by 1.6% last year, in December up by 16%
January 18, 2010 | 01:49am CEToriginalAccording to PwC, it might fall by 6.2% this year. The markets, which were not supported by the scrap bonus in 2009, should keep at last year's numbers...
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