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Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 24% to 1.8 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 28% to 9.1 million in H1 – China: 5.5 million BEVs and PHEVs (+32%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 2 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 900,000 (+3%), Rest of World (RoW): 700,000 (+40%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:31am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,500 MWh of electricity (+52.5% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q2 during 128,000 recharges (+37.5%) at 868 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 19.5 kWh, utilization according to charging station performance by 27.5% to 3.39% (time utilization +27.8% to 6.94%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1.2% in Q2, by 1.3% to 4.41 million in H1 (VW +4%, +4.5%; Škoda +18.7%, +13.6%; SEAT+Cupra -1.9%, +1.7%; VW Commercial Vehicles -15.6%, -19%; Audi -8.2%, -5.9%; Bentley -16.2%, -11%; Lamborghini -7.3%, +2.2%; Porsche -4.3%, -6.1%; MAN +4.7%, -4.3%; VW Truck & Bus -4.1%, +5.9%; Scania -4.5%, -10.4%; International Motors/Navistar +9.9%, -2.3%). Rising orders are driven by new models popular with customers across all drive types (+19 % in Western Europe in H1), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, Cupra Terramar, Škoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911, BEV orders increase most significantly (+62 %), automaker said
July 16, 2025 | 10:10am CETflashread more
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited mileage warranty (breakdown insurance) on selected used vehicles offered on Autosphere sales platform for free (with possibility of extension up to 8 years/200,000 km for fee), thus expanding its collaboration with this Swiss company. In 25 years on Czech market, insurance company became partner of many automakers, distributors, importers, dealers (more than 300) of cars (BMW, Hyundai, Mazda, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Subaru, Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo) and motorcycles (BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph, Ducati)
July 14, 2025 | 03:50pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fueled) in Czechia became almost three times less expensive (+37.7%) than entire consumer basket (+93.8%), thus mitigating inflation. Consumer price index (CPI) in individual groups and items developed differently – used cars (prices: -16.3%), new cars (+4.9%), motorcycles (+20.2%), diesel (+22.2%), Natural 95 petrol (+22.9%), Natural 98 gasoline (+27%), LPG gas (+34.2%), brake pads (+38.8%), engine oil (+45.8%), taxi service (+63.8%), bus fare 100 km (+75.3%), bus fare 50 km (+78.1%), bus fare 25 km (+86.4%), rail passenger transport (+105.8%), fender (+107.2%), bus fare 10 km (+109.6%), international air passenger transport (+150.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+171.1%)
July 14, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 6,200 MWh of electricity (+76% y/y) in ČEZ Futurego public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 271,024 recharges (+54%) at 916 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased by 14% to 22.9 kWh (H1 2024: 20.1 kWh)
July 14, 2025 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2025 Western European new car sales outlook at 11.42 million (-1.1%)
July 11, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2025 Czech new car registrations forecast at 225,000-240,000 units (-3% to +4%, 2024: 231,600), based on development to date (Q1: +3.6%, Q2: +2.2%). Gradually recovering domestic economy (GDP growing since Q4 2023) – decreasing inflation (within ČNB's tolerance band), rising real wages (Q1: +3.9% y/y), growing consumer confidence – maintains relatively strong consumer and corporate demand for cars, which is reflected in year-on-year increase in registrations of new passenger cars, Štefek said
July 11, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 3,085 MWh of electricity (+127% y/y) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 131,500 recharges (+93%) at 630 charging points (Prague: 601.5 MWh during 27,000 recharges, South Moravian Region: 457.1 MWh during 18,500 recharges, Vysočina Region: 430.1 MWh during 14,814 recharges, South Bohemian Region: 349.6 MWh, Central Bohemian Region: 233.6 MWh, Pilsen Region: 197.6 MWh, Ústí nad Labem Region: 192.4 MWh, other regions: 623 MWh)
July 11, 2025 | 12:28pm CETflashread more
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Toyota plant in Kolín (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic) on July 4. Carmaker suspended production for several hours. This incident will not impact vehicle deliveries to customers, spokesperson said
July 9, 2025 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Toyota RAV4/Wildlander (1,187,000 registered cars, +11%) was world’s (153 markets) best-selling light vehicle in 2024, followed by Tesla Model Y (1,185,000, -3%), Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander (859,000, +18%), Honda CR-V/Breeze (854,000, +1%), Toyota Corolla/Levin sedan (697,000, -11%), Toyota Hilux (617,000, -15%), Ford F-150 (595,000, -2%), Toyota Camry (593,000, -8%), Tesla Model 3 (560,000, +10%) and BYD Qin (502,000, +6%)
July 9, 2025 | 02:35pm CETflashread more
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Škoda Auto plants in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny, Vrchlabí on July 4. Automaker suspended production for several hours, not to introduce extra shifts due to several hundred unproduced cars. Company is insured for such cases, spokesperson said
July 8, 2025 | 05:22pm CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 89.8 million (+1.1%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 89.7 million (+1.1%). With trade negotiations ongoing between United States and various countries, there remains great deal of uncertainty over what result will be, and how quickly we will start to see deals being made. In meantime, several regions are likely to see sales slow amid rising prices, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 8, 2025 | 05:16pm CETflashread more
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2017 Brno Motor Show: Reportedly 13 brands, including Skoda registered so far
October 19, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalHalf prices for exhibitors, announcement of the Car of the Year 2017 in the Czech Republic, terms, new concept...
read moreACEA: EU car sales up by 7.2% in September
October 18, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalA record September, second month of growth in a row, results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, registrations in Q1-3, KPMG outlook for 2016 and 2017...
read more2016 Nitra Motor Show: Exhibitors present over 20 car brands
October 14, 2016 | 03:52am CEToriginalThe companies and brands, indoor and outdoor exhibitions, concept, entertainment, patronage, prices, tickets draw, the balance of 2015...
read moreBrno to hold conference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe
October 13, 2016 | 03:28am CEToriginalSpeakers from Skoda, Hyundai, TPCA, Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, Iveco, Tatra, KPMG, Brano, ESAB, Motor Jirkov, Minerva or CzechInvest; announcement of the Enterprise of the Year...
read more2017 Brno Motor Show: Veletrhy Brno published dates, earlier than declared
October 6, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalIt will take place within two weeks. Historically the most attractive offer of BVV, demand from manufacturers and importers of cars, vans, trucks and buses, the brands decided, expected attendance...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 10.5% in September
October 6, 2016 | 02:22am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by VW, Ford, Toyota and Opel. Consumer interest in operating leases, decline in short-term registrations, commercial vehicles, the results of Q1-3, comments, PwC outlook for 2017...
read moreTelemotix aims to expand with its connected car technology
September 30, 2016 | 02:57am CEToriginalThis can be used for a number of purposes in the fields of medical emergency, service, protection against theft or insurance. Negotiations with insurance companies in Europe, including the Czech Republic, study of driver behaviour, opinions of CKP on PAYD...
read moreVenturini: Peugeot to exceed 10,000 orders in September in Czech Rep
September 30, 2016 | 02:42am CEToriginalTwo traditional marketing promotions and Traveller will help. Navigation with map updates to 5 years free, 4x4 drive from Dangel...
read moreSDA: 160 HEVs and 18 EVs registered in Czech Rep in August
September 30, 2016 | 01:59am CEToriginalThe registry newly includes 223 vehicles powered by CNG and 73 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results in eight months...
read moreSDA improved 2016 sales outlook of new cars in Czech Rep
September 26, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe original and the new estimate, approaching the predictions by PwC and Skoda Auto, price increases for some brands...
read moreAutomechanika Frankfurt 2016: CzechInvest led talks with potential investors from Europe, America and Asia
September 19, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginalA joint stand of the MPO with shared facilities was used by several Czech manufacturers of automotive components. Author of the implementation, future presentations...
read moreACEA: EU car sales returned to growth in August
September 15, 2016 | 11:34pm CEToriginalA slight decline in July, results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, registrations in eight months...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep returned to growth in August
September 14, 2016 | 11:16pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Dacia, Kia, Mercedes, VW, Toyota, Seat and Audi. Consumer interest in operating leases, growth in commercial vehicles, results in eight months...
read moreBrno Motor Show: SDA, AutoSAP, BVV signed framework agreement on preparation of national fair of passenger and commercial vehicles in Czech Rep
September 13, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThey want to restore Autosalon and Autotec in 2017. The conditions, planned date, support of the Mayor...
read moreCzech Rep wants to rejuvenate car fleet
September 8, 2016 | 11:32pm CEToriginalEight of the proposed measures, contributions to the scrappage of elderly cars and purchase of green cars, greater use of operating leases by state institutions, bonuses/maluses during registration, pricing and taxation of vehicles, low-emission zones...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe returned to growth in August
September 7, 2016 | 11:25pm CEToriginalThe increase in demand in all major markets including the UK, analyst's comment, waiting for the holidays registrations of the ACEA...
read moreSDA: 102 HEVs and 14 EVs registered in Czech Rep in July
August 30, 2016 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 212 vehicles powered by CNG and 45 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results in seven months...
read moreMartin Jahn might leave post of president of Czech Automotive Industry Association
August 16, 2016 | 11:42pm CEToriginalVolkswagen has moved him from Germany to China. His tasks at the world's largest market, 2016 sales plans...
read moreSkoda Connect: Skoda to offer online services, initially in Kodiaq
August 12, 2016 | 12:02am CEToriginalSuppliers of the technology, introduction to other models, the affected services, Kodiaq’s launch, development of the SUV category in the Czech Republic, sales plans...
read moreMartin Jahn moved to Asia within Volkswagen Group
August 10, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalIt happened after six years at the headquarters of the German carmaker and a few months after electing as the president of the Czech Automotive Industry Association for the next two years...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe fell in July, first time in three years
August 8, 2016 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe slump in Germany and France, stagnation in the UK, growth in Spain and Italy, SMMT comment...
read moreMercedes-Benz Vans made changes in fleet department in Czech Rep
August 3, 2016 | 11:40pm CEToriginalOne manager is going to retire, causing rotation within the company and changes in the division of responsibilities. Details, van sales in H1...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 12.5% in July
August 3, 2016 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe fall was tempered by Mercedes, VW and Renault. The end of more than two-and-half-year growth, factors, consumer demand for operating leases, commercial vehicles, the results for seven months...
read moreZAP: Sales of new cars in Slovakia up by 12.1% in June
July 28, 2016 | 11:53pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by BMW, Dacia, Suzuki, Mercedes, Renault, Citroen and VW. Developments in vans, trucks and buses, registrations in H1 2016...
read moreCzech insurance organizations uniting structure and management
July 20, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalSeveral managers and specialists will hold offices in the Czech Insurance Association and the Czech Insurers' Bureau. Details of changes, the model application from abroad...
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