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Schützinger (Porsche Holding Salzburg): New car sales in Austria to exceed 280,000 units in 2025 (+10.3%, 2024: 253,789 registered cars). Overall, this result is important sign for Austrian car sector that it is moving towards healthy market level after years of decline, with moderate annual growth steps. At same time, switch from pure combustion engines (ICEs) to electrified vehicles (BEVs, PHEVs) has continued to gather pace
December 31, 2025 | 07:50am CETflashread more
Cox Automotive: North American countries increased their share of new light vehicle supplies (production origin) for US market in 2025 – United States/USA (from 50.6% in 2024 to 53.9% in Q4 2025), Mexico (from 16.9% to 17.2%), Canada (from 6.5% to 6.7%), while other regions decreased their share of sales – South Korea (from 10% to 7.7%), Japan (from 8.9% to 8.5%), Europe (from 5.9% to 5.6%), United Kingdom/UK (from 0.8% to 0.3%)
December 31, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Former employee injured 15 workers (eight stabbed with knife, seven sprayed with chemicals) at Yokohama Rubber factory in Mishima, Japan (production of tires/tyres for passenger cars and light trucks, 112,000 sqm, 1,000 employees) on December 26, arrested by police. Attacker reportedly told police that he had been bullied at work
December 31, 2025 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Depository of collection of classic cars of Sipral owner Leopold Bareš hit by fire in Prague, Czechia on December 6, causing damage estimated at CZK 200 million (EUR 8.2 million) on area of 900 sqm. Amount of preserved values (mainly historic vehicles) also reached CZK 200 million. No one injured. Cause of fire in building in Strašnice was technical fault in electrical installation
December 31, 2025 | 07:28am CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany to fall by 1% to 4.11 million in 2026, of which electric vehicle manufacturing to grow by 5% to 1.76 million (BEV: +11%, PHEV: -10%). Foreign car production of German group brands to rise by 1% to 9.2 million. Germany is thus consolidating its position as world's second-largest production location for electric cars, Müller said
December 31, 2025 | 07:20am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global production of battery electric vehicles to increase by 26% to 14.4 million in 2025 (2024: 11.4 million), by 19% to 17.1 million in 2026 and more than double to 37 million by 2032 (2027: 20.7 million, 2028: 24.2 million, 2029: 27.8 million, 2030: 31.3 million, 2031: 34.6 million) – China: 13.5 million BEVs, Europe: 11.8 million, North America: 5.9 million, Rest of World: 5.8 million. EV market is expected to grow steadily in years ahead, supported by strong government incentives, ongoing technology improvements, and rising consumer preference for cleaner transportation, Shiledar said
December 30, 2025 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Project M-LightEn (Monocoque architecture – Lightweight and Low Energy): Gordon Murray Group/GMG (Gordon Murray Automotive/GMA, Gordon Murray Advanced Engineering/GMAE, Gordon Murray Special Vehicles/GMSV) aims to develop new ultra-lightweight vehicle monocoque architecture within three years that is 25% lighter and 50% less carbon (CO2) intensive than current super sports models (T.33, T.33 Spider, T.50, T.50s, S1 LM with Cosworth V12 engines). GBP 11.5 million project has funding support from Innovate UK and Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), with government grant of GBP 5.5 million. Venture is projected to create as many as 160 new jobs across GMG and partners Carbon ThreeSixty, Constellium UTC, Brunel University of London. British automaker expects development results to be available for low-volume commercial use from late 2027. Altair (Siemens Digital Industries Software) to assist with project through C123 concept development process, HyperWorks simulation platform
December 30, 2025 | 07:36am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 29,828 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in November (+81.9%; 24,509 battery electric vehicles, +99.8%, 5,319 plug-in hybrids, +28.8%), of which 29,802 cars (+82.2%; Škoda: 21,173 BEVs, +149.8%, 3,217 PHEVs, +28.9%; Hyundai: 3,310 BEVs, -11.8%, 2,102 PHEVs, +28.6%) and 26 buses (SOR: 13 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 13 BEVs)
December 30, 2025 | 07:27am CETflashread more
Dataforce: New car sales in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) to fall by 0.1% to 3,310,000 in 2025 (2024: 3,314,000), of which 650,000 battery electric vehicles (+38%) representing 19.6% penetration. In 2026, registrations to increase by 4.7% to 3,466,000 units, of which 860,000 BEVs (+32%) representing 24.8% share. For company cars, BEVs to become dominant fuel/power type in 2026, company added
December 30, 2025 | 07:21am CETflashread more
Auto In (Ford, Volvo, Hyundai, Škoda, Kia, Mazda, Peugeot dealer in Pardubice, Svitavy, Liberec, Ostrava, Pilsen, Ústí nad Labem, Děčín, Benešov, Mladá Boleslav, Brno and Ústí nad Orlicí, Czechia) opened BYD dealership in Prague, to rebuild former 460 sqm showroom of Auto In Garant used car shop as part of branch in Průhonice-Čestlice (Ford service, In Lease Store car rental, Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycle dealerships)
December 30, 2025 | 07:17am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in November, by 1.1% y/y (new: +0.1% m/m, +0.7% y/y; used: +0.5%, +1.4%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.1%, +9.4%), spare parts and accessories (+0.0%, -0.4%), fuels and oils (+1.6%, -2.5%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.3%, +5.3%)
December 30, 2025 | 07:13am CETflashread more
VDIK: New car sales in Germany to increase by 0.4% to 2.83 million units in 2025 (2024: 2.82 million), of which 34% to be registered by private individuals (960,000, +5%, 2024: 913,382), 30% by fleet customers (845,000, -7%, 911,591), 25% by automakers and dealers (710,000, +4%, 684,826), 11% by car rental and leasing companies (315,000, +3%, 307,192)
December 30, 2025 | 07:07am CETflashread more
Cox Automotive: New light vehicle sales in USA to reach 4.03 million in Q4 (-4.7%), totaling 16.31 million in 2025 (+1.8%, 2024: 16.03 million cars and vans). Top 4 best-selling players (General Motors/GM, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai) took 2.6% share from rest of market, mainly from automakers Volkswagen (-0.6 pp), Stellantis (-0.5 pp) and Tesla (-0.4 pp). In 2026, US auto market to decline, when 8 out of 9 monitored indicators record drop – new sales 15.8 million (-2.4%), new retail sales 13.1 million (-1.5%), fleet sales 2.7 million (-6.1%), new lease volume 2.8 million (-12.6%), lease penetration 21% (-3 pp), certified pre-owned (CPO) sales 2.6 million (-2.2%), used sales 38.3 million (-0.9%), used retail sales 20.3 million (-0.7%), December 2026 y/y Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) 2% (+1.7%)
December 29, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
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CLFA: Movable asset leasing down by 54.2% in H1, consumer lending by 22%
August 20, 2009 | 08:54am CEToriginalThe number of concluded contracts fell more steeply so an average price of a financed item went up. Specifically, within particular means of financing…
read moreNew car sales in Slovakia increased by 20.1% in July
August 11, 2009 | 05:13pm CEToriginalSale is still promoted by the scrap bonus. Cumulatively, the sale of cars up to 3.5 tonnes has since the beginning of the year increased y/y for the first time in 2009, namely by...
read moreSAP: Number of cars older than 10 years went up by 450,000 over last 3.5 years
August 11, 2009 | 11:22am CEToriginalRenewal of car fleet in the Czech Republic is not in progress, according to SAP, whereas common renewal in EU is 8 to 10% annually. Scrap bonus should be one of measures only…
read moreSales of passenger and light utility cars decreased by 13% in January-July
August 7, 2009 | 04:40am CEToriginalDemand for passenger cars increased by 8% in the first seven months, in July it increased by...
read moreDespite insurance stagnation within damage liability, number of concluded contracts up by 5.8% in H1
August 2, 2009 | 08:40pm CEToriginalA higher number of concluded contracts is caused by toughening sanctions on non-payers mainly. The reason of stagnation of the imposed insurance is…
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in Europe down by 34.8% in June, by 37.2% in H1
July 27, 2009 | 10:21am CEToriginalDemand for heavy trucks (above 16 tons) declined the most—by 52.4%. Conversely, the smallest drop was recorded within the segment…
read moreNumber of passenger cars in Czech Rep slightly declined to 4.41 million in H1
July 23, 2009 | 08:44pm CEToriginalThe data have been influenced by introduction of a penalty for not paying damage liability or an ecological fee for transfer of old cars. Age of the car fleet...
read moreVehicle production dropped by 11.3% in Czech Rep in H1
July 22, 2009 | 09:53pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto reduced production by a third, in H2 the fall should be due to the scrap bonus lower. In addition, Hyundai will launch production of its next model, therefore the domestic production will increase by...
read moreCKP: Share of cars without damage liability fell to 8.7% in June
July 20, 2009 | 02:01pm CEToriginalIt is a y/y decrease of 3.5 of the percentage point. The reason of this development is the introduction of a penalty contribution of uninsured, on which it has been collected...
read moreEU car production down by 35% in Q1, scrap bonus only reduced the drop
July 17, 2009 | 09:39am CEToriginalProduction of passenger cars declined by 31% whereas production of commercial vehicles by 57%. Over the whole year 2009 ACEA estimates a downturn by...
read moreSales of passenger cars in Europe up in June for the first time after 14 months - by 2.4%
July 15, 2009 | 11:17pm CEToriginalOver the whole H1 sales declined by 11% though. June sales went up to the carmaker Skoda Auto by...
read moreKlaus’ veto of scrap bonus condemned by carmakers, praised by economists
July 10, 2009 | 04:33pm CEToriginalAccording to Czech car industry the scrap bonus should be introduced on principle. The Chamber of Deputies should be voting on Klaus’ veto in…
read moreKlaus set veto on CSSD's anti-crisis packet including scrap bonus
July 10, 2009 | 01:41pm CEToriginalHis arguments are only economic though. The Car Importers Association argues that an ecologic aspect of the bonus...
read moreCar sales in Slovakia up by 28% in June thanks to scrap bonus
July 9, 2009 | 02:05pm CEToriginalResults of sales in the last months helped wipe out losses of the segment from the beginning of this year. In H1 number of registered cars...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep down by 12.4% to 92,100 cars in H1
July 8, 2009 | 08:48am CEToriginalPassenger car sector grew while other categories fell. Dealers believe the considered scrappage scheme will revitalize market and also...
read morePrices of new cars the lowest in history in Czech Rep, not to go down any more
July 4, 2009 | 12:36pm CEToriginalMore than 12 models are cheaper than CZK 200,000; prices of 50 other cars do not exceed CZK 250,000. Until winter prices of new cars will be...
read moreEuropean market with commercial vehicles dropped by 39% in May
June 25, 2009 | 02:40pm CEToriginalSales of light utility vehicles up to 3.5 tons went down by 38% to 115,342 units in May. The most distinct drops were registered by...
read moreCEZ: One million electric cars to operate in Czech Rep in 15 years at earliest
June 25, 2009 | 02:18pm CEToriginalBy 2012, there should be 25 models of electric cars on the market. CEZ negotiate with almost all carmakers within the other testing projects…
read moreTwo competing moto shows to take place in Czech Rep in March 2010
June 23, 2009 | 03:14pm CEToriginalWhile the 14th year of the moto show Motocykl will go on in Prague, there will be the 1st year of the fair Motosalon in Brno supported by SDA, which...
read moreSales of Skoda cars stagnated in Europe in May, dropped by 5.5% totally this year
June 20, 2009 | 11:43am CEToriginalRegistrations of new passenger cars went up by 20.5% y/y in the Czech Republic in May; in Slovakia even by...
read moreSales of cabriolets down by roughly a half in Czech Rep
June 19, 2009 | 01:47pm CEToriginalThe economic recession is the cause for it has brought interest in the entire category of sports cars down. The fall considers premium brands mainly...
read moreSegment of exclusive cars not affected by crisis in Czech Rep
June 18, 2009 | 03:57pm CEToriginalSales of exclusive cars went up y/y this year even—by 20 cars per 130 units. However, the situation in Europe is inversed. The reason is...
read moreSales of passenger cars in Europe fell by 4.9% in May
June 16, 2009 | 08:10pm CEToriginalScrap bonus prevented from a significant decrease in many countries. The registrations in the Czech Republic increased by 20.5%, in Slovakia, even by...
read moreSpecialists do not like hiring agency staff instead of people dismissed from full-time employment
June 14, 2009 | 11:22am CEToriginalTherefore they want to negotiate with the government. According to trade unions, these practices are applied by many automotive suppliers due to the crisis presently...
read moreJahn: Way out of crisis in automotive industry can last for up to 5 years
June 10, 2009 | 09:10pm CEToriginalAccording to Jahn, consolidation of carmakers and suppliers will turn up because global car production is currently beyond capacity of the market by about...
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