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Battery Tech Expo France 2026: 10four Media (104 Media) to hold conference, exhibition on battery value chain (testing, materials, design, assembly, thermal management, safety, compliance, recycling, next generation) in Lille, France on February 5. Representatives of Serma Group, Inficon, Basquevolt, Westra, ProLogium Technology, AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation), Volklec, ACC (Automotive Cells Company), Back to Battery, Elantas, EnerSys, Verkor, Tiamat, Altytud, Aston Martin Lagonda, BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company), Battery Competence Cluster, Circulor to speak at event, Agilent Technologies, Alvatek, Brabant, Chroma, Creatique Technologie, Critt M2A, Delviatek, Electro'Mob, Emtez, Fineline, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Hiden Analytical, HV Wooding, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, Mu-Tech, Omron, PI-KEM, Schaltbau Eddicy to join fair
January 14, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto: Nikola Parrák, former coordinator of communication content creation, appointed as new Head of Marketing in Czechia
January 14, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed more than 894 MWh of electricity (+11% m/m) during 43,953 recharges (+28% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in December, 7,500 MWh (+105%; Prague: 1,300 MWh, South Moravian Region: 1,100 MWh, Vysočina Region: 1,000 MWh, South Bohemian Region: 900 MWh, other regions: 3,200 MWh) during 326,000 recharges (+63%) at 853 charging points (+269, of which over 230 ultrafast/UFC) in 255 locations (+56) in 2025. Network availability was 98.7%, with Škoda Enyaq, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq stopping at stations most often. In 2026, we will further intensify our expansion in ultra-fast charging segment. We are preparing around 80 new locations, all as charging hubs with highest performance. Plans also include further development of infrastructure for heavy goods transport, Klíma said
January 13, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
VDA: Electric car production in Germany up by 5% y/y to 162,500 in November (121,500 BEVs; 41,000 PHEVs), representing 40.8% share in total car production in country. Record almost 1.56 million electric vehicles (BEVs+PHEVs) manufactured in first 11 months of 2025, 200,000 more than in whole record year 2024. German automotive industry is continuing to accelerate its efforts in e-mobility, and Germany is consolidating its position as world’s second-largest production location for electric cars, Müller said
January 13, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 5.9% to 1.02 million in December, by 1.7% to 11.76 million in 2025. Norway (+39.7%), Spain (+12.9%), Austria (+11.5%), Denmark (+7.6%), Greece (+6.3%) became jumpers of the year. Sales to grow by 0.6% to 11.82 million in 2026
January 12, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Nicola Koldová left Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group), joining Agrotec Group (Agrofert Group) as Director of Passenger Cars Department (Škoda, Kia, DR Automobiles, EVO, ICH-X, Sportequipe). Libor Šedivák, former Head of Marketing, appointed as new Head of Strategy and Sales Network Development at Škoda in Czechia
January 12, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 21.1% in December, by 7.4% to 248,719 in 2025 (vans +27.2%, -6.8%; trucks +29.6%, -0.1%; buses -36%, -38.2%; motorcycles -67.4%, -10.2%; trailers+semitrailers +12.8%, +7%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,219 +24.6%, 13,806 +26.3%; PHEV: 1,244 +177.1%, 11,033 +87%; LPG: 545 +15%, 6,455 +40.7%; petrol: 14,770 +24.2%, 168,235 +10.5%; diesel: 3,887 -5%, 49,158 -14.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (217,393 in 2025), 57,138 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+25.5%)
January 12, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
VDA: Most popular car color in Germany in 2025 was grey/silver (share 32.4%, 2024: 33%), followed by black (26.8%, 26.6%), white (18.6%, 19.9%), blue (10.2%, 8.9%), red (3.9%, 4.7%), green (3.9%, 3%), yellow (1.2%, 0.9%), brown (0.8%, 0.6%), orange (0.4%, 0.5%) and purple/violet (0.2%, 0.1%). First trio of colours decreased share to 77.8% (2024: 79.5%), according to KBA new car registration statistics for January-November
January 12, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 9.7% in December, by 1.4% to 2.86 million in 2025 (motorcycles -85.8%, -35.5%; buses +101.3%, +28%; vans/trucks -6.2%, -6.7%; trailers +11.5%, -3.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 49.6% to 856,540 in 2025 (545,142 BEVs +43.2%, 311,398 PHEVs +62.3%), representing share of 30% (19.1+10.9%), when penetration of rechargeable cars reached record 35.2% (22.2+12.9%) in November. Germany fleet's average CO2 emissions fell by 11.7% to 105.8 g/km (2024: 119.8 g/km)
January 9, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Aures Holdings sold almost 7,000 used vehicles in December at AAA Auto and Mototechna car centers, record 111,419 cars and vans (+2.5%) in 2025, of which 61,272 in Czechia (2024: 60,000), 28,749 in Poland (28,000) and 21,398 in Slovakia (21,000). Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) more than doubled (+122%) to 2,000 units. Last year, 10 months out of 12 were record-breaking, i.e. entire year except October and November, Topolová said
January 9, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
General Motors/GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) asked its suppliers (Tier 1) to phase out parts, materials from China, Russia, Venezuela from its supply chain (Tier 2 – Tier 4) starting in 2027. This comes year after US automaker (OEM) approached several parts manufacturers in late 2024 to find alternatives to Chinese components, materials. Risk of supply disruptions forced company to move away from simply using lowest-cost countries, Amin said
January 7, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 3.9% in December, by 3.5% to 2.02 million in 2025 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes +1.7%, -10.3% to 315,422; trucks up to 6 tonnes +240.3%, +65.1% to 15,288). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in 2025 (BEV: 473,348 +23.9%; PHEV: 225,143 +34.7%; HEV: 280,185 +7.2%; petrol: 937,938 -8%; diesel: 103,906 -15.6%). United Kingdom fleet's average CO2 emissions fell by 10.1% to 91.8 g/km (2024: 102.1 g/km). Tesla Model Y (24,298 units), Tesla Model 3 (21,188), Audi Q4 e-Tron (14,433), Audi Q6 e-Tron (13,148), Ford Explorer (12,237), BMW i4 (12,158), Škoda Enyaq (11,940), Kia EV3 (11,188), Škoda Elroq (10,713), Volvo EX30 (10,289) were best-selling battery electric vehicles
January 7, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
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Dieselgate: CEO of Volkswagen Martin Winterkorn resigned
September 24, 2015 | 12:58am CEToriginalPotential successors, the expansion of investigations to another engine, the Green Party accusation, shares growth after a two-day decline, the possible recall action in the Czech Republic, AutoSAP comment...
read moreSkoda also used EA189 diesel engines
September 23, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginalIt does not offer them in EU anymore. The affected models, the attitude of the Czech Ministry of Transport, comments of AutoSAP and diagnostic company IHR-Technika...
read moreVolkswagen: Software for engine control installed in 11 million cars of several brands
September 22, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalAttitudes and activities of individual countries and the EU, guidelines for dealers, the reaction of the stock markets, investors’ concerns, the impact on financial results...
read moreAutoSAP: Automakers, suppliers created over 4,000 jobs in Czech Rep over last year
September 21, 2015 | 11:09pm CEToriginalR&D companies were also taking staff. The average wage in the automotive industry increased by a few percent, worker positions more than THP and managers...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased m/m in August 2015
September 14, 2015 | 03:22am CEToriginalMotorcycles, servicing and spare parts became more expensive, too. Prices of new and used cars, however, developed differently. Detailed data, the annual progress...
read moreNexen Tire hires local managers in Central Europe
September 10, 2015 | 02:49am CEToriginalThis is related to the expansion of activities in manufacturing, distribution and sales. The company has been recently strengthened by managers from competitors and the state administration...
read moreWustenrot sold insurance business in Czech Rep
September 8, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalIt is the life and non-life insurance companies. The buyer and his profile, consultant, candidates, reasons for sales, financial results, partnership in the insurance...
read moreUOHS: Ministry of Transport questions authority and competence of Supreme Administrative Court
August 28, 2015 | 04:08am CEToriginalCzech anti-monopoly office also responded to criticism of the Ministry regarding the preliminary injunction in a tender for a new operator of the vehicle register...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 17.8% in July
August 28, 2015 | 01:30am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by the Skoda, BMW, Kia, Renault, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Developments in vans, registrations, results in the first seven months...
read moreAntitrust Authority canceled tender for new operator of Czech vehicle register
August 26, 2015 | 10:15pm CEToriginalIt has thus complied with the design of the current operator, ICZ. Reasons based on the jurisprudence of the Supreme Administrative Court, the response of the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry's appeal...
read moreSkoda Auto succeeded in tender for several hundred cars for Czech police
August 24, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginalDetails of the framework agreement (number of vehicles, models, warranty, price, timing), offers of other bidders, an ongoing police fleet renewal...
read moreCzech Rep to introduce damage liability for industrial machines
August 24, 2015 | 11:14pm CEToriginalThese should be vehicles which do not travel on the roads. The amendment to the law responds to the decision of the EU Court of Justice concerning a damage caused in Slovenia. Timing...
read moreMinistry of Transport cannot enter into contract with winner of tender for new operator of Czech vehicle register
August 16, 2015 | 09:58pm CEToriginalInterim measures of the antitrust authority, reasons, dismissal of the department, price quotes, ICZ’s proposal to cancel the competition, comments of relevant subjects...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased m/m in July 2015
August 11, 2015 | 07:56pm CEToriginalNew as well as used cars became more expensive, motorcycles cheaper. Prices of servicing and spare parts, detailed data, the y/y progress...
read moreCzech Rep chose new operator of vehicle register
August 9, 2015 | 11:04pm CEToriginalOne of the participants in the tender filed an objection to the antitrust authority. The firms concerned, the opinion of the UOHS, the winning price, the amount of savings, the duration of the contract, the deadline to appeal...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 23.7% in June
July 28, 2015 | 11:08pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by the Skoda, Ford, Opel, VW, BMW, Nissan and Audi brands. Developments in vans, registrations, results in H1...
read moreEuropean Commission approved incentives for Nexen Tire investment in Czech Rep
July 23, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe amount of investments and aid, allocation of funds, parameters of the tire plant near Zatec, Czech subsidiary company and its head...
read moreSenate rejected proposal to limit margins from liability insurance in Czech Rep
July 23, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThis margin rose by almost 7% in 2014. Statements of senators and committees, missing penalties for violation, details of the draft...
read moreCzech Insurance Association appointed new Executive Director
July 22, 2015 | 11:46pm CEToriginalIt is a manager with experience in banking, diplomacy and government. His profile, timing, website Jaksepojistit.cz...
read morePrague announced tender for fleet renewal of municipal police again
July 13, 2015 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe size of the contract, the types and numbers of vehicles, estimated value, timing, the current state of the fleet, history...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up in June 2015 m/m
July 10, 2015 | 01:35am CEToriginalNew and used cars, motorcycles and servicing became more expensive, too. Prices of spare parts, detailed data, the y/y progress...
read moreSeven companies interested in contract for operation of Czech vehicle register
July 10, 2015 | 01:26am CEToriginalOpening of the envelopes, bid prices, requirements for system upgrades, training of officials, the duration of the contract, the history of the register...
read morePiechocinski (Poland): One carmaker wants to invest over EUR 1.5 billion in Central Europe
July 6, 2015 | 11:33pm CEToriginalAccording to earlier information, it should be Jaguar Land Rover. There are apparently only two countries left in the game. Planned production capacity, timing of factory construction, HR...
read moreSeveral senators proposed to limit margins on damage liability of insurers in Czech Rep
July 6, 2015 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe reason is the high rate increases that do not correspond with the slightly rising indemnity. Details of the proposal (the advance premium payment, repayment of an amount over the limit)...
read moreSemi-transfers in Czech Rep: Vehicle must have damage liability insurance, despite being removed from registry
June 30, 2015 | 11:15pm CEToriginalHowever, this does not apply to vehicles that have ceased to exist not only administratively, but also physically. Details of opinion of CKP, payment of claims by insurance companies...
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