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Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 5% to 25,529 in May. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 25.8% (6,598 units, +21.6%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 4.9 pp to 65.6%
June 26, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 600,000 cars, vans from 91.7 million (-0.4%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 91.1 million (-1.1%). Ongoing conflict in Middle East is one factor driving these declines, as another month has passed without resolution, continuing to create downstream effects on energy prices, GDP growth and consumer confidence, even in regions with limited direct exposure to region. In addition, sales in China remain weak as slow implementation of new subsidy scheme has led further reductions to our forecast, Krafft (GlobalData) said
June 24, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 0.1% in May (motorcycles +7.3%; buses -12.9%; vans/trucks -5.8%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 28.8% to 87,890 units (59,969 BEVs +39.3%, 27,921 PHEVs +10.9%), representing share of 36.7% (25+11.7%)
June 24, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
'Car Body Parts: Materials and Forming Processes 2026': Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 3rd conference on development, production of structural, outer skin car body parts in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 23-24. Representatives of BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Ford Otosan, Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Steel, General Motors/GM, Andreas Stihl, TPI/Thixotropic Piston Injection Technology, Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk, Yizumi Holdings, Costamp Group, Voestalpine Stahl, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, AP&T, NiobelCon, Beycelik Gestamp, DeepForm, CAIQ, POSCO, SandboxAQ, Toyotetsu, Alcoa, Fraunhofer IFAM, Henkel, HRC, Magnetto Automotive/CLN Group, JFE Steel, Constellium, Fontana Group, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Resoniks, Newston Automated Solutions, ArcelorMittal, Coşkunöz Metal Form, Civan Lasers, Stirweld, ThyssenKrupp Steel, Pressler Technologies Group to speak at congress
June 22, 2026 | 08:25am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France down up 3.7% in May (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -10.5%; trucks -2.5%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 10 pp to 27.8% in first 5 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 10.5 pp to 78.7%
June 22, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA apparently rose in May (JD Power/GlobalData: +1.9%; Cox Automotive: +0.1%; S&P Global Mobility: -1.3%). However, as has been case for last three months, year-over-year comparisons are being clouded by what happened year ago when consumers reacted to perceived risk of higher prices from vehicle tariffs, King (JD Power) said
June 22, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
Automotive Life Cycle Assessment (A-LCA) 2026: Eurogas to hold webinar on measuring environmental impacts (carbon footprints) across entire life of vehicles, according to methodology under development by UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) on June 16. Representatives of Renault Group, Robert Bosch, Eurogas, NTSEL (Japan's National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory), JRC (European Commission Joint Research Centre) to speak at event
June 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,048,000 (+1.3%) to 2,093,000 (+3.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 584,000 (+23.5%) to 562,000 (+18.7%), and 2027 forecast from 2,084,000 to 2,121,000, of which BEVs from 685,000 to 679,000
June 16, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 32.5% to 373,669 units (254,344 BEVs, +38%; 119,325 PHEVs, +22%) in April, representing 32.6% share in total registrations (penetration, +6.3 pp). BEV market led by Volkswagen (23,308 cars, -1%), Škoda (19,173, +40%), BMW (18,128, +22%), Renault (16,984, +64%), Mercedes (15,505, +78%), Kia (13,726, +51%), Audi (12,917, +9%), BYD (12,629, +75%), Tesla (10,609, +48%) and Ford (9,347, +40%)
June 16, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Interschutz 2026: Total of 1,792 exhibitors to join fire protection, rescue technology fair in Hannover, Germany (June 1-6), including Binz Automotive, BMW, CFMoto, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Everdigm, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, Tatra Trucks, Bosch Sicherheitssysteme, Eberspächer Climate Control, Ericsson, Kärcher Futuretech, Kreisel Electric, Pek Automotive, Rosenbauer, Validus Special Auto, ZF, Bocar, Kobit, THT Polička, Excalibur Army
June 16, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2026: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 25th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on June 16. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Inteva Products, Shape Corp., Magna Exteriors, Safran Aircraft Engines, Autodesk, SAP, Idealworks, Noyes Technologies, LogTech, Logio, Amazon, VDA to speak at event. Zebra Technologies, 24 Vision, ABB Robotics, Asprova, Bayern Innovativ, Bito, Galaxis Technology, Körber, VertiFlex became partners
June 15, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.1% in April (Volkswagen +3.2%; Stellantis +5.5%; Renault -4.3%; Toyota -1.8%; Hyundai -2.5%; BMW -0.4%; Mercedes-Benz +3.5%; Geely +0.4%; Ford -17%; Nissan -6%; SAIC +24.6%; BYD +116.6%; Tesla +67.2%; Suzuki -13.7%; Chery +276.1%; Mazda +28.2%; Leapmotor +407.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -20.4%; Honda +22.7%; Mitsubishi -56.1%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +37.7%, PHEV +16.4%, HEV+MHEV +12%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -7.5%, petrol -16.3%, diesel -17.1%). Association expanded report with Chinese automakers/groups Geely Group (Geely, Geely‑Emgrand, LEVC, Lotus, Lynk & Co, Polestar, Smart, Volvo Cars, Zeekr; 26,373 +0.4%), Chery Automobile (Chery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Omoda; 14,346 +276.1%), Leapmotor (8,006 +407.6%) and simultaneously removed Volvo Cars brand from statistics
June 15, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
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IIR holding professional conference Auto 2011 in Prague in early February
January 17, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalThe ninth year of the event will be focused on economic impacts, HR, current trends, strategies of OEMs or HEV. Speakers at the conference will be...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep fell by 0.1% m/m in December
January 13, 2011 | 02:59am CEToriginalNew cars went slightly up, the used ones down. The prices of spare parts and service works declined. Detailed information, including y/y comparison...
read moreEU mitigated targets for reducing consumption of vans
January 6, 2011 | 02:06am CEToriginalSome countries have adopted the EC’s proposal to mitigate with disappointment. Average CO2 emissions for vans should fall by 14% by 2017, by 2020...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep down by 0.5% m/m in November
January 5, 2011 | 03:39am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper than the used ones. Prices of spare parts and repair works have declined. Detailed information...
read moreAuto Esa: European registry of service records might solve number of problems with used car sale
November 30, 2010 | 03:52am CEToriginalA new problem for new and newish cars - turbo-odometers, odometer downsizing at dealers under pressure of unfair used car shops...
read moreSenate of Czech Rep shall give precedence to more economical cars within fleet renewal over current BMWs
November 30, 2010 | 03:34am CEToriginalIt is one of the economy measures of the Senate. The upper house of the parliament will hold a tender in the near future...
read moreSecar Bohemia management taken over by Jan Ruml, brother of former head Jiri Ruml
November 15, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginalReasons for the personnel change, the history of the company's management, Jan Ruml’s career, the current offer of Sherlog products in five European countries...
read moreCar prices down 0.8% m/m in Czech Rep in October
November 10, 2010 | 04:51am CEToriginalWhile prices of new cars were stagnated, used cars became cheaper by a few per cent. Prices of spare parts were flat and prices of service work grew. Detailed information...
read moreGovernment refused to allow firefighters in Czech Rep receiving share of damage liability
November 4, 2010 | 05:42am CEToriginalThe cabinet thus rejected the proposal of the Pardubice Region to give 4% of premiums to firefighters. The reason of the government...
read moreEU started to defend itself against dumped imports of Chinese components
November 2, 2010 | 04:19am CEToriginalIt has imposed duty on aluminium discs and begun investigating circumvention of the measure by the Chinese exporters of steel bolts. The validity and amount of duty, undervaluation of the Chinese currency...
read moreCzech Government possibly not to agree on grants of compulsory insurance to fire fighters
November 2, 2010 | 12:56am CEToriginalAccording to the Government, the amendment would worsen the financial situation of insurance companies and possibly mark the damage liability up. Details of the bill and the arguments...
read moreTwo legislative changes should reduce fraud car odometers downsizing in Czech Rep
October 26, 2010 | 01:48am CEToriginalThe government is together with associations and large used car dealers involved in both proposals. Details of the proposals, expert opinions, the increase in number of downsized odometers in 2010...
read moreChamber of Deputies received second draft of act on compulsory contributions from damage liability for firefighters
October 20, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe Central Bohemia region submitted it, the previous is a work of the Pardubice Region. Parameters of both proposals and views of interested parties...
read moreDekra proposed surveillance cameras at MOT stations in Czech Rep
October 18, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginalThey would be connected to the information system of the Ministry of Transport. Dekra’s network currently involves 86% of MOT stations in the Czech Republic, the rest...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped by 0.5% m/m in September
October 13, 2010 | 03:38am CEToriginalPrices of used cars went down more than prices of new ones. Prices of spare parts fell while prices of service work went up. Detailed information...
read moreMinistry of Transport suggests technical check-up stations to compulsorily record mileage
October 13, 2010 | 02:40am CEToriginalThis should eliminate fraud concerning downsizing of car tachometers in the Czech Republic. The amendment could come into force...
read moreEU signed breakthrough free trade agreement with South Korea, talks started with other Asian countries
October 6, 2010 | 11:34pm CEToriginalEuropean carmakers’ concerns should be dampened by the trade clause not only for small cars. This week new talks began with...
read moreIIR holds specialized conference Insurance CZ&SK in Prague in mid-October
September 28, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe 7th year of the event will have two follow-ups, i.e. a workshop on commercial networks and a special day about distribution channels. The conference will have the following speakers...
read moreE-mobility development will be financed with EU money in Czech Rep
September 16, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalMinistry of Environment is preparing the conditions for drawing of funds from one operational programme. Launching, recipients of aid, the amount of money...
read moreTili to help with e-mobility implementation in Czech Rep
September 15, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginalThe first e-mobile office in Prague 13, cooperation with cities, a seminar held on September 16 in Prague, Open Days in Brussels, electric car Tazzari...
read moreCzech government began to solve issue of fraudulent speedometer manipulations
September 15, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginalThere was an expert group appointed composing of 12 people who met last week. The representatives of the group, possible complications...
read moreCSSD again proposed law against credit overcharging
September 14, 2010 | 04:27am CEToriginalAccording to the proposal, the amount of penalty would not exceed the amount of the loan, and the APR would be limited by the government on the basis of data provided by the central bank...
read moreAuto Esa sent petition against tachometer manipulation to Minister of Transport Vit Barta
September 14, 2010 | 04:05am CEToriginalThe petition has been signed by several dozen clients of Auto Esa; the company has also created a page for the petition on the social network Facebook...
read moreFree Trade Agreement between EU and South Korea gets complicated, reservations in Italy
September 12, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginalExpected changes in the Czech foreign trade, Italian concerns, protective clauses, further negotiations, suspension of the contract...
read moreCar prices dropped by 0.3% m/m in Czech Rep in August
September 10, 2010 | 05:57am CEToriginalUsed cars became cheaper than the new ones. Prices of spare parts went up while prices of service works stagnated. Detailed info...
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