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JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 41.9% to 506,182 units (359,277 BEVs, +51%; 146,905 PHEVs, +24%) in June, representing 36.2% share of total registrations (penetration, +7.5 pp). BEVs posted their strongest month yet, company mentioned
August 6, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 2/2026: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 4.7% y/y to CZK 312,000 (EUR 12,910) in H1 (13% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 17% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 21% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 19% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 16% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 13% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). Increase in prices contributed by lower average age of cars sold and growing share of electric vehicles on market. In terms of powertrain types, 47.56% of cars on advertising offer had petrol/gasoline, 44.25% diesel, 3.66% electric, 3.21% hybrid, 0.92% LPG, 0.39% CNG and 0.01% others
August 6, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
Marco Venturini decided to leave Emil Frey Group on August 31, focusing on his own project outside automotive industry. Filip Lapka, current Sales Manager, to become new Peugeot Brand Manager in Czechia and Managing Director at 'P Automobil Import' on September 1
August 4, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
ACEA: New battery electric vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 35.1% to 1.61 million in H1. Growth (+418,094 cars) driven by Germany (+119,280), France (+93,229), United Kingdom (+59,739), Italy (+34,724), Denmark (+23,560). BEV sales grew in 30 countries (in all except Netherlands -0.1%), with 2 of them at triple-digit pace (Slovenia +124.5%, Croatia +349.7%)
August 4, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Tesla Model Y (34,328 registered vehicles, +43%; BEV 100%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in June, followed by Dacia Sandero (25,459, +11%; xEV 0%), Renault Clio (21,288, -23%; HEV 45%), Peugeot 208 (19,554, +14%; MHEV+BEV 58%), Volkswagen T-Roc (19,422, -5%; MHEV 90%), VW Golf (18,387, +8%; MHEV+PHEV 50%), Tesla Model 3 (18,176, +67%; BEV 100%), VW Tiguan (16,957, +9%; MHEV+PHEV 70%), Toyota Yaris Cross (16,560, +1%; HEV 100%) and Peugeot 2008 (16,163, -9%; MHEV+BEV 70%)
August 4, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 29,493 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in June and 161,752 in H1 (+51.1%), of which 29,445 and 161,509 cars (+51.3%; Hyundai: 7,897 and 42,940 HEVs, -2.3%; Toyota: 21,548 and 118,569 HEVs, +88.9%) and 48 and 243 buses (-22.4%; Iveco: 48 and 243 HEVs, -22.4%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 25.6% to 318,333 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs in H1, representing 40.8% share of total output
August 3, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 1.2% y/y to 68,200 units in June, of which 65,483 cars (-1.3%) and 2,717 commercial vehicles (+1%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing fell by 7.5% to 385,979 in H1, of which 371,756 cars (-3.6%) and 14,223 commercial vehicles (-54.7%)
August 3, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 13% to 1.4 million units in June, of which 359,277 BEVs (+51%), 146,905 PHEVs (+24%), 185,616 HEVs (+24%), 311,469 MHEVs (+12%) and 378,455 ICEVs (-14%). Market led by Volkswagen (132,755, +1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 52%), Škoda (84,752, +9%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 38%), BMW (81,682, +9%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 85%), Renault (81,328, +1%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 73%), Toyota (80,029, +10%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 97%), Mercedes (66,033, +0%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 83%), Audi (64,541, +11%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 71%), Peugeot (63,694, +5%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 72%), Dacia (62,758, +7%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 42%) and Tesla (52,675, +51%; BEV 100%)
August 3, 2026 | 07:41am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 21.7% to 4 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in H1, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) sales down by 17.1% to 1.9 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
July 28, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 29,411 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in June and 156,981 in H1 (+6.8%; 24,987 and 130,356 battery electric vehicles, +14.2%; 4,424 and 26,625 plug-in hybrids, -19%), of which 29,366 and 156,824 cars (+6.8%; Škoda: 21,862 and 115,442 BEVs, +23.6%, 2,929 and 17,723 PHEVs, +20.6%; Hyundai: 3,080 and 14,757 BEVs, -28.1%, 1,495 and 8,902 PHEVs, -51%) and 45 and 157 buses (SOR: 2 and 37 BEVs; Iveco: 43 and 120 BEVs)
July 28, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 0.9% to 7.7 million units in June. Decline driven by China (-26.3%)
July 28, 2026 | 07:40am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 13.6% in June, by 5.7% to 5.9 million in H1 (Volkswagen +7.3%, +2.6%; Stellantis +7.1%, +6%; Renault +3.6%, -4.2%; Hyundai +8%, -0.9%; Toyota +10.6%, -0.1%; BMW +16.1%, +6.2%; Mercedes-Benz +4.8%, +3.5%; Geely +11.8%, +4.1%; Ford -14.9%, -20.2%; BYD +199.3%, +168.2%; SAIC +50.7%, +19.1%; Tesla +72.1%, +75.4%; Nissan +4.1%, -5.3%; Chery +271%, +268.7%; Suzuki +10.3%, -5.9%; Mazda +24.6%, +20.9%; Leapmotor +496.3%, +526.7%; Jaguar Land Rover -0.7%, -7.8%; Honda +22.8%, +21.4%; Mitsubishi -32.9%, -41.6%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +60.7%, +40.5%; PHEV +22.1%, +22.5%; HEV+MHEV +18.4%, +13.2%; FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +2.7%, -18.5%; petrol -12.4%, -17.2%; diesel -16.1%, -16.5%)
July 24, 2026 | 08:25am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 140,697 in June, by 4.4% to 780,378 in H1 (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +6.2%, +9.5% to 526,409; Hyundai -8.9%, -9.9% to 135,400; Toyota +6.6%, +1.8% to 118,569). Buses (Iveco +8.2%, +0.6% to 2,633; SOR +73.5%, +160% to 338), motorcycles (Jawa -16.1%, +26.5% to 444), trucks (Tatra n/a, +46% to 803), trailers (Agados n/a, +16.6% to 9,600; Schwarzmüller n/a, +57.4% to 1,314; Panav n/a, +35.3% to 314) performed differently. Electric car production increased by 4.7% to 29,366 BEVs and PHEVs in June (+6.8% to 156,824 in H1), while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) manufacturing by 2.9% to 111,331 units (+3.8% to 623,554). Although situation and outlook of individual manufacturers differ more than ever before, Czech automotive industry confirms its stability and competitiveness. Pace of production of domestic car manufacturers remains high in first half of year and reflects ability to flexibly respond to customer demand across all types of drives – from modern combustion engines to hybrids to purely electric cars. It is this flexibility, together with high productivity and production quality, that strengthens position of Czech Republic as one of key pillars of both domestic economy and European automotive industry, Jahn said
July 24, 2026 | 08:17am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 7% to 2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 5.5% to 9.6 million in H1 – China: 0.83 million (-11%) and 4.73 million BEVs+PHEVs (-14%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): record 0.54 million (+31%) and 2.54 million (+27%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-30%) and 0.72 million (-20%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.49 million (+390%) and 1.59 million (+127%)
July 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
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Autofox Helps: Škoda Auto donates 100 Octavia cars worth around CZK 85 million (EUR 3.1 million) to aid organisations in Czechia for fight against coronavirus
April 29, 2020 | 01:00am CETpublicReceipt of applications to the grant program for two weeks, production of parts for FFP3 respirators in Škoda’s Technical Development using 3D printers, employee collections for hospitals at sites of Czech plants, assistance of trainees and employees with sewing of textile masks, distribution of Prusa Research protective shields to hospitals and general practitioners with contribution of Škoda’s Logistics...
read moreAutofox Helps: Toyota Group helps efforts on front lines of treatment and in limiting further spread of Covid-19/coronavirus
April 21, 2020 | 11:53pm CETpublicAt the same time, the automaker and group companies (Toyota Motor, Toyota Financial Services, Denso, Toyota Boshoku, Aisin Seiki, Daihatsu Motor, Hino Motors) will implement measures aimed at improving structure to drive future recovery. Examples of support activities in Japan, Europe, China, North America and Asia...
read moreAutofox Helps: Škoda Auto is committed to combat spread of coronavirus
April 7, 2020 | 11:58pm CETpublicDirect financial aid for social services and people in need, HoppyGo and BeRider sharing platforms makes more than 200 cars and 150 electric scooters available for charities, municipalities and volunteers, collaboration with the Czech Technical University in Prague to develop and produce reusable FFP3 respirators for hospitals...
read moreAutoBinck bought ROI Fleet & Mobility
March 11, 2020 | 04:25pm CETpublicROI will become a subsidiary of Fleet Support, which is part of AutoBinck's Smart Mobility division. Profile and portfolio of vehicles, mobility passes, shared cars and e-bikes in the management...
read moreČSÚ: Prices of cars in Czechia rose m/m in June 2019
March 11, 2020 | 03:50pm CEToriginalPrices of both new and used cars rose. Raising of motorcycle, car repair services and spare parts prices, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreLear Innovation Ventures (LIV) invested in Israeli venture capital fund managed by Maniv Mobility
March 11, 2020 | 03:32pm CETpublicManiv Mobility's portfolio and investing activities are focused on Israeli start-up companies in the connected, autonomous, ridesharing and mobility sectors, as well as on investments in the U.S. and other markets. Acquisition of EXO Technologies...
read morePorsche Holding Salzburg bought further dealer group in Italy
February 10, 2020 | 10:46pm CETpublicCompany, locations, brands, sales and financial results, previous acquisitions of Eurocar Italia, growth in recent years...
read moreČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia dropped m/m in May 2019
February 10, 2020 | 10:12pm CEToriginalBoth new and used car prices fell. Raising of motorcycle, spare parts and car repair services prices, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreČSÚ: Car prices rose m/m in Czechia in April 2019
December 4, 2019 | 11:14pm CEToriginalWhile new cars fell in price, the prices of used ones went up. Increase in motorcycle, spare part and car repair service prices, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreČSÚ: Car prices rose m/m in Czechia in March 2019
October 23, 2019 | 09:02pm CEToriginalWhile new cars rose in price, the prices of used ones did not change. Increase in motorcycle, spare part and car repair service prices, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia decreased m/m in February 2019
May 23, 2019 | 11:36pm CEToriginalUsed cars shown a greater price decrease compared to the new ones. Price cuts at motorcycles and spare parts, price increases in service works, detailed data, y/y development…
read moreČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia increased m/m in January 2019
April 11, 2019 | 10:55pm CEToriginalUsed cars became more expensive than the new ones. Increase in motorcycle, servicing and spare parts prices, detailed data, y/y development…
read moreCSU: Car prices increased by 0.6% in Czechia in 2018
February 17, 2019 | 10:49pm CEToriginalWhile the prices of new cars increased, the used ones became cheaper. Development at motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, development in December...
read moreInsurance companies in Czechia raised prices of damage liability in 2018
November 19, 2018 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe increase of insurance premiums by units to tens of percent according to risk, reasons, situation in commercial vehicles and fleet clients, statements of individual companies...
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