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AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In November, 71,851 used cars sold in Czechia (-7.9% m/m, -2.1% y/y; BEV: 1,250 vehicles, +54.7% y/y) with average price of CZK 301,684 (EUR 12,405; -3.2% m/m, +2.7% y/y). Total of 151,427 used cars advertised in country, offer grew by 0.1% y/y
December 23, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2025 Western European new car sales outlook by 90,000 units from 11.58 million (+0.2%) to 11.67 million (+1%)
December 22, 2025 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Karel Kadlec, founder, owner and board chairman of CarTec Group (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin dealer in Ostrava, Liberec, Prague and Olomouc, service in Brno, Czechia), died at age of 65. His daughter Karin Kadlecová, who previously managed Ostrava branch, is taking over management of company
December 22, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 3.3% in November (vans +2.1%; trucks +4.4%; buses -62.4%; motorcycles -21.2%; trailers+semitrailers -3.5%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,143 -8.5%, PHEV: 1,000 +91.9%, LPG: 638 +24.6%, petrol: 14,605 +4.7%, diesel: 3,928 -10.9%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (18,533), 5,111 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+23.7%)
December 22, 2025 | 07:42am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 1.7% to 952,532 units in November. Sales to grow by 1% to 11.67 million in 2025
December 17, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 91.2 million (+2.7%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.4 million (+3%). Overall, global trade appears to have stabilized slightly over past month, with some progress made on resolving Nexperia chip crisis, Oakley (GlobalData) said
December 15, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in November, by 21% to 18.5 million in first 11 months – China: 11.6 million BEVs and PHEVs (+19%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 3.8 million (+33%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1.7 million (-1%), Rest of World (RoW): 1.5 million (+48%)
December 15, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
Portu, ČSÚ: Czechs with average net wage in 2025 (CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600 in Q2) work 10.7 months for new Škoda B-segment car (Favorit/Felicia/Fabia) and 9 minutes for litre of Natural 95 petrol, while in 1989 (CZK 2,500/EUR 100) it was 33.7 months and 32 minutes. Fossil-fuelled car transport in Czechia (represented by these two typical representatives) became approximately three times cheaper in real terms over past 36 years, when price of small ICE Škoda hatchback increased from CZK 84,600/EUR 3,490 to CZK 417,840/EUR 17,240 (+394%) and gasoline from CZK 8/EUR 0.33 to CZK 34.46/EUR 1.42 per liter (+331%), but Czech salaries grew by 1,453% on average
December 15, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Renault Group: Fabien Goulmy to become Commercial Director of Mobilize Energy on January 1, 2026. Agnieszka Łyżwińska, current Regional Director of Dacia brand for Cluster East, appointed as new Managing Director of Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands for Eastern Europe (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)
December 11, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in November (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.2%; Cox Automotive: -7.8%, -7.3% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -7.9%). November’s results reflect another notable – yet anticipated – decline in new-vehicle sales pace, driven largely by pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30, King (J.D. Power) said
December 11, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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Neturen to invest EUR 16 million in Czech Rep
May 28, 2013 | 03:32am CEToriginalLocation close to customers and suppliers, the start of construction works, HR, start of production, products, partner in a joint venture...
read moreProgress-Werk Oberkirch plans to build a new hall in Czech Rep
May 28, 2013 | 03:26am CEToriginalLocation, revenues in 2012, products, HR, PWO’s clients – carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers, the outlook for 2013...
read moreFord to end production in Australia, GM to release fifth of employees
May 28, 2013 | 03:21am CEToriginalReasons, timing, sales in 2012, the amount of accumulated losses, cost comparison with Europe and Asia...
read moreIveco Bus: Iveco to leave Irisbus brand, buses to be called Iveco
May 26, 2013 | 11:54pm CEToriginalIntroducing a new brand identity at the UITP Congress in Geneva, the last step in the process of consolidation, logo, Iveco Bus’s biggest plant in the Czech Republic…
read moreKiekert began to expand production capacities in Czech Rep
May 26, 2013 | 11:34pm CEToriginalLocation, contractor, amount of investment, parameters of the new hall, HR, changes in logistics, three-year production growth plan...
read moreOtto Christ: Demand of companies for installation of tunnel washes grows in Czech Rep
May 26, 2013 | 11:23pm CEToriginalInvestment versus capacity, textile washes as a marketing tool, business results in the Czech Republic, clients such as Emil Frey or Skoda Auto...
read moreInsurer of the Year 2012: Kooperativa won in automotive insurance
May 26, 2013 | 11:15pm CEToriginalChanging the order of the Top 5 compared to the previous year, results in industry and business insurance, the best brokers by insurers...
read moreAAA Auto wants to recruit 100 people, in call centre and branches
May 26, 2013 | 11:06pm CEToriginalOffered jobs mainly in the Czech Republic, opening of new AAA Auto and Mototechna branches...
read moreSixt restored 56 Seat cars in car rental fleet in Czech Rep
May 26, 2013 | 10:54pm CEToriginalModels, numbers, body styles, engines, equipment packets, supplier-dealer, five years of cooperation...
read moreNissan to recall 3,000 Micra III cars in Czech Rep
May 26, 2013 | 10:45pm CEToriginalThe recall action can be supported by the Ministry of Transport, or the Service Centre for Road Transport (CSPSD)...
read moreCzech Car 2013: Skoda Octavia became most popular new car in Czech Rep
May 24, 2013 | 05:50am CEToriginalToyota and Maserati also succeeded in the first year of the survey. Number of votes, consumer testing, the organizer, partners, second year...
read moreWanxiang and VL Automotive want to buy Fisker
May 24, 2013 | 05:41am CEToriginalThese are two current partners of Fisker. Quoted price, the interest of investors from Europe and Hong Kong...
read moreNissan to recall 841,000 cars
May 23, 2013 | 11:16pm CEToriginalThese are the Micra and Cube models made in the UK and Japan. Details of the defect, regions, the number of vehicles...
read moreKSM Castings wants to increase production in Czech Rep by 2016
May 23, 2013 | 01:25am CEToriginalProfile of the plant in Hradek nad Nisou, HR, products, clients, Chinese owner, upcoming plant in USA...
read moresAutoleasing launched client application for on-line contract management in Czech Rep
May 23, 2013 | 01:18am CEToriginalThe on-line zone enables easier and quicker overviews of contracts, payments and balances...
read moreEurop Assistance introduced mobile application EAutoCare for more effective assistance in Czech Rep
May 22, 2013 | 12:51am CEToriginalPre-setting more cars, localization by GPS, emergency communication via SMS, provision of the application to partner carmakers...
read moreMini Young Professionals: Mini offers discount on new car to young professionals working in services in Czech Rep
May 22, 2013 | 12:44am CEToriginalThe affected models, professions, discounts, conditions, validity of the campaign, an application on Facebook...
read moredTest: Insurance companies in Czech Rep ignore finding of Constitutional Court and further reduce indemnity from damage liability
May 22, 2013 | 12:31am CEToriginalCKP has developed a recommendation methodology for insurers to correctly assess the amount of partial loss on an older vehicle...
read moreForty-nine HEVs and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in April
May 22, 2013 | 12:26am CEToriginalThe registry has newly included further 61 CNG vehicles and 31 LPG cars. Brands and models, the first Nissan EVs, results in January-April 2013...
read moreThree former Saab top executives arrested in Sweden
May 22, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalThe reason is the alleged accounting fraud at the time of GM’s negotiations for the sale of Saab to the Dutch car manufacturer Spyker Cars...
read moreTomas Gurtler became new head of Raiffeisen-Leasing in Czech Rep
May 20, 2013 | 11:56pm CEToriginalHe thus gained an additional function after the personnel merger of Raiffeisen-Leasing with Raiffeisen-Leasing Real Estate in 2012. Rastislav Kereskeni...
read moreKia wants to expand dealer network in Czech Rep
May 20, 2013 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe importer is looking for a partner who will open another dealership in Prague. Requested location, dealer situation, potential, past negotiations...
read moreNissan began offering 5-year warranty included in price of selected models in Czech Rep
May 20, 2013 | 11:25pm CEToriginalThe affected models, 3+2 warranty limited by kilometres, saving for the customer, validity of the campaign, the special prices of cars...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep rose by 0.1% m/m in April
May 20, 2013 | 11:15pm CEToriginalWhile new cars became significantly more expensive, used cars became slightly cheaper. Prices of servicing and spare parts developed different. Detailed information...
read moreTechnodat holds seminar PLM Forum 2013 in Luhacovice in mid-June
May 20, 2013 | 10:58pm CEToriginal3DExperience from Dassault Systemes, CATIA V5/V6, 3DVIA, flying F-Bike, Technodat’s new training centre in Zlin, clients...
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