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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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Ota Sedlacek left Ford in Czech Rep after 20 years
November 7, 2011 | 09:09pm CEToriginalThe importer is now choosing his successor, competences of the marketing director have been temporarily taken over by...
read moreE.ON to renew its fleet in Czech Rep with 90 Suzuki off-road cars
November 7, 2011 | 09:00pm CEToriginalThe fleet will also be extended with one new model. The selected models, their means and place of use, supplier-dealer...
read morePackage of three benefits with financing from RCI Financial Services for selected Renault models
November 7, 2011 | 08:55pm CEToriginalThe package RCI Benefit includes damage liability, extended warranty and service inspections. Details of the offer, the affected models, the value of the benefits...
read moreSwedish Automobile: GM disagree with Saab takeover by Chinese companies Pangda and Youngman
November 7, 2011 | 08:47pm CEToriginalGM decided to discontinue business relations with Saab, therefore, the agreement to acquire Saab also has to be revised...
read moreLeasing of cars, trucks and buses up in Czech Rep in Q1-3, LCV leasing down
November 7, 2011 | 08:44pm CEToriginalThe number of new contracts, financial and operating leasing, fleet management, consumer loans, used car financing, analysts’ evaluation and view...
read moreNick Reilly to leave GM and retire
November 7, 2011 | 08:39pm CEToriginalThe post of GM Europe president will be taken over by Karl-Friedrich Stracke, who will remain Opel CEO after that. Timing...
read moreFord, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover and Skoda to compete for KMN’s Car of the Year 2012 title in Czech Rep
November 7, 2011 | 08:35pm CEToriginalThe jury will announce the winner on December 13. Among the nominees are three new generations and two all-new models...
read moreCCS: Fuel slightly cheaper in Czech Rep last week
November 7, 2011 | 08:29pm CEToriginalThe price of petrol fell by 9 hellers, the price of diesel by 5 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreAutocentrum Dojacek opened second Citroen showroom in Prague
November 7, 2011 | 12:46am CEToriginalPart of the new showroom is also a Business centre. Location, increasing sales, projected extending of opening hours on Sunday...
read moreGM cut car production outlook in Poland
November 7, 2011 | 12:34am CEToriginalThe Gliwice plant made some shutdowns and is preparing to begin production of the Opel Astra GTC...
read moreRenault discounted some Renault and Dacia models in November
November 7, 2011 | 12:28am CEToriginalWith the Koleos facelift the 4x2 version came and a Black Edition packet. Vouchers for Renault, Dacia and Defend accessories...
read moreDirect: Few drivers in Czech Rep first call assistance service or insurance company after accident
November 4, 2011 | 01:20am CEToriginalThey are thus playing into the cards of crash hunters. Details of the IBRS survey, information drawing on accidents, the situation in Prague, contractual and non-contractual assistance services...
read moreFrederic Passemard to leave for headquarters within Citroen
November 4, 2011 | 01:04am CEToriginalWojciech Tomaszkiewicz will become the new head of Citroen Czech Republic and Citroen Slovakia, currently working as...
read moreNew car sales in Czech Rep rose by 13.2% in October, LCV sales by 34%
November 4, 2011 | 12:50am CEToriginalRegistrations of trucks and buses went also up. The growth was driven by Skoda, VW and Ford brands. Details...
read moreVolkswagen to dominate distribution, sale and financing of group brands in Poland
November 4, 2011 | 12:45am CEToriginalKulczyk Investments is leaving the automotive business. The transaction relates to VW, Skoda, Audi, Bentley and Porsche brands. Price, shares, details...
read morePlastika gets ready for expansion outside Europe, intends to establish joint venture in Asia
November 3, 2011 | 02:23am CEToriginalGrowth in revenues and profit, products and customers, the shift to the Tier 1 supplies thanks to contract from Skoda Auto...
read moreCCS and partner began providing fleet management services in Czech Rep
November 3, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalThe content of CCS Fleet Management service, target group, the company’s partner - Car Group Holding, savings examples, Car Services prices...
read moreSkoda Auto to reportedly cease production of Roomster
November 3, 2011 | 02:04am CEToriginalWhile the development of the Fabia III has been running, the development of the Roomster II was apparently halted. Reasons, the production volume, deadlines...
read moreBMW to recall 69,000 cars due to problems with water pump
November 3, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginalDetails of the possible defect; affected models, engines and years of production; a worldwide recall including Europe and the Czech Republic...
read moreFord Credit donates glass insurance to all cars in Czech Rep, extended warranty for selected models
November 3, 2011 | 01:54am CEToriginalAffected credit products and passenger models, performance limit of glass additional insurance, a voucher for services at a dealer, the bonus inclusion in the insurance at financing...
read moreNew car sales in Germany rose by 1% in October
November 3, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe growth rate thus significantly decreased from 8% in September. According to KPMG and PwC, it is an expected slowdown due to fears of further developments of the debt crisis in the euro area...
read moreBrano Group plans to invest EUR 20 million
November 2, 2011 | 03:04am CEToriginalFor the years 2011 and 2012, the company reckons with revenue growth and expansion outside Europe. Products and customers...
read moreMarian Mraz became new dealer development manager of Nissan in Czech Rep
November 2, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginalHe thus replaced Jan Cervinka in the position, who left for AutoBinck. Marek Vodicka returned to the Nissan brand after having left Kia…
read moreDavid Bohuminsky left Auto Esa
November 2, 2011 | 02:43am CEToriginalHe was replaced by Filip Kucera in the post of marketing director, in the board…
read moreSkoda started taking orders for Citigo priced from CZK 179,900
November 2, 2011 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe customer pays only CZK 30,000 for the highest level of equipment. Packages, air-conditioning for an additional fee of CZK 5,000, funding with 6.9% interest...
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