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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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Pavla Drmotova named PR manager and spokesperson at AutoBinck in Czech Rep
October 4, 2011 | 04:39am CEToriginalShe will be in charge of all the group activities on the Czech market (Auto Palace, AutoBinck CZ, Mitsubishi Motors CZ). She has come to the company from...
read moreNissan to enter Czech Rep with Leaf EV in 2013, now looking for partner
October 4, 2011 | 04:28am CEToriginalThe up to now sales in Europe, launching on the individual markets, production in Europe, TCO, strategy and planned sales in the Czech Republic...
read moreIris Ident: Origin control system revealed multiple searched vehicles in Slovakia in 2010
October 4, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginalThe number of cases of falsification of identifiers and documents declined. Statistics for the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and January-July 2011...
read moreACEA: Production of commercial vehicles grew faster in EU in 2010 than production of passenger cars
October 4, 2011 | 12:11am CEToriginalGlobal automobile production went up by 22.1%, by 8.3% in EU, and by 33.8% in China. Results in other countries including Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreNew shareholder entered Invelt
October 3, 2011 | 03:40am CEToriginalHe helped with the acquisition of the BMW showroom in Prague of a bankrupt company AuTec Group and increased its capital with a view to further expand in the Czech Republic...
read moreDanyang Winstar Auto Parts wants to break into aftermarket in Europe
October 2, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThis new Chinese manufacturer of non-original automotive lamps and plastic parts is now looking for distributors. Range, brands and models...
read moreOMV intends to focus on natural gas, wants to get money by selling petrol stations in several European countries
October 2, 2011 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThese should include the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Abandoned markets, the expected proceeds from the sale in total and in the Czech Republic, candidates...
read moreSteve Yang resigned from post of Hyundai Motor’s CEO
October 2, 2011 | 11:26pm CEToriginalHis duties will be temporarily taken by chiefs of domestic and foreign sales, the new CEO will be chosen later. Reasons for his resignation...
read moreDusan Fornusek left SkoFIN
September 30, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginalHe held the post of commercial director over the last year, in the company he worked for five years. His responsibility was taken over by...
read moreAutocentrum Dojacek to expand the sales portfolio with other two brands
September 30, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company has been extending its offer of authorized service for other brands. Moreover, the company will open a new multi-brand complex in...
read moreFiat to release 435 people in Poland, having reduced production already
September 30, 2011 | 02:22am CEToriginalThe reason is the shift of Fiat Panda production to Italy. However, Fiat Auto Poland speaks of a decline in demand for mini cars. Production plans for 2011...
read moreSkoda Auto to reduce production of three-cylinder engines in Q4
September 30, 2011 | 02:12am CEToriginalThe reason is the decline of demand for Volkswagen Group cars in South America. Cancellation of 21 shifts, the number of affected employees, replacing in the flexi accounts in 2012...
read morePPF reportedly planning to leave insurance industry, intends to sell share in Generali PPF Holding
September 30, 2011 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe first attempt failed. The value of shares, a joint venture with VTB in Russia, the resolution of the Ingosstrakh dispute, focus on other fields...
read moreSwedish Automobile has agreed to sell exclusive car division Spyker
September 30, 2011 | 01:56am CEToriginalThe company is now planning to fully concentrate on Saab. However, Spyker’s new owner will not be the Russian businessman, Vladimir Antonov, but...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU rose by 16% in August
September 30, 2011 | 01:46am CEToriginalSales increased in most European countries except Greece, Ireland and Portugal. Sales of vehicles exceeding 16 tons increased by 30%...
read moreMatador focuses on car parts after having sold tire division to Continental
September 29, 2011 | 04:32am CEToriginalThe company built a new factory in the Czech Republic. Its location, characteristics, investment, HR, order from Skoda Auto, the planned revenues and growth by 2014...
read moreSkoda Citigo, VW Up!, Seat "City Car": Production to begin in mid-October, sales in domestic markets in Q4 2011
September 29, 2011 | 04:13am CEToriginalProjected body versions, entry into the European market, engines, transmissions, eco-versions, equipment, pricing, target groups, head airbags and brake assistant...
read moreAuto Esa made changes in external communications
September 29, 2011 | 04:03am CEToriginalPR agency AMI Communications will continue to work on selected projects, a spokesperson of Auto Esa became...
read moreVolvo Trucks upgraded calculator of environmental impact of vehicle operation
September 29, 2011 | 03:51am CEToriginalCustomers have been using this tool to reduce consumption and emissions for 10 years. Novelties in the application...
read moreRenault Trucks organizing winter maintenance campaign in Czech Rep, Slovakia and Hungary
September 29, 2011 | 03:32am CEToriginalThe inspection includes a free vehicle check and 30% discount on selected parts. Details of the control, a gift for passing...
read moreAuto Palace became Opel dealer in Czech Rep
September 27, 2011 | 04:04am CEToriginalThe company has therefore extended its portfolio in the Czech Republic with a ninth brand. Auto Palace will open a new Opel showroom in...
read moreTaborsky: A. Charouz Motors expects sales of 140 Jaguar and Land Rover cars in Prague in 2011
September 27, 2011 | 03:49am CEToriginalIt will be the first full year of this new Czech dealer. The potential of the Prague market, outlook until 2012, new cooperation with Bushman, a third service centre in Prague...
read moreEC: Price differences for new cars between EU countries decreased slightly in 2010
September 27, 2011 | 03:36am CEToriginalPersistent differences in the tens of percent, the advantage in buying abroad, the situation in the segments, a difference of over 30% for models of Fiat, Renault, Peugeot and VW...
read moreVolvo remains Volvo: Volvo launched service program for older cars in Czech Rep
September 27, 2011 | 03:29am CEToriginalThis includes a discount on spare parts or a discounted inspection. The reduced rate of work and the price of oil, guarantee of uniform prices in Central Europe...
read moreUsed car shops in Czech Rep began to use microsites for online car pricing for purchase
September 27, 2011 | 03:22am CEToriginalThe activities of AAA Auto, Auto Esa, Stepanek Auto, Trotina Auto, H2 Car, Autotreid, Allegro Group CZ (Aukro, OtoMoto.cz), EurotaxGlass’s...
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