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Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 37.6% in Q2, by 46.7% to 465,500 in H1 (VW -2.8%, +14.3%; Škoda +196.8%, +147.8%; SEAT+Cupra +67.2%, +105.3%; VW Commercial Vehicles +94.2%, +73.4%; Audi +34.1%, +32.3%; Porsche +235.6%, +279%; MAN +330.4%, +243.5%; VW Truck & Bus -87.5%, -44%; Scania +88.7%, +102.8%; International Motors/Navistar -21.2%, +2.9%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (84,900 cars, -2.2%), VW ID.3 (60,700, -8.3%), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 44,600, -14.4%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 38,700), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 38,700, +31.6%), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 36,500), Škoda Elroq (34,300), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 27,600, +89%), Porsche Macan Electric (25,900), Cupra Born (22,100, +21.4%), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 8,300, -6%) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.6% (+3.3 pp, H1 2024: 7.3%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 62%, automaker said, adding that global PHEV deliveries up by 41% to 192,300
July 18, 2025 | 12:37pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in June, by 1.2% y/y (new: +0.1%, +1.3%; used: +0.7%, +1.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.6%, +3.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +2.2%), fuels and oils (+1%, -9.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +5.5%)
July 18, 2025 | 12:24pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 2/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.8% y/y to CZK 298,000 (EUR 12,100) in H1, by 3.8% during Q2 (16% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 21% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 18% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 17% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 13% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 15% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). Advertising supply increased by 4.2% y/y. In terms of powertrain types, 47.2% of cars on offer had diesel, 46.55% petrol, 2.66% hybrid, 1.95% electric, 0.97% LPG, 0.3% CNG and 0.37% others
July 18, 2025 | 12:12pm CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 24% to 1.8 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 28% to 9.1 million in H1 – China: 5.5 million BEVs and PHEVs (+32%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 2 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 900,000 (+3%), Rest of World (RoW): 700,000 (+40%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:31am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,500 MWh of electricity (+52.5% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q2 during 128,000 recharges (+37.5%) at 868 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 19.5 kWh, utilization according to charging station performance by 27.5% to 3.39% (time utilization +27.8% to 6.94%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1.2% in Q2, by 1.3% to 4.41 million in H1 (VW +4%, +4.5%; Škoda +18.7%, +13.6%; SEAT+Cupra -1.9%, +1.7%; VW Commercial Vehicles -15.6%, -19%; Audi -8.2%, -5.9%; Bentley -16.2%, -11%; Lamborghini -7.3%, +2.2%; Porsche -4.3%, -6.1%; MAN +4.7%, -4.3%; VW Truck & Bus -4.1%, +5.9%; Scania -4.5%, -10.4%; International Motors/Navistar +9.9%, -2.3%). Rising orders are driven by new models popular with customers across all drive types (+19 % in Western Europe in H1), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, Cupra Terramar, Škoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911, BEV orders increase most significantly (+62 %), automaker said
July 16, 2025 | 10:10am CETflashread more
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited mileage warranty (breakdown insurance) on selected used vehicles offered on Autosphere sales platform for free (with possibility of extension up to 8 years/200,000 km for fee), thus expanding its collaboration with this Swiss company. In 25 years on Czech market, insurance company became partner of many automakers, distributors, importers, dealers (more than 300) of cars (BMW, Hyundai, Mazda, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Subaru, Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo) and motorcycles (BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph, Ducati)
July 14, 2025 | 03:50pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fueled) in Czechia became almost three times less expensive (+37.7%) than entire consumer basket (+93.8%), thus mitigating inflation. Consumer price index (CPI) in individual groups and items developed differently – used cars (prices: -16.3%), new cars (+4.9%), motorcycles (+20.2%), diesel (+22.2%), Natural 95 petrol (+22.9%), Natural 98 gasoline (+27%), LPG gas (+34.2%), brake pads (+38.8%), engine oil (+45.8%), taxi service (+63.8%), bus fare 100 km (+75.3%), bus fare 50 km (+78.1%), bus fare 25 km (+86.4%), rail passenger transport (+105.8%), fender (+107.2%), bus fare 10 km (+109.6%), international air passenger transport (+150.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+171.1%)
July 14, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 6,200 MWh of electricity (+76% y/y) in ČEZ Futurego public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 271,024 recharges (+54%) at 916 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased by 14% to 22.9 kWh (H1 2024: 20.1 kWh)
July 14, 2025 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2025 Western European new car sales outlook at 11.42 million (-1.1%)
July 11, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2025 Czech new car registrations forecast at 225,000-240,000 units (-3% to +4%, 2024: 231,600), based on development to date (Q1: +3.6%, Q2: +2.2%). Gradually recovering domestic economy (GDP growing since Q4 2023) – decreasing inflation (within ČNB's tolerance band), rising real wages (Q1: +3.9% y/y), growing consumer confidence – maintains relatively strong consumer and corporate demand for cars, which is reflected in year-on-year increase in registrations of new passenger cars, Štefek said
July 11, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 3,085 MWh of electricity (+127% y/y) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 131,500 recharges (+93%) at 630 charging points (Prague: 601.5 MWh during 27,000 recharges, South Moravian Region: 457.1 MWh during 18,500 recharges, Vysočina Region: 430.1 MWh during 14,814 recharges, South Bohemian Region: 349.6 MWh, Central Bohemian Region: 233.6 MWh, Pilsen Region: 197.6 MWh, Ústí nad Labem Region: 192.4 MWh, other regions: 623 MWh)
July 11, 2025 | 12:28pm CETflashread more
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Toyota plant in Kolín (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic) on July 4. Carmaker suspended production for several hours. This incident will not impact vehicle deliveries to customers, spokesperson said
July 9, 2025 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Toyota RAV4/Wildlander (1,187,000 registered cars, +11%) was world’s (153 markets) best-selling light vehicle in 2024, followed by Tesla Model Y (1,185,000, -3%), Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander (859,000, +18%), Honda CR-V/Breeze (854,000, +1%), Toyota Corolla/Levin sedan (697,000, -11%), Toyota Hilux (617,000, -15%), Ford F-150 (595,000, -2%), Toyota Camry (593,000, -8%), Tesla Model 3 (560,000, +10%) and BYD Qin (502,000, +6%)
July 9, 2025 | 02:35pm CETflashread more
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Volkswagen to apparently use its options to take Porsche AG over
September 14, 2011 | 05:09am CEToriginalVolkswagen originally planned a merger with the parent company Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which is a majority owner of Porsche AG. The option can be used from...
read moreAAA Auto opened first used car shop in Russia
September 14, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalThe new branch will initially focus on purchase with an estimated range of up to 500 cars. The service offering...
read moreFehrer Automotive increases production in Czech Rep, moving there part of production from abroad
September 13, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginalDetails of the strategy, replacement of the technology of seat production in one of the Czech plants, new orders, development of Fehrer Bohemia’s turnover...
read moreAxa Assistance started to provide tire insurance at Tomket’s e-shop in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 13, 2011 | 04:55am CEToriginalThe collaboration concerns the e-shop Nejlevnejsipneu.cz and includes assistance services. Conditions, indemnity limits, period of insurance, details...
read moreInvelt increased revenues by 25% in H1, sales of new BMW cars by 20% and market share by 4 pp
September 13, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalDetails of financial and business indicators, results in motorcycles, a new e-shop for accessories, activities for customers and CSR...
read morePrices of cars in Czech Rep grew by 0.1% m/m in August
September 13, 2011 | 04:40am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used ones have cheapened. Prices of spare parts and service works increased. Detailed information, including y/y comparisons...
read moreCitroen offers lowest price guarantee on LCVs in Czech Rep in September and October
September 13, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginalDetails of the action, the current network of Business Centres, special prices for September, bonus when using funding, the Professional packet not only with air conditioning, action models...
read moreJakub Hodanek became new sales and marketing director of Europ Assistance in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 13, 2011 | 04:28am CEToriginalHe replaced Vladimir Fuchs in the position, who was appointed general manager of the company. Hodanek’s previous locations...
read morePeugeot wants to sell 220,000 cars of 308 in 2011
September 13, 2011 | 04:24am CEToriginalA total of 1 million 308 cars have been produced so far. Share of hatchback, wagon and coupe-cabriolet in sales; demand for engines; the current daily production...
read moreDalibor Slivinsky left Scania Czech Republic after less than a year
September 13, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginalHe was replaced by Pavel Prostrednik in management of the Prague dealership, who left the MAN importer after 11 years...
read moreSwedish trade unions filed proposal for Saab’s bankruptcy
September 13, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginalSaab received a bridge loan of EUR 70 million, which should help it in an appeal against a refusal of protection from creditors...
read moreTatra to start production of Phoenix in October, wants to produce over 1,000 trucks in 2012
September 13, 2011 | 04:09am CEToriginalSales regions, the choice of DAF’s dealer partners, price of the model, technical characteristics, differences compared to competition...
read moreCCS: Fuel significantly more expensive in Czech Rep last week
September 13, 2011 | 04:00am CEToriginalThe price of petrol rose by 58 hellers, diesel by 53 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreArcelorMittal to build third plant in Slovakia and expand body parts production there
September 12, 2011 | 02:35am CEToriginalLocation, investment and its reasons, the size of the factory, the character of production, HR, the date of construction and start of production, customers...
read moreHyundai i30 and Kia Cee'd to undergo generational replacement after less than five years
September 12, 2011 | 12:01am CEToriginalProduction of the second-generation of this C-segment hatchback will begin in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 2012. Engines...
read moreSaab to submit new application for protection from creditors to another court
September 11, 2011 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe carmaker wants to prevent the unions from their intension to bring a suit for the company’s bankruptcy. According to analysts, Saab is before the end of its existence...
read moreVolkswagen postpones merger with Porsche, planning to make it otherwise
September 11, 2011 | 11:16pm CEToriginalIt is caused by unresolved legal issues and investigations of former top managers of Porsche. Details...
read moreJohnson Controls has big plans with new Czech plant in Zatec
September 9, 2011 | 03:16am CEToriginalSoon the company will start production in the first hall and by 2014 it wants to quadruple the plant, quintuple production and triple staff. Components for Skoda Auto...
read moreCCS began offering discounted insurance for their card holders in Czech Rep
September 9, 2011 | 03:07am CEToriginalThere is an online calculator available for CCS clients at Pojisteni.ccs.cz. The insurance partner...
read moreSwedish court rejected Saab’s request for protection from creditors
September 9, 2011 | 02:55am CEToriginalThe unions now intend to file for Saab’s bankruptcy to obtain owed wages from a government insurance fund. Reasons for the rejection...
read moreLancia launched new Ypsilon on Czech market, to introduce it to women first
September 9, 2011 | 02:50am CEToriginalOpen week, a competition for a weekend with the car and vouchers, partnership with Sephora, specifications and prices, optional equipment, introductory price...
read moreEurop Assistance prepared new product EuroComfort for ALD Automotive in Czech Rep
September 9, 2011 | 02:41am CEToriginalIt is a premium assistance program, which includes an increased right for the use of a spare car for the duration of...
read moreEC wants all cars to be with eCall emergency system from 2015
September 9, 2011 | 02:35am CEToriginalThe measure would apply to newly sold cars. Modernisation of infrastructure for mobile operators, the current penetration, the costs of a car...
read moreSaab asked for protection from creditors in Sweden
September 8, 2011 | 07:53am CEToriginalThe affected Swedish activities, a plan of reorganization, waiting for funds from companies Pangda and Youngman, permission of the Chinese authorities in danger...
read moreVolkswagen prepared autumn special offer for commercial vehicles with discounts up to CZK 150,000 in Czech Rep
September 8, 2011 | 07:46am CEToriginalThe affected models and versions, discounts and bonuses for financing from SkoFIN, sales over eight months, market development, expectations for 2011...
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