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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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Car prices in Czech Rep rose by 0.3% m/m in June
July 12, 2011 | 11:30pm CEToriginalWhile used cars went up, prices of new cars stagnated. Prices of spare parts and service works stagnated. Detailed information, including y/y comparisons...
read moreSuzuki to move some Japanese factories and R&D centres from coast to inland
July 12, 2011 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe reason is protection against further earthquakes and tsunamis. The amount of investment in this action...
read moreSales of new cars in Poland fell by 5.7% in H1, outlook is not optimistic
July 12, 2011 | 11:24pm CEToriginalConsumers’ interest is now tending more to second-hand cars. Increased VAT, fuel prices rising, interest in financing...
read morePekny (SDA, Kia): Real transaction prices of new cars in Czech Rep has not been changing significantly, communication prices go further down
July 12, 2011 | 05:48am CEToriginalThe price difference between the Czech Republic and Western Europe, the benefits of re-exports, development of the finance penetration, the impact of the shortened depreciation...
read moreReal Garant expanded cooperation with Suzuki to Slovakia
July 12, 2011 | 05:30am CEToriginalSo far, Real Garant has provided extended warranty insurance for new Suzuki cars in Germany and the Czech Republic. Details of the framework agreement...
read moreCar dealers in Czech Rep opening showrooms in hypermarkets and at petrol stations
July 12, 2011 | 05:22am CEToriginalThey are thus trying to address more private clients. For example, Smazik opened a Fiat showroom at the petrol station...
read moreAutobond wants to sell over 2,000 new cars in 2011
July 12, 2011 | 05:17am CEToriginalFor 2012, the company expects a double-digit growth. Expected financial results...
read moreSaab to develop new models of 9-1, 9-6X and 9-7, requested by Chinese partners
July 12, 2011 | 05:12am CEToriginalEntry into new segments, target markets for models, a joint venture in Sweden, Saab 9-2 preparations...
read moreCar Importers Association considered including non-members in stickers project
July 12, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalThe project could thus include dealerships and service shops of Skoda and Hyundai in the Czech Republic. Launching the project and a database of authorized partners...
read moreAlexandre Resve passed under PSA Peugeot Citroen from Czech Rep to France
July 12, 2011 | 04:51am CEToriginalJerome Maugis, who came from Slovakia, became the new CFO of the Czech representation of Citroen...
read moreBMW to buy ING division of ING Car Lease and include it under Alphabet
July 12, 2011 | 04:48am CEToriginalING Car Lease deals with car leasing in eight Western and Eastern Europe. The transaction’s value...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel in Czech Rep again slightly cheaper last week, Slovak prices stagnated
July 12, 2011 | 04:37am CEToriginalPetrol at the Czech filling stations discounted by 6 hellers, diesel by 8 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreHyundai ix35 shift production from Slovakia to Czech Rep to enable increase in production by 40%
July 11, 2011 | 03:18am CEToriginalAt the same time, the waiting period for a car should be reduced from five to one month in about four months...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 12.8% in June, LCV sales by 15.4%
July 8, 2011 | 04:42am CEToriginalAccording to SDA, the affect of depreciation exception still continues. Results of individual brands, the spring evaluation, reduced outlook for 2011...
read moreJan Repa retired from Opel, joining AAA Auto in July
July 8, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginalAs the head of Marketing and Communication at AAA Auto he will be responsible for all the markets...
read moreSaab postponed production renewal to August 9
July 8, 2011 | 04:09am CEToriginalThis is due to ongoing negotiations with suppliers, the need for a longer time to restore supplies, and a two-week company holiday...
read morePavel Senych left Shell after 19 years, having not agreed on new contract
July 7, 2011 | 01:15am CEToriginalHis post of the head of Shell in the Czech Republic was acquired by Petr Prazsky. The circumstances of departure of Senych, the employment history of Prazsky...
read moreSales of new cars in Germany down by 0.3 % in June, after conversion up by 10%
July 7, 2011 | 01:07am CEToriginalRegistrations in H1 grew by 10.5%, production by 5%. The outlook for the next months...
read moreVolkswagen increased its stake in MAN to 53.7%, acquired 55.9% of voting rights
July 7, 2011 | 01:01am CEToriginalBy this act the truck giant will arise including companies MAN, Scania and VW truck division. Approval of the merger from the European Commission...
read moreCCS Natankuj.sk: Fuel in Czech Rep and Slovakia cheaper last week
July 7, 2011 | 12:57am CEToriginalPetrol at the Czech filling stations has discounted by 18 hellers, diesel by 14 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreContinental aims to invest EUR 130 million in Slovakia
July 1, 2011 | 12:22am CEToriginalThe investment should create over 300 jobs. The application for investment incentives, the nature of production...
read moreBretislav Dolejsi switched from Kia Motors Czech to Autobond
July 1, 2011 | 12:15am CEToriginalAt the same time the dealer of seven brands in six Czech cities named new managing director and commercial director. Details...
read moreHead of Toyota Motor in Czech Rep and Slovakia Tsutomu Otsubo took on responsibility for Poland after four years
July 1, 2011 | 12:02am CEToriginalThe current president of Toyota Motor Poland Tetsuya Takenaka has held the position since January 2009...
read moreLeasePlan: Crisis also hit insurance companies with delays, suffered consequences of dumped prices and of preference for volume at the expense of profit
June 30, 2011 | 11:52pm CEToriginalMost insurance companies now solve it with increasing insurance premiums, owners of fleets with new tenders. Other possible solutions...
read moreSaab acquired bridge loan of EUR 25 million and paid wages owed
June 30, 2011 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has thus secured EUR 66 million over the past week. Details of the loan, the term of restoration of production...
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