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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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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel more expensive in Czech Rep last week, prices stagnated in Slovakia
June 9, 2011 | 01:12am CEToriginalPetrol sold at Czech filling stations became more expensive by 10 hellers, diesel by 12 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreHitachi to open third plant for car parts in Europe, investing in Czech Rep
June 8, 2011 | 03:33am CEToriginalHowever, this is not a response to the earthquake in Japan. Location, nature of the production, emloyees, production start, customers...
read moreOtsuka Koki to expand into Europe, having found partner Brano Group in Czech Rep
June 8, 2011 | 03:28am CEToriginalThis supplier exclusively for Japanese carmakers aims to continue in Europe as well. Details of the JV, contracts, plastic clutch pedal...
read moreThomas Muller became new head for CEE at CarGarantie
June 8, 2011 | 03:07am CEToriginalHe will be responsible for seven countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He replaced Michael Erb, who...
read moreIBS motor acquired Lotus representation for Czech Rep and Slovakia
June 8, 2011 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe company has become a sub-dealer of one foreign dealership. Models and prices, the upcoming showroom, projected sales...
read moreSaab suspended production again, aiming to renew it on Wednesday
June 8, 2011 | 02:44am CEToriginalSome suppliers have still not received payments from Saab and failed to restore their own production...
read moreBrano Group to start production in China and South Africa in 2011
June 7, 2011 | 05:04am CEToriginalContracts in these countries, new orders in Russia, the abandonment of production in Mexico, the financial results of 2010 and the plan for 2011...
read moreVolkswagen considers production increase in Russia
June 7, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginalIt could be a growth in capacity in Kaluga or a construction of a new plant. Planned investments of companies Nissan, Renault, Fiat and Bosch in Russia...
read moreSaarGummi to expand production in Czech Rep and Slovakia in connection with giant contract for Ford
June 7, 2011 | 04:44am CEToriginalThis will mean to recruit new staff and changes in individual plants. New R&D centre in the Czech Republic...
read moreVeletrhy Brno wants to attract Slovak companies to Autotec in 2012
June 7, 2011 | 04:30am CEToriginalThe organizer has begun leading talks with ZAP. The fair designed for professionals might thus have around 500 exhibitors...
read moreVolkswagen to produce Amarok also in Europe
June 7, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginalThe production is now provided by a factory in Argentina. Production of this pick-up will begin in Germany in mid-2012. The volume of production for European markets...
read moreCitroen expects greater interest in DS4 than in DS3 in Czech Rep
June 7, 2011 | 04:16am CEToriginalGenerally, DS3 has been performing well. The annual balance sheet, the sold-out version of DS3 Racing, sales plan for DS4 in the Czech Republic, another DS models (DS5, DS6/DS9)...
read moreService program Youngtimer attracted over 200 owners of older Porsche cars to authorized service centres in Czech Rep after year and half
June 7, 2011 | 04:05am CEToriginalThey use a range of maintenance advantages in Porsche centres in Prague and Brno...
read moreTili holds debate on future of transport in cities in Prague on June 22
June 7, 2011 | 03:53am CEToriginalThe meeting will focus on the experience of China. Discussants include...
read more2011 Brno Motor Show: Carmakers, importers and dealers involved in participation/non-participation of brands
June 6, 2011 | 06:20am CEToriginalProduct and financial reasons, the support/bans on parent carmakers, support/non-support dealers, cooperation of dealers...
read moreHyundai returned to exclusive branded financing in Czech Rep, having confirmed its long-term partner, CSOB Leasing in tender
June 6, 2011 | 06:00am CEToriginalThree leasing companies have been providing branded financing so far. The start of cooperation, history of financing of Hyundai cars...
read moreSales of new cars fell by 2.5% in Czech Rep in May, LCV sales rose by 0.3%
June 6, 2011 | 05:51am CEToriginalAccording to the SDA, the affect of depreciation exception continues. Demand for trucks has more than doubled, after buses it has increased by 10%. The results of individual brands...
read moreCebia published first 24 reviews of used car dealers
June 6, 2011 | 05:44am CEToriginalThere are big players among them, such as AAA Auto and Auto Esa or dealers AutoDukla, Emil Frey and Auto Hruby. Details of the evaluation...
read moreGolden Crown 2011: Kooperativa and CSOB Leasing have best financial products in automotive financing and insurance
June 6, 2011 | 05:37am CEToriginalOther companies also scored in the competition, i.e. Ceska pojistovna, Raiffeisen - Leasing, ALD Automotive and Hertz Lease. The winning car products...
read moreGrowth in car sales in Germany accelerated sharply in May
June 6, 2011 | 05:29am CEToriginalWhile sales in April rose by 2.6%, in May it was by 22%. Demand for trucks and buses, the results for five months, the estimate for 2011...
read moreVolkswagen aims to sell over 200 Amarok pick-ups in Czech Rep in 2011
June 6, 2011 | 05:25am CEToriginalSpecifications and prices; the start of body types, motorizations, gearboxes and the possibility of bodies in 2011-2012...
read moreTPCA decreased some environmental indicators of production in 2010 despite car production fall
June 6, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginalThe energy consumption decreased as well as the waste production per vehicle produced. Activities in the green month in June...
read moreCzech Rep intends to change rules for veteran cars
June 6, 2011 | 05:11am CEToriginalIt aims to tailor the age limit and testing method for the recognition of veteran vehicles. This would mean changes to the environmental taxes and liability insurance...
read moreStrand (Allianz): Prices of damage liability in Czech Rep to fall by 5% in 2011
June 3, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalHowever, the decline will be smaller than in 2010 and 2009. A discount for children in the contract, the outlook for accident insurance, new complicity of 1%/CZK 1,000...
read moreSaarGummi to be bought by its Chinese partner CQLT
June 3, 2011 | 02:05am CEToriginalTheir joint venture has been operating in China since 2006. The transaction was already approved by the participating banks. Profile of the state company CQLT...
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