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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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Maruti Suzuki could produce cars for Volkswagen Group in India
August 6, 2010 | 02:38am CEToriginalParent company of the Maruti Suzuki is the Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor, in which Volkswagen acquired a share in early 2010...
read moreInsurance companies in Czech Rep: Volume of detected frauds rose by tens of percent in H1
August 6, 2010 | 02:24am CEToriginalMost of the frauds fall on the accidental insurance, followed by damage liability and property insurance. Details of insurance companies...
read moreHyundai Motor plans to increase production capacity in USA
August 6, 2010 | 02:12am CEToriginalThe carmaker could announce plans of the production increase during the month. The reason is increasing sale on the market, which should achieve in 2010...
read moreVolkswagen’s Russian plant resumed production
August 5, 2010 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe productio shut down because of the massive fires in the country thus lasted only one day. The plant also produces Skoda cars...
read moreMartin Mitterwald left LeasePlan after 13 years
August 5, 2010 | 01:10am CEToriginalThe post of the Czech branch general manager is now vacant; as for the position of executive head, it has been taken by the chief of the Polish branch. Reasons for leaving...
read moreCar sales in USA rose by 5.1% y/y in July, by 6.6% m/m
August 5, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginalHowever, the pace of growth has slowed to its lowest level since November 2009. Sales outlook for Q3, effects on the growth in July, the results of brands...
read moreSales of new vehicles in Czech Rep fell in all segments in July
August 5, 2010 | 12:42am CEToriginalRegarding vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, it has been caused by the impact of the end of the depreciation exception. The results for July and seven months, the historical comparisons...
read moreVolkswagen’s plant in Russia interrupted production due to fire
August 4, 2010 | 11:52pm CEToriginalThe Kaluga-based plant produces Skoda cars as well. According to the carmaker, it is a precautionary measure to protect workers...
read moreChina plans to invest over EUR 11 billion to support green cars by 2020
August 4, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe money would be directed in particular to the development of green technologies. Other forms of sales of eco-friendly and low emission vehicles...
read moreCompetencies and duties of Martin Kofron in SkoFIN and CLFA to be taken over by his colleagues
August 4, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginalIn CLFA it will be Jirina Tapsikova, in SkoFIN Tamara Janouskova and Ivana Hercova. Another direction of Kofron...
read moreSPL Recycling and Association of Glass prepared proposal for mandatory collection and recycling of automotive glass
August 4, 2010 | 03:37am CEToriginalThey plan to submit it to the new government. Possible schemes of the system, prepared amendment to the Waste Act, the EC legislation relating to the recyclability of vehicles...
read moreModel of Month: Fiat offers selected parts of Linea and Ducato at discount of up to 50% in Czech Rep by end of September
August 4, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginalA basic discount per part amounts to 15%, with each additional part, the total purchased price is reduced by 5pp. Details of the action...
read moreStandard & Poor's raised rating on Ford Motor by two degrees
August 4, 2010 | 03:17am CEToriginalAt the same time the agency stated that further improvements in the evaluation are possible within the next 12 months. Rating details...
read moreCar sales in Germany down by 30% in July, exports up by 6%
August 4, 2010 | 03:03am CEToriginalHowever, the pace of the export growth slowed down compared to previous months. Strong exports should continue to compensate weak domestic demand, according to VDA...
read moreToyota Motor ignored problems of accelerating cars for years, according to action
August 4, 2010 | 02:51am CEToriginalProcess with the carmaker could cover 40 million customers in the U.S. if the action is granted collective status. Braking system...
read moreNissan preparing expansion in Czech Rep, personnel and dealer
August 3, 2010 | 05:30am CEToriginalIncrease of the market share should be supported by the return of Petr Ouska, the return to a higher number of dealerships and arrival of new managers...
read moreSuzuki to introduce its entry model Alto after 31 years also in Czech Rep
August 3, 2010 | 04:52am CEToriginalAlto has been sold in Europe for 29 years, in Slovakia as well. Drive, equipment, parameters, prices of the current generation Alto, sister model Nissan Pixo...
read moreLower Saxony does not intend to reduce its stake in Volkswagen
August 3, 2010 | 01:44am CEToriginalThe state, however, plans to sell shares above 20% in Volkswagen in the event that its stake rises as a result of the merger with Porsche...
read moreSkoda Octavia Edition CZ: Carmaker motivating customers in Czech Rep to choose modern engines TSI and TDI CR with discounts of up to CZK 85,000
August 3, 2010 | 01:29am CEToriginalAt the same time, an extra charge for the wagon fell by CZK 10,000. The Octavia 1.2 TSI (77 kW) can now be purchased at the cost of the 1.4 MPI (59 kW)...
read moreSales of passenger cars in China rose by 15.4% in July
August 3, 2010 | 01:15am CEToriginalSales dropped by 3.4% m/m though. Total sales of motor vehicles in China, including trucks and buses...
read moreCitroen extended Open Way offer until end of August and discounted three selected models
August 3, 2010 | 01:07am CEToriginalDiscounted packages for 35-63%, free navigation, service contract Citroen IdealDrive for commercial vehicles. Special prices...
read moreGeely completed takeover of Volvo Car, paid less
August 3, 2010 | 12:50am CEToriginalThe company paid the carmaker Ford USD 1.3 billion in cash and USD 200 million in the form of promissory note. Another payment...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep dropped last week
August 3, 2010 | 12:12am CEToriginalPetrol Natural 95 discounted on average by 16 hellers and diesel by 11 hellers. In m/m and y/y comparison...
read moreVladimir Vosicky reinforced management of Hyundai Motor Czech
August 2, 2010 | 01:03am CEToriginalHe came to the new position of business director. Vosicky’s competencies and a change of competencies of president Kenny Lee...
read moreSPL Recycling innovated system of collection of windshields for recycling in Czech Rep
August 2, 2010 | 12:43am CEToriginalThose can now be deposited for recycling at Skoda dealers. In 2009, thanks to this the company increased volume of processed windshields by 90% to...
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