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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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Skoda expect to increase interest in service program for older cars in Czech Rep in 2010
July 9, 2010 | 04:16am CEToriginalParameters of the program, the results of 2009, expectations for 2010, the number of participating service sites, used car’s inspection free of charge…
read morePSA: Total car sales in Europe rose by 1.1% in H1, to decline by 9% for full year 2010
July 9, 2010 | 04:05am CEToriginalExpected development of markets in China and Latin America in 2010, sales results for PSA Peugeot Citroen over H1...
read morePeugeot extended June special offers to end of summer in Czech Rep
July 9, 2010 | 03:53am CEToriginalTherefore, the offer of sports version Sportium has been still under way, i.e. for models 207 and 308, or extended warranty for 3 years/60,000 km for higher equipment levels free of charge…
read moreVolkswagen increased sales by 15% to 3.5 million cars in H1, of which 2 million were VW cars
July 9, 2010 | 03:49am CEToriginalFor the plant in Mexico the carmaker counts on the production of the new generation VW Jetta and the New Beetle. Production growth of Audi in India...
read moreAuto Hase opened new Volvo showroom in Prague 5
July 8, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalAfter two years, the company has moved sales and servicing there from the original showroom in Orech, which has been sold. Location, services, Heico Sportiv, a loyalty program, introduction of the Volvo S60...
read moreAles Polak moved from GE Money Auto to Arval
July 8, 2010 | 01:43am CEToriginalPolak had been working at the GE Money Auto since 2001, most recently as a board member with responsibility for product and dealer management. His predecessor, Marek Pichal…
read moreGeneral Motors negotiates loan of USD 5 billion with banks
July 8, 2010 | 01:32am CEToriginalThe reason for negotiations on the loan is the GM’s effort to finance its expansion in the Chinese market and strengthening of its capital position in case...
read moreFord created e-presentation for special offers in Czech Rep
July 8, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginalAt Zaostrete.cz there may be found the latest action offers on the Ford Focus, their prices start from CZK 279,990. The discount’s amount, extended warranty, financing…
read moreAAA Auto organizing summer competition for Skoda Fabia in Czech Rep and Slovakia
July 8, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginalCondition for the participation in the contest is to fill the registration form on the company’s website and right answers for simple questions. Number of Fabia cars in the offer…
read moreCommencement of motorbike taxi operation by Taxi Moto in Prague is delayed
July 8, 2010 | 12:50am CEToriginalThe Prague City Hall does not consider the external design of motorbikes as attractive. Prices, motorbikes’ fleet, service of the turtle-type, similar services abroad...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep slightly declined last week
July 8, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginalPetrol Natural 95 discounted by an average of 2 hellers, diesel by 3 hellers. In the m/m and y/y comparison…
read moreVolkswagen to change Porsche CEO for its own manager
July 7, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginalIt will be Matthias Muller as of October 1, who is now responsible for product strategy and planning at VW. Michael Macht will move to…
read moreDaimler recalls 2,589 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to service shops in USA
July 7, 2010 | 01:24am CEToriginalThe reason is the possible leakage of oil. These are probably cars still sold under the Dodge brand...
read moreReinhard Fleger to leave Skoda Auto after year
July 7, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalIn the position of sales and marketing director he will be replaced by Jurgen Stackmann, a long-time manager of Ford of Europe. Fleger will move to…
read moreToyota Motor recalls 270,000 Lexus and Toyota limousines to repair because of faulty engines
July 7, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginalThe problem is caused by defective valve springs that can stop the engine during its operation. The recall covers models...
read moreJ.D. Power: Germans are satisfied with Mercedes-Benz cars the most
July 7, 2010 | 12:07am CEToriginalThe second place is divided into BMW and Dacia. The top five includes Mazda and Nissan. Czech brand Skoda ranked...
read moreNHTSA opened investigation into possible defect of 342,000 Mazda3 and BMW Z4 cars in USA
July 6, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe U.S. office has received dozens of complaints relating to the power steering on both models. Number of affected vehicles, production series…
read moreGerman car production increased by 23% thanks to strong export in H1, export up by 44%
July 6, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginalBy contrast, sales on the German market dropped by 29% in H1 and by 26% in June. VDA outlook for H2 2010...
read moreMitsubishi wants to sell 30,000 ASX cars in Europe in 2010, 500 in Czech Rep and 200 in Slovakia
July 1, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalDevelopment in the C-SUV/crossover segment, engines, start-stop, dual-clutch gearbox, equipment and prices, the boot action, warranty...
read moreVolkswagen expects sales growth in VW LCVs, Seat brand and used cars in Auto-plus program in Czech Rep in 2010
July 1, 2010 | 10:25pm CEToriginalResults of the brands VW, Audi and Seat in 2009, plans for 2010, the upcoming models VW Amarok and Audi A7...
read moreEurop Assistance: Electric cars, software repairs at distance and eCall to change field of automobile assistance
July 1, 2010 | 10:13pm CEToriginalCar warranties, according to the company, will penetrate into unauthorized networks, service contracts into the non-premium segment for an extra fee…
read moreOpel wants to increase market share in Czech Rep to 5% by 2013
July 1, 2010 | 09:57pm CEToriginalOptimized supply and reduced prices by up to CZK 20,000 should contribute to it. New prices from July 1, financing options...
read moreToyota Motor: 270,000 Toyota and Lexus cars may have defective engine, halting during operation
July 1, 2010 | 09:48pm CEToriginalOut of the troubled cars, the carmaker sold 90,000 in Japan and 180,000 abroad. Number of complaints in Japan, the disabled models...
read moreU.S. company Terrafugia to produce flying car
July 1, 2010 | 09:38pm CEToriginalThe company has obtained a license from the Federal Aviation Administration. Start of production, delivery date, speed of the car-plane, the price...
read moreVolkswagen to restore continuous production in Slovakia, enrolling 1,000 people
July 1, 2010 | 03:11am CEToriginalIt is a transitional measure, scheduled from September 2010 to mid-2011 due to the high demand for new models, VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne...
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