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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 Electric plans to produce trolleybuses in Russia
July 1, 2010 | 02:52am CEToriginalThe company considers buying a factory as well as a joint venture. Planned production, revenues and orders in 2010...
read moreNew online project Vybermiauto.cz to offer cars catalogue, guidance and update tests
July 1, 2010 | 02:23am CEToriginalSimultaneously, it will enable a comparison of cars, offering possibility to address dealers in the Czech Republic. The portal has already contacted more than 1,000 dealers, results…
read moreAAA Auto majority owner Anthony Denny bought 1.1 million shares
July 1, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginalHe has thus increased his share to 75.7%. Small shareholders will not see any changes regarding the acquisition, because…
read moreRenault recalls 695,000 Scenic cars to repair, of which 1,700 in Czech Rep
June 30, 2010 | 05:05am CEToriginalThe reason is a problem with the automatic parking brake, which can spontaneously activate during driving. These are the cars produced in years...
read moreCzech Hyundai plant showed loss of CZK 1.9 billion at revenues of CZK 36 billion in 2009
June 30, 2010 | 04:48am CEToriginalIn Q1 2010, the factory is already in profit of CZK 176 million at revenues of CZK 11.4 billion. Production outlook for 2010, third shift launching…
read moreMubea to triple production of automotive springs and stabilizers in Czech Rep
June 29, 2010 | 05:51am CEToriginalSimultaneously, the company will concentrate individual productions. To this end, the company will build a new production hall in Prostejov. Details of construction and productions, customers...
read moreAutobond to open Opel showroom in Plzen, service centre already started operation
June 29, 2010 | 05:43am CEToriginalAutobond is an Opel dealer since 2008, when the company started offering the brand in Karlovy Vary. The date of the Opel showroom opening in Plzen...
read moreAudi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz increasing number of shifts and reducing leave due to rising demand
June 29, 2010 | 05:20am CEToriginalAll these German manufacturers of luxury cars increased sales in May at a double-digit rate. Details of the measure and interest in separate models...
read moreGE Money Auto: Used car prices dropped by 20% y/y, in some cases by more than 30%
June 29, 2010 | 05:08am CEToriginalHowever, the used car dealers do not expect further drop in prices. Majority of people buy cars to CZK 150,000 using the funding...
read moreAuto Esa sold almost 200 Skoda cars in Skodovky.cz used car shop in June
June 29, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginalThe share of individual models, the target for 2010, penetration of financial services, website visit rate, preferred colours, elements of equipment, engines, benefits...
read moreInternational competition of VW repairers: Service advisor from Auto Heller 3rd
June 29, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginalAuto Heller recently renewed its website, on which as one of the few dealers operates a video/TV portal...
read moreAudi postponed plans to build plant in U.S., to continue to import cars from Europe
June 28, 2010 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThe reason is the strong dollar against the euro. The parent company Volkswagen is now building a plant in Tennessee, USA, which will launch operation in...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel prices rose in Czech Rep last week, only slightly in Slovakia
June 28, 2010 | 11:42pm CEToriginalPetrol sold at filling stations in the Czech Republic became more expensive on average by 14 hellers, diesel by 19 hellers. Analysts’ outlook for this week...
read moreGonow expands production in China, planning expansion in Europe
June 28, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginalContemplated warehouse of cars and parts in the Czech Republic, cooperation with Axa Assistance in Italy, the expected interest in pickups and SUVs, extension of the range of models from two to four...
read moreLand Rover: Czech Rep has maximum space for 10 dealers
June 28, 2010 | 02:53am CEToriginalLand Rover has currently 8 dealers in seven cities in the Czech Republic and another 3 service partners. These are companies…
read moreSaarGummi won new contracts in Czech Rep, expecting turnover growth of 34% in 2010
June 28, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalThe company has been investing continuously and since March 2009 already recruiting new staff again. New orders for the current BMW 3 and the forthcoming Ford Transit...
read moreEurop Assistance started to provide assistance services for Nissan commercial vehicles in Central Europe
June 28, 2010 | 02:16am CEToriginalThe cooperation relates to special assistances for trucks over 3.5 tonnes in several European countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreFAZ: Ford Motor retained Stephen Odell for Ford of Europe, new head of Volvo Car to be Stefan Jacoby
June 28, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginalVolkswagen is still negotiating a new contract with Jacoby, and plans personnel changes in Porsche. The interim head of Volkswagen of America has become...
read moreTatra expects sales of around 1,000 trucks in 2010
June 28, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginalIn 2009, Tatra's management has been adversely affected by the discounts on vehicles and redundancy payment for employees. Subsidiaries are, however, already in profit...
read moreSlavomir Rozman left Defend Group
June 28, 2010 | 01:37am CEToriginalHis successor has not been appointed yet, competences have been taken over by the marketing manager Alice Machackova...
read moreCitroen WiFi On Board: Citroen introduces 3G Internet on board of its models
June 28, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginalBy this accessory, it aims to address families with children, but also, for example, taxi services. Prices and the current availability in models...
read moreKia Motors launched production of all-new Sportage in Slovakia
June 28, 2010 | 01:05am CEToriginalThe third generation got a start-stop system and automatic parking system. Planned production of the model for 2010, prepared engines...
read moreToyota Motor convening hybrid cars Lexus HS 250h to repair in USA, simultaneously to stop their sales
June 28, 2010 | 12:52am CEToriginalThe reason is a possible leakage of fuel. This is a hybrid designed for the Japanese and U.S. markets; as for Europe, it is not offered. The number of disabled vehicles...
read moreOsram developed LED platform Ostar aimed at all types of automobile lights
June 28, 2010 | 12:30am CEToriginalThanks to an adjustable brightness, LEDs can be used as sidelights, dimmed lights, and also as daytime, distance, direction, fog and motorway lights. Parameters and properties, usage in the Audi A8...
read moreSkoda Fabia RS II and GreenLine II: Carmaker launched series production of two new Fabia’s versions
June 28, 2010 | 12:19am CEToriginalBoth novelties are coming on the market in the second generation with new engines and other technologies. Deliveries to customers will begin in the Czech Republic in July...
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