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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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Accenture: Revenues of German carmakers decreased by 11% in 2009, suppliers’ by 22%
June 22, 2010 | 11:29pm CEToriginalThe largest company in the automotive industry as well as in the country became Volkswagen; Daimler fell to the third place. Results of the entire economy...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel prices in Czech Rep stagnated last week, up in Slovakia markedly
June 22, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginalCurrent prices in both countries, price movements, expected developments this week, analysts...
read moreBRNO: New player on market of charging stations Molaris wants to deliver 50 units in Czech Rep in 2010
June 22, 2010 | 04:38am CEToriginalThe company has already supplied the energy company E.ON with the first charging station and is registering demand of others. Three series - Home, Public and Fleet, parameters, payment systems, price...
read moreToyota Motor plans to reduce price of its cars by 30% by 2013
June 22, 2010 | 04:20am CEToriginalThe company wants to achieve it through a new strategy for reducing costs no matter the company recently encountered difficulties with the quality of their cars...
read moreAAA Auto might return to Hungary or to come to Russia earlier - even in 2010
June 22, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginalIn March the company spoke of the earliest possible foreign expansion in 2011. The final decision, a contract with a local partner...
read moreSkoda Auto changed conditions of used cars’ sales to employees, trying to eliminate unfair business
June 22, 2010 | 02:04am CEToriginalCurrently, the employees may buy a used car for the same price as the contract merchants. Pricing, financing from SkoFIN, compensation of interests...
read moreCebia, Auto AZ Consulting: Half of used cars in Czech used car shops has downsized speedometer
June 22, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginalThe survey also confirmed the concealment of repairs after crashes and service books after the expiry of the guarantee are not filled in. Details on the survey...
read moreSenators in Czech Rep want to reduce obligations of carmakers regarding processing of car wrecks
June 22, 2010 | 01:32am CEToriginalCarmakers would not have to provide some internal information to wreck processors. More suggestions...
read moreMike Elojarvi to leave Toyota Motor Czech
June 22, 2010 | 01:21am CEToriginalThis will occur in late June. The carmaker has not announced his successor yet. New appointment of Elojarvi...
read moreAAA Auto extended option to repurchase up to 10% of shares till December 2011
June 22, 2010 | 01:13am CEToriginalThe new stock option plan for members of the board expects profit management in 2010, 2011 and 2012...
read moreOctavia, Superb and Yeti contributed most to growth in sales of Skoda cars in May
June 22, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginalThe estate version contributed to a threefold demand for the Superb. Details of sales in May and the first five months...
read moreCar sales in China rose by 28.5% in May, least in 2010
June 22, 2010 | 12:54am CEToriginalAnalysts foresee a slower growth in the following months; the reason is the high comparative base. For the full year the CAAM association expects...
read moreSuppliers: Hyundai in Nosovice pressurizing vendors by area reduction in prices and threatening with replacing them by Korean companies
June 21, 2010 | 04:11am CEToriginalHyundai's investment in the Czech Republic was to create 4,000 jobs among suppliers. Required percentage reduction in price is nearly double digit...
read moreSeat reduced prices of Leon and Altea in Czech Rep
June 21, 2010 | 04:03am CEToriginalReduction in list prices by CZK 35,000 to 124,000 has occurred with the advent of the 2011 model year. The Altea Freetrack 2WD and 4WD got a new engine. New prices...
read moreGE Money Auto: Czechs most often decide according to consumption when buying car
June 21, 2010 | 03:54am CEToriginalThe important criteria include the car brand, price/performance ratio, space of the car and appearance. The difference in requirements between men and women...
read moreACA1213 offering discount on assistance cards of 9-11% in summer when ordering online or by phone
June 21, 2010 | 03:42am CEToriginalACA1213 has so far provided only a 5% discount on purchases through the Internet. The special prices for cards for the Czech Republic and Europe...
read moreCEZ to launch e-mobility system on commercial basis in six Czech cities in 2013
June 18, 2010 | 02:52am CEToriginalBy 2012, test projects in Prague, Ostrava and Vrchlabi will be carried out. Development of charging stations’ network, battery exchange centres...
read moreBRNO: Smith Electric Vehicles considering assembly/manufacture of EVs in Czech Rep
June 18, 2010 | 02:31am CEToriginalAfter the Newcastle, UK and the Kansas, USA it would be a third site. Avia and Ford electric vehicles, other electric cars, distribution in Europe...
read moreSuppliers: Skoda Auto set supply prices on forthcoming model A Entry/Popular on margin of profitability
June 18, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe new car will thus probably be more low cost than its predecessor, the Octavia Tour...
read moreA. Charouz Motors wants to build new Jaguar and Land Rover showroom in Prague
June 18, 2010 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe company has opened a showroom for both British brands in Pruhonice. Location of the second showroom, construction...
read moreAZ Mobility launched Internet car catalogue Car Selector in Czech Rep
June 18, 2010 | 12:54am CEToriginalIt should serve businesses and consumers when choosing a new vehicle. Car Selector uses a database of Eurotax, yet free of charge. The application’s details...
read moreCEZ: Electric car market to grow slowly in Czech Rep till 2014, steeply from 2015
June 18, 2010 | 12:44am CEToriginalThe structure of the electric fleet, expected market growth in electric vehicles between 2015 and 2020...
read moreHelpdesk Autoklub Czech Assistance renamed ACA1213
June 18, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginalIt has thus complied with the court and chose a name already used as the brand name and different from the competing company Autoklub Bohemia Assistance...
read moreGM to cancel summer shutdown in most factories in USA, due to strong demand on domestic market
June 18, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginalIt will thus increase its production by 56,000 cars. Over the first five months, U.S. car sales rose by...
read moreGarmin, TomTom: Portable navigation included in 12% of cars in Czech Rep, market to grow in 2010
June 17, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThis year’s trend is the shift of interest to navigations in mobile phones. The price drop, navigation communicating with the engine, other news...
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