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VDA: Electric car production in Germany up by 23% to record 1.67 million in 2025 (1.22 million BEVs, +15%; 0.45 million PHEVs, +54%), representing record 40.2% share of country's total car production (+7.1 pp). This makes Germany once again second most important location for electric vehicle manufacturing in world. In 2026, association expects EV production to increase by 6% to 1.76 million units (1.34 million BEVs, +10%; 0.42 million PHEVs, -6%), which would mean 42.8% penetration (+2.6 pp). Domestic production of electric cars is at record level, which impressively and clearly shows that German automotive industry is decisively moving forward with e-mobility and climate-neutral mobility, Müller said
February 18, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
EV/HEV Powertrain 2026: Automotive IQ (IQPC) brought together three conferences on electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains, which will be held in Berlin, Germany on February 24-26 – Advanced E-Motor Technologies, Thermal Management, Power Electronics. Representatives of Volkswagen, Scania, Volvo Group, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Tata Motors European Technical Centre, General Motors (GM), Renault Group, Volvo Cars, Toyota Motor, TVS Motor, VinFast, Stellantis, Schaeffler, Robert Bosch, Emil Motors, Protean Electric, Valeo, Mahle, Denso, Hyperdrives, Ampere, Beyond Motors, Nexteer Automotive, Melexis, Syensqo, Turntide Technologies, S&P Global Mobility to speak at event
February 18, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 11.6% in Q4, by 32% to 983,100 in 2025 (VW -15.5%, -0.2%; Škoda +95.7%, +119.8%; SEAT+Cupra +32.5%, +65.9%; VW Commercial Vehicles +117.9%, +103.4%; Audi +22.4%, +35.6%; Porsche -43.5%, +57.8%; MAN +150.4%, +167.8%; VW Truck & Bus -70.8%, -49.2%; Scania +188.3%, +126.3%; International Motors/Navistar -64.9%, -3.3%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (163,400 cars, -10.2%), VW ID.3 (117,700, -21.1%), Škoda Elroq (95,300), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 84,900, -21.2%), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 84,400, +462.7%), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 79,600, +0.1%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 79,500, +98.3%), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 60,700, +103%), Porsche Macan Electric (45,400, +148.1%), Cupra Born (43,700, +4.5%), Audi A6 e-Tron (37,000), Cupra Tavascan (36,000), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 16,339, -22%), VW Transporter (5,200) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.9% (+2.7 pp, 2024: 8.2%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 55%, automaker said, adding that global PHEV deliveries up by 58% to 428,000
February 18, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
ZAP: Car production in Slovakia up by 7.7% to approximately 1.07 million in 2025 (2024: 993,583 vehicles), of which 336,905 at Volkswagen Bratislava (-1.2%), 330,000 at Stellantis Trnava, 296,550 at Kia Žilina (-15.6%) and 107,000 at Jaguar Land Rover Nitra. Country maintained its position as world leader in car production per capita (196 vehicles/1,000 inhabitants). However, outlook for next 3 years is relatively pessimistic, as after opening of Volvo Cars Košice plant, total production will more or less not increase – 1.02 million in 2026 (-5%), 1.08 million in 2027, 1.08 million in 2028. Association thus cut estimate from January 2025, when it predicted 1.27 million in 2027. Due to deteriorating competitiveness, Slovakia is not able to win enough new projects for electric vehicles (BEVs) that would offset decline in production of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). For greater success, it is inevitable to systematically build entire value chain, from battery production, through waste collection and processing to development of renewable energy sources. Logical requirement of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturers is availability of sufficient clean energy for production itself. At same time, Slovakia is lagging behind in transposition of European legislation, which has negative impact on development of entire industry, Matušek said. He also pointed out outflow of talents and specialists due to high burden of taxes and contributions, when in Czechia employee in same position earns additional one net salary per year on average. Looking into future, we see that performance of five automakers can be same as that of three carmakers in past, ZAP President concluded
February 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Retro Classics 2026: Around 1600 exhibitors to join 25th fair of classic/vintage cars and motorcycles in Stuttgart, Germany (February 19-22), including ADAC, Allianz, BMW Group Classic, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic, Deutsche Automobil Treuhand/DAT, Porsche Museum, Emil Frey Classics, Emil Frey Exclusive Cars/Aston Martin Stuttgart, Irmscher Automobilbau, Kontio Tyres, KW Automotive, Liqui Moly, Mazda Classic/Automobil Museum Frey, Mercedes-Benz Heritage, Sonax, TÜV Süd Auto Service, Württembergische Versicherung. Exhibition organizer expects 90,000 visitors on area of 80,000 sqm
February 16, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 20,231 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in December and 285,561 in 2025 (+88.6%; 16,759 and 224,768 battery electric vehicles, +98.1%; 3,472 and 60,793 plug-in hybrids, +60.3%), of which 20,167 and 285,176 cars (+88.7%; Škoda: 14,548 and 189,386 BEVs, +136.9%, 2,137 and 30,123 PHEVs, +81.4%; Hyundai: 2,147 and 34,997 BEVs, +5.1%, 1,335 and 30,670 PHEVs, +43.8%) and 64 and 385 buses (SOR: 29 and 79 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 35 and 306 BEVs)
February 16, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
ACEA: New battery electric vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 29.7% to 2.59 million in 2025. Growth (+592,384 cars) driven by Germany (+164,533), United Kingdom (+91,378), Norway (+57,831), Spain (+44,251), Denmark (+37,450). BEV sales grew in 26 countries, with 3 of them at triple-digit pace (Poland +161.5%, Iceland +125%, Slovenia +103.9%)
February 12, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Bosch Power Solutions: Ralph Klaus Carle to retire. Suzana Cizmic appointed as new Commercial Plant Manager in Jihlava, Czechia (Bosch Powertrain, 4,300 employees, components for diesel engines and electric vehicles) on February 1, coming from USA (factory in Anderson, South Carolina)
February 12, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK up by 6.1% y/y to 55,284 in December, of which 53,003 cars (+17.7%) and 2,281 commercial vehicles (-67.7%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 15.5% to 764,715 in 2025, of which 717,371 cars (-8%) and 47,344 commercial vehicles (-62.3%) – Nissan: 273,322, -3.1%; Jaguar Land Rover: 201,283, -21.7%; Mini: 124,271, +12.2%; Toyota + Suzuki: 92,136, -7.9%; Stellantis/Vauxhall + Citroën + Fiat + Opel + Peugeot: 31,048, -70.6%; Leyland Trucks/DAF: 15,141, +6.6%; Bentley: 9,943, -7.7%; Alexander Dennis + Aston Martin + Caterham + Dennis Eagle + LEVC + Lotus + McLaren + Morgan + Rolls-Royce + Switch Mobility/Optare + Wrightbus: 17,751, -29.2%. Production of electrified cars rose by 8.3% to 298,813 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing record 41.7% share of total output
February 12, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 20.2% to 8.42 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in 2025, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) sales down by 18.6% to 4.85 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
February 10, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Coface CEE Top 500 Ranking 2025: Automotive and transport industry (86 largest firms, -4 y/y) in Central and Eastern European region (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia) decreased turnover by 1% to EUR 191 billion in 2024 (2023: EUR 193 billion), number of employees fell by 13% to 353,000 (405,600). Largest companies in sector include Škoda Auto (EUR 24.42 billion, +6%; 37,005 people, +6%), Volkswagen Slovakia (EUR 12.52 billion, +6%; 10,755, +2%), Audi Hungaria (EUR 8.61 billion, -5%; 11,677, -9%), Kia Slovakia (EUR 8.08 billion, +1%; 3,000, -17%), Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (EUR 7.46 billion, -1%; 2,823, -1%), Volkswagen Poznań (EUR 5.8 billion, -0.5%; 9,191, -6%), Volkswagen Group Polska (EUR 5.72 billion, +14%; 659, +2%), Automobile-Dacia (EUR 5.59 billion, +7%; 10,987, -4%), Toyota Central Europe (EUR 5.29 billion, +6%; 131, +22%), Inter Cars (EUR 4.55 billion, +8%; 5,261, +21%), Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary (EUR 4.17 billion, -18%; 4,830, +1%), FCA Poland (EUR 3.8 billion, +6%; 2,470, +6%), Ford Otosan Romania (EUR 3.74 billion, +36%; 6,356, +14%), MAN Trucks Sp. z o.o. (EUR 3.06 billion, -12%; 2,181, -3%), Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic (EUR 3.03 billion, +4%; 3,051, -5%), PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (EUR 3.01 billion, +15%; 40,947, -1%), Continental Barum (EUR 2.97 billion, +6%; 4,380, +0.1%), Mercedes-Benz Polska (EUR 2.35 billion, +11%; 153, -3%), Mobis Automotive Czech (EUR 2.35 billion, -5%; 1,426, -4%), Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT (EUR 2.32 billion, -2%; 1,267, +2%), Magyar Suzuki (EUR 2.25 billion, -22%; 2,998, +2%), Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland (EUR 2.05 billion, -23%; 1,415, +2%), PCA Slovakia (EUR 2.03 billion, -38%; 3,443, +12%), Mobis Slovakia (EUR 2 billion, +1%; 2,000, -6%), Volkswagen Motor Polska (EUR 1.8 billion, -6%; 1,255, +0.1%), Continental Tires Slovakia (EUR 1.75 billion, +27%; 3,000, -8%), Stellantis Gliwice (EUR 1.75 billion, +24%; 2,899, +2%), Nemzeti Útdíjfizetési Szolgáltató (EUR 1.65 billion, +42%; 648, +1%) and other firms of Renault, Porsche/Volkswagen, Iveco/CNH, Volvo, Solaris/CAF, Scania/Traton, Ford, Alstom, Michelin, Autoliv, Boryszew, Tigar Tyres, Sungwoo, Motherson, Bosch, Schaeffler, Auto Partner, Horse Powertrain, Faurecia-Hella/Forvia, Pirelli, ZF, Hankook, BorgWarner, Lear, Denso, České dráhy, PKP Intercity, Air Baltic, Raben, DPP, Amazon, Plichta, Havi, Tallink, Waberer’s groups
February 10, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Second generation Nissan Leaf (ZE1) BEV caught fire in parking lot of Lidl supermarket in Průhonice near Prague, Czechia on February 9. Cold Cut Systems (CCS) Cobra firefighting equipment was deployed, thanks to which firefighters created hole in battery, Fire Rescue Service (HZS) said. No one injured
February 10, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
Rho Motion (Benchmark Mineral Intelligence): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales to grow by 15.7% to 23.9 million passenger cars, light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in 2026 – China: 15.6 million BEVs and PHEVs (+21%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 4.9 million (+15%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1.4 million (-23%), Rest of World (RoW): 2.1 million (+26%). Decline in North America to be driven by United States (-29%)
February 9, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Keba (manufacturer of KeContact AC chargers for electric vehicles, other products/solutions with 2,000 employees in Austria, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Czechia, Switzerland, Serbia, Turkey, UK, USA, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan; Industrial Automation, Handover Automation, Energy Automation divisions; customers: Daimler/Mercedes, BMW Group, Honda Access Europe, Clever A/S, Bee Charging Solutions; over 500,000 wallboxes sold) acquired assets of EnerCharge GmbH (manufacturer of DC charging stations for EVs with output of 40-480 kW with 60/97 employees in Kötschach-Mauthen and Oberlienz, Austria; clients in Europe and Middle East) from insolvency, integrating them into Keba Energy Automation division under newly founded company Keba eMobility DC GmbH. MP Corporate Finance, Saxinger advised buyer
February 9, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU mostly fell in 2025 (vans -8.8% to 1.45 million; trucks -6.2% to 307,460; buses+coaches +7.5% to 38,238), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +68%, +71.3%, +38.9%; HEV+MHEV: +21.4%, -47.4%, -24.9%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: -43.4%, -9.4%, -9.4%; petrol: -31.9%, -33.7%, 1 unit; diesel: -12.8%, -8%, +5.7%)
February 9, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Jahn: New production and progress of R&D not to be in Czech Rep without euro
February 14, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalHowever, due to the budget deficit, the introduction of the euro is being postponed from previously contemplated years 2012 and 2013 to...
read moreEIB to provide carmaker Saab with loan of EUR 400 million
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February 12, 2010 | 03:16am CEToriginalIn the interest of the Czech carmaker there are also other countries such as Vietnam, Iran and Angola. In cooperation with Volkswagen it is considering production/assembly in...
read moreHenniges Automotive to close one of two plants in Czech Rep
February 12, 2010 | 12:43am CEToriginalThe company has failed to find an investor, 350 people will lose their job in Ostrava. The reasons are financial problems and loss of significant client...
read moreMatula (CLFA): Financing of used vehicles to grow in 2010
February 12, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginalCompanies will resort to financing with short-term liability. Leasing companies in cooperation with suppliers of equipment...
read moreMann+Hummel: Plastic keeps breaking into automotive components’ production
February 12, 2010 | 12:19am CEToriginalIt is therefore replacing the metal, possibly both materials are being combined. Spectrum of the use of plastics, bioplastics and aluminium, projects with carmakers...
read moreSwell postponed plans to extent development centre in Horice
February 11, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe company, which provides complete development and testing services for the automotive industry, has spare capacities at present...
read moreAvia obtained global approval for car sales in EU in advance
February 11, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalCars and motorcycles are obliged to have the European approval already at present. The global homologation will be mandatory for trucks as of…
read moreSkoda Octavia: Production in Mlada Boleslav to fell in March but still going in three shifts
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February 11, 2010 | 10:53pm CEToriginalShare of the growth in operating leases continued in total leasing of movables. The outlook for 2010...
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read moreFiat to produce nine models in Russia, together with local partner Sollers
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SeAH FSI (manufacturer of fluid systems for automobiles and home appliances with 19...
Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at 2023 e-Salon clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia...
Kasko (manufacturer of plastic parts with 330 employees in Slavkov, Czechia; supplier for...
Palíšek (Siemens): By fighting for internal combustion engines (ICEs), Czechs lobbying for...
Centre for European Policy (CEP): Planned introduction of EU Emissions Trading Scheme for...
Klíma (E.ON Drive Infrastructure/EDRI): Czechia currently has sufficient charging...
National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) warned against transfering system...
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Since 2015, total of 11,437 companies set targets...
JATO Dynamics: USA, Germany made greater technological progress in electromobility than...
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): DSV and its suppliers ordered 300 Volvo electric...
Pirelli and its second largest shareholder MTP/Camfin (27.4% interest; controlled by...
GlobalData: New diesel car (including diesel hybrid) sales in Western Europe down by 17%...
The Climate Pledge: Initiative to achieve net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions by 2040 (10...
World Health Organization (WHO) classified automotive gasoline as proven carcinogen....
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited...
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fuelled) in Czechia became almost three...
The Climate Pledge: Amazon ordered more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 (621 kWh...
Auto Goldcar closed Škoda dealership in Prague, Czechia (service remained). In released...
Dolák (Toyota dealer in Příbram, Písek, Tábor, České Budějovice and Pilsen, Czechia)...
Škoda increased prices of all internal combustion engine (ICE) models in Czechia by up to...
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy...
Autocentrum Dojáček (Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Hyundai dealer in Prague, Czechia)...
Davo Car (80,000 sqm used car shop with 140 employees in Olbramovice, Czechia; turnover of...
Auto Eder (Toyota, Lexus, Polaris, VebaBox dealer in Karlovy Vary, Czechia) to build Lexus...
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Shandong Linglong Tire wants to build two more plants, one in Europe
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Toyoda Gosei to increase production in Europe
Kirchhoff Automotive looking for new suppliers
Hyundai expands operations in Central Europe
Uni Gasket to expand production in Europe
Vision & Strategy 2025: Brose to make global competence centre from Ostrava
Brano aims to develop its own electric vehicle, later might start producing it
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