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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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Chinese carmaker BAIC to enter Koenigsegg, helping with Saab’s takeover
September 14, 2009 | 01:49pm CEToriginalBAIC is going to acquire a minority stake in Koenigsegg. Koenigsegg should be helped with the financing of Saab’s acquisition by other Chinese carmaker...
read moreMinistry of Defence purchased further 25 vehicles for CZK 100 million from Tatra
September 14, 2009 | 01:17pm CEToriginalIt is a delivery of vehicles outside the initially concluded contract from 2006 including 556 cars for CZK 2.6 billion. Moreover, Tatra gave a few cars for free to the Army...
read moreAvia to offer branded finance Avia Financing in cooperation with UniCredit Leasing
September 13, 2009 | 09:11pm CEToriginalDealers have been negotiating the cooperation with financial partners individually so far. Avia will offer the branded financing on all markets covered, but...
read moreLouwman began to sell Lexus cars in Czech Rep, opening showroom in Prague 5
September 13, 2009 | 08:31pm CEToriginalThe new Lexus centre was established by a rebuilding of former Toyota showroom, when the sale of that brand has been moved to…
read moreGeneral Motors to sell majority share in Opel to consortium Magna/Sberbank
September 11, 2009 | 09:48am CEToriginalMagna and Sberbank will acquire a 55% share, Opel employees 10% share and 35% will remain to GM. Magna foresees a strong growth of Opel, especially in...
read moreHyundai to start building its third factory in China in early 2010
September 10, 2009 | 04:27pm CEToriginalHyundai has an annual production capacity of 600,000 cars in China at present, planning to sell 500,000 cars there this year. The new plant will increase capacity to...
read moreCars sold on Czech market became after a month cheaper again in August
September 10, 2009 | 03:40pm CEToriginalIn July, there has been a only year's growth in car prices. In August, new cars’ prices as well as used cars’ prices fell in the m/m comparison. Motorcycles, servicing and spare parts...
read moreChinese carmaker Geely interested in takeover of passenger cars manufacturer Volvo Car
September 10, 2009 | 12:10pm CEToriginalHowever, it is clear from the statement of the Geely Automotive CEO that Ford is not offering to sell Volvo now...
read moreCar sales in Russia slackened drop to 54% in August
September 10, 2009 | 11:37am CEToriginalThe decline reached 58% in July. For the first eight months, the car demand drop in Russia has knocked the local sale by...
read moreScrap bonus got green light in Czech Rep; the House of Commons outvoted President’s veto
September 10, 2009 | 10:43am CEToriginalExactly 101 members have been voting for the law, which was the minimum of votes needed. If the government launches the scrap bonus, it will be valid to...
read moreCSOB Leasing: Businessmen using short financial leasing
September 9, 2009 | 10:39pm CEToriginalFor a period of approximately one month, the company has closed 41 contracts on its basis in a total cost price of...
read moreMann+Hummel’s turnover to fall by 5% in Czech Rep in 2009, possibly increasing again in 2010
September 9, 2009 | 07:58pm CEToriginalThe company has now enrolled 30 people for the filters’ production in Nova Ves. Constantly enhancing aftermarket and new projects should increase the turnover in 2010 to...
read morePassenger car sales in China rose by 90% in August, by 29% since beginning of year
September 9, 2009 | 04:19pm CEToriginalOverall, it has been sold 8.33 million vehicles for the first eight months. China has therefore kept leading before United States, where the sale reached...
read moreRobertson: BMW sales might return to growth in coming months
September 9, 2009 | 12:50pm CEToriginalFor the whole year, the carmaker is however expecting drop. The sale’s fall of the carmakers BMW and Audi was lower than 10 % in August, namely...
read moreToyota sees revival of global car sales
September 9, 2009 | 11:10am CEToriginalTherefore, the company will employ 800 agency staff in Japan, who will increase the number of employees to more than 2,000. Most of them will join the plant which manufactures...
read moreNew car sales in Britain increased by 6% due to scrap bonus in August
September 8, 2009 | 10:08pm CEToriginalIt was a second growth in two months. Ford Focus became the best selling car in August. It has been followed by another Ford model…
read moreSuzuki to build new plant in India replacing another outdated factory
September 8, 2009 | 08:40pm CEToriginalThe new plant will have production capacity around 250,000 cars per year; the overall capacity of the carmaker in India…
read moreVolkswagen to increase welding and assembly halls’ capacity due to upcoming model Up! in Bratislava
September 8, 2009 | 11:45am CEToriginalThis might increase the plant’s production capacity to 400,000 cars by 2012. Welding shop capacity is going to increase this year already...
read moreFrance to provide scrap bonus next year as well, lower though
September 8, 2009 | 10:58am CEToriginalEcological bonus of EUR 200 to 700 for purchase of environmentally friendly cars will be offered after 2010 as well. Since January 1, 2010, scrap bonuses will be lowered to…
read moreOpel and Chevrolet brands to separate in GM, whatever happens to German carmaker
September 7, 2009 | 11:45pm CEToriginalOpel and Chevrolet have already had in the Czech and Slovak representation of GM separated teams and individual executives. Steffen Raschig went to Russia; his competences have been taken by two managers...
read moreFormer Opel and Chevrolet showroom in Svitavy to be auctioned for second time in October
September 7, 2009 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe first auction of the sales and service complex was unsuccessful when no prospective buyer has accepted the starting price...
read moreDeripaska: Russian carmaker GAZ has no interest in Opel share
September 7, 2009 | 10:35pm CEToriginalThere were information last week that GM is not going to sell its German division in order to prevent Opel technology falling into the Russian hands. However, GAZ offers...
read moreCitroen offer selected models C3, C3 Picasso, C4 and Berlingo for flat price in September
September 7, 2009 | 08:57pm CEToriginalWhen using leasing, it is possible to receive an additional discount up to CZK 50,000. Citroen has also prepared a special offer for commercial vehicles and new product from PSA Finance...
read moreCCS: Fuel in Czech Rep slightly cheapened last week
September 7, 2009 | 08:11pm CEToriginalThe difference between petrol and diesel is still around CZK 2. According to analysts, prices at petrol stations are going to decrease during the following days, while...
read moreSkoda Auto plans Fabia’s production slump and dismissals
September 7, 2009 | 03:47pm CEToriginalThe production of car successful in countries with introduced scrap bonus program will be reduced by up to one third. Up to 2,500 jobs are endangered. Sale, revenues and profit this year...
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