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Sales (deliveries to customers) of battery electric vehicles (BEV) of Volkswagen Group up by 37.6% in Q2, by 46.7% to 465,500 in H1 (VW -2.8%, +14.3%; Škoda +196.8%, +147.8%; SEAT+Cupra +67.2%, +105.3%; VW Commercial Vehicles +94.2%, +73.4%; Audi +34.1%, +32.3%; Porsche +235.6%, +279%; MAN +330.4%, +243.5%; VW Truck & Bus -87.5%, -44%; Scania +88.7%, +102.8%; International Motors/Navistar -21.2%, +2.9%). VW ID.4/ID.5 (84,900 cars, -2.2%), VW ID.3 (60,700, -8.3%), Audi Q4 e-Tron (including Sportback; 44,600, -14.4%), VW ID.7 (including Tourer; 38,700), Škoda Enyaq (including Coupé; 38,700, +31.6%), Audi Q6 e-Tron (including Sportback; 36,500), Škoda Elroq (34,300), VW ID. Buzz (including Cargo; 27,600, +89%), Porsche Macan Electric (25,900), Cupra Born (22,100, +21.4%), Porsche Taycan (including Turismo; 8,300, -6%) were best-selling BEVs. BEV share of total deliveries rose to 10.6% (+3.3 pp, H1 2024: 7.3%). Incoming BEV orders in Western Europe increased by 62%, automaker said, adding that global PHEV deliveries up by 41% to 192,300
July 18, 2025 | 12:37pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in June, by 1.2% y/y (new: +0.1%, +1.3%; used: +0.7%, +1.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.6%, +3.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +2.2%), fuels and oils (+1%, -9.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +5.5%)
July 18, 2025 | 12:24pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 2/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.8% y/y to CZK 298,000 (EUR 12,100) in H1, by 3.8% during Q2 (16% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 21% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 18% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 17% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 13% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 15% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). Advertising supply increased by 4.2% y/y. In terms of powertrain types, 47.2% of cars on offer had diesel, 46.55% petrol, 2.66% hybrid, 1.95% electric, 0.97% LPG, 0.3% CNG and 0.37% others
July 18, 2025 | 12:12pm CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 24% to 1.8 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 28% to 9.1 million in H1 – China: 5.5 million BEVs and PHEVs (+32%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 2 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 900,000 (+3%), Rest of World (RoW): 700,000 (+40%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:31am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,500 MWh of electricity (+52.5% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q2 during 128,000 recharges (+37.5%) at 868 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 19.5 kWh, utilization according to charging station performance by 27.5% to 3.39% (time utilization +27.8% to 6.94%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1.2% in Q2, by 1.3% to 4.41 million in H1 (VW +4%, +4.5%; Škoda +18.7%, +13.6%; SEAT+Cupra -1.9%, +1.7%; VW Commercial Vehicles -15.6%, -19%; Audi -8.2%, -5.9%; Bentley -16.2%, -11%; Lamborghini -7.3%, +2.2%; Porsche -4.3%, -6.1%; MAN +4.7%, -4.3%; VW Truck & Bus -4.1%, +5.9%; Scania -4.5%, -10.4%; International Motors/Navistar +9.9%, -2.3%). Rising orders are driven by new models popular with customers across all drive types (+19 % in Western Europe in H1), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, Cupra Terramar, Škoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911, BEV orders increase most significantly (+62 %), automaker said
July 16, 2025 | 10:10am CETflashread more
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited mileage warranty (breakdown insurance) on selected used vehicles offered on Autosphere sales platform for free (with possibility of extension up to 8 years/200,000 km for fee), thus expanding its collaboration with this Swiss company. In 25 years on Czech market, insurance company became partner of many automakers, distributors, importers, dealers (more than 300) of cars (BMW, Hyundai, Mazda, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Subaru, Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo) and motorcycles (BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph, Ducati)
July 14, 2025 | 03:50pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fueled) in Czechia became almost three times less expensive (+37.7%) than entire consumer basket (+93.8%), thus mitigating inflation. Consumer price index (CPI) in individual groups and items developed differently – used cars (prices: -16.3%), new cars (+4.9%), motorcycles (+20.2%), diesel (+22.2%), Natural 95 petrol (+22.9%), Natural 98 gasoline (+27%), LPG gas (+34.2%), brake pads (+38.8%), engine oil (+45.8%), taxi service (+63.8%), bus fare 100 km (+75.3%), bus fare 50 km (+78.1%), bus fare 25 km (+86.4%), rail passenger transport (+105.8%), fender (+107.2%), bus fare 10 km (+109.6%), international air passenger transport (+150.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+171.1%)
July 14, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 6,200 MWh of electricity (+76% y/y) in ČEZ Futurego public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 271,024 recharges (+54%) at 916 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased by 14% to 22.9 kWh (H1 2024: 20.1 kWh)
July 14, 2025 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2025 Western European new car sales outlook at 11.42 million (-1.1%)
July 11, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2025 Czech new car registrations forecast at 225,000-240,000 units (-3% to +4%, 2024: 231,600), based on development to date (Q1: +3.6%, Q2: +2.2%). Gradually recovering domestic economy (GDP growing since Q4 2023) – decreasing inflation (within ČNB's tolerance band), rising real wages (Q1: +3.9% y/y), growing consumer confidence – maintains relatively strong consumer and corporate demand for cars, which is reflected in year-on-year increase in registrations of new passenger cars, Štefek said
July 11, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 3,085 MWh of electricity (+127% y/y) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 131,500 recharges (+93%) at 630 charging points (Prague: 601.5 MWh during 27,000 recharges, South Moravian Region: 457.1 MWh during 18,500 recharges, Vysočina Region: 430.1 MWh during 14,814 recharges, South Bohemian Region: 349.6 MWh, Central Bohemian Region: 233.6 MWh, Pilsen Region: 197.6 MWh, Ústí nad Labem Region: 192.4 MWh, other regions: 623 MWh)
July 11, 2025 | 12:28pm CETflashread more
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Toyota plant in Kolín (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic) on July 4. Carmaker suspended production for several hours. This incident will not impact vehicle deliveries to customers, spokesperson said
July 9, 2025 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Toyota RAV4/Wildlander (1,187,000 registered cars, +11%) was world’s (153 markets) best-selling light vehicle in 2024, followed by Tesla Model Y (1,185,000, -3%), Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander (859,000, +18%), Honda CR-V/Breeze (854,000, +1%), Toyota Corolla/Levin sedan (697,000, -11%), Toyota Hilux (617,000, -15%), Ford F-150 (595,000, -2%), Toyota Camry (593,000, -8%), Tesla Model 3 (560,000, +10%) and BYD Qin (502,000, +6%)
July 9, 2025 | 02:35pm CETflashread more
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SMMT: UK' exit of EU to increase production costs and threaten jobs
June 21, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe country’s remaining in the EU is supported by Jaguar Land Rover, Vauxhall, Toyota, BMW, GKN or Magal Engineering. Arguments of Brexit supporters...
read moreVolkswagen to make rotation of CFOs of two brands
June 20, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalBoth have been in their current positions for over five years. The brands concerned, managers and their careers, timing...
read moreCzech dealer of Ferrari and Maserati moved sales of new cars
June 20, 2016 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe original and the new location of the showrooms, the author of the new premises, a new car service centre, HR...
read moreLegends 2016: Third year attracted by fewer people than organizers expected
June 20, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginalHowever, the visit rate surpassed the year 2015. Reasons, exhibits, hit on social networks, media interest, the implementation team, the official car of the 3rd year, preparation of the 4th year...
read moreVolkswagen Group to allegedly cease production of more than 40 models
June 20, 2016 | 11:17pm CEToriginalThis should be part of the new strategy. According to the carmaker, the number of models is still undecided. The affected brands, including Skoda, the current product portfolio...
read moreUnions in Czech plant of Toyota and PSA not adopted mediator's proposal
June 19, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginalHowever, TPCA is going to apply it. Content of the recommendation, timing, announcement of a strike alert, further extension of the current collective bargaining agreement...
read moreACEA increased EU car sales outlook in 2016
June 19, 2016 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe original and the new estimate, increase of 16% in May, market growth for 33 months in a row, results in individual countries, sales of automakers, the approach to the year 2008, KPMG and CSOB comments...
read moreTogether – Strategy 2025: Volkswagen to invest tens of billions of euros in transformation and development
June 19, 2016 | 11:13pm CEToriginalDetails of the new strategy, plans with battery electric vehicles, financial objectives, changes in product portfolio and manufacturing of components...
read moreSales of Skoda cars rose by 4.5% in May
June 17, 2016 | 02:25am CEToriginalIt was the sixth month in a row of growth, driven by increased demand in major markets in Europe and China. Growth in Russia and Ukraine, demand for various models...
read moreSkoda Auto supports retention of UK in EU
June 17, 2016 | 02:07am CEToriginalIt is the fourth largest market for the Czech carmaker. Sales results, trade balance between the Czech Republic and the Great Britain, the view of the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic...
read moreTestujAuto.cz: Platform for testing of cars and vans launched in Czech Rep
June 15, 2016 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIts author, usage for the customer and journalistic events of automakers and dealers, features and options, upcoming model database, free pilot run...
read moreDaimler considers building factory in Russia
June 15, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalReasons, the first car plant in the country, talks with the Russian government, the alleged investment amount, mode of production/assembly, capacity, models...
read moreDieselgate: Great Britain investigates Skoda’s possible part to Volkswagen emission scandal
June 15, 2016 | 11:11pm CEToriginalThe authorities and institutions concerned, investigated offense, coordination of activities within Europe, comment of the Czech carmaker...
read moreFCA to reduce production in Serbia
June 15, 2016 | 10:51pm CEToriginalReduction of the number of shifts, layoffs, affected models, production in 2015...
read moreLouda Auto organizes testing days for businesses in Czech Rep
June 14, 2016 | 11:40pm CEToriginalDate, location, passenger and commercial test vehicles of different categories, Carsharing presentation, microsite...
read moreThomas Owsianski to move from China to South America within Volkswagen Group
June 14, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalHe will report to David Powels there. The new head of sales and marketing of the Skoda brand in the Chinese market will become...
read moreCar sales in China rose by 11.3% in May
June 14, 2016 | 11:04pm CEToriginalResults for all vehicles, reasons (taxes, comparative base), demand in the first five months, the outlook...
read moreNew Hyundai dealership to be opened in Czech Rep
June 14, 2016 | 01:37am CEToriginalThe company and its history, location, website, Facebook profile...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep down m/m in May 2016
June 13, 2016 | 11:32pm CEToriginalDifferent development for new and used cars, increase in prices of motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, y/y development...
read moreSales of cars and vans in Russia down by 14.5% in May
June 13, 2016 | 11:20pm CEToriginalAccelerating pace of decline, growth in demand for Skoda cars, results in the first five months, AEB comment...
read moreLeasio.cz: Another comparison tool for operating leases established in Czech Rep
June 13, 2016 | 02:38am CEToriginalThe author of the project, offered brands of cars, including Fiat, partners, filtering possibilities, examples of offers...
read moreDaimler Trucks to dismiss over 1,200 employees
June 12, 2016 | 10:58pm CEToriginalLocations, timing, reasons, other redundancies, sales results in 2015, market share, 2016 sales outlook...
read more2016 Bratislava Motor Show: Four car brands had only outdoor exposition
June 12, 2016 | 10:31pm CEToriginalOthers favoured indoor presentation or a combination of both. The affected brands and exhibitors, awards for the most creative expositions, decrease in attendance, the dates in 2017...
read moreLegends 2016: Third year to be attended by more than 15 carmakers and dealers
June 9, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe date, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits, racing drivers, partners, PR agency, expected attendance...
read moreDieselgate: German prosecutors investigate Volkswagen employee in missing data
June 9, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe employee was supposed to ask his colleagues to destroy or conceal information related to the emissions scandal. The timing, impact on the investigation...
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