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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
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Škoda Auto plants in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny, Vrchlabí on July 4. Automaker suspended production for several hours, not to introduce extra shifts due to several hundred unproduced cars. Company is insured for such cases, spokesperson said
July 8, 2025 | 05:22pm CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 89.8 million (+1.1%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 89.7 million (+1.1%). With trade negotiations ongoing between United States and various countries, there remains great deal of uncertainty over what result will be, and how quickly we will start to see deals being made. In meantime, several regions are likely to see sales slow amid rising prices, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 8, 2025 | 05:16pm CETflashread more
Honda extended warranty on new motorcycles and scooters (sold by Honda dealer and first registered after April 1, 2025) in Europe (15 countries – UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Czechia, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovakia, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal) from 2 years (factory warranty) to 6 years (2+4, extended warranty based on regular service/maintenance, by one year). Service Activated Warranty (SAWA) programme is tied to vehicle and is therefore transferable upon any resale of used product
July 7, 2025 | 05:20pm CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 6.7% in June, by 3.5% to 1.04 million in H1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -14.8%, -12.1% to 156,048; trucks up to 6 tonnes +74.7%, +37.7% to 5,448). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in H1 (BEV: 224,841 +34.6%; PHEV: 107,039 +31.3%; HEV: 146,777 +9%; petrol: 504,840 -9.4%; diesel: 58,722 -11.3%)
July 7, 2025 | 05:11pm CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in June, grew in H1 (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.4%, +0.4% to 7.77 million, +2.5% to 4.18 million in Q2; Cox Automotive: -6.3%, +2.8% to 8.11 million, +1.7% to 4.19 million in Q2; S&P Global Mobility: -2.9%, n/a; Edmunds: n/a, n/a, +2% to 4.18 million in Q2). One of several factors behind June slump was forward purchases in March and April (approximately 173,000 vehicles) in anticipation of future price increases due to tariffs, King (J.D. Power) noted
July 7, 2025 | 05:06pm CETflashread more
The Climate Pledge: Amazon ordered more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 (621 kWh battery, 500 km range, CCS charging connector, later MCS) electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), joining its electric vehicle fleet (38+50 tractors, 600+20,000 Rivian vans in Europe and USA) by end of 2025. This order is part of e-shop's commitment to reach net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions across all operations by 2040. Simultaneously, company to install 360kW charging stations at key sites in UK (140 BEVs) and Germany (50 BEVs). Amazon is investing more than EUR 1 billion over 5 years to electrify and decarbonise its transportation network in Europe
July 4, 2025 | 11:56am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 0.6% in June, up by 2.9% to 122,639 in H1 (vans -18.5%, -20.5%; trucks +0.7%, -6.1%; buses -68.6%, -31.5%; motorcycles +8.1%, -3.9%; trailers+semitrailers +19.8%, +4.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,358 -10.9%, 6,910 +65.8%; PHEV: 996 +87.6%, 4,968 +68.9%; LPG: 711 +94.3%, 3,183 +40.3%; petrol 14,509 +4.5%, 82,037 +4.2%; diesel 4,613 -23.4%, 25,518 -17.3%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (107,555 in H1), 26,735 of them were HEVs (+15.1%)
July 4, 2025 | 11:45am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 13.8% in June, by 4.7% to 1.4 million in H1 (motorcycles -19.8%, -28.8%; buses -25.8%, -3.2%; vans/trucks -33.3%, -17.1%; trailers -13%, -6.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 41.6% to 387,631 in H1 (248,726 BEVs +35.1%, 138,905 PHEVs +55.1%), representing share of 27.6% (17.7+9.9%)
July 4, 2025 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Christoph Grün to become Managing Director of Porsche Holding branch in Sweden (Volkswagen Group Sverige) on August 1, where Porsche Holding Salzburg took over distribution management from Volkswagen Group in July 2024. Julian Rumswinkel appointed as new Managing Director (for after-sales services, finance, controlling, digitalization) of Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Cupra, VW Commercial Vehicles, Moon Power importer in Czechia), coming from position of Head of Porsche Slovakia (distributor of same six brands in Slovakia)
July 2, 2025 | 10:51am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 300,000 cars, vans from 89.5 million (+0.8%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 89.8 million (+1.1%). Some of worst fears regarding global trade war have eased in recent weeks thanks to announcement of lower tariffs between United States and China for at least 90 days. Still, there are many potential pitfalls due to unpredictable nature of US trade policy and economic risks, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 2, 2025 | 10:45am CETflashread more
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BMW allegedly to build polygon in Czechia to test self-driving cars
December 13, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalNeither the carmaker nor the state's representatives commented on the information. Location, amount of investment, HR, timing, upcoming special press conference...
read moreŠkoda Auto, trade unions ended first part of collective bargaining
December 13, 2017 | 10:20pm CEToriginalThe increased bonus for multi-shift systems, job performance bonus and bonus for shifts within the flexible account, situation in individual plants, wage growth negotiations...
read moreWorker dead at Borgers factory
December 12, 2017 | 10:44pm CEToriginalIt was allegedly an agency employee. Location, circumstances, police investigation...
read moreMarchionne: FCA negotiates technology partnership with Hyundai
December 6, 2017 | 10:03pm CEToriginalFCA already purchases some parts from Hyundai. Discussed points, FCA’s new business plan...
read moreToyota to produce new hybrid engine in Poland
December 6, 2017 | 09:52pm CEToriginalParameters, location, amount of investment, timing, penetration of HEVs in Europe...
read moreVolkswagen reportedly leading talks on GAZ stake purchase
December 4, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalCompanies did not comment on the information. Basic Element managing the property of a Russian billionaire Oleg Děripaska is reportedly looking for a partner...
read moreKia moves workers in Slovakia
December 4, 2017 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe reason is a drop in demand for one product. According to the factory, this is a temporary measure. Details, HR, timing...
read moreEC fined five makers of car safety equipment for cartel
November 28, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe affected, mostly Japanese suppliers, components, four forbidden agreements, timing, amount of sanctions, affected automakers...
read moreAutoBinck made changes in distribution, retail management in Czechia, Slovakia
November 28, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalMartin Saitz's promotion, seeking two directors for vacant positions at AutoBinck CZ...
read moreAutofox Advertising: Autofox expands its portfolio with advertising services
November 21, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalDetails and prices of Autofox Job, Autofox Estate, Autofox Enterprise and Autofox Event, introduction of a loyalty program, significant discounts for long-term clients, outline of the near future...
read moreEC to fine seat belt, airbag manufacturers
November 21, 2017 | 10:42pm CEToriginalThe investigation has been running for more than six years and concerned the Swedish company Autoliv or several Japanese firms...
read moreDieselgate: BaFin launched investigation into Volkswagen
November 21, 2017 | 10:26pm CEToriginalThe German authority is investigating potentially unjustified disclosure of confidential information allegedly made by the former CEO...
read moreKola Motor Show 2017: Another year of car exhibition held in Lysá nad Labem, Czechia
November 19, 2017 | 10:05pm CEToriginalToyota brand exhibition including solely HEVs, the Czech exhibition premier of VW Polo, exhibition of racing and tuning cars, expected attendance, entrance fee...
read moreRacing Expo 2017: First year of Motor Sport Fair held in Czechia, in parallel with Transport Expo
November 13, 2017 | 11:11pm CEToriginalDate, location, exhibits, exhibition director, exhibitors, partners, expected attendance, admission, Transport Expo 2016 balance...
read moreŠkoda Auto, trade unions launched collective bargaining in Czechia
November 13, 2017 | 01:44am CEToriginalGoals, trade union requirements, annual working time layout, multi-shift work models, wage growth, agreements on flexible accounts and work organization...
read moreYazaki to cease production in Czechia
November 9, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalProduction will be moved to another factory in Europe. Locations, HR, clients and contracts, timing, R&D…
read moreSoftBank to allegedly invest in Auto1
November 9, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalCompanies did not comment on the information. Last round of funding, start-up value, number of customers and partners, business and financial results, goals...
read moreDieselgate: US judge rejects Bosch's application to abolish Volkswagen dealers' lawsuit
November 2, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalBosch has previously agreed to settle some of the civil claims related to the Volkswagen emission scandal...
read moreBMW considers building plant in Russia
November 2, 2017 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe automaker has been cooperating on car production for the Russian market with a local partner for 18 years. Planned location and the amount of investment...
read moreSubaru confessed mistakes in car checks
October 30, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalIt has been happening for 30 years. Location, considered recall action, estimated costs...
read moreDieselgate: German court dismissed Deutche See's legal action against Volkswagen
October 30, 2017 | 10:36pm CEToriginalDeutsche See argues that the automaker has provided it with poor information about the environmental relationship of a rented car fleet. The company's next step...
read moreHonda to close one factory
October 27, 2017 | 11:54am CEToriginalHowever, it is going to build a new plant in another country. Locations, timing, reasons, HR, production and sales development, focus on EVs and new technologies...
read moreNissan stopped production at three plants in Japan
October 27, 2017 | 11:33am CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker has recalled 1.2 million cars on the domestic market. Reasons, timing, affected models, estimated costs, sales suspension...
read moreGerman unions demand 6% wage increase in Volkswagen
October 27, 2017 | 11:10am CEToriginalThe demand for wage growth also applies to the Volkswagen Financial Services division. Requirements of the Czech unions at Škoda Auto...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czechia and Central Europe to take place in Brno
October 25, 2017 | 09:52am CEToriginalLecturers from Škoda, Hyundai, TPCA, Iveco, Tatra, KPMG, Kovo, ABB, Brano, Motor Jikov, Minerva or CzechInvest, topics of the 14th year, partners...
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