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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
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: Alpine, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Ford, Gordon Murray Automotive, Honda, Hyundai N, Jaguar, Land Rover (Defender, Discovery, Range Rover), Koenigsegg, Lanzante, Lotus, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Pagani, Praga, Singer, Subaru, Toyota Gazoo Racing, Zenvo Automotive, Pirelli, Ariel Motor, DAF Trucks, 3M, Bilstein, Eibach, KW Automotive to join event in Sussex, UK (July 10-13)
July 2, 2025 | 10:38am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in May (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +3.4%; Cox Automotive: +3.2%, +2.5% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +2.9%). Following surge in vehicle purchases in March and April, driven by fear of tariff-related price increases, May sales reflect more tempered market, King (J.D. Power) said
July 2, 2025 | 10:32am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 1.6% in May (Volkswagen +4.8%; Stellantis -5.2%; Renault +4%; Toyota -1.9%; Hyundai -4.7%; BMW +8.1%; Mercedes-Benz +3.9%; Ford -0.4%; Volvo Cars -20.3%; Nissan -4.7%; SAIC +38%; Suzuki -15.5%; Tesla -40.5%; Mazda -27.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -24.4%; Mitsubishi -14.5%; Honda +14.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +25%, PHEV +46.9%, HEV+MHEV +16%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +34.3%, petrol -18.6%, diesel -27.6%)
June 30, 2025 | 06:52pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 543 MWh of electricity (+4.8% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in May during 24,115 recharges (+11.2%) at more than 600 charging points (Prague: 111.3 MWh during 5,157 recharges, South Moravian Region: 81.4 MWh, Vysočina Region: 80.1 MWh, South Bohemian Region: 59.5 MWh, other regions: 210.7 MWh)
June 30, 2025 | 06:41pm CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 1.1% in May (vans -14%; trucks +0.1%; buses -51%; motorcycles -0.3%; trailers+semitrailers +4.2%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,210 +62%, PHEV: 948 +79.2%, LPG: 549 +48.8%, petrol: 12,852 +3%, diesel 3,960 -29.3%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (16,812), 4,529 of them were HEVs (+10.5%)
June 30, 2025 | 06:21pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto Barometer: Aures Holdings refined methodology for monitoring advertising on secondary market when Resulmatic computing division, after months of testing, deployed new tool that, with help of AI analyses, can recognize which car has actually been sold and is no longer appearing in advertising, as well as which one is repeatedly returned. In May, 52,666 used cars sold in Czechia (-20% m/m) with average price of CZK 315,200 (EUR 12,740; +1% m/m). Total of 134,957 used cars advertised in country, offer fell by 4.3% m/m
June 30, 2025 | 06:14pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 26,746 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in May (+143.1%; 20,981 battery electric vehicles, +157.8%, 5,765 plug-in hybrids, +101.3%), of which 26,678 cars (+142.5%; Škoda: 17,231 BEVs, +237.6%, 2,176 PHEVs, +146.7%; Hyundai: 3,682 BEVs, +21.4%, 3,589 PHEVs, +81.1%) and 68 buses (SOR: 6 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 62 BEVs)
June 30, 2025 | 06:04pm CETflashread more
Ford suspended sales, deliveries of Mustang Mach-E BEV due to door locking issue. Software bug related to 12V battery function prevents power-operated door from opening and closing properly in some cases, NHTSA said. Carmaker to recall approximately 317,000 vehicles from 2021-2025 model years (196,911/197,432 in USA, 120,000 abroad) in Q3 for software update
June 30, 2025 | 11:37am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales of Chinese-owned Western car brands in Europe (28 countries) fell by 16% to 32,090 new cars in May, representing market share of 2.9% (-0.6 pp y/y). Registrations of Chinese brands increased by 111% to 65,808 vehicles, representing market share of 5.9% (+3 pp y/y)
June 30, 2025 | 11:19am CETflashread more
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Dieselgate: Germany to introduce spot checks on automobile emissions
February 14, 2016 | 10:48pm CEToriginalThe country thus wants to contribute to restoring confidence in the automotive industry. Checking cars in the style of doping testing, frequency, selection of vehicles...
read moreFord Credit Link: Ford tests group leasing
February 12, 2016 | 02:29am CEToriginalPilot country, dealers, target groups, the number of people for shared rental, properties and possibilities of car sharing, cost sharing, website, part of Ford Smart Mobility plan...
read moreBosch increased wages in one factory in Czech Rep
February 12, 2016 | 02:18am CEToriginalThe location, across-the-board increase in wage tariffs, further increases for selected personnel, costs, pension and accommodation contributions, new benefit program, HR...
read moreContinental bought half of A.T.U garages in Czech Rep, involving them in BestDrive network
February 12, 2016 | 02:03am CEToriginalLocations, timing, continued optimization of the network of tire services, mobile service and its fleet, the number of members of the loyalty program...
read moreAutoBinck wants to buy some dealers in Central Europe
February 11, 2016 | 01:07am CEToriginalRequirements, negotiations, allocated funds, the results of the holding company in 2015, car sales in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, planned investments of Auto Palace in 2016...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe up by 5.9% in January
February 11, 2016 | 12:57am CEToriginalThe slowdown of the growth pace, the number of working days, registrations in the five largest markets, the outlook for 2016...
read moreTrade unions in Czech plant of Toyota and PSA require shorter shifts
February 11, 2016 | 12:48am CEToriginalThe current and proposed work week, employee survey, wage proposals...
read moreSales of cars and vans in US fell by 0.3% in January
February 10, 2016 | 06:45pm CEToriginalWhile car sales fell by 8.2%, LCV sales rose by 6.5%. Reasons, exceeded estimates of analysts, the results of Volkswagen and other automakers...
read moreDefend Insurance Group agreed on new cooperation in Czech Rep
February 9, 2016 | 11:43pm CEToriginalCooperation relates to the insurance of failures of auto parts. Partner and its results in 2015, the product and its parameters, scope of coverage, performance limit, participation, prices...
read moreFord Service Plan: Ford began offering service contracts in Czech Rep
February 9, 2016 | 11:35pm CEToriginalVariants according to the scope of coverage and the length of the contract, prices of individual models, assistance services free of charge until the next service inspection, extended warranty for Exclusive version, Ford Etis...
read moreCar sales in Germany up by 3.3% in January
February 9, 2016 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe slowdown of increase, registrations of individual brands, production and export...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Services made changes in fleet department in Czech Rep
February 8, 2016 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe positions concerned, managers and their profiles, timing...
read moreFirst Jaguar and Land Rover showroom under new concept opened in Czech Rep
February 8, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginalLocation, dealer and its history, the amount of investments, HR, websites, cooperation with model Tatana Kucharova…
read moreInterest in operating leases by UniCredit in Czech Rep and Slovakia increased severalfold in 2015
February 8, 2016 | 11:15pm CEToriginalA record year for the UniCredit Fleet Management division, reasons, results in both markets, the group synergies, HR, the plan for 2016, prepared on-line calculator...
read moreRenschler: Volkswagen Truck & Bus not excluding acquisition or IPO within growth context
February 8, 2016 | 11:06pm CEToriginalRegions of interest, the objective of becoming the world leader, restructuring and possible division separation from the Group...
read moreImofa expanded portfolio with two brands
February 8, 2016 | 03:45am CEToriginalThe brands concerned, partners, location of the showrooms, timing, demo cars, dealer situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen postpones annual results and General Meeting
February 8, 2016 | 03:27am CEToriginalTiming, operating results for 2015, increased financial reserves to deal with the scandal, published results of the internal investigation...
read morePolish head of Toyota appointed president for Central Europe
February 7, 2016 | 10:40pm CEToriginalHe will be responsible for four markets, while the former regional director was in charge of three. His profile, the new position of Shingo Kato...
read moreSales of Skoda cars returned to growth after half year
February 7, 2016 | 10:23pm CEToriginalThe record year of 2015, demand in individual markets, results in H2, the interest in various models…
read moreAutomakers recall further millions of cars due to airbags
February 5, 2016 | 02:40am CEToriginalThis time the reason is potentially faulty airbag control unit from Continental. The number of vehicles, details of the problem, the carmakers and models concerned...
read moreDenso avoided fine for cartel in Europe, warning about it
February 4, 2016 | 11:35pm CEToriginalAnother two Japanese automotive suppliers were given a summary fine of EUR 138 million. The firms concerned, the components, duration of prohibited agreements, the amount of fines...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 11.3% in January
February 4, 2016 | 11:24pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Audi, Ford, Mercedes, Dacia and Peugeot. Commercial vehicles also recorded a double-digit growth. Fall at buses...
read moreOpel introduces OnStar service in Europe
February 4, 2016 | 12:07am CEToriginalOnStar is currently available in 13 countries. The situation in CEE including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, timing, functions and technologies (LTE, eCall, bCall, GPS, wi-fi), video spots...
read moreIrena Bandova joined BMW
February 3, 2016 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIn the Czech representation of the automaker she will be working in the marketing department with responsibility for two brands. Her new position...
read moreFord intends to cancel hundreds of administrative jobs in Europe
February 3, 2016 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe expected cost reduction, program of voluntary departures, locations, return to profit in 2015, expansion of the SUV offer, termination of the sale of low-profitable models...
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