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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
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 0.2% y/y to 120,292 in May (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +7%, Hyundai -14.3%, Toyota -4.9%). Buses (Iveco +45%, SOR +48.5%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -66.1%) successful differently. Slight recovery in European market in May is also reflected in production volume of domestic carmakers, whose total production is erasing losses from beginning of year. In addition, we are also registering steady growth in domestic production in electric vehicle segment. Almost every fifth vehicle produced in Czechia today has either plug-in hybrid or pure battery drive, Petzl said. Electric car production increased by 142.5% to 26,678 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car manufacturing decreased by 14.6% to 93,614 units
June 30, 2025 | 11:08am CETflashread more
Trump’s tariffs: GlobalData cut 2025 US new light-vehicle sales outlook by 1.2 million cars and vans from 16.1 million (+0.6%, 2024: 16 million) to 14.9 million (-6.6%), 2026 forecast by 1.9 million from 16.4 million to 14.5 million, 2027 estimate by 1.7 million from 16.7 million to 15 million, 2028 expectation by 1.4 million from 16.8 million to 15.4 million. Simultaneously, company reduced outlook of production in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico) over next four years (2025: by 0.8 million from 15.3 million to 14.5 million, 2026: by 1.4 million from 15.7 million to 14.3 million, 2027: by 1.1 million from 15.9 million to 14.8 million, 2028: by 0.9 million from 16.1 million to 15.2 million). During Donald Trump's presidency, imposed duties may therefore cause cumulative decline in US auto market estimated at 6.2 million and North American manufacturing at 4.2 million
June 27, 2025 | 04:50pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.3% m/m in May, by 0.6% y/y (new: -0.2%, +1%; used: +0.6%, +0.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.6%, +1.7%), spare parts and accessories (-0.3%, +2.1%), fuels and oils (-1.9%, -13.5%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.3%, +5.6%)
June 27, 2025 | 04:41pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 34.8% to 303,178 units (194,300 BEVs, +28%; 108,878 PHEVs, +49%) in May, representing 27.3% share in total registrations (penetration, +6.5 pp). Tesla Model Y (10,357 cars, -7%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Škoda Elroq (9,222, new), Volkswagen ID.7 (6,732, +373%), VW ID.4 (6,623, +12%), VW ID.3 (6,394, +14%), Kia EV3 (5,445, new), BMW iX1 (5,042, +10%), Audi Q6 e-Tron (5,007, new), Škoda Enyaq (4,866, +5%) and Renault 5 (4,563, new). Overall BEV market led by Volkswagen (23,309, +50%), Škoda (14,975, +182%), BMW (14,859, +2%), Audi (13,835, +70%), Tesla (13,600, -29%), Renault (9,150, +31%), Kia (8,771, +60%), Volvo (8,751, -31%), Hyundai (8,381, +56%) and Mercedes (8,016, -6%)
June 27, 2025 | 04:33pm CETflashread more
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Owners of Tukas Group to leave executive management of companies
September 24, 2015 | 12:38am CEToriginalThere has been the new CEO appointed, it is a manager with experience in leasing, insurance, and distribution of cars...
read moreGM agreed on fine and compensation for failure when recalling vehicles
September 24, 2015 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe numbers of injured and dead, the end of prosecution, the settlement of civil lawsuits, including the legal action of shareholders, the pending legal actions...
read moreSkoda also used EA189 diesel engines
September 23, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginalIt does not offer them in EU anymore. The affected models, the attitude of the Czech Ministry of Transport, comments of AutoSAP and diagnostic company IHR-Technika...
read moreInteva Products to move production to Czech Rep
September 22, 2015 | 11:52pm CEToriginalThe original, contemplated and confirmed factory site, the reasons for the decision changes, the developer, HR, timing, products...
read moreVolkswagen: Software for engine control installed in 11 million cars of several brands
September 22, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalAttitudes and activities of individual countries and the EU, guidelines for dealers, the reaction of the stock markets, investors’ concerns, the impact on financial results...
read moreAutoSAP: Automakers, suppliers created over 4,000 jobs in Czech Rep over last year
September 21, 2015 | 11:09pm CEToriginalR&D companies were also taking staff. The average wage in the automotive industry increased by a few percent, worker positions more than THP and managers...
read moreSchaeffler to enter stock exchange
September 21, 2015 | 10:58pm CEToriginalReasons, the size of the offered share, the number of shares, the expected proceeds from the IPO, timing, the subsequent allocation of funds...
read moreCzech Post cancelled contract that should have been won by Agrotec after winner resignation
September 21, 2015 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe stated reasons, the size of the contract, connection with the prosecution of Agrotec, the expression of relevant subjects…
read moreJohnson Controls plans to lay off 3,000 people
September 21, 2015 | 01:25am CEToriginalReasons, timing, expected annual savings, current number of employees, sales of certain activities, the situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreFord Garant: Ford launches program for sales of approved used cars in Czech Rep
September 21, 2015 | 01:15am CEToriginalLocalization of the global concept, the parameters of cars, partner for the guarantee, guaranteed exchange, requirements for dealers, offer, website, sales plan...
read moreEPA: Volkswagen violates US Clean Air Act
September 21, 2015 | 01:07am CEToriginalAccusations of the US office, a recall, the models and years of production affected, threatening sanctions, the carmaker’s own investigation, the previous fine for Hyundai...
read moreKostal wants to significantly increase production in Czech Rep by 2018
September 17, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalContracts until 2025, the expected development of revenues, the profile of the two Czech plants, HR, products, customers...
read moreTesla Experience: Business Lease started to provide branded operating lease on Tesla EVs in Europe
September 17, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe countries concerned, models and versions, costing, pick-up service, home charger included in instalments, the current fleet of Tesla cars, Blue Care strategy...
read moreSuzuki bought share that was owned by Volkswagen back
September 17, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginalPrice, Volkswagen’s investment rate of return over 5 years, the response to the stock exchange on announcement of the transaction...
read moreAAA Auto to open second call centre
September 16, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalLocation, reasons, competences, timing, HR, profile of the current call centre in Prague, parallel recruit for business and administrative positions, offered benefits...
read morePrague to renew part of municipal police fleet with Hyundai and Volkswagen vehicles
September 16, 2015 | 11:38pm CEToriginalSuppliers (carmaker, dealer), types and number of vehicles, prices, the condition of the current fleet, history…
read moreBWI Group to build another plant in Central Europe
September 15, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalLocation, developer, HR, timing, products and clients of the Chinese company, profile of Czech subsidiary...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU up by 9.5% in July, by 11.2% in August
September 15, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe market has been growing for two years in a row. Results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, comments of PwC, KPMG and CSOB analysts, the impact of refugee crises in production...
read moreFirst Rolls-Royce dealership in Czech Rep to be opened in 2016
September 15, 2015 | 01:02am CEToriginalThis showroom will find a place in a hotel in Prague. Location of the showroom and service centre, the sales plan of the Czech dealer, the global sales, models...
read moreLeasePlan recorded significant growth of its fleet and revenues in Czech Rep in H1
September 15, 2015 | 12:53am CEToriginalProfit exceeded the plan by 20%. Planned business and financial results in 2015, the global results, HR...
read moreCAAM worsened 2015 car sales outlook in China again
September 15, 2015 | 12:40am CEToriginalThe new estimate, results in August and over the first eight months, the decline for the fifth month in a row, GDP, limited registrations of new cars due to smog and traffic jams, analysts' comments...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Services to eventually rename its Czech branch
September 14, 2015 | 03:40am CEToriginalThe new name of SkoFIN, reasons, timing, the new sub-brands, related communication campaign, upgraded website...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased m/m in August 2015
September 14, 2015 | 03:22am CEToriginalMotorcycles, servicing and spare parts became more expensive, too. Prices of new and used cars, however, developed differently. Detailed data, the annual progress...
read moreAutomakers cancel plans for layoffs in Brazil
September 14, 2015 | 03:02am CEToriginalReasons, the strike of Ford employees, car sales in 2015, the situation at Daimler and GM…
read moreSkoda needs to increase production of Octavia cars
September 10, 2015 | 09:33pm CEToriginalReasons, demand in 2015, the current waiting time, requirement of the carmaker for Saturday shifts at one plant, more options...
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