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Trump’s tariffs: Goldman Sachs cut 2025 US new light-vehicle sales estimate by 850,000 cars and vans from 16.25 million to 15.4 million, 2026 forecast by 1.1 million from 16.35 million to 15.25 million. Bank expects tariffs to increase cost of both importing and manufacturing cars in country, leading to USD 2,000-4,000 increase in prices over next 6-12 months. Simultaneously, company reduced 2025 global production outlook by 1.7 million units from 90.4 million to 88.7 million and 2026 expectation by 1.9 million vehicles from 92.6 million to 90.7 million
August 22, 2025 | 11:51am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 660 MWh of electricity (+16% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in July (Prague: 143.7 MWh, South Moravian Region: 98 MWh, South Bohemian Region: 89.1 MWh, Vysočina Region: 82.8 MWh, other regions: 246.7 MWh), 3,746 MWh during 160,434 recharges at 658 charging points at 320 stations in first seven months
August 22, 2025 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Pirelli and its second largest shareholder MTP/Camfin (27.4% stake; controlled by Pirelli Executive Vice Chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera) trying to get rid of Chinese co-owner and largest shareholder Marco Polo International Italy/Sinochem (37%) so that it can invest USD 1 billion to expand its plant in Rome, Georgia, USA to produce smart tires (Pirelli Cyber Tyres; fitted with technology to collect data during motion and transfer information in real time to car). In January, United States banned Chinese software (starting with Model Year 2027), hardware (MY2030) in connected road vehicles on US roads due to cyber threats (espionage, hacking attacks). In April, Pirelli's Board of Directors approved resolution that Sinochem no longer controls Italian tyre manufacturer. MPI/Sinochem disagrees with this resolution
August 20, 2025 | 03:24pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Share of electrified vehicles in global car sales in 2024 increased from 34.4% (2023) to 41% MHEVs (from 8.5% to 9.3%), HEVs (from 7.9% to 9.2%), PHEVs (from 4.5% to 6.6%), EREVs (from 0.9% to 1.6%) and BEVs (from 12.6% to 14.3%), while share of vehicles with combustion powertrains (ICEVs) declined from 65.3% to 58.7%
August 20, 2025 | 03:15pm CETflashread more
GlobalData: New diesel car (including diesel hybrid) sales in Western Europe down by 17% in July, penetration (share) down by 2.8 pp. While many countries started to turn their backs on diesel quite quickly after Dieselgate, its importance to both German OEMs and to German car buyers resulted to Germany’s share of European diesel market doubling (from 20% to 40%) within five years (2019-2024). This trend continues in 2025 with share forecasted to grow to 45%
August 19, 2025 | 10:34am CETflashread more
Office for Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) allowed Přerost a Švorc - Logistic (Přerost a Švorc - Auto, Autodružstvo Podbabská; Škoda, Volkswagen and VW Commercial Vehicles dealer, SEAT, Cupra and Audi service in Prague, Czechia) to acquire Tuchoměřice branch near airport in Prague (SEAT, Cupra and Maxus dealerships, Škoda, Volkswagen and VW Commercial Vehicles service; part of Auto Palace Západ, loss of CZK 72 million at turnover of CZK 1.46 billion and sales of 1,338 new and 839 used vehicles in Tuchoměřice and Karlovy Vary in 2023) from Auto Palace (AutoBinck Group; Ford, Ford Pro, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Opel, Opel Professional, Peugeot, Peugeot Professional, Škoda, Volvo, SEAT, Cupra, MG and Maxus dealer, Fiat, Infiniti, Volkswagen and VW Commercial Vehicles service in Prague and Brno)
August 19, 2025 | 10:24am CETflashread more
Aures Holdings sold record 10,469 used vehicles in July (+5.6%) at AAA Auto and Mototechna car centers, of which more than 2,000 cars and vans in Slovakia, record 66,672 vehicles (+4.2%) in first seven months, of which 1,000 battery electric vehicles. Organized market is growing, while private resales are declining, Topolová said
August 19, 2025 | 10:15am CETflashread more
Base Next (formerly DyCom Group; BMW, BMW Motorrad dealer in Karlovy Vary, Czechia) closed Honda motorcycle dealership
August 15, 2025 | 04:36pm CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2025 Western European new car sales outlook by 30,000 units from 11.42 million (-1.1%) to 11.39 million (-1.4%)
August 15, 2025 | 04:25pm CETflashread more
Czech electric vehicle drivers using E.ON Drive service consumed 40,847 kWh of electricity during 1,397 recharges in public charging network in Germany in H1, 33,584 kWh during 1,217 recharges in Austria, 14,663 kWh during 526 recharges in Slovakia, 10,783 kWh during 428 recharges in Italy, 11,361 kWh during 352 recharges in Poland. Highest average recorded in Poland with 32.3 kWh per transaction, while lowest consumption was in Italy (25.2 kWh). Currently, drivers with E.ON Drive card can charge in nine countries in Europe (Czechia, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia) at more than 120,000 public charging points in network of E.ON Drive and partner operators (PRE, ČEZ, Lidl, Ionity, Teplárny Brno, ZSE, Greenway, Allego, EnBW, Compleo, Chargecloud, Smatrics, Petrol, ELEN/HEP, Enel X, Ewiva, Be Smart, Duferco Energia, EVway)
August 15, 2025 | 04:17pm CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,964,000 (+0.6%) to 1,986,000 (+1.7%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 462,000 (+21.4%) to 472,000 (+23.6%), and 2026 forecast from 1,992,000 to 2,019,000, of which BEVs from 557,000 to 569,000
August 14, 2025 | 10:35am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 21% to 1.6 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in July, by 27% to 10.7 million in first seven months – China: 6.5 million BEVs and PHEVs (+29%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 2.3 million (+30%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1 million (+2%), Rest of World (RoW): 900,000 (+42%)
August 14, 2025 | 10:26am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In July, 63,272 used cars sold in Czechia (BEV: 1.6% share, 1,000 vehicles; HEV: 1.9%, 1,200) with average price of CZK 304,230 (EUR 12,430; -2.2% m/m). In total, approximately 150,000 used cars advertised in country, supply remained around this level for long time
August 14, 2025 | 10:13am CETflashread more
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Ghosn (Renault): Car market in Europe to grow by at least 2% in 2015
January 22, 2015 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe improved outlook after the ECB's decision to support the euro area economy through larger purchases of government bonds. Timing, sales of the carmaker in 2014...
read moreSkoda Fabia became Car of the Year 2015 in Czech Rep
January 22, 2015 | 03:29am CEToriginalSkoda Octavia G-Tec is Green Car of the Year and BMW i8's Laser Headlights are Technical Innovation of the Year. Point scale of the finalists, public vote...
read moreHolecek (ZAP): Car production in Slovakia to increase by 1% in 2015
January 22, 2015 | 02:52am CEToriginalThe expected slump in 2014, reasons, the importance of suppliers and their outlets, results of factories, sales on the Slovak market...
read moreTukas Group increased sales of vehicles by 20% in 2014
January 22, 2015 | 02:44am CEToriginalThe group’s turnover increased more, probably due to servicing and operating leases. The results of individual companies and brands...
read moreMann+Hummel expanded production capacity in Czech Rep for future orders
January 21, 2015 | 12:06am CEToriginalIt is a line, which only two plants of the company in Europe have. The parameters, the amount of investment, results in 2014, clients, HR, CSR news...
read moreCar sales in U.S. expected to rise only slightly in 2015
January 20, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalAnalysts are more optimistic than managers of carmakers. Results in 2014, influences...
read moreGreen Car of the Year 2015 in Czech Rep: 20 not only electric, hybrid and gas vehicles to compete for title
January 20, 2015 | 11:42pm CEToriginalAudi, BMW, Fiat, Ford, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volvo models are nominated...
read moreSkoda Prepaid Service: Skoda began offering service contracts in Czech Rep
January 20, 2015 | 02:10am CEToriginalThey are already available in many European countries. Partner, variations according to the scope of coverage and mileage, the prices for each model, an alternative to operating lease...
read moreFormer manager of Skoda Auto became new head of Shell Retail Division in Czech Rep and Slovakia
January 20, 2015 | 01:54am CEToriginalHe worked at the Czech carmaker in various sales positions for 10 years. The new director of petrol stations, his predecessor, possible property changes...
read moreFord to increase production in Germany
January 20, 2015 | 01:48am CEToriginalFactories, models, volumes, timing, sales in Europe in 2014...
read moreCar sales in EU rose by 4.7 % in December, by 5.7% in 2014
January 18, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalTherefore, the market has been growing for 16 months in a row. The first annual growth since 2007, the strong growth of Skoda and Dacia brands, the results of the Volkswagen Group, KPMG comment and 2015 outlook...
read moreIris Ident launched unique immobiliser VAM R1 on the Czech market
January 18, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThieves have not yet overcome it in Slovakia for nearly 15 years, while cars with serial immobilisers are commonly stolen. Details, specifications, prices, lifetime warranty, sales, partners...
read moreSeat modernizes its dealerships under new concept
January 18, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalNew standards, implementation, timing, the first newly built dealership, the first adaptation in the Czech Republic at the dealer Autocentrum Jan Smucler...
read moreGenerali acquired 100% stake in Generali PPF Holding, according to plan
January 18, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginalPPF also sold its insurance companies in the countries of the former Soviet Union to Generali. Utilization of funds from the sale, renaming of the holding company...
read more2015 Brno Motor Show: Organizers cancelled this year’s event, again and probably forever
January 15, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe reason is the inability of the organizer to come up with an innovated concept that would appeal to carmakers and other exhibitors. The situation in Vienna, Bratislava and Prague, commission of SDA, history...
read moreMusk: Tesla to build new plants around world until reaching annual production of 500,000 vehicles
January 15, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalTiming, sales plans by 2025, results in 2014, the development of autonomous vehicles, two upcoming models...
read moreSkoda Auto appointed new directors of two departments in Czech Rep
January 14, 2015 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThe first came to the company, the second moved from a different position within the Czech carmaker. Details...
read moreOplestil (PwC): Weakening of koruna not to reflect in car prices in Czech Rep now, maybe later
January 14, 2015 | 10:25pm CEToriginalCarmakers adjust prices continuously; they did so in late 2014 and 2015, too. The situation in spare parts, the analysis of Vybermiauto.cz, comments...
read moreDHL Trend Research: Self-driving vehicles have great potential in logistics
January 14, 2015 | 12:01am CEToriginalTest projects, solutions and applications in warehouse and outdoor logistics, driving in a tailback and convoys, V2V, V2I, involved companies...
read morePeugeot Relax: Peugeot began offering operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep
January 13, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe financial partner, the lengths of the leases, two versions of Relax program by services, models concerned, discounted versions, prices...
read moreCarmakers and suppliers cut 9% of jobs in Brazil in 2014
January 13, 2015 | 11:26pm CEToriginalLayoffs will continue in 2015. The strike, the impact on production in local plants for Volkswagen, Daimler and Ford...
read moreSchnaider (Videoton): Automotive firms to be moving production from Western Europe to CEE still at least 20 years
January 13, 2015 | 12:55am CEToriginalVideoton' factories, HR, business results, products for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, clients...
read moreVolkswagen strengthened marketing and communications team in Czech Rep by two former Lexus specialists
January 13, 2015 | 12:48am CEToriginalAt the same time, there has been a change in another position at Porsche Czech Republic. Details...
read moreSkoda car sales and market share increased in 2014
January 12, 2015 | 10:14pm CEToriginalResults in December, sales in different markets, interest in various models, views and product offensive in 2015...
read moreCSU: Prices of new cars in Czech Rep up by 3.7% in 2014
January 12, 2015 | 10:08pm CEToriginalBy contrast, used cars became cheaper by 2.1%. Developments in motorcycles, service and spare parts, detailed data, rising prices in December...
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