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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
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
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Schaeffler plant in Germany hit by explosion
May 16, 2017 | 11:32pm CEToriginalA total of 13 people were injured. Location, products, influence on production and surroundings...
read moreWannaCry: Renault and Nissan hit by cyber attack
May 16, 2017 | 11:07pm CEToriginalBoth carmakers were forced to stop production in some European plants. Locations, a comment by Europol, MalwareTech and Avast...
read moreJuricek (AutoSAP, Brano): Automotive companies in Moravian-Silesian Region need to take on 2,000 people
May 16, 2017 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe lack of workers often prevents them from increasing production. Recruitment of foreigners, retraining program for miners, cooperation with schools, school system in the Czech Republic and Germany...
read moreCar sales in China fell by 2.2% in April
May 15, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalIt has showed the sharpest drop over the past 20 months. The increased tax on small cars, registrations for 4 months...
read moreBlume: Volkswagen does not plan to sell Bentley and Bugatti
May 14, 2017 | 10:57pm CEToriginalThe next fate of these exclusive brands began being speculated after the report that the German carmaker was considering selling Ducati...
read moreUS car sales down by 5% in April
May 14, 2017 | 10:28pm CEToriginalResults of GM, Ford, Toyota, FCA, or Volkswagen...
read moreSycorex facility in Czech Rep hit by fire
May 12, 2017 | 12:03am CEToriginalNobody was injured. The location, cause of fire, extent and amount of damage...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up in April 2017
May 11, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBoth new and used cars, as well as motorcycles, became more expensive. Price increases for service works and spare parts, detailed data, year-on-year development...
read moreTUV Sud and UAMK established cooperation in Czech Rep
May 10, 2017 | 11:10pm CEToriginalContent of the partnership, common communication activities, timing...
read moreEssens expands BMW car fleet
May 10, 2017 | 10:25pm CEToriginalAs a benefit, this Czech MLM firm also offers associates Peugeot cars. Models, numbers of cars, supplier-dealer, timing, operating lease…
read moreTatra upgrades production line, increased production plan for 2017
May 9, 2017 | 11:54pm CEToriginalIn connection with this, the company needs to take on dozens of new employees. Details, demanded professions...
read moreSkoda Auto allegedly plans at least two products with Indian partner
May 9, 2017 | 11:16pm CEToriginalThe models concerned, timing, a recently signed memorandum of understanding...
read moreMedea Research adjusted methodology in statistic of new car and van registrations in Czech Rep
May 8, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalNew and previous status, timing, declared reasons...
read moreCar sales in UK dropped by 19.8% in April
May 8, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalThe biggest fall over the last six years, reasons, interest in conventional drives, registrations for 4 months, commentary and outlook of SMMT, state control of responsible financing...
read moreSDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep down by 1.7% in April
May 5, 2017 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe fall was mitigated by Toyota, Ford, Renault, Mercedes or Nissan. Influence of Easter, development in commercial vehicles, results for 4 months, commentary and outlook of PwC...
read moreSkoda Auto and unions agreed on new collective agreement in Czech Rep
May 4, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalReduction of overtimes within flexible account shifts, extension of thermal breaks, increase in bonuses and bonus, payment of wages in the event of illness, investment in working conditions...
read moreMedea Research: New car sales in Czech Rep rose by 1.4% in April 2017, registrations dropped
May 3, 2017 | 11:29pm CEToriginalSales growth was driven by Toyota, Renault, Mercedes, Nissan and Skoda. Dacia was not successful. Developments in vans, a drop of special-purpose registrations, results for 4 months...
read moreNADA: Car sales in US to fall by 2.5% in 2017
May 3, 2017 | 11:13pm CEToriginalHowever, the views on the development of the US car market vary. AlixPartners also counts with a fall, Ford with a growth...
read moreBosch to sell starters division
May 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe transaction still has to be approved by antitrust authorities. Buyers, price, profile of the division...
read moreDieselgate: French prosecutors begun to investigate PSA
May 2, 2017 | 09:58pm CEToriginalThe carmaker should be investigated for consumer fraud. The company denies any fault...
read moreThe Chamber od Deputies supported fee renewal for uninsured cars in Czech Rep
May 1, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalIf the deputies manage to discuss the proposal before elections, the Senate will have it. The attitude of the government to the amendment...
read moreToyota to maintain US investment framework for next 5 years
May 1, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalPlanned volume of funds, redesigning of the Georgetown plant, factory production in 2016, HR, new generation of the Toyota Camry...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group rose by 2.5% in March
April 30, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalFirst growth after two months of decline, demand in individual markets, decline in China, increase in most brands, results in Q1, comment...
read moreSDA: 224 HEVs and 45 EVs registered in Czech Rep in March
April 30, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 264 CNG-powered vehicles and 144 LPG cars. Leaders of alternative drives, results in Q1...
read moreVolkswagen allegedly considers selling Ducati
April 28, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalThe carmaker commissioned a consulting firm to assess how to handle Ducati. Reaching potential buyers...
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