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SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 12.4% in March, by 6.4% to 580,502 in Q1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -3.2%, -10.6% to 84,747; trucks up to 6 tonnes +49.2%, +35.4% to 2,695). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in Q1 (BEV: 120,191 +42.6%; PHEV: 53,686 +26.1%; HEV: 86,005 +18.7%; petrol: 286,787 -7.1%; diesel: 33,833 -10.2%)
April 7, 2025 | 11:26am CETflashread more
Olfin Car (Volkswagen, Škoda, Volvo, Toyota, Ford, Lexus dealer in Trutnov, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Toyota service in Kolín, Czechia) opened SsangYong/KGM dealership in Hradec Králové, in former Toyota showroom in Malšovice (which company moved to Slezské Předměstí)
April 7, 2025 | 11:19am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 91.6 million (+3.4%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.5 million (+3.3%). Trade tensions are on rise, bringing potential for slowdown in global economy and pullback in auto sales, in particular. However, industry is showing resilience for now. Scrappage subsidies in China and growth in other Asian markets are expected to deliver increase in sales overall, although downside risks are mounting, Oakley (GlobalData) said
April 7, 2025 | 11:13am CETflashread more
Galvanoplast Bohemia (manufacturer of galvanized plastic parts for interior, exterior of cars with 186 employees in Liberec, Czechia; customers: Magna, Ulbrichts Automotive, Meraxis/Rehau Group, Winning Plastics – Linden, Hella, Škoda, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot, Plastika; turnover of CZK 600 million/EUR 24 million in 2024) is in insolvency. Company stopped paying its obligations due to shift of automakers away from chrome plating, which was caused by European REACH regulation prohibiting the use of carcinogenic substance hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) in galvanization. Galvanoplast responded to this market change by rebuilding W2 electroplating line to technology without use of Cr6+ and closing other two facilities in city (W1, W3). Firm with total debt of CZK 751 million/EUR 30 million (main creditor is Česká spořitelna with claim of CZK 571 million/EUR 23 million from acquisition loan) applied to court for reorganization
April 3, 2025 | 05:52pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 3.9% in March, by 4.3% to 664,571 in Q1 (motorcycles -32.8%, -40.7%; buses +6.7%, -15%; vans/trucks -13.7%, -11.7%; trailers -1.4%, -5.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 40% to 176,767 in Q1 (112,968 BEVs +38.9%, 63,799 PHEVs +41.8%), representing share of 26.6% (17+9.6%)
April 3, 2025 | 05:47pm CETflashread more
Marketing & PR Director Marek Vodička to leave AB Motors CZ (AutoBinck Group; MG distributor in Czechia) on April 4. We reached this decision in connection with organizational changes aimed at more effective management of marketing activities and better interconnection between AB Motors CZ and AutoBinck Car Distribution International, Králíček said. Dominika Beranová, MG brand manager, to take over coordination of marketing and PR activities between both entities (AB Motors, ACDI)
April 2, 2025 | 01:41pm CETflashread more
Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit 2025: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 3rd conference on sustainability in Prague, Czechia on April 10. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Daikin, Camea, KB (Komerční banka), Raiffeisenbank, ČS (Česká spořitelna), ISFC (International Sustainable Finance Centre), ACT Commodities, Enviros, Rezolv Energy, Veolia, Institut 2050, VŠCHT, ČVUT, VŠB-TUO, MŽP, SP ČR (Confederation of Industry and Transport of Czech Republic) to speak at avent
April 2, 2025 | 01:34pm CETflashread more
CzechToll (ITIS Holding, PPF Group): Carriers paid record CZK 17.16 billion (EUR 688 million, +15%) in tolls in Czechia in 2024. Increase is mainly due to new CO2 emission charge introduced in March 2024, which accounts for approximately 15% of total tolls paid. Freight transport intensity grew by 3% to 1.16 billion toll transactions. At end of 2024 as many as 882,000 vehicles weighing over 3.5 tons registered in electronic toll system, of which over 700,000 vehicles had foreign license plate numbers. For registered vehicles, CzechToll issued 659,000 on-board units to carriers
April 2, 2025 | 01:21pm CETflashread more
eFleet Day 2025: Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA), MôjElektromobil.sk to hold 4th conference on possibilities of electrification of vehicle fleets in companies in Šamorín near Bratislava, Slovakia on April 9, test drives with more than 60 BEVs (Škoda, Mercedes, Renault, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, MG, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Citroën, Cupra, Farizon, Fuso, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, SEAT, Volvo, Xpeng, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles), presentation of products and services (ČSOB Leasing, Visa, EES, Applipower, Ayvens, eJoin, IBG). Representatives of Škoda Auto Slovensko, Mercedes-Benz Slovakia, Emil Frey Group/Peugeot, Scania CER, Voltia, ZSE Drive, Ionity, Slovenské elektrárne, GreenWay Infrastructure, Greenlogy, OMV, NearCharger.com, ČSOB, ČSOB Poisťovňa, Global Payments, D-Tax, 3Mon, Wattiva, Siemens Healthineers, GO4, SAPI, RAP/EU to speak at conference
March 31, 2025 | 08:51pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 23,704 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in February (+153%; 19,136 battery electric vehicles, +189.8%, 4,568 plug-in hybrids, +65.1%), of which 23,673 cars (+152.6%; Škoda: 15,794 BEVs, +337.6%, 2,391 PHEVs, +127.5%; Hyundai: 3,311 BEVs, +10.6%, 2,177 PHEVs, +26.9%) and 31 buses (SOR: 0 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 31 BEVs)
March 31, 2025 | 08:46pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales of Chinese-owned car brands in Europe (28 countries) rose by 30% to 66,867 new cars (19,800 BEVs – Volvo 6,656 -30%, BYD 4,436 +94%, Polestar 2,405 +84%, MG 2,260 -67%, Xpeng 1,034 +259%, Leapmotor 900) in February, representing market share of 6.9% (+1.7 pp y/y). Registrations of Chinese brands increased by 82% to 40,643 vehicles, representing market share of 4.2% (+1.9 pp y/y)
March 31, 2025 | 08:40pm CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 11.6% y/y to 82,178 in February, of which 73,814 cars (-7.6%) and 8,364 commercial vehicles (-35.9%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hybrids (HEVs) down by 5.6% to 27,398 units, representing 37.1% share in total car production in country (February 2024: 36.3%)
March 31, 2025 | 08:35pm CETflashread more
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British scientists discovered immobiliser algorithm of Volkswagen Group cars, court forbade to publish it
August 1, 2013 | 01:27am CEToriginalPublication could mean easier thefts of millions of Volkswagen Group vehicles, including Skoda cars. Details...
read moreForty-six HEVS and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in June
July 31, 2013 | 10:29pm CEToriginalThe registry has newly included further 66 vehicles powered by CNG and 68 cars by LPG. Brands and models, results in H1 2013...
read moreTatra gained huge contract in Middle East for CZK 4.5 billion
July 31, 2013 | 03:23am CEToriginalRonald Adams, who is now going to leave the company, helped with the contract. Details of trade, assembly outside the Czech Republic, operating profit in Q2 2013...
read moreCebia agreed on cooperation with advertising portal Autobazar.eu in Slovakia
July 31, 2013 | 03:12am CEToriginalAutobazar.eu began publishing history of used cars. Those interested in a car without Cebia report can benefit from a discount of 20% for verification in Autotracer...
read moreEC approved state aid for financial division of PSA Peugeot Citroen
July 31, 2013 | 02:59am CEToriginalIt is a guarantee for loans amounting to EUR 7 billion. The carmaker promised that in case of growth in car sales, it will pay higher interest. Return to profitability...
read moreSilha: Opel wants to double car sales to handicapped in Czech Rep and Slovakia in 2013
July 30, 2013 | 02:18am CEToriginalMobility program Opel Handycars; advantages in sales, finance, insurance and maintenance; partners; Opel Handy Cyclo Marathon…
read moreKia began providing navigation maps in Czech Rep for 7 years free of charge
July 30, 2013 | 02:14am CEToriginalSo far, updates have been paid by the customer. The affected vehicles, frequency of updates, supplier of maps...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU fell by 4.8% in June, by 6.9% in H1
July 30, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginalResults across Europe, demand for vans, trucks and buses, results in different countries including the Czech Republic...
read moreSkoda Auto returned to growth in June
July 30, 2013 | 02:02am CEToriginalStable sales in Europe, growth in China, the results in the Czech Republic, the interest in the individual models in June and H1...
read moreHonda to cancel importers in several countries creating representation for Central Europe
July 29, 2013 | 01:13am CEToriginalThe affected countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the seat of the new regional headquarters, timing, HR, activities that will remain locally...
read moreBMW implemented Czech language in its cars
July 29, 2013 | 01:05am CEToriginalThe Czech language can be found in the iDrive board system menu, including navigation. The affected models, e-shop with additional features BMW ConnectedDrive Store...
read moreDispute over refrigerant in air conditioning: France intends to continue sale blockage of Mercedes cars
July 29, 2013 | 12:59am CEToriginalDaimler’s planned response, arguments of the French government and carmaker, affected number of cars...
read moreAston Martin to cooperate with Daimler
July 29, 2013 | 12:54am CEToriginalThe cooperation will involve motors and electronic components from Mercedes-Benz Cars and AMG. Part of the transaction is Daimler’s stock entry to Aston Martin...
read moreBMW i3 REx: Electric vehicle with extended range to be surcharged by over CZK 100,000 (EUR 4,000)
July 26, 2013 | 02:27am CEToriginalThe exact price, parameters of petrol engine, total range, Czech partners for the supplies of green electricity and the operation of charging stations...
read moreDispute over refrigerant in air conditioning: French court suspended ban on sales of Mercedes cars in France
July 25, 2013 | 08:47pm CEToriginalThese are the SL, A-Class and B-Class. The government has to respond within 10 days...
read moreEU and Japan filed complaint against Russia at WTO, U.S. planning the same
July 25, 2013 | 08:30pm CEToriginalThe reason is a recycling fee on cars, which is a hidden import tax. The first trade dispute with Russia at the WTO, onlookers among countries...
read moreFaurecia plans to close eight plants for car seat production
July 24, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginalEven two factories in the Czech Republic may be at risk, but not the very finished plant in Plzen. HR, clients, production cut at two factories in France...
read moreSkoFIN increased number of concluded contracts by 15.2% in H1, volume of funding by 8%
July 24, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginalHowever, the car market as well as sales of the Volkswagen Group fell. The results in new and used vehicles, penetration, management comments...
read moreReiter: At first, we expect larger demand for BMW i3 in Czech Rep than quota
July 23, 2013 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPrice starting at CZK 900,000, initiation of orders and sales, exclusive dealer’s microsite, supporting products and services, partnership with E.ON Energy Globe Award...
read moreBentley to make its first SUV in UK, not in Slovakia
July 23, 2013 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will invest nearly EUR 1 billion in the country by 2016 and create over 1,000 jobs. Launch of the 4th model, sales in H1...
read moreSkoda Auto to cancel one shift for production of one model in Czech Rep
July 23, 2013 | 04:15am CEToriginalThe affected model and plant, timing, the current daily production...
read moreStrouhal: Tatra wants to unify its models more
July 22, 2013 | 10:56pm CEToriginalAt present, the production is low-volume rather than serial. Number of variations, new product for agriculture Tatraktor built on the platform of Tatra Phoenix...
read moreSpain to extend scrap program for purchase of new cars
July 22, 2013 | 10:42pm CEToriginalAfter drawing originally earmarked EUR 150 million the government will spend on the scrap bonus more...
read moreU.S. car rental Enterprise to enter Central Europe
July 21, 2013 | 11:29pm CEToriginalNew markets in Europe, license partners in the Czech Republic and Poland, fleet, strengthening the position of Enterprise Holdings (Enterprise, National, Alamo) on the Czech market...
read moreKruger: BMW to sell i3 EV via web
July 21, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginalThe carmaker is also considering internet sale of all its models and sale in the homes of clients. Dealers’ reactions...
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