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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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Auto Brejla expanded portfolio with another brand and became Citroen dealer
June 18, 2013 | 12:29am CEToriginalLocation of the Citroen showroom, DS Salon, parameters of the dealership, increasing the offer with commercial vehicles and premium cars...
read moreMlynar (Ceska pojistovna): Automobile insurance to become slightly more expensive in Czech Rep in 2013
June 18, 2013 | 12:23am CEToriginalThe reasons for the increase in the prices of damage liability insurance and accident insurance, the expected development in the business and property insurance...
read moreCB Auto opened new Volkswagen showroom in Czech Rep
June 18, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalLocation, the first VW showroom by the modular concept in South Bohemia, start of the sale of used cars in the Das WeltAuto program...
read moreOpel LCV Restart: Opel wants to increase sales of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep and Slovakia
June 17, 2013 | 06:29am CEToriginalCertification of local conversion firms, professional CV Specialista centres, service contracts, Wurth accessories, Movano 4x4, campaign, roadshow, fleet, sales plan...
read moreCitroen and PSA Finance innovated credit product Cashback in Czech Rep
June 17, 2013 | 06:17am CEToriginalThe client can newly choose the amount of non-purpose part of the loan. Two other options remain unchanged. Example for 50% cashback...
read moreCar production in Czech Rep fell by 6% in May, by 14.5% over five months
June 17, 2013 | 12:30am CEToriginalThe decline was recorded by Skoda, Hyundai and TPCA. Avia produced a few trucks only, production of Tatra increased. Production of buses declined slightly...
read moreSkoda offers owners of flooded cars several benefits in Czech Rep
June 17, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginalThese are free towing, vehicle inspection, spare car, parts at discount or favored financing of a new car. Financial gift...
read moreCar sales in China rose by 9% in May
June 17, 2013 | 12:15am CEToriginalAfter adding trucks and buses, the increase is even greater. The slowdown in growth compared to April, the results for five months...
read moreAshok Leyland reportedly to stop selling Avia trucks in Europe
June 14, 2013 | 04:20am CEToriginalThe vehicles produced in India should be exported to almost all over the world but not the EU. Sale of the Czech plant...
read moreDefend Group separated Insurance Division and found two partners for cooperation
June 14, 2013 | 04:13am CEToriginalProducts of the Defend Insurance Group Division, partners for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, new extended warranties for new cars...
read moreSkoda Auto showed decline in sales of 2.9% in May
June 14, 2013 | 04:00am CEToriginalThe brand, however, grew in UK and Scandinavia. Mitigation of the decline in sales, results in the Czech Republic, demand for various models...
read moreMercedes-Benz: We did well with passenger cars in Czech Rep in spring
June 13, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginalConcluded contracts and deliveries each month, interest in compact models, sales of used cars in the CarStore program...
read moreCitroen restored scrap bonus in Czech Rep
June 13, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe amount of the bonus for environmentally friendly disposal of vehicle or trade-in purchase, the affected models, prices, conditions, cooperation with used car shops...
read moreOpel to assemble Corsa cars in Belarus
June 13, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginalLocation, partner, timing, mode of assembly, import of sets from Western Europe, annual production, markets of sale...
read moreFloods in Czech Rep: AAA Auto lent van to Czech Red Cross, put one flooded branch into operation
June 13, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginalModel and its use, repeated flood help, location of the affected car centre...
read moreIsuzu Trucks has new importers in Czech Rep and Slovakia
June 13, 2013 | 12:44am CEToriginalThe original distributor and seller of Isuzu trucks in Central Europe failed, subsidiary companies are in liquidation. Details...
read moreOlfin Car left another city in Czech Rep
June 13, 2013 | 12:27am CEToriginalCurrently, Olfin Car has been operating only in three cities in eastern Bohemia. Location, dealerships of two brands, the new operator...
read moreAEB lowered car sales outlook in Russia in 2013
June 12, 2013 | 11:38pm CEToriginalSales in May fell by 12% and the decrease rate has thus accelerated. Results of Skoda, sales in January-May...
read moreGreat Wall to enter Central Europe, established importer for Czech Rep and Slovakia
June 12, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginalPartner, models, LPG drive, web, warranty, participation in trade fairs, situation in Europe, upcoming models and prices...
read moreVolkswagen introduced e-mobility strategy until 2015
June 12, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalEVs and plug-in HEVs (e-Up, e-Golf, Golf Twin Drive, Passat B8 Twin Drive), timing, prices, two dealers in the Czech Republic, Mobile Online Service application...
read moreToyota offers stock cars with extended warranty free of charge in Czech Rep and Slovakia when using funding
June 12, 2013 | 12:02am CEToriginalThe duration of the campaign, parameters of the Toyota Extracare extended warranty, Toyota Insurance Komplet…
read moreVolkswagen offers owners of flooded VW, Audi and Seat cars advantageous servicing in Czech Rep
June 11, 2013 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThis includes a free inspection during a subsequent repair and a discount on spare parts. The amount of discount, validity of the offer...
read moreVolvo offers loan with 0% increase on purchase of new car in Czech Rep
June 11, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe affected models, the amount of down payment, a financing example, parameters of insurance including GAP insurance...
read moreHLS Engineering wants to expand its design office in Czech Rep
June 11, 2013 | 01:07am CEToriginalIt is located in Mlada Boleslav and works mainly for German carmakers. The plan until 2014, clients and projects...
read moresAutoleasing chose second partner for insurance of financed cars in Czech Rep
June 11, 2013 | 12:58am CEToriginalClients can now choose from two insurance companies when arranging a loan for a car – Kooperativa and Allianz. Parameters of the Allianz insurance...
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