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Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 27,2 % to 33,018 in March, by 17% to 77,235 in Q1. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 24.9% (8,206 units, +34%) and 22.5% (17,347 units, +22.4%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 6.1 pp to 66.3% and by 6.1 pp to 63.5%
April 17, 2026 | 08:54am CETflashread more
SYMA (Systems of Management) 2026: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 28th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (ISO standards, Road Test Predictor, NIS2, ESG) in Dříteč near Pardubice, Czechia on April 16-17. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Teijin Automotive Technologies, Munters, Trask Solutions, Slovnaft, Eldis Pardubice, iDomino, Colours of Data, DQS Slovakia, TUL (Technical University of Liberec) to speak at event
April 17, 2026 | 08:47am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group) delivered 869,200 vehicles to customers in Czechia over last 10 years (2016-2025), registrations (by customers, automaker, dealers) on Czech market reached only 784,586 new cars (according to SDA statistics), representing difference of 84,614 units (2025: deliveries 91,800, registrations 83,890, difference 7,910; 2024: 84,500, 78,097, 6,403; 2023: 87,800, 77,490, 10,310; 2022: 71,200, 62,905, 8,295; 2021: 79,900, 70,946, 8,954; 2020: 83,200, 74,786, 8,414; 2019: 94,200, 85,895, 8,305; 2018: 93,600, 84,172, 9,428; 2017: 95,000, 84,138, 10,862; 2016: 88,000, 82,267, 5,733)
April 15, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SME Digitalization Roadshow 2026: CzechInvest, National Industry Center 4.0 (NCP 4.0), CEITEC, RICAIP Testbed Brno to hold conference on digitally controlled production in small and medium-sized enterprises in Brno, Czechia on April 16 with tour of RICAIP Testbed Brno. Representatives of Siemens, Aumovio, Agerit, Pharis, Atos, Aplis, Intemac, AI-Matters, Kuka, DEL, Axiom Tech, 24 Vision to speak at event
April 15, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Joining in Car Body Engineering 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold conference on car body joining technologies in Bad Nauheim, Germany on April 14-16. Representatives of BMW Group, Volkswagen, Audi, Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, Sika, DuPont, Collano, Henkel, 3M, Tox Pressotechnik, Fronius, Atlas Copco IAS, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Americas, Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik, Stanley Engineered Fastening Tucker, Bosch Rexroth, Sanyu Group, Gaming Engineering, Weber Schraubautomaten, ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe, Baosteel Tailored Blanks, Fraunhofer IFAM to speak at event
April 13, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 6.6% in March, by 5.9% to 614,854 in Q1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -3.4%, -3.6% to 81,708; trucks up to 6 tonnes +60.8%, +32% to 3,554). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in Q1 (BEV: 137,614 +14.5%; PHEV: 78,666 +46.5%; HEV: 91,372 +6.2%; petrol: 276,689 -3.5%; diesel: 30,513 -9.8%)
April 13, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Electric Vehicle Show 2026: NearCharger to hold electromobility exhibition with test drives of electric and plug-in hybrid cars and motorcycles in nine shopping centers in Slovakia and Czechia in 2026 (Zvolen: April 16-18, Bratislava: May 15-17, Trenčín: May 22-24, Martin: June 13-14, Košice: September 4-6, Bratislava: September 25-27, České Budějovice: April 10-12, Prague: June 5-7, Ostrava: September 11-13). OMV, Auto Slovák, DriveTesla, Hedin Automotive, Jaecoo, Kia, MG, Omoda, Škoda, Tesla, TÜV Süd, Urbanix, Vmoto, respectively AutoWallis, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Antik Telecom, Mach Motors, Dolák, Toyota, Volvo Cars, Xpeng became partners
April 10, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 1.7% to 978,190 units in February, of which 189,885 BEVs (+16%), 96,952 PHEVs (+34%), 135,711 HEVs (+8%), 249,670 MHEVs (+12%) and 292,913 ICEVs (-20%). Market led by Volkswagen (99,745, -4%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 48%), Škoda (65,146, +19%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 37%), Toyota (62,589, -3%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 95%), Renault (54,190, -7%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%), BMW (53,016, -4%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Peugeot (50,725, -10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 81%), Audi (47,557, +3%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 62%), Mercedes (46,767, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 83%), Dacia (35,808, -24%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 44%) and Kia (34,284, -9%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 63%)
April 10, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 1,043,900 vehicles to customers in 2025, representing increase of 12.7% (Octavia 190,300 cars, -11.8%; Kodiaq 130,400, +13.9%; Kamiq 125,900, -0.1%; Fabia 119,100, +1.7%; Karoq 102,600, -6.2%; Elroq 95,300, new; Enyaq 79,600, +0.1%; Superb 75,900, +4.2%; Scala 53,000, -5.7%; Kylaq 43,900, new; Slavia 14,700, -8.1%; Kushaq 13,200, -31.7%). Sales in Europe-31 (836,200, +9.9% – Germany 211,100, +12.8%; Czechia 91,800, +8.7%; UK 83,300, +5.8%; Poland 65,200, +6.2%; France 50,800, +11.4%) and some Asian (India 70,600, +96.1%; Türkiye/Turkey 45,100, +6.8%) and African countries (Morocco 6,000, +37.1%; Egypt 5,300, +32.9%) grew, China (15,000, -14.5%) experienced decline. Automaker more than doubled (+117.5%) deliveries of electric vehicles to 218,700 (174,900 BEVs, +119.8%; 43,800 PHEVs, +108.6%). In 2026, we will double portfolio of battery electric vehicles to four with small crossover Epiq and the 7-seater SUV Peaq, Zellmer said
April 10, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 6.4% to EUR 764 per claim in 2025, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and comfort electrics defects are most often, (internal combustion) engine and fuel system (including turbochargers) repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics systems are most reliable
April 8, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Automotive Day 2026: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 5th exhibition of electric vehicles, hybrids (21 brands: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Leapmotor, Opel, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Toyota, MG, Porsche, Škoda, Volkswagen, Subaru, Suzuki, Tatra, Microlino, Alpine) in Prague, Czechia on April 8 with test drives. Technology, energy companies (Porsche Engineering, Valeo, PRE) to also join event. What began as Hyundai Day in 2022 has grown over past few years into respected mobility showcase connecting academic community with automotive industry, university said
April 8, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 16% in March, by 5.2% to 699,404 in Q1 (motorcycles +45.5%, +43.9%; buses +12%, +34.7%; vans/trucks -1.9%, -9.4%; trailers +12.5%, -0.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 33.4% to 235,744 in Q1 (159,630 BEVs +41.3%, 76,114 PHEVs +19.3%), representing share of 33.7% (22.8+10.9%)
April 8, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
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R.L. Polk: Global car sales rose by 8% in January, growth was driven by North America and Asia
February 25, 2013 | 11:47pm CEToriginalWhile sales in Western Europe fell by 9%, in Eastern Europe they rose by 2.5%. Outlook for 2013...
read moreFrench government does not plan to enter PSA Peugeot Citroen
February 25, 2013 | 11:40pm CEToriginalThe carmaker reported a record net loss of EUR 5 billion in 2012 along with a sales slump by 16.5%...
read moreUpcoming Skoda MPV and SUV might be based on Volkswagen models
February 25, 2013 | 12:27am CEToriginalModels on the MQB platform in 2014, 2015 and 2016 – Fabia III/Rapid Hatchback, Roomster II/C-MPV, Skoda D-SUV/VW CrossBlue Concept, Superb III...
read moreMalecha: Mini wants to further grow in Czech Rep in 2013
February 25, 2013 | 12:17am CEToriginalRecord year 2012, new Paceman (price, equipment), Mini Hatch III with five doors, extension of the event 'Mini graduates', Cool packets for free, new service point...
read moreFrankische to increase production in Czech Rep, in largest plant in world
February 25, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginalLocation, new hall, HR, sales development, expansion of R&D department, clients – premium and exclusive car brands...
read moreOpel to start selling Adam in Czech Rep and Slovakia during 'Opel 24 Hours' event
February 24, 2013 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe date, roof racks and assistance service for free, the competition for the best-selling model for the weekend, Adam from CZK 249,900, equipment and engines...
read moreBrano prepares joint venture in Russia
February 22, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginalThe planned expansion in China, the start of production in South Africa, new orders from Lear, Benteler, Faurecia, Magna and carmakers, global projects, 2012 results and plan for 2013...
read moreTatra faces distraint, proposal filed by Czech billionaire Jaroslav Strnad
February 21, 2013 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe amount of the debt, Tatra’s value, the date of the auction, the starting price, the continued production, the volume of orders...
read moreVolvo Trucks created post of Commercial Director in Czech Rep
February 21, 2013 | 11:46pm CEToriginalSo far, sales representatives have fallen directly under the General Manager. Vladimir Sklar has been appointed to the new post, previously...
read moreMercedes-Benz recorded second strongest January in history in Czech Rep in 2013
February 21, 2013 | 11:34pm CEToriginalDealers concluded over 300 contracts on new passenger cars, mostly to production. A range of compact models will be expanded with the CLA a GLC/GLA…
read moreHE3DA develops 3D battery, looking for partner for development and production
February 21, 2013 | 12:55am CEToriginalApplication in electric vehicles or energy, nanotechnology expert Jan Prochazka, the shift from 2D to 3D li-ion batteries, advantages and disadvantages...
read moreSkoda Auto expects steady sales in Czech Rep in 2013
February 21, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe result in 2012, market share, interest in various models, plan for the year 2013...
read moreKOH-I-NOOR Ponas won new contract from Continental
February 21, 2013 | 12:33am CEToriginalCzech company will ensure its implementation abroad. This will expand the cooperation between the two firms. Location, acquisition of the LPG leader Vitogaz/Kralupol...
read moreComposite Components to expand production in Czech Rep
February 21, 2013 | 12:21am CEToriginalLocation, details of investment, timing, HR, results in 2012, products and clients...
read moreNissan opened new dealership in Olomouc
February 21, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginalA partner who has gained another brand, location of the showroom, former dealership in the city, Nissan’s dealer plan in the Czech Republic for 2013...
read moreSingle day: Mitsubishi prepared one-day event in Czech Rep with discounts up to CZK 250,000
February 21, 2013 | 12:07am CEToriginalThe event is a week prior to the traditional campaign of Opel 24 hours with similar parameters. Dates, differences, microsites...
read moreCSOB Leasing moved up to second place in 2012, being first in corporate finance
February 20, 2013 | 11:57pm CEToriginalBusiness results in individual commodities including cars, financing of large investments in CSOB Group...
read moreReiter: BMW to sell i3 electric car only in two CEE countries, including Czech Rep
February 20, 2013 | 02:03am CEToriginalRecord year 2012, the leading brand in the premium segment as well as on Facebook, new models in 2013, active reception for servicing...
read moreAnvis wants to expand its plant in Czech Rep, only one in Central Europe
February 20, 2013 | 01:51am CEToriginalLocation, scale of investment, two stages, new presses, timing, HR, products and clients, new orders including GM D2 platform...
read moreDHL to collect components from dozens of Porsche suppliers in Czech Rep and Slovakia
February 20, 2013 | 01:43am CEToriginalSorting in a cross-dock in Mlada Boleslav, contract length, traffic volume, components for production and aftersales, other clients of DHL...
read moreSkoda Octavia Combi III to offer 4x4 drive from beginning
February 20, 2013 | 01:32am CEToriginalIncrease in sizes and trunk, CNG instead of LPG, Haldex 5, adaptive chassis, a space in the trunk on the roof rack...
read moreWustenrot recorded growth in demand for liability insurance in Czech Rep in 2012
February 20, 2013 | 01:22am CEToriginalAn increase in the portfolio of contracts, a microsite for online sales, Opel Insurance, autumn campaign, a continuing 30% bonus for drivers with 2 years without accidents...
read moreCar sales in Europe down by 8.5% in January, at lowest level since 1990
February 20, 2013 | 01:14am CEToriginalSome countries and carmakers registered double-digit declines. Skoda with a slight drop in sales increased its market share...
read moreKOH-I-NOOR Ponas to expand production in Czech Rep by 2015
February 19, 2013 | 12:51am CEToriginalLocation, a new hall, the amount of investment, new technologies, the shift to larger units, HR, a new R&D centre, collaboration with universities, Tier 1 customers...
read moreAuto Pokorny opened Hyundai dealership in Brno
February 19, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe company has thus extended its portfolio with a third brand. Location, size of the showroom, website, the second Hyundai Exclusive Partner in the Czech Republic...
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