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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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Skoda GreenFuture: Green goals for production, products and dealerships by 2018
February 19, 2013 | 12:36am CEToriginalReducing the consumption of energy, water and CO2/VOC emissions, the GreenOffice team, models below 100 g CO2/km, a new Schuler PXL press in Mlada Boleslav...
read moreRenault wants to attack fleet customers in Czech Rep with Fluence sedan
February 19, 2013 | 12:20am CEToriginalPrices after facelift, higher level of equipment at a lower price, R-Link Store, Garance+ Profi service contracts, plans for 2013...
read morePwC: Car sales in Russia to grow to 5% in coming years
February 19, 2013 | 12:10am CEToriginalPwC predicts that the maximum level of annual sales of 3.7 million vehicles might be reached by the Russian automotive market in 2025. Outlook for 2013...
read moreBMW to recall X5 vehicles for service due to brake booster
February 19, 2013 | 12:01am CEToriginalNumber of cars in the U.S., years of production, concerned engine, possible risks, the probable global recall...
read moreJTEKT to accept 100 people in one Czech plant by 2015
February 18, 2013 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe company has two factories in the Czech Republic. Location, production growth, HR, products and clients...
read moreBasset (Renault): Czech car market to fall in 2013 similarly as in 2012
February 18, 2013 | 02:35am CEToriginalMarket development in 2012, the growth of re-exports, optimistic and pessimistic outlook for 2013...
read moreIsolit-Bravo to invest in its plant in Czech Rep in 2013
February 18, 2013 | 02:13am CEToriginalNew tool shops, new technologies, the amount of investment in Jablonne nad Orlici, HR, customers (carmakers, Tier 1 suppliers)...
read moreAAA Auto shares weakened by 12.6% in Prague after report of scheduled withdrawal from stock exchange
February 18, 2013 | 12:22am CEToriginalFuture development of the price of shares, Denny's and minority shareholders’ next likely steps, redemption...
read moreErnst & Young: Car sale revenues in Russia increased by 21.9% in 2012
February 18, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginalIt is more than the growth in car sales. The increase in the average price of a car sold to more than EUR 20,000...
read moreEC provisionally approved help to credit division of PSA Peugeot Citroen
February 17, 2013 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe commission will make the final decision on the legality of subsidy after France submits a restructuring plan of Banque PSA Finance...
read moreSales of used cars in China grew faster than new cars in 2012, second year in row
February 17, 2013 | 11:36pm CEToriginalBy 2020, both markets should balance in volume. Sales points of used cars of foreign carmakers, comparison to the USA...
read moreAnthony Denny to withdraw shares of AAA Auto from stock exchange
February 15, 2013 | 02:00am CEToriginalDenny has recently suspended the process of selling his stake; however, the company is reportedly still for sale. Plan to increase the value of the company five times...
read moreSkoda Auto plans sales growth in 2013, perhaps surpassing 1 million
February 15, 2013 | 01:52am CEToriginalThe reason is the expected double-digit growth in production of the best-selling model of the Octavia. Sales plans and expectations...
read moreCzech plant of Denso hit by fire, production not endanger
February 15, 2013 | 01:44am CEToriginalPlace of the fire in Liberec factory, number of evacuated employees, two injured, the extent of damage...
read moreEuropean car and component manufacturers welcome EU-US plan on free trade zone
February 15, 2013 | 01:35am CEToriginalThe vision of involved parties, benefits, timing of meetings, contribution to GDP, the expression of ACEA, CLEPA and VDA...
read moreBenet Automotive wants to produce cars
February 14, 2013 | 02:21am CEToriginalOher Czech automaker, timing, considered segments, production volume, first concept cars of BT Etape a BT Cross Coupe, development in own R&D centre...
read moreSkoda Auto expected sales decline in H1, recovery should come in H2
February 14, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe reason is that a number of key models will undergo generational replacement or facelift. A slump in January by 7.8%, eight new products in 2013...
read moreGermany investigate entire former supervisory board of Porsche SE
February 14, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginalInvestigation on the deception of investors in the planned Volkswagen take-over has thus been extended to some members of the Porsche and Piech families...
read moreVolkswagen considers producing Skoda commercial vehicles
February 13, 2013 | 03:02am CEToriginalFor the Czech carmaker it would mean further strengthening in fleet sales. Possible group synergies, fleet program...
read moreBenet Automotive to build new R&D centre in Czech Rep
February 13, 2013 | 02:51am CEToriginalLocation, details of investment, HR, results in 2012, Benet Group new companies, clients, new orders from Skoda Auto and Audi...
read moreNeuman: Citroen wants to increase its market share to 4% in Czech Rep in 2013
February 13, 2013 | 02:45am CEToriginalResults in January, the best month during the recession, success factors, a new dealer in Bohemia and modernization of the dealership in Moravia...
read moreKYB to build its second plant in Czech Rep in different location
February 13, 2013 | 02:35am CEToriginalIn addition, it will be a JV with a Japanese partner. Location and parameters of the plant, construction in two phases, the amount of investment, HR, customers...
read moreNovak: Seat wants to increase sales by 40% in Czech Rep in 2013, Leon and Toledo to be workhorses of growth
February 13, 2013 | 02:29am CEToriginalRecord January, orders and sales plans, full LED headlights in the segment for the first time, Leon CNG, extended warranty, an effort to reduce the price of Toledo...
read moreInsurance companies increased price of damage liability in Czech Rep in 2013 by average of 3%
February 13, 2013 | 02:19am CEToriginalThe reason is the increasing damage to health and the deteriorating economy of this insurance. Expression of CP, Allianz, CSOB and Kooperativa...
read moreEC: Current system of car consumption measurement overvalues reality, new one to be introduced in 2016
February 13, 2013 | 02:13am CEToriginalCars sold in Europe have, according to a study, higher fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than what manufacturers state. Influences not taken into account...
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