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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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Czech Leasing and Finance Association appointed new Secretary
March 27, 2017 | 11:14pm CEToriginalJiri Pulz is leaving the post after more than 25 years, having held it since the creation of the association. His successor...
read moreHyundai suspended production at one factory in China
March 27, 2017 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe location, declared reasons, the Korean-Chinese political situation, analyst comment...
read moreSeat to expand its SUV range to three models
March 26, 2017 | 11:38pm CEToriginalAnother two SUVs manufactured in Volkswagen Group plants in Europe will be added to the Ateca. Locations, first seven-seater SUV by Seat...
read moreDieselgate: EIB asked France to investigate loans granted to Renault
March 26, 2017 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe bank fears that the carmaker used the loans to develop diesel engines allowing cheating during emission tests. The volume of loans...
read moreDozens of Czech companies supply components to Skoda Kodiaq
March 23, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThese include 3M, AGC, Benteler, Continental, Fehrer, Gumotex, Hella, HP-Pelzer, KS Kolbenschmidt, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, TRW or Witte. Comment…
read moreHyundai to recall nearly 1 million cars
March 23, 2017 | 11:29pm CEToriginalReasons, region, models including hybrid vehicles, production years, timing...
read moreCar production in UK up by 8% in February
March 23, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalAs exports went up by 13.4%, production for the domestic market fell by 7.4%. The influence of Brexit, SMMT’s comment...
read moreSkoda Auto operating profit increased by 30.8% at revenue growth of 9.8% in 2016
March 23, 2017 | 02:33am CEToriginalReasons, positive and negative effects, profitability, production, sales, RS penetration, investments, HR, change in methodology reporting, sale of a distribution company in Germany, the outlook for 2017...
read moreDieselgate: French prosecutor's office launched investigation of FCA
March 23, 2017 | 02:09am CEToriginalThe automaker has registered the initiation of the investigation and will continue to cooperate with the authorities...
read moreEC fined six car parts makers for cartel
March 22, 2017 | 11:06pm CEToriginalThe companies concerned, products, supplies for eight automakers, duration, the amount of sanctions...
read moreKruger: BMW to increase EV and HEV sales by 60% in 2017
March 21, 2017 | 11:44pm CEToriginalBusiness and financial results in 2016, fleet emissions, financing, HR, goals for 2017, model offensive in 2017-2018...
read moreSales of Skoda cars up by 3.1% in February
March 21, 2017 | 10:38pm CEToriginalIt was the 15th growth in a row. Sales in individual markets, growth in the Czech Republic, a fall in China, demand for various models, the first month of sales of the Kodiaq SUV...
read moreAmper 2017: 25th year of fair to be attended by over 30 EVs and HEVs
March 20, 2017 | 11:00pm CEToriginalBesides cars, it will be vans, motorcycles, bicycles and scooters. The conferences, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, VW, Audi, Volvo, Land Rover, Hyundai, Kia, BMW or Tesla cars at Amper Motion...
read moreDieselgate: French authority ceased investigation of Opel because of emissions of diesel cars
March 20, 2017 | 10:25pm CEToriginalIt did not reveal any evidence of fraud during the investigation. The Office also reported that it did not plan any further action against the German carmaker...
read moreEC fined cartel agreement on purchase prices of batteries for recycling
March 20, 2017 | 10:07pm CEToriginalOne company avoided the fine, as it had warned of the cartel. Companies concerned, countries, duration, means of communication, the amount of sanctions, the size of the EU market...
read moreChassix wants to build plant in Eastern Europe
March 20, 2017 | 12:53am CEToriginalThe planned location, amount of investment, size of the factory, products, HR, timing, results in 2016...
read moreRenault Trucks to create several hundred of jobs in 2017
March 19, 2017 | 11:39pm CEToriginalReasons, locations, affected positions, business results in 2016...
read moreMagna selects location in Europe for its second plant for contract car production
March 17, 2017 | 01:57am CEToriginalThe factory in Austria is running at full capacity. Considered location, amount of investment, HR, capacity, four stages, state aid...
read moreToyota to invest EUR 275 million in UK
March 17, 2017 | 01:46am CEToriginalLocation, car production on a new platform, the importance of duty-free and barrier-free access to European markets after Brexit...
read moreMarchionne still interested in merging FCA with GM
March 17, 2017 | 01:37am CEToriginalThis even after the sale of Opel to PSA. The US carmaker is not interested, according to its president...
read moreSkoda Auto launched assembly of Kodiaq in another country
March 16, 2017 | 01:39am CEToriginalLocation, partner, production plan in the Czech Republic in 2017, the start of production in a third country, the most desirable version, orders received in February...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep became Skoda Kodiaq
March 15, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPoint spacing of the finalists, delayed publication of the results, traditional and new secondary categories, the lack of nominations and evaluation of judges, sponsors, media partners...
read moreCar sales in Germany fell by 2.6% in February
March 15, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThe slump was also seen both in the production and exports. The influence of number of working days, the demand for individual brands, orders, results over two months...
read moreDieselgate: First Czechs filed lawsuit for compensation against Volkswagen and Skoda Auto
March 15, 2017 | 02:47am CEToriginalThe representing company and law firm, the amount requested, competent court, analysis by Oxera Consulting, reaction of carmakers...
read moreInteraction increased turnover by 8% in 2016
March 15, 2017 | 02:30am CEToriginalCooperation with the Volkswagen Group in a project of certified tin and paint shops, construction of a new educational center, Lakyrnik Camp, the 25th anniversary...
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