latest flash news, including attachments, available to Autofox News subscribers after login
Renault Group: Fabien Goulmy to become Commercial Director of Mobilize Energy on January 1, 2026. Agnieszka Łyżwińska, current Regional Director of Dacia brand for Cluster East, appointed as new Managing Director of Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands for Eastern Europe (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)
December 11, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in November (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.2%; Cox Automotive: -7.8%, -7.3% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -7.9%). November’s results reflect another notable – yet anticipated – decline in new-vehicle sales pace, driven largely by pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30, King (J.D. Power) said
December 11, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
SeAH FSI (manufacturer of fluid systems for automobiles and home appliances with 19 workplaces in 6 countries – South Korea, China, Thailand, Mexico, India, Indonesia; customers: Hyundai, Kia, General Motors/GM, KG Mobility/KGM, Renault, Nissan, Tesla, BMW, Stellantis, Geely, Lotus, Lynk & Co, BYD, XPeng, Li Auto, GAC Motor, Aion, BAIC, TI Fluid Systems, Cooper Standard, Nobel Automotive, SumiRiko Italy/Sumitomo Riko Group, Hutchinson, Inalfa Roof Systems, Webasto, FTE Automotive, Hitachi Cable America, Metalfab Manufacturing, Xandor Automotive, Industrial Quality Management Sdn Bhd/IQM, Hanil Tube, Iljin) to build plant in Ostrava, Czechia for brake and fuel lines made of thin-walled small-diameter steel tubes for automotive industry, first in Europe. Company leased Hall M2 (2,673 sqm, two-thirds for light manufacturing, one-third for storage, 465 sqm of office space; rooftop photovoltaic/PV power plant) in P3 Ostrava Central from P3 Logistic Parks, trial production to begin (SOP) in H2 2026, with serial production starting in 2027. Company to use dedicated testing laboratory located inside hall for product testing, quality control. Initially, SFI Europe to employ around 35 people, gradually growing up to 60 employees. Company to supply leading European carmakers from Czechia. Sam Kim appointed as Managing Director of SFI Europe. SeAH Global has been operating in Europe since 2014 through Inox Tech based in Italy
December 10, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.5% in November (motorcycles -67.3%; buses +82.3%; vans/trucks +1%; trailers +1.4%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 58.1% to 88,174 units (55,741 BEVs +58.5%, 32,433 PHEVs +57.4%), representing share of 35.2% (22.2+12.9%)
December 10, 2025 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,986,000 (+1.7%) to 2,012,000 (+3%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 472,000 (+23.6%) to 469,000 (+22.8%), and 2026 forecast from 2,019,000 to 2,032,000, of which BEVs from 569,000 to 574,000. Simultaneously, association published its first estimate for 2027 at 2,058,000 cars, of which 663,000 BEVs
December 8, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 24,713 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in October (+20.7%; 20,953 battery electric vehicles, +34.8%, 3,760 plug-in hybrids, -23.6%), of which 24,701 cars (+20.7%; Škoda: 17,006 BEVs, +29.1%, 2,597 PHEVs, -9.8%; Hyundai: 3,935 BEVs, +66.7%, 1,163 PHEVs, -43.1%) and 12 buses (SOR: 1 BEV; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 11 BEVs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
China expanded export restrictions on rare earth elements (REE; including alloys) on November 8, which are important for automotive industry and other sectors (magnets, battery cells, semiconductors, green energy). China's Ministry of Commerce added five more metals (holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium) to list of seven elements (samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, yttrium) with restricted exports, bringing list to 12 metals (out of total of 17 REEs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,660 MWh of electricity (+6.4% q/q, +45% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q3 during 136,000 recharges (+6.3% q/q, +39% y/y) at 874 charging stations (785 owned by Pražská energetika, 89 in partnership mode), 7,610 MWh (+47%) in Q1-3. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 30.3 kWh at ultra-fast charging (UFC) stations, utilization according to charging station performance to 3.66% (time utilization to 7.55%). Our PRE Point network reached 4% utilization in September for first time in history in terms of performance and even significantly exceeded 8% in terms of time, Hladík said, adding that PRE plans to operate 900 public charging stations by end of 2025
December 8, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed more than 770 MWh of electricity (+23% m/m; Prague: 139,536 kWh, South Moravian Region: 115,493 kWh, Vysočina Region: 102,527 kWh, South Bohemian Region: 87,463 kWh, other regions: 324,981 kWh) during 32,625 recharges (+25% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in October, 5,798 MWh during 247,625 recharges at 706 charging points at 344 stations in more than 220 locations in first 10 months. Consumption increased most in Olomouc Region (+59% m/m). In Olomouc Region, we also recorded higher use of our charging location for heavy goods vehicles and buses in Mořice. While we had units of charging there monthly after opening in July, we are currently talking about dozens. In addition to trucks, long-distance buses (coaches) that have Mořice on their routes are also charging there, Klíma said
December 5, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 12.2% y/y to 124,600 in October (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra -12.7%, Hyundai -20.5%, Toyota +2.4%). Buses (Iveco +31.5%, SOR +23.3%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +72.2%) successful differently. Electric car production increased by 20.7% to 24,701 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) manufacturing decreased by 17.7% to 99,899 units
December 5, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.8% in October (Volkswagen +7.9%; Stellantis +6.6%; Renault +10%; Toyota -10.8%; Hyundai +0.1%; BMW +8.7%; Mercedes-Benz +2%; Ford -8.8%; Volvo Cars -7.6%; SAIC +56%; Nissan -3.2%; Suzuki -8.8%; Tesla -48%; Mazda -9%; BYD +195%; Jaguar Land Rover -12.5%; Honda +10.9%; Mitsubishi -47.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +38.6%, PHEV +43.2%, HEV+MHEV +9.4%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +18.6%, petrol -14.3%, diesel -21.9%)
December 4, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Operating Sphere
Car prices in Czech Rep stagnated in August m/m
September 12, 2012 | 03:38am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. Prices of servicing and spare parts went up...
read moreFight on vehicle noise limits erupted in European Parliament
September 12, 2012 | 03:33am CEToriginalCzech MEP Miroslav Ouzky have allegedly prepared the draft hand in hand with the carmaker Porsche. Evidence, EC’s and Ouzky’s proposal, reaction of Ouzky...
read moreGovernment expert: Merger/alliance with another carmaker necessary for the future of PSA Peugeot Citroen
September 12, 2012 | 03:26am CEToriginalPSA should close the Madrid plant rather than the plant in Aulnay, according to the expert. The production capacity utilization, a decrease in the value of the company...
read moreThirty two HEVs and eight EVs registered in Czech Rep in August
September 11, 2012 | 04:25am CEToriginalIn the first eight months of 2012, these were 220 HEVs and 30 EVs. To the traditional Japanese and French brands there were first Kia and BMW hybrids added in August...
read moreAAA Auto changed supplier of certificates of car origin
September 11, 2012 | 03:53am CEToriginalThe term of changes, the original and the new provider, names of certificates, data sources...
read moreVolkswagen chose location for its new Audi plant in Mexico
September 11, 2012 | 03:48am CEToriginalAudi will produce the second generation Q5 there. Location, distance from the current Volkswagen’s plant in Mexico, schedule...
read moreCar sales in India down in August, for the first time in ten months
September 11, 2012 | 03:39am CEToriginalSales in neighbouring China went up by 8.3%. Analysts’ outlook for September, the impact of rising fuel prices and slowing economic expansion...
read moreCCS: Petrol prices up in Czech Rep last week, diesel stagnated
September 11, 2012 | 03:34am CEToriginalStrengthening koruna continues to work to Czech motorists’ advantage. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreFord has big plans with One Ford global models in Europe, to start importing Mustang
September 9, 2012 | 10:55pm CEToriginalThe Kuga II, EcoSport, Edge, Transit VIII, Tourneo, Fiesta facelift, Mondeo IV, Mondeo Hybrid, Mondeo 4x4, C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid, 1.0 EcoBoost and SYNC for most models...
read moreSuzuki Motor to cut production in Hungary
September 9, 2012 | 10:21pm CEToriginalThe reason is a decline in demand for the manufactured models in Europe. Shifts reduction, HR, timing, affected Suzuki a Fiat models, decline in production in the plant in 2012…
read moreMorgan Stanley: GM should sell Opel
September 9, 2012 | 10:12pm CEToriginalAccording to an analysis, GM Europe lost EUR 12 billion over the past 12 years. The outlook for next season, GM’s attitude...
read moreWustenrot started offering damage liability with possible termination at any time in Czech Rep
September 7, 2012 | 06:21am CEToriginalThe insurance company has also increased the no-claims bonuses. Two new cheaper alternatives of accident insurance, microsite for online negotiation, details of ProAuto insurance, 20th anniversary of operation in the Czech Republic...
read moreHonda plans to meet production capacity of UK plant by 2015
September 7, 2012 | 06:11am CEToriginalProduction plan for 2012, EUR 320 million investment in three new products (Civic IX, CR-V IV, 1.6-litre diesel engine), HR, timing...
read moreProblem with land for expansion of Kvasiny plant of Skoda Auto might be solved
September 7, 2012 | 05:55am CEToriginalThe municipality is willing to meet requirements of the owner of the land, so that he could move its planned investment in the production of helicopters elsewhere...
read moreAutocentrum Duba wants to build network of dealerships based on franchising in Czech Rep
September 6, 2012 | 03:02am CEToriginalUnder the Auto Duba brand the company opened the first two Kia dealerships. Locations, license partner, history of the showrooms, sales plans...
read moreMazda has new Marketing Director for Czech Rep and Slovakia since September
September 6, 2012 | 02:46am CEToriginalHe came from an importer of one European carmaker, where he had worked for 14 years. Manager's name, his successor...
read moreLesni spolecnost Ledec nad Sazavou to open two new showrooms in Czech Rep
September 6, 2012 | 02:36am CEToriginalOverall, the company is going to offer five brands in two cities. New showrooms, brands, locations, new dealerships since 2010...
read moreMUT Automotive expanded its new plant in Czech Rep, to increase production
September 6, 2012 | 02:28am CEToriginalThe new hall, planned investments in technologies, new orders, products and customers, HR, attendance at the engineering trade fair in Brno...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 6.5% in August, LCV sales by 26.6%
September 6, 2012 | 02:16am CEToriginalThe decline was tempered by Renault, Hyundai and Citroen brands. Registrations of trucks fell by 10.4%. Results of brands...
read moreVolvo Car to cut production by 12% in Swedish plant
September 6, 2012 | 02:06am CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker abolished 285 jobs for employees on temporary contracts. Financial and business results in H1, the impact of situation in Europe...
read moreVincent Rambaud to leave PSA Peugeot Citroen
September 4, 2012 | 10:58pm CEToriginalThe position of managing director of the Peugeot brand will be assumed by Maxime Picat, who has worked in...
read moreCar sales in Germany fell by 4.7% in August
September 4, 2012 | 10:52pm CEToriginalIt is a second drop in a row. Over eight months in 2012, sales went down by 0.6%. The results in France and Italy...
read moreCzech distributor of Hyundai cars has new president from September
September 4, 2012 | 06:25am CEToriginalSung Jun Kim has become the new head of Hyundai Motor Czech. The former president Kuen Young Lee goes to...
read moreNEVS to launch its first Saab EV by 2014
September 4, 2012 | 06:15am CEToriginalIt will be based on the Saab 9-3 platform. The name and logo for EVs, the main sales area...
read moreCCS: Fuel slightly more expensive in Czech Rep last week
September 4, 2012 | 06:01am CEToriginalThe price of petrol went up by 3 hellers, diesel by 6 hellers. Analysts‘ expectations for this week...
read more
Original reports AutofoxUsage in the companyOperating SphereOperating Sphere+Region
Production in Czechia nd SlovakiaProduction abroad and globalSales in Czechia and SlovakiaSales abroad and globalshow all
Vehicle SegmentMobilityInsuranceDamage liabilityAccident insurance, other-than-collision coverage (OTC)Windshield insuranceAnimal collision insuranceGAPAssistance services insuranceReplacement car insuranceshow all
RegionWorldEurope• Czechia• Slovakia• Poland• Hungary• Germany• United Kingdom• France• Italy• Spain• Austria• Romania• Bulgaria• Ukraine• RussiaAmerica• United States• Canada• Mexico• Brazil• ArgentinaAsia• Turkey• Israel• China• Japan• South Korea• IndiaAfrica• Morocco• Tunisia• Egypt• Nigeria• South AfricaAustraliaWestern EuropeCentral EuropeCentral and Eastern EuropeEastern EuropeBeneluxScandinaviaBalticBalkansNAFTALatin AmericaCISMiddle EastASEANshow all
ChangesAcquisitions / MergersDealer networkInvestments / ExpansionNew Plant / FacilityGrow / Fall ProductionCooperation / JVEnd of OperationHuman ResourcesPersonnel changesLogisticsLegislation / SubsidyTenders / ContractsFinancial problemsDisputes, investigations, actionsshow all
CarsR&DNew Model / FaceliftNew Engine / TransmissionTechnologyPricesSpecial offersRepair Service / TiresSpare Parts / AccessoriesWarranties / AssistanceUsed carsRecallshow all
PartsEco FuelSpecial EventsMotor Shows / Trade Fairs• Geneva Motor Show• Frankfurt Motor Show• Paris Motor Show• Brno Motor Show• Prague Motor ShowConferences / Workshops• Expected development of the automotive industry in Czechia and Central Europe• IIR Conferences• Auto 2009• Fleet Management 2010show all
AssociatonsACEA, EuropeAEB, RussiaNGV Association, CzechiaAutomotive Industry Association, CzechiaCAAM, ChinaCzech Insurance Association, CzechiaCzech Insurers’ Bureau, CzechiaCzech leasing and financial association, CzechiaCzech Gas Association, CzechiaCzech Gas Union, CzechiaKBA, GermanyOICAPFA, FranceCar Importers Association, CzechiaSISA, CzechiaSMMT, United KingdomVDA, GermanyAutomotive Industry Association, Slovakiashow all
InstitutionsGovernments / Parliaments• European Commission• European ParliamentInvestment agencies• CzechInvest, CzechiaTrade inspections• Czech Trade Inspection Authority, CzechiaStatistical authorities• Czech Statistical Office, CzechiaAntitrust authorities• Office for the Protection of Competition, CzechiaEIBshow all
AutomakersAixamAston MartinAvtoVAZ• LadaBAICBitterBMW Group• Alpina• BMW• Mini• Rolls-RoyceBrillianceBYDCaterhamCheryCNH Industrial• Iveco• (Irisbus)Czechoslovak Group• Avia• TatraDAFDaimler• Freightliner• Fuso• Mercedes• Setra• (Maybach)DongfengDR AutomobilesEkobusEkovaFAWFerrariFiskerFord Motor• Ford• Lincoln• (Mercury)GACGAZGeely Group• Geely• LEVC• Lotus• Lynk & Co• Polestar• Proton• Smart• Volvo CarsGeneral Motors• BrightDrop• Buick• Cadillac• Chevrolet• Corvette• GMC• Holden• (Daewoo)• (Hummer)• (Pontiac)• (Saturn)GonowGordonGreat Wall Motor• GWM• Haval• Ora• Tank• WeyHengchiHonda Motor• Acura• HondaHyundai Group• Genesis• Hyundai• KiaIneosIsuzuKaipanKamazKing LongKoenigseggLucidMahindra & Mahindra• Mahindra• Reva• SsangYongMartin MotorsMazdaMcLarenMitsubishiMorganNanjing AutomobileNavistarNioNissan Motor• Datsun• Infiniti• NissanPaganiPiaggioQorosRenault Group• Alpine• Dacia• Renault• SamsungRimac(Saab)SAIC Motor• LDV / Maxus• MG• Roewe(Santana)SeresSkoda ElectricSolarisSORSpykerStellantis(Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)(Fiat Group)(Chrysler Group)(PSA)• Abarth• Alfa Romeo• Chrysler• Citroen• Dodge• DS• Fiat• Jeep• Lancia• Maserati• Opel• Peugeot• Ram• VauxhallSubaruSuzukiTata Motors• Jaguar Land Rover• Jaguar• Land Rover• Tata(Tedom)TeslaTOGGToyota Motor• Daihatsu• Lexus• Toyota• (Scion)VDLVolkswagen Group• Audi• Bentley• Bugatti• Cupra• Ducati• Lamborghini• MAN• Porsche• Scania• SEAT• Skoda• VolkswagenVolvo Group• Mack• Nova Bus• Prevost• Renault Trucks• UD Trucks, Buses• Volvo Trucks, BusesYamahaZotyeOthershow all
FactoriesHyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) - Nošovice, CzechiaKia Slovakia - Žilina, SlovakiaPSA Slovakia - Trnava, SlovakiaŠkoda Auto - Kvasiny, CzechiaŠkoda Auto - Mladá Boleslav, CzechiaŠkoda Auto - Vrchlabí, CzechiaToyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic (TMMCZ) - Kolín, CzechiaVolkswagen Slovakia - Bratislava, SlovakiaVolkswagen Slovakia - Košice, SlovakiaVolkswagen Slovakia - Martin, SlovakiaVolkswagen Slovakia - Stupava, Slovakiashow all
Component manufacturers3MABBAGCAisanAisinArcelorMittalArvinMeritor (Meritor)AutolivBASFBehr (Mahle)BenetBentelerBorgersBorgWarnerBoschBranoBremboBridgestoneBriskBroseCadence Innovation (Magna)ConstructContinentalDanaDefendDelphiDensoDonaldsonDuraEdschaEissmannEuWe Eugen WexlerFaureciaFederal-MogulFehrerFTE AutomotiveFutabaGestampGetragGKNGoodyearGrammerGrupo AntolinGumotexHanonHellaHennigesHitachiHoneywellHP PelzerHutchinsonHyundai Dymos, Mobis, HyscoIACIntevaJohnson ControlsJTEKTKarsitKiekertKirchhoffKnorr-BremseKoitoKongsbergKostalKoyoKSPGLearLeoniLGLisiMagnaMagneti Marelli / Automotive LightingMann+HummelMatador AutomotiveMegatechMichelinMitsubishi Electric, RayonMubeaNemakNexenNSKOsramPanasonicPirelliPlastic Omnium / InergyRecticelRehauRieter (Autoneum)SaarGummiSaint-GobainSamsungSamvardhana MothersonSanyoSAS AutomotiveSeniorSchaefflerSiemensSKFSumitomoTakataTennecoThyssenKruppTI AutomotiveTiberinaTokai RikaToyoda GoseiTrelleborgTRWValeoVarrocVisteonWabcoWebastoWitteYanfengYazakiZFshow all
R&D companiesAKKA / MBtechAltran / SwellApplus+ IDIADAAufeer DesignBenet EngineeringBrunelEDAG EngineeringPorsche Engineeringshow all
DistributorsDealers, Service StationsAgrotecAlgonAures Holdings / AAA AutoAuto ActivityAuto CorsonAuto DubaAuto EsaAuto HaseAuto HellerAuto CharouzAuto InAuto JarovAuto PalaceAuto UHAuto-ExnerAutobondAutocentrum BarthAutosalon KlokockaBS AutoCar StarCarTec GroupCB AutoDajbychDomanskyEmil FreyFastboxGerhard HorejsekHalfordsHavexHouse of EnglandInveltLoudaLouwmanMVC AutomotiveNH CarOlfin CarPMG FinancePorsche Inter AutoRenocarRhiag (Elit, Auto Kelly)SamohylScuderia PrahaStratos AutoSulzbacherTop Centrum / Vista CarTrostTukasWiesenthalshow all
Financial CompaniesALD AutomotiveAllianzArvalAxaBanque PSA FinanceBawagBusiness LeaseCarGarantCarGarantieCCSCetelemColonnadeCrediumČeská podnikatelská pojišťovnaČeská pojišťovnaČSOB / KBCD.A.S.D.S. LeasingDirectDirect (RSA)EssoxEurop AssistanceEuropcarGE Money / GE CapitalGeneraliGlobal AssistanceHasičská vzájemná pojišťovnaHertzHome CreditKooperativaLeasePlanMaximaMondial AssistanceMonetaPillow (První klubová pojišťovna)QBE / CarlifeRaiffeisenRCI BanqueReal GarantSantandersAutoleasing / ErsteServisní pojišťovnaSixtSlaviaŠkofin / VolkswagenToyota FinancialTriglavÚAMKUniCreditUniqaVolksbankVZPWüstenrotshow all
Fuel and Energy SuppliersAgipArmexBenzinaCeproCeska rafinerskaCEZE.ONEuroOilKM-PronaLindeLukoilMOLOMVPap OilParamoPrazska plynarenskaPRERobin OilRWE / InnogyShellSlovnaftTotalUnipetrolVemex / Gazpromshow all
Another subjectsDay, Week
Month, Year
Interval
cancel
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII
available to Autofox News subscribers after login
Autofox Offer
Is a hydrogen power the way of the future? Join the research!Free capacity at plastic molding plant in Jihlava, Czechia
More ads Autofox OfferAutofox Order
Autofox Enterprise
Autofox Job
Autofox Event
Autofox Estate
SELECTED FLASH NEWS
SELECTED ARTICLES
Autofox Wordbook
EXCHANGE RATES
1 EUR = 1.17 USD
1 EUR = 0.87 GBP
1 EUR = 0.93 CHF
1 EUR = 24.29 CZK
1 EUR = 4.21 PLN
1 EUR = 386.85 HUF
Source: ECB, January 12, 2026