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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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Demand for new Mercedes-Benz A-Class surpassed expectations, production to run in third place
July 25, 2012 | 12:02am CEToriginalDaimler has agreed with contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive. Production volume, number of orders, timing, an important contract for Valmet...
read moreThe new Czech vehicle register has around 1 million incorrect data
July 24, 2012 | 11:54pm CEToriginalFor example, cars in the database have the wrong owner or their technical parameters do not match. The solution, debug horizon...
read moreAutobond chooses third brand for its new complex in Prague
July 24, 2012 | 02:55am CEToriginalParameters of the new headquarters, showrooms and brands, moving and the intention with the original facility in the capital of the Czech Republic...
read moreNKT Cables expanded fleet with EVs in Czech Rep
July 24, 2012 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe company has thus extended cooperation with the leasing company LeasePlan. Model, renting period, GreenPlan project, Citroen C-Zero test vehicle for LeasePlan clients...
read moreToyota to cooperate with PSA in sale and development of commercial vehicles in Europe
July 24, 2012 | 02:29am CEToriginalThe affected models and plants, ending sales of the Toyota Hiace, limitation of cooperation of PSA and Fiat, production volumes...
read moreCzech Registry of vehicles did not work on Monday again, connection to database of wanted cars failed
July 24, 2012 | 02:11am CEToriginalThe culprit of failure has not been found yet, the affected authorities do not claim responsibility for it. The situation in Prague, where most of company cars are registered...
read moreCCS: Fuel by tens of hellers more expensive in Czech Rep last week
July 24, 2012 | 02:03am CEToriginalThe average price of petrol has risen by 19 hellers, diesel by 35 hellers. The y/y comparison...
read moreGetrag Ford reduced outlook of transmission production in Slovakia in 2012
July 23, 2012 | 04:35am CEToriginalAt the same time, the plant will lay off 40 of 1,100 employees. Reasons, production plans, customers...
read moreSkoda Auto plans to move hundreds of employees in Czech Rep
July 23, 2012 | 04:23am CEToriginalThe changes are related to differences in sales of existing models and production launch of new models. The affected facilities and models...
read moreVolkswagen apparently considering takeover of Malaysian carmaker Proton
July 23, 2012 | 04:19am CEToriginalThis is another attempt to establish cooperation of both carmakers. Volkswagen has already been producing with a partner in Malaysia...
read moredTest: Car dealers liable for rolled back odometer
July 23, 2012 | 04:11am CEToriginalRolling back the odometer when selling a used car can be classified as a criminal act of fraud or harm to a consumer, according to the magazine. Defence options...
read moreFiat to extend summer shutdown of Panda production for two weeks
July 19, 2012 | 04:43am CEToriginalThe reason is a significant drop in sales of small cars, especially on the Italian market. Date of the plant shutdown and additional downtime...
read morePekny (SDA, Kia): Problems with Czech vehicle register could be international disgrace
July 19, 2012 | 04:27am CEToriginalAvailability of the July statistics, tracking of registrations on a weekly basis, reporting to parent automakers, data for ACEA, deferred consumption...
read moreTPCA to satisfy anyone interested in voluntary departure, to dismiss more permanent staff
July 19, 2012 | 04:20am CEToriginalThe plan originally allowed for 250 dismissed people; 345 workers showed an interest in extra compensation. The timing of departures...
read moreBusiness Lease and E.ON expanded cooperation in Central Europe
July 18, 2012 | 02:30am CEToriginalBusiness Lease has been managing fleet of E.ON in the Czech Republic and Hungary for many years, newly the cooperation has expanded to...
read moreThomas Sedran named interim head of Opel
July 18, 2012 | 02:18am CEToriginalHe is a restructuring specialist, Opel’s former external advisor and an employee of the carmaker since April 2012 with responsibility for...
read moreEU car sales down by 2.8% in June
July 18, 2012 | 02:04am CEToriginalThis is the eighth decline in a row; H1 was the weakest since 2005. Demand in individual markets, the results of brands, KPMG’s outlook for H2 2012...
read moreSan Plus moved one of two Kia showrooms in Northern Bohemia
July 17, 2012 | 02:01am CEToriginalThe company still operates two Skoda dealerships in the Czech Republic, two Kia dealerships and an authorized VW service centre. Location and details of a new Kia showroom...
read moreAnthony James Denny left the post of AAA Auto’s head
July 17, 2012 | 01:29am CEToriginalHe was replaced by Karolina Topolova in the post of CEO. The planned expansion in CEE in 2012-2013...
read moreCCS: Fuel in Czech Rep more expensive after two months of price reduction
July 17, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginalPrice of petrol and diesel rose by 40 hellers last week. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreCarnova to expand portfolio with second brand
July 16, 2012 | 03:20am CEToriginalThis long-time Volkswagen dealer in Svitavy bought a showroom in Brno after the bankrupt company Auto H.B., where it will open a Seat dealership and authorized VW service point…
read morePorsche Inter Auto increased sales of new cars by 3.2% in Czech Rep in H1
July 16, 2012 | 03:13am CEToriginalInterest in individual brands, i.e. Skoda, VW, Audi, Porsche and new Bentley brand…
read moreCar prices dropped m/m in Czech Rep in June
July 16, 2012 | 03:05am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper by more than 1%, used ones only slightly. Prices of spare parts and servicing stagnated...
read moreOffenders of serious accidents in Czech Rep maybe to pay damages instead of insurance companies
July 16, 2012 | 02:53am CEToriginalThis will apply mainly to alcohol and drugs. Greater involvement of the private sector in financing of activities to support road safety...
read moreEC unveiled plan to further reduce CO2 emissions of passenger cars
July 16, 2012 | 02:43am CEToriginalCarmakers’ fleet emissions should fall below 95 g/km by 2020, as for light commercial vehicles they should get under 147 g/km. ACEA's attitude...
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