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Electromobility Forum 2026: Economia, Leef Technologies to hold 9th conference on present, future of e-mobility in Prague, Czechia on June 11 with exhibition of BEVs, charging technologies, services. Representatives of Škoda Auto, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, Škoda Digital, Volvo Cars, Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Renault Trucks, ČSOB, Arval, Orlen Unipetrol, ČEZ Futurego, Fastned, Siemens, Stedin, 3D-Lasertec, Digital Charging Solutions (DCS), Portin, MPO, DPO, DPP to speak at event. Tatra Trucks, AutoBinck/MG, Iveco, DKV Mobility, PRE (Pražská energetika), Elexim/MyBox, Photomate, Emil Frey/Fiat Professional, Hedin/XPeng became partners. This year, date moved from October to June and shortened from two days to one. In 2025, two-day event attracted 65 speakers, 50 partners, 25 exhibitors and 850 participants
June 8, 2026 | 08:44am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 3.4% to 7.14 million units in April
June 8, 2026 | 08:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 5.5% to 22,397 in April (vans +6.9%; trucks +11.9%; buses +3.9%; motorcycles +16.7%; trailers+semitrailers +2.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,684 +37%, PHEV: 1,090 +28.4%, LPG: 399 -16.4%, petrol: 14,835 +1%, diesel: 4,389 +10.1%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (19,224), 5,168 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+13.1%)
June 8, 2026 | 08:32am CETflashread more
Urbis The Smart Cities Meetup 2026: Veletrhy Brno (BVV) to hold 9th fair of smart solutions for cities and municipalities in Brno, Czechia on June 2-4. Alfa Profi (EVUM), Cartel Cars (SWM Motors), JE & NE (Škoda), Kia Czech, Renault Czech Republic, Škoda Digital, 3L Robotics, Antik, Auto Care, Axis Communications, Batteree, BringAuto, Canex (Caman), Charegee eMobility, CEDA Maps, Citya Mobility, ČEZ ESCO, Dronetag, e-Community Solutions (Peoplecar), EasyPark Czechia (Arrive), Ecoten Digital Solutions, Free Heating (Mobilní baterka), Gospace CZ, Green Power Technologies, Grep Energie, Hanwha Vision Europe, Incinity (Invipo), IoMobility Solutions, Iont Tech, Keyguru, Lamberga, MagicWare, MDP Geo, Metel, Milestone Systems, NeoPolisTech, Nextbike Czech Republic, OffRoadTrailers, OX Point, Priemtech (Ekkoaverra), RCE Systems (DataFromSky), RoadTwin, Roboauto, Sensority, Smart Lynx, Smaut Technology, Spel, Strojcar, Švihé Synku, T-Mobile Czech Republic, TopGis, Treetino Corp, Urbiq, VCG.ai, VisionCraft, Waste Digital, WaterMe, Wattee Solutions, Wattlink, Xmarton, YourLOX, Yunex Traffic (Siemens ITS), CDV, CESMOD, CzechInvest, CzechTrade, EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub East, National Centre for Mobility 4.0, NRB, Partnership for Urban Mobility to join event. Representatives of KPMG, MŽP, MD, MPO, Czech E-mobility Platform, CZ Biom, INCIEN, BattSwap, SDA, Benekov ESCO, Glassiteca, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Frank Bold, NÚKIB to speak at accompanying conferences, total of more than 200 speakers
June 8, 2026 | 08:27am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,872 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in April (-4.7%; 21,392 battery electric vehicles, +2%, 4,480 plug-in hybrids, -27.2%), of which 25,856 cars (-4.6%; Škoda: 19,496 BEVs, +14%, 3,003 PHEVs, +18.1%; Hyundai: 1,880 BEVs, -51%, 1,477 PHEVs, -59.1%) and 16 buses (SOR: 8 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
June 8, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 128,413 in April (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +7.9%, Hyundai -13.2%, Toyota +6.1%). Buses (Iveco +4.2%, SOR +700%), motorcycles (Jawa +337.7%) performed differently. Electric car manufacturing decreased by 4.6% to 25,856 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output rose by 5.4% to 102,557 units. Not only production of passenger cars, but also manufacturing of buses in Czech Republic has long confirmed its extraordinary strength and competitiveness. Year-on-year double-digit growth in production, position of European and world leader in number of buses produced per total population, and growing number of battery and hybrid buses in recent years confirm that Czech makers are among world’s top manufacturers that can successfully respond to market changes and demand for low-emission public transport, Petzl said
June 2, 2026 | 07:10am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In April, 72,885 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (-5.4% m/m, +2.2% y/y) with average price of CZK 324,132 (EUR 13,350; -1.5%, +7%) and average age 12 years (+0 years). Sales in first four months fell by 4.3% y/y. This indicates slight cooling of market, caused by many factors, especially global ones such as war in Middle East and resulting rising prices of fossil fuels, Vaněček said
June 2, 2026 | 07:02am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 1.6 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in April, fell by 0.2% to 5.6 million in first 4 months – China: 0.85 million (-8%) and 2.8 million BEVs+PHEVs (-17 %) BEVs and PHEVs, Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.4 million (+27%) and 1.6 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.12 million (-28%) and 0.45 million (-25%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.24 million (+110%) and 0.84 million (+89%)
May 31, 2026 | 08:29pm CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 10.7% to 27,509 in April. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 25.9% (7,122 units, +25.2%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 5.5 pp to 67.2%
May 31, 2026 | 08:14pm CETflashread more
Legends 2026: Škoda Auto, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, BYD Automotive Czech, Porsche Czech Republic (Cupra), P Automobil Import (Leapmotor), FT Car (Foton), Honda Motor Europe (Honda Motorcycles), Tatra Defence Vehicle, Excalibur Army, Auto Jarov (Audi), Pyramida Průhonice (Alpine), Auto Motol Beni/AMB (Ford), Autoport (Citroën), Segway Powersports, EcoWheel, Volt Garáž (Vmoto), ABT-Czech, IAmWork.cz, Panattoni Czech Republic Development, Blue Garage Racing, Executive Engines, BH Securities (Iconic Cars Fund), Continental, Escape6, Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic (BESIP), E.ON, PK Technik, M.Ward Manufacturing (Campella), Mako Car (Tomason, GMP, Vesser, Concaver, Vossen), Pirelli, The Line Club, Bretton Racing, Backi Adventure, Amka Trading (Innotec), Navitel, TorriaCars (Sixtol), Slovline, Centrum autosedaček, Tyntech (LiftPark), IAmDetailer, BaSys CS (Pioneer), DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Alcar Bohemia (AEZ, Dotz, Dezent), AG Experts (Carglass), Mad Guys Detailing, Automaton, Retro Auto Muzeum, Autoclub of Czech Republic, Police of Czech Republic, Special Covers, AntiRadary.net (Genevo) to join motoring celebration/festival (exhibition of cars, motorcycles) in Prague, Czechia (May 29-31). Traditional participant Subaru ČR to miss out for first time since 2013
May 31, 2026 | 08:08pm CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 900,000 to 1.8 million cars, vans from 92.6-93.5 million (+0.8% to +1.7%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 91.7 million (-0.4%). Conflict in Middle East is one key factor behind downward revision, as downstream consequences of war on energy prices, GDP growth and consumer confidence start to influence light-vehicle sales forecasts. This is true even for regions with few direct links to Middle East from supply chain perspective, such as North America. However, slow implementation of new subsidy scheme in China and cooling of price war in that market are also notable considerations, Oakley (GlobalData) said
May 27, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
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Bosch to invest in Jihlava EUR 35 million in new product in 2012
April 23, 2012 | 12:37am CEToriginalHowever, the Czech plant of Bosch Diesel division is starting to feel the decline in demand for commercial vehicles. The austerity measures, open day for students...
read moreAutomotive trade fairs in Brno awaiting big changes
April 23, 2012 | 12:31am CEToriginalAutotec will not take place in 2012, in 2013 it will be replaced by transportation trade fair Eurotrans. Autosalon may be merged with Motosalon. Reasons, changes in terms...
read moreAuto Babis built largest Citroen showroom in Czech Rep
April 23, 2012 | 12:23am CEToriginalIt also includes Business Centre, DS Salon and a zone for Citroen Select. Location, characteristics, open days...
read moreSkoda Auto and unions agreed on new collective agreement
April 23, 2012 | 12:19am CEToriginalThe contract will ensure the growth of tariff salaries by 5% as well as other fixed and variable components of wages. Agreement on employment...
read moreAudi to move Q5 production from Germany to Mexico
April 20, 2012 | 04:49am CEToriginalThe upcoming plant in Mexico will be the sole production point for the Q5 model for the whole world. Location, capacity, investment, timing...
read moreVolkswagen to buy Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati
April 20, 2012 | 04:44am CEToriginalThe German carmaker will include it in the Audi Division. Price of acquisition, analysts’ comments...
read moreChina approved e-mobility development plan by 2020
April 20, 2012 | 04:32am CEToriginalThe state will support the industry with EUR 12 billion, aiming to produce and sell 5 million hybrid and electric vehicles by 2020...
read moreCebia plans to expand its team in connection with further expansion
April 18, 2012 | 11:16pm CEToriginalAt present, the company is looking for a marketing and PR communication specialist, which is a newly created position. Requirements, details...
read moreOpel may move some Astra output from Germany to Poland
April 18, 2012 | 11:12pm CEToriginalOpel currently manufactures Astra in four plants in Europe. The plants concerned, details of the production volumes...
read moreSales of new cars in EU decreased by 7% in March
April 18, 2012 | 06:19pm CEToriginalA total of 1.45 million cars represent the lowest March registrations since 1998. Development in individual countries, the market share of Czech manufacturers...
read moreThird-generation Smart Fortwo EV to be offered for sale
April 18, 2012 | 04:21am CEToriginalModels of financing in the Czech Republic and Germany, change of the battery supplier, arrival of Fortwo ED III, Fortwo III, Forfour II, Forfour II Electric Drive...
read moreVisteon opened second development centre in Czech Rep
April 18, 2012 | 04:09am CEToriginalThe new design-development office is located in Ostrava near the local university. Focus on lighting, new jobs, collaboration with VSB-TU, customers...
read moreFaurecia launched production at ninth plant in Poland
April 18, 2012 | 03:49am CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, products and customers (Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz), HR plans, other plants and company's customers in Poland...
read moreCar sales in China up by 4.5% in March
April 18, 2012 | 03:44am CEToriginalIn Q1 demand fell by 1.3%, Lunar New Year celebrations, however, had no effect on y/y comparison of the quarters. Estimated sales in 2012...
read moreTI Automotive: Lack of resin may soon endanger automotive industry not only in Europe
April 17, 2012 | 03:49am CEToriginalResin is used for the manufacture of brake and fuel components. The absence of resin supply from Germany is beginning to be felt by some suppliers...
read moreSlovakia left OICA, Czech Rep wants to continue to hold trade fairs in higher standard
April 17, 2012 | 03:38am CEToriginalA joint exhibition for both countries; changes in dates; Bratislava 2012, Autotec Brno 2012, IAA Hannover 2012, Nitra 2012, Autotec/Autosalon Brno 2013...
read moreCB Auto launched sale of Volkswagen cars in Ceske Budejovice
April 17, 2012 | 03:19am CEToriginalThe company has thus entered another city with the VW brand. Within a year CB Auto will build a new showroom according to a new concept in Ceske Budejovice…
read moreNissan began offering extended warranty for new and newish cars in Czech Rep
April 17, 2012 | 03:05am CEToriginalInsurance partner, variants, affected models, the possibility of purchasing, prices, assistance...
read morePorsche Inter Auto increased sales of new cars by 1.5% in Czech Rep in Q1
April 17, 2012 | 02:56am CEToriginalThe growth was driven by the VW brand, the demand for other brands declined. Demand for new Bentley brand, a sales plan in 2012...
read moreDirect Pojistovna returned to agency Mark/BBDO after two years
April 17, 2012 | 02:41am CEToriginalThis internet insurance company began cooperating with the agency when entering the Czech market in 2007. Participants in the tender, the current advertising agency...
read moreFiat to start production of 500L in Serbia
April 17, 2012 | 02:30am CEToriginalModernized Zastava plant, production capacity, investment, HR, start of sales and prices of the Fiat Idea’s successor...
read moreCCS: Petrol in Czech Rep more expensive for new record last week, by CZK 1 over last month
April 17, 2012 | 02:23am CEToriginalThe price of oil has stagnated during the last weeks. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreFaurecia started production on new line in one of Czech plants
April 16, 2012 | 12:01am CEToriginalThe reason for this investment is a request of one client to extend the product range produced. Location, products, existing and new customers, models...
read moreDiscount portals to expand to new car sales
April 15, 2012 | 11:53pm CEToriginalThese internet sales intermediaries could be also used by carmakers to promote new models. Examples of activities in the U.S. and the Czech Republic...
read moreKarsit failed with action against Skoda Auto
April 15, 2012 | 09:19pm CEToriginalThe supplier requested damage compensation for wasted investments after both parties signed a settlement agreement. Details, continued cooperation, customers of Karsit...
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