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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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Number of cars insured under damage liability in Czech Rep up by 126,000 (+1.9%) in 2011
January 30, 2012 | 12:57am CEToriginalThe growth was driven by Ceska podnikatelska pojistovna. A decline registered by Ceska pojistovna and Generali, collapse in prices, loss of this type of insurance...
read moreBrose to further expand Czech plant in Koprivnice
January 30, 2012 | 12:37am CEToriginalOther halls will be added to the production hall which is now being finished. The term of construction, size of the halls, the character of production, customers...
read moreNegotiation on collective agreement in Skoda Auto to start in early February
January 27, 2012 | 04:22am CEToriginalThe unions will demand a wage increase taking into account inflation and an agreement for one year...
read moreCzech Airlines began to mediate short-term car rentals
January 27, 2012 | 03:52am CEToriginalThe new service will be included in the online ticket booking system. Partner, car rentals, destinations, the possibility of comparison (models, prices, insurance)...
read moreBMW has become partner of ski centre Pec pod Snezkou
January 27, 2012 | 12:04am CEToriginalAt the same time, BMW has prepared a testing event with 4x4 models in this winter resort in February. Details...
read moreAnalysts: New cars might be slightly cheaper in Czech Rep in 2012, but in lower categories only
January 26, 2012 | 01:24am CEToriginalEquipment will continue to be increased and various services will be included into the price of the car. Long waiting periods...
read moreDozens of companies from Czech Rep supply components for new Ford Focus
January 26, 2012 | 01:13am CEToriginalSeventeen of them applied for the Supplier for the Car of the Year 2012 in the Czech Republic. Witte supplies parts to four finalists of the Car of the Year...
read moreDolak opened Toyota dealership in Plzen
January 26, 2012 | 01:02am CEToriginalThis is the fifth Toyota showroom of the company Dolak in the Czech Republic. Originally, it was Louwman who aimed to enter Plzen. Location and parameters of the showroom...
read moreBosch to buy automotive division from SPX
January 24, 2012 | 11:33pm CEToriginalBosch thus strengthens in the aftermarket, especially in North America. The transaction value, characteristics of the division SPX Service Solutions...
read moreCar of the Year 2012 in Czech Rep: Ford Focus became winner
January 24, 2012 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe jury selected a representative of the lower middle class in the finals, which is the most voluminous segment in respect of sales. Evaluation of the jury...
read moreAuto Activity opened Hyundai showroom in Znojmo, its second in Czech Rep
January 24, 2012 | 11:24pm CEToriginalThis is the 65th Hyundai’s sales point in the Czech Republic. In 2012 the company will build a new showroom for two brands in Znojmo...
read moreAuto Jarov was again most successful Honda dealer in Czech Rep in 2011
January 24, 2012 | 11:17pm CEToriginalThe company’s sales of Honda cars and motorcycles declined but less than sales of the brand on the market. The influence of the earthquake in Japan, novelties in 2012...
read moreSeat 4 Roadshow: Seat to introduce models with 4x4 drive in Czech mountains
January 24, 2012 | 11:11pm CEToriginalThe roadshow will be held in 13 ski resorts in the Czech Republic for six weekends. Schedule, models, competitions...
read moreFiat to temporarily stop production at some factories in Italy
January 24, 2012 | 04:10am CEToriginalThe reason is the protest of truck drivers against government austerity measures. The affected plants, the timing...
read moreCitroen to add new partner to its dealer network in Prague
January 24, 2012 | 04:02am CEToriginalIt is a company with a 20-year history that will add the second brand to its portfolio. New partner and location, the current dealer situation in Prague...
read moreFire in S.N.O.P.’s Czech plant in Pohorelice partially limits production
January 24, 2012 | 03:37am CEToriginalProduction should return to full capacity within a few days. Extent of the damage, the current number of employees...
read moreCCS: Fuel again up for new highs in Czech Rep last week
January 24, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginalPrices of petrol and diesel rose by more than 50 hellers. The reason, expectations of analysts this week...
read moreAuto-Exner soon to decide on how to strengthen its capital
January 23, 2012 | 01:05am CEToriginalThere are still two possibilities and several candidates considered...
read moreAuto Palace became Peugeot dealer in Czech Rep
January 23, 2012 | 12:55am CEToriginalThe company has opened a Peugeot showroom in Brno. Sales of Auto Palace Brno in 2011, replacement of another brand, strengthening of Peugeot in the second largest city...
read moreOne of S.N.O.P.’s Czech plants hit by fire
January 23, 2012 | 12:45am CEToriginalThe company is currently expanding it. Location, employees, customers, cause of the fire, the extent of damage...
read moreBridgestone developed new printing technology for tires
January 23, 2012 | 12:38am CEToriginalThis allows colour printing of designs, images or photographs according to the customer. Abandoning white rubber, the possibility of change, launching on the market...
read moreFrank Farsky left Tatra
January 20, 2012 | 04:39am CEToriginalAfter working in the OEMs Volkswagen, Skoda Auto, Renault Trucks he has ended his operation in Tatra after a year and a half. The position of Sales Director for the commercial segment...
read more7 days Peugeot: Peugeot offers stock cars of one model for uniform prices in Czech Rep
January 20, 2012 | 04:30am CEToriginalThe event is subtitled 'Top Equipment for the Fastest'. The affected models, the number of cars in the action, the campaign in the media, uniform prices...
read moreSlovakia has suspended purchase of cars from Skoda Auto, inspecting tender
January 20, 2012 | 04:24am CEToriginalThe reason is installed radars with a price several times higher than the price of the car. Details of the tender, the supplier of radar meters...
read moreAdmosphere: Advertising investments in car sales in Czech Rep increased by 12.2% in 2011
January 18, 2012 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe biggest advertiser has become Hyundai, which doubled its investments. Investments of other car manufacturers/importers, profitability...
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