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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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Ota Sedlacek left Ford in Czech Rep after 20 years
November 7, 2011 | 09:09pm CEToriginalThe importer is now choosing his successor, competences of the marketing director have been temporarily taken over by...
read moreE.ON to renew its fleet in Czech Rep with 90 Suzuki off-road cars
November 7, 2011 | 09:00pm CEToriginalThe fleet will also be extended with one new model. The selected models, their means and place of use, supplier-dealer...
read morePackage of three benefits with financing from RCI Financial Services for selected Renault models
November 7, 2011 | 08:55pm CEToriginalThe package RCI Benefit includes damage liability, extended warranty and service inspections. Details of the offer, the affected models, the value of the benefits...
read moreSwedish Automobile: GM disagree with Saab takeover by Chinese companies Pangda and Youngman
November 7, 2011 | 08:47pm CEToriginalGM decided to discontinue business relations with Saab, therefore, the agreement to acquire Saab also has to be revised...
read moreLeasing of cars, trucks and buses up in Czech Rep in Q1-3, LCV leasing down
November 7, 2011 | 08:44pm CEToriginalThe number of new contracts, financial and operating leasing, fleet management, consumer loans, used car financing, analysts’ evaluation and view...
read moreNick Reilly to leave GM and retire
November 7, 2011 | 08:39pm CEToriginalThe post of GM Europe president will be taken over by Karl-Friedrich Stracke, who will remain Opel CEO after that. Timing...
read moreFord, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover and Skoda to compete for KMN’s Car of the Year 2012 title in Czech Rep
November 7, 2011 | 08:35pm CEToriginalThe jury will announce the winner on December 13. Among the nominees are three new generations and two all-new models...
read moreCCS: Fuel slightly cheaper in Czech Rep last week
November 7, 2011 | 08:29pm CEToriginalThe price of petrol fell by 9 hellers, the price of diesel by 5 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreAutocentrum Dojacek opened second Citroen showroom in Prague
November 7, 2011 | 12:46am CEToriginalPart of the new showroom is also a Business centre. Location, increasing sales, projected extending of opening hours on Sunday...
read moreGM cut car production outlook in Poland
November 7, 2011 | 12:34am CEToriginalThe Gliwice plant made some shutdowns and is preparing to begin production of the Opel Astra GTC...
read moreRenault discounted some Renault and Dacia models in November
November 7, 2011 | 12:28am CEToriginalWith the Koleos facelift the 4x2 version came and a Black Edition packet. Vouchers for Renault, Dacia and Defend accessories...
read moreDirect: Few drivers in Czech Rep first call assistance service or insurance company after accident
November 4, 2011 | 01:20am CEToriginalThey are thus playing into the cards of crash hunters. Details of the IBRS survey, information drawing on accidents, the situation in Prague, contractual and non-contractual assistance services...
read moreFrederic Passemard to leave for headquarters within Citroen
November 4, 2011 | 01:04am CEToriginalWojciech Tomaszkiewicz will become the new head of Citroen Czech Republic and Citroen Slovakia, currently working as...
read moreNew car sales in Czech Rep rose by 13.2% in October, LCV sales by 34%
November 4, 2011 | 12:50am CEToriginalRegistrations of trucks and buses went also up. The growth was driven by Skoda, VW and Ford brands. Details...
read moreVolkswagen to dominate distribution, sale and financing of group brands in Poland
November 4, 2011 | 12:45am CEToriginalKulczyk Investments is leaving the automotive business. The transaction relates to VW, Skoda, Audi, Bentley and Porsche brands. Price, shares, details...
read morePlastika gets ready for expansion outside Europe, intends to establish joint venture in Asia
November 3, 2011 | 02:23am CEToriginalGrowth in revenues and profit, products and customers, the shift to the Tier 1 supplies thanks to contract from Skoda Auto...
read moreCCS and partner began providing fleet management services in Czech Rep
November 3, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalThe content of CCS Fleet Management service, target group, the company’s partner - Car Group Holding, savings examples, Car Services prices...
read moreSkoda Auto to reportedly cease production of Roomster
November 3, 2011 | 02:04am CEToriginalWhile the development of the Fabia III has been running, the development of the Roomster II was apparently halted. Reasons, the production volume, deadlines...
read moreBMW to recall 69,000 cars due to problems with water pump
November 3, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginalDetails of the possible defect; affected models, engines and years of production; a worldwide recall including Europe and the Czech Republic...
read moreFord Credit donates glass insurance to all cars in Czech Rep, extended warranty for selected models
November 3, 2011 | 01:54am CEToriginalAffected credit products and passenger models, performance limit of glass additional insurance, a voucher for services at a dealer, the bonus inclusion in the insurance at financing...
read moreNew car sales in Germany rose by 1% in October
November 3, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe growth rate thus significantly decreased from 8% in September. According to KPMG and PwC, it is an expected slowdown due to fears of further developments of the debt crisis in the euro area...
read moreBrano Group plans to invest EUR 20 million
November 2, 2011 | 03:04am CEToriginalFor the years 2011 and 2012, the company reckons with revenue growth and expansion outside Europe. Products and customers...
read moreMarian Mraz became new dealer development manager of Nissan in Czech Rep
November 2, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginalHe thus replaced Jan Cervinka in the position, who left for AutoBinck. Marek Vodicka returned to the Nissan brand after having left Kia…
read moreDavid Bohuminsky left Auto Esa
November 2, 2011 | 02:43am CEToriginalHe was replaced by Filip Kucera in the post of marketing director, in the board…
read moreSkoda started taking orders for Citigo priced from CZK 179,900
November 2, 2011 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe customer pays only CZK 30,000 for the highest level of equipment. Packages, air-conditioning for an additional fee of CZK 5,000, funding with 6.9% interest...
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