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Rides of Svět motorů (World of Engines) 2026 – Experience Electric Vehicle: Czech News Center (CNC) to hold testing event with electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid (HEV) cars in Prague, Czechia on September 5. Hyundai, Kia/Autobond, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault, Dacia, Cupra, Škoda Auto, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, BYD, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Leapmotor, Opel, Ford, Toyota Central Europe, Lexus, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, KGM, Dongfeng, MG, Xpeng, BAIC, AAA Auto, Valeo, PRE, Kooperativa, BESIP to join event, total of more than 100 vehicles of 30 brands. Visitors completed 1,017 test drives in Prague in September 2025 and 1,052 drives in Brno in April 2026
September 4, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 7.4% in August (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -14.6%; trucks -8.8%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 12.2pp to 29.9% in first 8 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.3pp to 79.9%
September 4, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
VDIK: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) order intake in Germany rose by 94% y/y in July. European manufacturers, in particular, are currently benefiting from German government’s electric vehicle incentive. Over 80% of subsidized vehicles belong to brands that produce at least one BEV model in Europe, Labbé said
August 28, 2026 | 08:24am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 9% to 1.85 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in July, by 4% to 11.5 million in first 7 months – China: 0.98 million (-5%) and 5.9 million BEVs+PHEVs (-12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.45 million (+33%) and 3 million (+28%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-27%) and 0.9 million (-18%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.28 million (+97%) and 1.7 million (+96%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.4% m/m in July, by 0.5% y/y (new: -0.5% m/m, +0.0% y/y; used: -0.3%, -0.7%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.7%, -0.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +0.9%), fuels and lubricants (+3.5%, +16.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.6%, +8.8%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:04am CETflashread more
Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026: Stellantis Germany (Citroën, Fiat Professional, Peugeot), Ford-Werke, Iveco Deutschland, MAN Truck & Bus, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Erwin Hymer Group (Hymer, Bürstner, Carado, Dethleffs, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff), Knaus Tabbert (Knaus, Tabbert, Morelo, T@B, Weinsberg), Rapido Group (Rapido, Dreamer, Westfalia), Adria Mobil, Carthago Reisemobilbau, Clever Mobile/Vans, Concorde Reisemobile, Etrusco, Fendt-Caravan, Frankia, Hobby Wohnwagenwerk, as well as two companies from Czechia (EcoFlow Europe, Zambelli-Technik) to join 65th fair for motorhomes, caravans, campervans in Düsseldorf, Germany (August 28 – September 6)
August 27, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 4.8% to 20,147 in July (vans +16.4%; trucks +12.6%; buses +56.1%; motorcycles +25.2%; trailers+semitrailers -7.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,538 +43.7%, PHEV: 1,068 +12.2%, LPG: 475 -6.5%, petrol: 12,833 -8.6%, diesel: 4,232 -0.4%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (17,065), 5,005 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+2.4%)
August 27, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,093,000 (+3.6%) to 2,183,000 (+8%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 562,000 (+18.7%) to 597,000 (+26.2%), and 2027 forecast from 2,121,000 to 2,245,000, of which BEVs from 679,000 to 720,000
August 26, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Jičín Trade Fair 2026: Kobit to hold 30th fair of municipal, road maintenance, firefighting, other specialized equipment, vehicles in Jičín, Czechia on August 25-27. Total of 62 exhibitors to join event, including Autodráb, Avistech, Contsystem, Croy, EverLift, F Trucks (Ford Trucks), Futtec, Hanes, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik, I-Tec Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Manatech, Mateco Czechia, PPG Industries, Profi Auto CZ, Rothlehner, Scania Czech Republic, Seco Industries, Tatra Trucks, Terramet, UH Car, Unikont Group, Volvo Group Czech Republic, VOP CZ. In 2025, exhibition visited by 1,787 people
August 24, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
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Autosalon Klokocka sold 100 new Audi cars over last year
September 8, 2011 | 07:31am CEToriginalFrom every car sold the company gave CZK 1,000 to association Slunecni paprsek, with an additional gift a total of CZK 200,000...
read moreCarGarantie entered Czech Rep with new product of loyalty programme
September 7, 2011 | 05:30am CEToriginalThe product has already been introduced by the BMW Group and Volkswagen Group. Details of the new service, expansion in Europe and Asia...
read moreCredium extended cooperation with Fiat Group in Czech Rep with Jeep brand financing
September 7, 2011 | 05:07am CEToriginalThis is an expected change within the new partnership of the carmakers Fiat and Chrysler. Details...
read moreWitte Automotive holds fourth Night of Engineers in Czech Rep on October 6
September 7, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginalThis time the event will be focusing on LED lighting and collaboration with the carmaker Ford. LED backlight of trunk opening developed in the Czech Republic...
read moreALD Automotive extended cooperation with Europ Assistance in Czech Rep
September 7, 2011 | 04:53am CEToriginalThe company offers assistance services for cars from discontinued leases. Sales of used cars to end users and used car shops, development of annual sales...
read moreTrost launched roadshow in Czech Rep with exhibition of service technology
September 7, 2011 | 04:41am CEToriginalThe exhibition began on September 5 in Ceske Budejovice and finishes on September 19 in Brno. Details of the exhibition...
read moreQBE launched microsite for product AutoCheck in Czech Rep
September 7, 2011 | 01:17am CEToriginalIn the online calculator on the web Auto-check.cz you can choose extended warranty insurance exactly for a specific car of the customer. Four variants and examples...
read moreCCS: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week
September 7, 2011 | 01:12am CEToriginalThe price of petrol and diesel sold at Czech filling stations fell by 13 hellers identically. Monthly and yearly comparisons...
read moreAfter Facebook carmakers beginning to explore YouTube, pioneer in Czech Rep is Audi
September 6, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginalAbout 15 volume brands use Facebook to advertise on the Czech market; over 10,000 fans have Peugeot, BMW and Ford...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 16.7% in August, LCV sales by 41%
September 6, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginalThe largest absolute growth were posted by Skoda, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai and BMW. Developments in trucks and buses...
read moreCredium changed PR agency in Czech Rep
September 6, 2011 | 04:15am CEToriginalOne of four companies won the tender - PR agency Omnimedia, which replaced company Petr Ehrlich/Ehrlich 63...
read moreSkoda A-Entry will be liftback designed for Europe, Russia and China
September 6, 2011 | 03:54am CEToriginalFor India the carmaker has prepared a sedan derived from the VW Polo sedan. Starts and production locations, alleged names and engines...
read moreAudi to increase production of most expensive models in Germany, A8 by 57%
September 6, 2011 | 03:43am CEToriginalThe carmaker will hire new employees in Neckarsulm and introduce another shift. Start of the S-version, plans for 2011 and 2012...
read moreTrost created position of country manager in Czech Rep, appointed long-time employee
September 5, 2011 | 11:28pm CEToriginalUntil then, regional director for the Czech Republic and Slovakia was in charge of the management. The post was taken by Lukas Ondracek…
read moreHonda to recall 960,000 cars to service centers worldwide
September 5, 2011 | 11:22pm CEToriginalEspecially the smaller models like the Fit/Jazz, City, or the CR-Z are concerned. Details of defects, the models affected and their number in Europe including the Czech Republic...
read moreWTO rejected appeal of China in dispute over American tariffs on tires
September 5, 2011 | 11:16pm CEToriginalAdditional duties on tires introduced in the U.S. in September 2009 are legitimate, according to WTO. Details of the dispute...
read moreLukoil launched special Wednesday event in Central Europe
September 5, 2011 | 11:08pm CEToriginalFor two months, customers can tank up fuel with a discount on this day; the discount is different for each of the stations...
read moreHella intends to build new hall in Czech Rep in 2012
September 5, 2011 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe company expects the production to increase above 4 million automobile lights annually. Details of the new facility...
read moreHyundai offers owners of any car bonus up to CZK 25,000 in Czech Rep in September
September 5, 2011 | 02:41am CEToriginalThe bonus can be combined with other campaigns. At the same time, Hyundai has restored free testing of the i30 after a year...
read moreAdela Soltysova strengthened Czech team of CarGarantie
September 5, 2011 | 02:18am CEToriginalShe came to CarGarantie from QBE Insurance, where she worked for six years. Soltysova’s new function at CarGarantie...
read moreRenault in September: Scenic and Megane Grandtour cheaper by CZK 10,000, Grand Scenic by CZK 15,000
September 5, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginalBoth the Thalia and Kangoo Express have become more expensive. Prices of Dacia cars have remained unchanged. The offer of equipment packets with savings up to 20% continues…
read morePeugeot introduced autumn special offer with prices from CZK 169,900 in Czech Rep
September 5, 2011 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe cheapest model with air conditioning costs CZK 199,900. Limited editions of Urban Move, Marianne, Sportium, Family, Alpine Pro...
read moreSales of new cars in Germany rose by 18.3% in August, by 11.2% over eight months
September 5, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginalGood shopping mood and news from the Frankfurt Motor Show will help maintain the current positive trend, according to VDIK...
read moreHonda discounted Civic in Czech Rep by another CZK 10,000 before advent of new generation
September 5, 2011 | 01:50am CEToriginalAnother discount on the CR-V, Jazz, Accord and the CR-Z valid until the end of 2011; action model Jazz 1.2 Plus with air conditioning and ESP; 50:50 funding without increasing...
read moreSuzuki offers series of discounts within autumn special offer in Czech Rep
September 5, 2011 | 12:47am CEToriginalWith some models a client can get winter tires and car insurance for free. Special prices...
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