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The Climate Pledge: Amazon ordered more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 (621 kWh battery, 500 km range, CCS charging connector, later MCS) electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), joining its electric vehicle fleet (38+50 tractors, 600+20,000 Rivian vans in Europe and USA) by end of 2025. This order is part of e-shop's commitment to reach net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions across all operations by 2040. Simultaneously, company to install 360kW charging stations at key sites in UK (140 BEVs) and Germany (50 BEVs). Amazon is investing more than EUR 1 billion over 5 years to electrify and decarbonise its transportation network in Europe
July 4, 2025 | 11:56am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 0.6% in June, up by 2.9% to 122,639 in H1 (vans -18.5%, -20.5%; trucks +0.7%, -6.1%; buses -68.6%, -31.5%; motorcycles +8.1%, -3.9%; trailers+semitrailers +19.8%, +4.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,358 -10.9%, 6,910 +65.8%; PHEV: 996 +87.6%, 4,968 +68.9%; LPG: 711 +94.3%, 3,183 +40.3%; petrol 14,509 +4.5%, 82,037 +4.2%; diesel 4,613 -23.4%, 25,518 -17.3%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (107,555 in H1), 26,735 of them were HEVs (+15.1%)
July 4, 2025 | 11:45am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany down by 13.8% in June, by 4.7% to 1.4 million in H1 (motorcycles -19.8%, -28.8%; buses -25.8%, -3.2%; vans/trucks -33.3%, -17.1%; trailers -13%, -6.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 41.6% to 387,631 in H1 (248,726 BEVs +35.1%, 138,905 PHEVs +55.1%), representing share of 27.6% (17.7+9.9%)
July 4, 2025 | 11:38am CETflashread more
Christoph Grün to become Managing Director of Porsche Holding branch in Sweden (Volkswagen Group Sverige) on August 1, where Porsche Holding Salzburg took over distribution management from Volkswagen Group in July 2024. Julian Rumswinkel appointed as new Managing Director (for after-sales services, finance, controlling, digitalization) of Porsche Czech Republic (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Cupra, VW Commercial Vehicles, Moon Power importer in Czechia), coming from position of Head of Porsche Slovakia (distributor of same six brands in Slovakia)
July 2, 2025 | 10:51am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 300,000 cars, vans from 89.5 million (+0.8%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 89.8 million (+1.1%). Some of worst fears regarding global trade war have eased in recent weeks thanks to announcement of lower tariffs between United States and China for at least 90 days. Still, there are many potential pitfalls due to unpredictable nature of US trade policy and economic risks, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 2, 2025 | 10:45am CETflashread more
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: Alpine, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Ford, Gordon Murray Automotive, Honda, Hyundai N, Jaguar, Land Rover (Defender, Discovery, Range Rover), Koenigsegg, Lanzante, Lotus, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Pagani, Praga, Singer, Subaru, Toyota Gazoo Racing, Zenvo Automotive, Pirelli, Ariel Motor, DAF Trucks, 3M, Bilstein, Eibach, KW Automotive to join event in Sussex, UK (July 10-13)
July 2, 2025 | 10:38am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in May (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +3.4%; Cox Automotive: +3.2%, +2.5% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +2.9%). Following surge in vehicle purchases in March and April, driven by fear of tariff-related price increases, May sales reflect more tempered market, King (J.D. Power) said
July 2, 2025 | 10:32am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 1.6% in May (Volkswagen +4.8%; Stellantis -5.2%; Renault +4%; Toyota -1.9%; Hyundai -4.7%; BMW +8.1%; Mercedes-Benz +3.9%; Ford -0.4%; Volvo Cars -20.3%; Nissan -4.7%; SAIC +38%; Suzuki -15.5%; Tesla -40.5%; Mazda -27.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -24.4%; Mitsubishi -14.5%; Honda +14.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +25%, PHEV +46.9%, HEV+MHEV +16%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +34.3%, petrol -18.6%, diesel -27.6%)
June 30, 2025 | 06:52pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 543 MWh of electricity (+4.8% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in May during 24,115 recharges (+11.2%) at more than 600 charging points (Prague: 111.3 MWh during 5,157 recharges, South Moravian Region: 81.4 MWh, Vysočina Region: 80.1 MWh, South Bohemian Region: 59.5 MWh, other regions: 210.7 MWh)
June 30, 2025 | 06:41pm CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 1.1% in May (vans -14%; trucks +0.1%; buses -51%; motorcycles -0.3%; trailers+semitrailers +4.2%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,210 +62%, PHEV: 948 +79.2%, LPG: 549 +48.8%, petrol: 12,852 +3%, diesel 3,960 -29.3%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (16,812), 4,529 of them were HEVs (+10.5%)
June 30, 2025 | 06:21pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto Barometer: Aures Holdings refined methodology for monitoring advertising on secondary market when Resulmatic computing division, after months of testing, deployed new tool that, with help of AI analyses, can recognize which car has actually been sold and is no longer appearing in advertising, as well as which one is repeatedly returned. In May, 52,666 used cars sold in Czechia (-20% m/m) with average price of CZK 315,200 (EUR 12,740; +1% m/m). Total of 134,957 used cars advertised in country, offer fell by 4.3% m/m
June 30, 2025 | 06:14pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 26,746 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in May (+143.1%; 20,981 battery electric vehicles, +157.8%, 5,765 plug-in hybrids, +101.3%), of which 26,678 cars (+142.5%; Škoda: 17,231 BEVs, +237.6%, 2,176 PHEVs, +146.7%; Hyundai: 3,682 BEVs, +21.4%, 3,589 PHEVs, +81.1%) and 68 buses (SOR: 6 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 62 BEVs)
June 30, 2025 | 06:04pm CETflashread more
Ford suspended sales, deliveries of Mustang Mach-E BEV due to door locking issue. Software bug related to 12V battery function prevents power-operated door from opening and closing properly in some cases, NHTSA said. Carmaker to recall approximately 317,000 vehicles from 2021-2025 model years (196,911/197,432 in USA, 120,000 abroad) in Q3 for software update
June 30, 2025 | 11:37am CETflashread more
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Car of the Year 2017: Jury selected seven candidates for European Car of the Year
January 2, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThese are the Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Toyota and Volvo representatives. Fewer nominations, announcement of the winner...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: At least two carmakers disagree with nomination fees
January 2, 2017 | 02:38am CEToriginalThese fees have prevented one traditional survey participant and SDA member from participating. Disruption of the mission of the competition, criticism of other changes in the rules...
read moreRussian investor entered into Avtovaz
January 2, 2017 | 02:18am CEToriginalThanks to this Renault does not need to invest the originally promised amount in raising capital of the Russian carmaker. The investor, shares, financial results in H1 2016...
read moreUS authorities investigate possible defect in million FCA vehicles
January 1, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalThe affected brands and models, details of the defect, possible connection with a fatal accident of an actor, a call to use the parking brake...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Services expects record operating profit in 2016
December 31, 2016 | 12:42am CEToriginalThis is due to growth in sales of vehicles including diesel ones and cost reduction...
read moreCar sales in China rose by 17.2% in November
December 31, 2016 | 12:32am CEToriginalIt is the ninth increase in a row. Sales of domestic and foreign brands, a large demand for SUVs, results in 11 months...
read moreVolkswagen Group sales rose by 7.9% in November
December 31, 2016 | 12:20am CEToriginalThe fourth rise in a row, demand in individual markets, growth in most brands, results in 11 months...
read moreVolvo Trucks expects 6,000 trained drivers in Central and Southeastern Europe in 2016
December 29, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe situation in the Czech Republic, the success of regional trainers, the victory of a Czech in the 5th year of the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge, partners, Dynafleet FMS system, Volvo Concept Truck...
read moreSDA: 149 HEVs and 39 EVs registered in Czech Rep in November
December 29, 2016 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 257 vehicles powered by CNG and 45 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results for 11 months...
read moreVosicky (Hyundai): Real Czech car market not to exceed 200,000 units in 2016
December 29, 2016 | 12:44am CEToriginalThe estimated volume of special-purpose and false registrations, aging fleet, results of the Hyundai brand, the goal until 2020...
read moreInvelt expects sales growth of cars and motorcycles in 2016
December 28, 2016 | 11:46pm CEToriginalDemand is growing for both the new and used cars. The best-selling model is a SUV. The results of the BMW, Mini, Alpina and BMW Motorrad brands, new BMW Alpina B7...
read moreVenturini: Peugeot expects record number of orders received in Czech Rep in 2016
December 28, 2016 | 12:16am CEToriginalResults in the autumn, interest in cars and vans, the new Peugeot 3008, sales plan, a hybrid version...
read moreAlpina to produce 1,600 cars in 2016
December 27, 2016 | 11:58pm CEToriginalHowever, the record year 2014 will not be exceeded. The most important markets, the model range, entry into two new markets outside Europe...
read morePeleska: Sales of Toyota and Lexus cars in Central Europe to increase by 40% in 2016
December 26, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe situation in the Czech Republic, demand of private and corporate clients, penetration of HEVs, results of the Toyota Weekend, the new Toyota C-HR, plans for 2017, Lexus showroom according to a new concept…
read moreSales of Skoda cars rose by 9.6% in November
December 26, 2016 | 10:57pm CEToriginalIt is the 12th month of growth in a row, driven by increased demand in most markets. Growth in Russia and Ukraine, the interest in various models...
read moreVolvo Car raised capital through issuing shares and selling them to several Swedish investors
December 22, 2016 | 02:51am CEToriginalThe subjects concerned, financial volume, the first capital increase since the entry of Geely, speculation about the return of the carmaker to the stock market, sales results...
read moreDieselgate: US Court approved agreement of Volkswagen on 3.0 TDI vehicles
December 22, 2016 | 02:39am CEToriginalThe carmaker’s supplier Bosch has also concluded a framework agreement on the settlement of civil actions. Details, the cost of settling...
read moreInnogy agreed on cooperation with another network of filling stations in Czech Rep
December 20, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalIt is not going to install new CNG filling machines only in the Benzina network. Partner, timing, the new generation of filling stations, locations, nonstop refuelling with a payment terminal...
read moreBohdan Wojnar became new president of Czech Automotive Industry Association
December 20, 2016 | 11:41pm CEToriginalHe has been elected for a longer period than his predecessor Martin Jahn. The new vice president and two members of the Board of Directors, the Lifetime Achievement Award...
read moreHyundai launched sale of EVs and HEVs in Czech Rep
December 20, 2016 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe Ioniq will be offered by selected dealers. Versions, specifications, warranty, prices, timing, microsite, business objectives, hydrogen drive…
read moreCitroen Jumpy, Peugeot Expert and Toyota Proace became Most Practical Commercial Vehicles of the Year 2016 in Czech Rep
December 20, 2016 | 03:43am CEToriginalAwards were handed over to exhibitors at Transport Expo. Neither the names of the jurors nor the scores were disclosed. Ambiguities in the nomination document...
read moreSlovakia subsidized purchase of 50 EVs and HEVs over month
December 20, 2016 | 03:28am CEToriginalThis represents approximately the annual sales of electric vehicles in the country. Most desirable cars and drives, ZAP evaluation…
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Models not tested by jurors may advance to finals
December 18, 2016 | 11:02pm CEToriginalIn doing so, the evaluation criteria include comfort, maneuverability, driveability and behaviour on the road. Inconsistent rules, missing models during test drives...
read moreFord aims to strengthen dealer network in Czech Rep
December 18, 2016 | 10:21pm CEToriginalThe current and intended state, demanded locations in Bohemia and Moravia, the current model range, benefits...
read moreBP changed distribution strategy of Castrol lubricants in Europe
December 18, 2016 | 10:05pm CEToriginalRecently, the implementation has taken place in Central Europe. Newly designated distributors Servind, Stahlgruber, Rhiag or Inter Cars, B2B clients, changes for brand service centres...
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