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Renault Group: Fabien Goulmy to become Commercial Director of Mobilize Energy on January 1, 2026. Agnieszka Łyżwińska, current Regional Director of Dacia brand for Cluster East, appointed as new Managing Director of Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands for Eastern Europe (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)
December 11, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in November (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.2%; Cox Automotive: -7.8%, -7.3% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -7.9%). November’s results reflect another notable – yet anticipated – decline in new-vehicle sales pace, driven largely by pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30, King (J.D. Power) said
December 11, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
SeAH FSI (manufacturer of fluid systems for automobiles and home appliances with 19 workplaces in 6 countries – South Korea, China, Thailand, Mexico, India, Indonesia; customers: Hyundai, Kia, General Motors/GM, KG Mobility/KGM, Renault, Nissan, Tesla, BMW, Stellantis, Geely, Lotus, Lynk & Co, BYD, XPeng, Li Auto, GAC Motor, Aion, BAIC, TI Fluid Systems, Cooper Standard, Nobel Automotive, SumiRiko Italy/Sumitomo Riko Group, Hutchinson, Inalfa Roof Systems, Webasto, FTE Automotive, Hitachi Cable America, Metalfab Manufacturing, Xandor Automotive, Industrial Quality Management Sdn Bhd/IQM, Hanil Tube, Iljin) to build plant in Ostrava, Czechia for brake and fuel lines made of thin-walled small-diameter steel tubes for automotive industry, first in Europe. Company leased Hall M2 (2,673 sqm, two-thirds for light manufacturing, one-third for storage, 465 sqm of office space; rooftop photovoltaic/PV power plant) in P3 Ostrava Central from P3 Logistic Parks, trial production to begin (SOP) in H2 2026, with serial production starting in 2027. Company to use dedicated testing laboratory located inside hall for product testing, quality control. Initially, SFI Europe to employ around 35 people, gradually growing up to 60 employees. Company to supply leading European carmakers from Czechia. Sam Kim appointed as Managing Director of SFI Europe. SeAH Global has been operating in Europe since 2014 through Inox Tech based in Italy
December 10, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.5% in November (motorcycles -67.3%; buses +82.3%; vans/trucks +1%; trailers +1.4%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 58.1% to 88,174 units (55,741 BEVs +58.5%, 32,433 PHEVs +57.4%), representing share of 35.2% (22.2+12.9%)
December 10, 2025 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,986,000 (+1.7%) to 2,012,000 (+3%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 472,000 (+23.6%) to 469,000 (+22.8%), and 2026 forecast from 2,019,000 to 2,032,000, of which BEVs from 569,000 to 574,000. Simultaneously, association published its first estimate for 2027 at 2,058,000 cars, of which 663,000 BEVs
December 8, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 24,713 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in October (+20.7%; 20,953 battery electric vehicles, +34.8%, 3,760 plug-in hybrids, -23.6%), of which 24,701 cars (+20.7%; Škoda: 17,006 BEVs, +29.1%, 2,597 PHEVs, -9.8%; Hyundai: 3,935 BEVs, +66.7%, 1,163 PHEVs, -43.1%) and 12 buses (SOR: 1 BEV; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 11 BEVs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
China expanded export restrictions on rare earth elements (REE; including alloys) on November 8, which are important for automotive industry and other sectors (magnets, battery cells, semiconductors, green energy). China's Ministry of Commerce added five more metals (holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium) to list of seven elements (samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, yttrium) with restricted exports, bringing list to 12 metals (out of total of 17 REEs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,660 MWh of electricity (+6.4% q/q, +45% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q3 during 136,000 recharges (+6.3% q/q, +39% y/y) at 874 charging stations (785 owned by Pražská energetika, 89 in partnership mode), 7,610 MWh (+47%) in Q1-3. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 30.3 kWh at ultra-fast charging (UFC) stations, utilization according to charging station performance to 3.66% (time utilization to 7.55%). Our PRE Point network reached 4% utilization in September for first time in history in terms of performance and even significantly exceeded 8% in terms of time, Hladík said, adding that PRE plans to operate 900 public charging stations by end of 2025
December 8, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed more than 770 MWh of electricity (+23% m/m; Prague: 139,536 kWh, South Moravian Region: 115,493 kWh, Vysočina Region: 102,527 kWh, South Bohemian Region: 87,463 kWh, other regions: 324,981 kWh) during 32,625 recharges (+25% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in October, 5,798 MWh during 247,625 recharges at 706 charging points at 344 stations in more than 220 locations in first 10 months. Consumption increased most in Olomouc Region (+59% m/m). In Olomouc Region, we also recorded higher use of our charging location for heavy goods vehicles and buses in Mořice. While we had units of charging there monthly after opening in July, we are currently talking about dozens. In addition to trucks, long-distance buses (coaches) that have Mořice on their routes are also charging there, Klíma said
December 5, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 12.2% y/y to 124,600 in October (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra -12.7%, Hyundai -20.5%, Toyota +2.4%). Buses (Iveco +31.5%, SOR +23.3%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +72.2%) successful differently. Electric car production increased by 20.7% to 24,701 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) manufacturing decreased by 17.7% to 99,899 units
December 5, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.8% in October (Volkswagen +7.9%; Stellantis +6.6%; Renault +10%; Toyota -10.8%; Hyundai +0.1%; BMW +8.7%; Mercedes-Benz +2%; Ford -8.8%; Volvo Cars -7.6%; SAIC +56%; Nissan -3.2%; Suzuki -8.8%; Tesla -48%; Mazda -9%; BYD +195%; Jaguar Land Rover -12.5%; Honda +10.9%; Mitsubishi -47.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +38.6%, PHEV +43.2%, HEV+MHEV +9.4%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +18.6%, petrol -14.3%, diesel -21.9%)
December 4, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
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Hawtai Motor to buy 30% of Spyker Cars and help with financing and expansion of Saab
May 4, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginalSaab will also gain a partner to enter China, Hawtai technologies and international sales network. Details of the investment...
read moreSummer tires for passenger cars more expensive by up to 5%
May 4, 2011 | 04:02am CEToriginalThe price of natural rubber has grown by more than 50% in the last six months. The increase in prices of tires should continue...
read moreShimizu wants to increase production in Czech Rep
May 2, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe company intends to expand the existing plant, install new technologies, increase production capacity by 50% and engage dozens of new employees. Details, customer of the production...
read moreVladimir Fuchs became new head of Europ Assistance in Czech Rep and Slovakia
May 2, 2011 | 11:31pm CEToriginalHe has been promoted from the position of commercial director. He replaced Josef Woerner, who...
read moreRenault Business Tour 2011: Renault to present novelties in LCVs throughout Czech Rep for half a year
May 2, 2011 | 11:12pm CEToriginalThose will be Business Centres, new versions of models, the possibility of extensions, Euro 5 engines. Orders in Q1, fleet success in the state administration...
read moreSaab secured money, wants to resume production
May 2, 2011 | 10:57pm CEToriginalShort-term funds are concerned. The carmaker plans to resume production within a week...
read moreDirect Pojistovna selected new spokesperson after half a year
May 2, 2011 | 10:32pm CEToriginalThe company appointed Katerina Krasova, who came here from another position within the company, to the function…
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel slightly cheaper in Czech Rep last week, more expensive in Slovakia
May 2, 2011 | 10:15pm CEToriginalThe price of petrol sold at Czech stations went down by 2 hellers, diesel by 5 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreKvasiny-based plant of Skoda Auto has new head as of May
May 2, 2011 | 01:51am CEToriginalPavel Richter was promoted from the position of the welding shop head, and replaced Jan Tauchman...
read moreBasic wages in Czech Hyundai plant to increase by 5%
May 2, 2011 | 01:41am CEToriginalThe company agreed with both trade unions on the new collective agreement after 16 rounds of negotiations. The increase of certain contributions and surcharges...
read moreOdometer downsizing to be offence in Czech Rep, fine of up to CZK 10 million
May 2, 2011 | 01:37am CEToriginalMinistry of Transport graduated the sanctions. The availability of MOT database, logging mileage to a technical card...
read moreSpyker Cars leading advanced talks with three Chinese carmakers, including Great Wall
May 2, 2011 | 01:27am CEToriginalThe company reported Q1 net loss of EUR 76.3 million and reduced Saab’s sales estimate for 2011...
read moreLeasePlan launched online application for ordering cars by existing clients in Czech Rep
May 2, 2011 | 01:18am CEToriginalAlso LeasePlan’s representations in other countries have shown interest in application eOrders, developed by the Czech branch. Details of the application...
read moreAutobond continues to expand in Czech Rep, to buy dealership in North Moravia
April 29, 2011 | 07:49am CEToriginalThe company will also expand its portfolio by a sixth brand and will enter into two new cities and dominate the subcontractor. Details of the subjects, the expected performance in 2012...
read moreSwedish debt office allowed Vladimir Antonov to acquire stake in Spyker Cars
April 29, 2011 | 07:43am CEToriginalThe businessman’s investment must also be approved the Swedish Government, EIB and GM. The amount of the investment, a stake in Spyker...
read moreNissan Micra extended fleet of car rental Sixt in Czech Rep
April 29, 2011 | 06:18am CEToriginalThe first cars were handed over in early April; the rest will be delivered by the end of 2011. The contract’s volume, model’s specification…
read moreTriglav agreed to cooperate with health insurer OZP in Czech Rep
April 29, 2011 | 06:03am CEToriginalTriglav has started offering discounts for non-life insurance of up to 50% to its clients, including the automobile insurance. Details of the discounts...
read moreCar insurance market in Czech Rep decreased by 8.6% in Q1, damage liability by double-digit pace
April 28, 2011 | 02:55am CEToriginalThe number of insured vehicles increased by 131,000 units, the insurance is thus getting cheaper. Results of insurance companies...
read moreTatra allegedly selling CKD kits to India under price, thus facing complaint
April 28, 2011 | 02:43am CEToriginalIt is said that an Indian shareholder is involved in the business. Tatra as well as the Czech state might suffer incurred loss. Details and comments of Tatra...
read moreToyota and Honda continue in reducing production abroad
April 28, 2011 | 02:36am CEToriginalCarmakers will reduce production in Brazil, Argentina and India. Details...
read moreIAC Group to move production for Opel Astra from Belgium to Czech Rep
April 27, 2011 | 03:30am CEToriginalThe reason is the model’s production shift from a closed factory in Antwerp to Poland. Production growth and new jobs in one of the Czech factories...
read moreT.Rad wants to expand production in Czech Rep
April 27, 2011 | 03:17am CEToriginalThe company plans to expand its plant in Unhost as well as double the number of its employees. It is caused by new contracts...
read moreConPro organizing conference Mobility Forum in Prague in mid-May
April 27, 2011 | 03:09am CEToriginalAt the event there will be representatives of companies Arthur D. Little, Tili Czech Republic, RWE Transgas, PRE, CEZ, MasterCard, Prazska plynarenska or TUV Sud...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep flat last week
April 27, 2011 | 03:02am CEToriginalHowever, Petrol Natural 95 went up slightly to its historical peak. Current fuel prices...
read moreAuto-Staiger to leave Czech Rep after 20 years, got rid of all three showrooms
April 26, 2011 | 04:41am CEToriginalOne was rented, the second leased one was returned back and the Czech subsidiary with the third showroom will be sold to a mid-sized dealer group...
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National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) warned against transfering system...
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