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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
JATO Dynamics: Detroit's Big Three (General Motors/GM, Ford, Stellantis – 12.6% of their combined global light vehicle sales in 2024 imported to USA) to be more exposed to Trump's tariffs than Japanese (Toyota, Honda, Nissan – 8.5%) and German carmakers (Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz – 6.9%)
August 13, 2025 | 02:59pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in July, up by 0.9% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +1.2% y/y; used: -0.5%, +0.7%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.1%, +2.8%), spare parts and accessories (-0.4%, +1%), fuels and oils (+1.7%, -8.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.0%, +5.1%)
August 13, 2025 | 02:55pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 9% y/y in July, export by 7%
August 13, 2025 | 02:23pm CETflashread more
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Mercedes-Benz increased sales of cars by 8% in Czech Rep in 2010
February 2, 2011 | 05:39am CEToriginalIn 2011, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic expects a similar increase. The estimated development of the Czech market, new products in 2011...
read moreCarmakers and dealers spent CZK 3.95 billion on advertising in Czech Rep in 2010
February 2, 2011 | 05:28am CEToriginalOf this number, advertising expenditure amounted to CZK 350 million in December, a quarter was invested by Skoda Auto...
read moreKia Optima to come to Europe earlier, maybe even as station wagon and HEV
February 2, 2011 | 05:24am CEToriginalThe Pro Cee'd facelift, the new Picanto and the Rio a five- and three-door version, the focus on individual body and motorized versions of the Cee'd, fleet customers of the Cee’d in the Czech Republic...
read moreFehrenbach (Bosch): Life of smaller suppliers to be jeopardized by expensive commodities in 2011
February 2, 2011 | 05:13am CEToriginalThose can also slow down economic growth in Europe. Some commodities are at two-year highs and moving close to the values before the crisis...
read moreFord wants to defend market share of 9% and first place among importers in Czech Rep in 2011
February 2, 2011 | 05:10am CEToriginalRevival of sales to companies and product news, the Focus III and Ranger III should contribute to the plan. The success of a presentation on Facebook...
read moreUnited States extended investigation of problems with VW Passat
February 2, 2011 | 05:01am CEToriginalNHTSA received 14 complaints of engine fires. The investigation covers almost 500,000 vehicles manufactured between...
read moreMilan Benes became new member of board of Ceska pojistovna
February 2, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginalHe is a long-term manager of the company. He replaced Stefan Tillinger in office, who...
read moreCar sales in China grew by 33.2% to record 13.8 million in 2010
February 2, 2011 | 04:48am CEToriginalIn 2011, analysts expect a decline in the growth rate to 10-15%, but demand for smaller cars should fall in the first months...
read moreBarna (Kia): Car market in Czech Rep to rise by 5% in 2011
February 1, 2011 | 02:07am CEToriginalKia Motors Czech met plans for the year 2010 and has set new ones. The proportion of the fleet sales, sales expectations for Q1 2011, plans for the Rio and the Sportage...
read moreE.ON to provide 25 electric Smart Fortwo ED for testing in Czech Rep by 2014
February 1, 2011 | 01:41am CEToriginalThe first one has been taken over the Prague Emergency Service. The partnership could later be extended to testing of EVs A-Class E-Cell, B-Class E-Cell and Vito E-Cell...
read moreMarket for auto insurance in Czech Rep fell by 6.3% in 2010, damage liability more than accident insurance
February 1, 2011 | 01:26am CEToriginalThe number of insured vehicles grew by 96,000 units though. Reasons, results of insurance companies...
read moreSkoda Auto to expand logistics centre for spare parts in Czech Rep by 50%
February 1, 2011 | 01:13am CEToriginalThis is one of Volkswagen’s three major logistics centres in Europe. The current parameters, the amount of the investment...
read moreSeat Fast Start 2011: Decline in prices of some models, discounted financing of Seat Light, cheaper service for older cars
February 1, 2011 | 01:07am CEToriginalSpecial prices in Q1, stock Exeo cars with a guarantee for 3 years, financing from SkoFIN with insurance from Allianz, an alternative line of parts, Economy...
read moreCar sales in Russia up by 30% in 2010
February 1, 2011 | 12:43am CEToriginalEven for the years 2011 and 2012, the association AEB expects double-digit growth. Results for Skoda Auto and the plan for 2011...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week, stagnated in Slovakia
February 1, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginalPetrol at filling stations in the Czech Republic became cheaper by 19 hellers, diesel by 18 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreNissan continues with discounts on selected models in Q1
January 31, 2011 | 11:40pm CEToriginalThe Nissan 370Z Roadster production year 2010 is available at a discount of CZK 170,000. Also the discount when providing a trade-in car continues…
read moreU.S. car sales rose by 11% in December, same result throughout 2010
January 31, 2011 | 11:34pm CEToriginalIn 2011, carmakers expect a similar increase. However, according to analysts, returning to the 2005 level will take several years...
read moreHoneywell to place its new plant for turbochargers to Slovakia
January 31, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginalThe company considered several locations in Central Europe. Location, amount of investment, jobs, the amount of state incentives...
read moreKarsten Muller became new technical head of Bosch Diesel in Czech Rep
January 31, 2011 | 05:09am CEToriginalIn the factory in Jihlava he replaced Michael Schollhorn, who moved to the German plant in Blaichach within the company’s rotation. Muller’s previous workplace...
read moreSkoda Auto improving technological development in Mlada Boleslav
January 31, 2011 | 05:03am CEToriginalAfter starting the operation of the new acoustic laboratories, a test room for airbag testing will be opened in 2011. Strengthening the development of aggregates, EVs, AWD cars...
read moreSanyo plans to invest in production of li-ion batteries for HEVs, six carmakers to be supplied
January 31, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginalThe amount of investment, location, dates of execution, customers, competitors...
read moreFord reduced prices of selected models by CZK 5,000 up to 15,000 in Czech Rep
January 31, 2011 | 04:52am CEToriginalThe smallest model Ka was given a start-stop system and a base price of CZK 189,990. New financial products of Zero loan, +50/50, Flexi loan from Ford Credit...
read moreContinental reputedly wants to back out of planned merger with Schaeffler
January 31, 2011 | 04:39am CEToriginalThe company denied the information. Continental has been apparently looking for ways how to reduce the proportion of Schaeffler in some time...
read moreSkoda renewed special offer Family with number of advantages within SkoFIN funding in Czech Rep
January 31, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginalCompared to the previous offer Family, 1.2 HTP engines, equipping package of Family Grand and the Octavia Tour were added. Prices of the models...
read moreVolkswagen agreed to manufacture cars in Malaysia
January 31, 2011 | 04:12am CEToriginalIn a plant of its partner, DRB Hicon, it intends to launch production in late 2011, i.e. of its model...
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