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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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Skoda Auto sales rose by 11.5% in 2010
January 7, 2011 | 04:44am CEToriginalThe brand cracked the threshold of three quarters of a million sold vehicles for the first time. In the most important growth markets the automaker has seen growth of more than 40%...
read moreAuto Esa increased sales by 9.5% in 2010
January 6, 2011 | 02:22am CEToriginalThe company almost fulfilled the plan accounting for 10% growth and has continued in sales growth in recent years. Since 1993, Auto Esa has sold a total of...
read moreEU mitigated targets for reducing consumption of vans
January 6, 2011 | 02:06am CEToriginalSome countries have adopted the EC’s proposal to mitigate with disappointment. Average CO2 emissions for vans should fall by 14% by 2017, by 2020...
read moreUAMK succeeded in tender to provide assistance services for Skoda Auto in Czech Rep
January 6, 2011 | 01:53am CEToriginalUAMK and Skoda Auto will continue their long-term partnership. Current fleet of UAMK…
read moreCCS, Colosseum: Petrol currently the most expensive since September 2005, fuel prices should fall though
January 6, 2011 | 01:46am CEToriginalPetrol sold at Czech filling stations went up by 26 hellers last week, diesel by 34 hellers. Expectations of marked fuel price decrease...
read moreCarnoy (Peugeot): Czech market and Peugeot sales to rise in 2011, the brand to grow faster
January 5, 2011 | 04:43am CEToriginalPreliminary results of 2010, a plan of used car sales in 2011, outlook for the Czech market...
read moreReal Garant won first corporate partner in Czech Rep, Suzuki importer
January 5, 2011 | 04:29am CEToriginalDetails of the framework contract and insurance of extended warranty for new cars, prices for individual models...
read morePeter Lehky left Skoda Auto after returning to Czech Rep after two months
January 5, 2011 | 04:15am CEToriginalHe worked at the Volkswagen Group with an annual break since 1995. In January, he joined Ceska pojistovna, where he took office...
read moreHead of Hyundai's Czech plant Kim Eok Jo moved within carmaker to Korea
January 5, 2011 | 03:55am CEToriginalHe exchanged the position there with the president of the plant in Ulsan, Ho Don Kang. Kim Eok-Jo led the Nosovice plant since its foundation in 2006…
read moreRoman Sznapka moved from Triglav to Top-Pojisteni.cz
January 5, 2011 | 03:46am CEToriginalHe assumed the position of product manager in the brokerage company again. New product manager of insurance company Triglav in the Czech Republic became...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep down by 0.5% m/m in November
January 5, 2011 | 03:39am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper than the used ones. Prices of spare parts and repair works have declined. Detailed information...
read moreDagmar Koutska moved from Ceska pojistovna to Allianz
January 5, 2011 | 03:26am CEToriginalShe has thus strengthened the communication department of Allianz in the Czech Republic, which has been led by her longtime colleague from Ceska pojistovna, Vaclav Balek from September 2010...
read moreRoland Berger: Part of European car production to be moved to BRIC countries, CEE to retain its position
January 4, 2011 | 02:55am CEToriginalManufacturers of automobile parts should focus solely on the profitable contracts. Losses due to the economic crisis and the current situation...
read moreJindrich Nevrla left post of Auto Palace Group head, remaining at AutoBinck Holding
January 4, 2011 | 02:41am CEToriginalRichard Kopecny became new managing director of Auto Palace Group, who has served so far as...
read moreRoland Berger: Two thirds of consumers in Western Europe willing to pay extra for more expensive EV
January 3, 2011 | 02:53am CEToriginalHowever they expect a dense network of fast charging stations, extended warranty, and customized navigation. Funding, the development of prices of electric cars and batteries...
read moreBMW to invest EUR 400 million in production of EVs in Leipzig
January 3, 2011 | 02:25am CEToriginalAlong with its partner, the SGL Group, BMW is going to invest EUR 530 million in a material combining plastic and carbon fibres. Details of investments; electric cars Mini E, BMW ActiveE and BMW MCV...
read moreAAA Auto launched two light versions of its website
January 3, 2011 | 02:14am CEToriginalOne is designed for computers with slow Internet connection, the second for mobile phones. The visit rate of the AAAAuto.cz...
read moreAudi works on acoustics of future electric cars, now in E-tron
January 3, 2011 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe EV is almost noiseless to the speed of 25 km/h. The sound should be typical for the brand. Ideas and inspiration...
read moreSkoda Auto to build international training centre for dealers in Czech Rep
January 3, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginalThe size and capacity of the new training centre, the time of construction, investments in millions of euros, co-financing of EU funds...
read moreE.ON to support e-mobility development in Czech Rep, began lending electric cars and motorbikes to corporate clients
December 28, 2010 | 02:23am CEToriginalCompanies and public institutions have started testing, for example, the Smart ED. Testing of the police and rescuers, volume of supplies...
read moreSelf-service system for electric car rentals in Paris to be operated by Bollore
December 28, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginalDetails of the Autolib system, the number of rental places and Bollore Bluecar EVs, payment terms...
read moreFord developed methodology for colour variation assessing
December 28, 2010 | 01:56am CEToriginalThe project aims to determine the threshold of human perception and provide the basis for new indicators of quality. Application possibilities in the interior of a car...
read moreNikola Voprsalova became spokesperson for Cetelem in Czech Rep
December 23, 2010 | 03:34am CEToriginalThe company has occupied this position three months after Martin Maly's departure to LG Electronics. Voprsalova's previous work...
read moreVahland: Skoda Auto considering termination of car production in Vrchlabi, allowing for components for the plant
December 23, 2010 | 03:12am CEToriginalAs of 2011, Roomster's production is likely to be carried out there, another move - to China should come with the new generation...
read moreAutobond Group head changed, Libor Sramek appointed to supervisory board
December 22, 2010 | 06:04am CEToriginalLibor Sramek led the company for four years, for which he turned it into the dealer of five brands in four cities of the Czech Republic. New board chairman...
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