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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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Auto Hase extended opening hours of Volvo service shop for three hours from October
October 14, 2010 | 03:20am CEToriginalThe company thus accommodates customers who are too busy during the day. Daily working hours of the service shop has been extended to 14.5 hours...
read morePeugeot holds autumn car inspection in Czech Rep till mid-November
October 14, 2010 | 03:07am CEToriginalWhen passing the inspection the customer receives a first aid kit in compliance with the new notice. Price of the inspeciton...
read moreIIR holds professional conference HR Forum 2010 in Prague in December
October 14, 2010 | 02:48am CEToriginalThe thirteenth year of the event has a separate block of finance and production. Speakers at the conference will be representatives of insurance companies and companies from the automotive industry too...
read moreAAA Auto tested new concept of mobile used car shops near supermarkets
October 13, 2010 | 04:02am CEToriginalThe company will run the full concept in spring 2011 before the motoring season. Test location and results of the event...
read moreArcelorMittal considers building new steel plant in Czech Rep
October 13, 2010 | 03:49am CEToriginalThe reason for this investment is the company’s aim to become more economic and environmental in its operation. Locality, decision date, the amount of investment, the current volume of production...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped by 0.5% m/m in September
October 13, 2010 | 03:38am CEToriginalPrices of used cars went down more than prices of new ones. Prices of spare parts fell while prices of service work went up. Detailed information...
read moreSome smaller car dealers in Czech Rep began to barter advertising for services on media’s fleet
October 13, 2010 | 03:25am CEToriginalThey resolve the company’s promotion in this way, without having to spend money. In some cases dealers also offer spare parts...
read moreStrong demand of dealers in Czech Rep for sales of quality used Peugeot cars
October 13, 2010 | 03:11am CEToriginalIn 2011, one third of the dealer network will be involved in the program Peugeot Approved Cars. Sales plans...
read moreAutobond introduced loyalty program for new and existing customers
October 13, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe program, called Bond Service Plus is divided into three levels, providing different sized discounts for service, parts, accessories and other services...
read moreMinistry of Transport suggests technical check-up stations to compulsorily record mileage
October 13, 2010 | 02:40am CEToriginalThis should eliminate fraud concerning downsizing of car tachometers in the Czech Republic. The amendment could come into force...
read moreGeely interested in Opel’s Belgian plant
October 13, 2010 | 02:30am CEToriginalIntentions of the Chinese company, which bought the Swedish carmaker Volvo Car in March 2010, with a plant in Antwerp are not known...
read moreAuto-Exner offers autumn car inspection by end of October
October 13, 2010 | 02:18am CEToriginalIn the case of finding faults with the car the client gets a special price for service work up to 50%. The price and scope of the inspection...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep continued to decline slightly last week
October 13, 2010 | 02:06am CEToriginalOnly petrol became cheaper in Slovakia, diesel more expensive. The price of petrol fell by 7 hellers at Czech petrol stations, diesel by 8 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreSkoda Auto considers moving entire production from Czech Rep to China
October 12, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalThe carmaker has thus got a powerful tool for negotiations with Czech trade unions on a new collective agreement. The analysis of the profitability of production in China shows...
read morePetr Taborsky left Import Volkswagen Group
October 12, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginalHe was head of the Seat division for 4 years, worked at the Volkswagen Group for over 13 years. The new head of the Seat brand in the Czech Republic...
read morePARIS: Nissan wants to double number of dealerships in Czech Rep by 2011
October 12, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginalThe number of outlets is expected to return to the level before 2005. Details of the dealer strategy...
read moreManager who pushed prices of new cars in Czech Rep to minimum to leave Skoda Auto
October 12, 2010 | 02:12am CEToriginalJan Prochazka’s new place of work; the name of his successor, who returns to his old-new office after having worked at Skoda Auto abroad...
read moreSelling Ford cars still very attractive for dealers in Czech Rep
October 12, 2010 | 01:55am CEToriginalThe existing Ford dealers are still interested in selling the brand and dealers of other brands also want to take Ford. The sales and market share has though been declining recently…
read moreThermolast insolvent, company's management submitted proposal earlier than workers
October 12, 2010 | 01:31am CEToriginalThe company lost four major clients due to financial problems. The amount of debt, creditors, customers, assets attractive for investors...
read moreEurop Assistance changed business strategy, focusing on big players
October 12, 2010 | 01:21am CEToriginalThe company recently entered into a series of new collaborations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Most recently, Europ Assistance has agreed with an importer in the Czech Republic...
read moreItalian EV manufacturer Tazzari entered Czech market
October 12, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginalThe carmaker chose a partner here, which immediately set a sub-dealer. Specifications, prices and sales of the electric Zero; profile of company 3E, which is looking for more brands across the automotive segments...
read moreSkoda Octavia Hatchback: Volkswagen prepars cheaper version of VW Golf
October 12, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginalSkoda will introduce a mass-produced EV by 2014, the Superb will get a successor. The Octavia Hatchback, Octavia III and Golf VII will come on the market...
read moreFiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia offer autumn car inspection for CZK 199/EUR 7 in Czech Rep and Slovakia by end of November
October 12, 2010 | 12:30am CEToriginalDiscounts on selected parts and accessories, discounted prices of winter tires, inspection extended by car diagnostics, three coupons...
read morePARIS: Rolls-Royce plans to increase sales by 100% in 2010, by 150% in Europe
October 12, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginalThe new model Ghost, which attracted new customers to the brand and became the main model, is responsible for that. The current volume of production...
read moreInvelt offers 2% discount on Mini Countryman and 5% on accessories at Lifestyle Shop
October 12, 2010 | 12:06am CEToriginalRegistration on a special microsite, Minislusi.cz is required. Customers can save from CZK 10,000 to 14,500 according to specifications...
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