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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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T-Systems and Continental developed solution for safe usage during car rides
September 30, 2010 | 01:51am CEToriginalAutoLinQ system works on the Google Android platform, mass production has should start in 2012. Written and voice options...
read moreAuto Hase reduced Volvo cars’ service by 20%
September 30, 2010 | 01:42am CEToriginalCurrent and new rates for mechanical, bodywork, painting, electrics and diagnostic work, the price for pick-up service...
read moreMartin Winterkorn possibly stay in Volkswagen’s top management at least until 2015
September 30, 2010 | 01:38am CEToriginalHe is reportedly supported by the Supervisory Board, trade unions and himself. The decision on his contract’s extension should be made in...
read moreAmsterdam to invest in e-mobility development by purchasing thousands of EVs and charging stations
September 30, 2010 | 01:30am CEToriginalThe current situation in the city, plans of the municipality, negotiations with the European and Japanese carmakers, cooperation with Better Place, new jobs...
read moreJahn (Volkswagen): Skoda Auto looking for Chinese suppliers mainly because of growth in global production and localization of production abroad
September 29, 2010 | 04:48am CEToriginalHowever, he did not rule out that they could also supply plants in the Czech Republic. Synergies and savings of scale in the supply base in China...
read moreContract signing by CEZ and Peugeot protracting, negotiations under way for year
September 29, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe current situation, not including Citroen into the testing of electric cars, the expected number of Peugeot iOn cars, e-mobility activities of Mitsubishi in the Czech Republic...
read moreCeska pojistovna to increase rates of damage liability as of January
September 29, 2010 | 04:22am CEToriginalHowever, the accident-free drivers are going to pay less than in 2010. Last rates’ update and the expected increase for 2011...
read moreSkoda to possibly present electric car based on Octavia at Paris Motor Show
September 29, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginalIt should cover 120 km on a single charge, design to be different as well. At the same time, the carmaker will introduce a complete model range with a start-stop system...
read morePeugeot to enter Czech Rep and Slovakia with program of quality used cars
September 29, 2010 | 01:28am CEToriginalAt the same time, it will become the first carmaker importing used cars from abroad. Partners Dekra, Europ Assistance, Cebia, IBS expert, TipCars...
read moreBMW to supply technology and components to Saab
September 29, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalBMW should provide some Saab models with engines, then technology for the upcoming Saab's smaller models. The agreement should be concluded in...
read moreFiat placed alternatively powered vehicles by LPG on Czech market
September 29, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalThis happened after year and half preparations. Range of models and engines, parameters of aggregates, prices, warranty terms, conversion for free within funding...
read moreCitroen introduced comprehensive range of extended warranties and service contracts in Czech Rep
September 29, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginalTheir parameters can be selected at Citroenkalkulator.cz. The scope of services EssentialDrive, IdealDrive and FreeDrive, prices, financing of contracts...
read moreWBR holds conference AutoRomania 2010 in Bucharest in mid November
September 29, 2010 | 12:35am CEToriginalThe organizer attracts visitors to a meeting with the new management of local Renault and Ford plants and the Romanian government as well as a presentation of development of the Dacia plant...
read moreMann+Hummel decreased profit by 7.3% at revenues decline of 5.2% in Czech Rep in 2009
September 29, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginalThis is the expected result, satisfying the company’s executives. The number of employees in the crisis year grew even...
read moreVenturi opened first plant for electric vehicles in France
September 28, 2010 | 11:48pm CEToriginalCurrently, there are eight EVs Citroen Berlingo First and Peugeot Partner Origin leaving the assembly lines a day. The annual capacity, other models...
read moreIIR holds specialized conference Insurance CZ&SK in Prague in mid-October
September 28, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe 7th year of the event will have two follow-ups, i.e. a workshop on commercial networks and a special day about distribution channels. The conference will have the following speakers...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel down in Czech Rep last week, up in Slovakia
September 28, 2010 | 11:15pm CEToriginalPetrol at the Czech filling stations has discounted by 6 hellers, diesel by 8 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
read moreMagneton’s new owner renamed company and changed CEO
September 27, 2010 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe production in Kromeriz continues without restrictions. The new company’s name, new CEO, the customers of each division...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in Europe rose in summer, by 5.4% in July and by 10.1% in August
September 27, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginalFrom January to August 2010, sales grew by 4.9%. Compared to 2008 it was by 35% lower...
read moreToyota holding roadshow in Czech Rep, presenting both passenger and off-road models
September 27, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginalIt is going to visit 14 cities within the event of "Toyota - Test Days" until October 16. Participants will receive a voucher for a free car wash...
read moreFiat offers extended warranty for Panda and Punto at discount in Czech Rep in September, for free within funding
September 26, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe extended warranty to 5 years/100,000 km includes assistance service for 5 years. Parameters of services and prices...
read moreTatra to release also in sales, administration and development
September 26, 2010 | 11:51pm CEToriginalUnions have not agreed with the company management on details of redundancy yet, leading further talks on Wednesday. A comeback vision in 2011...
read moreWitte Automotive holds third Designers’ Night in Czech Rep on October 1
September 26, 2010 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe special event is this time focused on cooperation with Mercedes-Benz, for the first time it is also intended for the general public. Presentation of the Viano facelift...
read moreCitroen in September: CZK 50,000 bonus for cars, 30% discount for LCVs
September 26, 2010 | 11:34pm CEToriginalBonus beyond the special prices does not apply to models C1, C3 and C3 First X. All the LCV models may thus be purchased on loan or lease to CZK 300,000 excl. VAT...
read moreManagement of closed Czech plant of Delphi agreed with unions on severance pay
September 26, 2010 | 11:26pm CEToriginalIt is a compromise, ranging from 7.7 to 14.3 multiple of the monthly salary. Skoda Auto and Johnson Controls are interested in the dismissed workers...
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