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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
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 10.6% in October (vans +22.6%; trucks +1.1%; buses +1.6%; motorcycles -14.1%; trailers+semitrailers +4.4%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,264 -14.3%, PHEV: 986 +85.3%, LPG: 595 +44.4%, petrol: 16,238 +17.2%, diesel: 4,215 -12.2%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (20,453), 5,474 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+40.7%)
December 4, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Take Charge Europe: European Union (EU) should maintain its 2035 zero-CO2 emissions target for new cars and vans, over 50 other CEOs and business leaders from Europe’s e-mobility ecosystem, including vehicle manufacturers, battery producers, charging providers, software developers, material suppliers, electricity suppliers, engineering service providers and grid operators (Nio, Easelink, Eldrive, Electric Avenue, Enapi, Etrel, EVwire, Flexecharge, FlexiCharge, Mennekes, Orange Charging, Phoenix Contact, PlugSecure, PowerGo, Skwatt, TandemDrive, TEAG/Thüringer Energie AG, Technagon, The Mobility House, Tridens, Verize, WattEd, Yusco), said in joint call by associations E-Mobility Europe and ChargeUp Europe. On contrary, representative of Rivian, in which Volkswagen/Porsche Automobil Holding SE holds 12.1% interest, disappeared from list of more than 200 top managers
December 3, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.3% m/m in October, by 1.1% y/y (new: +0.1% m/m, +1.2% y/y; used: +0.4%, +1.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+1.2%, +7.4%), spare parts and accessories (+0.5%, -0.1%), fuels and oils (-0.1%, -3.4%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.3%, +5.1%)
December 3, 2025 | 07:50am CETflashread more
Hyundai to suspend production in Nošovice, Czechia (Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric models; ICEVs, MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) for next one day (December 8) due to lower demand, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said. Furthermore, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech intends to extend Christmas shutdown until January 6, 2026
December 2, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
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Hutchinson engaged 50 people in Czech Rep in Q1, still holds agency staff
May 5, 2010 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe reason is growth in demand of the carmakers Ford and Fiat but also a new contract from the German carmaker...
read moreChinese carmaker JAC Motors wants to enter Europe, considering to build plant in Slovakia
May 5, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe company is already negotiating with the agency SARIO. It would like to offer passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on European market. Sales representation...
read moreSkoda GreenLine: First models with start-stop system and energy recovery to be Fabia Combi and Roomster
May 5, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginalFabia Combi GreenLine II and Roomster GreenLine II are going to be available for orders in June. Lower fuel consumption, less expensive damage liability, prices...
read moreVladimir Vosicky left Peugeot after 10 months
May 5, 2010 | 12:03am CEToriginalCzech representation of Peugeot has simultaneously merged the marketing and sales department, and as commercial manager was nominated…
read moreNissan to recall nearly 135,000 Infiniti G35 cars to repair because of problems with airbags
May 4, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalMost of those cars were sold in the USA, and all of them outside Europe. Infiniti G35 has been produced between 2007 and 2009...
read moreCar sales in Germany fell by 32% in April, by 25% over four months
May 4, 2010 | 11:38pm CEToriginalHowever, the decrease in sales is offset by rising production and exports. Data on production growth and acceleration of the growth of exports...
read morePorsche comes to market with new Cayenne, including hybrid drive version
May 4, 2010 | 11:29pm CEToriginalNearly 500 cars of the first generation Cayenne has been sold in the Czech Republic. Porsche is already recording 25 orders for Cayenne II in the Czech Republic and for 2010 it expects...
read moreCAP and CKP warn drivers in Czech Rep of using non-contracting assistance services
May 4, 2010 | 11:15pm CEToriginalThose are said to intimidate and threaten customers of insurance companies with legal proceedings. According to the assistance service Nehodova sluzba, insurance companies reduce insurance benefits by up to 76%, the most...
read moreCzech state prepared grants for dealing with car wrecks, junkyards require obligation to ecological liquidation
May 4, 2010 | 11:08pm CEToriginalDe-registering an old car is currently available without any proof of liquidation. Operators of junkyards filed a complaint to the EC of legislation of the Czech Republic...
read moreEVC Group completed development of electric car Skoda Superb
May 4, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginalIts electric drive will be identical to the electric car Skoda Roomster. It will be followed by another electric Skoda model...
read morePauels: Avia wants to become global carmaker
May 4, 2010 | 01:30am CEToriginalThe carmaker wants to achieve the aim by entering into new markets and diversifying the portfolio. Trucks, buses and vans; diesel, electric and CNG drive...
read moreKopecky: Generali wants to be number three on insurance market in Czech Rep by 2012
May 4, 2010 | 01:04am CEToriginalCurrent state, market share necessary to this aim, outlook in car insurance in 2010, expansion of cooperation with partners...
read moreFLEET MANAGEMENT 2010: Half of companies in Czech Rep still not using effective fleet management
May 4, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginalFor example, they are not making use of telematics systems and do not buy tires centrally. Details of the survey of Incoma GfK, the conflict between buyers and suppliers...
read moreProfessional conference on development of electric cars and infrastructure to be held in Prague on May 6
May 4, 2010 | 12:28am CEToriginalRepresentatives of the companies Continental, IBM, Peugeot, Skoda Auto, CEZ, Molaris, ZPA Smart Energy or the Czech Technical University will speak at the conference...
read moreEurop Assistance presented assistance programs AutoHelp and DriveCard in Czech Rep and Slovakia
May 4, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginalThe insurance AutoHelp is tied to a particular car, DriveCard to a specific driver. Differences between the variants Basic and Plus, pricing, sales channels...
read moreFLEET MANAGEMENT 2010: Large companies introduce CO2 limits for company cars
May 3, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThey are thus trying to reduce fuel costs as well as servicing. For example, by 2015, Siemens plans to achieve in its fleet an average value of...
read moreDodge Caliber - another model has problems with gas pedal made by U.S. company CTS
May 3, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalNHTSA initiated an investigation of 161,000 cars. According to Chrysler, the possible defect refers to only 10,000 cars produced in...
read morePrazska plynarenska to hold guessing contest for several CNG cars in November
May 3, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe main prize will be Mercedes-Benz B 180 NGT, other prizes are likely to be passenger cars of another brand...
read moreFLEET MANAGEMENT 2010: Costs of drivers of company cars can be squeezed more than of suppliers
May 3, 2010 | 11:28pm CEToriginalRude drivers can increase normal TCO of company vehicles by up to 25%. Specific details on the example of the B segment car, possible solutions...
read moreGerman government launched plan to support electric cars, not planning subsidies now though
May 3, 2010 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe opposition called it a theatre. The government, according to carmakers, was supposed to create a network of charging stations in Germany and actively promote new technologies...
read morePrague eMobility Day: Exhibition of electric cars, scooters and bikes at two squares on May 6
May 3, 2010 | 11:08pm CEToriginalThe electric cars Peugeot iOn or Tesla Roadster and the electric-powered boat ElektroNemo to be seen there. CEZ will offer...
read moreCCS: Fuel slightly more expensive in Czech Rep last week, more markedly in Slovakia
May 3, 2010 | 10:59pm CEToriginalPetrol Natural 95 reached CZK 32 per litre at Czech filling stations. Detailed data and analysts' expectations for the next days...
read moreEurop Assistance extended number of corporate partners in Czech Rep and Slovakia
May 3, 2010 | 12:40am CEToriginalBusiness and financial results of 2009, existing and new partners from among insurance companies, leasing companies, carmakers and car dealers...
read moreMilan Houzvic leading car insurance section in Kooperativa as of May 1
May 3, 2010 | 12:26am CEToriginalWithin the company, he has been thus promoted from the regional management to the national one. His predecessor, Jiri Filla...
read moreNumber of CNG vehicles extending among companies and institutions in Prague
May 3, 2010 | 12:13am CEToriginalIn 2010, Prazske sluzby or the car rental service Sixt are about to expand their fleets. Specific plans and other operators of CNG vehicles...
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