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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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Toyota considers repairing 1.2 million Corolla and Matrix cars for engines turning off
March 18, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe reason may be defects in the electronic system. The U.S. bureau NHTSA has received 26 complaints...
read moreRenault in March: Twingo cheaper by CZK 5,000, Clio Grandtour by CZK 10,000
March 18, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginalKangoo has been given a new equipment version Privilege. Other action offers do not change. Twingo and Clio Grandtour got with their price below...
read moreCarGarantie expands in Europe, to enter other four countries in 2010
March 18, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe growth in existing markets keeps going on. Since 2007, to the brands Opel, Chevrolet and Renault in the Czech Republic and Slovakia were added co-operations with importers...
read moreChevrolet expects slight sales decrease in Czech Rep in 2010
March 18, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginalIn 2009, the brand’s sales on the Czech market grew by 6% and its market share increased by 0.5 percentage points. This year’s sales will be supported...
read moreIHS Global Insight: Passenger car market in Czech Rep to slightly grow in 2010, in Slovakia to fall below 2008’s level
March 18, 2010 | 01:28am CEToriginalThe sale in Hungary should slightly increase, but it will still be around the mid-2008 level. In Germany...
read moreGeely and Ford aim to sign agreement on Volvo Car sale still in March, Chinese press talking about problems
March 18, 2010 | 12:57am CEToriginalBesides USD 2 billion for Volvo, Geely would reputedly have to pay extra USD 1.4 billion to finance the development and marketing of cars...
read moreBoth Czech plants of Henniges Automotive are for sale
March 18, 2010 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe sale priorities are the production’s preservation and the price. A quick action of possibly interested parties will be also crucial...
read moreGrayling to be Jaguar and Land Rover media representative in Czech Rep
March 18, 2010 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe official internet presentations of both brands will be run on Jaguar.cz and Landrover.cz in May...
read moreNissan reputedly considering participation in possible Renault-Daimler alliance
March 17, 2010 | 11:43pm CEToriginalNissan is now paying great attention to electric cars and an alliance with Daimler would according to analysts enable the company to provide a permanent consumer...
read moreFurther advance in Toyota case: Owners in USA aim to return cars and get money back, not only compensation for car price loss
March 17, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginalAccording to lawyers, they could have a claim to it. A group of Toyota owners has filed an action in this matter...
read moreSaar Gummi to expand production in Czech Rep, company acquired new contracts
March 17, 2010 | 03:27am CEToriginalThe company will either build a new hall or resort to renting. Saar Gummi Czech is also seeking for machinery of the bankrupt company Henniges Automotive…
read moreBrano Group won contract from Lear for supply of locks for Renault Kangoo
March 17, 2010 | 03:14am CEToriginalTherefore, Brano Group will replace the company MGI Coutier. The first deliveries for Renault cars are concerned. Production in the Czech Republic, contract length, annual production...
read moreDaimler and Renault reportedly negotiate on stock links and alliance
March 17, 2010 | 03:00am CEToriginalBoth carmakers would exchange shares up to 10%. It is supposed to more deep than announced cooperation in the field of small cars. History of alliances of the two carmakers...
read moreJaroslav Besperat promoted to post of CEO in Ceska podnikatelska pojistovna
March 17, 2010 | 02:47am CEToriginalHe has taken over the office from Jakub Strnad, who became the head of Allianz insurance company in the Czech Republic in February...
read moreFight for CO2 emissions in vans starts in EU, their price could significantly rise
March 17, 2010 | 02:35am CEToriginalAssociation of carmakers ACEA does not like the time schedule, which would force the carmakers to a faster and more expensive development of new engines...
read mores Autoleasing offers free accommodation to each lease or credit agreement from March
March 17, 2010 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe client receives a travel card which entitles him/her to free accommodation in European hotels for the duration of the contract...
read moreSales of passenger cars in EU rose by 3% in February, even more in Czech Rep and Slovakia
March 17, 2010 | 12:17am CEToriginalOn the contrary, in Germany, the sales plummeted by almost 30%. Sales of Volkswagen and Skoda Auto fell by less than 10% in February...
read moreCarGarantie filled post of head for Europe, Hugues Chatelain has been appointed
March 17, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginalHe has previously worked for Renault Austria as a head of customer services. The re-establishment of this function is related to...
read moreRenault and Dacia holding spring service event for CZK 299 until end of April
March 16, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalEach Dacia owner is going to receive a present in the form of a pollen filter, including its free installation. During the event, selected spare parts and accessories are discounted...
read moreHonda convening 412,000 cars due to brake repair in USA
March 16, 2010 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe affected vehicles may have supple brakes; the problem is caused by ESP. Corrective action relates to models...
read moreAuto Esa: We refuse most vehicles during purchase due to handling with speedometer
March 16, 2010 | 11:23pm CEToriginalThat is followed by financial burden of the car and a different year of production. Auto Esa thus refuses to redeem every fifth car...
read moreToyota Motor reportedly to start production of Prius hybrid in third plant in Japan starting in September
March 16, 2010 | 11:01pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has lowered production of the Prius by 10% since March and denied the information about the expansion of production…
read moreAssociation to promote electric car established in Japan
March 16, 2010 | 10:40pm CEToriginalIt consists of of about 160 companies and government organizations, including the carmakers Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru and energy companies...
read moreBest of British Cars became new Jaguar and Land Rover dealer in Ostrava
March 16, 2010 | 04:01am CEToriginalBest of British Cars is now operating in Ostrava - Vitkovice, at the end of May, it will open a second Jaguar and Land Rover showroom in Ostrava...
read moreCredium acquired seventh brand to brand financing portfolio
March 16, 2010 | 03:08am CEToriginalThe existing co-operations relate to both retail and wholesale financing in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company is holding talks about another two...
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