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AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 128,413 in April (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +7.9%, Hyundai -13.2%, Toyota +6.1%). Buses (Iveco +4.2%, SOR +700%), motorcycles (Jawa +337.7%) performed differently. Electric car manufacturing decreased by 4.6% to 25,856 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output rose by 5.4% to 102,557 units. Not only production of passenger cars, but also manufacturing of buses in Czech Republic has long confirmed its extraordinary strength and competitiveness. Year-on-year double-digit growth in production, position of European and world leader in number of buses produced per total population, and growing number of battery and hybrid buses in recent years confirm that Czech makers are among world’s top manufacturers that can successfully respond to market changes and demand for low-emission public transport, Petzl said
June 2, 2026 | 07:10am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In April, 72,885 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (-5.4% m/m, +2.2% y/y) with average price of CZK 324,132 (EUR 13,350; -1.5%, +7%) and average age 12 years (+0 years). Sales in first four months fell by 4.3% y/y. This indicates slight cooling of market, caused by many factors, especially global ones such as war in Middle East and resulting rising prices of fossil fuels, Vaněček said
June 2, 2026 | 07:02am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 1.6 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in April, fell by 0.2% to 5.6 million in first 4 months – China: 0.85 million (-8%) and 2.8 million BEVs+PHEVs (-17 %) BEVs and PHEVs, Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.4 million (+27%) and 1.6 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.12 million (-28%) and 0.45 million (-25%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.24 million (+110%) and 0.84 million (+89%)
May 31, 2026 | 08:29pm CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 10.7% to 27,509 in April. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 25.9% (7,122 units, +25.2%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 5.5 pp to 67.2%
May 31, 2026 | 08:14pm CETflashread more
Legends 2026: Škoda Auto, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, BYD Automotive Czech, Porsche Czech Republic (Cupra), P Automobil Import (Leapmotor), FT Car (Foton), Honda Motor Europe (Honda Motorcycles), Tatra Defence Vehicle, Excalibur Army, Auto Jarov (Audi), Pyramida Průhonice (Alpine), Auto Motol Beni/AMB (Ford), Autoport (Citroën), Segway Powersports, EcoWheel, Volt Garáž (Vmoto), ABT-Czech, IAmWork.cz, Panattoni Czech Republic Development, Blue Garage Racing, Executive Engines, BH Securities (Iconic Cars Fund), Continental, Escape6, Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic (BESIP), E.ON, PK Technik, M.Ward Manufacturing (Campella), Mako Car (Tomason, GMP, Vesser, Concaver, Vossen), Pirelli, The Line Club, Bretton Racing, Backi Adventure, Amka Trading (Innotec), Navitel, TorriaCars (Sixtol), Slovline, Centrum autosedaček, Tyntech (LiftPark), IAmDetailer, BaSys CS (Pioneer), DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Alcar Bohemia (AEZ, Dotz, Dezent), AG Experts (Carglass), Mad Guys Detailing, Automaton, Retro Auto Muzeum, Autoclub of Czech Republic, Police of Czech Republic, Special Covers, AntiRadary.net (Genevo) to join motoring celebration/festival (exhibition of cars, motorcycles) in Prague, Czechia (May 29-31). Traditional participant Subaru ČR to miss out for first time since 2013
May 31, 2026 | 08:08pm CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 900,000 to 1.8 million cars, vans from 92.6-93.5 million (+0.8% to +1.7%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 91.7 million (-0.4%). Conflict in Middle East is one key factor behind downward revision, as downstream consequences of war on energy prices, GDP growth and consumer confidence start to influence light-vehicle sales forecasts. This is true even for regions with few direct links to Middle East from supply chain perspective, such as North America. However, slow implementation of new subsidy scheme in China and cooling of price war in that market are also notable considerations, Oakley (GlobalData) said
May 27, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
SARIO Business Day 2026: SARIO to hold conference, B2B matchmaking event in Košice, Slovakia on May 28. Representatives of Volvo Car Košice, Magna International, Technodat, Ness Digital Engineering, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia, Kuenz, Ayming, Owasmooth, Geodeticca, ČSOB to speak at conference
May 27, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.7% in April (motorcycles +17.2%; buses +12.3%; vans/trucks -2.6%; trailers -3.6%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 31.6% to 91,896 units (64,350 BEVs +41.3%, 27,546 PHEVs +13.3%), representing share of 36.9% (25.8+11.1%)
May 26, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Eastlog 2026: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 29th logistics and transport congress with Bizlog matchmaking event in Prague, Czechia on May 28-29. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Toyota Material Handling, Schaeffler Motion Technologies, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions, Brose, Sereact, Element Logic, Miebach Consulting, Aimtec, SmartBox, Petainer, Chart Ferox, Lotraco, Flexcon, Systech Group, K2 Atmitec, Veloq, Vapol/Log4U, VertiFlex, TimoCom, Loadhog, Chep, Solvertech, Transportly, Fortinet, Enter, Česká spořitelna, Šmídl Holding, Geis, Antwell, Prologis, CTP, Panattoni to speak at conference
May 26, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 271,900 vehicles to customers in Q1, representing increase of 14% (Octavia 46,900 cars, -5.1%; Kodiaq 35,600, +10.5%; Kamiq 31,900, +4%; Fabia 31,000, +5.7%; Elroq 29,700, +336.8%; Karoq 24,900, +2.2%; Enyaq 22,100, +9.5%; Superb 18,300, +4.9%; Scala 13,400, +3.8%; Kylaq 11,300, +44.7%; Slavia 3,800, +8%; Kushaq 3,000, -24.1%). Sales in Europe-31 (222,500, +17.1% – Germany 58,500, +26%; Czechia 23,500, +6.7%) and some Asian (India 17,400, +16.7%) and African countries (Morocco 1,700, +45%; Egypt 1,600, +58.5%) grew, China (700, -76.7%) experienced decline. Automaker almost doubled (+71.4%) deliveries of electric vehicles to 63,200 (51,800 BEVs, +91.9%; 11,400 PHEVs, +15.4%). We carried strong momentum of record 2025 into Q1 2026 to deliver highest Q1 operating profit in Škoda Auto’s history (EUR 660 million, +20.9%). For first time, Škoda has become Europe’s second best-selling car brand – milestone we can be proud of in highly competitive market, Zellmer said
May 26, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
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General Motors abandoned its effort to sell cars through eBay
October 28, 2009 | 04:20pm CEToriginalThe carmaker wanted to back up sales of its cars by means through the Internet but…
read moreAUTO 2009: Skoda Auto working on Euro 6 emission norm, wants to get CO2 under 90 g/km for model Fabia
October 26, 2009 | 11:37pm CEToriginalCzech carmaker is also working on new types of cooling media for air-conditioning systems which should enter the market in…
read moreBrose not to build new plant in Trutnov, production to proceed in rented facility
October 26, 2009 | 10:36pm CEToriginalThe reason is economic crisis. Lots of 60,000 m2 in industrial zone Krkonosska reserved for Brose are now available…
read moreVolkswagen increased sales by 11.9% in September, Skoda Auto by 17% though
October 26, 2009 | 09:56pm CEToriginalThere were 4.76 million cars from Volkswagen Group’s production delivered to customers in Q1-3, which represents a downturn by 0.5% y/y. Skoda Auto…
read moreGeneral Motors postponed Opel sale’s agreement signing to November
October 26, 2009 | 09:13pm CEToriginalThe market had expected the agreement signing just last week. The amended contract and the new circumstances have to be negotiated by the GM’s managing board at the meeting scheduled on...
read moreVolkswagen offers to rescue cabriolet manufacturer Karmann from bankruptcy
October 26, 2009 | 08:41pm CEToriginalKarmann has been under protection against creditors since April. Ideas of both companies of the price are though too different. Nevertheless, Karmann is pushed by time…
read moreCompanies to move from diesel motorizations to petrol ones
October 26, 2009 | 08:15pm CEToriginalThe difference in fuel consumption has declined more than in basic price. Another problem of diesel engines is diesel particulate filters (DPF)…
read moreMost of dismissed employees of Tatra to return to company next year
October 26, 2009 | 07:31pm CEToriginalAt the same time Tatra will introduce a four-day work week from November. Immediate leave by agreement is offset by compensation money…
read moreJan Krob to be CSOB Leasing sales head as of January 2010
October 26, 2009 | 06:59pm CEToriginalKrob comes to the leasing company from the parent CSOB. He replaced Radan Santora who...
read moreCCS: Fuel went up markedly in Czech Rep last week, in Slovakia moderately
October 26, 2009 | 05:59pm CEToriginalThe oil price is now coming to its several months’ peak. During the following days, fuel price increase will continue...
read moreSpanish trade unions agreed with Magna to reduce number of redundancies in local Opel plant
October 26, 2009 | 04:49pm CEToriginalThose should be not more than 900. Magna also promised not to make any significant changes in the factory Figueruelas untill...
read moreVVA 2009: Swell holding workshop on cars framework in Hradec Kralove on November 5
October 26, 2009 | 03:48pm CEToriginalThe event is called The Alternative Approaches in Car Framework. Experience with particular projects and news in the field of car construction will be presented by…
read moreSkoda Auto to reduce production of model Fabia from January, employees to help in Kvasiny
October 26, 2009 | 02:51pm CEToriginalThe carmaker agreed with trade unions on introducing time account of work time as well. Demand for the model Fabia could rise in Q2 again…
read moreNissan to also produce cars in plant of carmaker AvtoVAZ in Russia
October 25, 2009 | 09:47pm CEToriginalBoth carmakers together with Renault, which holds a 25% share in AvtoVAZ, are also considering a joint venture which would produce…
read moreFall in world’s production of Japanese carmakers moderated in August
October 25, 2009 | 08:30pm CEToriginalWhile carmakers Toyota, Honda and Nissan had a record production in China and therefore the impact of a bad situation on other markets in the world had partially balanced...
read moreFord to build another plant in China, sales growing by tens of per cent there
October 23, 2009 | 04:19pm CEToriginalIt will be Ford’s third plant in China in which the carmaker will invest USD 490 million. The new plant will be built within a joint venture…
read moreProduction of cars and LCVs in Czech Rep dropped by 4.5% in Q1-3
October 22, 2009 | 09:19pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto decreased production by 22.3%, Tatra by 63.2%, Avia by 53.6%. Production of TPCA stagnated. Hyundai produced…
read moreAlcar introduced cast wheels’ offer for winter within traditional action Elegance even in winter
October 22, 2009 | 03:36pm CEToriginalFor this year, the offer contains eight designs of cast wheels. At the same time, the company has reduced prices compared to those in spring by up to...
read moreKia holding service action in Czech Rep before winter season
October 22, 2009 | 02:26pm CEToriginalThe Kia Service Days will be held until mid-November. A discount of 25% is prepared for clients interested in buying winter tires. The price of the service inspection is...
read moreVolkswagen to buy a 49.9% share of Porsche AG instead of 42% planned originally
October 22, 2009 | 01:32pm CEToriginalVolkwagen also continues in planned cooperation with Porsche—delivering about one third of components for Porsche cars and wants to widen the cooperation further on…
read moreOpel’s cash could reportedly run short by mid-January
October 22, 2009 | 12:49pm CEToriginalAccording to General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson, a final agreement on selling Opel will be signed…
read morePrices of cars sold on Czech market are now stagnating
October 21, 2009 | 09:38pm CEToriginalIn September, used cars and motorcycles became slightly cheaper, spare parts had better results. On the contrary, servicing works...
read moreKia has introduced its own scrap bonus amounting to CZK 30,000 in Czech Rep
October 21, 2009 | 08:53pm CEToriginalSpecial offer is valid till the end of November and applies to stock cars of selected models...
read moreFiat in Czech Rep and Slovakia still without Bohumil Preucil’s successor
October 21, 2009 | 07:51pm CEToriginalPreucil had worked for Fiat since the creation of the Czech and Slovak representation in 1992. His successor is still wanted, the position is temporarily...
read moreAUTO 2009: Most important segments remain A0 and A worldwide; A00 to strengthen
October 20, 2009 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIn Western Europe, only classes A0 and A00 are going to rise this year, there will be a decrease in all segments in CEE. In future, Skoda Auto aims to focus on segments...
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