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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
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 3.8% to 948,363 in July. Sales to fall by 1.4% to 11.39 million in 2025
August 12, 2025 | 08:48am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 19.3% in July (vans +5%; trucks +2.1%; buses +3.1%; motorcycles -0.5%; trailers+semitrailers +15.3%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,070 +30.5%, PHEV: 952 +70.9%, LPG: 508 +75.2%, petrol: 14,039 +28%, diesel 4,248 -11.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (18,287), 4,887 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+39.1%)
August 12, 2025 | 08:37am CETflashread more
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BMW and Brilliance plan to build their second factory in China
April 20, 2009 | 04:04pm CEToriginalBoth carmakers are now producing 30,000 cars a year in China. They plan to increase their production capacity by mid-next year to…
read moreFord Focus RS: Focus new top version in sale from CZK 990,000 on Czech market
April 20, 2009 | 02:54pm CEToriginalThe Focus ST’s petrol five-cylinder 2.5 L has been tuned to 224 kW. The first ordered cars will be delivered to customers on…
read moreGeneral Motors might leave share in Opel in exchange for investment
April 20, 2009 | 02:34pm CEToriginalThe new share owner would have to invest in the new company created from GM’s European activities a minimum of…
read moreFuel prices stagnating for second week already in Czech Rep
April 20, 2009 | 01:24pm CEToriginalThe most selling petrol Natural 95 became more expensive by 1 heller on average to CZK 25.72/L last week. Price of diesel…
read moreNippon Kayaku plans triple production increase in Jablunka
April 20, 2009 | 12:47pm CEToriginalAnnual production of around 200 tons of gas generator unit for car airbags has been directed exclusively to Japan so far. In the future…
read moreUS government apparently ordered General Motors debt exchange for shares
April 19, 2009 | 08:52pm CEToriginalThe government might also convert loans provided to GM under the state assistance into shares…
read moreFiat might supposedly form alliance with European part of General Motors
April 19, 2009 | 07:49pm CEToriginalFiat is already working on a partnership formation with American carmaker Chrysler. The condition is…
read moreVolkswagen to initiate production in Bratislava on Monday again
April 19, 2009 | 06:37pm CEToriginalVolkswagen discontinued the production in Bratislava-based plant twice this year. The plant’s employees could draw the leave or…
read moreFormer VW head Pischetsrieder might become head of Opel carmaker
April 18, 2009 | 06:51pm CEToriginalBernd Pischetsrieder might be nominated to the post, according to the dealers association AVAG, but only in case…
read moreAuto Express: Skoda overtook Lexus in terms of British motorists’ satisfaction
April 18, 2009 | 04:45pm CEToriginalPorsche, Jaguar and Honda brands follow. Considering the particular Skoda models…
read moreGM’s bankruptcy probability increased according to company’s new CEO
April 18, 2009 | 01:46pm CEToriginalFor the German carmaker Opel, General Motors has found more than…
read moreSlovnaft to joint EUR 65.8 million in dividends
April 17, 2009 | 11:42pm CEToriginalAbout two thirds of the last year’s net profit are concerned. On one share of stock falls a dividend of…
read moreSkoda Auto disputes with labor unions about prospective working Saturdays
April 17, 2009 | 11:05pm CEToriginalThe company would like to initiate the so-called time accounts because of the working Saturdays, but the unionists…
read moreADAC: Most reliable cars made by German carmakers Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz
April 17, 2009 | 10:43pm CEToriginalSkoda Fabia was placed on the 23rd rank out of 32 assessed small cars in the 2009 reliability chart and Skoda Octavia on…
read moreCzech Rep does not want to contribute to scrapyards, carmakers should pay them instead
April 17, 2009 | 10:02pm CEToriginalThe State will only cover scrapyards liquidation of lapsed brands from the first registration fees of vehicles not meeting the emission standards…
read moreLabor inspectorate to verify compliance of labour-law regulations in Brano
April 17, 2009 | 06:13pm CEToriginalThe information published in the local paper which have been contested by Brano Group head Pavel Juricek state about the alleged bullying, irregular...
read moreVolkswagen became potentially world leader among car manufacturers in Q1
April 17, 2009 | 05:37pm CEToriginalVolkswagen Group sold 1.39 million vehicles in Q1 2009. While the competitive Toyota Motor according to preliminary results…
read moreEuWe Eugen Wexler to start production in Rokycany in next hall at the beginning of May
April 17, 2009 | 05:02pm CEToriginalThe new hall cost CZK 200 million. EuWe will produce there parts for the all-new…
read moreReinhard Fleger to be new member of Skoda Auto Board as of June
April 17, 2009 | 03:54pm CEToriginalReinhard Fleger is now working as a Board member for finance and sale of the Volkswagen de Mexico company. He will take charge of the field...
read moreDeputy of MF Janota and senator Janackova disagree with scrap bonus in Czech Rep
April 17, 2009 | 02:10pm CEToriginalThe scrap bonus in the Czech Republic will not earn much. Advantage is that even the scrap bonus introduced in other countries has positive effects on the Czech Republic…
read moreAvia to produce small bus together with Czech firm Kars
April 17, 2009 | 11:05am CEToriginalIt is not clear yet whose logo the buses will carry. Avia will be responsible for sales in the Czech Republic. Kars has unfinished deliveries to…
read moreSwiss insurance company Zurich to buy car insurance division from AIG
April 16, 2009 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe agreement is the biggest sale of AIG assets since September, when the company received government’s financial assistance for its rescue. Zurich will pay for the division…
read moreOpel might continue operations even in case of General Motors bankruptcy
April 16, 2009 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe German carmaker Opel has reputedly agreed with GM on returning…
read moreSkoda Auto unions: New factory building in India is expensive mistake
April 16, 2009 | 10:49pm CEToriginalPlanned production of the Fabia model in new Indian plant of VW Group, based in Pune will be unprofitable. Cars from current Indian plant in Aurangabad…
read moreUK plans to provide grants for electric and hybrid cars purchasing by 2011
April 16, 2009 | 10:15pm CEToriginalBritish motorists who buy electric vehicles might receive from the Government as of 2011 up to...
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