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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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SAP: Czech government’s passivity in supporting automotive industry closes on domestic suppliers
March 16, 2009 | 03:34pm CEToriginalForeign companies are displeased with the Czech Republic having not initiated the scrap bonus yet, while profiting from this measure in other countries...
read moreCCS: Petrol has gone up slightly last week, diesel has continued in price reducing
March 16, 2009 | 03:02pm CEToriginalThe most selling petrol Natural 95 has gone up in the 11th week in comparison with the previous week by 8 hellers at the average to…
read moreACEA: Registrations of Skoda in Europe down by 8.8% in February, market share up though
March 13, 2009 | 07:33pm CEToriginalPassenger cars registrations in the Czech Republic decreased by 7.7% y/y in February, in Slovakia by 37.9% though...
read moreACEA: Demand for new passenger cars in Europe decreased by 18.3% in February
March 13, 2009 | 07:12pm CEToriginalDemand for new passenger cars in Europe decreased by almost one fifth in February. The fall in Western Europe was reduced by…
read moreGENEVA: If a next Skoda model is being produced in Russia, then Yeti rather than Superb
March 13, 2009 | 05:36pm CEToriginalThe production plant of Volkswagen and Skoda Auto carmakers in Russian Kaluga will go over to a higher CKD degree assembly…
read moreGENEVA: Saab 9-3X: Off-road version to come into Czech and Slovak markets in mid-2009
March 13, 2009 | 03:16pm CEToriginalSaab revealed an off-road version of its 9-3 station wagon. Sales in Europe will begin in April, the car will come on the Czech and Slovak markets...
read moreCSU: Fuel prices falling slightly
March 13, 2009 | 10:48am CEToriginalThe most selling petrol Natural 95 has become cheaper in the ending 11th week in comparison with the previous week by...
read moreGENEVA: Fisker Karma S: Hybrid coupe-cabriolet now available for order, delivery in late 2011
March 12, 2009 | 07:39pm CEToriginalProduction of the Fisker second hybrid model will be initiated in 2011. The carmaker has just started accepting the orders…
read moreInfiniti records already 25 orders in the Czech Rep, showroom in Pruhonice to open at the end of March
March 12, 2009 | 06:29pm CEToriginalAuto Palace company launched Infiniti cars in the Czech Republic. Only two petrol engines are currently available, in 2010 will be completed by…
read moreHonda Insight: Sale of Hybrid is just starting in Europe, in the Czech Rep and Slovakia in summer
March 12, 2009 | 03:57pm CEToriginalHybrid model Honda Insight is starting to sell in Europe, on the Czech and Slovak market arriving in summer. The basic price is…
read moreOperating profit of Skoda Auto down by 20.6% to EUR 565 million last year
March 12, 2009 | 12:43pm CEToriginalCzech carmaker Skoda Auto decreased its operating profit by 20.6% to EUR 565 million last year. Cause of the decline is…
read moreRecticel initiated production in Most, order for Mercedes to be completed with another project next year
March 11, 2009 | 10:30pm CEToriginalThe company has initiated a manufacture in a new Czech facility. Production for Mercedes-Benz E-Class began in January 2009, the company is setting up a production for…
read moreToyota developed center rear seat airbag
March 11, 2009 | 07:19pm CEToriginalToyota was the first in the world to develop center rear seat airbag. It will first appear in a new model…
read moreBratislava Motor Show 2009 to feature 50 Slovak premieres
March 11, 2009 | 06:50pm CEToriginalOrganizers of Bratislava Motor Show 2009 managed to secure a decent number of exhibitors, only few brands will be missing such as...
read morePeugeot 3008: Front-wheel drive in sales from June, 4x4 up to 2011 with a hybrid arrival
March 11, 2009 | 05:53pm CEToriginalPeugeot introduced its new SUV named 3008 at the Geneva Motor Show. Sales in the Czech Rep and Slovakia will begin in…
read moreWages in the automotive industry rose by 6.4% last year, however, in H2 2008 decreased by 1.1%
March 10, 2009 | 08:44pm CEToriginalThe average gross monthly wage increased in the Czech automotive industry last year. It oscillated above the national average...
read moreGerman scrappage programme boosts car sales of also Czech car dealers
March 10, 2009 | 06:47pm CEToriginalThe introduction of the scrappage subsidy in Germany is leaving some car dealers out of stock...
read moreTUV Sud replaced two managers in Czech Rep, forerunners to stay within group
March 10, 2009 | 06:05pm CEToriginalTesting and certifying company TUV Sud Auto CZ has replaced two of its managers. A new head of...
read moreSkoda launches new Superb in the Indian market
March 10, 2009 | 05:55pm CEToriginalSkoda Auto introduced its all-new Superb in the Indian market and set its price lower than the previous generation...
read moreDriving fuel oppose fall of inflation, price down by one fifth y/y though
March 9, 2009 | 11:43pm CEToriginalIn February, driving fuel sold by the filling stations in the Czech Republic became more expensive in m/m comparison, only LPG became cheaper…
read moreCar prices on Czech market down by 11% y/y, by 0.5% m/m
March 9, 2009 | 11:10pm CEToriginalPrices of new cars as well as used cars and motorcycles decreased. Service work, spare parts and accessories…
read moreContinental to produce new turbocharger for gasoline engines in Trutnov
March 9, 2009 | 09:09pm CEToriginalGerman automotive supplier Continental has introduced a new turbocharger system for internal gasoline engines which the company will start producing in...
read moreCCS: Fuel became slightly cheaper last week
March 9, 2009 | 08:54pm CEToriginalThe most selling petrol Natural 95 became in the 10th week by 7 hellers at the average cheaper in comparison to the previous week to...
read moreNew Mercedes-Benz E-class: Sedan sales start now in Czech Rep and Slovakia, station wagon in autumn
March 9, 2009 | 08:37pm CEToriginalMercedes-Benz has introduced a new generation E-class sedan at the Geneva Motor Show as the European premiere, and at the same time have started selling it from…
read moreGENEVA: TomTom targets sale of up to 220,000 units in Czech Rep and Slovakia in 2009, plans to enter new markets
March 9, 2009 | 08:28pm CEToriginalNavigation device maker TomTom plans to expand to new markets this year and on the Czech and Slovak markets it expects to sell...
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