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Automotive Parts Expo 2026: Ptak Warsaw Expo to hold 4th fair for automotive industry, spare parts in Warsaw, Poland on October 9-11. Total of 300 exhibitors to join event. Simultaneously, Warsaw Automotive Congress to take place, which will include conference and other events. Representatives of EGEA (European Garage Equipment Association), Wuzetem, ZF, Bosch, Groupauto to speak at conference
October 9, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Nitra Motor Show (Autosalón Autoshow Nitra) 2026: Total of 66 exhibitors (AB Motors SK, Agrotec Slovensko, Astana Motors Slovakia, Auto Zobor, AutoExtra, Autoprofit, Autoroch-Slovakia, Autoštýl, BAIC Czechia, BYD Automotive Czech, C Automobil Import, DBest/Autolog, Doann/Vans-solutions.com, Ferdus, France-Tech Nitra, Gekkon, Grand Automotive East, Hyundai Motor Czech, Kia Sales Slovakia, Metabond Slovakia, MSC - Suzuki Slovensko, NRSounD, O Automobil Import, Plastonic, Prema Working, s4s, Stuba Green Team, Škoda Auto Slovensko, Tesla Slovakia, TSM Slovakia, TT-Car Nitra) to join 31st exhibition of cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, car accessories, service and garage equipment in Nitra, Slovakia (October 8-11), presenting 37 brands (Aixam, Alfa Romeo, BAIC, BYD, Citroën, Dacia, Dongfeng, DR Automobiles, EVO, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Forthing, Honda, Hongqi, Hyundai, Chery, Isuzu, Iveco, JAC, Jaecoo, Jeep, KGM, Kia, Leapmotor, MG, MHero, Nissan, Omoda, Opel, Peugeot, Piaggio, Renault, Suzuki, Škoda, Tenax, Tesla, Voyah). In 2025, total of 286 exhibitors presented 36 brands, trade fair visited by 57,475 people
October 9, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
DesignBlok 2026: MMcité (Rider bicycle parking stand), Škoda Auto (Epiq, Peaq BEVs), VŠB-TUO & FMK UTB Zlín (Titan electric super sports car) and dozens other exhibitors to join 28th design festival in Prague, Czechia (October 7-11). Česká spořitelna, Visa, ČEZ became partners
October 6, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
United by Innovation – New Perspective for Industry, Energy and Services: National Center for Industry 4.0 (NCP 4.0) to hold series of lectures, discussions on software-driven manufacturing utilizing digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics (Digital Factory 2.0) on October 6-9, as part of International Industrial Fair (MSV) 2026 in Brno, Czechia. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Siemens, DEL, ZLKL, Murrelektronik, Kuka, T-Mobile, Smart Informatics, Invelogy, AI-Matters, Conteg, Česká spořitelna, VÚTS, Research Centre Řež, RICAIP Testbed Prague, RICAIP Testbed Brno to speak at event
October 6, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Aluminium Global Exhibition 2026: Reed Exhibitions (RX) to hold trade fair for aluminum industry in Düsseldorf, Germany, on October 6-8. Total of 810 exhibitors to join event, including 423 automotive industry suppliers such as AMAG, Etem Gestamp, Henkel, Hindalco Industries, Messer, MTX Group (Al Invest, Strojmetal, Metalimex), Hydro, Novelis, Rio Tinto, SSAB, European Aluminium (ABB, Alcoa, Constellium, Fagor Ederlan/Mondragon, Schüco, Slovalco). Representatives of Airbus Defence and Space, Hydro Extrusions, Novelis, Constellium Rolled Products, Alumobility, Innoval Technology, EIT RawMaterials, CRU to speak at accompanying conferences (Aluminium Conference, Sustainability & Recycling Conference)
October 5, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Women Automotive Summit Europe 2026: Women Automotive Network to hold automotive conference with eight workshops in Stuttgart, Germany on October 6. Representatives of BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Daimler Truck, Toyota Motor, Changan Automotive, Renault Group, Stellantis, Nissan Motor, Hyundai Motor, Audi Revolut F1 Team, LKQ Synetiq, Autotrader, Octopus Electric Vehicles, Castrol Technology, Tajco, Dow, CATL, Robert Bosch, Google, Vodafone IoT, AlixPartners, Hewlett-Packard/HP, Nextlane to speak at event
October 5, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 11,768 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in August (+10.4%), of which 11,760 cars (+10.3%; Hyundai: 6,401 HEVs, +7.5%; Toyota: 5,359 HEVs, +13.9%) and 8 buses (+700%; Iveco: 8 HEVs, +700%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 8% to 36,984 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 39.3% share of total output
October 1, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In first eight months, almost 32,000 used vans (diesel: 30,560 vehicles, petrol: 307, CNG: 117, LPG: 71, BEV: 171) sold through classified ads websites in Czechia with average age 11 years (+0 years). Sales of electric vans more than doubled y/y, increasing threefold compared to 2024. Their average price fell by 16.5% y/y to CZK 541,000 (EUR 22,350)
October 1, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 2% to 1.83 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in August, by 4% to 13.4 million in first 8 months – China: 1.03 million (-11%) and 6.9 million BEVs+PHEVs (-12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.38 million (+36%) and 3.3 million (+29%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-33%) and 1 million (-21%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.29 million (+97%) and 2 million (+97%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 4.5% to 708,211 in August (Volkswagen -3.2%; Stellantis +3.3%; Renault -4.3%; Hyundai -10.4%; Toyota +1%; BMW +0.8%; Mercedes-Benz +7.2%; Geely +23.5%; BYD +129.4%; Ford -16.1%; SAIC +20.8%; Tesla +52.7%; Nissan -1%; Chery +200.6%; Suzuki -9.6%; Mazda +37.3%; Leapmotor +211.1%; Honda +25.2%; Jaguar Land Rover -20%; Mitsubishi -9.6%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +62.7%, PHEV +10.8%, HEV+MHEV +2.2%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -0.3%, petrol -24.6%, diesel -23.8%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,231 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in August (+7%; 21,423 battery electric vehicles, +19.2%, 3,808 plug-in hybrids, -32.2%), of which 25,224 cars (+6.9%; Škoda: 19,279 BEVs, +20.3%, 2,602 PHEVs, -4.7%; Hyundai: 2,137 BEVs, +10.2%, 1,206 PHEVs, -58.2%) and 7 buses (SOR: 7 BEVs; Iveco: 0 BEVs)
September 30, 2026 | 07:43am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in August, by 0.3% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.1% y/y; used: -0.3%, -0.5%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.3%, -1.9%), spare parts and accessories (+0.4%, +1.7%), fuels and lubricants (+7.2%, +26.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +8.8%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 0.6% to 17,718 in August (vans +15.4%; trucks +0.7%; buses -3.6%; motorcycles +41.4%; trailers+semitrailers +4.5%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,497 +78.2%, PHEV: 953 +0.5%, LPG: 494 +19.6%, petrol: 11,534 -4.4%, diesel: nafta: 3,238 -3.2%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (14,772), 4,762 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+6.4%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:34am CETflashread more
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SDA: 44 HEVs and 40 EVs registered in Czech Rep in February
March 30, 2015 | 11:25pm CEToriginalThe registry has newly included 338 vehicles powered by CNG and 130 cars on LPG. Leaders in alternative drives...
read moreAutocentrum Barth increased car sales and revenues by more than 30% in 2014
March 27, 2015 | 12:53am CEToriginalDemand for new and used vehicles, the results of individual brands, new caravan rental, partner of the beauty contest Czech Miss 2015...
read moreKia Asistent: Kia launched client application for smart phones in Czech Rep
March 27, 2015 | 12:33am CEToriginalPartner, diverse information (assistance, service, transport, tourism), assistance in crisis situations, discount program...
read moreEnergy and Industrial Holding expanded cooperation with Arval
March 25, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe cooperation has been under way in Slovakia for five years, now it is being started in the Czech Republic. Number of vehicles, brands and models, the length of the lease, the transition to operating lease...
read moreAuto Palace offers free 7-year warranty on Mitsubishi cars in Czech Rep
March 25, 2015 | 11:21pm CEToriginalDetails of the special offer (mileage limit, the provider of the extended warranty), sales of the company on the Czech market, interest in HEVs...
read moreOne manager to leave Czech representation of Hyundai Motor
March 23, 2015 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe manager and his professional career, position, timing, his successor...
read moreNovem Car Interior Design acquired new client
March 22, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalProduction will be ensured in the Czech Republic. The project in question, deliveries to European customers in the year 2013/2014, the plan for the year 2014/2015...
read moreHyundai continues in comparative advertising in Czech Rep
March 20, 2015 | 01:06am CEToriginalA comparative roadshow with the Hyundai i20 in shopping centres, new marketing term H-Factor, comparison with Skoda cars, earlier campaigns and TV spots...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Incheba wants to hold another year of motor show in Czech Rep
March 20, 2015 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe date after the Frankfurt Motor Show, exhibited models, test drives, an off-road polygon, nomenclature including vans, a retrospective exhibition...
read moreOne Fiat dealer in Czech Rep sells multi-brand complex
March 18, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe company, location, brands, price of the property, turbulent changes in the portfolio, a change of the partner for financing of stock cars, financial results...
read moreNew Lexus showroom to be built in Czech Rep
March 18, 2015 | 12:08am CEToriginalInvestor and its other activities, location, reasons for the construction, timing...
read moreInvestor entered Keri, acquiring majority stake
March 17, 2015 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe Private Equity company and its profile, the new shareholder structure, financial results of Keri, financing bank, transaction advisors...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in February 2015
March 16, 2015 | 11:53pm CEToriginalPrices of new and used cars evolved differently, as well as the prices of spare parts and service works. Rising prices of motorcycles, detailed data, the y/y development...
read moreWages of employees of Czech plant of Hyundai to rise by 3.3%
March 16, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalAgreeing on an addendum to the collective agreement after two months of negotiations, increase in the bonus for meeting the production plan, comments...
read moreNew Maserati showroom to be built in Czech Rep
March 16, 2015 | 02:34am CEToriginalInvestor, location, reasons for the construction, timing, sales of new Maserati cars on the Czech market in 2014...
read moreFormer Allianz top manager to become new head of Ceska pojistovna
March 15, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginalHe has been working in the insurance industry for nearly 25 years, being also the head of the association of insurance companies in one country in Central Europe. Jaroslav Mlynar’s successor, timing...
read moreLouwman increased new car sales in Czech Rep by 40% in 2014
March 15, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe interest in individual brands Toyota, Lexus, Ford and Suzuki, used car sales, the Czech HEV market leader, the new Toyota showroom...
read moreVolvo Easily: Volvo began offering operating leases for consumers in Czech Rep
March 12, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe financial partner, the length of the lease, the parameters of full-service leasing, affected models, prices...
read moreSkoda Auto's operating profit in 2014 increased by 56.6% with revenue growth of 13.9%
March 12, 2015 | 11:09pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by the Rapid, Yeti and Octavia models, other models recorded a fall in production. Purchasing, car sales, production in China...
read moreDolansky: Kia increased sales to companies in Czech Rep in 2014 to more than 2,600 cars
March 12, 2015 | 10:56pm CEToriginalThe outlook for 2015, success in a tender of Czech Post, the postal fleet financing by traditional supplier Arval, cars painting on request...
read moreCar with Reason: Cebia and Essox launched program in Czech Rep for purchase of used car from individuals
March 12, 2015 | 01:07am CEToriginalWhile Essox provides funding, Cebia reviews the situation and history of the vehicle. Microsite, price of the services, advertising at Sauto.cz, an example of the loan...
read moreRochling to expand one plant in Czech Rep
March 11, 2015 | 12:06am CEToriginalThe location, new halls and presses, purchase of land and its price, HR, timing, new orders, automotive products, clients...
read moreIveco Trucks appointed new marketing manager for Czech Rep and Slovakia
March 10, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe position was assumed by a person with experience in competitive truck manufacturer. Details...
read moreMobilita+: CSOB Leasing discounted leases of some cars to consumers in Czech Rep
March 10, 2015 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe affected Ford, Kia, Skoda, Hyundai, Volvo and Audi models, the current and the previous instalments, comparison with the ownership, validity of the special offer...
read moreBMW Group to make personnel changes in Central Europe
March 9, 2015 | 11:56pm CEToriginalOne manager of the Czech branch of BMW and Mini will move to Slovakia, causing a shift of another manager. The tender for the vacant position of...
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