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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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APPAA proposes making data from vehicle registry available to scan odometers
July 6, 2014 | 10:59pm CEToriginalIt aims to submit a proposal to the Ministry of Transport soon. The current mileage control options in the Czech Republic are insufficient, according to the association of used car shops...
read moreTI Automotive to expand one plant in Czech Republic
July 3, 2014 | 12:08am CEToriginalThe company operates factories in three cities in the country. The location, reasons, the size of the new hall, HR, timing, products...
read moreProgress-Werk Oberkirch to invest EUR 25 million in Czech Rep
July 1, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalLocation, four stages, new halls, timing, HR, government incentives, products, customers, PWO investment plan for 2014...
read moreAnother top manager left Toyota Motor in Central Europe
July 1, 2014 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThis is a consequence of the reorganization of the distribution of Toyota and Lexus cars in Central Europe. The long-time manager of the Japanese carmaker, his successor...
read moreSGP Sorting Group entered Czech Rep
July 1, 2014 | 11:41pm CEToriginalEight countries covered, sales director for Czech market, HR, outsourcing of quality control of auto parts, clients ranking from suppliers...
read moreCar Importers Association does not intend to publish detailed statistics of registered vehicles in Czech Rep
June 30, 2014 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThese include e.g. statistics of short-term deregistrations or statistics by owner. Reasons, the Ministry of Transport activity, the situation in Germany...
read moreArval re-insured its fleet at single insurer in Czech Rep
June 30, 2014 | 04:03am CEToriginalDetails of the selection procedure (reasons, the number of cars, the participants, the winner, timing), simplifying the product offer in the car insurance...
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in EU rose by 10.8% in May
June 29, 2014 | 10:54pm CEToriginalWhile registrations of vans and buses grew, the interest in trucks declined. Results in individual countries, data for five months...
read moreSkoda Auto continues with extended shifts in Fabia production in Czech Rep
June 25, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe reason for this measure, dates, above-standard overtimes paid after the second shift at the plant in Mlada Boleslav, the parallel production of the second and third generation...
read moreR.Bourgeois to move its plant in Czech Rep
June 25, 2014 | 01:50am CEToriginalPresent and new location, the size of the hall, the reasons for moving, timing, spot-welding for the automotive industry, clients...
read moreTauber (Genesis Capital): New owner wants to support growth of Swell with other acquisitions
June 25, 2014 | 01:40am CEToriginalThe new owner of Czech R&D company and its profile, the new executives and their competencies, the most important clients...
read moreInvelt began to carry out next major investment in Czech Rep
June 25, 2014 | 01:32am CEToriginalLocation, reasons, brands, previous investments of the dealer of BMW, Mini and Alpina brands and seller of electric vehicles...
read moreHyundai: Czech car market fell by 10.5% y/y in January-May
June 24, 2014 | 12:15am CEToriginalHowever, it grew according to statistics of registrations. Results of the Hyundai brand, the most desirable models...
read moreCitroën renewed campaign with Fantomas in Czech Rep
June 24, 2014 | 12:06am CEToriginalThe techno packets for CZK 1 were complemented by an offer of a repurchasing bonus for an old car. Models concerned...
read moreCode of Ethics: 17 Hyundai dealers in Czech Rep terminated dealer contract with distributor
June 23, 2014 | 12:02am CEToriginalAccording to the dealer association, penalties for not signing the code made the business impossible. Statement of the law firm and Hyundai Motor Czech, the impeachment of President...
read moreNissan and CEZ extend cooperation in development of e-mobility in Czech Rep
June 22, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will supply the energy company with fast charging stations from its European partner. Installation locations, timing, versatility of the stations, standards...
read moreLeasePlan Go: LeasePlan to focus on SME and sole traders with fleet to 10 cars
June 22, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe first countries including the Czech Republic, specifications of operating lease, brands and models, prices, sales through the e-shop, microsite, competition, business plan, advertising campaign, client car rental...
read moreHyundai Motor to replace head of representation in Czech Rep
June 20, 2014 | 05:14am CEToriginalHe is leaving at the time of conflict of half of dealers with the distributor. His new job, the successor...
read moreOne Volvo dealer ended in Czech Rep
June 20, 2014 | 05:03am CEToriginalIt is a company that tried to restore a dealership after the unsuccessful previous provider. The location, companies, property problems with the showroom...
read moreDacia Picnic: Renault holds first meeting of Dacia owners in Czech Rep
June 19, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe date, place, concept proved from abroad, tombola, the number of registered participants, microsite...
read moreEighteen HEVs and nine EVs registered in Czech Rep in May 2014
June 19, 2014 | 04:00am CEToriginalThe registry also newly includes 74 vehicles powered by CNG and 102 cars on LPG. Leaders of alternative drive, the first Volvo and Mitsubishi hybrids...
read moreAutobond to open second Ford dealership in Czech Rep
June 18, 2014 | 10:56pm CEToriginalLocation, timing, history of the showroom, preparations for the flagship showroom of Ford Store, dealer situation in the region...
read moreLubomir Drasar and Pavel Krois sold Swell
June 17, 2014 | 12:18am CEToriginalThe new owner and his profile, the new headquarters, management changes, financial results in 2013, HR...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell in m/m comparison in May 2014
June 16, 2014 | 11:41pm CEToriginalWhile the prices of new cars were flat, used cars became cheaper. Prices of servicing and spare parts, detailed data, the annual development...
read moreNew Mercedes-Benz dealership to be built in Czech Rep
June 16, 2014 | 06:36am CEToriginalThe investment will be carried out by one existing dealer. Location, partner, reasons, parameters of the sales and service centre, timing, HR...
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