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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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CB Auto ceased sales of one brand, replaced it with another
May 28, 2014 | 01:32am CEToriginalThe company is still a dealer of five brands in three cities in the Czech Republic. Locations, brands, reasons, details...
read morePeugeot Emotion Day 2014: Peugeot holds test roadshow in Czech Rep
May 28, 2014 | 01:21am CEToriginalThe event is visiting 31 cities within two months and there will be 13 cars available for testing. Program, microsite, the result of the campaign ‘7 Days of Peugeot’...
read moreIvan Navrata left Tatra Trucks
May 26, 2014 | 10:59pm CEToriginalNew director of the administration of the Czech truck manufacturer...
read moreAGC Automotive expanded plant in Czech Rep
May 25, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe location, amount of investment, size of the new hall, HR, contracts from Daimler for new Mercedes-Benz models, other clients, increase in production of automotive glass in Europe...
read moreUniCredit Leasing expanded offer of operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep
May 25, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalUntil recently, the company provided it only for BMW cars under the brand financing, now for all brands. Variations, prices, example...
read moreOpel Star Week: Opel holds traditional one-week campaign in Czech Rep and Slovakia
May 23, 2014 | 05:57am CEToriginalThe term, affected models, bonuses and benefits, the results of previous campaign Opel 24 Hours...
read moreMarketing Initiative of the Year 2013/14 in Czech Rep: Hyundai succeeded with comparative campaign with Skoda cars
May 23, 2014 | 01:22am CEToriginalVictory in the category, other finalists, absolute winner, details of the survey, response and campaign of Skoda Auto...
read moreAudi Quattro Experience: Audi holds test event of AWD cars in Czech Rep
May 21, 2014 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe city, date, models to be tested, a competition for an Audi Sportback S1 for the weekend...
read moreOpel won two new corporate clients in Czech Rep
May 21, 2014 | 02:12am CEToriginalCompanies, size of fleets, models and colours, brand change, supplier-dealer and its business plans for 2014...
read moreSaint-Gobain Sekurit prepares new investment in Czech Rep
May 20, 2014 | 01:45am CEToriginalLocation, new halls for the production of automotive glass, capacity of the plan, timing, HR, clients...
read moreSOR completed rotation of several managers
May 20, 2014 | 01:35am CEToriginalAt the same time, the Czech bus manufacturer made a change to the structure of the sales department and strengthened marketing...
read moreOpel to strengthen communication of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep and Slovakia
May 20, 2014 | 01:28am CEToriginalThe importer has chosen two PR agencies, which will focus on product and corporate communications. The results of the tender, targeting of the Opel LCV brand...
read moreVolkswagen to produce one Skoda model in Poland
May 15, 2014 | 11:06pm CEToriginalIt will be a further step in its strategy to produce sister models of the Volkswagen Group brands in one place. The model, locations, timing...
read moreAGC Automotive received contract on hybrid model from Porsche
May 14, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalProduction of two types of glass will be ensured by a factory in the Czech Republic. Model, volume of production, other clients, expansion of the Chuderice plant, HR...
read moreVolvo Group has appointed new Sales Director of Renault Trucks for Czech Rep
May 14, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe function has been taken by a manager from Slovakia. His predecessor has moved into the field of construction machinery. Details...
read moreHyundai began offering branded operating lease in Czech Rep, Arval became partner
May 14, 2014 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe product brand, dealers involved in the pilot operation, the target group, the situation in Central Europe...
read moreSDA: Carmakers prepared concept for quality vehicle repairs in Czech Rep
May 14, 2014 | 12:19am CEToriginalDetails of the Fair-Play concept, signatories to the memorandum, the attitude of insurers and the UOHS, renewal of the commission for the automotive industry...
read moreLinda Jackson to become new head of Citroen brand
May 14, 2014 | 12:11am CEToriginalAt the same time, PSA appointed the head of the DS premium brand. Frederic Banzet will be promoted to...
read moreBrisk won contract for new range of engines from Volkswagen
May 13, 2014 | 12:59am CEToriginalProduct, R&D, success in the pre-audit, other products and clients…
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up m/m in April 2014
May 13, 2014 | 12:28am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, the prices of used cars stagnated. Prices of servicing and spare parts went up. Detailed information, y/y development...
read moreSkoFIN renewed campaign with guarantee of best financing offer
May 13, 2014 | 12:15am CEToriginalCreative representation was made by another agency than a year ago. Promo mix, example of a credit with the last increased payment...
read moreDS Tour: Citroen holds roadshow with premium brand DS in Czech Rep
May 13, 2014 | 12:08am CEToriginalCities and dates, models for testing, autographs of ambassador Simona Krainova, microsite, business results...
read moreOpel: Re-exports of new cars in Czech Rep continue to grow
May 11, 2014 | 10:26pm CEToriginalData for the first four months and the individual brands, ranking in sales, significant growth in sales and market share of Opel, the development of short-term registrations in 2012-2014...
read moreHyundai: Czech car market fell by more than 10% in April
May 11, 2014 | 10:09pm CEToriginalAccording to statistics of registrations, it grew though. Results of Hyundai, the most demanded models…
read moreAuto Styl and Auto Brejla denied cooperation with Auto Charouz group
May 6, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginalAuto Charouz yet mentions these dealers as its partners. The current offer of brands, closure of one showroom...
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