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Cox Automotive: New light vehicle sales in USA to reach 4.03 million in Q4 (-4.7%), totaling 16.31 million in 2025 (+1.8%, 2024: 16.03 million cars and vans). Top 4 best-selling players (General Motors/GM, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai) took 2.6% share from rest of market, mainly from automakers Volkswagen (-0.6 pp), Stellantis (-0.5 pp) and Tesla (-0.4 pp). In 2026, US auto market to decline, when 8 out of 9 monitored indicators record drop – new sales 15.8 million (-2.4%), new retail sales 13.1 million (-1.5%), fleet sales 2.7 million (-6.1%), new lease volume 2.8 million (-12.6%), lease penetration 21% (-3 pp), certified pre-owned (CPO) sales 2.6 million (-2.2%), used sales 38.3 million (-0.9%), used retail sales 20.3 million (-0.7%), December 2026 y/y Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) 2% (+1.7%)
December 29, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed more than 808 MWh of electricity (+5% m/m; Prague: 137,444 kWh, South Moravian Region: 124,732 kWh, Vysočina Region: 102,059 kWh, South Bohemian Region: 99,096 kWh, other regions: 344,842 kWh) during 34,422 recharges (+6% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in November, 6,606 MWh during 282,047 recharges at more than 740 charging points at more than 360 stations in first 11 months
December 29, 2025 | 07:50am CETflashread more
HellermannTyton (manufacturer of products for fastening, fixing, installing, connecting, insulating, protecting, identifying electrical cables with more than 7,000 employees in 18 plants and other sales, distribution, development centers in 40 countries) opened 9,300 sqm plant for automotive and industrial sectors in Oragadam near Chennai, India, 19th factory to create over 200 jobs
December 29, 2025 | 07:43am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 2.1% in November (Volkswagen +3.5%; Stellantis +0.3%; Renault +2.3%; Hyundai -0.7%; Toyota -9.2%; BMW +4%; Mercedes-Benz -3.8%; Ford -4.7%; Volvo Cars -20.9%; SAIC +41.6%; Nissan -8.8%; Suzuki -20%; Tesla -34.2%; BYD +235.2%; Mazda +7.2%; Jaguar Land Rover -37.9%; Honda +37.9%; Mitsubishi -26.4%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +44.1%, PHEV +38.4%, HEV+MHEV +4.2%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +9.5%, petrol -21.9%, diesel -23.2%)
December 29, 2025 | 07:38am CETflashread more
Aures Holdings made Mototechna brand independent as dealer of premium nearly-new cars (including selected mainstream vehicles), planning to open six branches in Czechia, Slovakia, Poland within three years. Jan Hrubý appointed as Managing Director. Company opened its first independent branch in Prague, showroom in Hloubětín offers over 700 vehicles. Architectural design of interior of new Mototechna showroom undertaken by Czech studio Moris Design
December 29, 2025 | 07:32am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 6.7% y/y to 135,132 in November (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +20.1%, Hyundai -15.8%, Toyota -19%). Buses (Iveco +8.8%, SOR +110.8%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +300%) successful differently. Production results for January to November confirm that Czech automotive industry maintains high performance even in challenging year and continues its technological transformation. Electrified vehicles now account for fifth of domestic production, with dynamic growth observed not only in passenger cars (+84.6%) but also in bus segment (+179.1%), Petzl said. Electric car production increased by 82.2% to 29,802 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) manufacturing decreased by 4.5% to 105,330 units
December 29, 2025 | 07:28am CETflashread more
VDIK: German car market to grow by 0.4% to 2.83 million units in 2025 (2024: 2.82 million), of which 570,000 BEVs (+50%), 310,000 PHEVs (+62%), 130,000 HEVs (+0%), 650,000 MHEVs (+4%), 770,000 petrol/gasoline (-22%), 390,000 diesel (-19%) and 10,000 gas+other vehicles (-0%). In 2026, new car sales in Germany to reach 2.8-2.9 million (-1.1% to +2.5%). However, forecast depends mainly on how framework conditions for electric vehicles develop, Labbé said
December 29, 2025 | 07:21am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In November, 71,851 used cars sold in Czechia (-7.9% m/m, -2.1% y/y; BEV: 1,250 vehicles, +54.7% y/y) with average price of CZK 301,684 (EUR 12,405; -3.2% m/m, +2.7% y/y). Total of 151,427 used cars advertised in country, offer grew by 0.1% y/y
December 23, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2025 Western European new car sales outlook by 90,000 units from 11.58 million (+0.2%) to 11.67 million (+1%)
December 22, 2025 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Karel Kadlec, founder, owner and board chairman of CarTec Group (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin dealer in Ostrava, Liberec, Prague and Olomouc, service in Brno, Czechia), died at age of 65. His daughter Karin Kadlecová, who previously managed Ostrava branch, is taking over management of company
December 22, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 3.3% in November (vans +2.1%; trucks +4.4%; buses -62.4%; motorcycles -21.2%; trailers+semitrailers -3.5%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,143 -8.5%, PHEV: 1,000 +91.9%, LPG: 638 +24.6%, petrol: 14,605 +4.7%, diesel: 3,928 -10.9%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (18,533), 5,111 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+23.7%)
December 22, 2025 | 07:42am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 1.7% to 952,532 units in November. Sales to grow by 1% to 11.67 million in 2025
December 17, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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Sales of used cars in Das WeltAuto program in Czech Rep increased by 2.1 % in Q1-3
October 30, 2013 | 11:29pm CEToriginalInterest in individual brands, website traffic, version for smart phones, expansion of the sales network...
read moreArval succeeded in CD Cargo tender for car fleet management
October 29, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe use of full-service leasing, fleet size, brands and models of the vehicles, Arval on Board (electronic log book, GPS tracking) in all the vehicles...
read moreDajbych became exclusive distributor of Koni shock absorbers in Czech Rep, first in Central Europe
October 29, 2013 | 11:29pm CEToriginalHistory of the Koni brand from the ITT group, references from Aston Martin, products and application fields, Czech web, forthcoming e-shop...
read moreNew head of Adecco in Czech Rep became Ondrej Wysoglad
October 29, 2013 | 11:16pm CEToriginalHe has been working at the company for several years. Stefano Longo moved to another position within the group. Wysoglad’s objectives...
read moreRenocar relocated BMW dealership in Prague, added Mini brand
October 29, 2013 | 11:04pm CEToriginalLocation, parameters of the new complex, the amount of investment, the new director of Renocar Prague, sales plans, the new BMW 4 Series...
read moreAuto Esa increased sales of used cars by 22 % in Q1-3
October 29, 2013 | 10:52pm CEToriginalResults in September and Q3, interest in the Skoda cars, the results of a branch in Pardubice, taxi to used car shops for free, growth of client loyalty...
read moreAisin Seiki wants to build new plant in Czech Rep
October 28, 2013 | 11:39pm CEToriginalLocation, investment parameters, HR, introduction of new products, clients, growth plan for the years 2012-2016...
read moreAuto Duba expanded portfolio with Mitsubishi brand
October 28, 2013 | 11:14pm CEToriginalLocation, licensing partner, projected sales, results and objectives with the Kia brand, closing one showroom...
read moreCitroen and PSA Finance ceased offering Cashback credit in Czech Rep
October 28, 2013 | 10:48pm CEToriginalTest country within Central Europe, business results, example of funding at the best-selling model Citroen C4...
read moreVolvo began to provide package of free service works in Czech Rep
October 28, 2013 | 10:40pm CEToriginalThe range of services of Volvo Service 2.0, a service program for older cars 4+, the installation of the Czech language at a new price...
read moreALD Automotive Fleet Awards 2013: SkoFIN, ALD, Allianz, CCS, Elit and RWE successful in sixth year
October 28, 2013 | 10:27pm CEToriginalFleet muses for the Company Car of the Year in the Czech Republic went to Opel, Peugeot, Skoda, Mercedes, Range Rover, VW, Ford, Toyota and Mazda. Managers of the Year...
read moreAAA Auto improved sales outlook for 2013
October 28, 2013 | 10:15pm CEToriginalResults in September, 3Q and Q1-3, demand in individual markets, a new plan, inclusion of the Prague car centre in Google Street View...
read moreAutosympo 2013: Conference on alternative drives and R&D to be held in Czech Rep
October 28, 2013 | 09:51pm CEToriginalFocus on CNG, presentation of project LNG Masterplan, speakers from Skoda, VW, Tatra, Iveco, SOR, TUV Sud, Ricardo, Honeywell, Brano, ČZ or Motorpal...
read moreSkoFIN’s new business grew at double-digit pace in Q1-3
October 24, 2013 | 10:37pm CEToriginalThe number of contracts, the value of financed vehicles, results in new and used cars...
read moreLouwman prepares further expansion in Czech Rep
October 24, 2013 | 07:35am CEToriginalExtending the portfolio with the fourth brand, entry to the fourth city, timing, sales in 2013, HR, planned investments...
read moreSome parts manufacturers and car dealers to join fight against corruption in Czech Rep
October 23, 2013 | 10:42pm CEToriginalThese companies contributed financially to the Anti-Corrupt Practices Endowment Fund of billionaire Karel Janecek. Firms and the amount of the gift, the extent of corruption in the country, other activities...
read moreSkoda Auto sales up by 3.3% in September
October 23, 2013 | 10:22pm CEToriginalReturn to growth, double-digit growth in Central and Western Europe and the Czech Republic, the fall in the RIC markets, interest in various models, decline in Q1-3, positive development of orders...
read moreOne Honda dealer in Czech Rep stood against corrupt officials, court sent them to jail
October 22, 2013 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe dealer, location, planned extension of the dealer’s showroom, the required bribes, cooperation with the police, the extent of sentence...
read moreGS Caltex to increase production in Czech plant by 80 % by 2016
October 22, 2013 | 11:26pm CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, products, the carmakers’ subcontractor, clients in Central Europe, HR...
read moreACEA has new Secretary General after 12 years, Erik Jonnaert
October 22, 2013 | 11:16pm CEToriginalIvan Hodac will retire, but for now continues to act as a consultant of the Board of ACEA. The timing...
read moreFirst Land Rover showroom according to new concept to be built in Czech Rep
October 21, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe new dealership will be part of a complex of more premium brands. Location, investor-dealer, the brands, the timing of construction...
read moreTempus and Auto Bavarija want to sue BMW for EUR 100 million
October 21, 2013 | 11:46pm CEToriginalPrecautions, reopening of Tempus car centres, car servicing according to the age of the car, import of re-exported cars, establishment of a network of premium brands in Slovakia...
read morePorsche began offering branded financing in Czech Rep
October 21, 2013 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe products offered within Porsche Finance, parameters and interest, partner, basic and additional insurance...
read moreAdmosphere: Carmakers continue reducing investments in sales advertising in Czech Rep
October 21, 2013 | 11:20pm CEToriginalIn the spring of 2013, the decrease is advertising cost reached 7.2%, in the summer 9.3%. Results for individual months, advertising leaders (Skoda, Hyundai, Ford)...
read moreJan Barta moved to another position within SPGroup
October 21, 2013 | 12:43am CEToriginalJosef Moravec became the new sales director of the oldest Czech insurance company Slavia. His previous job, the new position of Barta...
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