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SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,093,000 (+3.6%) to 2,183,000 (+8%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 562,000 (+18.7%) to 597,000 (+26.2%), and 2027 forecast from 2,121,000 to 2,245,000, of which BEVs from 679,000 to 720,000
August 26, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Jičín Trade Fair 2026: Kobit to hold 30th fair of municipal, road maintenance, firefighting, other specialized equipment, vehicles in Jičín, Czechia on August 25-27. Total of 62 exhibitors to join event, including Autodráb, Avistech, Contsystem, Croy, EverLift, F Trucks (Ford Trucks), Futtec, Hanes, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik, I-Tec Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Manatech, Mateco Czechia, PPG Industries, Profi Auto CZ, Rothlehner, Scania Czech Republic, Seco Industries, Tatra Trucks, Terramet, UH Car, Unikont Group, Volvo Group Czech Republic, VOP CZ. In 2025, exhibition visited by 1,787 people
August 24, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 3.8% to 25,823 in July. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 27.4% (7,073 units, +43.8%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 8.4 pp to 68.9%
August 24, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 6% y/y in July, export by 4%. Main reason for decline is production stoppage lasting several weeks during retooling of a plant for electric vehicle manufacturing (BMW Munich), association mentioned. Total order intake decreased by 13% (domestic orders: -4%, foreign: -15%). To complete picture, current domestic order backlog stands 10% above previous year's level. This represents largest gap compared to prior-year figure seen this year and is likely to provide boost to domestic production following summer months, VDA concluded
August 24, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 800,000 cars, vans from 90.5 million (-1.9%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 89.7 million (-2.8%). This forecast would represent 2.8% year over year decline, as relative weakness in China, along with headwinds from economic and trade factors, drag down global industry. Middle East tensions appear to be re-escalating, which could risk higher oil prices and other associated side effects including fuel costs, inflation and consumer demand. Therefore, we are maintaining cautious stance on our global light-vehicle outlook for second half of year, Krafft (GlobalData) said
August 21, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 1.2% in July (motorcycles +10.9%; buses -11.9%; vans/trucks -8%; trailers -1.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 44.1% to 109,218 units (78,609 BEVs +61.7%, 30,609 PHEVs +12.5%), representing share of 40.7% (29.3+11.4%)
August 21, 2026 | 07:43am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 9% in July (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -15.6%; trucks -15.7%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 11.6 pp to 29.1% in first 7 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.3 pp to 79.6%
August 20, 2026 | 07:46am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA apparently fell in July (JD Power/GlobalData: +1.4%; Cox Automotive: -0.4%, -1.8% after revision; Mobility Global: -1.3%). July’s headline sales results are unquestionably impressive, but evaluating year-over-year results requires consideration of what happened year ago, King (JD Power) said
August 20, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 555,700 vehicles to customers in H1, representing increase of 9.1% (Octavia 96,500 cars, -1%; Kodiaq 74,600, +15.2%; Kamiq 65,400, +1.9%; Fabia 61,900, +2.5%; Elroq 59,900, +74.8%; Karoq 49,800, -4.5%; Enyaq 48,300, +24.7%; Superb 35,300, -3.5%; Scala 27,100, -0.4%; Kylaq 22,300, +10.9%; Kushaq 7,800, +13.7%; Slavia 6,800, +0.2%). Sales in Europe-31 (468,300, +11.6% – Germany 120,400, +19.6%; Czechia 48,900, +6.9%; UK 46,600, +6.6%; Poland 34,500, +14.2%) and some Asian (India 35,700, +7.4%) and African countries (Morocco 3,300, +7.8%; Egypt 3,300, +62%; Tunisia 900, +23.6%) grew, China (700, -90.4%) experienced decline. Automaker increased deliveries of electric vehicles by 40.1% to 132,300 (108,200 BEVs, +48.3%; 24,100 PHEVs, +11.8%). Strong initial response to Epiq and Peaq, with more than 30,000 orders received for two models to date, underlines appeal of these latest additions to our range. Thanks to outstanding performance of Enyaq and Elroq, Škoda became fourth-best-selling BEV brand in Europe and second-best-selling European brand overall, Jahn said
August 17, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
Aures Holdings sold 1,646 used battery electric vehicles (+98.8%) in AAA Auto and Mototechna car centers in Czechia, Poland and Slovakia in H1, of which 1,335 BEVs in Czechia (+108.6%). Sales in our company grew at faster pace than overall Czech market. Group thus once again confirmed its position as number one on secondary market for battery electric vehicles, Vaněček said
August 17, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
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Clio Days: Renault holds open days in Czech Rep until end of April
April 19, 2013 | 02:48am CEToriginalDiscounted air-conditioning cleaning, discounted accessories packages, maintenance costs, financing, cooperation with Czech Miss...
read moreSkoFIN increased number of signed contracts in Q1 by 22%
April 19, 2013 | 02:43am CEToriginalFinancing volume went up by 15.1%. The company recorded growth despite the decline of the car market. Financing penetration...
read moreHyundai holds spring service event in Czech Rep in Q2
April 19, 2013 | 02:39am CEToriginalVehicle inspection and disinfection of air conditioning for CZK 299, four summer tires for the price of two, open days’ weekend...
read moreFive German companies seeking to enter Czech e-mobility and fuel cell market
April 17, 2013 | 02:18am CEToriginalThe companies and their products/services, demanded partners from both production and sales, the possibility of meeting at a conference in Prague...
read moreBrano returned to direct suppliers of Volkswagen Group, including Skoda Auto
April 17, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginalLost orders in recent years; the goal to focus, apart from Volkswagen, also on General Motors; GM's successful audit...
read more2013 Bratislava Motor Show: 42 brands to introduce 88 Slovak premieres
April 17, 2013 | 12:38am CEToriginalAbsence of five volume brands, Exclusive Salon, test drives, a conference on block exemption, Renault dealer conference...
read moreHyundai Motor Group wants to expand further in production of automotive components
April 16, 2013 | 12:19am CEToriginalMastering the production chain, the share of supplies from its own companies for the plant in the Czech Republic, other possibilities of replacing suppliers…
read moreVysek: Jaguar Land Rover wants to grow further in Czech Rep in 2013, despite decline in premium segment
April 16, 2013 | 12:04am CEToriginalSales in Q1, the plan for 2013, new models, demand for the new Range Rover, promotions, a new service partner, personnel strengthening of the importer, fleet...
read moreDacia prepared credit package with advantages worth more than CZK 10,000 in Czech Rep
April 15, 2013 | 11:49pm CEToriginalDacia Box includes zero fees, extended warranty, interest below 10%, accident insurance rate to 2% and an accessories package. An example, the Logan II from CZK 159,900...
read moreJames Muir to leave post of Seat head
April 15, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginalJurgen Stackmann, who previously worked at Skoda Auto, becomes the new CEO of the unprofitable carmaker. Muir’s new job...
read moreMaly (PwC): Sale of cars and vans in Czech Rep to return to growth at end of 2013
April 15, 2013 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe outlook for Q2 2013, H2 2013 and 2014; the expected development of macroeconomic indicators; consumer confidence according to CSU...
read moreAutomotive Forum 2013: IIR holds conferences Auto, E-mobility and Fleet Management in Prague in early June
April 15, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginalSpeakers from KPMG, Skoda, Hyundai, PSA, Volvo, Plastika, Witte, CEZ, RWE, E.ON or CzechInvest; discounts and benefits for Autofox readers...
read moreHunday Motor not to expand its plant in Czech Rep by 2018
April 15, 2013 | 12:03am CEToriginalThe reason is the decline in European market and the need to export cars from Nosovice outside Europe. Partial substitution of Korean factories...
read moreTomas Kotera moved within Skoda Auto from Czech Rep abroad
April 14, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginalHe worked at the Czech carmaker’s headquarters in the communications department for many years. A new location and position, the current team of the communications department...
read moreSkoda Auto’s sales declined by 12% in March
April 11, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe fall did not spare even the largest brand's markets in China, Germany, Russia and the Czech Republic. However, in some countries Skoda managed to increase its market share. Interest in various models...
read morePSA and Toyota apparently prepare second model for Czech plant, TPCA denied it
April 11, 2013 | 12:19am CEToriginalHowever, Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 mini cars are prepared for a generational
replacement. Details of the new model, the development also in the Czech Republic...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 19% in March
April 11, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalBMW, Seat and Mazda showed good results. Decline mitigation compared to February, the results of brands, steady demand for trucks...
read moreO.K. Trans and Fliegl developed new way to transport tires
April 11, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginalThe first DAF trucks in operation, details of the system, higher safety, certification by Dekra, clients-tire manufacturers...
read moreSmithNovak holds Crash Hunting conference in Prague on May 16
April 10, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginalMajor topics; speakers from Allianz, Generali, Ford, Deloitte, CAAS, MM Car, Partners, European Compensation Services; focus groups; price...
read moreSkoda Auto increased fleet sales by 4.5% in 2012
April 10, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginalThe moderate growth in Western and Central Europe, the steep growth in Eastern Europe, the largest market in Germany, the continued implementation of the Fit for Fleet program...
read moreDataforce: Hyundai overtook Skoda in retail sales in Czech Rep, only temporarily
April 9, 2013 | 12:04am CEToriginalAccording to data of Skoda Auto, it is not the case. The influence of generational change of the Octavia, the situation in fleet sales, the profile of Dataforce...
read moreAllianz and Ford established cooperation to combat poor quality repairers in Czech Rep
April 8, 2013 | 11:40pm CEToriginalStepping up the quality of repairs after an accident, repairs at authorized garages or unbranded certified repair shops, the battle with crash hunters...
read moreFord to cancel special prices in Czech Rep, discounts to be included in standard price lists
April 8, 2013 | 12:47am CEToriginalSimplifying the offer, the first affected model, discounted Focus and reduced surcharges for body styles, interest in Ecoboost engines, the action for the Mondeo...
read moreVahland: Skoda Octavia Combi should remain best-selling station wagon in Europe
April 8, 2013 | 12:39am CEToriginalStart of production, price from CZK 364,900, surcharge of CZK 55,000 for the 4x4 drive, best selling AWD car in the Czech Republic, the arrival of the Octavia Scout, extended warranty...
read moreVolkswagen still holds largest market share in Czech Rep, followed by Germany
April 8, 2013 | 12:02am CEToriginalThe carmaker sells more cars and vans in the Czech Republic than in Poland. Results in CEE and Germany, countries with a market share of over 20%...
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