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Automotive Europe 2026: Reuters Events to hold conference on automotive industry in Frankfurt, Germany on June 30 – July 1, focusing on software defined vehicles (SDVs), supply chain and manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI). Representatives of Smart Europe, Lynk & Co, Volvo Cars, Hyundai Motor Europe, Hyundai Connected Mobility, Chery, Ampere Cars/Renault, Nissan, Nio, VinFast, Volkswagen Group, Audi, Cariad, BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Shell, JATO, Publicis Sapient, Ascentt, Madox Square, P3, Autobrains, BeyondMath, Berghof Foundation, Telenor IOT, Counterpoint Research, Aumovio, Allnex, Cox Automotive Europe, Bosch, CATL, Women Automotive Network to speak at event
June 29, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Automakers, suppliers in Czechia reported record production volume, profitability in Q1. We have had two record years (2024, 2025) and I think that production to be at least at same level in 2026 (1.47 million vehicles), maybe even higher. This is thanks to very good technical capabilities in Czech Republic, still relatively favorable production costs and also brands that are currently doing well in Europe (Škoda, Toyota, Hyundai), Jahn (AutoSAP) said. This is happening in midst of transformation of automotive industry from fossil-fuel to zero-emission road mobility (2015-2035), primarily from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) to electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs)
June 29, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In May, 76,459 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (+4.9% m/m, +4% y/y; BEV: 2,502 vehicles, +100%) with average price of CZK 327,770 (EUR 13,500; +1.1%, +8.3%) and average age 12 years (+0 years). Recent slight cooling of market, caused by rising fossil fuel prices, has apparently ended with onset of warm spring weather, Vaněček said
June 29, 2026 | 07:34am CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 5% to 25,529 in May. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 25.8% (6,598 units, +21.6%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 4.9 pp to 65.6%
June 26, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 600,000 cars, vans from 91.7 million (-0.4%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 91.1 million (-1.1%). Ongoing conflict in Middle East is one factor driving these declines, as another month has passed without resolution, continuing to create downstream effects on energy prices, GDP growth and consumer confidence, even in regions with limited direct exposure to region. In addition, sales in China remain weak as slow implementation of new subsidy scheme has led further reductions to our forecast, Krafft (GlobalData) said
June 24, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 0.1% in May (motorcycles +7.3%; buses -12.9%; vans/trucks -5.8%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 28.8% to 87,890 units (59,969 BEVs +39.3%, 27,921 PHEVs +10.9%), representing share of 36.7% (25+11.7%)
June 24, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
'Car Body Parts: Materials and Forming Processes 2026': Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 3rd conference on development, production of structural, outer skin car body parts in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 23-24. Representatives of BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Ford Otosan, Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Steel, General Motors/GM, Andreas Stihl, TPI/Thixotropic Piston Injection Technology, Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk, Yizumi Holdings, Costamp Group, Voestalpine Stahl, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, AP&T, NiobelCon, Beycelik Gestamp, DeepForm, CAIQ, POSCO, SandboxAQ, Toyotetsu, Alcoa, Fraunhofer IFAM, Henkel, HRC, Magnetto Automotive/CLN Group, JFE Steel, Constellium, Fontana Group, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Resoniks, Newston Automated Solutions, ArcelorMittal, Coşkunöz Metal Form, Civan Lasers, Stirweld, ThyssenKrupp Steel, Pressler Technologies Group to speak at congress
June 22, 2026 | 08:25am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France down up 3.7% in May (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -10.5%; trucks -2.5%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 10 pp to 27.8% in first 5 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 10.5 pp to 78.7%
June 22, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA apparently rose in May (JD Power/GlobalData: +1.9%; Cox Automotive: +0.1%; S&P Global Mobility: -1.3%). However, as has been case for last three months, year-over-year comparisons are being clouded by what happened year ago when consumers reacted to perceived risk of higher prices from vehicle tariffs, King (JD Power) said
June 22, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
Automotive Life Cycle Assessment (A-LCA) 2026: Eurogas to hold webinar on measuring environmental impacts (carbon footprints) across entire life of vehicles, according to methodology under development by UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) on June 16. Representatives of Renault Group, Robert Bosch, Eurogas, NTSEL (Japan's National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory), JRC (European Commission Joint Research Centre) to speak at event
June 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,048,000 (+1.3%) to 2,093,000 (+3.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 584,000 (+23.5%) to 562,000 (+18.7%), and 2027 forecast from 2,084,000 to 2,121,000, of which BEVs from 685,000 to 679,000
June 16, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
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Kirchhoff Automotive wants to expand production in CEE
December 5, 2012 | 04:19am CEToriginalAmong other things, building a plant in the Czech Republic is also considered. The sites considered, the company’s requirements, HR, products, clients, the expected sales growth in 2012...
read moreHeidenhain to build two new plants in Czech Rep
December 5, 2012 | 04:10am CEToriginalThe reason is the growing demand for production and storage of two subsidiaries. Locations, HR, production not only for the automotive industry...
read moreMSX International and Nissan extended cooperation in Europe
December 5, 2012 | 04:04am CEToriginalMSX opened a dealers support centre for CEE countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia for Nissan in Budapest. The range of activities, other clients of MSX...
read moreSkoda moved Czech representation from Mlada Boleslav to Prague
December 5, 2012 | 03:28am CEToriginalLocation, HR, approach to partners and key customers, moving four of the five departments, the current dealer network, sales in 2012...
read moreO.K. Trans increased revenues by 25% in 2011, also thanks to Automotive
December 5, 2012 | 03:19am CEToriginalConfirmation of orders from Continental, the fleet, two DAF service centres in the Czech Republic, clients from the automotive industry...
read moreCARspider prepares new tools
December 5, 2012 | 03:13am CEToriginalThis Czech online car sales broker also has a microsite for each brand. Car offer, financing partner, details of functionalities...
read moreSohnergroup to build plant in Czech Rep, eighth worldwide
December 4, 2012 | 04:27am CEToriginalThe joint venture of Steffen Sohner, location, scale of investment, timing, HR, retraining centre, products, clients...
read moreGumotex expects revenue growth of 7.6% in 2012
December 4, 2012 | 04:16am CEToriginalThe reason is also an expansion of its Automotive division. Plants, investments in 2011-2012, HR, products, OEM clients (carmakers, suppliers)...
read moreSkoda A-Entry: Eight versions, four bodies, four brands, four plants so far
December 2, 2012 | 11:15pm CEToriginalTerms of individual model start-ups, the new Volkswagen factories in China, production plans for Skoda Rapid/Seat Toledo, the first global development project of Skoda Auto, body structure...
read moreBosch to invest EUR 12 million in Ceske Budejovice by 2014
December 2, 2012 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe investment will go into equipment of a new hall, technology centre and transfer of Denoxtronic production from Austria. HR, clients, 20th anniversary of the plant...
read moreSnezka Nachod to close one plant in Czech Rep
December 2, 2012 | 11:04pm CEToriginalThe group will then have eight facilities with more than 1,000 employees in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Location, HR, products, clients...
read moreEco&Safety bonus 2000$: Ford Charouz prepared loyalty program for 5 years when buying new car
December 2, 2012 | 10:59pm CEToriginalDiscounts, products, services, partners, savings, United-Auto discount card, insurance without participation, payment protection insurance with a guarantee of car purchase...
read moreJiri Kaluzik left the post of CEO of Gumotex after 20 years
December 2, 2012 | 10:54pm CEToriginalThe decision is related to a change in the shareholder structure. Kaluzik’s activity in the Board, a new managing director, an extension of activities with prefabricated halls...
read moreAutomotive Service Parts chose SkoFIN to finance its first fleet
November 28, 2012 | 09:08pm CEToriginalThe form of financing, the numbers and models of cars of not only Volkswagen Group brands, their utilization, fleet management...
read moreBorgWarner sold spark plug business to Federal-Mogul
November 28, 2012 | 09:01pm CEToriginalIt is a small part of the Beru activities, which BorgWarner acquired in 2005. The business volume, affected plants in Europe...
read moreFord to reduce production of B-Max in Romania
November 28, 2012 | 08:48pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker will transfer the employees of the factory in Craiova to the engine plant. Details, production schedules, layoffs at the supplier Magna...
read moreMercedes-Benz plans dealership in Jihlava
November 27, 2012 | 11:38pm CEToriginalVysocina is the only region in the Czech Republic where the brand has not yet had a dealer of cars, vans or trucks. Options, sales potential, competition...
read moreNew auto parts distributor Automotive Service Parts established in Czech Rep
November 27, 2012 | 11:27pm CEToriginalASP leased a facility after bankrupt company Auto Stangl. Location, web, the frequency of deliveries, network of sales representatives in Czechia and Slovakia, suppliers of parts, liquids and accessories...
read moreMost EU countries already joined EUCARIS, Czech Rep to be probably among the last
November 27, 2012 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe Czech Republic was connected to EUCARIS in 1996-1999. The final implementation in Slovakia, the statistics for H1 2012, linking with eCall...
read moreRicardo strengthens in production of automotive components
November 27, 2012 | 03:37am CEToriginalA contract from McLaren was added to the orders from Bugatti and Ford. Development projects, nonstop development using time zones, clients...
read moreSixt reported decline in turnover in Czech Rep in 2011, number of deals went up though
November 27, 2012 | 03:29am CEToriginalThis is due to continued pressure on prices. Developments in operational leasing and car rental, demand for EVs, partners for financing, 100th anniversary...
read moreMonto became member of Czech Automotive Industry Association
November 26, 2012 | 04:27am CEToriginalThe company offers services of quality control, HR agency and installations of efficient LED and induction lighting. Clients...
read moreFleet of the Year 2013: Most popular fleet car in Czech Rep is Skoda Octavia
November 22, 2012 | 03:43am CEToriginalThis year it was nominated in another category. Individual categories have the following winners - Skoda, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Ford...
read moreJana Hrabeova to leave Veletrhy Brno
November 22, 2012 | 03:22am CEToriginalSince 2008, she has been in charge of PR and advertising in BVV. Her successors for Autosalon, Autotec/Eurotrans and Motosalon fairs, Hrabeova’s new job...
read moreAuto Charouz plans to open another showroom in Czech Rep
November 21, 2012 | 03:35am CEToriginalNow the group is choosing the brand. Location, history of the showroom, considered variants, restoring Lotus representation...
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