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GlobalData: Global production of battery electric vehicles to increase by 26% to 14.4 million in 2025 (2024: 11.4 million), by 19% to 17.1 million in 2026 and more than double to 37 million by 2032 (2027: 20.7 million, 2028: 24.2 million, 2029: 27.8 million, 2030: 31.3 million, 2031: 34.6 million) – China: 13.5 million BEVs, Europe: 11.8 million, North America: 5.9 million, Rest of World: 5.8 million. EV market is expected to grow steadily in years ahead, supported by strong government incentives, ongoing technology improvements, and rising consumer preference for cleaner transportation, Shiledar said
December 30, 2025 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Project M-LightEn (Monocoque architecture – Lightweight and Low Energy): Gordon Murray Group/GMG (Gordon Murray Automotive/GMA, Gordon Murray Advanced Engineering/GMAE, Gordon Murray Special Vehicles/GMSV) aims to develop new ultra-lightweight vehicle monocoque architecture within three years that is 25% lighter and 50% less carbon (CO2) intensive than current super sports models (T.33, T.33 Spider, T.50, T.50s, S1 LM with Cosworth V12 engines). GBP 11.5 million project has funding support from Innovate UK and Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), with government grant of GBP 5.5 million. Venture is projected to create as many as 160 new jobs across GMG and partners Carbon ThreeSixty, Constellium UTC, Brunel University of London. British automaker expects development results to be available for low-volume commercial use from late 2027. Altair (Siemens Digital Industries Software) to assist with project through C123 concept development process, HyperWorks simulation platform
December 30, 2025 | 07:36am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 29,828 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in November (+81.9%; 24,509 battery electric vehicles, +99.8%, 5,319 plug-in hybrids, +28.8%), of which 29,802 cars (+82.2%; Škoda: 21,173 BEVs, +149.8%, 3,217 PHEVs, +28.9%; Hyundai: 3,310 BEVs, -11.8%, 2,102 PHEVs, +28.6%) and 26 buses (SOR: 13 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 13 BEVs)
December 30, 2025 | 07:27am CETflashread more
Dataforce: New car sales in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) to fall by 0.1% to 3,310,000 in 2025 (2024: 3,314,000), of which 650,000 battery electric vehicles (+38%) representing 19.6% penetration. In 2026, registrations to increase by 4.7% to 3,466,000 units, of which 860,000 BEVs (+32%) representing 24.8% share. For company cars, BEVs to become dominant fuel/power type in 2026, company added
December 30, 2025 | 07:21am CETflashread more
Auto In (Ford, Volvo, Hyundai, Škoda, Kia, Mazda, Peugeot dealer in Pardubice, Svitavy, Liberec, Ostrava, Pilsen, Ústí nad Labem, Děčín, Benešov, Mladá Boleslav, Brno and Ústí nad Orlicí, Czechia) opened BYD dealership in Prague, to rebuild former 460 sqm showroom of Auto In Garant used car shop as part of branch in Průhonice-Čestlice (Ford service, In Lease Store car rental, Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycle dealerships)
December 30, 2025 | 07:17am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in November, by 1.1% y/y (new: +0.1% m/m, +0.7% y/y; used: +0.5%, +1.4%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.1%, +9.4%), spare parts and accessories (+0.0%, -0.4%), fuels and oils (+1.6%, -2.5%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.3%, +5.3%)
December 30, 2025 | 07:13am CETflashread more
VDIK: New car sales in Germany to increase by 0.4% to 2.83 million units in 2025 (2024: 2.82 million), of which 34% to be registered by private individuals (960,000, +5%, 2024: 913,382), 30% by fleet customers (845,000, -7%, 911,591), 25% by automakers and dealers (710,000, +4%, 684,826), 11% by car rental and leasing companies (315,000, +3%, 307,192)
December 30, 2025 | 07:07am CETflashread more
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
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Auto Esa wants to build network of used car shops in Czech Rep
November 6, 2012 | 04:31am CEToriginalThe company thus plans to expand outside of Prague. Planned branches, start of expansion, investments, use of corporate synergies...
read moreAndy Higgins left post of Chevrolet head for CEE after three years
November 6, 2012 | 04:22am CEToriginalJoao Falcao Neves became the new managing director of Chevrolet Central & Eastern Europe, who came from…
read moreNew car sales up in Czech Rep in October for first time after three months
November 6, 2012 | 04:04am CEToriginalGrowth of 7.4% was driven by Volkswagen, Kia, Citroen, BMW, Dacia, Audi, Ford and Skoda brands. Registrations of LCVs, trucks and buses went down. Results of the brands, PwC’s comment...
read moreInteraction expands abroad, became distributor of Carsystem products in Slovakia
November 6, 2012 | 03:52am CEToriginalIt happened after eight years of collaboration between the two companies in the Czech Republic. The new headquarters, 20th anniversary on the market...
read moreArval holds seminar on TCO and alternative drives in Prague on November 9
November 6, 2012 | 03:48am CEToriginalThe event is for existing and potential clients. Speakers, registration...
read morePorsche might reach annual output of 200,000 cars earlier than in 2018
November 5, 2012 | 04:37am CEToriginalIt is suggested by the growing interest in the Cayenne and Panamera models as well as the plan for the Macan. Third shift in Leipzig, start-up of Macan’s production, the plan for the Czech Republic...
read moreVarroc completed acquisition of automotive lighting business from Visteon
November 5, 2012 | 04:29am CEToriginalNew name of Varroc Lighting Systems, CEO, profile of global and Czech activities, locations, HR, customers, Czech executives, 2012 sales plan...
read moreAuto Esa opened fourth used car shop - cheap cars centre in Prague
November 5, 2012 | 04:16am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company moved the sale of vans. The current offer, growth of the sales area, locations, specialization of the four car centres…
read moreALD Automotive Fleet Awards 2012: Fifth year was dominated by Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota Motor
November 5, 2012 | 03:49am CEToriginalThese carmakers took home four, or more precisely three awards. The winners of each category (products/services, vehicles, managers)...
read moreA. Charouz Motors opened third Jaguar and Land Rover dealership in Prague
November 2, 2012 | 03:42am CEToriginalThis is again located in the eastern half of the capital. Location, parameters of the sales and service complex, the VIP & Diplomatic department, history of the showroom...
read moreSkoda Auto started to use 3D printing
November 1, 2012 | 02:44am CEToriginalMeanwhile, the company uses it in development, not in serial production of automotive components. Details of application, an expansion of R&D centre in Mlada Boleslav, growth of development orders from Volkswagen...
read moreInnovative Components Technologies (ICT) focuses on interior parts, sold one plant in Europe
November 1, 2012 | 02:36am CEToriginalThe concerned factory and its products, buyer of the plant, a name change, customers...
read moreAndy-auta began offering subsidized loan with excess coverage for used cars
November 1, 2012 | 02:27am CEToriginalVariations according to age of the car, details of the new product, the obligation of extended warranty, partners for finance and insurance, the second branch in the Czech Republic...
read moreCzech carmakers, parts producers and universities begin to use 3D printing
October 31, 2012 | 03:36am CEToriginalManufacturer of 3D printers Stratasys, Czech distributor and its clients, the possibility of products, reduction of industrial dependence on China, the outlook of Boston Consulting Group...
read moreNew BMW showroom to be built in Czech Rep
October 31, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginalA new BMW dealership will be opened by the existing dealer of several brands operating in several cities. The company, location, two showrooms, opening...
read morePilsner Urquell chose other partner for car fleet rental
October 31, 2012 | 03:13am CEToriginalThe tender was won by SkoFIN, which has so far implemented three renewals of the fleet. Reasons, the first partner for operating leases, fleet structure, on-going e-auctions...
read moreMedian, Flotila: Toyota became most obliging carmaker for SMEs in Czech Rep in 2012
October 31, 2012 | 02:56am CEToriginalThe top ten also includes one premium brand. Results, details of evaluation, differences in demand compared to last year...
read moreFiat to unify senior management for Czech Rep, Slovakia and Hungary
October 30, 2012 | 01:33am CEToriginalThe new organizational scheme, director for Central Europe, activities centralised in Budapest, zone managers in Prague and Bratislava...
read moreCzech representation of Volkswagen to have new head of one of its brands
October 29, 2012 | 01:23am CEToriginalA manager with experience in several brands left the company after 13 years...
read moreNissan dealership to be opened in Jihlava
October 29, 2012 | 01:13am CEToriginalA well-established retailer of several brands will expand its portfolio with another one. The company and its business results, the new showroom location, dealer situation in the region...
read moreVVA 2012: Swell holds workshop on car development in Czech Rep in mid-November
October 29, 2012 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe fifth year of the event will deal with the construction of automobile parts and cars. Representatives of Skoda Auto, Mecas Esi, Ricardo, MBtech and universities will be speaking at the conference...
read moreYann Carnoy to leave Czech representation of Peugeot
October 26, 2012 | 02:16am CEToriginalNew general manager of Peugeot Czech Republic will be Joel Gorin, who came from Citroen. Carnoy’s new job...
read moreFord Charouz expands its service network in Czech Rep also through partners
October 25, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginalThe reason is the maintenance of Ford Transit vans for CSOB Leasing/Czech Post. New partners, current network of own facilities, uncovered regions...
read moreAdmosphere: Some carmakers dramatically decreased advertising investments in sales in Czech Rep
October 25, 2012 | 01:18am CEToriginalHowever, Opel and Chevrolet are raising the advertising expenses. Investments of carmakers/importers in Q1-3 2012, changes in the Top 10 ranking, profitability...
read moreRenault introduced first model with 5-year warranty in Czech market - Clio IV
October 25, 2012 | 01:01am CEToriginalPrice from CZK 229,900, sales plan in the Czech Republic, Getrag double clutch gearbox, personalization, the end of three-door hatchback, the fate of Clio III...
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