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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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KBC Autolease left Poland, selling its branch to Business Lease
July 11, 2012 | 06:40am CEToriginalBusiness Lease will thus stregthen on the Polish market, where it has been operating since 2001. Contract portfolio doubling thanks to the acquisition of KBC Autolease Polska...
read moreToyota changed segmentation of Extracare extended warranty in Czech Rep and Slovakia
July 11, 2012 | 06:31am CEToriginalAt the same time the company began offering it for cars imported from abroad. A price reduction for smaller models, 17% discount when buying a new car, the partner, assistance service included...
read moreAuto Palace opened second Ford showroom in Czech Rep
July 11, 2012 | 06:23am CEToriginalThis happened after 11 years since establishing the Ford dealership in Sporilov, Prague 4. Location of the newly built showroom...
read more32 HEVs and eight EVs registered in Czech Rep in June
July 11, 2012 | 06:17am CEToriginalThere were 155 HEVs and 21 EVs registered over H1 2012. In June, first Citroen hybrids were added...
read moreDaniela Hinojosa became new HR Manager for Central Europe at Arval
July 11, 2012 | 05:49am CEToriginalHer responsibilities will include the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland. She replaces Petra Kaufmanova, who...
read moreToyota Boshoku continues to expand in Europe, to build plant in Czech Rep
July 10, 2012 | 02:00am CEToriginalThis will happen a year after the company bought the interior components division from Polytec. Location, investment, HR, plant manager, customers...
read moreDefend Group expands in insurance, to introduce extended warranties for cars
July 10, 2012 | 01:30am CEToriginalDetails of upcoming products, introduction to the market in Central Europe, likely partner and his experience...
read moreBernard Chretien to leave Renault Czech Republic after six years
July 10, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginalEric Bassett becomes the new head of the Czech branch of Renault. Chretien’s new job, the previous post of Bassett, timing...
read moreBMW tightly won tender for free replacement of fleet of Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs
July 10, 2012 | 01:04am CEToriginalThe second participant Skoda Auto offered only one car less. The existing fleet, demand and bids, contract details...
read moreTukas Group moves sale of two brands in Prague
July 10, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalThe company is a dealer of five brands and an authorized service partner of three brands with five facilities in Prague 10. Locations, brands, reasons for moving...
read moreCEZ considers changing e-mobility strategy in Czech Rep
July 10, 2012 | 12:47am CEToriginalThe company wants to create a uniform network of fast charging stations across the country. Details of the project, locations, construction of chargers in 2012...
read moreProduction of Skoda Fabia not to last in Czech Rep in summer longer than company holidays
July 10, 2012 | 12:41am CEToriginalThe term of company holidays, shutdown of production of the Fabia in Mlada Boleslav, the reasons...
read moreGM moves European logistics to PSA Peugeot Citroen
July 10, 2012 | 12:24am CEToriginalThe agreement covers the supply of parts, cars and spare parts for Opel, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. About 200 logistics companies will replace Gefco...
read moreSkoda Rapid Spaceback: Rapid to get another body version
July 9, 2012 | 01:46am CEToriginalLiftback should be followed by the five-door hatchback. Launching on the market, the presumable marking, non-traditional rear door opening, the production plan for 2012...
read moreToyota wants to open second dealership in Brno, now looking for partner
July 9, 2012 | 01:36am CEToriginalThe carmaker is looking for a dealer with existing premises, which would include the Toyota brand to its portfolio. Preferred locations...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 12.3% in June, LCV sales dropped by 5.7%
July 9, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginalThe growth was driven by Hyundai, Skoda, Kia, Toyota and BMW. Registrations of trucks fell by 6.3%. The potential effect of the central register failure…
read moreVolkswagen to acquire 100% stake in Porsche AG
July 9, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginalPiech and Porsche families will therefore integrate the Porsche sports car manufacturer to the Volkswagen Group in another way. Details of the transaction...
read moreVolkswagen to build new body shop for EUR 600 million in Slovakia
July 3, 2012 | 09:14pm CEToriginalThe new hall will be connected to a pressing shop, which is now being built. Body shop size, utilization, production start-up, HR...
read moreMartin Peleska returned to Czech Rep after three years for his old-new position
July 3, 2012 | 05:11am CEToriginalWithin the carmaker Toyota Motor he moved from the European headquarters to the representation for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He thus follows Marc Hedrich...
read moreArval to allow clients in Czech Rep to test Opel Ampera for free
July 3, 2012 | 05:09am CEToriginalAt the same time, this electric vehicle with range extender (EREV) will be used for company needs. The objective of this activity...
read moreImport Volkswagen Group to be renamed to Porsche Ceska republika
July 1, 2012 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe name change is related to a change of the importer of VW, Audi and Seat brands in the Czech Republic. Two variants of renaming, the title in Czech, the influence on the general public...
read moreCar of the Year 2013 in Czech Rep: Steering committee chose agency
July 1, 2012 | 10:26pm CEToriginalThree agencies with experience in the automotive sector were addressed. The selected agency, time schedule...
read moreBMW and Toyota agreed to strengthen cooperation
July 1, 2012 | 10:16pm CEToriginalApart from batteries for EVs and diesel engines they added fuel cells, electric drive, the development of a sports model and the development of ultra-light technologies...
read moreVosicky (Hyundai): Statistics of car registrations in Czech Rep being also distorted by fraudulent handling with certificates of conformity
June 29, 2012 | 12:01am CEToriginalEstimated volume, increase of share of re-exports by 2 percentage points in 2012, the 'real' Czech car market...
read moreKisz (Fiat Group): We want to double market share in Czech Rep by 2014
June 28, 2012 | 06:37am CEToriginalResults in 2011, plans for 2012, new models Panda III and 500L, continued production of Panda II, dealer situation in Central Europe...
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