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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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GM and PSA consider producing D-Segment compact models in Germany
June 28, 2012 | 06:22am CEToriginalNew generation of Peugeot 508, Citroen C5 and Opel Insignia will be based on the same platform and will likely roll off the same line. Affected plants, Citroen C6 successor...
read moreVosicky (Hyundai): We want to increase sales in Czech Rep at least by 10%
June 28, 2012 | 06:15am CEToriginalNew models (i30, i30 estate, i30 3D, Santa Fe III), conversions to LPG, e-mobility, car communication in Czech...
read moreV.J. Cars became Mitsubishi dealer in Liberec
June 28, 2012 | 06:01am CEToriginalThis independent Subaru and Daihatsu dealer has thus expanded its portfolio with the first dealer license. Showroom, revenues, previous Mitsubishi dealership in the city...
read moreMilan Kral stopped selling Chevrolet cars
June 27, 2012 | 01:02am CEToriginalThe company thus continues as a dealer of Mercedes-Benz and Opel vehicles. The carmaker is now seeking a new partner...
read moreLeasePlan changed PR agency in Czech Rep
June 27, 2012 | 12:59am CEToriginalThe services of external communications have so far been provided by Madison Public Affairs. The new PR Agency of LeasePlan Czech Republic has become...
read moreVersaevel (Volvo): Premium segment to retain stability, we want to strengthen fleet sales
June 26, 2012 | 04:59am CEToriginalPlans, re-exports in the Czech Republic, the upcoming dealership in Jihlava, product novelties (V40, SPA platform, C30 Electric, V60 Plug-in Hybrid, XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept, XC90 II)...
read morePavel Haken to leave LeasePlan after 12 years
June 26, 2012 | 01:26am CEToriginalThe new CFO of LeasePlan Czech Republic will be Martin Brix, who has returned to the Czech Republic after 5 years...
read moreMazda Fair Service: Mazda launched service program for older cars in Czech Rep
June 26, 2012 | 01:18am CEToriginalOwners of cars older than 3 years will receive a discount on spare parts, and they will receive extended assistance service Mazda Assistance. Details of discounts, electronic service book...
read moreJan Dryak became marketing and PR manager of Cebia
June 26, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginalHe previously worked at CSOB Leasing or AAA Auto. This is a newly created position with the aim of allowing Petra Stumpfova to focus on her main function...
read moreConstellium expanded activities in Czech Rep, bought share in Strojmetal Kamenice
June 25, 2012 | 04:58am CEToriginalThis is the company’s second plant in the Czech Republic. The transaction value, profiles of plants, customers and products, competitors, projected turnover in 2012...
read moreToyota to move Yaris production for North American market from Japan to France
June 25, 2012 | 04:45am CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker will begin exporting vehicles from Europe to North America. The affected plant, related investments, timing, annual volume, specific components...
read moreFord to offer airbags in rear seat belts in Europe
June 25, 2012 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe carmaker has already started offering inflatable seat belts in the U.S. in the Explorer. Details of the technology, the first European model...
read moreOne Volvo dealer in Czech Rep has apparently financial problems
June 22, 2012 | 12:06am CEToriginalThis company has recently lost Mitsubishi dealer license. Insolvency proceedings, creditors, the amount of debt...
read moreAutotrend became Volkswagen dealer, having built showroom in Liberec
June 22, 2012 | 12:01am CEToriginalThe company decided to expand its portfolio with second brand namely on the basis of several years of customer acquisition in its authorized service point. Financing of the investment...
read morePeugeot began offering HEVs in Czech Rep, with all-wheel drive
June 21, 2012 | 11:53pm CEToriginalDetails of the propulsion system; models, equipment and prices; sales plans in Europe and the Czech Republic; generational change of the 4007/4008 in the 4x4 segment...
read moreCharging station for EVs launched by first dealer in Czech Rep
June 21, 2012 | 01:46am CEToriginalPeugeot dealership name and location, the launch of the Peugeot iOn sales in the dealer network and for cash, the installation of mobile chargers at selected dealers...
read moreVadim Petrov to leave TPCA after six years
June 21, 2012 | 01:28am CEToriginalIn the Czech plant of the carmakers PSA Peugeot Citroen and Toyota Motor he has been working as Director of External Affairs. Reasons, timing, successor, Petrov’s profile and new job...
read moreVolkswagen prepares strategy for sale and service of EVs in Czech Rep
June 21, 2012 | 01:17am CEToriginalThe reason is the advent of e-Up! electric in 2013. Details, fast charging stations within the dealerships, the sale of the Up! EcoFuel CNG model...
read moreAAA Auto plans to trade in used EVs
June 21, 2012 | 01:03am CEToriginalThe company began to build charging stations at its branches, and plans to test electric vehicles and focus on used cars conversions to electric ones...
read moreMBtech CEO Werner Kropsbauer left the company
June 21, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginalIts president Hartmut Tresp will stay there on a non-executive post, Christoph Schmidt-Arnold will be the CFO. New head of MBtech, a new logo...
read moreFraikin expands in CEE, after Poland and Slovakia entered Czech Rep
June 20, 2012 | 01:47am CEToriginalPlans of this provider of commercial vehicle rental on the Czech market, the head in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, business results in Central Europe, partners...
read moreYapp Automotive started production in Czech Rep, invested EUR 10 million
June 20, 2012 | 01:36am CEToriginalLocation of the plant of the Chinese supplier, products, HR, an order from Skoda Auto...
read moreToyota and PSA to cut further 70 jobs in Czech plant
June 20, 2012 | 01:29am CEToriginalCzech suppliers will use about 50 employees; TPCA offers 250 workers voluntary departure with above-standard severance pay...
read moreOne Ford: Kuga/Escape and Mondeo/Fusion coming after Focus and Ranger
June 20, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginalCzech prices of new models B-Max, Ranger, Focus ST; upcoming models Fiesta ST, Transit, Tourneo Custom, Evos Concept; the boot menu and a competition for a B-Max...
read moreMini graduates: Mini offers students, graduates and university employees in Czech Rep discount on new car
June 20, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginalThe affected models, the amount of discounts, special offers force, the number of cars intended for the event, the Mini from CZK 326,000...
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