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e-Salon, e-Technology 2024: 115 exhibitors (+5.5%, 2023: 109) and 26,657 visitors (+15.7%, 23,042), who completed 2,443 test drives (+9.6%, 2,228), joined 6th clean mobility, technologies and solutions for e-mobility fair in Prague, Czechia (November 7-10)
November 11, 2025 | 07:57pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 3/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.5% y/y to CZK 294,000 (EUR 12,110) in Q1-3, down by 1.3% during Q3 (14% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 19% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 20% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 18% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 16% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 13% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). In terms of powertrain types, 47.13% of cars on offer had petrol, 46.53% diesel, 2.63% hybrid, 2.29% electric, 0.93% LPG, 0.42% CNG and 0.07% others
November 11, 2025 | 07:48pm CETflashread more
Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at e-Salon 2023 clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia was absence of showroom mode in Nio ET5 Touring BEV. Subsequently, Chinese automaker integrated primitive version of this mode into model, which can only be managed remotely by administrator at Nio headquarters
November 11, 2025 | 07:41pm CETflashread more
Hyundai to suspend production in Nošovice, Czechia (Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric models; ICEVs, MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) for next two days (November 7, November 10) due to lower demand, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said. This is another shutdown at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech after three non-production days on October 27, October 30-31
November 7, 2025 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 20.2% to 6.17 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in Q1-3, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales down by 19.1% to 3.76 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
November 7, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Quality Days 2025: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold conference on modern approaches in quality, improvement in Prague, Czechia on November 11-12 with separate section on quality in automotive industry. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic, Raiffeisenbank, Diribet, DQS Slovakia, NGSS (Next Generation Security Solutions), Munters, ČEZ, Porsenna Energy, MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic) to speak at event
November 7, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1% in Q3, by 1.2% to 6.6 million in Q1-3 (VW -0.4%, +2.8%; Škoda +15.1%, +14.1%; SEAT+Cupra +9.8%, +4.1%; VW Commercial Vehicles +10%, -10.7%; Audi -2.6%, -4.8%; Bentley +23.9%, -2%; Lamborghini -13.8%, -3.2%; Porsche -5.7%, -6%; MAN +24.7%, +4%; VW Truck & Bus -4%, +2.5%; Scania -0.9%, -7.6%; International Motors/Navistar -57.3%, -28.2%). Rise in orders is driven in particular by new models of all drive types (+17% in Western Europe in Q1-3), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, VW Transporter/Multivan, Cupra Terramar, Skoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911; battery electric vehicle (BEV) orders increase particularly strongly (+64%) and account for around 22% of total order intake in Western Europe, automaker said
November 7, 2025 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Business Lease (AutoBinck Group) to sell branches in Czechia, Slovakia to ČSOB Leasing (KBC Group) for EUR 72 million. Transaction is subject to approval by relevant antitrust authorities and is expected to close in Q1 2026. Merger to create player with portfolio of 25,000 vehicles in operating leasing (CZ: 15,000, SK: 10,000). Allen Overy Shearman Sterling/A&O Shearman and ING Bank advised seller, Baker McKenzie advised buyer. AutoBinck indicated that after Netherlands (Terberg Business Lease Group to Arval in 2022), Czechia and Slovakia, it intends to sell leasing companies in other countries (Poland, Hungary, Romania). Amid rapid market consolidation, partnering with larger players offers best path for future growth. Sale of Czech and Slovak operations to KBC marks first step in that direction, Weijers said
November 4, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 35.9% y/y to 54,319 in September, of which 51,090 cars (-27.1%, due to cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover) and 3,229 commercial vehicles (-77.9%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 15.2% to 582,250 in Q1-3, of which 543,099 cars (-8.4%) and 39,151 commercial vehicles (-58.1%)
November 4, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Battery Systems 2025: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold conference on electric/electrified vehicle batteries in Bad Nauheim, Germany on November 4-5. Representatives of General Motors/GM, Stellantis, Virtual Vehicle Research, EDAG Engineering, Constellium, Speira, Kautex Textron, Nemak, Novelis, Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik, BLS Lasertechnology, Drei Bond, Vitronic Machine Vision, Benteler Automotive Components, ArcelorMittal Global R&D, Blackbird Robotersysteme, Automation W+R, Eines Vision Systems, FFT Produktionssystem to speak at event
November 4, 2025 | 07:39am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.6% m/m in September, up by 0.8% y/y (new: +0.1% m/m, +1% y/y; used: -1%, +0.8%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.5%, +3.7%), spare parts and accessories (+0.4%, +0.5%), fuels and oils (-0.7%, -3.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.3%, +5.2%)
November 4, 2025 | 07:34am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 27,074 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in September and 210,789 in Q1-3 (+97.3%; 21,361 and 162,547 battery electric vehicles, +102.7%; 5,713 and 48,242 plug-in hybrids, +81.1%), of which 27,044 and 210,506 cars (+97.2%; Škoda: 19,728 and 136,659 BEVs, +150.2%, 3,084 and 22,172 PHEVs, +122%; Hyundai: 1,603 and 25,605 BEVs, +0.4%, 2,629 and 26,070 PHEVs, +56.5%) and 30 and 283 buses (SOR: 5 and 36 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 25 and 247 BEVs)
November 4, 2025 | 07:29am CETflashread more
Storage area (three halls of 1,200 sqm, 1,720 sqm and 988 sqm, administrative building) of Compass CZ (distributor of car accessories, tools, outdoor equipment in Nehvizdy near Prague, Czechia) hit by fire on October 22, causing damage estimated at CZK 80-120 million (EUR 3.3-4.9 million). One firefighter slightly injured. As result of fire, part of warehouse inventory was destroyed, but complete range of Compass car accessories remained intact. Company plans to resume shipping goods within few days. Based on investigation, it was found that cause of fire was incorrect handling of storage equipment, which was provided by external company at time, Kumhera said
November 3, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
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AAA Auto have been licensed insurance broker
August 15, 2011 | 12:50am CEToriginalThe company will thus expand its sales channels for insurance products in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for a web and call centre. A target group of the subsidiary Inex Broker...
read moreThieves stole cars for more than CZK 310 million to clients of Ceska pojistovna in 2010
August 15, 2011 | 12:42am CEToriginalNumber of cases handled, average performance, the most popular brand and colour of stolen cars, cheaper accident insurance thanks to a series of bonuses and discounts...
read moreSkoda Auto operating profit increased by 87% at revenue growth of 32.7% in Q1
August 15, 2011 | 12:37am CEToriginalThe carmaker’s sales (excluding China) went up by 27.2%, its production (excluding China) by 28.4%, deliveries to customers (including China) by 21.4%. Details...
read moreSuzuki preparing branded used car sale program in Czech Rep
August 11, 2011 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThe situation with Suzuki in Europe, an example of the program in one country, programs of competing brands in the Czech Republic...
read moreNissan wants to increase sales in Czech Rep and gain 1.4% market in 2011
August 11, 2011 | 10:42pm CEToriginalNissan continues to strengthen the dealer network, looking for partners in several regions. The cessation of two dealers in H1, a new dealer in Zlin, negotiations in other cities...
read moreSamohyl Motor Holding terminated sale of its two brands and gained another one
August 11, 2011 | 10:38pm CEToriginalThe group now has a portfolio of nine brands of American, Asian and European origin. Details, location, a new showroom...
read morePetr Janeba to move from Russia into Czech Rep within Volkswagen Group
August 11, 2011 | 10:34pm CEToriginalIn the Czech representation of Volkswagen Group he will become the head of VW brand. Vratislav Strasil will leave to Russia, where he will assume the position...
read moreJaguar Land Rover to replace importer in Hungary, AutoBinck succeeded in tender
August 11, 2011 | 10:29pm CEToriginalAutoBinck will also start retailing brands Jaguar and Land Rover. The current distributor, the situation in Hungary and Central Europe...
read moreCTP Invest to build industrial zone CTPark in Mlada Boleslav
August 11, 2011 | 12:41am CEToriginalRegarding tenants, CTP seems to attract the suppliers of main plant of Skoda Auto, which has been expanding production. Details of the project (area, investments, time schedule)...
read moreAutomobile Things: New association aims to help reclaim used car market in Czech Rep
August 11, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginalRating of used car shops and dealers, cooperation with Dekra, legal consultancy, mediation if expert witness, ethics code, dealing with Cebia, a survey by STEM/MARK...
read moreKongsberg Automotive acquired contract from leading European carmaker with deliveries from Q4 2013
August 11, 2011 | 12:33am CEToriginalProduction will be in charge of the plant in Slovakia. The volume of orders, delivery time, the nature of production...
read moreAuto-Exner lost Audi dealer licence
August 10, 2011 | 01:05am CEToriginalNevertheless, the company opened a new showroom of Audi Terminal a year and half ago. Reasons, threat of losing other licenses, dealer situation in Prague...
read moreNexteer Automotive to invest over EUR 50 million in introduction of new production in Poland
August 10, 2011 | 12:52am CEToriginalThe nature and volume of production, date of start, start of other contracts, increasing supplies for the Lancia Ypsilon, a new generation of electric power steering…
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped by 0.3% m/m in July
August 10, 2011 | 12:40am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper more than the used ones. Prices of spare parts were flat but repair works became more expensive. Detailed information, including year to year comparisons...
read moreCzech plant of Inteva Products received grant from EU for employee training
August 10, 2011 | 12:32am CEToriginalThe use of the subsidy, the current profile of the plant in Liberec (employees, product portfolio, customers)…
read moreNewsDrive launched another automobile portal Automobile Things in Czech Rep
August 10, 2011 | 12:23am CEToriginalThis is the third media activity of the company after Autotelevize.cz video portal and AutoDrive magazine on defunct television Z1. Details of the project led by Pavel Foltyn...
read moreMando expands into Europe, to build plant in Poland
August 9, 2011 | 01:05am CEToriginalThe plant will follow on work of the office in Germany. Location, proximity to major customers, the nature of production, investment, schedule, customers...
read moreKongsberg Automotive to move part of production from UK into Poland
August 9, 2011 | 12:52am CEToriginalIn one of British plants it will cause the release of 138 employees. The affected plants, the nature of production, date of the transfer...
read moreCar financing in Czech Rep up by 3% in H1
August 9, 2011 | 12:40am CEToriginalSome companies experienced double-digit declines, many experienced a double-digit growth. Home Credit goes on with a three-digit growth. UniLeasing returned to Top 20. The results of companies...
read moreMBtech opened branch in Hungary
August 9, 2011 | 12:33am CEToriginalThe company has thus expanded its presence in CEE, where it is established in the Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey. Location, major tasks in connection with the expansion of Daimler...
read moreGenerali introduced premium damage liability Exkluziv in Czech Rep
August 9, 2011 | 12:25am CEToriginalThis includes, inter alia, a 10% bonus extra to bonus and direct settlement along with arranging accident insurance. Details and examples...
read moreComposites Europe 2011: Trade fair of composite materials, technologies and applications to take place in Stuttgart in late September
August 9, 2011 | 12:16am CEToriginalThe sixth year will be attended by 350 exhibitors from 25 countries. Details of the event...
read moreSkoda Auto increased sales by 13.5% in March, by 21.4% in Q1
August 9, 2011 | 12:13am CEToriginalMarch sales are the best monthly result ever. In the Czech Republic, sales rose by 9.2% in March. Demand for the individual models...
read moreKia continues to strengthen dealer network in Prague, chose seventh partner
August 8, 2011 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe independent importer of cars from the U.S. expanded the activities with a Kia authorized dealership. The new dealer, showroom location...
read moreArvinMeritor to concentrate on commercial vehicles, sold Body Systems division to Inteva
August 8, 2011 | 04:20am CEToriginalFor Inteva this means doubling the number of employees, entry into new regions and expansion of product portfolio. The transaction value, including plants in Czech Rep and Slovakia...
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