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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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Triglav started to provide allowance for non-life insurance for two discount programs in Czech Rep
August 8, 2011 | 04:10am CEToriginalMembers of programs Family passports and Senior passports can obtain a discount on car insurance. The partner, discounts...
read morePal Magneton renamed to Magneton after a year
August 8, 2011 | 04:02am CEToriginalThe new owner of this Czech automotive supplier thus returned to long-established trade name...
read moreLeasing of cars and LCVs in Czech Rep down in H1, trucks and buses up
August 8, 2011 | 03:53am CEToriginalNumber of contracts concluded, financial and operating leases, fleet management, consumer loans, car financing penetration...
read moreDirect started giving drivers over 50 years of age premium assistance services free of charge
August 8, 2011 | 03:49am CEToriginalThis group of drivers is least risky, according to Direct. The range of Top Asist services from Europ Assistance, discounted insurance...
read moreCSOB Leasing returned to profit along with growth of trade by 4% in 2010
August 8, 2011 | 03:35am CEToriginalThe number of new contracts rose by 2%, equity by 7.8%. Cooperation with PSA Finance, new customers in 2010...
read moreGenerali PPF Holding: Largest accident insurance penetration in CEE in Slovenia
August 8, 2011 | 03:30am CEToriginalSlovakia, Poland, Hungary and Bulgaria follow. In the Czech Republic, clients of Ceska pojistovna are more responsible than other motorists...
read moreOpel 24 hours: Twice as many cars sold during weekend event in Czech Rep than year ago
August 8, 2011 | 03:23am CEToriginalBS Auto defended the position of the most successful dealer, Auto-Staiger reigned among dealerships. Demand for individual models, results in Slovakia…
read moreChrysler to recall 300,000 cars in U.S. because of problems with airbags
August 5, 2011 | 01:10am CEToriginalIn extreme cases it could lead to unwanted activation. The measure covers cars Town & Country/Voyager/Grand Caravan manufactured in...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 6.4% in July, LCVs sales by 21.1%
August 4, 2011 | 05:02am CEToriginalAccording to SDA, the July increase has virtually compensated the June drop. Development of trucks and buses, the results of individual brands...
read moreTesco expanded collaboration with RSA into fourth country, to offer car and travel insurance in Czech Rep
August 4, 2011 | 04:57am CEToriginalSales channels, the benefits for members of the Tesco Clubcard, sales expectations, three packages, non-inclusion of the direct liquidation, examples and prices...
read moreFleetCor changed management of CCS in Czech Rep and Slovakia
August 4, 2011 | 04:42am CEToriginalPhilip Staehelin was appointed managing director. The company also appointed new managers to some existing and newly created positions...
read moreHP Pelzer wants to expand production in another Czech plant
August 3, 2011 | 02:12am CEToriginalThe reason is the increasing production of cars and new orders from automakers in Central Europe. The company plans to install five new lines. Location, details of investment...
read morePrerost and Svorc wanted to get Volkswagen sales license, eventually acquired dealership
August 3, 2011 | 02:06am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company extended its portfolio with an authorized service centre for Seat. Prerost and Svorc bought a company from the owners of one Czech Audi dealership...
read moreFaurecia to expand one of Slovak plants
August 3, 2011 | 01:51am CEToriginalThe company has six plants in Slovakia, to invest EUR 11.5 million in one of them and engage 150 new employees. The nature and growth of production, customers...
read moreBrisk won contract from Volkswagen on new line of engines produced from 2012
August 3, 2011 | 01:43am CEToriginalThe character of parts, an alternative supplier, plans by 2013, efforts of Skoda to acquire production of one group engine, orders for AvtoVAZ...
read moreFiat separated internet presentation of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Czech Rep
August 3, 2011 | 01:37am CEToriginalThis happened four years after the introduction of Fiat Professional brand in Europe. Details of Fiatprofessional.cz, the situation of competition...
read moreJuricek (Brano): Carmakers pushed prices of components by 10-20% in crisis
August 3, 2011 | 01:20am CEToriginalNew development projects of Brano Group (plastic jack, lead-free battery to frost) and new contracts for Skoda, Fiat, Alfa Romeo...
read moreDAS Corporation to produce outside Asia, opening plant in Czech Rep
August 2, 2011 | 02:00am CEToriginalThe company thus wants to be closer to the main client of Hyundai-Kia. Location, the plant size, jobs, production start, customers...
read moreEurop Assistance started providing assistance services for vehicles insured with Wustenrot in Czech Rep
August 2, 2011 | 01:52am CEToriginalEurop Assistance has thus substituted Mondial Assistance. The categories of vehicles, number of cars covered...
read moreKlein & Blazek unable to produce enough, preferring long-term customers
August 1, 2011 | 04:10am CEToriginalThis Czech automotive supplier hired 150 new employees after the crisis. Customers...
read moreCar insurance market in Czech Rep fell by 7% in H1, damage liability more than accident insurance
July 29, 2011 | 05:17am CEToriginalNumber of insured vehicles increased by 170,000 units, premium has thus been getting cheaper. The results of insurance companies...
read moreFranz Gruber moved from Czech Rep to Germany within Bosch Group
July 29, 2011 | 05:12am CEToriginalHermann Butz, who came from Turkey, became the new head and business director of a plant in Jihlava. Gruber's new location...
read moreHanwha wants to invest up to EUR 160 million in Czech Rep, doubling local plant now
July 28, 2011 | 01:07am CEToriginalImplementation of the next two phases of development, details of the plan, jobs, product portfolio, customers...
read moreUnifinance: L.A.F. sold factory in Liberec for 16% of residual value, considers complaint
July 28, 2011 | 01:00am CEToriginalThe plant for production of parts for cars, trucks and buses was bought by Gall, which has the same owner. Insolvency proceeding...
read moreVolkswagen: Global car market to rise by 6% in January-July
July 28, 2011 | 12:50am CEToriginalThe market of light commercial vehicles should show a larger increase, by 7.1%. Expectations for individual brands VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda...
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