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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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Electric Emotion Tour: Peugeot prepared road show with iOn in Czech Rep
July 28, 2011 | 12:34am CEToriginalCollaboration of four partners, route and stopping points, test rides for the public, an attempt to Czech records, the current number of orders...
read moreJiri Moravek retired from CSOB Pojistovna
July 28, 2011 | 12:27am CEToriginalMichal Kanera became new Vice Chairman. The position of Deputy Director General...
read moreHome Credit expanded number of partners of Premia program by BestDrive and Autoturist
July 28, 2011 | 12:23am CEToriginalThese then joined companies AAA Auto, EuroOil, Auto Kelly or Ceska pojistovna. Details of discounts for purchases by Premia credit card...
read morePrices of new cars in EU increased by 0.3% in 2010, in real terms they fell by 2.5%
July 27, 2011 | 05:13am CEToriginalAs for Slovakia, nominal prices fell by 14.2%, real ones by 17.4%. In the Czech Republic the drop amounted to 7.1%, or more precisely to 9%. Data for other EU countries, prices of maintenance and repairs...
read moreJohnson Controls aims to produce li-ion batteries in Europe, probably in Germany or Czech Rep
July 26, 2011 | 01:13am CEToriginalConsidered options and locations, the seventh plant for car parts in the Czech Republic being planned, the size of the project, the state of negotiations...
read moreHelicar changed fuel supplier, Shell succeeded in tender
July 26, 2011 | 01:01am CEToriginalThe financial savings, the use of fuel cards euroShell Card, the expansion of services, fleet, references, the investor’s entry in the company...
read moreAuto-Exner is still for sale, whole company or individual activities
July 25, 2011 | 01:57am CEToriginalThis Czech dealer of Aston Martin and Volkswagen Group brands reportedly negotiates with two entities. Change of the position of executive...
read moreVosicky: Hyundai aims to dramatically reduce distance from leading Skoda in Czech Rep by 2013
July 25, 2011 | 01:43am CEToriginalCzech representation of Hyundai moved its headquarters from premises of a former importer to new offices, which were supplemented with a showroom and training centre...
read moreHyundai chose new PR manager in Czech Rep
July 25, 2011 | 01:23am CEToriginalAfter a year, Hana Holcova was replaced by Milos Adamek, who has previously worked outside the automotive industry...
read moreCEZ does not intend to convert entire fleet on operating lease
July 21, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBrands, numbers of cars, satisfaction, changes; expenditure on purchasing, leasing, maintenance, repairs, fuel in 2010; age and frequency of fleet replacement...
read moreLeasePlan: Insurance against autocrime not enough, alarm or lock bonnet will help
July 21, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginalMost often stolen components and equipment, most vulnerable brands, the share of insurance payment refusals of break-ins by insurance companies in 2010, D.A.S. help…
read moreLow price level in Czech Rep pushed non-premium brand dealer’s margins to even zero
July 21, 2011 | 11:24pm CEToriginalSome sell new cars without margins and they only prefer volume bonuses from carmakers. Effects on dealer licenses...
read moreALD Automotive agreed on providing branded operative lease in Czech Rep with PSA Peugeot Citroen
July 21, 2011 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe cooperation of these French companies also applies to electric Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-Zero. Details...
read moreCitroen delivered C-Zero EV to companies LeasePlan, PRE, RWE, Siemens and ABB in Czech Rep
July 21, 2011 | 11:01pm CEToriginalThe first "non-corporate" client is an operator of a hydroelectric power plant. Interest of ZOO Dvur Kralove, charging stations at water plants...
read moreRenault Energy: Production of first engine with start-stop system started in France, Nissan to use it as well
July 21, 2011 | 10:50pm CEToriginalIt is a 1.6 dCi diesel unit (96 kW). Innovations, suppliers, parameters compared to the predecessor, models and prices, the advent of Energy TCe petrol engine...
read morePorsche aims to overcome record sales from 2010 in Czech Rep in 2011
July 21, 2011 | 10:44pm CEToriginalDouble-digit growth in H1, the interest in the individual models, the choice of higher equipment versions, the impact of production capacities, mineral water Korunni in the Porsche style...
read moreSummer Skoda Park: Skoda to present its models in tourist locations in summer as well
July 21, 2011 | 10:39pm CEToriginalWhile in winter the carmaker tested models Octavia, Superb and Yeti, in the summer it will be the Fabia and Roomster. Details of the roadshow (program, locations, competitions)...
read moreAuto-Exner has not obtained Bentley dealer license for Czech Rep yet
July 21, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginalThe company is still a sub-dealer, although it recently opened a new Bentley showroom in Prague. The carmaker is now choosing a partner; Auto Jarov is also interested...
read moreJohnson Controls has won new contracts from Skoda Auto, production to be placed in Czech Rep
July 21, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalCompletion of the construction of a new plant near Zatec, the initiation of partial and full production, number of employees, details of contracts...
read moreJavurek: Sale of VW and Skoda cars in Czech Rep to fall over seven months, other group brands to show growth
July 21, 2011 | 04:53am CEToriginalThe reasons, details of the estimates, development of the passenger car and LCV market, interest in used cars in the Auto-plus program...
read moreAustrian dealer of Rolls-Royce Karner & Grossegger went bankrupt
July 21, 2011 | 04:37am CEToriginalThis affected the Czech market as well, where the company had its partner, House of England. The only dealership for Central Europe is now in Dresden. A new service partner in Poland...
read morePavel Demartini went from Skoda Auto to Import Volkswagen Group
July 21, 2011 | 04:26am CEToriginalHe has taken the position of marketing manager of the Volkswagen brand there. He has replaced Marketa Vojackova, who...
read moreJiri Filla became head of trade with external partners at insurer Generali in Czech Rep
July 20, 2011 | 01:33am CEToriginalPreviously, he worked in an affiliated company in Slovakia. Filla has replaced Miroslav Reznik in the function, who...
read moreVolkswagen considers offering service contracts for commercial vehicles in Czech Rep
July 19, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalHowever, this could lead to restrictions of competition in the service network. Extended warranties...
read moreSkoda Auto: Recruitment campaign has addressed more than 2,000 graduates, 130 have been chosen
July 19, 2011 | 11:44pm CEToriginalHundreds of non-manufacturing jobs in 2011, the current bid for dozens of graduates, financial scholarships, work experience, lending cars to schools...
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