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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
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In November, 71,851 used cars sold in Czechia (-7.9% m/m, -2.1% y/y; BEV: 1,250 vehicles, +54.7% y/y) with average price of CZK 301,684 (EUR 12,405; -3.2% m/m, +2.7% y/y). Total of 151,427 used cars advertised in country, offer grew by 0.1% y/y
December 23, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2025 Western European new car sales outlook by 90,000 units from 11.58 million (+0.2%) to 11.67 million (+1%)
December 22, 2025 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Karel Kadlec, founder, owner and board chairman of CarTec Group (BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin dealer in Ostrava, Liberec, Prague and Olomouc, service in Brno, Czechia), died at age of 65. His daughter Karin Kadlecová, who previously managed Ostrava branch, is taking over management of company
December 22, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 3.3% in November (vans +2.1%; trucks +4.4%; buses -62.4%; motorcycles -21.2%; trailers+semitrailers -3.5%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,143 -8.5%, PHEV: 1,000 +91.9%, LPG: 638 +24.6%, petrol: 14,605 +4.7%, diesel: 3,928 -10.9%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (18,533), 5,111 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+23.7%)
December 22, 2025 | 07:42am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 1.7% to 952,532 units in November. Sales to grow by 1% to 11.67 million in 2025
December 17, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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Nexans Autoelectric wants to introduce new production in Czech Rep
June 15, 2011 | 01:10am CEToriginalThis manufacturer of wiring harnesses for cars will install a new line to one of the existing plants. Location, details...
read moreFord aims to increase sales by 50% by 2015, announced investments of over EUR 1.5 billion in Europe
June 15, 2011 | 12:57am CEToriginalProduction plans with models Transit, Transit Connect, Kuga, Focus, Focus Electric, Fiesta, B-Max and 1.0 EcoBoost engine; the upcoming B-segment model and the new LCV...
read morePatrik Fejtek to help distributor of automotive films, Safex with expansion to other markets
June 15, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginalThe former head of VW Commercial Vehicles in the Czech Republic joined this Czech company as managing director. Safex plans...
read moreCar prices dropped by 0.1% m/m in Czech Rep in May
June 15, 2011 | 12:42am CEToriginalWhile used cars became cheaper, the new ones became more expensive. Prices of spare parts and repair works increased. Detailed information, including y/y comparison...
read moreRadek Smejkal left insurance company Direct, being replaced by Petr Ouska
June 15, 2011 | 12:35am CEToriginalIn the autumn of 2009, Smejkal started up business through partners, Ouska is going to continue in it. Profiles of both managers...
read moreBrano Group develops car pedals of alternative materials
June 14, 2011 | 05:02am CEToriginalIt is plastics, aluminum or various hybrid solutions with steel. Projects for carmakers, electronic parking brake, an increase in painting (KTL) in Rakovnik...
read moreBretislav Dolejsi left Kia Motors Czech
June 14, 2011 | 04:58am CEToriginalHe was replaced on the position of director of aftersales services at the Czech importer of Kia cars by Ales Maly, who came from Skoda Auto...
read moreUnions and management of Slovak plant of Yazaki started negotiating wage growth
June 14, 2011 | 04:50am CEToriginalTwo rounds of collective bargaining have passed, without results so far. Demands and offers of the parties, the next round of negotiations...
read moreJahn (Volkswagen): Production of Skoda Octavia II coming to end after entry of Octavia III
June 14, 2011 | 04:45am CEToriginalFleet shares of the Skoda brand in the Volkswagen Group and in Europe, launching production of the lower middle class hatchback A-Entry...
read moreSsangYong Korando cheaper by 11% in Czech Rep
June 14, 2011 | 04:39am CEToriginalThe Czech importer thus reacted to a change in the duty on Korean products one month in advance and, at the same time, to the positive development of the Czech currency. New prices and engines in 2011...
read moreSiemens entered Czech market with charging stations
June 14, 2011 | 04:35am CEToriginalOpen and planned stations, participation in tenders of energy companies, testing of inductive charging with BMW in Berlin, buying Citroen C-Zero EVs, cooperation with RUF Automobile...
read moreVaclav Pixa became new technical director of Bosch plant in Ceske Budejovice
June 14, 2011 | 04:28am CEToriginalAt the same time he was appointed the second executive director of its Czech subsidiary. His predecessor, Stefan Assmann...
read moreGenerali introduced new accident insurance for older cars in Czech Rep
June 14, 2011 | 04:22am CEToriginalTwo variants of risk cover, four limits of indemnity, liability, settlement by budget, age of the vehicle, examples and prices, statistics of car thefts...
read moreSkoda Auto plans growth in car production, accelerates axle assembly
June 14, 2011 | 04:13am CEToriginalOther lines, where axles for two new Skoda models will be fitted, will be added to a new axle assembly line in Mlada Boleslav...
read moreGlobal Assistance: Number of assistance interventions of automobile insurance continues to grow
June 14, 2011 | 03:57am CEToriginalIn the Czech Republic, however, not all clients use assistance services of their insurance company, they do so abroad. Statistics of Kooperativa and CPP in 2010...
read moreHasicska vzajemna pojistovna increased damage liability rates
June 13, 2011 | 12:17am CEToriginalAt the same time, the insurer favoured drivers over 30 years. The maximum bonus for 2011 increased to 60%...
read moreMarcel Sulek left Iveco, being replaced by Sergio Biancheri
June 12, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginalSulek has led the Slovak and Czech representation of Iveco Trucks for seven years, or more precisely for three years. Profile of both managers...
read more2011 Brno Motor Show: Fair attracted over 95,000 people, under organizers’ expectations
June 10, 2011 | 03:14am CEToriginalThe interest in test drives in Skoda cars, the Audi’s participation, cooperation of four dealers of Jaguar and Land Rover, fair sales of Motortec…
read moreTRW Automotive to expand production at one of Czech plants
June 9, 2011 | 02:22am CEToriginalThe company is installing new lines, it will take tens of new employees. Location, production growth for a German carmaker...
read moreIndebted Haas to be bought by its competitor Jopp
June 9, 2011 | 02:15am CEToriginalBoth German companies operate in the Czech Republic, manufacturing gear levers. Companies' profiles, product range, customers...
read moreHyundai Motor Czech looking for new PR manager
June 9, 2011 | 02:00am CEToriginalImporter of Hyundai cars on the Czech market assigned a task to personnel agencies. The function is currently held by...
read moreBosch to expand production and development of automotive components in Czech Rep
June 9, 2011 | 01:53am CEToriginalIn Jihlava, the company is installing new lines, in Ceske Budejovice, it will build a new hall and expand its R&D centre. Growth in turnover, production, the number of employees...
read moreBridgestone to raise prices of tires by 5 to 12% in Europe from July
June 9, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginalOver the past year it is a third price increase, the reason is the continued rising costs of raw materials. The increase in prices of individual segments...
read moreDvorak Rent A Car: Seat cars proved good in car rental, to take three times more cars in 2011
June 9, 2011 | 01:36am CEToriginalSeat cars have thus proved good at another Czech car rental. Compared to 2010, another model has been added, and motorizations have changed...
read moreHitachi to open third plant for car parts in Europe, investing in Czech Rep
June 8, 2011 | 03:33am CEToriginalHowever, this is not a response to the earthquake in Japan. Location, nature of the production, emloyees, production start, customers...
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