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Automotive Parts Expo 2026: Ptak Warsaw Expo to hold 4th fair for automotive industry, spare parts in Warsaw, Poland on October 9-11. Total of 300 exhibitors to join event. Simultaneously, Warsaw Automotive Congress to take place, which will include conference and other events. Representatives of EGEA (European Garage Equipment Association), Wuzetem, ZF, Bosch, Groupauto to speak at conference
October 9, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Nitra Motor Show (Autosalón Autoshow Nitra) 2026: Total of 66 exhibitors (AB Motors SK, Agrotec Slovensko, Astana Motors Slovakia, Auto Zobor, AutoExtra, Autoprofit, Autoroch-Slovakia, Autoštýl, BAIC Czechia, BYD Automotive Czech, C Automobil Import, DBest/Autolog, Doann/Vans-solutions.com, Ferdus, France-Tech Nitra, Gekkon, Grand Automotive East, Hyundai Motor Czech, Kia Sales Slovakia, Metabond Slovakia, MSC - Suzuki Slovensko, NRSounD, O Automobil Import, Plastonic, Prema Working, s4s, Stuba Green Team, Škoda Auto Slovensko, Tesla Slovakia, TSM Slovakia, TT-Car Nitra) to join 31st exhibition of cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, car accessories, service and garage equipment in Nitra, Slovakia (October 8-11), presenting 37 brands (Aixam, Alfa Romeo, BAIC, BYD, Citroën, Dacia, Dongfeng, DR Automobiles, EVO, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Forthing, Honda, Hongqi, Hyundai, Chery, Isuzu, Iveco, JAC, Jaecoo, Jeep, KGM, Kia, Leapmotor, MG, MHero, Nissan, Omoda, Opel, Peugeot, Piaggio, Renault, Suzuki, Škoda, Tenax, Tesla, Voyah). In 2025, total of 286 exhibitors presented 36 brands, trade fair visited by 57,475 people
October 9, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
DesignBlok 2026: MMcité (Rider bicycle parking stand), Škoda Auto (Epiq, Peaq BEVs), VŠB-TUO & FMK UTB Zlín (Titan electric super sports car) and dozens other exhibitors to join 28th design festival in Prague, Czechia (October 7-11). Česká spořitelna, Visa, ČEZ became partners
October 6, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
United by Innovation – New Perspective for Industry, Energy and Services: National Center for Industry 4.0 (NCP 4.0) to hold series of lectures, discussions on software-driven manufacturing utilizing digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics (Digital Factory 2.0) on October 6-9, as part of International Industrial Fair (MSV) 2026 in Brno, Czechia. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Siemens, DEL, ZLKL, Murrelektronik, Kuka, T-Mobile, Smart Informatics, Invelogy, AI-Matters, Conteg, Česká spořitelna, VÚTS, Research Centre Řež, RICAIP Testbed Prague, RICAIP Testbed Brno to speak at event
October 6, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Aluminium Global Exhibition 2026: Reed Exhibitions (RX) to hold trade fair for aluminum industry in Düsseldorf, Germany, on October 6-8. Total of 810 exhibitors to join event, including 423 automotive industry suppliers such as AMAG, Etem Gestamp, Henkel, Hindalco Industries, Messer, MTX Group (Al Invest, Strojmetal, Metalimex), Hydro, Novelis, Rio Tinto, SSAB, European Aluminium (ABB, Alcoa, Constellium, Fagor Ederlan/Mondragon, Schüco, Slovalco). Representatives of Airbus Defence and Space, Hydro Extrusions, Novelis, Constellium Rolled Products, Alumobility, Innoval Technology, EIT RawMaterials, CRU to speak at accompanying conferences (Aluminium Conference, Sustainability & Recycling Conference)
October 5, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Women Automotive Summit Europe 2026: Women Automotive Network to hold automotive conference with eight workshops in Stuttgart, Germany on October 6. Representatives of BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Daimler Truck, Toyota Motor, Changan Automotive, Renault Group, Stellantis, Nissan Motor, Hyundai Motor, Audi Revolut F1 Team, LKQ Synetiq, Autotrader, Octopus Electric Vehicles, Castrol Technology, Tajco, Dow, CATL, Robert Bosch, Google, Vodafone IoT, AlixPartners, Hewlett-Packard/HP, Nextlane to speak at event
October 5, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 11,768 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in August (+10.4%), of which 11,760 cars (+10.3%; Hyundai: 6,401 HEVs, +7.5%; Toyota: 5,359 HEVs, +13.9%) and 8 buses (+700%; Iveco: 8 HEVs, +700%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 8% to 36,984 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 39.3% share of total output
October 1, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In first eight months, almost 32,000 used vans (diesel: 30,560 vehicles, petrol: 307, CNG: 117, LPG: 71, BEV: 171) sold through classified ads websites in Czechia with average age 11 years (+0 years). Sales of electric vans more than doubled y/y, increasing threefold compared to 2024. Their average price fell by 16.5% y/y to CZK 541,000 (EUR 22,350)
October 1, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 2% to 1.83 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in August, by 4% to 13.4 million in first 8 months – China: 1.03 million (-11%) and 6.9 million BEVs+PHEVs (-12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.38 million (+36%) and 3.3 million (+29%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-33%) and 1 million (-21%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.29 million (+97%) and 2 million (+97%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 4.5% to 708,211 in August (Volkswagen -3.2%; Stellantis +3.3%; Renault -4.3%; Hyundai -10.4%; Toyota +1%; BMW +0.8%; Mercedes-Benz +7.2%; Geely +23.5%; BYD +129.4%; Ford -16.1%; SAIC +20.8%; Tesla +52.7%; Nissan -1%; Chery +200.6%; Suzuki -9.6%; Mazda +37.3%; Leapmotor +211.1%; Honda +25.2%; Jaguar Land Rover -20%; Mitsubishi -9.6%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +62.7%, PHEV +10.8%, HEV+MHEV +2.2%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -0.3%, petrol -24.6%, diesel -23.8%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 25,231 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in August (+7%; 21,423 battery electric vehicles, +19.2%, 3,808 plug-in hybrids, -32.2%), of which 25,224 cars (+6.9%; Škoda: 19,279 BEVs, +20.3%, 2,602 PHEVs, -4.7%; Hyundai: 2,137 BEVs, +10.2%, 1,206 PHEVs, -58.2%) and 7 buses (SOR: 7 BEVs; Iveco: 0 BEVs)
September 30, 2026 | 07:43am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in August, by 0.3% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.1% y/y; used: -0.3%, -0.5%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.3%, -1.9%), spare parts and accessories (+0.4%, +1.7%), fuels and lubricants (+7.2%, +26.2%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +8.8%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 0.6% to 17,718 in August (vans +15.4%; trucks +0.7%; buses -3.6%; motorcycles +41.4%; trailers+semitrailers +4.5%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,497 +78.2%, PHEV: 953 +0.5%, LPG: 494 +19.6%, petrol: 11,534 -4.4%, diesel: nafta: 3,238 -3.2%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (14,772), 4,762 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+6.4%)
September 30, 2026 | 07:34am CETflashread more
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Skoda Yeti produced in China to have about 6 cm longer wheelbase, in Czech Rep only with next generation
April 26, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginalIt will be similar regarding the other technological adjustments in other models such as the antenna integrated into the rear window of Octavia and Superb...
read moreDenso wants to expand one of its Czech plants
April 26, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginalIt intends to double the floor area, production and staff number there and run three shifts. The reason is the increasing demand of clients...
read moreSales of new cars of Porsche Inter Auto CZ increased more than the entire Czech market in Q1
April 26, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginalTotal sales results, the interest in individual brands and models, sales of used cars...
read moreSkoda to present fleet of EVs in autumn
April 22, 2011 | 05:51am CEToriginalSkoda will send it to testing on Czech roads at the end of 2011. The Czech carmaker is also working on a hybrid drive…
read moreFormer Chrysler head in Czech Rep back in Daimler
April 22, 2011 | 05:41am CEToriginalGeorg Kendlbacher joined the newly created position at EvoBus Bohemia, where he will be responsible for...
read moreSkoda Auto wants to extend workweek in another Czech plant in future
April 21, 2011 | 04:05am CEToriginalFor the plant in Kvasiny this measure will mean the adoption of new core and agency employees. The date of collective summer holidays…
read moreSungwoo Hitech wants to expand its plant in Czech Rep
April 21, 2011 | 03:50am CEToriginalIncreasing production capacity of car body parts, expansion of existing buildings, the date of implementation of the plan, new jobs, customers of the production...
read moreBrno Motor Show 2011: Five carmakers registered 13 brands, negotiations with seven other importers under way
April 21, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginalPavilion P is occupied, Hall V is filling up. The confirmed brands and carmakers, with which it is being negotiated...
read moreRear LED lights for Skoda cars manufactured in Czech Rep to possibly be from Chinese supplier
April 21, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginalThe Octavia and the Superb, produced in China, already have rear LED lights. Supplier situation in this segment...
read moreStarcam wants to increase production of automotive engine heads in Czech Rep
April 21, 2011 | 03:25am CEToriginalThis joint venture of Nemak and Daimler is installing new technologies in an existing plant. The scope of the project, the term of implementation, new jobs...
read moreCar prices in Czech Rep dropped by 0.7% m/m in March
April 21, 2011 | 03:21am CEToriginalNew cars became cheaper more than the used ones. Prices of spare parts fell, while prices of service work stagnated. Detailed information, including y/y comparison...
read moreSkoda Auto to expand in A0 to B segments
April 21, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginalThe start of production and sales of mini-car City Car in Europe, the offer of motorizations, small compact sedan in 2012, Superb III...
read moreSkoda Auto to increase production in its Czech Kvasiny-based plant in Q3
April 20, 2011 | 12:24am CEToriginalThe carmaker has agreed with the unions to adapt the working week. Details of the agreement, the date of introduction, estimates of Yeti’s future production...
read moreJyco Europe wants to increase production in Czech Rep
April 20, 2011 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe manufacturer of seals and car body strips will accomplish a number of measures in the current plant and is also going to accept dozens of new employees...
read moreSkoda cars to be manufactured in China in other two future Volkswagen plants
April 20, 2011 | 12:12am CEToriginalIn parallel, the local production comprising the Fabia, Octavia and Superb models will be extended by two more models...
read moreAvia continues in international expansion, to begin assembling outside Czech Rep
April 20, 2011 | 12:04am CEToriginalThe Czech producer of medium trucks has entered the Middle East region, where assembly will be ensured by the parent company of Ashok Leyland...
read moreRenault in April: Clio and Clio Grandtour cheaper by CZK 10,000, Laguna Coupe by CZK 12,000
April 19, 2011 | 11:55pm CEToriginalPrices of Dacia cars have not changed. The Master van has been given new versions Combi and Bus...
read moreBrose closed one Czech plant, intending to expand production in the second one
April 19, 2011 | 12:43am CEToriginalThe company intends to build a new hall in Koprivnice. Period of the construction, size of the hall, nature of production, jobs...
read moreSkoda not planning to lower prices in Czech Rep
April 19, 2011 | 12:32am CEToriginalThe production growth in the Czech Republic in two plants, abandoning the expansion into South America, localization of production in Russia...
read moreDieter Braun to expand production in Czech Rep
April 18, 2011 | 04:26am CEToriginalOne of the three Czech plants is preparing new halls and intends to recruit dozens of new employees. Details of investments...
read moreJirina Tapsikova of SkoFIN became new CLFA’s chairwoman
April 18, 2011 | 03:59am CEToriginalShe has replaced Jiri Matula, who is no longer an employee of the member company, but of the parent company UniCredit Leasing. Other changes in CLFA...
read moreAuto Jarov most successful Honda dealer in Czech Rep in 2010 again
April 15, 2011 | 12:17am CEToriginalThe company saw declined sales of Honda cars and motorcycles, but it was less than the decline of the whole market. Outlook for 2011...
read moreMBtech plans further expansion, looking for professionals also in Czech Rep
April 15, 2011 | 12:07am CEToriginalCzech representation, MBtech Bohemia is holding Engineering Day for prospective employees and customers in Plzen, Prague and Mlada Boleslav on April 21...
read moreAuto Esa’s sales increased by 37% in March, by 44% in Q1
April 14, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe company has been registering an increased interest in small cars with an automatic transmission and demand from Western Europe, including large fleets...
read moreGestamp wants to build plant in Czech Rep
April 14, 2011 | 04:12am CEToriginalIt intends to produce automobile body parts there. Location, size of the building, number of lines, employees, the launch of production, customers...
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