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SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,093,000 (+3.6%) to 2,183,000 (+8%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 562,000 (+18.7%) to 597,000 (+26.2%), and 2027 forecast from 2,121,000 to 2,245,000, of which BEVs from 679,000 to 720,000
August 26, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Jičín Trade Fair 2026: Kobit to hold 30th fair of municipal, road maintenance, firefighting, other specialized equipment, vehicles in Jičín, Czechia on August 25-27. Total of 62 exhibitors to join event, including Autodráb, Avistech, Contsystem, Croy, EverLift, F Trucks (Ford Trucks), Futtec, Hanes, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik, I-Tec Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Manatech, Mateco Czechia, PPG Industries, Profi Auto CZ, Rothlehner, Scania Czech Republic, Seco Industries, Tatra Trucks, Terramet, UH Car, Unikont Group, Volvo Group Czech Republic, VOP CZ. In 2025, exhibition visited by 1,787 people
August 24, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 3.8% to 25,823 in July. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 27.4% (7,073 units, +43.8%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 8.4 pp to 68.9%
August 24, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany down by 6% y/y in July, export by 4%. Main reason for decline is production stoppage lasting several weeks during retooling of a plant for electric vehicle manufacturing (BMW Munich), association mentioned. Total order intake decreased by 13% (domestic orders: -4%, foreign: -15%). To complete picture, current domestic order backlog stands 10% above previous year's level. This represents largest gap compared to prior-year figure seen this year and is likely to provide boost to domestic production following summer months, VDA concluded
August 24, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 800,000 cars, vans from 90.5 million (-1.9%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 89.7 million (-2.8%). This forecast would represent 2.8% year over year decline, as relative weakness in China, along with headwinds from economic and trade factors, drag down global industry. Middle East tensions appear to be re-escalating, which could risk higher oil prices and other associated side effects including fuel costs, inflation and consumer demand. Therefore, we are maintaining cautious stance on our global light-vehicle outlook for second half of year, Krafft (GlobalData) said
August 21, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 1.2% in July (motorcycles +10.9%; buses -11.9%; vans/trucks -8%; trailers -1.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 44.1% to 109,218 units (78,609 BEVs +61.7%, 30,609 PHEVs +12.5%), representing share of 40.7% (29.3+11.4%)
August 21, 2026 | 07:43am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 9% in July (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -15.6%; trucks -15.7%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 11.6 pp to 29.1% in first 7 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.3 pp to 79.6%
August 20, 2026 | 07:46am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA apparently fell in July (JD Power/GlobalData: +1.4%; Cox Automotive: -0.4%, -1.8% after revision; Mobility Global: -1.3%). July’s headline sales results are unquestionably impressive, but evaluating year-over-year results requires consideration of what happened year ago, King (JD Power) said
August 20, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 555,700 vehicles to customers in H1, representing increase of 9.1% (Octavia 96,500 cars, -1%; Kodiaq 74,600, +15.2%; Kamiq 65,400, +1.9%; Fabia 61,900, +2.5%; Elroq 59,900, +74.8%; Karoq 49,800, -4.5%; Enyaq 48,300, +24.7%; Superb 35,300, -3.5%; Scala 27,100, -0.4%; Kylaq 22,300, +10.9%; Kushaq 7,800, +13.7%; Slavia 6,800, +0.2%). Sales in Europe-31 (468,300, +11.6% – Germany 120,400, +19.6%; Czechia 48,900, +6.9%; UK 46,600, +6.6%; Poland 34,500, +14.2%) and some Asian (India 35,700, +7.4%) and African countries (Morocco 3,300, +7.8%; Egypt 3,300, +62%; Tunisia 900, +23.6%) grew, China (700, -90.4%) experienced decline. Automaker increased deliveries of electric vehicles by 40.1% to 132,300 (108,200 BEVs, +48.3%; 24,100 PHEVs, +11.8%). Strong initial response to Epiq and Peaq, with more than 30,000 orders received for two models to date, underlines appeal of these latest additions to our range. Thanks to outstanding performance of Enyaq and Elroq, Škoda became fourth-best-selling BEV brand in Europe and second-best-selling European brand overall, Jahn said
August 17, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
Aures Holdings sold 1,646 used battery electric vehicles (+98.8%) in AAA Auto and Mototechna car centers in Czechia, Poland and Slovakia in H1, of which 1,335 BEVs in Czechia (+108.6%). Sales in our company grew at faster pace than overall Czech market. Group thus once again confirmed its position as number one on secondary market for battery electric vehicles, Vaněček said
August 17, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
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Veronika Jakubcova became new spokeswoman of Czech BMW importer
October 5, 2010 | 02:27am CEToriginalJakubcova has thus remained in the automotive industry, having previously worked for Hyundai. She replaced Katerina Cmuntova who...
read moreSkoda Auto to re-introduce Octavia II before facelift
October 5, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginalIt will be manufactured on the same line as the Octavia II after facelift. Engines, equipment, prices, extended warranty, the production of a current and new Octavia Tour...
read moreHyundai to continue in test action on Czech market in autumn, changing just model
October 4, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginalOver 2,500 people are interested in the free test of the Hyundai i30, they can now try out the Hyundai i20, while utilizing an action model of...
read moreDirect became new partner of loyalty program Bene+ from GE Money Bank, first in insurance sector
October 1, 2010 | 04:33am CEToriginalDirect’s clients can get a discount on premiums when paying it by credit card. Deepening of cooperation between Direct and GE Money…
read moreAuthorized importers and dealers joint grey sales of new cars in Czech Rep
September 30, 2010 | 02:33am CEToriginalReasons (strategies, prices and exchange rates), brands, reducing the wholesale distribution at Saab, aggressive pricing policy of Skoda on the Czech market...
read moreTili has already six partners for e-mobility promotion in Czech Rep
September 30, 2010 | 02:15am CEToriginalThese are companies Citroen, Tazzari, Vectrix, Alke, Winora and Rittal. Apart from the e-mobility, the transport emissions’ reduction will be supported by home working as well...
read moreS. & W. Automobily started providing extended warranty for 1 year for new and used cars
September 30, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalThis North-Bohemian dealer of brands Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mitsubishi Fuso is cooperating with CarGarantie. Details of the warranty...
read moreAuto Hase reduced Volvo cars’ service by 20%
September 30, 2010 | 01:42am CEToriginalCurrent and new rates for mechanical, bodywork, painting, electrics and diagnostic work, the price for pick-up service...
read moreAmsterdam to invest in e-mobility development by purchasing thousands of EVs and charging stations
September 30, 2010 | 01:30am CEToriginalThe current situation in the city, plans of the municipality, negotiations with the European and Japanese carmakers, cooperation with Better Place, new jobs...
read moreJahn (Volkswagen): Skoda Auto looking for Chinese suppliers mainly because of growth in global production and localization of production abroad
September 29, 2010 | 04:48am CEToriginalHowever, he did not rule out that they could also supply plants in the Czech Republic. Synergies and savings of scale in the supply base in China...
read moreContract signing by CEZ and Peugeot protracting, negotiations under way for year
September 29, 2010 | 04:37am CEToriginalThe current situation, not including Citroen into the testing of electric cars, the expected number of Peugeot iOn cars, e-mobility activities of Mitsubishi in the Czech Republic...
read moreCeska pojistovna to increase rates of damage liability as of January
September 29, 2010 | 04:22am CEToriginalHowever, the accident-free drivers are going to pay less than in 2010. Last rates’ update and the expected increase for 2011...
read moreSkoda to possibly present electric car based on Octavia at Paris Motor Show
September 29, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginalIt should cover 120 km on a single charge, design to be different as well. At the same time, the carmaker will introduce a complete model range with a start-stop system...
read morePeugeot to enter Czech Rep and Slovakia with program of quality used cars
September 29, 2010 | 01:28am CEToriginalAt the same time, it will become the first carmaker importing used cars from abroad. Partners Dekra, Europ Assistance, Cebia, IBS expert, TipCars...
read moreFiat placed alternatively powered vehicles by LPG on Czech market
September 29, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalThis happened after year and half preparations. Range of models and engines, parameters of aggregates, prices, warranty terms, conversion for free within funding...
read moreCitroen introduced comprehensive range of extended warranties and service contracts in Czech Rep
September 29, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginalTheir parameters can be selected at Citroenkalkulator.cz. The scope of services EssentialDrive, IdealDrive and FreeDrive, prices, financing of contracts...
read moreWBR holds conference AutoRomania 2010 in Bucharest in mid November
September 29, 2010 | 12:35am CEToriginalThe organizer attracts visitors to a meeting with the new management of local Renault and Ford plants and the Romanian government as well as a presentation of development of the Dacia plant...
read moreMann+Hummel decreased profit by 7.3% at revenues decline of 5.2% in Czech Rep in 2009
September 29, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginalThis is the expected result, satisfying the company’s executives. The number of employees in the crisis year grew even...
read moreVenturi opened first plant for electric vehicles in France
September 28, 2010 | 11:48pm CEToriginalCurrently, there are eight EVs Citroen Berlingo First and Peugeot Partner Origin leaving the assembly lines a day. The annual capacity, other models...
read moreIIR holds specialized conference Insurance CZ&SK in Prague in mid-October
September 28, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalThe 7th year of the event will have two follow-ups, i.e. a workshop on commercial networks and a special day about distribution channels. The conference will have the following speakers...
read moreMagneton’s new owner renamed company and changed CEO
September 27, 2010 | 12:27am CEToriginalThe production in Kromeriz continues without restrictions. The new company’s name, new CEO, the customers of each division...
read moreToyota holding roadshow in Czech Rep, presenting both passenger and off-road models
September 27, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginalIt is going to visit 14 cities within the event of "Toyota - Test Days" until October 16. Participants will receive a voucher for a free car wash...
read moreFiat offers extended warranty for Panda and Punto at discount in Czech Rep in September, for free within funding
September 26, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe extended warranty to 5 years/100,000 km includes assistance service for 5 years. Parameters of services and prices...
read moreWitte Automotive holds third Designers’ Night in Czech Rep on October 1
September 26, 2010 | 11:41pm CEToriginalThe special event is this time focused on cooperation with Mercedes-Benz, for the first time it is also intended for the general public. Presentation of the Viano facelift...
read moreCitroen in September: CZK 50,000 bonus for cars, 30% discount for LCVs
September 26, 2010 | 11:34pm CEToriginalBonus beyond the special prices does not apply to models C1, C3 and C3 First X. All the LCV models may thus be purchased on loan or lease to CZK 300,000 excl. VAT...
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