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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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Toyota Yaris Dream: Special model with extra equipment valued CZK 52,000 begins at CZK 229,900
April 1, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe car can be bought on interest-free credit for a one year period, when the customer pays a monthly payment for insurance only...
read moreHonda to help owners of individually imported cars from USA by verifying if they are in recall action
April 1, 2010 | 11:00pm CEToriginalThat offer came with the latest corrective campaign concerning models Odyssey and Element produced in 2007 and 2008...
read moreCitroen EssentialDrive / IdealDrive: Extended warranty, road helpdesk, free service inspections
April 1, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginalThe customer may obtain all of these when purchasing a new car in the Czech Republic till the end of May. Differences for passenger and commercial vehicles...
read moreReducing number of Mini dealers in Czech Rep and new showroom helped increase sales of Renocar in Brno
March 31, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalSales of the brand and dealer Renocar in 2008, 2009 and outlook for 2010; prices of the new SUV Mini Countryman...
read moreToyota Aygo, Citroen C1, Peugeot 108: Second generation of mini cars from TPCA to be introduced in 2011
March 31, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginalThe carmakers Toyota and PSA will thus change their entry models after six years and put them against all-new mini cars Up! from Volkswagen Slovakia...
read moreKooperativa extended possibilities of information on liquidation of claims
March 30, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalAnother information channel has been added to the Internet—SMS to a mobile phone. Advantages, possibilities and statistics of existing and new services...
read moreSubaru continues to cooperate with UniCredit leasing in Czech Rep under new brand Subaru Finance
March 30, 2010 | 11:09pm CEToriginalZero increase in financing is now possible to obtain with advance payment from 35% in contracts for 24 to 48 months. Part of the payments is insurance from...
read moreDirect insurance survey: 70% of drivers do not know when to change insurance company
March 30, 2010 | 10:48pm CEToriginalAccording to the survey, around 42% of motorists are unaware that when insurance company is changed, bonuses for driving without accidents can be transferred. More poll results...
read moreMercedes-Benz ML: Third generation to enter market in Q2 2011
March 30, 2010 | 12:32am CEToriginalThis SUV, which is in the hierarchy between the small GLK and the largest GL, will therefore get a successor after six years. Expected start of production...
read moreAuto-Exner Express Service: Service without order, while you wait, surcharged by 30%
March 29, 2010 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe new service should save customers’ time and covers all the Volkswagen Group brands. Easy operations may be realized this way, such as...
read moreMazda to accelerate its entry into hybrid market, technologies to be supplied by Toyota
March 29, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginalIt will present the first hybrid using Mazda's new petrol engine SKY in 2013. However, within the plan for reducing fuel consumption by 30% by 2015...
read moreCitroen has prepared series of spring service offers in Czech Rep
March 29, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginalIt is a service inspection, discount on selected parts and tires, discount coupons for summer accessories, air-conditioning inspection and packets...
read moreSkoda Fabia GreenLine: 1.2 TDI (55 kW) engine, consumption of 3.4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions of 89 g/km
March 29, 2010 | 04:33am CEToriginalThe car will be available to order first on the markets with the tax advantage of ecological cars. Roomster GreenLine, Yeti GreenLine, Superb GreenLine...
read moreGoodyear won several contracts from Volkswagen Group to supply primary production with tires
March 29, 2010 | 04:22am CEToriginalGoodyear and Dunlop tires will be delivered to Skoda Auto and Volkswagen Slovakia for models...
read morePrague used car dealer Auto Esa recorded higher interest from customers even in other regions
March 28, 2010 | 11:29pm CEToriginalThe demand from Western and Eastern Bohemia has risen most noticeably in January and February. It is caused by a shift of car business to the Internet and...
read moreSaab has resumed production in Sweden after seven weeks
March 28, 2010 | 10:38pm CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker started producing all-new 9-5 Sedan. Other models produced in Sweden and Mexico...
read moreTPCA not yet agreed with trade unions on new collective agreement
March 26, 2010 | 02:35am CEToriginalThe existing one expires at the end of March. Details of the negotiations and the expected number of employees and their wages in 2010...
read moreTriglav to offer its clients accident insurance for CZK 490/year from April
March 26, 2010 | 01:29am CEToriginalThe offer applies not only to clients having car insurance. The accident insurance covers only permanent implications. Validity of the action...
read moreHonda holds spring service action with series of discounts on parts, accessories and services in Czech Rep
March 25, 2010 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe inspection after the winter costs CZK 99. Honda Assistance helpdesk is now for a special price CZK 99 for four months (summer)...
read moreAAA Auto: People drive to car centres to sell their car less, they use mobile buyout more
March 25, 2010 | 10:38pm CEToriginalIn the Czech Republic the company bought out 4,802 right at customers’ homes last years, over 3,000 cars in the surroundings of Prague. The average price of a purchased car…
read moreBMW shifts to high-strength materials that are not welded but riveted and glued
March 25, 2010 | 01:44am CEToriginalNew demands on equipment of repairers, start of production of BMW 5 Series Touring, investment of the dealer Renocar in Brno into a new plumber shop, Audi’s shift to aluminium...
read morePeugeot: By getting through spring service inspection customer receives year-round 20% discount on regular car maintenance
March 25, 2010 | 12:37am CEToriginalAdditional discounts on original equipment, change of oil, tires, price of the inspection...
read moreAuto-Exner became exclusive partner of Bugatti for Central and Eastern Europe
March 23, 2010 | 10:25pm CEToriginalThe company is now taking care of five Bugatti cars’ owners from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. The demonstration drive and sale will be arranged directly with the carmaker...
read moreHonda narrowed top management in Czech Rep and Slovakia, cancelling CEO post
March 23, 2010 | 09:56pm CEToriginalJiri Minovsky has been promoted to the presidential post, former president Toshiaki Nishide will return to headquarters to a post of...
read moreNissan discounted selected stock cars on Czech market in March
March 23, 2010 | 09:29pm CEToriginalQashqai is cheaper for CZK 30,000, Qashqai+2 for CZK 70,000, Micra and Note for CZK 13,000, X-Trail for CZK 15,000, Navara for CZK 62,000. The price of models Murano and Pathfinder went also down...
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