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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
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 91.2 million (+2.7%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.4 million (+3%). Overall, global trade appears to have stabilized slightly over past month, with some progress made on resolving Nexperia chip crisis, Oakley (GlobalData) said
December 15, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in November, by 21% to 18.5 million in first 11 months – China: 11.6 million BEVs and PHEVs (+19%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 3.8 million (+33%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1.7 million (-1%), Rest of World (RoW): 1.5 million (+48%)
December 15, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
Portu, ČSÚ: Czechs with average net wage in 2025 (CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600 in Q2) work 10.7 months for new Škoda B-segment car (Favorit/Felicia/Fabia) and 9 minutes for litre of Natural 95 petrol, while in 1989 (CZK 2,500/EUR 100) it was 33.7 months and 32 minutes. Fossil-fuelled car transport in Czechia (represented by these two typical representatives) became approximately three times cheaper in real terms over past 36 years, when price of small ICE Škoda hatchback increased from CZK 84,600/EUR 3,490 to CZK 417,840/EUR 17,240 (+394%) and gasoline from CZK 8/EUR 0.33 to CZK 34.46/EUR 1.42 per liter (+331%), but Czech salaries grew by 1,453% on average
December 15, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Renault Group: Fabien Goulmy to become Commercial Director of Mobilize Energy on January 1, 2026. Agnieszka Łyżwińska, current Regional Director of Dacia brand for Cluster East, appointed as new Managing Director of Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands for Eastern Europe (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)
December 11, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in November (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.2%; Cox Automotive: -7.8%, -7.3% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -7.9%). November’s results reflect another notable – yet anticipated – decline in new-vehicle sales pace, driven largely by pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30, King (J.D. Power) said
December 11, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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TriHyBus = hydrogen cells + Li-ion batteries + recovery energy: Second prototype will soon come into operation in Czech Rep
February 8, 2010 | 12:54am CEToriginalSuppliers of technologies, operational parameters, price of the bus, hydrogen filling station in Neratovice for passenger cars as well...
read moreCallparts expands number of brands in Czech Rep for which it provides disposal of car wrecks
February 5, 2010 | 01:06am CEToriginalCurrently, the company represents the brands of Volkswagen Group, BMW Group and Porsche, is seeking others. Numbers of processed car wrecks...
read moreCLFA: Many companies in Czech Rep not aware of accelerated depreciations’ option
February 5, 2010 | 12:24am CEToriginalAt present, it is a border period for a decision to purchase new vehicles since the waiting time is four months or more. Financial leasing has become more favourable than...
read moreAAA Auto: Demand for cars with diesel engines grows, their share in sales rose by 6 percentage points
February 4, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe company is increasing redemption prices of diesel motorizations in response to that. The highest demand is for diesel models...
read moreNissan newly offers models Micra and Note in special equipping version I-Way in Czech Rep
February 4, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginalIt got new equipping features such as air conditioning, integrated navigation, alloy wheels and active headrests. Prices...
read moreDecision on exclusive Lotus dealer for Czech Rep postponing
February 3, 2010 | 11:01pm CEToriginalThe reason is an appointment of new CEO of Lotus Cars, who is re-evaluating the activities on the new dealerships...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group in Czech Rep fell by 2.6% in 2009, registrations by 12.9%
February 3, 2010 | 08:20pm CEToriginalThe reasons for this difference, sales and registration of individual brands and outlook of Import Volkswagen Group general manager Rudolf Javurek...
read moreHome Credit: People in Czech Rep economize more, restore to used car in renewal more often
February 3, 2010 | 07:15pm CEToriginalCzechs remain faithful to traditional brands and care for the safety, practicality and running costs more. Outlook for 2010...
read moreSkoda Auto has met recycling quotas in recent years, Callparts increasing number of premises in Czech Rep
February 3, 2010 | 06:36pm CEToriginalThe original owners are handing for recycling in the collecting network mostly car wrecks of Skoda 105/120, Favorit and often also Felicia cars...
read moreAuto Jarov increased Audi car sales by 11.2% last year with decline in brand sales in Czech Rep
February 3, 2010 | 01:50am CEToriginalAuto Jarov has thus reportedly become the most succesful Audi dealership on the Czech market. The company has extended its service shop for Audi brand as well...
read moreHyundai has extended partnership with Business Lease for another two years
February 3, 2010 | 01:33am CEToriginalIt is a further strengthening of the fleet sales in Europe, following the recently concluded contract with ALD Automotive. Cooperation with Business Lease includes countries...
read morePeter Zemlicka left Toyota Motor Czech
February 3, 2010 | 01:06am CEToriginalHis departure implied many personnel changes in the Czech and Slovak representation of Lexus. Specific changes and Zemlicka’s new place of work...
read moreTick Tack: Audi A6 limousines from Auto Jarov on financial leasing from SkoFIN
February 3, 2010 | 12:37am CEToriginalThe franchise project of taxi service in Prague wants to move from tens to hundreds of cars, does not signs up drivers from the competitors...
read moreKia in February: Venga in new standard package Fresch from CZK 239,980
February 2, 2010 | 11:34pm CEToriginalCee'd Active may be newly acquired with a free air conditioning. When using a funding, customers can choose 0% payment increase or a bonus of CZK 20,000 to CZK 50,000 for Venga and Cee'd. Details of the version Fresch and promotions...
read moreSkoda Auto convening to service shops almost all Yeti cars produced last year
February 2, 2010 | 03:23am CEToriginalThe reason is an adjustment of control unit software, which may incorrectly inform drivers about lights state or radio power...
read moreTesla Motors has sold 937 Roadsters in 18 countries until now
February 2, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe production has already exceeded 1,000 vehicles. The number of orders for the second model Model S...
read moreRCI Banque: Interest in branded financing of Renault, Dacia and Nissan being greater in Czech Rep than in world
February 2, 2010 | 02:38am CEToriginalThe interest in additional insurance products such as payment protection insurance and GAP insurance is also growing in the Czech Republic. Detailed penetration...
read moreWeekly visits of AAA Auto website up by 50% y/y in January
February 2, 2010 | 01:56am CEToriginalThe visit rate grew by 30% compared to Q4 2009. The used car dealer introduced a number of innovations on its website last year...
read moreBMW sales fell less than carmaker has expected in Czech Rep in 2009
February 1, 2010 | 03:17am CEToriginalThe demand has been supported by a new campaign called Joy is BMW. Detailed results of the brands BMW and Mini, and individual models...
read moreHonda to build its second factory in China
February 1, 2010 | 02:47am CEToriginalIt will be again a plant of the joint venture with Dongfeng Motor. The amount of investment, production capacity, start-up...
read moreNew 1.2 TSI engine (77 kW) from Mlada Boleslav fitted also to Skoda Octavia
February 1, 2010 | 02:30am CEToriginalAfter Yeti, this downsizing engine is therefore available already in the second model of Skoda. CO2 emissions, consumption, transmission, price...
read moreUniCredit Leasing acquired next two brand financings in Czech Rep, one related to change of owner
January 29, 2010 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe company already has a total of 14 brands in its portfolio—11 passenger car brands and three commercial brands. UniCredit Leasing is negotiating on other brands...
read moreUniCredit Leasing recorded decline in contracts by about 20% in Czech Rep last year
January 29, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalPenetration of the company on the market with new vehicles declined only slightly though. Trends for 2009 and expected development in 2010...
read moreAutobond wants to become largest Opel and Chevrolet dealer in Czech Rep after Kia and Suzuki
January 28, 2010 | 01:34am CEToriginalThe company increased sales by 20.9% in 2009; six times for Chevrolet . Detailed sales results, revenues and outlook for 2010...
read moreRenault to introduce at least one new product in Czech Rep every month in H1
January 28, 2010 | 01:22am CEToriginalFluence, Megane RS, EDC transmission, new Master, Traffic facelift, Dacia Duster will be concerned. The carmaker will introduce Megane CC and a new small cabriolet in Geneva...
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