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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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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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