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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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Skoda Auto management reinforced by Karlheinz Hell, as board member to be responsible for purchasing
January 22, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginalHell is responsible for purchasing coordination of Skoda Auto as well as of the Volkswagen Group in Central Europe. Post of board member for Production and Logistics...
read moreUsed car sales in Auto-plus program fell by 5.6% in 2009
January 22, 2010 | 12:30am CEToriginalSales of VW passenger cars and commercial vehicles and Audi cars increased. On the contrary, sales of cars Seat, Skoda and other brands have fallen...
read moreAutocentrum Duba intends to further expand, founder’s share in company sold
January 21, 2010 | 02:03am CEToriginalThe aim of this transaction is to strengthen the company and prepare it for further expansion in sales and cars servicing. Furthermore, the company has strengthened even regarding the management...
read moreMazda allowed its dealers in Czech Rep access to JATO Carspecs4 application
January 21, 2010 | 01:45am CEToriginalIt offers a comparison of different vehicles sold, including special offers. It can be used by dealers at car showrooms, owners of dealerships...
read moreINSURANCE BUSINESS CZ & SK 2009: CNB: Trend of increase in number of insurance entities from EU/EEA continues
January 21, 2010 | 01:35am CEToriginalThese are mainly entities operating on the non-life insurance market. Their current number...
read moreSkoda Auto increased sales in 2009 thanks to China and Western Europe, sales excluding China fell by 8.7%
January 21, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginalOctavia, Fabia and Superb recorded rise, sales of Roomster and Octavia Tour decreased. New models Yeti and Superb Combi...
read morePorsche Panamera in Czech Rep: Sales plan excess, winner of contest Car of the Year 2010 in its category
January 21, 2010 | 12:50am CEToriginalIn four months of 2009, Porsche Inter Auto sold 56 Panamera cars and this year expecting to sell...
read moreTop-Pojisteni.cz increased number of mediated contracts in 2009, including car insurance
January 20, 2010 | 03:32am CEToriginalThe most successful was the damage liability and travel insurance, car accident insurance keeps growing. Specific data of 2008 and 2009...
read moreCebia increases number of service records in system Autotracer, offering cooperation to other companies
January 19, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginalCebia Report has been already given to customers at Esa Auto, AAA Auto, Skoda Plus and auto-plus dealers. Cebia is now negotiating with...
read moreLotus Cars to significantly increase production of Lotus and Tesla cars in Hethel this year
January 19, 2010 | 02:20am CEToriginalIt is because of the new model Lotus Evora, as well as the electric Tesla Roadster. Specific information on the production and orders process...
read moreCar Importers Association wants government concept of transport development in Czech Rep
January 19, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginalSDA calls on the government to somehow support the fleet renewal. Considering car drives, the nearest future is in...
read moreSixt car rental expanded its fleet by 103 cars Seat in Czech Rep
January 19, 2010 | 01:56am CEToriginalOriginally, there were 80 cars Ibiza and Leon, at the end of 2009 23 cars Exeo sedan and station wagon were added...
read moreTop-Pojisteni.cz: Mandatory liability to be more expensive by 8 to 10% in spring 2010
January 19, 2010 | 01:45am CEToriginalA bonus of at least 50% for course without damages can be achieved at all insurers in 2010. A novelty of 2009 is copying of bonus for more cars in the family...
read moreTesla Motors plan to double sales and service network in Europe in 2010
January 18, 2010 | 03:01am CEToriginalThe carmaker has produced 1,000 Roadster cars so far. Production plan for 2010, prepared representations in Europe, the second model Tesla Model S...
read moreAston Martin Rapide: Production to begin in Austria soon, customer supplies from April
January 18, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginalThe carmaker has set a price just for the UK and USA so far. Basic price in continental Europe and this year's production plan...
read moreAAA Auto extended guarantees, providing all cars over CZK 100,000 with Cebia Report
January 18, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginalThe company newly guarantees that the car was not flooded during the floods, but mainly the mileage...
read moreSales of Jaguar and Land Rover cars on Czech market to be managed by carmaker itself
January 15, 2010 | 05:09am CEToriginalJaguar Land Rover is yet another carmaker which has taken an importer’s licence in the Czech Republic over from a local partner. The composition of the dealer network...
read moreHead of Volkswagen Martin Winterkorn replaces Hans Dieter Potsch in supervisory board of Skoda Auto
January 15, 2010 | 04:47am CEToriginalPotsch resigned from this office at the end of 2009. Winterkorn will also be proposed for a function...
read morePekny (SDA, Kia): Czech car market to be better served by faster depreciation than scrap bonus
January 13, 2010 | 04:19am CEToriginalAccording to him, it would be good to extend the government action even after June 30 or reduce the deduction permanently. Faster recovery of company cars may generate high-quality used cars...
read moreVolkswagen increased sales by 1.1% in 2009, subsidiary of Skoda Auto by 1.4%
January 13, 2010 | 03:34am CEToriginalWhile sales of Volkswagen passenger cars and Skoda brand went up, Audi, Seat and Volkswagen commercial vehicles recorded a decline...
read moreSDA: Price decline of new cars caused shift of interest in segment upwards
January 12, 2010 | 11:43pm CEToriginalHowever, the prices of new cars have not declined so significantly in 2009. For example, last year’s average price of Kia cars declined by...
read moreHyundai plan to strengthen its fleet sales in Europe, agreed to cooperate with ALD Automotive
January 11, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalThe agreement includes a favourable price conditions for the sale of vehicles in 21 countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Last year, the market share of Hyundai in Europe rose to...
read morePrices of cars sold on Czech market dropped by 1.7% m/m in December
January 11, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginalNew cars cheapened more than the used ones. Prices of spare parts and service works stagnated. Specific information...
read moreMann+Hummel: Acoustic modules could solve problem with great quietness of electric cars and hybrids
January 11, 2010 | 07:55pm CEToriginalIt is also a simple means to increase the level of brand identification by the sound of the engine. The acoustic tube has found use in another Ford sports model...
read moreAuto Kora as first Ford dealer in Czech Rep installed revolutionary painting system Robodry from Symach
January 11, 2010 | 07:02pm CEToriginalThis allows a significant acceleration of car paint repair, and during the same day. Supplier and details about the technology...
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