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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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Porsche expects growth of sales by 25% in Czech Rep in 2009
October 1, 2009 | 11:29pm CEToriginalThe new model Panarema should markedly help this year’s sales with an assumed sales rate of 50 cars. The company Porsche Inter Auto sold in Q1-3...
read moreSkoda started selling Octavia with LPG drive in Czech Rep
October 1, 2009 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe extra pay compared to the petrol version is CZK 35,000. Cars with LPG drive have already been offered by Subaru on the Czech market; another carmaker will be offering…
read moreMBtech introduced new testing system for electronic control unit in Czech Rep
October 1, 2009 | 05:05pm CEToriginalThe company MBtech Bohemia gave the first piece was given to the University of West Bohemia in Plzen. Advantages of the new system PROVEtech:μHiL are…
read moreFRANKFURT: Skoda Auto to produce 2,000 Superb Combi cars this year
October 1, 2009 | 03:51pm CEToriginalThe carmaker expects that the production will run 50/50 (sedan/estate) for now. Production capacity of the Superb model range will be for the next year...
read moreMitsubishi to supply PSA with small electric cars based on i-MiEV model
October 1, 2009 | 11:58am CEToriginalThis electric car will be introduced under both brands Peugeot and Citroen in Europe at the end of 2010. PSA wants to sell…
read moreAAA Auto offering a discount of CZK 20,000 to 50,000 for a car purchase by leasing or credit by end of October
October 1, 2009 | 10:55am CEToriginalThe level of discount is directly proportional to car value and duration of repayment. Penetration of financial services provided by AAA Auto now reaches…
read moreMoving Frederic Banzet to post of Citroen’s CEO made other personnel changes
October 1, 2009 | 09:59am CEToriginalChristope Musy will accede to Banzet’s former post of business manager in Citroen’s representations for Europe; the German representation will be taken by…
read morePorsche Inter Auto opened new Porsche showroom in Prague
October 1, 2009 | 12:01am CEToriginalSales and service of Porsche cars have moved to Prosek from Smichov, where there has not been a sufficient capacity anymore. The company has invested in it...
read moreGE Money Auto offering free capacity insurance to credit for car purchase by end of year
September 30, 2009 | 11:20pm CEToriginalGE Money Auto has been offering capacity insurance since 2000 already. Insurance for the credit autoCredit Jistota is provided by the French insurance company...
read moreAAA Auto continues its scrap bonus offer even in autumn
September 30, 2009 | 11:01pm CEToriginalWithin the first wave, 1850 customers have made use of the scrap bonus offer in the Czech Republic and Slovakia from March to June. For the first week after the second wave launching...
read moreAuto Esa decided to depute its communication activities to external agency
September 29, 2009 | 06:21pm CEToriginalThe company has been securing external communication by themselves so far. In mid September the used car dealer agreed on cooperation with a communication agency...
read moreHana Holcova left Czech representation of Honda
September 29, 2009 | 05:54pm CEToriginalHolcova worked in the company Honda Czech Republic for four and a half year, and has decided to leave at her own request now. Her successor is...
read moreFRANKFURT: 200 orders for sedan Karma arrived to producer of plug-in hybrids Fisker over half year
September 29, 2009 | 02:50pm CEToriginalSince the Geneva Motor Show the carmaker has been accepting orders for the coupe-cabriolet Karma S whose production will begin as late as 2011. Currently, the carmaker has...
read morePorsche holding free service drive in Prague and Brno next week
September 29, 2009 | 01:47pm CEToriginalWithin the drive Porsche Service Clinic, Porsche owners will get not only a 24-point car diagnosis, but also...
read moreAudi A8: Carmaker to introduce a new generation of limousine even this year
September 29, 2009 | 10:50am CEToriginalThe public though expects the new limousine Audi A8 to be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. Sales in Europe will be initiated in...
read moreHonda to have dealer representation in Plzen after year again
September 28, 2009 | 11:13pm CEToriginalCompany MTX has decided to scale down its activities, which included, among others, the sale of Honda cars. New dealer became the company...
read moreAutobond to open Suzuki showroom in Plzen and to build multi-brand complex there whithin a year
September 28, 2009 | 10:09pm CEToriginalThe company is now discussing what brands the company will be offering in the new sales and service centre with carmakers on Czech market...
read moreTatra made rande of personnel changes with aim to cope with crisis
September 25, 2009 | 01:28pm CEToriginalThe Czech truck producer established posts of managing director and marketing manager, at the same time the company replaced its sales manager. The positions have been filled with...
read moreWitte Nejdek to organise their second Constructor´s Night on October 1
September 25, 2009 | 02:42am CEToriginalThe event will focus on car security this time, and all current and future constructors are welcome to take part. In corporation with Volvo Cars...
read moreCredium agreed to cooperate with another carmaker in Czech Rep, starting Hyundai cars’ financing
September 24, 2009 | 01:52am CEToriginalHyundai customers may choose between financing through long-term partner CSOB Leasing or a new company Credium. The new cooperation will be presented under the brand...
read moreLouwman plans sales growth of Toyota cars by 25% in Czech Rep in 2009
September 24, 2009 | 01:07am CEToriginalThe company has opened its second Toyota showroom in the Czech Republic - in Usti nad Labem this year. In 2009, Louwman Motor Praha plans to sell...
read moreMazda has new financial and marketing directors in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 22, 2009 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThomas Egan and Martin Bucek left the Prague-based office, being at Mazda since the establishment of direct importer representation. Their posts have been taken by...
read moreFRANKFURT: Lotus prepares to enter Czech market, having no interest in Slovakia now
September 21, 2009 | 10:35pm CEToriginalBritish manufacturer of sports cars negotiates the representation with two partners in the Czech Republic. Decision on a new dealership in Prague will be made...
read moreLouwman to begin sale of Ford cars, buying dealership in Czech Rep
September 21, 2009 | 09:41pm CEToriginalThis is the company’s first activity regarding the Ford brand in Europe. Apart from brands Toyota and Lexus, Louwman intends to expand in the Czech Republic concerning the sales of Ford cars...
read moreSkoda dealer network in Czech Rep gets into troubles; sales falling faster than number of showrooms
September 21, 2009 | 08:41pm CEToriginalDealers are competing more than in the past; however the number of Skoda sales outlets in the Czech Republic fell in more than a year and half to...
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