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SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 13.6% y/y to 67,415 units in January, of which 65.249 cars (-8.2%) and 2,166 commercial vehicles (-68.6%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing of electrified cars fell by 10.6% to 26,854 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 41.2% share of total output
February 28, 2026 | 10:55pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 3.9% in January (Volkswagen -3.7%; Stellantis +9.1%; Renault -16.7%; Toyota -14.3%; Hyundai -14.7%; BMW -3.3%; Mercedes-Benz +4%; Ford -5.3%; Volvo Cars -13.6%; Nissan -16.2%; BYD +175.3%; SAIC -0.8%; Suzuki -14.6%; Mazda +5.7%; Tesla -1.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -12.5%; Honda +11.9%; Mitsubishi -37.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +24.2%, PHEV +28.7%, HEV+MHEV +6.2%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -36.5%, petrol -28.2%, diesel -22.3%)
February 28, 2026 | 10:51pm CETflashread more
Czech Automotive Industry Association (AutoSAP) started publishing statistics on production of self-charging hybrids in Czechia. Total of 25,879 (passenger) hybrid electric vehicles produced in country in January (+53.9%), of which 25,839 cars (+54.1%; Hyundai: 6,171 HEVs, +12.3%; Toyota: 19,668 HEVs, +74.5%) and 40 buses (-20%; Iveco: 40 HEVs, -20%). Manufacturing of electrified vehicles increased by 55.4% to 50,839 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, representing 40.4% share of total output
February 28, 2026 | 10:48pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.7% m/m in January, up by 0.1% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.7% y/y; used: -1.3%, -0.3%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+2.7%, +5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +1.3%), fuels and oils (-2.6%, -8.9%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+3%, +7.1%)
February 28, 2026 | 10:39pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 24,960 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in January (+56.5%; 20,859 battery electric vehicles, +82%, 4,101 plug-in hybrids, -8.7%), of which 24,950 cars (+56.8%; Škoda: 17,955 BEVs, +98%, 2,973 PHEVs, +24.1%; Hyundai: 2,894 BEVs, +22.6%, 1,128 PHEVs, -46.1%) and 10 buses (SOR: 2 BEVs; Iveco: 8 BEVs)
February 28, 2026 | 10:34pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 10% y/y to 125,190 in January (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +18.2%, Hyundai -5.8%, Toyota -2.8%). Buses (Iveco -24.4%, SOR +585.7%), motorcycles (Jawa +34%) successful differently. Electrified vehicles are becoming one of main pillars of production in domestic car factories. Almost quarter of Škoda Auto’s production, half of Hyundai’s production in Nošovice, and all vehicles from Toyota in Kolín are models with some form of electrified drive. Models manufactured in Czechia are successful not only on domestic market but also on major European markets. Czech automotive industry is thus clearly demonstrating that it can transform technological transformation it has set out to achieve into concrete results, Petzl said. Electric car manufacturing increased by 56.8% to 24,950 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output up by 2.4% to 100,240 units
February 28, 2026 | 10:10pm CETflashread more
GlobalData increased 2026 Western European new car sales outlook by 30,000 units from 11.82 million (+0.6%) to 11.85 million (+0.8%)
February 26, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales fell by 3% to 1.2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in January – China: 0.6 million BEVs and PHEVs (-20%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.32 million (+24%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.09 million (-33%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.19 million (+92%)
February 26, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In January, 51,547 used cars sold in Czechia (-13.5% y/y; BEV: 660 vehicles) with average price of CZK 323,500 (EUR 13,350; +3% m/m, +13.3% y/y). Decline in sales is due to this year's harsh winter with many freezing days, Vaněček said
February 26, 2026 | 07:41am CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe down by 2.8% to 859,393 units in January. Market to grow by 0.8% to 11.85 million in 2026
February 25, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Forum Automobillogistik (Forum Automotive Logistics) 2026: BVL, VDA to hold conference on logistics in automotive industry in Wolfsburg, Germany on March 4-5. Representatives of Daimler Truck, Volkswagen Konzernlogistik, Audi, Porsche, Nio, Airbus, Mahle, ZF, Robert Bosch, Texas Instruments, 4flow, Embotech, 51Biz Luxembourg, T-Systems, AIoneers, S2data, BTV Technologies, Taktiq, RIO, PwC, Walter Schmitt (Logistik Schmitt), Schnellecke Logistics, DSV Road, Boston Dynamics, ExB Labs, INFORM, NLL (National Centre for Charging Infrastructure), Fraunhofer IML to speak at event
February 25, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
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read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2017: MBtech organizes open days for developers in Czechia
October 15, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalR&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Dates, presentation of the autonomous car Link & Go, vacancies...
read moreMBtech to expand one development centre in Czech Rep
June 21, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalLocation, new halls, amount of investment, services, timing, HR, clients...
read moreShandong Linglong Tire wants to build two more plants, one in Europe
June 21, 2017 | 01:36am CEToriginalDetails of the strategy, sites considered, amount of investment, HR, timing, R&D, orders from carmakers and retailers, results in 2016, plan for 2017, targets for 2020...
read moreVVA 2016: Swell holds another seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 9, 2016 | 12:17am CEToriginalTopics of the 9th year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Cezeta Motors, Zetor Tractors, Hella, One3D, Innomia or CVUT, an increase in the registration fee...
read moreTAL 2016: Aimtec holds conference on logistics in automotive industry in Czech Rep
June 7, 2016 | 11:37pm CEToriginalTerm of the 17th year, location, main topics, speakers, the auspices of AutoSAP and Odette, participation fee, partners, participants last year...
read moreSkoda Auto joined traffic accident research CzIDAS
April 27, 2016 | 02:13am CEToriginalIt was founded by CDV and IDIADA in 2011. The results from three regions of the Czech Republic, causes of accidents on the roads, the proposed measures, other Czech and European projects...
read moreSwell to expand its R&D centre
November 13, 2015 | 02:39am CEToriginalThe scale of investment, the relevant sections, relocation of one facility, investment plan for the next three years, HR, tenders for a number of positions, the new ownership structure...
read moreOne3D: New company specializing in 3D printing of plastic and metal car parts established in Czech Rep
November 11, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalInvestors, services in the field of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping, clients and partners, website, entry into the Moravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster...
read moreVVA 2015: Swell holds next seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 8, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginalTopics of the 8th year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, Iveco, Zetor Tractors, Magna, Hella, EDAG Engineering, BEKO Engineering...
read moreSwell started to do new kinds of tests
July 16, 2015 | 10:19pm CEToriginalAccreditation of new testing standards, simulations of the effects of car wash on car body paint, new R&D magazine not only for experts, completion of the merger, plans for the future...
read moreWolfram Motz promoted from Czech branch of MBtech to AKKA Technologies
April 28, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalHe will be responsible for more countries including Czech Republic. The operating director of MBtech Bohemia was appointed...
read moreSolaris to expand production of buses and trams
January 4, 2015 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe location, amount of investment, growth of capacity, timing, the new Urbino, production plan, sales including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, involvement in the project ZeEUS...
read moreVVA 2014: Swell organizes seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep
November 6, 2014 | 02:25am CEToriginalTopics of the seventh year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, MBtech, TUV Sud, AV Engineering, Mecas Esi, MCAE Systems, Lenam and universities...
read moreSwell introduced expansion plan by 2018
October 24, 2014 | 01:26am CEToriginalDetails of a 5-year strategy, relocation of one facility, extension of R&D centre, HR, tenders for a number of positions, subcontract works, new technologies...
read moreTauber (Genesis Capital): New owner wants to support growth of Swell with other acquisitions
June 25, 2014 | 01:40am CEToriginalThe new owner of Czech R&D company and its profile, the new executives and their competencies, the most important clients...
read moreLubomir Drasar and Pavel Krois sold Swell
June 17, 2014 | 12:18am CEToriginalThe new owner and his profile, the new headquarters, management changes, financial results in 2013, HR...
read moreSwell won contracts for two Italian carmakers
February 13, 2014 | 11:12pm CEToriginalProjects for Ferrari and Iveco, development for a Formula 1 team, trends in high-tech materials (light alloys, biocomposites)...
read moreVVA 2013: Swell holds seminar on car development in Czech Rep in November
October 20, 2013 | 08:28pm CEToriginalTopics of the sixth year, including 3D metal printing, lecturers from Skoda Auto, MBtech, Materialise, Mecas Esi, eCon and universities...
read moreHavlik: Swell to prepare new technology, unique in Central Europe
October 7, 2013 | 11:20pm CEToriginalFinancial results in 2012, development of testing, new projects and clients, HR, student internships, a new website, 20th anniversary of the company, participation in the congress Zulieferer Innovativ...
read moreKhin: MBtech wants to further grow in CEE, considering other R&D centre in Czech Rep
September 30, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginalNew competencies of the Czech branch after the acquisition by AKKA Technologies, the results in 2012, HR, clients, Link & Go concept, trends...
read moreAutoDesign Prague 2013: Next year of conference on automotive design to be held in Czech Rep, but not in Prague
September 19, 2013 | 11:07pm CEToriginalAmong the speakers there will be designers from Skoda Auto, Pininfarina, Ford, Opel, MBtech, BT Design (Benet) and Varroc. Details, partners...
read moreSwell started using photogrammetry – very accurate contactless measurement
April 23, 2013 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThe company acquired portable device Tritop in their test room in Horice, which is used in the measurement of displacements and deformations of components...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2013: MBtech holds open day in Czech Rep on April 24
March 26, 2013 | 02:59am CEToriginalMBtech Bohemia’s R&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Demanded professions...
read moreSwell expanded equipment of test room in Horice with climatic chamber
March 13, 2013 | 10:20pm CEToriginalDetails of a new technology for thermal testing, utilization, application in exterior and interior components...
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