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e-Salon, e-Technology 2024: 115 exhibitors (+5.5%, 2023: 109) and 26,657 visitors (+15.7%, 23,042), who completed 2,443 test drives (+9.6%, 2,228), joined 6th clean mobility, technologies and solutions for e-mobility fair in Prague, Czechia (November 7-10)
November 11, 2025 | 07:57pm CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 3/2025: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 3.5% y/y to CZK 294,000 (EUR 12,110) in Q1-3, down by 1.3% during Q3 (14% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 19% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 20% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 18% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 16% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 13% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). In terms of powertrain types, 47.13% of cars on offer had petrol, 46.53% diesel, 2.63% hybrid, 2.29% electric, 0.93% LPG, 0.42% CNG and 0.07% others
November 11, 2025 | 07:48pm CETflashread more
Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at e-Salon 2023 clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia was absence of showroom mode in Nio ET5 Touring BEV. Subsequently, Chinese automaker integrated primitive version of this mode into model, which can only be managed remotely by administrator at Nio headquarters
November 11, 2025 | 07:41pm CETflashread more
Hyundai to suspend production in Nošovice, Czechia (Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric models; ICEVs, MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) for next two days (November 7, November 10) due to lower demand, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said. This is another shutdown at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech after three non-production days on October 27, October 30-31
November 7, 2025 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 20.2% to 6.17 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in Q1-3, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales down by 19.1% to 3.76 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
November 7, 2025 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Quality Days 2025: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold conference on modern approaches in quality, improvement in Prague, Czechia on November 11-12 with separate section on quality in automotive industry. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic, Raiffeisenbank, Diribet, DQS Slovakia, NGSS (Next Generation Security Solutions), Munters, ČEZ, Porsenna Energy, MPO (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic) to speak at event
November 7, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1% in Q3, by 1.2% to 6.6 million in Q1-3 (VW -0.4%, +2.8%; Škoda +15.1%, +14.1%; SEAT+Cupra +9.8%, +4.1%; VW Commercial Vehicles +10%, -10.7%; Audi -2.6%, -4.8%; Bentley +23.9%, -2%; Lamborghini -13.8%, -3.2%; Porsche -5.7%, -6%; MAN +24.7%, +4%; VW Truck & Bus -4%, +2.5%; Scania -0.9%, -7.6%; International Motors/Navistar -57.3%, -28.2%). Rise in orders is driven in particular by new models of all drive types (+17% in Western Europe in Q1-3), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, VW Transporter/Multivan, Cupra Terramar, Skoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911; battery electric vehicle (BEV) orders increase particularly strongly (+64%) and account for around 22% of total order intake in Western Europe, automaker said
November 7, 2025 | 07:40am CETflashread more
Business Lease (AutoBinck Group) to sell branches in Czechia, Slovakia to ČSOB Leasing (KBC Group) for EUR 72 million. Transaction is subject to approval by relevant antitrust authorities and is expected to close in Q1 2026. Merger to create player with portfolio of 25,000 vehicles in operating leasing (CZ: 15,000, SK: 10,000). Allen Overy Shearman Sterling/A&O Shearman and ING Bank advised seller, Baker McKenzie advised buyer. AutoBinck indicated that after Netherlands (Terberg Business Lease Group to Arval in 2022), Czechia and Slovakia, it intends to sell leasing companies in other countries (Poland, Hungary, Romania). Amid rapid market consolidation, partnering with larger players offers best path for future growth. Sale of Czech and Slovak operations to KBC marks first step in that direction, Weijers said
November 4, 2025 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 35.9% y/y to 54,319 in September, of which 51,090 cars (-27.1%, due to cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover) and 3,229 commercial vehicles (-77.9%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 15.2% to 582,250 in Q1-3, of which 543,099 cars (-8.4%) and 39,151 commercial vehicles (-58.1%)
November 4, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Battery Systems 2025: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold conference on electric/electrified vehicle batteries in Bad Nauheim, Germany on November 4-5. Representatives of General Motors/GM, Stellantis, Virtual Vehicle Research, EDAG Engineering, Constellium, Speira, Kautex Textron, Nemak, Novelis, Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik, BLS Lasertechnology, Drei Bond, Vitronic Machine Vision, Benteler Automotive Components, ArcelorMittal Global R&D, Blackbird Robotersysteme, Automation W+R, Eines Vision Systems, FFT Produktionssystem to speak at event
November 4, 2025 | 07:39am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.6% m/m in September, up by 0.8% y/y (new: +0.1% m/m, +1% y/y; used: -1%, +0.8%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-0.5%, +3.7%), spare parts and accessories (+0.4%, +0.5%), fuels and oils (-0.7%, -3.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.3%, +5.2%)
November 4, 2025 | 07:34am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 27,074 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in September and 210,789 in Q1-3 (+97.3%; 21,361 and 162,547 battery electric vehicles, +102.7%; 5,713 and 48,242 plug-in hybrids, +81.1%), of which 27,044 and 210,506 cars (+97.2%; Škoda: 19,728 and 136,659 BEVs, +150.2%, 3,084 and 22,172 PHEVs, +122%; Hyundai: 1,603 and 25,605 BEVs, +0.4%, 2,629 and 26,070 PHEVs, +56.5%) and 30 and 283 buses (SOR: 5 and 36 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 25 and 247 BEVs)
November 4, 2025 | 07:29am CETflashread more
Storage area (three halls of 1,200 sqm, 1,720 sqm and 988 sqm, administrative building) of Compass CZ (distributor of car accessories, tools, outdoor equipment in Nehvizdy near Prague, Czechia) hit by fire on October 22, causing damage estimated at CZK 80-120 million (EUR 3.3-4.9 million). One firefighter slightly injured. As result of fire, part of warehouse inventory was destroyed, but complete range of Compass car accessories remained intact. Company plans to resume shipping goods within few days. Based on investigation, it was found that cause of fire was incorrect handling of storage equipment, which was provided by external company at time, Kumhera said
November 3, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Special Events
Cars on Riverside 2018: Seven brands added, two dropped out compared to last year
August 30, 2018 | 03:24am CEToriginalThe second year should host over 100 cars and vans of 25 brands and 9 groups. Details, accompanying program, partner, estimated attendance of the first year...
read moreKola Motor Show 2017: Another year of car exhibition held in Lysá nad Labem, Czechia
November 19, 2017 | 10:05pm CEToriginalToyota brand exhibition including solely HEVs, the Czech exhibition premier of VW Polo, exhibition of racing and tuning cars, expected attendance, entrance fee...
read moreRacing Expo 2017: First year of Motor Sport Fair held in Czechia, in parallel with Transport Expo
November 13, 2017 | 11:11pm CEToriginalDate, location, exhibits, exhibition director, exhibitors, partners, expected attendance, admission, Transport Expo 2016 balance...
read moreConference on automotive industry in Czechia and Central Europe to take place in Brno
October 25, 2017 | 09:52am CEToriginalLecturers from Škoda, Hyundai, TPCA, Iveco, Tatra, KPMG, Kovo, ABB, Brano, Motor Jikov, Minerva or CzechInvest, topics of the 14th year, partners...
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 more2017 Prague Motor Show: 25 exhibitors presented 45 brands of cars, moped cars
October 8, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalAmong them were dealers, manufacturers, independent dealers and car rentals. Other exhibitors, car novelties, test drives, Mini Autosalon for kids...
read moreCars on Riverside 2017: Organizer ensured three more brands and exhibition of energy company
August 31, 2017 | 02:36pm CEToriginalThese are a low cost, a non-premium and a premium brand. Inspiration for the exhibition in Prague, the course of negotiations not only with automakers, presented EVs…
read morePrague Car Festival 2017: Tuning car motor show to present production and electric vehicles again
August 28, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalExhibitors including dealers, extensions of the exhibition area, costs, expected attendance, test drives, partners, balance sheet of the year 2016...
read moreCars on Riverside 2017: CNC to hold motor show in Prague in late summer
August 17, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalIn the first year, about 100 cars and vans from 15 (17) brands and 7 groups should be seen. Long negotiations with one importer were unsuccessful today. Details…
read more2017 Prague Motor Show: Central-Bohemian car exhibition to be held different moth than last year, place to remain the same
August 7, 2017 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe date after the Frankfurt Motor Show, exhibitors and brands, expected visiting rate, car novelties, test drives, tuning event, ticket price increase...
read moreLegends 2017: Attendance achieved organizer's expectations and surpassed last year's record
June 13, 2017 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe number of exhibited cars and motorcycles, Czech exhibition premieres, the oldest exhibit, awards, a check for a hospital, preparation of the 5th year...
read moreLegends 2017: Organizer expects to increase attendance
June 9, 2017 | 04:08am CEToriginalOvercoming the Brno Motor Show, budget and financial results of the motorist event, insurance, cooperation negotiations with the Goodwood Festival of Speed...
read moreLegends 2017: Fourth year to be attended by more than 15 automakers and dealers again
June 7, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginalDate, main themes, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits and their value, guests, partners, clubs, official car...
read moreEkoAuto 2017: 2nd annual green transport exhibition to be held in Czech Rep
April 7, 2017 | 01:15am CEToriginalThe location, dates, nomenclature, exhibitors, test drives, Skoda, Hyundai, Nissan, Smart and Tesla exhibits, nearly new CNG cars from Havex-Auto...
read moreAmper 2017: 25th year of fair to be attended by over 30 EVs and HEVs
March 20, 2017 | 11:00pm CEToriginalBesides cars, it will be vans, motorcycles, bicycles and scooters. The conferences, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, VW, Audi, Volvo, Land Rover, Hyundai, Kia, BMW or Tesla cars at Amper Motion...
read moreAutomotive Leaders Summit 2017: Conference on automotive industry in Europe to be held in Austria
February 23, 2017 | 12:08am CEToriginalDate, program, supplier forum, speakers from Volkswagen, Jaguar Land Rover, GM, Renault, Honda, Magna, Johnson Controls, Bosch, PwC, DHL or Uber...
read moreConference on CNG and LNG in transportation to be held in Czech Rep
February 19, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalPart of the 10th year will be an exhibition of companies from the NGV field. Date, program, participation fee, speakers from Audi, Porsche Holding, Ernst & Young, UAMK, AutoSAP or CPS...
read moreCitroen Jumpy, Peugeot Expert and Toyota Proace became Most Practical Commercial Vehicles of the Year 2016 in Czech Rep
December 20, 2016 | 03:43am CEToriginalAwards were handed over to exhibitors at Transport Expo. Neither the names of the jurors nor the scores were disclosed. Ambiguities in the nomination document...
read more2017 Brno Motor Show: Car Importers Association and Veletrhy Brno stopped fair preparation
November 28, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe organiser failed to convince a sufficient number of brands. Comments, the organizer's survey...
read moreTransport Expo 2016: 11 commercial vehicle brands, including Hyundai, to join 1st year
November 21, 2016 | 12:07am CEToriginalOverall, the fair will present more than 40 exhibitors. New participating companies and institutions...
read moreTransport Expo 2016: 10 commercial vehicle brands to be present at first year
November 15, 2016 | 02:55am CEToriginalOverall, the fair will present more than 30 exhibitors, including importers, dealers, leasing companies, insurance companies and other firms. Partners, the possibility of free admission...
read moreTechnical school in Czech Rep merged Open Day with motor show
November 11, 2016 | 02:53am CEToriginalThe school, location, 17th year of the exhibition of not only road motor vehicles, demonstrations of material welding and bonding, fair of engineering firms, admission, website...
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 moreCzechBus 2016: 17 companies to present 15 bus brands
November 2, 2016 | 01:24am CEToriginalList of exhibitors is almost unchanged compared to 2015. This year's exhibition will be enriched by Chinese coaches. The companies concerned...
read morePrague Car Festival 2016: Attendance rose by tens of percent
October 26, 2016 | 11:41pm CEToriginalAt the same time, it has surpassed the expectations of the organizer. Exhibition area also increased, primarily thanks to new cars, including the EVs. Date of the 2017 year...
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