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SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,032,000 (+0.5%) to 2,048,000 (+1.3%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 574,000 (+21.4%) to 584,000 (+23.5%), and 2027 forecast from 2,058,000 to 2,084,000, of which BEVs from 663,000 to 685,000
March 16, 2026 | 07:59am CETflashread more
Insurtech Insights Europe 2026: Insurtech Insights Limited to hold 7th conference on technology trends in insurance industry (artificial intelligence/AI, machine learning, Internet of Things/IoT, blockchain, data analytics) in London, UK on March 18-19. Representatives of Zurich Insurance, Swiss Re, Generali, Allianz, Axa, Aviva, Balderton Capital, Munich Re, Cover Genius, Waymo, Palantir Technologies, NN Ventures, Ergo, Unit8, Plug and Play Tech Center, Deloitte Legal, DocuWare, LKQ Synetiq, Solera, Aon, Travelers, Meteomatics, Moody’s, Uber, Forvis Mazars, BCG Platinion (Boston Consulting Group), Google DeepMind, VIG, Stripe, QBE, Gallagher Re, Hannover Re, S&P Global, Marsh, Zego, Resistant AI, Visa, Lloyd’s Market Association, Europ Assistance, Uniqa, Thryve, RGA, Aioi Nissay Dowa, DriveQuant, Qover, TomTom, Google Cloud, Bolttech, Eurazeo, SixThirty Ventures, Howden, Schneider Electric, McKenzie Intelligence Services to speak at event
March 16, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In February, 61,237 used cars sold in Czechia (+18.8% m/m, -11% y/y; BEV: 952 vehicles, +44.2% m/m) with average price of CZK 334,434 (EUR 13,680; +3.4% m/m, +13% y/y) and average age 11 years (-1 year y/y). Daily sales increased from 1,660 in January to 2,187 vehicles in February (+31.7%), Vaněček mentioned
March 16, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Motocykel Auto Motor Caravan Show 2026: More than 170 exhibitors (ASP Group, Auto-Impex, BMW Slovak Republic, Harley-Davidson Czech Republic, Honda Motor Europe, Kawasaki Motors Europe, KTM Central East Europe, MR43 SK, MSC/Magyar Suzuki Corporation, Nevima Group) to join motorcycle fair in Bratislava, Slovakia (March 12-15), presenting 42 motorbike brands (Astreea, Boce/BOCC, Benelli, BMW, Benda, Brixton, Brough Superior, BRP, Can-Am, CFMoto, Ducati, GasGas, Goes, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Indian, Italjet, Jawa, Kawasaki, Keeway, Kove, KTM, Kymco, Linhai, Loncin, Malaguti, Morbidelli, Moto Morini, Motron, Royal Enfield, Segway, Super Soco, Suzuki, SYM, TGB, Triumph, UM, QJMotor, Vmoto, Voge, Zontes), 15 car brands (Suzuki, Nissan, Fiat, Ford, BYD, Voyah, Dongfeng, Citroën, MG, Isuzu, Piaggio, Mini, Jaecoo, Omoda, Iveco) and 13 recreational vehicle brands (Dethleffs, Etrusco, CI/Caravans International, Hobby, Bürstner, Eura Mobil, Rapido Group, Benimar, Knaus, Morelo, Weinsberg, Tabbert, T@B). This is second year after Incheba cancelled Bratislava Motor Show (Autosalon Bratislava) exhibition, adding cars and caravans to motorcycles
March 11, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 3.8% in February (motorcycles +31.4%; buses +25.1%; vans/trucks -5%; trailers -7.3%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 27.3% to 70,603 units (46,275 BEVs +28.7%, 24,328 PHEVs +24.5%), representing share of 33.4% (21.9+11.5%)
March 11, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 93.7 million (+1.9%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 93.5 million (+1.7%). Our Chinese sales outlook has been revised down by around 300,000 units based on weaker momentum in new year. Although China should still see some growth in 2026, developing markets such as India will also contribute significantly to global expansion in light-vehicle sales this year, while most mature markets are expected to see flat outcome or only modest gains, Oakley (GlobalData) said
March 11, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Tesla reportedly asked its suppliers to replace Chinese parts in cars manufactured in USA (plants in Fremont and Texas) by 2027. Replacement of some China-made components is already expected to have taken place. Automaker is said to be working to build production process that is more resistant to political decisions. Company did not comment on information
March 10, 2026 | 07:50am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France down by 14.7% in February (vans up to 5.1 tonnes +2.2%; trucks -7.7%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) up by 9.8 pp to 27.5% in first two months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 13.5 pp to 79.9%
March 10, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in February (JD Power/GlobalData: -3.8%; Cox Automotive: -3.4%, -2.2% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -3.4%). As in January, performance is being shaped by depressed electric vehicle (EV) retail demand, while elevated transaction prices continue to weigh on volumes through ongoing affordability pressure. Despite relatively slow start to year, acceleration in sales pace is expected over balance of 2026, starting with March, which is traditionally high-volume sales month with elevated promotional activity from manufacturers, King (JD Power) said
March 10, 2026 | 07:35am CETflashread more
Mobility Move (formerly ElekBu) 2026: Total of 119 exhibitors to join 17th public road-based transport fair in Berlin, Germany (March 10-12), including BYD, Daimler Buses, Ebusco, Carrosserie Hess, Ikarus, Iveco Bus, Karsan, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Škoda Group, Solaris Bus & Coach, VDL Bus & Coach, VinFast eBus, Wrightbus, Zhongtong Bus, 12-05 Solutions/Jouri, ABB, Air Products, Amcon Software, Applied Autonomy, Altron, BHFM Technologies, Blic, Bosch Mobility, BPV Consult, BALM (Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität), Captron Electronic, CarMedialab, Cavendish Hydrogen, COS, DELFI, Dekra, DEVK, DHP Technology, Driventic, E4You/Grotec, Ebblo, Eberspächer, Ebusplan, EEBC (European Electrical Bus Company), Electrive Commercial, Elexon, EMCEL, Fairfleet, Fenexity, Forum für Verkehr und Logistik, Gahlow Design, GIRO, HighQ, Hitachi Energy, Holon, Hübner, Ignite/Forvia Hella, IMSS (INIT Mobility Software Solutions), Ioki, IVU Traffic Technologies, Jebsen & Jessen e-Mobility, K2 Mobility, KCW, Kempower, Kienzle Automotive, Herbert Kneitz, Kontiki, Konvekta, Koopmann, Kwetta, Luminator Technology, Lumino, Masats, MCV, Microvast, Munk, NeMo.bil (New Mobility Paderborn), NIIMO (Network Initiative for Intelligent Mobility), OG Clean Fuels, Onway, O-TON Call Center Services, Peak Mobility/PSI Transcom, PI Labs, PMF Stalen, PwC, Rupprecht Consult, Ryze Power, SBRS/Shell Recharge, Schunk, Siemens, Sinos, Spheros, Staff-Eye, Stausberg & Vosding, Ster, SUE (Self-Driving Urban E-Shuttle), Systrans/Equans, TeleMatrik, Trapico, Tremonia Mobility, Uedelhoven Studios, ÜSTRA, VCDB (VerkehrsConsult Dresden-Berlin), VDV, Vector Informatik, Ventura Systems, VHH Mobility/AHOI, VisaBee, Volytica Diagnostics, Westfalen Weser Ladeservice, Yatta, Zenobē, ZF. Simultaneously, four conferences to take place (VDV-Electric Bus Conference, VDV-Congress on Future Autonomous Driving, Forum AI & Digitalization, Kontiki Conference), with speakers from Deutsche Bahn/DB Regio, Ruter, Transdev, Gevas Software, Via Mobility, e-Mobil BW, Horx Future, Fraunhofer IVI, Pulsetrain, Interlink, ADASTEC, Heag Mobilo, MovingFutures, Geotab, Waymo, Motor AI, Uber, Mercedes-Benz, MOIA/Volkswagen, Better Mobility
March 9, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 11,130 MWh of zero-emission electricity (+47% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in 2025 during 565,000 recharges (+37%) at 896 charging stations (+92 – of which 77 AC, 10 DC, 5 UFC) with 1,395 charging points. Average electricity consumption per transaction continues to grow – 15.8 kWh (+19%) at AC stations with charging time of 160 minutes (+26%), 21.8 kWh at DC stations with charging time of 34 minutes, 29.7 kWh at UFC stations with charging time of 29 minutes. Network's time utilization reached 7.73% on average (+46%), performance utilization reached 3.71% (+30%). In addition, average monthly time utilization regularly exceeded 10% in Q4 and performance utilization was close to 5%. Year 2025 was primarily period of completing projects from previous subsidy calls and preparing for further development. We have deepened our long-term cooperation with OMV, with which we plan to build 113 ultra-fast charging stations in 48 locations throughout Czechia in coming years. Cooperation with partners such as Hornbach, Penny, Finep or Ikea is also very successful, Hladík said
March 9, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Stellantis impacted by cyber attack in September 2025, when hacking/extortion group ShinyHunters gained unauthorized access to up to 18 million customer records (containing names and contact details) in North America (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram, Mopar) through third party – partner company Salesforce. Affected platform does not store financial or sensitive personal information, automaker pointed out
March 9, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
Volkswagen Financial Services: Nataliya Bauhuber to move to another position within Volkswagen Group. André Warmuth appointed as new Managing Director for Back Office and Middle Office of branch in Czechia (Škofin) on March 1, coming from Volkswagen Bank Greece
March 6, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Motosalon 2026: 2M Power/Motopark (Yamaha), Airmoto (Fantic, Sherco), Antik Telecom (Vmoto), ASP Group (Linhai, TGB), Baltyre (Astreaa, Stribor), BCE (BRP, Can-Am, Lynx, Ski-Doo), BMW Czech Republic (BMW Motorrad), CarTec Motor (Kove, MV Agusta, Stark Future), CarTec Praha (BMW Motorrad), DK Auto-moto (Triumph, Akrapovič), EcoWheel, ELS Moto (Arctic Leopard), Etom.pro (EridePro, Stark Future, Surron), Faber Moto (Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Vespa), Gorex (Loncin, Voge), Harley-Davidson Czech Republic, Honda Motor Europe, Invelt, Jawa Moto, Journeyman CZ (CFMoto, Goes), Kawasaki Motors Europe, Kentoya Motors, KTM (GasGas, Husqvarna, KTM), Lera Motors, Magyar Suzuki Corporation/MSC, M.C.F. CZ (Ducati, Honda RedMoto), Meteor Motor Tech CR (Indian, Polaris, Triumph), Motocentrum Barth (Aprilia, BMW Motorrad, CFMoto, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Vespa, Yamaha), MR43 (Moto Morini, Zontes), Nevima Group (Benda, Benelli, Brixton, Keeway, Morbidelli, SWM, SYM), Mayers Motors/Scooters (Fantic, Peugeot Motocycles, QJMotor), Pyramida Průhonice (Yuki), Quad-ATV.cz (Xmotos, X-scooters), Renocar (BMW Motorrad), Rezon Motorcycles, Rulyt (Racceway), Segway Powersports, Street Moto (AJP Motos), Vintage Garage Motors (Royal Enfield), Yamaha Motor Europe, D.A.S., DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Tomket (Linglong, Nankang, Tomket) to join fair for motorcycles, ATVs, accessories, clothing in Brno, Czechia (March 5-8). Veletrhy Brno (BVV) expect 60,000-70,000 visitors
March 6, 2026 | 07:53am CETflashread more
H2 Forum 2026: IPM to hold conference, workshops, exhibition, B2B matchmaking meeting, other networking events on activities of hydrogen industry pioneers in Berlin, Germany on March 3-4. Representatives of Hyundai Energy & Hydrogen, Siemens Energy, Capgemini Engineering, Sunfire, Salzgitter Flachstahl, Andritz, ThyssenKrupp Nucera, Air Liquide, Fest, SHS Stahl-Holding-Saar, Ionysis, Akros Energy, Hypermotive, WEW (Water Electrolysis Works), BtX Energy, CibusCell Technology, Neuman & Esser (NEA), Keyou, EDAG Engineering, Swan Analytische Instrumente, Güntner, TMEIC (Toshiba/Mitsubishi Electric), Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, RCT GH, Hystar, s-H2 Sustainable Hydrogen, GASAG, EWE Hydrogen, Gasunie, Storengy/Engie, THEnergy, Shell, Eternal Power, Gasgrid, Cruh21 (Drees & Sommer), Ramboll, Equinor, RWE Generation, Storag Etzel, Hydropulse, TEAL Mobility, Enertrag, Yara Clean Ammonia, Stiesdal Hydrogen, Uniper, DWV (German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association), Hydrogen Europe, Hydrogen Council, EIB (European Investment Bank), DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water), H2UB, AquaVentus to speak at events
March 4, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Special Events
EVC Group to offer electric cars and hybrids charged from electrical network
December 8, 2009 | 06:58pm CEToriginalThe company will offer the completely new electric cars Skoda Roomster and Smart, and transformation of a customer’s car only, too. Parametres, prices and plans…
read moreSecond European importer of Chinese cars went bankrupt this year already - HSO Motors Europe
December 2, 2009 | 11:10pm CEToriginalA. Charouz is still interested in bringing Brilliance brand on Czech and Slovak markets and will negotiate with the new European distributor…
read moreSeveral investors interested in indebted German automotive supplier Olho, maybe IAC Group too
December 2, 2009 | 10:30pm CEToriginalThree companies from the Olho Group has been insolvent since the summer; the Czech plant not though. A decision on choosing an investor should be taken by…
read moremmotion09 began in Prague on Thursday, organizers expect over 20,000 visitors
November 27, 2009 | 12:28pm CEToriginalFor the first time in the Czech Republic Infinity, Bentley Continental Supersports and Ferrari California cars can be seen there but there will also be oldtimers and helicopters. The next year…
read moremmotion09: Super sports cars Ferrari and Maserati also to arrive at show
November 23, 2009 | 11:23am CEToriginalSimultaneously with mmotion, art & interior exhibition and brand new MediArt fair of plastic and aesthetic surgery will be held. At mmotion09 Scuderia Praha will be showing cars...
read moreIIR holds conference HR Managers’ Meeting 2009
November 22, 2009 | 01:25pm CEToriginalThe 12th year of the event has also a separate block of financial sector and production sphere. Representatives of insurance and automotive companies will also be speaking there...
read moreToyota Motor wants to have all its models with plug-in hybrid drive by 2020
November 19, 2009 | 04:32pm CEToriginalSome Toyota and Lexus models will be fully electric. Toyota Prius plug-in and Lexus IS plug-in will come into the market in…
read moreZVEI holds conference Competence in Automotive Electronics 2009 in Munich on December 8
November 16, 2009 | 02:06pm CEToriginalIt is the sixth year of the event focused on suppliers of electronic and electrical automotive parts. At the conference the following will be speaking…
read moremmotion09: Mainly exclusive car brands from Europe to be introduced this year, veterans for the first time
November 16, 2009 | 12:29pm CEToriginalAuto-Exner is coming back to mmotion after a year—with its new brand Aston Martin among others. Auto Palace will introduce Infiniti cars there…
read moreIIR holds conference Insurance Business in CZ & SK in Prague in late November
November 4, 2009 | 10:54am CEToriginalThe sixth year of the event has a separate block dealing with non-life insurance; the conference is complemented with two workshops. Speakers at the conference…
read moreEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Jahn: Car production in Czech Rep to stagnate in 2009, maybe to grow slightly
November 2, 2009 | 08:14pm CEToriginalThe reason of lowering the outlook will mainly be lower production of carmaker Hyundai in Nosovice. In separate automotive segments…
read moreAUTO 2009: Skoda Auto working on Euro 6 emission norm, wants to get CO2 under 90 g/km for model Fabia
October 26, 2009 | 11:37pm CEToriginalCzech carmaker is also working on new types of cooling media for air-conditioning systems which should enter the market in…
read moreVVA 2009: Swell holding workshop on cars framework in Hradec Kralove on November 5
October 26, 2009 | 03:48pm CEToriginalThe event is called The Alternative Approaches in Car Framework. Experience with particular projects and news in the field of car construction will be presented by…
read moreAUTO 2009: Most important segments remain A0 and A worldwide; A00 to strengthen
October 20, 2009 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIn Western Europe, only classes A0 and A00 are going to rise this year, there will be a decrease in all segments in CEE. In future, Skoda Auto aims to focus on segments...
read moreFRANKFURT: Newcomers from Volkswagen for 2010, 2011 and onwards
October 20, 2009 | 11:21pm CEToriginalTouran facelift, all-new Sharan/Alhambra, all-new Touareg, all-new Passat but electric cars and hybrids as well…
read moreFRANKFURT: Robertson: Mini Cross to be introduced in early 2010
October 19, 2009 | 11:14pm CEToriginalMini’s offensive will go on with the models Coupe and Roadster. The overall sales of Mini slightly declined in 2009 compared to the record year 2008…
read moreAutomotive supplier Robert Bosch postponing its plans for expansion in Russia by two years
October 19, 2009 | 08:20pm CEToriginalThe reason is a marked downturn of local market and a strong connection of local producers as well. Bosch plans to produce components for…
read moreAUTO 2009: Skoda Auto: World car market to go down by 9% this year, by 15% in Europe
October 18, 2009 | 08:51pm CEToriginalA downturn by 6.5% will occur in Western Europe whereas the market in CEE will decline by 47%. Regarding the main emerging markets…
read morePRAGUE MOTOR SHOW: Javurek (SDA, Volkswagen): Waiting for scrap bonus declines car sales in Czech Rep by up to 20%
October 18, 2009 | 07:59pm CEToriginalSales of new passenger cars and LCVs went down by 13.8% in Q1-3. A number of people are waiting for scrappage scheme whose introduction has been unsure in the meantime…
read moreSkoda Auto to probably succeed in producing planned 20,000 Yeti cars this year
October 18, 2009 | 03:29pm CEToriginalCurrent orders which do not cover the entry-version of Yeti yet suggest that. The entry-version has now started being sold; the basic price of Yeti in the Czech Republic has thus dropped by CZK 90,000 to…
read moreAUTO 2009: Carmakers to require strategic suppliers at levels Tier 2 and Tier 3 too
October 16, 2009 | 11:08am CEToriginalCarmakers want to be dependent on a lesser number of strong global suppliers and so pressure on establishing supplier alliances can be expected…
read moreAUTO 2009: Czech car parts producers finding their suppliers in India and China more often
October 16, 2009 | 03:52am CEToriginalCosts of material constitute the largest part of the price of a product and there are lower wages in Asia as well. The problematic part remains logistics…
read moreFRANKFURT: Jahn: Car production could grow to limit of 1 million in Czech Rep due to scrap bonus
October 14, 2009 | 03:17pm CEToriginalRevenues of the local carmakers should fall this year though. Jahn expects a stronger revival as late as in the year…
read more2009 Prague Motor Show: Novelties from Frankfurt, Chinese cars, new EVs and HEVs
October 14, 2009 | 10:22am CEToriginalNew Czech company EVC Group will be presenting plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius or electric cars Smart and Skoda at the show…
read moreAUTO 2009: Skoda Auto to sell more than 600,000 cars mentioned so far this year, as last year maybe
October 12, 2009 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe expected drop of sales in Russia, Ukraine and India will be compensated by a growth in China. Sales will be boosted by new products as well; Skoda has already had orders for Yeti…
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Geršl (Cario): Cause of accident at 2023 e-Salon clean mobility fair in Prague, Czechia...
Kasko (manufacturer of plastic parts with 330 employees in Slavkov, Czechia; supplier for...
Palíšek (Siemens): By fighting for internal combustion engines (ICEs), Czechs lobbying for...
Centre for European Policy (CEP): Planned introduction of EU Emissions Trading Scheme for...
Klíma (E.ON Drive Infrastructure/EDRI): Czechia currently has sufficient charging...
National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) warned against transfering system...
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Since 2015, total of 11,437 companies set targets...
JATO Dynamics: USA, Germany made greater technological progress in electromobility than...
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): DSV and its suppliers ordered 300 Volvo electric...
Pirelli and its second largest shareholder MTP/Camfin (27.4% interest; controlled by...
GlobalData: New diesel car (including diesel hybrid) sales in Western Europe down by 17%...
The Climate Pledge: Initiative to achieve net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions by 2040 (10...
World Health Organization (WHO) classified automotive gasoline as proven carcinogen....
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited...
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fuelled) in Czechia became almost three...
The Climate Pledge: Amazon ordered more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 (621 kWh...
Auto Goldcar closed Škoda dealership in Prague, Czechia (service remained). In released...
Dolák (Toyota dealer in Příbram, Písek, Tábor, České Budějovice and Pilsen, Czechia)...
Škoda increased prices of all internal combustion engine (ICE) models in Czechia by up to...
Holan: SUDOP Energy and Environment (SUDOP Group; provider of services in areas of energy...
Autocentrum Dojáček (Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Hyundai dealer in Prague, Czechia)...
Davo Car (80,000 sqm used car shop with 140 employees in Olbramovice, Czechia; turnover of...
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EXCHANGE RATES
1 EUR = 1.18 USD
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1 EUR = 0.92 CHF
1 EUR = 24.36 CZK
1 EUR = 4.24 PLN
1 EUR = 364.88 HUF
Source: ECB, April 15, 2026