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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
AUTO 2009: BOS Automotive not keeping up production at one of lines in Klasterec
October 11, 2009 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe reason is the production of an innovative component of the luggage compartment for Mercedes-Benz E limousine, which the carmaker might introduce even to other models...
read moreAUTO 2009: Carmakers and suppliers expect Christmas production shut-downs to be longer in 2009
October 8, 2009 | 09:50am CEToriginalPassenger car market will not develop too optimistically in Q1 2010, according to them. Most carmakers will plan shut-downs from…
read moreAUTO 2009: Skoda Fabia facelift: Euro 5 engines, energy recovery, start-stop, introduction in Geneva in 2010
October 7, 2009 | 11:44pm CEToriginalAlso the sports version Fabia RS will come with a facelift, with a petrol engine compared to its predecessor. Fabia will thus move its CO2 emissions under…
read moreIIR holding a conference on legislation in automotive industry in second half of October
October 7, 2009 | 10:56am CEToriginalSpeakers’ lectures will be concerned with European and Czech legislation, contractual relations with suppliers, legal framework of relations with dealers, block exemption…
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 moreFRANKFURT: Skoda started accepting orders for Superb Combi priced from CZK 589,900
October 1, 2009 | 09:26am CEToriginalProduction in Kvasiny will begin in October; first cars should reach customers by the end of the year. The carmaker introduced a range of novelties within Superb Combi…
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 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 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 moreRobert Bosch to call off 10,000 jobs in 2009, part-time job waiting for 100,000 employees
September 22, 2009 | 06:20pm CEToriginalThe company expects revenues’ drop by 15% in 2009. Bosch sees the first signs of recovery, but the return to pre-crisis levels might occur in...
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 moreFRANKFURT: Brno-based trade fairs Autotec and Autosalon to be held jointly in 2010
September 21, 2009 | 07:43pm CEToriginalThe concept has been approved by OICA. According to preliminary information, all the major players on the Czech market are planning to participate. Organizers expect the attendance...
read moreIIR holding special conference Auto 2009 in Prague in early October
September 20, 2009 | 09:19pm CEToriginalThe eighth year of this event subtitled "The prosperity of the Automotive Industry at Risk?“. The conference will be attended by...
read moreFRANKFURT: Plug-in hybrid manufacturer Fisker to enter Czech Rep in autumn, and Slovakia soon
September 17, 2009 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThe official representation will be announced in the second half of October. Czech partner of the new American carmaker will be...
read moreFrankfurt Motor Show to offer 82 world’s premieres from September 17 to September 27
September 15, 2009 | 10:59am CEToriginalThe largest autumn’s motor show will offer exposures of 753 exhibitors, including 62 carmakers from 30 countries. The event will focus on...
read moreHyundai to initiate two-shift operation in Nosovice on September 7
August 20, 2009 | 11:22am CEToriginalThe reason is a planned initiation of serial production of B-segment MPV, which was named Kia Venga. Launching the model on market and its price…
read moreBrno-based fairs Autotec and Autosalon to might take place together in 2010
June 30, 2009 | 09:11pm CEToriginalThe reason is the current economic crisis. Large majority of this year's Autosalon visitors was satisfied with the fair and is about to come next year...
read moreCEZ: One million electric cars to operate in Czech Rep in 15 years at earliest
June 25, 2009 | 02:18pm CEToriginalBy 2012, there should be 25 models of electric cars on the market. CEZ negotiate with almost all carmakers within the other testing projects…
read moreKia cee'd facelift: Production to start in mid-July, being presented to public at Frankfurt Motor Show
June 24, 2009 | 06:14pm CEToriginalEven thanks to this, the carmaker will extend working hours in Slovakian plant in Zilina. There will be innovations at cee'd model...
read moreNissan plans on mass production of electric cars from 2012
June 23, 2009 | 06:09pm CEToriginalThe carmaker will introduce the first electric car in August this year and initiate sales at the beginning of 2010. Nissan will manufacture the electric cars in...
read moreTwo competing moto shows to take place in Czech Rep in March 2010
June 23, 2009 | 03:14pm CEToriginalWhile the 14th year of the moto show Motocykl will go on in Prague, there will be the 1st year of the fair Motosalon in Brno supported by SDA, which...
read moreSkoda Auto sales decreased by 7.3% to 59,600 cars in May
June 17, 2009 | 08:55pm CEToriginalSales of the Volkswagen Group have increased by 1.5% to 556,700 cars for the first time in 2009. However, in Germany and China, the Czech carmaker grew by...
read moreCEZ aim to focus on development of electric vehicles, seeing great potential in it
June 17, 2009 | 07:26pm CEToriginalIn the coming years the energy company intends to invest in this sphere about CZK 500 million. Pilot projects are about to start till 2012 in...
read moreAudi A5 Sportback: Five-door coupe to be introduced at Frankfurt Motor Show
June 17, 2009 | 07:10pm CEToriginalRight after that it will go on sale from EUR 36,050 (about CZK 960,000) with an engine 2.0 TDI (125 kW). In mid-2010 a new basic version will come...
read moreVolkswagen Polo: Three- or five-door version got basic price under CZK 250,000
June 16, 2009 | 05:02pm CEToriginalThere is a five-door hatchback being sold from CZK 249,900 in the meantime. A three-door version will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show and will be priced at...
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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