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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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F-M Campus: Federal-Mogul upgraded its educational portal
March 10, 2016 | 11:33pm CEToriginalTarget groups, new functionalities, online courses, the language versions including Czech, website, compatibility with major platforms...
read moreMotosalon 2016: Czech motorcycle trade fair visited by 60,000 people in Brno
March 6, 2016 | 11:48pm CEToriginalArea, exhibitors and brands, comparison with the year 2015 in Prague, the power of social networks, Motorcycle of the Year 2016, comments by exhibitors, effort to restore Autosalon...
read moreAMI 2016: Organizer cancelled this year's motor show in Leipzig
March 1, 2016 | 01:25am CEToriginalReasons, automakers and brands that called off participation, the situation with New Mobility trade fair and Alternative Engines congress...
read moreVienna Autoshow 2016: Tenth year attracted 150,000 people again
January 27, 2016 | 11:55pm CEToriginalPresented brands and models of cars and motorcycles, the number of Austrian premieres, Magna Mila Plus, the exhibition area, a survey among visitors, accompanying trade fairs...
read moreAutomakers still interested in national car fair in Czech Rep
January 26, 2016 | 12:04am CEToriginalIt was not carried out last two years though. SDA's scheduled meetings, timing...
read moreCzechBus 2015: Fair's fifth year to host 21 bus brands
November 22, 2015 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe exhibition area, bus exhibitors, suppliers of components and service equipment, the conference of LNG buses, electric buses and public transport...
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 moreAutoSympo 2015: Symposium on alternative drives and R&D to be held in Czech Rep
November 3, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalFocus on gas and electric propulsion, the cancellation of registration fee, speakers from Skoda, Iveco, SOR, TUV Sud, TUV Nord, LeasePlan, CzechInvest and RWE...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen tests autonomous cars
October 25, 2015 | 11:22pm CEToriginalPermission to carry out tests in real operation, the number of prototypes in 2015-2016, V2V and V2I systems, participation in Intelligent Transport Systems congress...
read moreCzech Car 2015: Most popular new car in Czech Rep is Skoda Superb
October 20, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalFord and BMW were also successful in the third year of the survey. Expanding voting with Prague Motor Show, a smaller number of votes, testing by consumers, partners...
read moreEquip Auto 2015: Over 1,000 exhibitors to be present at trade fair, seven from Czech Rep
October 11, 2015 | 10:43pm CEToriginalThe date of the 22nd year, location of the exhibition focused on Aftersales/Aftermarket, expected attendance, statistics of 2013, the importance of North Africa, the sister trade fair in Algeria...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Exhibition visited by more people than last year
October 6, 2015 | 10:36pm CEToriginalThe exhibition area and the number of presented brands also increased. One announced brand did not arrived...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: About 20 dealers to present 47 car brands
September 30, 2015 | 03:10am CEToriginalCompared to 2014, the new brands are Aixam, BMW, Corvette, Dacia, Ligier, Microcar, Praga and VUHL. SsangYong will be missing. Exhibitors, brands, the largest exposure, the auspices of AutoSAP...
read moreContinental restored Czech rubber conference Gumference
September 7, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginalDate, place, program of Gumference 2015, co-organizers of the 3rd year, cooperation stock market, Taraxagum Dandelion Rubber, delegates...
read moreLegends 2015: Seven automakers and six dealers to take part in second year
June 12, 2015 | 05:43am CEToriginalThey will be presenting about 20 car brands. Exhibitors, exhibits, racing drivers, activities of Autoklub Czech Republic, the balance of the first year...
read moreCzech Car 2015: Sixty cars nominated in third year of competition
June 9, 2015 | 02:52am CEToriginalFord and BMW have most of the nominations. Nominations for 19 months, fewer number of novelties, additional categories, car testing at dealers, advertising campaign, sponsors...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Exhibitors already confirmed 26 car brands
June 4, 2015 | 11:04pm CEToriginalBrands concerned, presentations of dealers with greater support of carmakers, availability of individual buildings, models exhibited, the number of cars for test drives...
read moreDS Tour: PSA to hold roadshow with premium brand DS in Czech Rep
May 5, 2015 | 12:18am CEToriginalCities and dates, places (shopping centres, dealerships, exhibitions), models for testing, microsite, a new magazine DS Edition...
read more2015 Bratislava Motor Show: 21 exhibitors to present 29 car brands
April 15, 2015 | 10:43pm CEToriginalThe carmakers, distributors and dealers concerned, the return of Audi and BMW brands, more modest Exclusive Salon, testing of EVs, a delegation from Taiwan...
read more2015 Bratislava Motor Show: Taiwanese companies seeking business opportunities in CEE
April 12, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalTrade mission of Taiwan in Slovakia, organizer, products especially for aftermarket, increasing export of Taiwanese auto parts...
read more2015 Bratislava Motor Show: 32 brands to introduce over 70 Slovakia’s premieres
April 10, 2015 | 02:04am CEToriginalGreat representation of premium and exclusive brands, Exclusive Salon, test drives, conferences on aftermarket, balance of 2014...
read moreAutomotive CEE Day 2015: Another contract meeting to be held in Poland
March 31, 2015 | 12:19am CEToriginalThe term, participating carmakers and suppliers (GM, PSA, Toyota, Honda, Solaris, Polaris, TRW, BorgWarner, Pilkington), partners, the interest in 2014...
read more2015 Prague Motor Show: Incheba wants to hold another year of motor show in Czech Rep
March 20, 2015 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe date after the Frankfurt Motor Show, exhibited models, test drives, an off-road polygon, nomenclature including vans, a retrospective exhibition...
read more2015 Brno Motor Show: Organizers cancelled this year’s event, again and probably forever
January 15, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe reason is the inability of the organizer to come up with an innovated concept that would appeal to carmakers and other exhibitors. The situation in Vienna, Bratislava and Prague, commission of SDA, history...
read moreMassiver Leichtbau: Consortium of German companies dealing with lightweight constructions holds conference
November 17, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginalMembers of the initiative, the conference participants, contractual day, presenting the results of study on weight savings of a car, the model used...
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