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Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 24% to 1.8 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 28% to 9.1 million in H1 – China: 5.5 million BEVs and PHEVs (+32%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 2 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 900,000 (+3%), Rest of World (RoW): 700,000 (+40%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:31am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,500 MWh of electricity (+52.5% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q2 during 128,000 recharges (+37.5%) at 868 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 19.5 kWh, utilization according to charging station performance by 27.5% to 3.39% (time utilization +27.8% to 6.94%)
July 16, 2025 | 10:22am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group up by 1.2% in Q2, by 1.3% to 4.41 million in H1 (VW +4%, +4.5%; Škoda +18.7%, +13.6%; SEAT+Cupra -1.9%, +1.7%; VW Commercial Vehicles -15.6%, -19%; Audi -8.2%, -5.9%; Bentley -16.2%, -11%; Lamborghini -7.3%, +2.2%; Porsche -4.3%, -6.1%; MAN +4.7%, -4.3%; VW Truck & Bus -4.1%, +5.9%; Scania -4.5%, -10.4%; International Motors/Navistar +9.9%, -2.3%). Rising orders are driven by new models popular with customers across all drive types (+19 % in Western Europe in H1), such as VW ID.7 Tourer, Cupra Terramar, Škoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-Tron and Porsche 911, BEV orders increase most significantly (+62 %), automaker said
July 16, 2025 | 10:10am CETflashread more
CarGarantie agreed to cooperate with Emil Frey in Czechia, providing 1-year unlimited mileage warranty (breakdown insurance) on selected used vehicles offered on Autosphere sales platform for free (with possibility of extension up to 8 years/200,000 km for fee), thus expanding its collaboration with this Swiss company. In 25 years on Czech market, insurance company became partner of many automakers, distributors, importers, dealers (more than 300) of cars (BMW, Hyundai, Mazda, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Subaru, Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo) and motorcycles (BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Indian Motorcycle, Triumph, Ducati)
July 14, 2025 | 03:50pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Over past 20 years, transport (mostly fossil-fueled) in Czechia became almost three times less expensive (+37.7%) than entire consumer basket (+93.8%), thus mitigating inflation. Consumer price index (CPI) in individual groups and items developed differently – used cars (prices: -16.3%), new cars (+4.9%), motorcycles (+20.2%), diesel (+22.2%), Natural 95 petrol (+22.9%), Natural 98 gasoline (+27%), LPG gas (+34.2%), brake pads (+38.8%), engine oil (+45.8%), taxi service (+63.8%), bus fare 100 km (+75.3%), bus fare 50 km (+78.1%), bus fare 25 km (+86.4%), rail passenger transport (+105.8%), fender (+107.2%), bus fare 10 km (+109.6%), international air passenger transport (+150.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+171.1%)
July 14, 2025 | 03:41pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 6,200 MWh of electricity (+76% y/y) in ČEZ Futurego public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 271,024 recharges (+54%) at 916 charging stations. Average electricity consumption per charging increased by 14% to 22.9 kWh (H1 2024: 20.1 kWh)
July 14, 2025 | 03:32pm CETflashread more
GlobalData confirmed 2025 Western European new car sales outlook at 11.42 million (-1.1%)
July 11, 2025 | 12:54pm CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2025 Czech new car registrations forecast at 225,000-240,000 units (-3% to +4%, 2024: 231,600), based on development to date (Q1: +3.6%, Q2: +2.2%). Gradually recovering domestic economy (GDP growing since Q4 2023) – decreasing inflation (within ČNB's tolerance band), rising real wages (Q1: +3.9% y/y), growing consumer confidence – maintains relatively strong consumer and corporate demand for cars, which is reflected in year-on-year increase in registrations of new passenger cars, Štefek said
July 11, 2025 | 12:42pm CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 3,085 MWh of electricity (+127% y/y) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in H1 during 131,500 recharges (+93%) at 630 charging points (Prague: 601.5 MWh during 27,000 recharges, South Moravian Region: 457.1 MWh during 18,500 recharges, Vysočina Region: 430.1 MWh during 14,814 recharges, South Bohemian Region: 349.6 MWh, Central Bohemian Region: 233.6 MWh, Pilsen Region: 197.6 MWh, Ústí nad Labem Region: 192.4 MWh, other regions: 623 MWh)
July 11, 2025 | 12:28pm CETflashread more
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Toyota plant in Kolín (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic) on July 4. Carmaker suspended production for several hours. This incident will not impact vehicle deliveries to customers, spokesperson said
July 9, 2025 | 02:52pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Toyota RAV4/Wildlander (1,187,000 registered cars, +11%) was world’s (153 markets) best-selling light vehicle in 2024, followed by Tesla Model Y (1,185,000, -3%), Toyota Corolla Cross/Frontlander (859,000, +18%), Honda CR-V/Breeze (854,000, +1%), Toyota Corolla/Levin sedan (697,000, -11%), Toyota Hilux (617,000, -15%), Ford F-150 (595,000, -2%), Toyota Camry (593,000, -8%), Tesla Model 3 (560,000, +10%) and BYD Qin (502,000, +6%)
July 9, 2025 | 02:35pm CETflashread more
Electricity/power outage (blackout) in Czechia caused by falling of phase conductor in transmission system (ČEPS) affected Škoda Auto plants in Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny, Vrchlabí on July 4. Automaker suspended production for several hours, not to introduce extra shifts due to several hundred unproduced cars. Company is insured for such cases, spokesperson said
July 8, 2025 | 05:22pm CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData cut 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 100,000 cars, vans from 89.8 million (+1.1%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 89.7 million (+1.1%). With trade negotiations ongoing between United States and various countries, there remains great deal of uncertainty over what result will be, and how quickly we will start to see deals being made. In meantime, several regions are likely to see sales slow amid rising prices, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 8, 2025 | 05:16pm CETflashread more
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Inteva Products to move production to Czech Rep
September 22, 2015 | 11:52pm CEToriginalThe original, contemplated and confirmed factory site, the reasons for the decision changes, the developer, HR, timing, products...
read moreSchaeffler to enter stock exchange
September 21, 2015 | 10:58pm CEToriginalReasons, the size of the offered share, the number of shares, the expected proceeds from the IPO, timing, the subsequent allocation of funds...
read moreJohnson Controls plans to lay off 3,000 people
September 21, 2015 | 01:25am CEToriginalReasons, timing, expected annual savings, current number of employees, sales of certain activities, the situation in the Czech Republic...
read moreKostal wants to significantly increase production in Czech Rep by 2018
September 17, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalContracts until 2025, the expected development of revenues, the profile of the two Czech plants, HR, products, customers...
read moreNexen Tire hires local managers in Central Europe
September 10, 2015 | 02:49am CEToriginalThis is related to the expansion of activities in manufacturing, distribution and sales. The company has been recently strengthened by managers from competitors and the state administration...
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 moreNexen Tire to begin construction of plant in Czech Rep soon
September 6, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginalEIA, zoning, building permit, production capacity, HR, employee training, R&D centre...
read moreModelarna Novak bought new equipment, expanded production possibilities
August 28, 2015 | 04:23am CEToriginalThe first five-axis CNC machining centre, second 3D arm for checking the accuracy of products, clients from automotive industry, results in 2014, HR...
read moreZdenek Fort went from carmaker to automotive supplier
August 25, 2015 | 11:53pm CEToriginalHowever, he will still operate in distribution. The company and its profile, Fort’s new position…
read moreUS investigates rupture of Takata airbag in Volkswagen vehicle
August 25, 2015 | 11:26pm CEToriginalThe incident took place in a new car, while millions of recalls concern vehicles older than 5 years. The affected model...
read moreJTEKT presented business and investment plan for Czech plant of Koyo Bearings until 2017
August 24, 2015 | 12:05am CEToriginalNew lines in Olomouc, planned investments and revenues, HR, products and clients, contract for Jaguar Land Rover...
read moreInteva Products wants to build new plant in Czech Rep
August 19, 2015 | 12:10am CEToriginalLocation, developer, reasons, size, HR, timing, products, clients mainly from Central Europe, contracts, R&D...
read moreSaint-Gobain Sekurit reorganizing and automating production in Europe
August 16, 2015 | 11:13pm CEToriginalExtending the Czech plant, timing, increasing demand for windscreens, HR, payroll, high profitability of production, clients...
read moreJaguar Land Rover agreed to manufacture cars in Austria
August 9, 2015 | 10:39pm CEToriginalLocation, produced models, including electric vehicles, production in six countries, investment and product expansion in the years 2015-2016...
read moreBorgers to expand production in Czech Rep
August 7, 2015 | 01:12am CEToriginalLocations, amount of investment, the new logistics area, HR, results in 2014, plans for the years 2015 and 2016, products, clients, R&D, 150th anniversary of the family company...
read moreDelphi to buy HellermannTyton
July 30, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalOne reason is the competence in the field of cars connected to the Internet. Company profile, current owner, price, completion of the transaction...
read moreEuropean Commission approved incentives for Nexen Tire investment in Czech Rep
July 23, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe amount of investments and aid, allocation of funds, parameters of the tire plant near Zatec, Czech subsidiary company and its head...
read moreMagna to buy gearbox manufacturer Getrag
July 17, 2015 | 02:20am CEToriginalThe value of the company, the price of the transaction, the business results in 2014, clients, growth of dual-clutch transmissions segment, sale of the Magna's interior division to Grupo Antolin...
read moreSeat stopped production in Spain
July 16, 2015 | 03:25am CEToriginalThis measure has also affected production of Audi cars in the country. A strike at a supplier, products, reasons, timing, production and sale of Seat cars in H1...
read moreTakata refused to create fund for victims of defective airbags
July 15, 2015 | 06:05pm CEToriginalAt least eight deaths and over 100 injuries are linked to the defective Takata airbags. A similar fund of GM, the latest recall of Japanese carmakers…
read moreInteva Products built two new plants
July 15, 2015 | 03:30am CEToriginalOne is located in Eastern Europe, one in Asia. Locations, products, HR, timing, moving one R&D centre, clients...
read morePothole Alert: Jaguar Land Rover developing system of detection and information share on potholes
July 12, 2015 | 11:13pm CEToriginalTest cars, the use of adaptive shock absorbers MagneRide, technology capabilities, a warning to other drivers and Road Administration, savings from the defects, damage and accidents...
read moreMagneti Marelli expanded car lighting plant in Russia
July 7, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalLocation, new hall, the amount of investment, developer, problems, test operation, a shift from assembly to manufacturing, HR, local products and clients of Automotive Lighting...
read moreDenso wants to expand production in Czech Rep by 30% by 2020
July 3, 2015 | 12:08am CEToriginalNew investment, location, growth of automation, HR, recruiting abroad, a new contract from an existing client, the results in 2014 and plan for 2015...
read moreProgress-Werk Oberkirch to invest further EUR 15 million in Czech Rep
July 2, 2015 | 01:06am CEToriginalThe recent expansion of the plant in Valasske Mezirici, new press machines, HR, products, clients, production growth in the coming years, scholarship programs connected to practice in PWO...
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