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SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,986,000 (+1.7%) to 2,012,000 (+3%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 472,000 (+23.6%) to 469,000 (+22.8%), and 2026 forecast from 2,019,000 to 2,032,000, of which BEVs from 569,000 to 574,000. Simultaneously, association published its first estimate for 2027 at 2,058,000 cars, of which 663,000 BEVs
December 8, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 24,713 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in October (+20.7%; 20,953 battery electric vehicles, +34.8%, 3,760 plug-in hybrids, -23.6%), of which 24,701 cars (+20.7%; Škoda: 17,006 BEVs, +29.1%, 2,597 PHEVs, -9.8%; Hyundai: 3,935 BEVs, +66.7%, 1,163 PHEVs, -43.1%) and 12 buses (SOR: 1 BEV; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 11 BEVs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
China expanded export restrictions on rare earth elements (REE; including alloys) on November 8, which are important for automotive industry and other sectors (magnets, battery cells, semiconductors, green energy). China's Ministry of Commerce added five more metals (holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium) to list of seven elements (samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, yttrium) with restricted exports, bringing list to 12 metals (out of total of 17 REEs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed 2,660 MWh of electricity (+6.4% q/q, +45% y/y) in PRE Point public charging network in Czechia in Q3 during 136,000 recharges (+6.3% q/q, +39% y/y) at 874 charging stations (785 owned by Pražská energetika, 89 in partnership mode), 7,610 MWh (+47%) in Q1-3. Average electricity consumption per charging increased to 30.3 kWh at ultra-fast charging (UFC) stations, utilization according to charging station performance to 3.66% (time utilization to 7.55%). Our PRE Point network reached 4% utilization in September for first time in history in terms of performance and even significantly exceeded 8% in terms of time, Hladík said, adding that PRE plans to operate 900 public charging stations by end of 2025
December 8, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Electric vehicle drivers consumed more than 770 MWh of electricity (+23% m/m; Prague: 139,536 kWh, South Moravian Region: 115,493 kWh, Vysočina Region: 102,527 kWh, South Bohemian Region: 87,463 kWh, other regions: 324,981 kWh) during 32,625 recharges (+25% m/m) in E.ON Drive public charging network in Czechia in October, 5,798 MWh during 247,625 recharges at 706 charging points at 344 stations in more than 220 locations in first 10 months. Consumption increased most in Olomouc Region (+59% m/m). In Olomouc Region, we also recorded higher use of our charging location for heavy goods vehicles and buses in Mořice. While we had units of charging there monthly after opening in July, we are currently talking about dozens. In addition to trucks, long-distance buses (coaches) that have Mořice on their routes are also charging there, Klíma said
December 5, 2025 | 07:49am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 12.2% y/y to 124,600 in October (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra -12.7%, Hyundai -20.5%, Toyota +2.4%). Buses (Iveco +31.5%, SOR +23.3%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa +72.2%) successful differently. Electric car production increased by 20.7% to 24,701 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) manufacturing decreased by 17.7% to 99,899 units
December 5, 2025 | 07:44am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.8% in October (Volkswagen +7.9%; Stellantis +6.6%; Renault +10%; Toyota -10.8%; Hyundai +0.1%; BMW +8.7%; Mercedes-Benz +2%; Ford -8.8%; Volvo Cars -7.6%; SAIC +56%; Nissan -3.2%; Suzuki -8.8%; Tesla -48%; Mazda -9%; BYD +195%; Jaguar Land Rover -12.5%; Honda +10.9%; Mitsubishi -47.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +38.6%, PHEV +43.2%, HEV+MHEV +9.4%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +18.6%, petrol -14.3%, diesel -21.9%)
December 4, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 10.6% in October (vans +22.6%; trucks +1.1%; buses +1.6%; motorcycles -14.1%; trailers+semitrailers +4.4%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,264 -14.3%, PHEV: 986 +85.3%, LPG: 595 +44.4%, petrol: 16,238 +17.2%, diesel: 4,215 -12.2%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (20,453), 5,474 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+40.7%)
December 4, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Take Charge Europe: European Union (EU) should maintain its 2035 zero-CO2 emissions target for new cars and vans, over 50 other CEOs and business leaders from Europe’s e-mobility ecosystem, including vehicle manufacturers, battery producers, charging providers, software developers, material suppliers, electricity suppliers, engineering service providers and grid operators (Nio, Easelink, Eldrive, Electric Avenue, Enapi, Etrel, EVwire, Flexecharge, FlexiCharge, Mennekes, Orange Charging, Phoenix Contact, PlugSecure, PowerGo, Skwatt, TandemDrive, TEAG/Thüringer Energie AG, Technagon, The Mobility House, Tridens, Verize, WattEd, Yusco), said in joint call by associations E-Mobility Europe and ChargeUp Europe. On contrary, representative of Rivian, in which Volkswagen/Porsche Automobil Holding SE holds 12.1% interest, disappeared from list of more than 200 top managers
December 3, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.3% m/m in October, by 1.1% y/y (new: +0.1% m/m, +1.2% y/y; used: +0.4%, +1.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+1.2%, +7.4%), spare parts and accessories (+0.5%, -0.1%), fuels and oils (-0.1%, -3.4%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.3%, +5.1%)
December 3, 2025 | 07:50am CETflashread more
Hyundai to suspend production in Nošovice, Czechia (Tucson, i30, i30 N, Kona Electric models; ICEVs, MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) for next one day (December 8) due to lower demand, unions (ZO OS KOVO Hyundai Czech) said. Furthermore, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech intends to extend Christmas shutdown until January 6, 2026
December 2, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
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Saar Gummi plans new investment in Czech Rep
April 19, 2015 | 11:56pm CEToriginalLocation, extent and amount of the investment, timing, insourcing of one activity, savings, supplies to plants within the group, sales to other companies...
read moreOne manager left Czech branch of Hertz Lease
April 17, 2015 | 12:17am CEToriginalThe manager and his professional career, position, timing, his new place of work...
read moreFutaba strengthens European sales team, focusing on non-Japanese carmakers
April 15, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginalThe share of Toyota Group on sales, plans, PowerEV, existing and new clients of the Czech plant, production, investments, HR, business results, strategy Vision 2020...
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 moreBosch appointed new head of sales in Czech Rep, Slovakia, Austria and entire CEE
April 1, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginalHe is a manager with experience in the areas of purchasing, logistics, controlling, corporate planning and sales. Klaus Huttelmaier...
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 moreTrade unions of Futaba Industrial’s Czech plant declared strike alert
March 24, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalIt happened a while after unionists of the main client did the same. Negotiations on a new collective agreement, the desired increase in salaries, HR...
read moreChemChina to buy Pirelli in several steps
March 24, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalFirst, it will obtain a share of the Italian holding company Camfin. The transaction value, personnel changes, reaction of the stock market, ChemChina’s activities in the tire field...
read moreHlava (Kiekert): Acoustics will play greater role in locking systems
March 17, 2015 | 11:53pm CEToriginalProduction growth in the Czech Republic, new orders, expansion of the R&D centre, a new acoustic chamber, HR, payroll, a high proportion of temporary employees, clients, great potential in the US and China...
read moreIveco Trucks appointed new marketing manager for Czech Rep and Slovakia
March 10, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalThe position was assumed by a person with experience in competitive truck manufacturer. Details...
read moreDefend entered Poland with insurance division
March 5, 2015 | 02:22am CEToriginalIt happened through the acquisition of a majority share of the Polish insurer providing extended warranties for automobiles. Objectives of Defend Insurance Group in Central Europe...
read moreBosch exchanged technical director in one plant in Czech Rep
March 3, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalIt occurred within rotation. The affected managers, their former and new positions, job cuts in this factory...
read moreIn-tech opened branch in Czech Rep, won orders from new clients here
February 27, 2015 | 02:32am CEToriginalIt is the fourth country of the company’s scope. Location, investment, HR, positions offered, consultancy of CzechInvest, services, customers...
read moreHonda to replace CEO after six years
February 25, 2015 | 12:16am CEToriginalThis happens at a time when the company and other carmakers are facing problems with Takata airbags. Successor and his career, timing...
read moreKOH-I-NOOR bought Formex, strengthening engineering division
February 12, 2015 | 11:56pm CEToriginalProfile of the tool works and press shop (HR, turnover, products, clients), renaming, plant expansion, profile of Machinery division (HR, sales revenues, profit), synergies...
read moreFederal-Mogul bought one division from TRW, without most joint ventures
February 11, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalDivision concerned, the difference between the original agreement and the completed transaction, activities in Europe...
read moreMaserati Full Service Leasing: Czech dealer started offering operating leases for businesses and consumers
February 11, 2015 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe financial partner, the length of the lease, mileage limit, two versions according to services, affected models, prices, sales of Maserati in 2014...
read moreSchaeffler wants to make Czech Rep leader in developing and manufacturing WMM module
February 10, 2015 | 11:54pm CEToriginalPreparation of a new plant, location, amount of investment, plot size, R&D, timing, HR, waiting for a change in legislation, products and clients...
read moreSaarGummi increases production in Czech Rep
February 10, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalNew orders for the Czech plants for EUR 30 million, a new mixing shop, HR, strengthening R&D, products and clients...
read moreVisteon sells another division and finally leaves Czech Rep
February 5, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalClimate Division will belong to three South Korean companies – manufacturers and investors. Shares, value and completion of the transaction, Czech factories, HR...
read moreKiekert appointed new plant manager in Czech Rep
February 1, 2015 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe former and new director of the largest plant of the company in the world, revenue growth of the company and its Czech subsidiary, HR...
read morePowerful: 20 partners in Europe developed two-cylinder, two-stroke turbocharged and supercharged diesel engine
January 28, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThe partners include Renault, Volkswagen, Fiat, Magneti Marelli, Delphi, and also one Czech entity. Details of the 0.7 litre engine...
read moreShin Heung Precision to expand in Europe, building third plant in Czech Rep
January 28, 2015 | 01:06am CEToriginalLocation, developer, size and capacity of the hall, timing, HR, clients of SHC, related investments of DAS Corporation...
read moreDozens of companies from Czech Rep supply components for new Skoda Fabia
January 27, 2015 | 12:10am CEToriginalThese are 3M, Benteler, Brano, Eftec, Grupo Antolin, HP Pelzer, JTEKT, Zizala, Koyo, Magna, Mubea, SaarGummi, TRW, or Witte...
read moreFehrer Automotive expands production in Czech Rep
January 25, 2015 | 11:46pm CEToriginalLocation, timing, HR, cooperation with the labour office, temporary contracts, money drawing from EU funds...
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