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Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 27,2 % to 33,018 in March, by 17% to 77,235 in Q1. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 24.9% (8,206 units, +34%) and 22.5% (17,347 units, +22.4%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 6.1 pp to 66.3% and by 6.1 pp to 63.5%
April 17, 2026 | 08:54am CETflashread more
SYMA (Systems of Management) 2026: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 28th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (ISO standards, Road Test Predictor, NIS2, ESG) in Dříteč near Pardubice, Czechia on April 16-17. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Teijin Automotive Technologies, Munters, Trask Solutions, Slovnaft, Eldis Pardubice, iDomino, Colours of Data, DQS Slovakia, TUL (Technical University of Liberec) to speak at event
April 17, 2026 | 08:47am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group) delivered 869,200 vehicles to customers in Czechia over last 10 years (2016-2025), registrations (by customers, automaker, dealers) on Czech market reached only 784,586 new cars (according to SDA statistics), representing difference of 84,614 units (2025: deliveries 91,800, registrations 83,890, difference 7,910; 2024: 84,500, 78,097, 6,403; 2023: 87,800, 77,490, 10,310; 2022: 71,200, 62,905, 8,295; 2021: 79,900, 70,946, 8,954; 2020: 83,200, 74,786, 8,414; 2019: 94,200, 85,895, 8,305; 2018: 93,600, 84,172, 9,428; 2017: 95,000, 84,138, 10,862; 2016: 88,000, 82,267, 5,733)
April 15, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SME Digitalization Roadshow 2026: CzechInvest, National Industry Center 4.0 (NCP 4.0), CEITEC, RICAIP Testbed Brno to hold conference on digitally controlled production in small and medium-sized enterprises in Brno, Czechia on April 16 with tour of RICAIP Testbed Brno. Representatives of Siemens, Aumovio, Agerit, Pharis, Atos, Aplis, Intemac, AI-Matters, Kuka, DEL, Axiom Tech, 24 Vision to speak at event
April 15, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Joining in Car Body Engineering 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold conference on car body joining technologies in Bad Nauheim, Germany on April 14-16. Representatives of BMW Group, Volkswagen, Audi, Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, Sika, DuPont, Collano, Henkel, 3M, Tox Pressotechnik, Fronius, Atlas Copco IAS, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Americas, Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik, Stanley Engineered Fastening Tucker, Bosch Rexroth, Sanyu Group, Gaming Engineering, Weber Schraubautomaten, ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe, Baosteel Tailored Blanks, Fraunhofer IFAM to speak at event
April 13, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 6.6% in March, by 5.9% to 614,854 in Q1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -3.4%, -3.6% to 81,708; trucks up to 6 tonnes +60.8%, +32% to 3,554). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in Q1 (BEV: 137,614 +14.5%; PHEV: 78,666 +46.5%; HEV: 91,372 +6.2%; petrol: 276,689 -3.5%; diesel: 30,513 -9.8%)
April 13, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Electric Vehicle Show 2026: NearCharger to hold electromobility exhibition with test drives of electric and plug-in hybrid cars and motorcycles in nine shopping centers in Slovakia and Czechia in 2026 (Zvolen: April 16-18, Bratislava: May 15-17, Trenčín: May 22-24, Martin: June 13-14, Košice: September 4-6, Bratislava: September 25-27, České Budějovice: April 10-12, Prague: June 5-7, Ostrava: September 11-13). OMV, Auto Slovák, DriveTesla, Hedin Automotive, Jaecoo, Kia, MG, Omoda, Škoda, Tesla, TÜV Süd, Urbanix, Vmoto, respectively AutoWallis, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Antik Telecom, Mach Motors, Dolák, Toyota, Volvo Cars, Xpeng became partners
April 10, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 1.7% to 978,190 units in February, of which 189,885 BEVs (+16%), 96,952 PHEVs (+34%), 135,711 HEVs (+8%), 249,670 MHEVs (+12%) and 292,913 ICEVs (-20%). Market led by Volkswagen (99,745, -4%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 48%), Škoda (65,146, +19%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 37%), Toyota (62,589, -3%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 95%), Renault (54,190, -7%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%), BMW (53,016, -4%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Peugeot (50,725, -10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 81%), Audi (47,557, +3%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 62%), Mercedes (46,767, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 83%), Dacia (35,808, -24%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 44%) and Kia (34,284, -9%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 63%)
April 10, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 1,043,900 vehicles to customers in 2025, representing increase of 12.7% (Octavia 190,300 cars, -11.8%; Kodiaq 130,400, +13.9%; Kamiq 125,900, -0.1%; Fabia 119,100, +1.7%; Karoq 102,600, -6.2%; Elroq 95,300, new; Enyaq 79,600, +0.1%; Superb 75,900, +4.2%; Scala 53,000, -5.7%; Kylaq 43,900, new; Slavia 14,700, -8.1%; Kushaq 13,200, -31.7%). Sales in Europe-31 (836,200, +9.9% – Germany 211,100, +12.8%; Czechia 91,800, +8.7%; UK 83,300, +5.8%; Poland 65,200, +6.2%; France 50,800, +11.4%) and some Asian (India 70,600, +96.1%; Türkiye/Turkey 45,100, +6.8%) and African countries (Morocco 6,000, +37.1%; Egypt 5,300, +32.9%) grew, China (15,000, -14.5%) experienced decline. Automaker more than doubled (+117.5%) deliveries of electric vehicles to 218,700 (174,900 BEVs, +119.8%; 43,800 PHEVs, +108.6%). In 2026, we will double portfolio of battery electric vehicles to four with small crossover Epiq and the 7-seater SUV Peaq, Zellmer said
April 10, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 6.4% to EUR 764 per claim in 2025, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and comfort electrics defects are most often, (internal combustion) engine and fuel system (including turbochargers) repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics systems are most reliable
April 8, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Automotive Day 2026: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 5th exhibition of electric vehicles, hybrids (21 brands: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Leapmotor, Opel, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Toyota, MG, Porsche, Škoda, Volkswagen, Subaru, Suzuki, Tatra, Microlino, Alpine) in Prague, Czechia on April 8 with test drives. Technology, energy companies (Porsche Engineering, Valeo, PRE) to also join event. What began as Hyundai Day in 2022 has grown over past few years into respected mobility showcase connecting academic community with automotive industry, university said
April 8, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 16% in March, by 5.2% to 699,404 in Q1 (motorcycles +45.5%, +43.9%; buses +12%, +34.7%; vans/trucks -1.9%, -9.4%; trailers +12.5%, -0.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 33.4% to 235,744 in Q1 (159,630 BEVs +41.3%, 76,114 PHEVs +19.3%), representing share of 33.7% (22.8+10.9%)
April 8, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
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Takata allegedly to ask for bankruptcy protection from creditors in few days
June 22, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalSubsequently, the company will pursue a bailout from one Japanese bank. The company’s comment...
read moreMBtech to expand one development centre in Czech Rep
June 21, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalLocation, new halls, amount of investment, services, timing, HR, clients...
read moreFour automakers settled Takata airbags lawsuit in US
June 20, 2017 | 02:55am CEToriginalBMW, Toyota, Mazda and Subaru have agreed on an out-of-court settlement of thus mass lawsuit. The lawsuits filed against Honda, Ford and Nissan have not yet been settled by such an agreement...
read moreTakata is about to declare bankruptcy
June 18, 2017 | 10:48pm CEToriginalUnder the restructuring plan, it is reportedly ceasing the production of airbag inflators and other products will be sold under a new brand. Partners, timing, agreement with the US government...
read moreBosch to reportedly build new plant in Europe
June 15, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginalThe firm has not confirmed the information. Alleged location, amount of investment, products, timing, HR, subsidies, alliance with Daimler...
read moreLegends 2017: Fourth year to be attended by more than 15 automakers and dealers again
June 7, 2017 | 11:40pm CEToriginalDate, main themes, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits and their value, guests, partners, clubs, official car...
read moreBosch to take over Italian supplier responsible for loss of BMW production
June 6, 2017 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe profile of a downsizing family company, Albertini Cesare, products and clients, unpublished transaction value likely reflecting penalties for supply outages...
read moreProblems of subcontractor affected BMW production in several countries
May 29, 2017 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIt is a supplier to Robert Bosch. Locations, models, components, timing, estimated damage, not-produced cars...
read moreDieselgate: German prosecutor's office also investigates Bosch in Daimler case
May 29, 2017 | 12:11am CEToriginalThe Prosecutor's Office is investigating Bosch employees for suspicion of aiding emissions fraud. Timing, the supplier's expression...
read moreMann+Hummel makes changes in organizational structure in Eastern Europe
May 23, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginalRelated changes in the Czech Republic, personnel changes in Czech subsidiaries...
read moreDieselgate: US court approved Bosch agreement with consumers and used car dealers
May 22, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalIt happened half a year after the agreement had been reached. However, the company did not admit a conscious share in manipulations or any misconduct. Financial conditions…
read moreSlovenia sold Cimos
May 22, 2017 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe buyer, transaction value, planned investments, products and clients...
read moreSchaeffler plant in Germany hit by explosion
May 16, 2017 | 11:32pm CEToriginalA total of 13 people were injured. Location, products, influence on production and surroundings...
read moreJuricek (AutoSAP, Brano): Automotive companies in Moravian-Silesian Region need to take on 2,000 people
May 16, 2017 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe lack of workers often prevents them from increasing production. Recruitment of foreigners, retraining program for miners, cooperation with schools, school system in the Czech Republic and Germany...
read moreBosch to sell starters division
May 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe transaction still has to be approved by antitrust authorities. Buyers, price, profile of the division...
read moreTesla recalls 53,000 cars
April 26, 2017 | 12:51am CEToriginalReasons, models, years of production, problematic components, supplier...
read moreVZP wants to expand in car insurance
April 23, 2017 | 11:48pm CEToriginalCNB damage liability license for a subsidiary, enhancement of equity, present and new products, timing, clients, business plans, target group...
read moreAudi suspended production of two models at one plant
March 30, 2017 | 01:08am CEToriginalThe reason is the lack of parts due to a fire at a supplier. Location, models, timing, production volume, HR...
read moreHP Pelzer plant hit by fire
March 29, 2017 | 02:50am CEToriginalNo one was seriously injured. Location, damage assessment, contingency plans for security of supplies to clients...
read moreDozens of Czech companies supply components to Skoda Kodiaq
March 23, 2017 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThese include 3M, AGC, Benteler, Continental, Fehrer, Gumotex, Hella, HP-Pelzer, KS Kolbenschmidt, Mubea, Plastika, SaarGummi, TRW or Witte. Comment…
read moreEC fined six car parts makers for cartel
March 22, 2017 | 11:06pm CEToriginalThe companies concerned, products, supplies for eight automakers, duration, the amount of sanctions...
read moreAmper 2017: 25th year of fair to be attended by over 30 EVs and HEVs
March 20, 2017 | 11:00pm CEToriginalBesides cars, it will be vans, motorcycles, bicycles and scooters. The conferences, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, VW, Audi, Volvo, Land Rover, Hyundai, Kia, BMW or Tesla cars at Amper Motion...
read moreEC fined cartel agreement on purchase prices of batteries for recycling
March 20, 2017 | 10:07pm CEToriginalOne company avoided the fine, as it had warned of the cartel. Companies concerned, countries, duration, means of communication, the amount of sanctions, the size of the EU market...
read moreMagna selects location in Europe for its second plant for contract car production
March 17, 2017 | 01:57am CEToriginalThe factory in Austria is running at full capacity. Considered location, amount of investment, HR, capacity, four stages, state aid...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep became Skoda Kodiaq
March 15, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalPoint spacing of the finalists, delayed publication of the results, traditional and new secondary categories, the lack of nominations and evaluation of judges, sponsors, media partners...
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