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Rides of Svět motorů (World of Engines) 2026 – Experience Electric Vehicle: Czech News Center (CNC) to hold testing event with electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid (HEV) cars in Prague, Czechia on September 5. Hyundai, Kia/Autobond, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault, Dacia, Cupra, Škoda Auto, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, BYD, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Leapmotor, Opel, Ford, Toyota Central Europe, Lexus, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, KGM, Dongfeng, MG, Xpeng, BAIC, AAA Auto, Valeo, PRE, Kooperativa, BESIP to join event, total of more than 100 vehicles of 30 brands. Visitors completed 1,017 test drives in Prague in September 2025 and 1,052 drives in Brno in April 2026
September 4, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 7.4% in August (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -14.6%; trucks -8.8%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 12.2pp to 29.9% in first 8 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.3pp to 79.9%
September 4, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
VDIK: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) order intake in Germany rose by 94% y/y in July. European manufacturers, in particular, are currently benefiting from German government’s electric vehicle incentive. Over 80% of subsidized vehicles belong to brands that produce at least one BEV model in Europe, Labbé said
August 28, 2026 | 08:24am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 9% to 1.85 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in July, by 4% to 11.5 million in first 7 months – China: 0.98 million (-5%) and 5.9 million BEVs+PHEVs (-12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.45 million (+33%) and 3 million (+28%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-27%) and 0.9 million (-18%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.28 million (+97%) and 1.7 million (+96%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.4% m/m in July, by 0.5% y/y (new: -0.5% m/m, +0.0% y/y; used: -0.3%, -0.7%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.7%, -0.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +0.9%), fuels and lubricants (+3.5%, +16.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.6%, +8.8%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:04am CETflashread more
Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026: Stellantis Germany (Citroën, Fiat Professional, Peugeot), Ford-Werke, Iveco Deutschland, MAN Truck & Bus, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Erwin Hymer Group (Hymer, Bürstner, Carado, Dethleffs, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff), Knaus Tabbert (Knaus, Tabbert, Morelo, T@B, Weinsberg), Rapido Group (Rapido, Dreamer, Westfalia), Adria Mobil, Carthago Reisemobilbau, Clever Mobile/Vans, Concorde Reisemobile, Etrusco, Fendt-Caravan, Frankia, Hobby Wohnwagenwerk, as well as two companies from Czechia (EcoFlow Europe, Zambelli-Technik) to join 65th fair for motorhomes, caravans, campervans in Düsseldorf, Germany (August 28 – September 6)
August 27, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 4.8% to 20,147 in July (vans +16.4%; trucks +12.6%; buses +56.1%; motorcycles +25.2%; trailers+semitrailers -7.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,538 +43.7%, PHEV: 1,068 +12.2%, LPG: 475 -6.5%, petrol: 12,833 -8.6%, diesel: 4,232 -0.4%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (17,065), 5,005 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+2.4%)
August 27, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,093,000 (+3.6%) to 2,183,000 (+8%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 562,000 (+18.7%) to 597,000 (+26.2%), and 2027 forecast from 2,121,000 to 2,245,000, of which BEVs from 679,000 to 720,000
August 26, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Jičín Trade Fair 2026: Kobit to hold 30th fair of municipal, road maintenance, firefighting, other specialized equipment, vehicles in Jičín, Czechia on August 25-27. Total of 62 exhibitors to join event, including Autodráb, Avistech, Contsystem, Croy, EverLift, F Trucks (Ford Trucks), Futtec, Hanes, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik, I-Tec Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Manatech, Mateco Czechia, PPG Industries, Profi Auto CZ, Rothlehner, Scania Czech Republic, Seco Industries, Tatra Trucks, Terramet, UH Car, Unikont Group, Volvo Group Czech Republic, VOP CZ. In 2025, exhibition visited by 1,787 people
August 24, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
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Barum Continental raised tire prices by up to 10% as of May
May 5, 2011 | 01:33am CEToriginalThe change in the price list affected passenger and light commercial tire brands of the Continental Group. Price increases of the summer and winter tires...
read moreDenso probably decided to invest in expansion of car air-conditioner production in Czech Rep
May 4, 2011 | 05:33am CEToriginalIt is signalled by the planned investments of two subsidiaries. Denso has not confirmed the investment...
read moreShimizu wants to increase production in Czech Rep
May 2, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe company intends to expand the existing plant, install new technologies, increase production capacity by 50% and engage dozens of new employees. Details, customer of the production...
read moreIAC Group to move production for Opel Astra from Belgium to Czech Rep
April 27, 2011 | 03:30am CEToriginalThe reason is the model’s production shift from a closed factory in Antwerp to Poland. Production growth and new jobs in one of the Czech factories...
read moreT.Rad wants to expand production in Czech Rep
April 27, 2011 | 03:17am CEToriginalThe company plans to expand its plant in Unhost as well as double the number of its employees. It is caused by new contracts...
read moreDenso wants to expand one of its Czech plants
April 26, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginalIt intends to double the floor area, production and staff number there and run three shifts. The reason is the increasing demand of clients...
read moreWitte is looking for specialists with help of virtual job fair in Czech Rep
April 22, 2011 | 05:28am CEToriginalWitte attracts applicants for employment in the plant in Nejdek by a virtual company tour. Details of both activities...
read moreSungwoo Hitech wants to expand its plant in Czech Rep
April 21, 2011 | 03:50am CEToriginalIncreasing production capacity of car body parts, expansion of existing buildings, the date of implementation of the plan, new jobs, customers of the production...
read moreRear LED lights for Skoda cars manufactured in Czech Rep to possibly be from Chinese supplier
April 21, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginalThe Octavia and the Superb, produced in China, already have rear LED lights. Supplier situation in this segment...
read moreStarcam wants to increase production of automotive engine heads in Czech Rep
April 21, 2011 | 03:25am CEToriginalThis joint venture of Nemak and Daimler is installing new technologies in an existing plant. The scope of the project, the term of implementation, new jobs...
read moreGrammer to open R&D center in Czech Rep
April 21, 2011 | 03:03am CEToriginalIt will start its activities simultaneously with the launch of new contracts in one of three Czech plants. A new Czech-German Euro-region to support the influx of grants and business...
read moreJyco Europe wants to increase production in Czech Rep
April 20, 2011 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe manufacturer of seals and car body strips will accomplish a number of measures in the current plant and is also going to accept dozens of new employees...
read moreBrose closed one Czech plant, intending to expand production in the second one
April 19, 2011 | 12:43am CEToriginalThe company intends to build a new hall in Koprivnice. Period of the construction, size of the hall, nature of production, jobs...
read moreKirchhoff Automotive considers to build plant in Czech Rep, being in third country in Central Europe
April 19, 2011 | 12:27am CEToriginalLocation, nature of production, size of the project, the necessary number of employees, customers...
read moreDieter Braun to expand production in Czech Rep
April 18, 2011 | 04:26am CEToriginalOne of the three Czech plants is preparing new halls and intends to recruit dozens of new employees. Details of investments...
read moreProduction of automotive glass in Czech Rep increased in 2010, by 20% in AGC Automotive
April 18, 2011 | 03:50am CEToriginalAGC Automotive Czech accepted 214 new employees in 2010. Details of the production outlook for 2011, the situation at Saint-Gobain Sekurit...
read moreBosch aims to expand production and development in Czech Rep
April 15, 2011 | 12:24am CEToriginalIn one of its Czech plants it plans to build a new hall and expand its development centre. The company has already secured new land...
read moreGestamp wants to build plant in Czech Rep
April 14, 2011 | 04:12am CEToriginalIt intends to produce automobile body parts there. Location, size of the building, number of lines, employees, the launch of production, customers...
read morePSA to launch manufacture of third model in Slovakia in 2012, investing EUR 130 million in Trnava
April 12, 2011 | 04:22am CEToriginalNew jobs and the beginning of recruitment, introduction of the third-shift operation, the launch of the new model’s production, limited supplies of parts from Hitachi...
read moreBrano Group entered China, expanding in Czech Rep and strengthening development
April 4, 2011 | 04:08am CEToriginalThe new joint venture in the Czech Republic, investment in R&D in 2011, new development projects: Li-ion battery and an active suspension of front hood, further orders...
read moreIAC Group to launch production in its fourth plant in Czech Rep
April 4, 2011 | 03:40am CEToriginalLocation, grounds of the expansion, increasing volume of orders from carmakers, products, timing, HR, global and Czech customers...
read moreBlue Events holds conference Fleet Management 2011 in Prague in late April
April 4, 2011 | 02:45am CEToriginalRepresentatives of CAFM, Fleet Partners, UniCredit, Skoda Auto, SkoFIN, Dekra, CEZ, RWE or Auto AZ Consulting will speak at the conference...
read moreSchaeffler sold 15% stake in Continental
April 4, 2011 | 02:40am CEToriginalHowever, Schaeffler intends to increase the direct share. The value of the current transaction, the allocation of money, the fate of the planned merger of both companies...
read morePorsche holds spring service inspection in Czech Rep by end of April
April 4, 2011 | 02:34am CEToriginalAt the same time a Porsche owner may have air conditioning cleaned up and pollen filter replaced at a reduced price. A discount on Michelin summer tires…
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen began to restore production of diesel cars in Europe
March 31, 2011 | 11:39pm CEToriginalThe supplier of parts for diesel engines Hitachi has resumed production in Japan. Production in Trnava will begin again next week...
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