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AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 128,413 in April (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +7.9%, Hyundai -13.2%, Toyota +6.1%). Buses (Iveco +4.2%, SOR +700%), motorcycles (Jawa +337.7%) performed differently. Electric car manufacturing decreased by 4.6% to 25,856 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) output rose by 5.4% to 102,557 units. Not only production of passenger cars, but also manufacturing of buses in Czech Republic has long confirmed its extraordinary strength and competitiveness. Year-on-year double-digit growth in production, position of European and world leader in number of buses produced per total population, and growing number of battery and hybrid buses in recent years confirm that Czech makers are among world’s top manufacturers that can successfully respond to market changes and demand for low-emission public transport, Petzl said
June 2, 2026 | 07:10am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In April, 72,885 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (-5.4% m/m, +2.2% y/y) with average price of CZK 324,132 (EUR 13,350; -1.5%, +7%) and average age 12 years (+0 years). Sales in first four months fell by 4.3% y/y. This indicates slight cooling of market, caused by many factors, especially global ones such as war in Middle East and resulting rising prices of fossil fuels, Vaněček said
June 2, 2026 | 07:02am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 1.6 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in April, fell by 0.2% to 5.6 million in first 4 months – China: 0.85 million (-8%) and 2.8 million BEVs+PHEVs (-17 %) BEVs and PHEVs, Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.4 million (+27%) and 1.6 million (+26%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.12 million (-28%) and 0.45 million (-25%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.24 million (+110%) and 0.84 million (+89%)
May 31, 2026 | 08:29pm CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 10.7% to 27,509 in April. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 25.9% (7,122 units, +25.2%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 5.5 pp to 67.2%
May 31, 2026 | 08:14pm CETflashread more
Legends 2026: Škoda Auto, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic, BYD Automotive Czech, Porsche Czech Republic (Cupra), P Automobil Import (Leapmotor), FT Car (Foton), Honda Motor Europe (Honda Motorcycles), Tatra Defence Vehicle, Excalibur Army, Auto Jarov (Audi), Pyramida Průhonice (Alpine), Auto Motol Beni/AMB (Ford), Autoport (Citroën), Segway Powersports, EcoWheel, Volt Garáž (Vmoto), ABT-Czech, IAmWork.cz, Panattoni Czech Republic Development, Blue Garage Racing, Executive Engines, BH Securities (Iconic Cars Fund), Continental, Escape6, Ministry of Transport of Czech Republic (BESIP), E.ON, PK Technik, M.Ward Manufacturing (Campella), Mako Car (Tomason, GMP, Vesser, Concaver, Vossen), Pirelli, The Line Club, Bretton Racing, Backi Adventure, Amka Trading (Innotec), Navitel, TorriaCars (Sixtol), Slovline, Centrum autosedaček, Tyntech (LiftPark), IAmDetailer, BaSys CS (Pioneer), DPF-CAT Systems (Remus), Alcar Bohemia (AEZ, Dotz, Dezent), AG Experts (Carglass), Mad Guys Detailing, Automaton, Retro Auto Muzeum, Autoclub of Czech Republic, Police of Czech Republic, Special Covers, AntiRadary.net (Genevo) to join motoring celebration/festival (exhibition of cars, motorcycles) in Prague, Czechia (May 29-31). Traditional participant Subaru ČR to miss out for first time since 2013
May 31, 2026 | 08:08pm CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 900,000 to 1.8 million cars, vans from 92.6-93.5 million (+0.8% to +1.7%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 91.7 million (-0.4%). Conflict in Middle East is one key factor behind downward revision, as downstream consequences of war on energy prices, GDP growth and consumer confidence start to influence light-vehicle sales forecasts. This is true even for regions with few direct links to Middle East from supply chain perspective, such as North America. However, slow implementation of new subsidy scheme in China and cooling of price war in that market are also notable considerations, Oakley (GlobalData) said
May 27, 2026 | 08:20am CETflashread more
SARIO Business Day 2026: SARIO to hold conference, B2B matchmaking event in Košice, Slovakia on May 28. Representatives of Volvo Car Košice, Magna International, Technodat, Ness Digital Engineering, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia, Kuenz, Ayming, Owasmooth, Geodeticca, ČSOB to speak at conference
May 27, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.7% in April (motorcycles +17.2%; buses +12.3%; vans/trucks -2.6%; trailers -3.6%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 31.6% to 91,896 units (64,350 BEVs +41.3%, 27,546 PHEVs +13.3%), representing share of 36.9% (25.8+11.1%)
May 26, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Eastlog 2026: Atoz Marketing Services to hold 29th logistics and transport congress with Bizlog matchmaking event in Prague, Czechia on May 28-29. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Toyota Material Handling, Schaeffler Motion Technologies, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions, Brose, Sereact, Element Logic, Miebach Consulting, Aimtec, SmartBox, Petainer, Chart Ferox, Lotraco, Flexcon, Systech Group, K2 Atmitec, Veloq, Vapol/Log4U, VertiFlex, TimoCom, Loadhog, Chep, Solvertech, Transportly, Fortinet, Enter, Česká spořitelna, Šmídl Holding, Geis, Antwell, Prologis, CTP, Panattoni to speak at conference
May 26, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 271,900 vehicles to customers in Q1, representing increase of 14% (Octavia 46,900 cars, -5.1%; Kodiaq 35,600, +10.5%; Kamiq 31,900, +4%; Fabia 31,000, +5.7%; Elroq 29,700, +336.8%; Karoq 24,900, +2.2%; Enyaq 22,100, +9.5%; Superb 18,300, +4.9%; Scala 13,400, +3.8%; Kylaq 11,300, +44.7%; Slavia 3,800, +8%; Kushaq 3,000, -24.1%). Sales in Europe-31 (222,500, +17.1% – Germany 58,500, +26%; Czechia 23,500, +6.7%) and some Asian (India 17,400, +16.7%) and African countries (Morocco 1,700, +45%; Egypt 1,600, +58.5%) grew, China (700, -76.7%) experienced decline. Automaker almost doubled (+71.4%) deliveries of electric vehicles to 63,200 (51,800 BEVs, +91.9%; 11,400 PHEVs, +15.4%). We carried strong momentum of record 2025 into Q1 2026 to deliver highest Q1 operating profit in Škoda Auto’s history (EUR 660 million, +20.9%). For first time, Škoda has become Europe’s second best-selling car brand – milestone we can be proud of in highly competitive market, Zellmer said
May 26, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
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Amper 2011: Producers of EVs and fast-charging stations to arrive at 19th year of fair
March 25, 2011 | 03:55am CEToriginalEVs Peugeot iOn, Tesla Roadster, Skoda Superb, SOR EBN; competitions Amper - Idea and Gold Amper; exhibitors...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen begins limiting production in Europe due to earthquake in Japan
March 24, 2011 | 04:16am CEToriginalThe reason is a failure in the supply of components from Hitachi. The affected plants in France, Spain and Slovakia...
read moreIIR holds conference Production 2011 in Prague in mid-April
March 24, 2011 | 03:18am CEToriginalTwo workshops on the cost of production and lean production are related to the conference. Representatives of companies from the automotive industry will be speaking at the conference...
read moreAutomakers and parts manufacturers are finding the impact of earthquakes in Japan on their production
March 16, 2011 | 02:43am CEToriginalProduction shutdowns, cancellation of overtime and weekend shift; the situation by Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Bridgestone, Skoda Auto, TPCA...
read moreAudi to start launching plug-in HEVs onto market in 2011, EVs to follow
March 15, 2011 | 02:48am CEToriginalQ5 hybrid, A6 hybrid, A8, hybrid; power train and component suppliers; electric car concepts; fleet CO2 emissions...
read moreToyota together with Hitachi and Panasonic work on intelligent power grid
February 23, 2011 | 04:27am CEToriginalThe effective supply of electricity without CO2 emissions, Toyota Smart Center for management of intelligent homes, control of charging processes for EVs and plug-in HEVs...
read moreFehrenbach (Bosch): Life of smaller suppliers to be jeopardized by expensive commodities in 2011
February 2, 2011 | 05:13am CEToriginalThose can also slow down economic growth in Europe. Some commodities are at two-year highs and moving close to the values before the crisis...
read moreHoneywell to place its new plant for turbochargers to Slovakia
January 31, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginalThe company considered several locations in Central Europe. Location, amount of investment, jobs, the amount of state incentives...
read moreKarsten Muller became new technical head of Bosch Diesel in Czech Rep
January 31, 2011 | 05:09am CEToriginalIn the factory in Jihlava he replaced Michael Schollhorn, who moved to the German plant in Blaichach within the company’s rotation. Muller’s previous workplace...
read moreSanyo plans to invest in production of li-ion batteries for HEVs, six carmakers to be supplied
January 31, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginalThe amount of investment, location, dates of execution, customers, competitors...
read moreContinental reputedly wants to back out of planned merger with Schaeffler
January 31, 2011 | 04:39am CEToriginalThe company denied the information. Continental has been apparently looking for ways how to reduce the proportion of Schaeffler in some time...
read moreIIR holding professional conference Auto 2011 in Prague in early February
January 17, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalThe ninth year of the event will be focused on economic impacts, HR, current trends, strategies of OEMs or HEV. Speakers at the conference will be...
read moreGoodyear Dunlop Tires let several managers rotate in CEE at turn of the year
January 14, 2011 | 04:09am CEToriginalThese changes affected the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Tomas Vobr left for the representation in Ukraine, his position was taken over by Marek Hlavac, who came from...
read moreBosch Diesel in Jihlava ended collective bargaining with trade unions, wages to increase by lump sum in 2011
December 22, 2010 | 05:24am CEToriginalThe previous collective agreement, an increase in surcharges, novelties for staff with fixed-term agreements, changes in the company holiday...
read moreRobert Koutny to leave Bridgestone, led Czech and Slovak representation for 10 years
December 17, 2010 | 04:56am CEToriginalBridgestone is currently changing the organizational structure in the CEE region. Koutny´s successor, details of a new Eastern Region organizational unit...
read moreVisteon developed system for timely turning of front lights to curve
December 15, 2010 | 04:05am CEToriginalIt moves from the steering angle and speed sensors to use of GPS. Carmakers’ interest in the system...
read moreGrupo Antolin to expand production in Czech Rep for carmaker Hyundai-Kia
December 14, 2010 | 04:03am CEToriginalDue to a threat of flooding and under the pressure of German carmakers the company will move production within the Liberec Region. Details of both projects…
read morePal Magneton increasing sales and profits, gaining new contracts, strengthening quality and R&D, preparing optimize production in Kromeriz
December 14, 2010 | 03:31am CEToriginalExpected results for the years 2010 and 2011, employment trends, the tool room hire, a new order from Bosch...
read moreFaurecia to buy indebted German automotive supplier Angell-Demmel
December 14, 2010 | 03:15am CEToriginalFaurecia will strengthen its interior systems division and cooperation with leading German automakers. Details of the transaction...
read moreVisteon expects growth in orders in Czech Rep in coming years
December 14, 2010 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe current staff situation and outlook for 2011, current and new contracts in the automotive lighting division...
read moreVisteon: Efforts to reduce energy intensity of cars to lead carmakers and EV manufacturers to use LED technology
December 10, 2010 | 03:51am CEToriginalDifferent requirements for LED daytime running lights at individual carmakers, the Skoda Octavia II with LED rear lights...
read moreVisteon C-Beyond: Dozens of innovative technologies of lighting and interior ready for serial production
December 9, 2010 | 04:43am CEToriginalPossibilities of the LED technology, continuous beams allowing shading of other vehicles, vertical air-conditioning, a configurable touch screen...
read moreCzech police proposed introduction of mandatory originality checks when changing car registration and completing technical inspections
December 7, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginalLinking the national registries in Europe, carmaker’s database of service history of vehicles, the Year of Vehicle Security, the situation in Slovakia...
read moreGerman carmakers and tire manufacturers to shorten or cancel Christmas leave due to large number of orders
December 6, 2010 | 04:18am CEToriginalThe situation at companies Opel, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Continental; mandatory use of winter tires in Germany...
read moreFastbox introduced loyalty program in Czech Rep, benefits may be also applied in Austria
November 26, 2010 | 01:40am CEToriginalIn the near future, the company is going to run its e-shop. Suppliers of parts and service catalogue, parameters of the loyalty program...
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