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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 7% to 2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in June, by 5.5% to 9.6 million in H1 – China: 0.83 million (-11%) and 4.73 million BEVs+PHEVs (-14%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): record 0.54 million (+31%) and 2.54 million (+27%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-30%) and 0.72 million (-20%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.49 million (+390%) and 1.59 million (+127%)
July 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Aures Holdings sold 9,700 used vehicles in June at AAA Auto and Mototechna car centers, 56,700 cars in H1. Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose in H1, up by 109% to 1,335 units in Czechia. And it also means that AAA Auto holds more than 11% share of electric vehicle market in Czechia, Vaněček said
July 16, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
PwC confirmed 2026 Czech new car registrations forecast at 250,000-260,000 units (+1% to +5%, 2025: 248,719), based on development to date (Q1: +1.5%, Q2: +10%). In June, Volkswagen (+801 cars), Škoda (+1,759) and Hyundai (+316) showed particularly strong registrations, accounting for 68% increase (+2,876) in month (+4,191); however, new Chinese brands also recorded strong growth. In Q2, BEV market share rose y/y (from 6.1% to record 8.1%), driven by increased interest in Škoda and Tesla vehicles. We expect pace of registrations in H2 to gradually slow down due to weaker consumer demand and lower inflow of new orders, Štefek said
July 15, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.3% m/m in June, by 0.4% y/y (new: +0.0% m/m, +0.5% y/y; used: -0.6%, -0.9%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.4%, -1.1%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +0.5%), fuels and lubricants (-8.1%, +14.9%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.8%, +8.2%)
July 15, 2026 | 07:46am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 8.6% in Q2, by 6.3% to 4.13 million in H1 (VW -14%, -10.9%; Škoda +4.8%, +9.1%; SEAT+Cupra -0.9%, -1%; VW Commercial Vehicles +4.7%, +7.1%; Audi -8.2%, -7.2%; Bentley -17.2%, -13.6%; Lamborghini +3.2%, -4.6%; Porsche -18.2%, -16.5%; Scania +6.7%, +0.8%; MAN +3.5%, +8.3%; International Motors -8.3%, -14.6%; VW Truck & Bus +14.9%, -3.8%). Decline in China (-25.9%/-340,800) and North America (-3.1%/-14,400) partially offset by growth in Europe-31 (+3.5%) and South America (+8.3%). Sales excluding China up by 2% (+61,100) to 3.15 million units. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) order intake in Europe rose by more than 50% in Q2 y/y (in particular, recently launched Electric Urban Car Family – featuring VW ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq and Cupra Raval – is being very well received by customers, with more than 54,000 orders), order intake across all powertrains increased by 4%, automaker said, adding that BEV share of order bank exceeds 30%
July 15, 2026 | 07:37am CETflashread more
Electric Vehicle Symposium 2026 (EVS 39/EVS39): World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) cancelled 39th conference, exhibition on electric drive technologies, scheduled for June 21-24 in Long Beach, California, USA, due to unforeseen resource challenges. International battery, hybrid, fuel cell electric vehicle symposium series has been held since 1969. This is second cancellation of event in history, following EVS33 in 2020 (in Portland, Oregon, USA due to COVID-19). EVS40 to take place in Yokohama, Japan on June 13-16, 2027
July 14, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 18.9% to 26,398 in June (third highest monthly sales in history), by 5.8% to 129,810 in H1 (vans +12.9%, +12.8%; trucks +10.8%, +12.3%; buses +64.1%, +18.2%; motorcycles +40.7%, +26.6%; trailers+semitrailers +3.1%, +6.1%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: record 2,151 +58.4%, 8,630 +24.9%; PHEV: 1,546 +55.2%, 6,517 +31.2%; LPG: 671 -5.6%, 2,730 -14.2%; petrol: 16,866 +16.2%, 84,965 +3.6%; diesel: 5,162 +11.9%, 26,957 +5.6%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (111,922 in H1), 31,063 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+16.2%)
July 14, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 600,000 cars, vans from 91.1 million (-1.1%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 90.5 million (-1.9%). This forecast would represent 1.9% year over year decline, as relative weakness in China, along with headwinds from economic and trade factors, drag down global industry, Oakley (GlobalData) said
July 13, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 22.9% to 34,256 in June, by 15% to 164,529 in H1. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 26.3% (8,993 units, +44.1%) and 24.3% (40,060 units, +27%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 8.1 pp to 68.6% and by 6.2 pp to 65.5%
July 13, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In June, 76,459 used cars sold through classified ads websites in Czechia (+0% m/m, +11.3% y/y; BEV: 2,045 vehicles, -18,3%, +92%) with average price of CZK 320,799 (EUR 13,220; -2.1%, +3%) and average age 12 years (+0 years), 416,000 cars (-0.2%) in H1
July 13, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Tukas Group (Škoda, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Volvo, Opel, Kia, Renault, Dacia dealer, Audi service in Prague, Czechia) moved Kia dealership from Modřany (400 sqm Red Cube) to Štěrboholy to newly built showroom (700 sqm), adding PBV electric van service and Kia Drive car rental
July 10, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 15.7% in June, by 5.8% to 1.48 million in H1 (motorcycles +32.4%, +27.5%; buses +38.9%, +21.6%; vans/trucks +6.3%, -4.8%; trailers +17.5%, +0.5%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 37.2% to 531,799 in H1 (368,006 BEVs +48%, 163,793 PHEVs +17.9%), representing share of 35.8% (24.8+11%)
July 10, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA rose in June, apparently fell in H1 (JD Power/GlobalData: +8%, +1.2% to 8.25 million, +0.7% to 4.23 million in Q2; Cox Automotive: +4.2%, +7.2% after revision, -3% to 7.89 million, -0.5% to 4.19 million in Q2; Edmunds: n/a, n/a, -1% to 4.17 million in Q2). Evaluating year-over-year results requires consideration of what happened year ago. In 2025, consumers were reacting to perceived risk of higher prices from vehicle tariffs, and resulting volatility makes simple year-over-year comparisons murky, King (JD Power) said
July 10, 2026 | 07:41am CETflashread more
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Fastbox to offer certified EV servicing in Czech Rep, just under negotiation with Bosch
November 25, 2010 | 04:44am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company is preparing EV financing; several leasing companies have already expressed interest. Expected sales...
read morePenta to support automotive industry project, building network of self repair car shops Selfix in Czech Rep
November 18, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginalDetails of the concept, the first branch, hourly or monthly rates for motorists and mechanics, offer of the e-shop, details of expansion...
read moreContinental wants to increase production of high-speed tires in Czech Rep
November 15, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginalConstruction of the new hall in Otrokovice and the installation of two lines, the introduction of new production of semi-finished products, planned increase in production of tires...
read morePyeong Hwa Automotive to expand factory in Czech Rep, winning new contracts from European carmakers
November 11, 2010 | 04:29am CEToriginalAt the same time PHA decided to establish a development centre in the Czech Republic. Details of the project, existing and new clients...
read moreTRW to expand production at one of its plants in Slovakia
November 11, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginalThe amount of investment, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2013, the extension of Ford order for another region, deliveries of a new product to another carmaker as of 2012...
read moreOne of SaarGummi’s subsidiaries insolvent, not to affect other group parts
November 10, 2010 | 05:57am CEToriginalThe proposal was filed by the company’s management after unsuccessful negotiations and attempts to restructuring. Sale of the industrial division...
read moreUnions of Bosch Diesel’s Czech plant want higher wage growth in 2011
November 4, 2010 | 06:00am CEToriginalEmployees also require changing the shift model with regard to time off or increasing premiums. Details of the requirements, the economic results for 2009...
read moreJaroslav Srol started Isuzu Trucks representation in Czech Rep, now given same task in Slovakia
November 3, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginalAntonin Ruzicka became new general manager of Isuzu Trucks Czech Republic, who previously worked in...
read moreContinental and Schaeffler merger to be possibly delayed by tax claims of U.S. against Schaeffler’s major owner
November 2, 2010 | 01:50am CEToriginalWhile the earliest possible date of the merger has been the end of 2011 so far, now it is...
read moreTPCA to further reduce state of agency staff at end of October
October 28, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginalDue to the falling production in TPCA, suppliers of components and services such as NYK Logistics and Lear are forced to release staff as well...
read moreRenault and Dacia holding winter service action in Czech Rep by mid-November
October 28, 2010 | 10:57pm CEToriginalWhen having a car inspected for CZK 200, the customer will receive discount coupons. The event includes a discounted offer of tires and complete wheels...
read moreHonda to recall 528,000 cars to garages, mostly in USA
October 26, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginalIt is caused by problems of brake cylinder’s rubber gaskets, which are supplied by a Japanese company co-owned by Toyota Motor...
read moreVVA 2010: Swell holding conference on car prototypes in Hradec Kralove in mid November
October 26, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginalThe event is called Prototypes: From Virtuality to Reality. Experience with specific projects and innovations in the field will be presented by...
read moreCzech Top 100: Revenues of TPCA, Lucas Variety, Denso and Dura Automotive up in 2009
October 19, 2010 | 03:26am CEToriginalSome companies experienced a slight decline in turnover, some in the tens of per cent. Details of a chart of revenues and exports of manufacturing and sales companies...
read moreFord possibly aiming to reduce stake in Mazda
October 18, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginalOf the current 11% Ford plans to cut the share below 3%. Potential candidates, share’s value, term of decisions...
read moreGiant factory complex in Brandys nad Labem rent to Continental bought by large real estate investor in auction
October 14, 2010 | 03:33am CEToriginalThe investor paid 20% above the reserve price for the premises and 30% below the estimated market price. Name of the new owner, reserve and the purchase price, recovery of investment...
read moreIIR holds professional conference HR Forum 2010 in Prague in December
October 14, 2010 | 02:48am CEToriginalThe thirteenth year of the event has a separate block of finance and production. Speakers at the conference will be representatives of insurance companies and companies from the automotive industry too...
read moreArcelorMittal considers building new steel plant in Czech Rep
October 13, 2010 | 03:49am CEToriginalThe reason for this investment is the company’s aim to become more economic and environmental in its operation. Locality, decision date, the amount of investment, the current volume of production...
read morePARIS: Nissan wants to double number of dealerships in Czech Rep by 2011
October 12, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginalThe number of outlets is expected to return to the level before 2005. Details of the dealer strategy...
read moreThermolast insolvent, company's management submitted proposal earlier than workers
October 12, 2010 | 01:31am CEToriginalThe company lost four major clients due to financial problems. The amount of debt, creditors, customers, assets attractive for investors...
read moreFiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia offer autumn car inspection for CZK 199/EUR 7 in Czech Rep and Slovakia by end of November
October 12, 2010 | 12:30am CEToriginalDiscounts on selected parts and accessories, discounted prices of winter tires, inspection extended by car diagnostics, three coupons...
read moreSeat winter service offer: Car inspection for CZK 99, discounts on spare parts, accessories and tires
October 11, 2010 | 11:52pm CEToriginalIn the case of fault detection and car repair, the inspection is then free of charge. Parts, accessories and tires included in the offer...
read moreGrupo Antolin to move production into new plant in Czech Rep
October 11, 2010 | 05:22am CEToriginalThe reason is to eliminate the threat of flooding but also the acquisition of new orders. The new location, time schedule of the moving, staff question...
read moreNew Ford showroom being built in Czech Rep, to be opened by carmaker’s existing partner
October 11, 2010 | 04:57am CEToriginalThe company’s name and its history, dates of construction and opening of the showroom, location and dealer situation in the region...
read moreBenteler carried out production reorganization in Czech Rep in connection with Hydro Automotive Structures acquisition
October 6, 2010 | 03:36am CEToriginalThe company closed one of its factory and moved the production to another one, which meant the release of several dozen employees...
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