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JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 41.9% to 506,182 units (359,277 BEVs, +51%; 146,905 PHEVs, +24%) in June, representing 36.2% share of total registrations (penetration, +7.5 pp). BEVs posted their strongest month yet, company mentioned
August 6, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
Cebia Summary 2/2026: Average price of used cars sold in Czechia up by 4.7% y/y to CZK 312,000 (EUR 12,910) in H1 (13% up to CZK 100,000/EUR 4,000, 17% up to CZK 200,000/EUR 8,000, 21% up to CZK 300,000/EUR 12,000, 19% up to CZK 400,000/EUR 16,000, 16% up to CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000, 13% above CZK 500,000/EUR 20,000). Increase in prices contributed by lower average age of cars sold and growing share of electric vehicles on market. In terms of powertrain types, 47.56% of cars on advertising offer had petrol/gasoline, 44.25% diesel, 3.66% electric, 3.21% hybrid, 0.92% LPG, 0.39% CNG and 0.01% others
August 6, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
Marco Venturini decided to leave Emil Frey Group on August 31, focusing on his own project outside automotive industry. Filip Lapka, current Sales Manager, to become new Peugeot Brand Manager in Czechia and Managing Director at 'P Automobil Import' on September 1
August 4, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
ACEA: New battery electric vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 35.1% to 1.61 million in H1. Growth (+418,094 cars) driven by Germany (+119,280), France (+93,229), United Kingdom (+59,739), Italy (+34,724), Denmark (+23,560). BEV sales grew in 30 countries (in all except Netherlands -0.1%), with 2 of them at triple-digit pace (Slovenia +124.5%, Croatia +349.7%)
August 4, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Tesla Model Y (34,328 registered vehicles, +43%; BEV 100%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in June, followed by Dacia Sandero (25,459, +11%; xEV 0%), Renault Clio (21,288, -23%; HEV 45%), Peugeot 208 (19,554, +14%; MHEV+BEV 58%), Volkswagen T-Roc (19,422, -5%; MHEV 90%), VW Golf (18,387, +8%; MHEV+PHEV 50%), Tesla Model 3 (18,176, +67%; BEV 100%), VW Tiguan (16,957, +9%; MHEV+PHEV 70%), Toyota Yaris Cross (16,560, +1%; HEV 100%) and Peugeot 2008 (16,163, -9%; MHEV+BEV 70%)
August 4, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 29,493 (passenger) self-charging hybrid electric vehicles produced in Czechia in June and 161,752 in H1 (+51.1%), of which 29,445 and 161,509 cars (+51.3%; Hyundai: 7,897 and 42,940 HEVs, -2.3%; Toyota: 21,548 and 118,569 HEVs, +88.9%) and 48 and 243 buses (-22.4%; Iveco: 48 and 243 HEVs, -22.4%). Manufacturing of electrified cars increased by 25.6% to 318,333 BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs in H1, representing 40.8% share of total output
August 3, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 1.2% y/y to 68,200 units in June, of which 65,483 cars (-1.3%) and 2,717 commercial vehicles (+1%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing fell by 7.5% to 385,979 in H1, of which 371,756 cars (-3.6%) and 14,223 commercial vehicles (-54.7%)
August 3, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 13% to 1.4 million units in June, of which 359,277 BEVs (+51%), 146,905 PHEVs (+24%), 185,616 HEVs (+24%), 311,469 MHEVs (+12%) and 378,455 ICEVs (-14%). Market led by Volkswagen (132,755, +1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 52%), Škoda (84,752, +9%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 38%), BMW (81,682, +9%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 85%), Renault (81,328, +1%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 73%), Toyota (80,029, +10%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 97%), Mercedes (66,033, +0%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 83%), Audi (64,541, +11%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 71%), Peugeot (63,694, +5%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 72%), Dacia (62,758, +7%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 42%) and Tesla (52,675, +51%; BEV 100%)
August 3, 2026 | 07:41am CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 21.7% to 4 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in H1, while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) sales down by 17.1% to 1.9 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
July 28, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Total of 29,411 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in June and 156,981 in H1 (+6.8%; 24,987 and 130,356 battery electric vehicles, +14.2%; 4,424 and 26,625 plug-in hybrids, -19%), of which 29,366 and 156,824 cars (+6.8%; Škoda: 21,862 and 115,442 BEVs, +23.6%, 2,929 and 17,723 PHEVs, +20.6%; Hyundai: 3,080 and 14,757 BEVs, -28.1%, 1,495 and 8,902 PHEVs, -51%) and 45 and 157 buses (SOR: 2 and 37 BEVs; Iveco: 43 and 120 BEVs)
July 28, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 0.9% to 7.7 million units in June. Decline driven by China (-26.3%)
July 28, 2026 | 07:40am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 13.6% in June, by 5.7% to 5.9 million in H1 (Volkswagen +7.3%, +2.6%; Stellantis +7.1%, +6%; Renault +3.6%, -4.2%; Hyundai +8%, -0.9%; Toyota +10.6%, -0.1%; BMW +16.1%, +6.2%; Mercedes-Benz +4.8%, +3.5%; Geely +11.8%, +4.1%; Ford -14.9%, -20.2%; BYD +199.3%, +168.2%; SAIC +50.7%, +19.1%; Tesla +72.1%, +75.4%; Nissan +4.1%, -5.3%; Chery +271%, +268.7%; Suzuki +10.3%, -5.9%; Mazda +24.6%, +20.9%; Leapmotor +496.3%, +526.7%; Jaguar Land Rover -0.7%, -7.8%; Honda +22.8%, +21.4%; Mitsubishi -32.9%, -41.6%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +60.7%, +40.5%; PHEV +22.1%, +22.5%; HEV+MHEV +18.4%, +13.2%; FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol +2.7%, -18.5%; petrol -12.4%, -17.2%; diesel -16.1%, -16.5%)
July 24, 2026 | 08:25am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 3.3% y/y to 140,697 in June, by 4.4% to 780,378 in H1 (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +6.2%, +9.5% to 526,409; Hyundai -8.9%, -9.9% to 135,400; Toyota +6.6%, +1.8% to 118,569). Buses (Iveco +8.2%, +0.6% to 2,633; SOR +73.5%, +160% to 338), motorcycles (Jawa -16.1%, +26.5% to 444), trucks (Tatra n/a, +46% to 803), trailers (Agados n/a, +16.6% to 9,600; Schwarzmüller n/a, +57.4% to 1,314; Panav n/a, +35.3% to 314) performed differently. Electric car production increased by 4.7% to 29,366 BEVs and PHEVs in June (+6.8% to 156,824 in H1), while internal combustion engine car (ICEV) manufacturing by 2.9% to 111,331 units (+3.8% to 623,554). Although situation and outlook of individual manufacturers differ more than ever before, Czech automotive industry confirms its stability and competitiveness. Pace of production of domestic car manufacturers remains high in first half of year and reflects ability to flexibly respond to customer demand across all types of drives – from modern combustion engines to hybrids to purely electric cars. It is this flexibility, together with high productivity and production quality, that strengthens position of Czech Republic as one of key pillars of both domestic economy and European automotive industry, Jahn said
July 24, 2026 | 08:17am CETflashread more
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
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Emil Frey moved training centre for Peugeot, Citroen and DS in Czech Rep
June 1, 2017 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe new location of the center for training employees of the Czech dealer network, reasons for moving...
read moreCzech Rep wants to test autonomous vehicles in Usti nad Labem Region
May 31, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginalInvolvement of the municipality, university and science and technology parks in international projects, benefits of the site...
read moreSDA: 222 HEVs and 24 EVs registered in Czech Rep in April
May 31, 2017 | 11:31pm CEToriginalThere were also 187 CNG-powered cars and 79 LPG cars added to the registry. Leaders of alternative drives, results in 4 months...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU down by 6.6% in April
May 31, 2017 | 12:09am CEToriginalFirst fall after five months of growth, Easter effect, results in individual countries, Central European demand, sales of carmakers, KPMG comment and outlook...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group fell by 1.4% in April
May 30, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalFirst drop after one month of growth, demand in individual markets, growth in Russia and China, sales of individual brands, results over 4 months, commentary...
read moreCar sales in Russia rose 6.9% in April
May 30, 2017 | 11:44pm CEToriginalSecond growth in a row, results in 4 months, Skoda sales, AEB comment...
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 moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe fell by 8% in April
May 29, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalDemand in individual countries, growth in four states, results in 4 months, commentary and outlook...
read moreSales of Skoda cars rose by 0.1% in April
May 29, 2017 | 10:45pm CEToriginalThis is the 17th increase in a row. Sales in individual markets, the growth in Russia and drop in China, interest in particular models, comments, successor of the Yeti...
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 moreCar sales in Germany dropped by 8% in April
May 28, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalProduction as well as exports dropped. The impact of the number of working days, demand for individual brands, orders, results over four months...
read moreAlza to launch online sale of EVs in Czech Rep
May 26, 2017 | 03:40am CEToriginalReasons, timing, e-shop dealing with carmakers, delivery times, an ad for a new project through a VW car...
read moreHarley-Davidson to build another factory
May 25, 2017 | 11:16pm CEToriginalMoving part of the production from the USA is criticized by local unions. Location, reasons, sales in 2016...
read moreDieselgate: German investigators carried out raids at Daimler
May 24, 2017 | 11:11pm CEToriginalThe automaker stated it is cooperating with the authorities. Locations, investigations by US authorities...
read moreDieselgate: US to sue FCA for emissions
May 24, 2017 | 10:56pm CEToriginalThese are vehicles of the US division Chrysler. Reaction of the stock exchange, the expression of the automaker, the estimated amount of the fine and the cost of the solution...
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 moreAssociations: Automotive industry in Central Europe to need 100,000 people
May 23, 2017 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe industry is already experiencing a shortage of skilled labor in all V4 countries. A call to national governments...
read moreFord appointed new CEO
May 23, 2017 | 12:18am CEToriginalReasons, Mark Fields's successor, new management structure, stock market reaction...
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 moreVolkswagen appointed new Head of Commercial Vehicles in Czech Rep
May 21, 2017 | 11:22pm CEToriginalThe distributor promoted its own manager. Jan Prochazka returned to Skoda Auto after six years, where he took the position of...
read moreSlovakia supported purchase of 200 EVs and HEVs over six months
May 18, 2017 | 11:25pm CEToriginalIf the sale continues at the current rate, the package of subsidies will not be exhausted. Details…
read moreDieselgate: EC started proceedings with Italy for FCA car emissions
May 18, 2017 | 11:00pm CEToriginalIf Italy does not provide a satisfactory response to alleged inaction, the case may end in court. Response time...
read moreSamuelsson: Volvo Car limits development of diesel engines
May 17, 2017 | 11:46pm CEToriginalSome development projects will be terminated while others will continue. Details, focus on electric drive, the first EV...
read moreFord wants to cut costs by USD 3 billion, to dismiss hundreds of permanent staff
May 17, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalReasons, emphasis on voluntary departures, agency staff, a profitability increase plan, financial results in Q1, investments...
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