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GlobalData: Global new light vehicle sales down by 2.5% to 8.39 million in December, up by 3.6% to 91.94 million in 2025 (Western Europe +3.2% to 1.17 million, +0.3% to 13.42 million; Eastern Europe including Turkey and Russia +6.9% to 513,048, +0.4% to 4.69 million)
January 23, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Michael Kerschensteiner, current Senior Vice President Group Procurement for New Product Launches, to become new Chief Procurement Officer Škoda Auto & Region East of Volkswagen Group's core brands (Brand Group Core – VW, Škoda, SEAT+Cupra, VW Commercial Vehicles) on February 1
January 23, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
SDA: Vehicle fleet in Czechia up by 176,651 units (+1.93%) to 9.33 million in 2025, including 132,707 cars (+1.97%) to 6.86 million. Average age increased by 0.19 year (+0.97%) to 19.7 years, by 0.2 year (+1.21%) to 16.68 years. Over past 10 years, 2.21 million vehicles (+31.11%) added to Czech roads, of which 1.7 million cars (+32.9%), average age up by 2.44 year (+14.14%) and by 2.35 year (+16.4%)
January 23, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
European Automotive Laser Applications (EALA) 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 27th conference on laser-based material processing in automobile series production in Bad Nauheim, Germany on February 3-4. Representatives of Ford Motor, General Motors/GM, IPG Photonics, Blackbird Robotersysteme, Scansonic MI, Trumpf Laser-und Systemtechnik, Schaeffler Automotive Buehl, Precitec, Lessmüller Lasertechnik, Abicor Binzel, Adige/BLM Group, Laserax, SLCR Lasertechnik, Fronius, Furukawa Electric, IMA EV-Tech, Laserline, Gestamp, Optoprim to speak at event, 4D Photonics, Bergmann & Steffen, Primes to join exhibition
January 21, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.1% m/m in December 2025, up by 1.3% y/y (new: +0.2% m/m, +0.8% y/y; used: -0.4%, +1.5%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-3.1%, +6.1%), spare parts and accessories (+0.5%, +0.8%), fuels and oils (-1.9%, -4.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.2%, +5.5%)
January 21, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
Sales (deliveries to customers) of Volkswagen Group down by 4.9% in Q4, by 0.5% to 8.98 million in 2025 (VW -11.5%, -1.4%; Škoda +9%, +12.7%; SEAT+Cupra +7.9%, +5%; VW Commercial Vehicles +19.3%, -3.6%; Audi +2.8%, -2.9%; Bentley -11.3%, -4.8%; Lamborghini +14.5%, +0.6%; Porsche -21%, -10.1%; MAN +11.9%, +6.2%; VW Truck & Bus -6%, +0.6%; Scania -8.6%, -7.9%; International Motors/Navistar -33.7%, -29.6%). Decline in China (-8%/-234,300) and North America (-10.4%/-110,200) offset by growth in Europe (+4.5%) and South America (+11.6%). Sales excluding China up by 3.1% (+191,500) to 6.29 million units. Order intake in Europe rised by 13% to more than 900,000 vehicles of all drive types, or by 21% to more than 200,000 battery electric vehicles, representing 22% BEV share of total order book, automaker said
January 21, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 12.3% to 284,978 in 2025, representing highest level since 2019 (329,363). Austria fleet's average CO2 emissions fell by 10 g/km (-9.4%) to 96 g/km or by 7 g/km (-5.4%) to 122 g/km excluding electric and hydrogen cars (BEVs, FCEVs). Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 21.3% (60,651 units, +35.9%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 11 pp to 60.5%
January 20, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In 2025, 847,677 used cars sold in Czechia (-1.6%; BEV: 13,549 vehicles, +57%) with average price of CZK 303,400 (EUR 12,490; +6.5%). Over past 10 years, Czech secondary market has grown by 28.4% (2015: 660,000 vehicles), while primary market for new cars expanded by 7.7% (from 230,857 to 248,719). Used cars became more expensive nominally since 2015, but cheaper in real terms. Back then, 6.77 average gross salaries needed to purchase average used car, while last year it was 6.28 wages, Vaněček said
January 20, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
SDA: Average CO2 emissions from new cars sold (registered) in Czechia fell by 5 g/km (-3.8%) to 128 g/km in 2025. Leapmotor (3 g/km, n/a g/km y/y), Voyah/Dongfeng (9, n/a), BYD (13, n/a), Lynk & Co (20, n/a), Chery (89, n/a), Alpine (102, -54), Mitsubishi (108, -8), Lexus (109, -14), Fiat (111, +12), Toyota (114, -12), Volvo (115, +0), DS (116, +20), Mazda (120, -19), Renault (120, -8), Škoda (121, -9), Suzuki (122, -1), SEAT (123, -14), Honda (126, -5), Mini (126, +8), Dacia (127, -5), Opel (127, +2), Peugeot (127, +1), Hyundai (128, -6) had lowest fleet emissions, Ineos (319, +3), Aston Martin (288, n/a), Rolls-Royce (282, +109), Ferrari (260, +9), Maserati (245, +9), Alpina (236, -5), DFSK/Dongfeng (224, +33), Jaguar (222, +17), Land Rover (195, -3), SWM (190, +1), Subaru (185, -2), BAIC (184, n/a), SsangYong (182, +0), KGM (181, n/a), Lamborghini (181, -137), Audi (179, -3), EVO (177, +5), DR (174, -1), Alfa Romeo (166, -5), Mercedes-Benz (165, +0), Porsche (165, -17), Bentley (162, -103), Sportequipe (161, -111) had highest
January 20, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (CEE AutoHub): European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in collaboration with national automotive associations in Czechia (AutoSAP), Poland (PZPM), Romania (ACAROM) and Slovakia (ZAP), created regional lobby group to ensure that voice of automotive industry in Central and Eastern Europe is best represented in European policy discussions. There are 35 automobile assembly, battery and engine plants based in these four countries, around 15% of all European Union factories. In 2024, around 1.2 million cars, vans, trucks and buses were sold in region, representing around 10% of EU vehicle sales
January 20, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Continental to increase wages of employees (wage tariffs/rates, surcharges for afternoon and weekend shifts, individual bonuses) in Otrokovice, Czechia (Continental Barum, Continental výroba pneumatik, Continental HT Tyres) by 4% in 2026 (2025: 5,200 employees; average wage CZK 68,180/EUR 2,810, salary of blue-collar professions CZK 61,780/EUR 2,540), according to amendment to collective agreement for 2026 signed by company and unions. Furthermore, tire manufacturer to expand senior program for employees with 25 years of service in company (allowing them to take advantage of five-day reconditioning and rehabilitation stay, where employer pays for medical care, meals in form of full board and wage compensation) and continue work on introducing new product to support pension provision (DIP/long-term investment product). In 2025, employees received profit share of Continental Group (Profit Sharing Program) in amount of CZK 14,741 (EUR 610) in April salary and 13th and 14th salaries in amount of 100% and 89%
January 19, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
SDA: Alternatively-powered new car (APV) registrations in Czechia up by 31.7% to 88,453 in 2025 (FCEV 21 vehicles, +21 units; BEV 13,806, +26.3%; PHEV 11,033, +87%; HEV+MHEV 57,138, +25.5%; CNG 0 vehicles, -216 units; LPG 6,455, +40.7%) while petrol (168,235, +10.5%; including HEVs+MHEVs) and diesel ones (49,158, -14.8%; including HEVs+MHEVs) developed differently. APV share increased by 6.6 pp to 35.6% (2024: 29%)
January 19, 2026 | 07:43am CETflashread more
Dirk Große-Loheide to leave Volkswagen under long-planned retirement program. Karsten Schnake, current Head of Procurement at Škoda Auto, became new member of VW Board of Management for Procurement and member of Extended Executive Committee of Volkswagen Group on November 1, 2025
January 19, 2026 | 07:39am CETflashread more
Rho Motion (Benchmark Mineral Intelligence): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 11% to 2.1 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in December, by 20% to 20.7 million in 2025 – China: 12.9 million BEVs and PHEVs (+17%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 4.3 million (+33%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1.8 million (-4%), Rest of World (RoW): 1.7 million (+48%)
January 15, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
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Peugeot increased 2013 business plan in Czech Rep
November 28, 2013 | 01:00am CEToriginalReasons, results for 10 months, interest in new models of the 2008 and 308, fleet achievements, results of the event '7 Days of Peugeot'...
read moreOne top manager to leave Skofin
November 27, 2013 | 03:12am CEToriginalThe manager and his professional career, reasons for leaving, successor, timing...
read moreContinental to invest over EUR 150 million in tire production in Czech Rep
November 27, 2013 | 03:07am CEToriginalLocation, timing, HR, investment in commercial and high-speed tires, doubling the production of ContiSeal tires, moving production to CEE, new clients...
read moreAuto Charouz launches new concept of multibrand car sale in Czech Rep
November 27, 2013 | 02:54am CEToriginalParticipating companies and brands, multi-brand showrooms, sales representatives in 13 cities, partners for additional services, website...
read moreMore Seat models might be produced in Czech Rep and Slovakia
November 27, 2013 | 01:47am CEToriginalUpcoming Seat models, including the affiliated ones, segments, considered sites of production, timing...
read moreCourt apparently not yet ruled in dispute between Jaguar Land Rover and former dealer in Czech Rep
November 27, 2013 | 12:36am CEToriginalCzech luxury car dealer sued the importer regarding non-compliance of the dealer contract. The court, the duration of the dispute...
read moreIIR holds conference on alternative drives in Slovakia in December
November 27, 2013 | 12:25am CEToriginalFocus on e-mobility and CNG, speakers from ABB, E.ON, SPP, Porsche Slovakia, Czech Post, Green Way Operator, SEVA, ASEP and ministries...
read moreTI Automotive expects further growth in Czech Rep
November 26, 2013 | 03:08am CEToriginalLaunch of projects in a new plant, an extension of a lease in another plant, HR, clients and new contracts...
read moreSkoda Auto started offering car guarantee of 5 years/150,000 km
November 26, 2013 | 02:59am CEToriginalThe offer of variants in the Czech Republic and other countries, prices of extended warranty for individual models...
read moreFisker Automotive acquired Chinese investor
November 26, 2013 | 02:54am CEToriginalThe investor will buy the carmaker, a claim from the U.S. government and intends to resume the production. The name of the investor, the application for bankruptcy protection...
read moreFormer Renault’s top executive to be new head of PSA Peugeot Citroen
November 26, 2013 | 02:47am CEToriginalThe change in leadership was reportedly requested by Chinese partner Dongfeng Motor. In 2014, Philippe Varin will be replaced by...
read moreMaier to expand production in Czech Rep
November 24, 2013 | 11:44pm CEToriginalThe location, a new hall, timing, HR, products of the Spanish company, a new contract from a German carmaker...
read moreVit Pekny to leave Kia Motors Czech
November 24, 2013 | 10:55pm CEToriginalTiming, Kia sales results in the Czech Republic in recent years, the new head of the Czech importer of Kia, Pekny’s new position...
read moreToyota and PSA to increase production in Czech plant and take additional 600 temporary employees
November 24, 2013 | 10:44pm CEToriginalAcceleration of TPCA production line with a new generation of mini cars, return to the 2006 level, the new HR strategy, timing, wages...
read moreAuto Jarov opened second Volkswagen dealership in Prague
November 24, 2013 | 10:34pm CEToriginalParameters of the largest VW showroom in the Czech Republic, builder, express-service, website, grand opening for the customers...
read morePorsche extended service program for older cars in Czech Rep
November 24, 2013 | 10:24pm CEToriginalThe Youngtimer Program can newly be used by owners of Porsche cars older than 5 years. Special rates on works and spare parts...
read moreInvelt to expand its complex in Prague
November 22, 2013 | 01:45am CEToriginalContinued investments, reasons, timing, new showrooms for new and used cars, doubling the exhibition space...
read moreAuto Esa makes changes in external communication
November 22, 2013 | 01:28am CEToriginalMartin Dolezal resigned from the position of spokesman after two years. His successor, a new media portal, timing...
read moreDongfeng and French government are discussing investment in PSA
November 22, 2013 | 01:19am CEToriginalPlanned injection of funds and equity shares, the loss of control over the carmaker for the Peugeot family...
read moreTesla Motors is planning further plants worldwide, including Europe
November 21, 2013 | 04:09am CEToriginalConsidered locations including Central Europe and Czech Republic, the upcoming EVs (Model X, Model E), the estimated prices...
read moreVratislav Strasil to return to Czech Rep
November 21, 2013 | 03:52am CEToriginalJosef Roider will retire from Porsche Holding Salzburg after 26 years. At the same time, the management of Porsche Czech Republic will be extended. Details of changes...
read moreSkoda increased prices of most models in Czech Rep
November 21, 2013 | 01:23am CEToriginalChanges in the price lists also affected models produced outside the Czech Republic, but not the last two novelties. Three reasons, the new prices, comment of PwC, procedure of other distributors...
read moreAutoBinck offers one Auto Palace branch in Czech Rep
November 21, 2013 | 01:16am CEToriginalSale or lease is also under consideration. Location, showrooms available, cessation of one brand dealership, negotiations...
read moreHelicar switches to CNG drive in its company cars
November 21, 2013 | 01:08am CEToriginalEconomic and environmental reasons, fleet size, brand and models...
read moreHyundai agreed with new partner on branded financing in Czech Rep – UniCredit Leasing
November 19, 2013 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe current partner, financing of customers and dealers, 13th car brand in the portfolio of UniCredit Leasing CZ including Kia Finance...
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