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Direct Group/Family (Insurance, Auto, Birne, Fidoo, Fondee, Investments, Foundation, Technologies): Lukáš Černo to move within group, focusing on projects within investment division. Pavel Prouza appointed as new director of Birne (flexible operational leasing, Try and Buy 6-month rental with option to buy, Rent car rental – Kia, Toyota, Škoda, Volkswagen, Fiat, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MG, BMW, Hyundai, Volvo) on August 1, coming from FlixBus
August 7, 2025 | 12:52pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 11.1% in July (motorcycles -7%; buses +39.5%; vans/trucks +10.2%; trailers -1.3%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 66.4% to 75,811 units (48,614 BEVs +58%, 27,197 PHEVs +83.6%), representing share of 28.6% (18.4+10.3%)
August 7, 2025 | 12:41pm CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in July (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +7.4%; Cox Automotive: +1.2%, +6.6% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +3.1%). Interpreting gain requires care due to events both last year (dealer software outage) and this year (tariffs) that disrupted normal monthly sales patterns, King (J.D. Power) said
August 7, 2025 | 12:26pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 19.1% to 4.17 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in H1, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales down by 21.7% to 2.65 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
August 6, 2025 | 10:40am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 24.9% to 1.79 million units (1.19 million BEVs, +25%; 597,588 PHEVs, +24%) in H1, representing 26.1% share in total registrations (penetration, +5.3 pp). Tesla Model Y (68,801 cars, -33%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Volkswagen ID.4 (40,335, +38%), Tesla Model 3 (39,864, -33%), VW ID.7 (38,113, +573%), VW ID.3 (37,421, +29%), Kia EV3 (35,023, new), Renault 5 (34,206, new), Škoda Elroq (34,076, new), Škoda Enyaq (32,806, +38%) and BMW iX1 (31,337, +27%). Overall BEV market led by Volkswagen (135,427, +78%), Tesla (109,262, -33%), BMW (94,658, +15%), Audi (74,561, +53%), Škoda (71,789, +147%), Renault (64,402, +58%), Kia (55,915, +60%), Mercedes (55,428, +5%), Volvo (49,219, -32%) and Hyundai (46,380, +33%)
August 6, 2025 | 10:27am CETflashread more
The Climate Pledge: Initiative to achieve net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions by 2040 (10 years ahead of Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050) co-founded by Global Optimism and Amazon joined by 565 companies in 46 countries since 2019 – Mercedes-Benz, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Henkel, Rivian, Uber, Johnson Controls, LeasePlan, Lime, Philips, EV Private Equity, Scania, Deloitte, Omni Logistics, Jungheinrich, Iveco Group, Hyzon Motors, Maersk, Austrian Post, Mahindra Logistics, VinFast, Wallbox, Bpost, Qualcomm, SRO Motorsports Group, PwC, McKinsey & Company, Ontime Logística Integral, Royal Mail, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Posten Bring, Capgemini, InPost, EVM Evolution Mobility, Zero Petroleum, Pegasus Logistics Group, JoyRide Logistics, EZVolt
August 4, 2025 | 12:22pm CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 6.5% y/y to 69,006 in June, of which 66,317 cars (+6.6%) and 2,689 commercial vehicles (-76.8%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 11.9% to 417,232 in H1, of which 385,810 cars (-7.3%) and 31,422 commercial vehicles (-45.4%)
August 4, 2025 | 12:11pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 28,089 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in June and 147,032 in H1 (+137.5%; 21,734 and 114,180 battery electric vehicles, +149.8%; 6,355 and 32,852 plug-in hybrids, +102.8%), of which 28,055 and 146,783 cars (+137.2%; Škoda: 18,214 and 93,416 BEVs, +238.7%, 2,406 and 14,700 PHEVs, +180.9%; Hyundai: 3,486 and 20,515 BEVs, +13.3%, 3,949 and 18,152 PHEVs, +65.5%) and 34 and 249 buses (SOR: 7 and 29 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 27 and 220 BEVs)
August 4, 2025 | 12:05pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales of Chinese-owned Western car brands in Europe (28 countries) fell by 6.6% to 39,163 new cars in June (H1: -11% to 200,454), representing market share of 3.1% (-0.1 pp y/y; H1: -0.3 pp to 2.9%). Registrations of Chinese brands increased by 63% to 70,832 vehicles (+91% to 347,135), representing market share of 5.7% (+2.3 pp y/y; +2.4 pp to 5.1%)
August 1, 2025 | 02:20pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU fell in H1 (vans -13.2% to 729,127; trucks -15.4% to 155,367; buses+coaches -4.4% to 18,123), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +42.1%, +46.1%, +26.1%; HEV+MHEV: +7.1%, -58.2%, -35.5%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: -48.5%, -5.3%, -9.1%; petrol: -29.8%, -40.3%, 0 units; diesel: -15.6%, -17%, -6.7%)
August 1, 2025 | 02:11pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 11.4% y/y to 136,268 in June, down by 3.5% to 747,428 in H1 (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +22.3%, +1.5% to 480,771; Hyundai -5.1%, -14.6% to 150,240; Toyota -4.3%, -6.7% to 116,417). Buses (Iveco +35.9%, +27.2% to 2,616; SOR -12.8%, -31.6% to 130; Škoda Electric 0 units, 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -69.9%, -47% to 351), trucks (Tatra n/a, -33% to 550), trailers (Agados n/a, -3.7% to 8,236; Schwarzmüller n/a, +3.1% to 835; Panav n/a, -14.7% to 232) successful differently. Reaching three-quarter million vehicle production mark and significant June increase in production in passenger vehicle segment confirm return to values that entitle us to optimistic view of second half of year. Dynamics in electric vehicle segment, which recorded year-on-year increase of more than 130%, stand out even more significantly. June also became record month in production of passenger electric vehicles – compared to previously record-breaking April, we recorded almost thousand more vehicles, Jahn said. Electric car production increased by 148.6% to 28,055 BEVs and PHEVs in June (+137.2% to 146,783 in H1), while internal combustion engine (ICE) car manufacturing decreased by 2.6% to 108,213 units (-15.7% to 600,645)
August 1, 2025 | 02:03pm CETflashread more
Car (Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 PHEV) caught fire in workshop of Kia showroom of Auta s.r.o. (Kia, Nissan, MG, Opel, Isuzu dealer, Mitsubishi service in two locations in Příbram, Czechia) on July 24, probably caused by technical fault, Fire Rescue Service (HZS) said. Fire caused damage estimated at CZK 3.5 million (EUR 140,000). No one injured
July 30, 2025 | 12:57pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 22.5% to 359,598 units (240,247 BEVs, +15%; 119,351 PHEVs, +40%) in June, representing 28.7% share in total registrations (penetration, +6.3 pp). Tesla Model Y (23,821 cars, +0%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (10,849, -48%), Škoda Elroq (9,679, new), Renault 5 (6,919, new), Volkswagen ID.3 (6,822, -29%), VW ID.4 (6,363, -12%), BMW iX1 (6,342, +32%), VW ID.7 (5,773, +322%), Škoda Enyaq (5,686, +12%) and Kia EV3 (5,211, new). Overall BEV market led by Tesla (34,722, -23%), Volkswagen (22,842, +11%), BMW (18,280, +17%), Škoda (16,239, +187%), Audi (13,828, +43%), Renault (12,892, +25%), Mercedes (10,096, +19%), Volvo (9,649, -28%), Hyundai (9,229, +35%) and BYD (9,153, +132%)
July 30, 2025 | 12:49pm CETflashread more
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Skoda Auto sales increased by 26.4% in January
March 14, 2011 | 05:19am CEToriginalSales rose in almost all markets. Interest in key volume models has increased at a double-digit pace...
read moreJapanese carmakers closing domestic factories due to earthquake
March 14, 2011 | 05:03am CEToriginalSupplies of components, and thus assembly of cars in foreign plants are also under threat. The situation at carmakers Toyota, Nissan and Honda...
read moreVahland (Skoda Auto): The global car sales will increase by 6-7% in 2011
March 11, 2011 | 02:51am CEToriginalIn 2010, the global car market increased by 11.4%. Expected developments in Europe, CEE and China...
read moreChris Liddell to retire from GM after year and quarter in office
March 11, 2011 | 02:30am CEToriginalHe came to the carmaker at the post of CFO from Microsoft. Reasons for leaving, his successor...
read moreOperating profit of Skoda Auto doubled at revenues growth of 22.4% in 2010
March 11, 2011 | 02:03am CEToriginalSales of the carmaker (excluding China) increased by 6%, production (including China) by 16.7%, deliveries to customers by 11.5%. Production of various models...
read moreVolkswagen Group expects to improve business and financial indicators in 2011
March 11, 2011 | 01:44am CEToriginalRevenues, profit, production and sales in 2010; carmaker’s sales in January and February 2011; negative effects...
read moreVolvo Car aims to invest up to USD 11 billion by 2015, large amount in China
March 10, 2011 | 12:24am CEToriginalThe carmaker is going to build its first plant there and is considering other. Investment financing, other regions of interest, projected sales growth...
read moreFAW Group probably not to take over Brilliance Auto
March 10, 2011 | 12:11am CEToriginalChina is trying to reduce the number of carmakers and consolidate production of cars. Brilliance Auto development plan until 2015...
read moreAudi increased all business and financial indicators in 2010
March 9, 2011 | 01:35am CEToriginalDevelopment in CEE; production of the new models A1, A7 and the R8 Spyder; pre-mass production of the Audi Q3 and the Lamborghini Aventador; estimated sales growth in 2011...
read moreCarmakers in Slovakia to increase staff salaries by 4 to 8% in 2011
March 9, 2011 | 01:25am CEToriginalThe highest increase can be expected by workers in Volkswagen Slovakia, the lowest in Kia Motors Slovakia. Details, outlook of production in 2011...
read moreBMW Group in Slovakia to be led by manager from Austria
March 9, 2011 | 01:06am CEToriginalHe will replace Josef Reiter, who goes to the Czech representation within the carmaker. Professional career of Christoph Svoboda...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel in Czech Rep and Slovakia significantly more expensive last week
March 9, 2011 | 12:58am CEToriginalPetrol sold at Czech filling stations is now the most expensive in history. Growth in fuel prices, according to analysts, will continue...
read moreBrno-based incinerator renews its fleet by Mercedes-Benz brand again
March 7, 2011 | 11:12pm CEToriginalThe value of the current contract, period of performance, type and use of vehicles, winner of the tender, procurement history...
read moreAnother trade union organization emerged in Czech plant of Hyundai
March 7, 2011 | 10:55pm CEToriginalIts aim is to negotiate a significantly higher wage increase than the existing unions have required. Requirements of the parties, membership, complications...
read moreRenault admitted becoming victim of manipulation and fraud in espionage case
March 7, 2011 | 10:46pm CEToriginalThe French government has demanded accelerated investigation of the two versions. Possible implications for the management of Renault...
read moreEC is allegedly investigating unfair agreements between truck manufacturers in Europe
March 7, 2011 | 10:39pm CEToriginalThey should relate not only to prices, but also to delivery dates. It is said that the cartel was announced by the German company...
read moreSkoda Auto increased offer on wage rate growth, unions want double
March 7, 2011 | 02:37am CEToriginalThe automaker has also proposed a one-off payment. Proposals and requirements of both sides, crossing the 18-shift model, the next round of negotiations...
read moreMazda recalls to service shops 65,000 cars in America
March 7, 2011 | 02:21am CEToriginalIt is caused by spiders that spin network in the fuel tank vent hole, which can then clog. The affected model, years of production...
read moreSales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 16% in January, LCV sales up by 6.3%
March 4, 2011 | 02:16am CEToriginalDemand for trucks went up by two thirds, demand for buses fell. Cumulative results for two months of 2011...
read moreAAA Auto plans to obtain insurance broker license in Czech Rep and Slovakia, extend offer of funding and expand number of branches
March 3, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginalAt the same time, the company is going to enter Russia in 2011...
read moreFiat to invest hundreds of millions of euros in Serbia, to start production of new model
March 3, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginalThe amount of investment and its structure, current production of the Fiat Punto, production capacity of the Zastava plant...
read moreUnions of Hyundai's Czech plant demand higher wage increase than management proposed
March 3, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginalThey would be satisfied with a 7% increase, which had been reached in 2010. The unions also want to change some things in the social area...
read moreMartin Saitz to move from Czech Rep abroad within BMW Group
March 2, 2011 | 04:21am CEToriginalHe will be replaced on the leading position of the Czech importer by Josef Reiter from the Slovak representation. Professional career of the two managers, the date of the change...
read moreRudolf Kypta appointed new director for financial management at CSOB Leasing
March 2, 2011 | 04:07am CEToriginalHe has replaced Petr Jenicek after eight years. Kypta’s professional carreer in a dutch financial company...
read moreCar sales in Germany up by 15% in January, by 16% over two months
March 2, 2011 | 03:49am CEToriginalCar exports from Germany increased by 10% in January and February. Throughout 2011, the VDA expects export growth by...
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