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JD Power, GlobalData cut 2026 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 600,000 cars, vans from 91.7 million (-0.4%, 2025: 91.9 million) to 91.1 million (-1.1%). Ongoing conflict in Middle East is one factor driving these declines, as another month has passed without resolution, continuing to create downstream effects on energy prices, GDP growth and consumer confidence, even in regions with limited direct exposure to region. In addition, sales in China remain weak as slow implementation of new subsidy scheme has led further reductions to our forecast, Krafft (GlobalData) said
June 24, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 0.1% in May (motorcycles +7.3%; buses -12.9%; vans/trucks -5.8%; trailers -7.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 28.8% to 87,890 units (59,969 BEVs +39.3%, 27,921 PHEVs +10.9%), representing share of 36.7% (25+11.7%)
June 24, 2026 | 07:42am CETflashread more
'Car Body Parts: Materials and Forming Processes 2026': Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold 3rd conference on development, production of structural, outer skin car body parts in Bad Nauheim, Germany on June 23-24. Representatives of BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Ford Otosan, Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Steel, General Motors/GM, Andreas Stihl, TPI/Thixotropic Piston Injection Technology, Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk, Yizumi Holdings, Costamp Group, Voestalpine Stahl, Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, AP&T, NiobelCon, Beycelik Gestamp, DeepForm, CAIQ, POSCO, SandboxAQ, Toyotetsu, Alcoa, Fraunhofer IFAM, Henkel, HRC, Magnetto Automotive/CLN Group, JFE Steel, Constellium, Fontana Group, AMAG Rolling, Hydro Aluminium, Resoniks, Newston Automated Solutions, ArcelorMittal, Coşkunöz Metal Form, Civan Lasers, Stirweld, ThyssenKrupp Steel, Pressler Technologies Group to speak at congress
June 22, 2026 | 08:25am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France down up 3.7% in May (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -10.5%; trucks -2.5%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 10 pp to 27.8% in first 5 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 10.5 pp to 78.7%
June 22, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA apparently rose in May (JD Power/GlobalData: +1.9%; Cox Automotive: +0.1%; S&P Global Mobility: -1.3%). However, as has been case for last three months, year-over-year comparisons are being clouded by what happened year ago when consumers reacted to perceived risk of higher prices from vehicle tariffs, King (JD Power) said
June 22, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
Automotive Life Cycle Assessment (A-LCA) 2026: Eurogas to hold webinar on measuring environmental impacts (carbon footprints) across entire life of vehicles, according to methodology under development by UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) on June 16. Representatives of Renault Group, Robert Bosch, Eurogas, NTSEL (Japan's National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory), JRC (European Commission Joint Research Centre) to speak at event
June 16, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,048,000 (+1.3%) to 2,093,000 (+3.6%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 584,000 (+23.5%) to 562,000 (+18.7%), and 2027 forecast from 2,084,000 to 2,121,000, of which BEVs from 685,000 to 679,000
June 16, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 32.5% to 373,669 units (254,344 BEVs, +38%; 119,325 PHEVs, +22%) in April, representing 32.6% share in total registrations (penetration, +6.3 pp). BEV market led by Volkswagen (23,308 cars, -1%), Škoda (19,173, +40%), BMW (18,128, +22%), Renault (16,984, +64%), Mercedes (15,505, +78%), Kia (13,726, +51%), Audi (12,917, +9%), BYD (12,629, +75%), Tesla (10,609, +48%) and Ford (9,347, +40%)
June 16, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
Interschutz 2026: Total of 1,792 exhibitors to join fire protection, rescue technology fair in Hannover, Germany (June 1-6), including Binz Automotive, BMW, CFMoto, Daimler Truck/Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Everdigm, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, Tatra Trucks, Bosch Sicherheitssysteme, Eberspächer Climate Control, Ericsson, Kärcher Futuretech, Kreisel Electric, Pek Automotive, Rosenbauer, Validus Special Auto, ZF, Bocar, Kobit, THT Polička, Excalibur Army
June 16, 2026 | 07:44am CETflashread more
Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2026: Aimtec, German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce (ČNOPK/DTIHK, AHK) to hold 25th conference on logistics in automotive industry in Pilsen, Czechia on June 16. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Inteva Products, Shape Corp., Magna Exteriors, Safran Aircraft Engines, Autodesk, SAP, Idealworks, Noyes Technologies, LogTech, Logio, Amazon, VDA to speak at event. Zebra Technologies, 24 Vision, ABB Robotics, Asprova, Bayern Innovativ, Bito, Galaxis Technology, Körber, VertiFlex became partners
June 15, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU up by 5.1% in April (Volkswagen +3.2%; Stellantis +5.5%; Renault -4.3%; Toyota -1.8%; Hyundai -2.5%; BMW -0.4%; Mercedes-Benz +3.5%; Geely +0.4%; Ford -17%; Nissan -6%; SAIC +24.6%; BYD +116.6%; Tesla +67.2%; Suzuki -13.7%; Chery +276.1%; Mazda +28.2%; Leapmotor +407.6%; Jaguar Land Rover -20.4%; Honda +22.7%; Mitsubishi -56.1%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV +37.7%, PHEV +16.4%, HEV+MHEV +12%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -7.5%, petrol -16.3%, diesel -17.1%). Association expanded report with Chinese automakers/groups Geely Group (Geely, Geely‑Emgrand, LEVC, Lotus, Lynk & Co, Polestar, Smart, Volvo Cars, Zeekr; 26,373 +0.4%), Chery Automobile (Chery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Omoda; 14,346 +276.1%), Leapmotor (8,006 +407.6%) and simultaneously removed Volvo Cars brand from statistics
June 15, 2026 | 07:52am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.3% m/m in April, by 0.1% y/y (new: +0.2% m/m, +0.4% y/y; used: +0.4%, -0.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (-1.5%, +0.6%), spare parts and accessories (-0.1%, +0.7%), fuels and lubricants (+7.3%, +24.6%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.8%, +7.6%)
June 15, 2026 | 07:47am CETflashread more
Electromobility Forum 2026: BYD Dolphin Surf, BYD Sealion 7, Škoda Epiq, Škoda Elroq Sportline, Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV2, MG4 EV Urban, XPeng P7+, Fiat Grande Panda, Volvo ES90, Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, Iveco eSuperJolly, Fiat E-Ducato to join exhibition (in Prague, Czechia on June 11) of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with possibility of test drives
June 11, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
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April 7, 2010 | 03:22am CEToriginalTherefore, the growth, which reached 20 % in 2009, keeps going. Tire manufacturers are now struggling for this commodity…
read moreCar sales in Germany dropped by 26.5% in March, by 23% in Q1
April 6, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalThe decrease has been caused by the scrap bonus program termination. Throughout the 2010, the association VDIK foresees a drop in sales of...
read moreHyundai’s Czech unions gave company ultimatum until next week
April 6, 2010 | 11:50pm CEToriginalIf company management do not accede to their demands for wage increase, they shall pass the negoatiations on an agent...
read moreU.S. accused Toyota of concealing defects, proposed a record fine
April 6, 2010 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has reportedly known about the problems with gas pedals from September 2009 but launched steps to remove as late as January 2010. The fine and the expectations of analysts...
read moreCCS: Fuel in Czech Rep up by around 15 hellers last week
April 6, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginalNatural 95 is still holding its position over CZK 31/L, diesel is approaching the limit of CZK 30/L. In the m/m and y/y comparisons…
read moreNew brands in A. Charouz Motors’ portfolio caused sales changes in Prague
April 6, 2010 | 05:49am CEToriginalThe company will offer Jaguar and Land Rover brands in Pruhonice, while Cadillac, Corvette, Hummer, Spyker, Wiesmann and electric cars Micro-Vett in a new showroom in...
read moreKey Plastics expanding in Europe, buying certain plants of Paulman & Crone and Olho Group
April 6, 2010 | 05:15am CEToriginalThe U.S. company will take Olho-Technik plants over in Germany and the Czech Republic, which are in 2010 expecting a turnover of...
read moreGrammer won new contracts, to extend production by investment of EUR 12 million in Czech Rep
April 6, 2010 | 01:50am CEToriginalIt will be production for a truck manufacturers. Even though Grammer has recently ceased production in Horazdovice but now in Tachov...
read moreSkoda Auto reduced number of suppliers by 77 partners in 2009, production purchase down by 10.6%
April 6, 2010 | 01:41am CEToriginalThe share and supplies of companies in the Czech Republic, Germany, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe; growth in the number of suppliers from Russia, India and China...
read moreAndrej Barcak jr. left A. Charouz, Pavel Silha Kia in Slovakia
April 6, 2010 | 01:13am CEToriginalBoth have moved to the Czech and Slovak representation of Opel, where the change of the organizational structure has been thus completed. Details of changes and the existing career of managers...
read moreRehau keeps expanding production in Czech Rep, launched operating in new hall
April 6, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginalSince 2007, several investment projects in the plant based in Moravska Trebova have meant an acquisition of hundreds of jobs. Orders from existing and new customers...
read moreAfter 10 years at SkoFIN Roman Vavron leaving to group branch in India
April 6, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginalJan Kloud has been promoted to the position of marketing director at SkoFIN. As of May, Vavron will be at Volkswagen Finance PVT on a post of...
read moreGefco opened buffer stock in Czech Rep for car components supplies to French plants of PSA
April 6, 2010 | 12:25am CEToriginalIt collects parts from suppliers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland. It is the third such a warehouse in Europe...
read moreCitroen C4 Picasso Image: Special model with features for increased comfort from CZK 429,900
April 6, 2010 | 12:09am CEToriginalThose interested in the basic equipment version X can pay extra CZK 30,000 for an automatic control of the air conditioning and Bluetooth/USB. The surcharge for C4 Grand Picasso amounts to...
read moreDaimler agreed on out-of-court settlement in bribery scandal in USA, investigation continues in Germany
April 5, 2010 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe German carmaker will pay a fine amounting to double profit from the proven dirty business in the USA. Daimler’s and FBI’s measures...
read moreU.S. car sales rose by 24.3% in March, in Q1 up by 15.5%
April 5, 2010 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe growth has been supported by incentives of the carmaker Toyota, to which competitors had to react. Other factors and sales of individual carmakers...
read moreGovernment wants to improve trade in used cars, prepares news for STKs and car transfers
April 2, 2010 | 01:16am CEToriginalThe used car dealer Auto Esa and the association SOVA also want to participate on the amendment. A certified warrant of attorney in car transfers, qualitative control of identifiers for STKs...
read moreDenny (AAA Auto): We want to maintain profitability in 2010, sales at last year's level and to open one to three car centres
April 2, 2010 | 12:37am CEToriginalReturn to Hungary and entry into Russia is not realistic this year. The considered new branches in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and sales in Q1...
read moreUnions at Skoda Auto rejected another proposal for wage growth and increased one-time bonus
April 1, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalThe existing collective agreement has been extended to April 12, 2010. Unions have already begun to prepare to take industrial action...
read moreKia Open Days/Spring Service Days: 10 favourable days at dealers with extended opening hours, including weekends
April 1, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginalAction models, discounts on stock cars, service inspections, discount on spare parts for models already not being produced...
read moreMore restrictive rules regulating fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to be valid in USA in 2012
April 1, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginalIt is thus the first regulation of car emissions at the federal level. New demands on the efficiency of cars...
read moreToyota Yaris Dream: Special model with extra equipment valued CZK 52,000 begins at CZK 229,900
April 1, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginalThe car can be bought on interest-free credit for a one year period, when the customer pays a monthly payment for insurance only...
read moreAssociation of towing services: New system with accident centre slows down liquidation of accidents on roads
April 1, 2010 | 11:10pm CEToriginalThe Czech Insurers' Bureau wants to extend it to highways. An accident centre of apparently has no basis in law...
read moreHonda to help owners of individually imported cars from USA by verifying if they are in recall action
April 1, 2010 | 11:00pm CEToriginalThat offer came with the latest corrective campaign concerning models Odyssey and Element produced in 2007 and 2008...
read moreFord to extend cooperation with Microsoft by jointly addressing electric cars’ recharging in households
April 1, 2010 | 05:00am CEToriginalThe application Microsoft Hohm for electricity consumption management, five electric cars by 2013, the first of them, Transit Connect Electric on the market from...
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