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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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New 1.2 TSI engine (77 kW) from Mlada Boleslav fitted also to Skoda Octavia
February 1, 2010 | 02:30am CEToriginalAfter Yeti, this downsizing engine is therefore available already in the second model of Skoda. CO2 emissions, consumption, transmission, price...
read moreBMW posted decline in sales by 4.7% while reducing sales by 10.4% in 2009
February 1, 2010 | 02:11am CEToriginalThe carmaker should remain in profit for the year 2009. In 2010, BMW Group expects a slight increase in sales...
read moreCTS accelerator pedal has been fitted to all models produced in TPCA, PSA convening to garages as well
January 31, 2010 | 10:32pm CEToriginalRegarding Toyota Aygo, the action involves cars manufactured between 2005 and 2009, however, it is said that for Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1 it will be less than...
read moreLabour inspectorate began checking Hyundai’s Czech plant
January 31, 2010 | 09:52pm CEToriginalThe inspection includes working conditions and problematic overtime, among others. Time flow of the inspection...
read moreNissan to create 400 temporary jobs in UK due to strong demand for Qashqai
January 31, 2010 | 09:24pm CEToriginalProduction in Sunderland will therefore start a three-shift operation. Moreover, the government loan will help to modernize the Nissan plant for electric cars in Tennessee...
read moreFord Motor returned to profit last year at revenues decline by almost 20%
January 31, 2010 | 08:43pm CEToriginalThe carmaker is expecting profit also in 2010. This year’s total car sales in the USA should according to Ford increase by...
read moreHonda recalls 646,000 cars to service worldwide to check window driver
January 31, 2010 | 04:46pm CEToriginalThe reason is the possibility of fire. The cars concerned the Fit/Jazz and the City. The action does not reportedly apply to Czech market...
read moreToyota to call up to 1.8 million cars down for repair in Europe (incl. Czech Rep), in USA being investigated
January 31, 2010 | 04:22pm CEToriginalIn Europe, the measure concerns models Yaris, Corolla, Aygo, iQ, Auris, Verso, Avensis and RAV4 with an interval of production...
read morePorsche experienced drop in sales and revenues by 3% in first half
January 31, 2010 | 03:56pm CEToriginalThe carmaker sold 33,200 cars over six months. In the whole financial year 2009/2010 it expects sales...
read moreHyundai Motor doubled profit at revenues decline by 1% last year
January 31, 2010 | 03:23pm CEToriginalIn Q4, the net profit was four times higher y/y, this year it should be growing only slightly. In 2010, the carmaker expects a sales rise by...
read moreToyota to convoke cars for inspection due to pedals in the USA and Europe including Czech Rep
January 29, 2010 | 09:04pm CEToriginalIt is a gas pedal from a company CTS, the number of cars in Europe is not yet known. The situation made another CTS’ customer to respond, namely Ford Motor...
read moreUniCredit Leasing acquired next two brand financings in Czech Rep, one related to change of owner
January 29, 2010 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe company already has a total of 14 brands in its portfolio—11 passenger car brands and three commercial brands. UniCredit Leasing is negotiating on other brands...
read moreFiat to stop production in Italian plants for two weeks due to decline in orders
January 29, 2010 | 02:12am CEToriginalThe decision will affect 30,000 employees. Plants in Italy will be closed from...
read moreToyota to suspend sale and production of eight models in North America
January 29, 2010 | 01:33am CEToriginalModels with a possible defect in the gas pedal will be suspended. In early February, Toyota will suspend production of the recalled models in plants in...
read moreUniCredit Leasing recorded decline in contracts by about 20% in Czech Rep last year
January 29, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalPenetration of the company on the market with new vehicles declined only slightly though. Trends for 2009 and expected development in 2010...
read moreAutobond wants to become largest Opel and Chevrolet dealer in Czech Rep after Kia and Suzuki
January 28, 2010 | 01:34am CEToriginalThe company increased sales by 20.9% in 2009; six times for Chevrolet . Detailed sales results, revenues and outlook for 2010...
read moreRenault to introduce at least one new product in Czech Rep every month in H1
January 28, 2010 | 01:22am CEToriginalFluence, Megane RS, EDC transmission, new Master, Traffic facelift, Dacia Duster will be concerned. The carmaker will introduce Megane CC and a new small cabriolet in Geneva...
read moreRobert Bosch fell into loss with drop in sales by 16% last year firstly since 1945
January 28, 2010 | 01:09am CEToriginalSales of automobile technology division fell by 15%. The company responds by increased activity in acquisitions for which it intends to spend...
read moreCAP: Insurance companies increased premiums by 2.5% in 2009, by 0.6% in non-life insurance
January 28, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginalThe overall stagnation within the non-life insurance also participates in car insurance. In 2009, premiums for accident insurance...
read moreToyota wants to increase sales by 6% this year, global market expected to grow by 3 to 4%
January 28, 2010 | 12:49am CEToriginalSales of the Japanese carmaker fell by 13% to 7.81 million cars last year. Toyota is likely to maintain a leading position in the market this year...
read moreFiat fell into loss last year along with decline of sales by 15.9%
January 28, 2010 | 12:35am CEToriginalRevenues of division of passenger cars and light utility vehicles went down by 2.4% to EUR 26.3 billion with stagnation of sales at the level of...
read moreInsurance companies: Number of attempted insurance frauds rose in 2009 again
January 28, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe area most affected by attempts at insurance frauds remains insurance of motor vehicles. Data provided by individual insurance companies...
read moreGeneral Motors has agreed to sell Swedish carmaker Saab to Spyker
January 27, 2010 | 02:56am CEToriginalHowever, GM will retain the stake in Saab, or more precisely, in the acquiring company Spyker Saab Automobiles. Details of the transaction...
read moreHyundai has new dealer in Liberec, to open 55th showroom in Czech Rep
January 27, 2010 | 02:46am CEToriginalCompany Stavotranz has been replaced in Liberec by a well-established dealer of several brands, which has built a separate Hyundai showroom. It is a company...
read moreChretien (Renault): Automobile market in Czech Rep to stagnate in 2010
January 27, 2010 | 02:39am CEToriginalRenault sales dropped with the market in 2009. Models Megane/Scenic has been successful, Laguna failed. Dealer network...
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