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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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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles appointed new Car Sales Manager for Czech Rep and Slovakia
February 21, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalItalian carmaker has been strengthened with an experienced manager, who previously worked at GM. His profile...
read moreManager left Czech representation of BMW Group
February 21, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalHis successor came from sectors outside the automotive industry. Profile of the manager, position, timing...
read moreHyundai service shop in Czech Rep flooded
February 21, 2017 | 11:17pm CEToriginalThis happened after heavy rains. The company and its other activities, location, actions carried out by firefighters...
read moreSkoda Auto launches production of new engine
February 21, 2017 | 01:37am CEToriginalIt is an aggregate whose production has already been underway in another engine plant of the Volkswagen Group. Its parameters, expansion of the motor centre, 13 million engines produced over 118 years...
read moreAvtoVAZ to dismiss several hundred employees
February 21, 2017 | 01:28am CEToriginalAt the same time, it is going to extend the working week at its factory in Togliatti. Financial results in 2016...
read moreConference on CNG and LNG in transportation to be held in Czech Rep
February 19, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalPart of the 10th year will be an exhibition of companies from the NGV field. Date, program, participation fee, speakers from Audi, Porsche Holding, Ernst & Young, UAMK, AutoSAP or CPS...
read moreCzech Rep considers buying polygon for testing self-driving vehicles
February 19, 2017 | 11:16pm CEToriginalThe selected location, timing, co-financing from European funds, activities of Skoda Auto and Valeo...
read moreACEA: Sales of green cars in Europe increased by 6.7% in 2016
February 19, 2017 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe EU market with alternative drives grew less. Results in individual countries, the fall in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, registrations of BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs, demand in Q4...
read moreDieselgate: Italy did not find illegal software or exceeding emissions standards in testing of FCA diesel vehicles
February 19, 2017 | 10:55pm CEToriginalAccording to the government, the tests refute the accusations made by the German authorities. The number of cars tested, the affected models...
read moreProduction of Volkswagen in Germany disrupted by issues of Czech supplier
February 17, 2017 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe carmaker is now seeking large parking area, where it would temporarily place thousands of cars. The affected model, supplier and component, timing...
read moreSuzuki changed PR agency in Czech Rep
February 17, 2017 | 02:56am CEToriginalThe old and new partner for external communication, team and clients of the new PR agency, reasons for the change...
read moreHarley-Davidson appointed new head for Central and Eastern Europe
February 17, 2017 | 12:15am CEToriginalMartin Hermansky moved to another position in the EMEA region. A manager leaving, details...
read morePrague paramedics got new Mercedes-Benz emergency vehicles
February 17, 2017 | 12:07am CEToriginalThe number of vehicles, value of the contract, the extensions supplier, timing, size and age of the fleet, ongoing fleet renewal...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Poll organized by agency in conflict of interests
February 16, 2017 | 02:04am CEToriginalThe agency got into it by changing the ownership, even though it took place before the selection procedure. Missing external oversight, non-transparency and doubts, statement of the announcer – SDA...
read moreRecticel Automotive works on production resumption at Czech plant after fire
February 16, 2017 | 01:47am CEToriginalThe shutdown of production affected several automakers, one even postponed a planned production launch of a new model. Workarounds…
read moreKia Motors replaced head of Slovak plant
February 16, 2017 | 01:25am CEToriginalIt happened after five years of Eek-Hee Lee's function period. Profile of the new president and managing director of Kia Motors Slovakia...
read moreJaguar Land Rover made several personnel changes in Central Europe
February 14, 2017 | 11:52pm CEToriginalThose are related to the retirement of a longtime company executive. Rotation at Jaguar Land Rover Austria, the arrival of a manager...
read moreContinental bought several companies in 2016
February 14, 2017 | 11:44pm CEToriginalGerman manufacturer of automotive parts and tires also established several collaborations with technology companies. Details…
read moreGM resumed negotiations on sale of loss-making Opel
February 14, 2017 | 11:25pm CEToriginalDiscussions with a partner and major European carmaker are reportedly at an advanced stage. However, organizations representing workers have not yet known about them...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up m/m in January 2017
February 13, 2017 | 11:46pm CEToriginalUsed cars became more expensive over new cars. Increase in prices of motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, the annual development...
read moreDieselgate: PSA threatened with prosecution for emissions in France
February 13, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe company said that it was surprised by the decision of the DGCCRF authority. Details of the report, fourth carmaker investigated in the case of diesel cars...
read moreHead of Daimler division to leave
February 12, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalHe is leaving the company after more than 20 years and one year before the expiration of his current contract. Alleged and declared reasons, his successor...
read moreStecomtra changed owner
February 12, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalThis Czech manufacturer of chassis frames and components for truck trailers has been integrated into one significant Czech holding...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Services rented dozens of cars to two large Czech companies
February 12, 2017 | 11:33pm CEToriginalThese have chosen operating leases and two Volkswagen Group brands. Clients, models, numbers of vehicles...
read moreSamsung looking for suppliers on new type of EV batteries
February 9, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalCzech companies have also shown interest. Location of the plant of the Samsung SDI division, supplier forum, help provided by CzechInvest...
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