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SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,964,000 (+0.6%) to 1,986,000 (+1.7%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 462,000 (+21.4%) to 472,000 (+23.6%), and 2026 forecast from 1,992,000 to 2,019,000, of which BEVs from 557,000 to 569,000
August 14, 2025 | 10:35am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 21% to 1.6 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in July, by 27% to 10.7 million in first seven months – China: 6.5 million BEVs and PHEVs (+29%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 2.3 million (+30%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1 million (+2%), Rest of World (RoW): 900,000 (+42%)
August 14, 2025 | 10:26am CETflashread more
AAA Auto (Aures Holdings) Barometer: In July, 63,272 used cars sold in Czechia (BEV: 1.6% share, 1,000 vehicles; HEV: 1.9%, 1,200) with average price of CZK 304,230 (EUR 12,430; -2.2% m/m). In total, approximately 150,000 used cars advertised in country, supply remained around this level for long time
August 14, 2025 | 10:13am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Detroit's Big Three (General Motors/GM, Ford, Stellantis – 12.6% of their combined global light vehicle sales in 2024 imported to USA) to be more exposed to Trump's tariffs than Japanese (Toyota, Honda, Nissan – 8.5%) and German carmakers (Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz – 6.9%)
August 13, 2025 | 02:59pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.2% m/m in July, up by 0.9% y/y (new: +0.0%, +1.2%; used: -0.5%, +0.7%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.1%, +2.8%), spare parts and accessories (-0.4%, +1%), fuels and oils (+1.7%, -8.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.0%, +5.1%)
August 13, 2025 | 02:55pm CETflashread more
VDA: Car production in Germany up by 9% y/y in July, export by 7%
August 13, 2025 | 02:23pm CETflashread more
GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 3.8% to 948,363 in July. Sales to fall by 1.4% to 11.39 million in 2025
August 12, 2025 | 08:48am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 19.3% in July (vans +5%; trucks +2.1%; buses +3.1%; motorcycles -0.5%; trailers+semitrailers +15.3%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,070 +30.5%, PHEV: 952 +70.9%, LPG: 508 +75.2%, petrol: 14,039 +28%, diesel 4,248 -11.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (18,287), 4,887 of them were HEVs (+39.1%)
August 12, 2025 | 08:37am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 300,000 cars, vans from 89.7 million (+1.1%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 90 million (+1.4%). Trade war shows no signs of reaching conclusion, with Trump administration threatening further tariffs on various countries in recent weeks, Oakley (GlobalData) said, adding that resilience in China and some emerging markets helped improve forecast
August 11, 2025 | 03:26pm CETflashread more
VDA: Electric car production in Germany grew to record 864,000 in H1 (635,000 BEVs; 229,000 PHEVs), representing record 40% share of total car manufacturing in country (+10 pp y/y). Association continues to assume that electric vehicle production to increase by 24% to around 1.7 million units in 2025 (2024: 1.35 million). Germany is Europe's most important e-production location and to further consolidate its position as world's second-largest production location for e-cars this year, Müller said
August 11, 2025 | 03:15pm CETflashread more
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
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BestDrive and ePojisteni.cz agreed to cooperate
October 18, 2011 | 02:56am CEToriginalClients of ePojisteni.cz will gain some benefits of membership in the BestDrive club, customers of BestDrive will receive discount on car insurance...
read moreOpel holds winter service campaign in Czech Rep
October 18, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginalThe reduced price of car inspections, winter tires and wheels, assorted accessories; discounts for older cars under Classic Servis Opel programme...
read moreVolkswagen does not want to change its stake in Suzuki
October 18, 2011 | 02:46am CEToriginalThe carmakers intend to conduct further discussions on the mutual dispute internally...
read moreBosch won new contracts in Gasoline Systems Division, to place production in Czech Rep
October 17, 2011 | 01:09am CEToriginalThe Robert Bosch Ceske Budejovice plant will supply the VW Up!/ Skoda Citigo/Seat Mii, the BMW 3 Series (F30), Skoda Rapid/Seat IBL Concept, Volkswagen PQ25 platform...
read moreSkoda Auto continues to strengthen sales organizations for Czech Rep
October 17, 2011 | 12:58am CEToriginalThe transfer of powers from the headquarters, five departments of Region 1 Czech Republic and their leaders, new headquarters, a new position of the advertisement producer...
read moreZizala Lichtsysteme won new contracts, to expand production in Slovakia
October 17, 2011 | 12:42am CEToriginalAt the same time ZKW Slovakia will expand its portfolio with production of headlamps. Location, investment, new halls, HR, R&D centre, customers, new material Duraplast...
read moreMayDay Service Opel: Four benefits free of charge for repair of crashed car after expired warranty at authorized service shop
October 17, 2011 | 12:29am CEToriginalThe benefits are an assistance, claim settlement, a spare car and an extended warranty. Details and exceptions to the warranty from CarGarantie...
read moreCeska pojistovna began offering two new variants of damage liability
October 17, 2011 | 12:23am CEToriginalThe first caused damage without affecting the bonus, price guarantee for 3 years, damage payment without deducting the amortization, collision with wildlife, the insurance limits up to CZK 150 million, smart phone free of charge, prices...
read moreSkoda in 2012: MissionL/Rapid, Superb facelift, Octavia III
October 17, 2011 | 12:12am CEToriginalProduction of the Rapid and the facelifted Superb will be launched in May with a new model year, the third generation Octavia in November...
read moreTrost wants to significantly increase utilization of new central warehouse for Europe by 2015
October 17, 2011 | 12:01am CEToriginalThe current utilization of the logistics center in Nyrany, capacity, addition of a third shift, HR, products and services for independent repair shops...
read moreChevrolet holds autumn maintenance campaign in October
October 16, 2011 | 11:55pm CEToriginalChevrolet care weeks offer an advantaged car inspection before the winter, winter wheels and accessories...
read moreSuzuki wants access to hybrid technologies from Volkswagen or its leaving the alliance
October 16, 2011 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe ultimatum, requirement for repayment of shares, contemplated legal action...
read moreSOS Assist launched phone line for motorists in Czech Rep, which will even help its competitors
October 14, 2011 | 01:25am CEToriginalThe company wants to help protect the drivers from crash hunters. The line 1229 for assistance in case of accident/breakdown, insurance, transport news...
read moreSales of used cars in Auto-Plus program increased by 28.1 % in Q1-3
October 14, 2011 | 01:18am CEToriginalDouble-digit growth in all brands, web visit rate, current bid, up to two-year warranty from CarGarantie...
read moreSaab gained first instalment of loan from Chinese Youngman
October 14, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginalThe money might be used to pay salaries. The amount of the first instalment, instalments’ outlook and approval of investments of Chinese companies...
read moreSkoda Auto restricts production of gearboxes in Czech Rep
October 14, 2011 | 12:35am CEToriginalAccording to the carmaker, it is just a return from the extra shift mode to the original model. However, unions are afraid of a new wave of crisis...
read moreNemec & Partners expands in Czech Rep into online retail insurance
October 13, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginalThe Czech broker founded a company Ceske pojisteni. Insurance grader, cooperating insurance companies, stone branches at car dealers, management of Top-Pojisteni.cz...
read morePininfarina to cease body production and focus on automotive design and engineering
October 13, 2011 | 03:52am CEToriginalThis step follows the termination of car production in 2010. Loss of orders from carmakers Fiat and Ford, details of redundancies...
read moreTrustee to reportedly give up efforts to rescue Saab, exhausting all options to avert bankruptcy
October 13, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginalThe absence of a bridging loan, assignment of debts to the Swedish government and the EIB, the abolition of protection from creditors, the verdict of Chinese regulators...
read moreBosch to invest EUR 12 million in Ceske Budejovice by 2012
October 11, 2011 | 09:44pm CEToriginalGrowth of existing production and transfer of production from Austria, a new hall, 400 new jobs in manufacturing and development, company benefits...
read moreAudi STK Service: STK and emissions free of charge when preparing car at authorized service shop
October 11, 2011 | 09:31pm CEToriginalThe new campaign is also to attract owners of older cars to authorized service centres. Price of the preparation, lifelong mobility guarantee, discounted operations Audi Top Service...
read moreHonda holds autumn service campaign with inspection for CZK 99 in Czech Rep until mid-November
October 11, 2011 | 09:25pm CEToriginalThe amount of discounts on spare parts, accessories and wheels; two months of assistance services free of charge when you purchase annual insurance...
read moreCar prices stagnated in Czech Rep in September in m/m comparison
October 11, 2011 | 01:43am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. Prices of spare parts and maintenance works increased significantly, which may be related to advantageous inspections before winter...
read moreLeasePlan: Crisis increased demand for car leaseback
October 11, 2011 | 01:29am CEToriginalLeasePlan recorded the greatest demand in the Czech Republic in 2009, but demand still continues. In Q4, LeasePlan CZ is ready to buy fleets amounted to...
read morePorsche Inter Auto increased new car sales by 8% in Czech Rep in Q1-3
October 11, 2011 | 01:24am CEToriginalIt happened when the Czech market was slightly growing. Demand for individual brands, confirmation of the outlook for the entire year 2011, sales of used cars...
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