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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
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
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Honda to recall 200,000 cars to garages due to faulty engine part
July 26, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginalAffected models, details of the defect, possible consequences, the number of cars in various regions including Europe and the Czech Republic...
read moreAuto-Exner is still for sale, whole company or individual activities
July 25, 2011 | 01:57am CEToriginalThis Czech dealer of Aston Martin and Volkswagen Group brands reportedly negotiates with two entities. Change of the position of executive...
read moreVosicky: Hyundai aims to dramatically reduce distance from leading Skoda in Czech Rep by 2013
July 25, 2011 | 01:43am CEToriginalCzech representation of Hyundai moved its headquarters from premises of a former importer to new offices, which were supplemented with a showroom and training centre...
read moreSkoda Auto to raise price of complete model range, Czech Rep to be first
July 25, 2011 | 01:33am CEToriginalThe reason is an increase in input costs. Price increases by 1% will affect only some models and equipment on the Czech market…
read moreOne of Saab’s suppliers asked for bankruptcy on carmaker’s division
July 25, 2011 | 01:29am CEToriginalThe reason is an unpaid debt of EUR 650,000. Saab, however, agreed with the supplier, so the supplier will withdraw the request for bankruptcy...
read moreHyundai chose new PR manager in Czech Rep
July 25, 2011 | 01:23am CEToriginalAfter a year, Hana Holcova was replaced by Milos Adamek, who has previously worked outside the automotive industry...
read moreCEZ does not intend to convert entire fleet on operating lease
July 21, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginalBrands, numbers of cars, satisfaction, changes; expenditure on purchasing, leasing, maintenance, repairs, fuel in 2010; age and frequency of fleet replacement...
read moreLeasePlan: Insurance against autocrime not enough, alarm or lock bonnet will help
July 21, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginalMost often stolen components and equipment, most vulnerable brands, the share of insurance payment refusals of break-ins by insurance companies in 2010, D.A.S. help…
read moreLow price level in Czech Rep pushed non-premium brand dealer’s margins to even zero
July 21, 2011 | 11:24pm CEToriginalSome sell new cars without margins and they only prefer volume bonuses from carmakers. Effects on dealer licenses...
read moreALD Automotive agreed on providing branded operative lease in Czech Rep with PSA Peugeot Citroen
July 21, 2011 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe cooperation of these French companies also applies to electric Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-Zero. Details...
read moreCitroen delivered C-Zero EV to companies LeasePlan, PRE, RWE, Siemens and ABB in Czech Rep
July 21, 2011 | 11:01pm CEToriginalThe first "non-corporate" client is an operator of a hydroelectric power plant. Interest of ZOO Dvur Kralove, charging stations at water plants...
read moreRenault Energy: Production of first engine with start-stop system started in France, Nissan to use it as well
July 21, 2011 | 10:50pm CEToriginalIt is a 1.6 dCi diesel unit (96 kW). Innovations, suppliers, parameters compared to the predecessor, models and prices, the advent of Energy TCe petrol engine...
read morePorsche aims to overcome record sales from 2010 in Czech Rep in 2011
July 21, 2011 | 10:44pm CEToriginalDouble-digit growth in H1, the interest in the individual models, the choice of higher equipment versions, the impact of production capacities, mineral water Korunni in the Porsche style...
read moreSummer Skoda Park: Skoda to present its models in tourist locations in summer as well
July 21, 2011 | 10:39pm CEToriginalWhile in winter the carmaker tested models Octavia, Superb and Yeti, in the summer it will be the Fabia and Roomster. Details of the roadshow (program, locations, competitions)...
read moreSaab once again postponed renewal of production for several weeks
July 21, 2011 | 10:34pm CEToriginalThe carmaker now expects to launch production not earlier than at the end of August before the scheduled August 9...
read moreAuto-Exner has not obtained Bentley dealer license for Czech Rep yet
July 21, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginalThe company is still a sub-dealer, although it recently opened a new Bentley showroom in Prague. The carmaker is now choosing a partner; Auto Jarov is also interested...
read moreJohnson Controls has won new contracts from Skoda Auto, production to be placed in Czech Rep
July 21, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalCompletion of the construction of a new plant near Zatec, the initiation of partial and full production, number of employees, details of contracts...
read moreJavurek: Sale of VW and Skoda cars in Czech Rep to fall over seven months, other group brands to show growth
July 21, 2011 | 04:53am CEToriginalThe reasons, details of the estimates, development of the passenger car and LCV market, interest in used cars in the Auto-plus program...
read moreAmphenol to move production of automotive components from Czech Rep to Tunisia and China
July 21, 2011 | 04:44am CEToriginalThe character of production, customers, number of jobs at risk, reasons for the moving, the future of Amphenol in the Czech Republic...
read moreAustrian dealer of Rolls-Royce Karner & Grossegger went bankrupt
July 21, 2011 | 04:37am CEToriginalThis affected the Czech market as well, where the company had its partner, House of England. The only dealership for Central Europe is now in Dresden. A new service partner in Poland...
read morePavel Demartini went from Skoda Auto to Import Volkswagen Group
July 21, 2011 | 04:26am CEToriginalHe has taken the position of marketing manager of the Volkswagen brand there. He has replaced Marketa Vojackova, who...
read moreJiri Filla became head of trade with external partners at insurer Generali in Czech Rep
July 20, 2011 | 01:33am CEToriginalPreviously, he worked in an affiliated company in Slovakia. Filla has replaced Miroslav Reznik in the function, who...
read moreVolkswagen considers offering service contracts for commercial vehicles in Czech Rep
July 19, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalHowever, this could lead to restrictions of competition in the service network. Extended warranties...
read moreSkoda Auto: Recruitment campaign has addressed more than 2,000 graduates, 130 have been chosen
July 19, 2011 | 11:44pm CEToriginalHundreds of non-manufacturing jobs in 2011, the current bid for dozens of graduates, financial scholarships, work experience, lending cars to schools...
read moreFederal-Mogul to supply components for EVs Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt
July 19, 2011 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThe company supplies components for engines of carmakers Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Volvo…
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