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GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 1.7% to 952,532 units in November. Sales to grow by 1% to 11.67 million in 2025
December 17, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 91.2 million (+2.7%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.4 million (+3%). Overall, global trade appears to have stabilized slightly over past month, with some progress made on resolving Nexperia chip crisis, Oakley (GlobalData) said
December 15, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in November, by 21% to 18.5 million in first 11 months – China: 11.6 million BEVs and PHEVs (+19%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 3.8 million (+33%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1.7 million (-1%), Rest of World (RoW): 1.5 million (+48%)
December 15, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
Portu, ČSÚ: Czechs with average net wage in 2025 (CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600 in Q2) work 10.7 months for new Škoda B-segment car (Favorit/Felicia/Fabia) and 9 minutes for litre of Natural 95 petrol, while in 1989 (CZK 2,500/EU 100) it was 33.7 months and 32 minutes. Fossil-fuelled car transport in Czechia (represented by these two typical representatives) became approximately three times cheaper in real terms over past 36 years, when price of small ICE Škoda hatchback increased from CZK 84,600/EUR 3,490 to CZK 417,840/EUR 17,240 (+394%) and gasoline from CZK 8/EUR 0.33 to CZK 34.46/EUR 1.42 per liter (+331%), but Czech salaries grew by 1,453% on average
December 15, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Renault Group: Fabien Goulmy to become Commercial Director of Mobilize Energy on January 1, 2026. Agnieszka Łyżwińska, current Regional Director of Dacia brand for Cluster East, appointed as new Managing Director of Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands for Eastern Europe (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)
December 11, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in November (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.2%; Cox Automotive: -7.8%, -7.3% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -7.9%). November’s results reflect another notable – yet anticipated – decline in new-vehicle sales pace, driven largely by pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30, King (J.D. Power) said
December 11, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
SeAH FSI (manufacturer of fluid systems for automobiles and home appliances with 19 workplaces in 6 countries – South Korea, China, Thailand, Mexico, India, Indonesia; customers: Hyundai, Kia, General Motors/GM, KG Mobility/KGM, Renault, Nissan, Tesla, BMW, Stellantis, Geely, Lotus, Lynk & Co, BYD, XPeng, Li Auto, GAC Motor, Aion, BAIC, TI Fluid Systems, Cooper Standard, Nobel Automotive, SumiRiko Italy/Sumitomo Riko Group, Hutchinson, Inalfa Roof Systems, Webasto, FTE Automotive, Hitachi Cable America, Metalfab Manufacturing, Xandor Automotive, Industrial Quality Management Sdn Bhd/IQM, Hanil Tube, Iljin) to build plant in Ostrava, Czechia for brake and fuel lines made of thin-walled small-diameter steel tubes for automotive industry, first in Europe. Company leased Hall M2 (2,673 sqm, two-thirds for light manufacturing, one-third for storage, 465 sqm of office space; rooftop photovoltaic/PV power plant) in P3 Ostrava Central from P3 Logistic Parks, trial production to begin (SOP) in H2 2026, with serial production starting in 2027. Company to use dedicated testing laboratory located inside hall for product testing, quality control. Initially, SFI Europe to employ around 35 people, gradually growing up to 60 employees. Company to supply leading European carmakers from Czechia. Sam Kim appointed as Managing Director of SFI Europe. SeAH Global has been operating in Europe since 2014 through Inox Tech based in Italy
December 10, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.5% in November (motorcycles -67.3%; buses +82.3%; vans/trucks +1%; trailers +1.4%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 58.1% to 88,174 units (55,741 BEVs +58.5%, 32,433 PHEVs +57.4%), representing share of 35.2% (22.2+12.9%)
December 10, 2025 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,986,000 (+1.7%) to 2,012,000 (+3%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 472,000 (+23.6%) to 469,000 (+22.8%), and 2026 forecast from 2,019,000 to 2,032,000, of which BEVs from 569,000 to 574,000. Simultaneously, association published its first estimate for 2027 at 2,058,000 cars, of which 663,000 BEVs
December 8, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 24,713 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in October (+20.7%; 20,953 battery electric vehicles, +34.8%, 3,760 plug-in hybrids, -23.6%), of which 24,701 cars (+20.7%; Škoda: 17,006 BEVs, +29.1%, 2,597 PHEVs, -9.8%; Hyundai: 3,935 BEVs, +66.7%, 1,163 PHEVs, -43.1%) and 12 buses (SOR: 1 BEV; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 11 BEVs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
China expanded export restrictions on rare earth elements (REE; including alloys) on November 8, which are important for automotive industry and other sectors (magnets, battery cells, semiconductors, green energy). China's Ministry of Commerce added five more metals (holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium) to list of seven elements (samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, yttrium) with restricted exports, bringing list to 12 metals (out of total of 17 REEs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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Ceska pojistovna launched accident insurance 6+ for older cars on market
June 1, 2011 | 05:04am CEToriginalIt is a comprehensive insurance for 6-20 year-old vehicles with three performance levels up to CZK 100,000. Product specifications, prices, examples...
read moreCzech delegation to go to address Australian companies from automotive industry in July
June 1, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginalCzech representatives will take part in the conference of Australian Automotive Week 2011 and several workshops at local universities. Details...
read moreAllianz intends to further improve damage liability portfolio in Czech Rep, willing to attract decent drivers
June 1, 2011 | 04:55am CEToriginalThe insurance company has cheapened damage liability for decent drivers. On the contrary, it has increased the price for offenders. Details of pricing changes, the insurance supplement...
read moreIdeal Automotive wants to expand production at one of Czech plants
May 31, 2011 | 03:29am CEToriginalThe company intends to install a new line for production of interior parts there. Details of the investment, customers...
read moreLaureta Auto lost exclusive sales of Skoda Octavia Multifuel in Czech Rep
May 31, 2011 | 03:14am CEToriginalNow, this car with drive on E85 biofuel will be offered by all dealers. Fleet achievements since 2009, Skoda Auto’s sales plan for 2011...
read moreSixt to expand fleet of car rental in the Czech Republic with EVs
May 31, 2011 | 03:06am CEToriginalThe company wants to address corporate customers with the option to include EVs in their fleets. Model and prices, the current fleet of the car rental...
read moreShell introduced new additive fuels FuelSave on Czech and Slovak markets
May 31, 2011 | 02:58am CEToriginalThe new fuel will save customers about 1 litre of petrol or diesel per one tank for the same price. Details of fuels, marketing, expected business response...
read moreRWE to join development of e-mobility in Czech Rep
May 31, 2011 | 02:48am CEToriginalInvolvement in the project of Praha elektromobilni, the purchase of two Citroen C-Zero EVs, construction of charging stations, testing of EVs, demand for the C-Zero in the Czech Republic...
read moreSecond wave of high-percentage bio-fuels’ entry into market being prepared in Czech Rep
May 30, 2011 | 01:45am CEToriginalActivities of Tereos TTD, Preol, Cepro, Europecon, Skoda, Ford, Saab, Volvo, Renault; objectives of the project and campaign, Bio-fuels Are Cool...
read moreSaab gained deposit of EUR 30 million from Pangda, having resumed production in Sweden
May 30, 2011 | 01:31am CEToriginalDaily production has been gradually increasing. The current volume of orders, including the 9-4X manufactured in Mexico...
read moreHonda wants to resume full production in Europe in September
May 30, 2011 | 01:24am CEToriginalBy that time, delivery times for the Civic, CR-V, Jazz and Civic Sedan may be longer...
read moreEU sales of commercial vehicles up by 9.5% in April, by 17% in Czech Rep
May 30, 2011 | 01:16am CEToriginalSales of light and medium commercial vehicles rose by 5%, sales of heavy trucks by more than 50%...
read more2011 Brno Motor Show: 21 car brands to attend including EV manufacturers
May 27, 2011 | 03:58am CEToriginalSome brands will be represented by automakers, some by dealers. Accompanying program for professionals and public...
read moreSaab likely to resume production on Friday
May 27, 2011 | 03:31am CEToriginalThe start of production is to be slow from the initial 100 cars a day to the usual...
read morePeter Tolgyesi to leave LeasePlan after 14 years, Milan Ptacnik to replace him
May 26, 2011 | 03:08am CEToriginalPtacnik’s shift to the post of Sales and Marketing Director will require changes in the acquisition department...
read morePolice ended strike in Yoosung Enterprise, production of Hyundai and Kia cars to return to standard operation
May 26, 2011 | 02:51am CEToriginalProduction of diesel engines has been resumed on Wednesday, car production returns to its standard operation on Thursday. Number of non-produced cars...
read moreJan Prochazka left Skoda Auto after 14 years in order to lead VW Commercial Vehicles in Czech Rep
May 26, 2011 | 02:41am CEToriginalProchazka came to Import Volkswagen Group from the position of the head of international sales strategy at Skoda Auto. His predecessor...
read moreCitroen delivered C-Zero EV to first client in Czech Rep - to LeasePlan
May 25, 2011 | 05:50am CEToriginalLeasePlan has rented it to the energy company PRE on a full-service lease. Starting of orders at dealers, sales plan for the C-Zero in 2011...
read moreHyundai Motor stopped production of diesel engines in Korea, production of petrol engines in danger
May 25, 2011 | 05:35am CEToriginalThis has already paralyzed production of some Hyundai and Kia models, other models are in danger. The affected models...
read moreAZ Mobility launched online purchasing system of cars in Czech Rep, Mobility Aukce
May 24, 2011 | 04:44am CEToriginalTherefore, companies can achieve an optimal bid by envelope or auction. Cooperation with dealers, consumer version, fees...
read moreProduction of carmakers Hyundai and Kia in Korea threatened by strike of domestic supplier Yoosung Enterprise
May 24, 2011 | 04:38am CEToriginalYoosung delivers piston rings to other automakers, too. The current stock of the part at Hyundai and Kia...
read moreUniCredit Leasing agreed on brand financing of Schmitz semitrailers in Czech Rep
May 24, 2011 | 04:27am CEToriginalFinancial leasing LeaseTruck with free mobility insurance for 3 years will also be offered under the brand EWT Finance…
read moreCEZ to select two partners in charging station tender
May 23, 2011 | 02:34am CEToriginalThe number of candidates for the contract and registered companies, the date of its publication, the system of payments for electricity, the standard of outlets, rental of Peugeot iOn by ALD Automotive...
read moreE-mobile Prague in 2011: Three energy companies, CZK 10 million budget, 22 charging stations, 17 EVs
May 23, 2011 | 02:30am CEToriginalThe location of the charging stations, EVs delivered to city organizations within a month, the tender for the EVs...
read moreCar rental Dream-Cars placed Tazzari Zero EV to offer
May 23, 2011 | 02:19am CEToriginalIt is the first Tazzari Zero offered in a car rental in the Czech Republic and the first EV in Dream-Cars offer. Prices...
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